Beauty like this can be found anywhere, if you look close enough. I've done some semi-pro photography work from time to time. When you look through a viewfinder and block out all the extraneous surroundings, you can find awesomeness in something as simple as a shadow.

We should start an 'Art and Photography' section; I'd love to see pics or works that others in this community have done!

I can usually see the Stratosphere (http://www.stratospherehotel.com/) from the bay window in my master bedroom. Despite being man-made, I find it beautiful to gaze at.

I think watching nature and really observing how animals thrive, can teach us a lot about how we should pay more attention to our own habitats and our all around interactions with other people.

I love the golden glow off the river during sunrise or sunset, and living so close to the river. Also, that as I turn from where I live onto the main road, I get the view of this river less than a block distance with the occasional sailboat passing by. Seeing majestic or not so majestic palm trees every day never gets old for me. I spent the first 25 years of my life in Buffalo. There was nothing there during the winter time that was any bit appealing or remotely resembled beauty to me.

The best thing about anywhere you live is the ability to hear birds chirping. Keep us updated on the happenings within the nest....

Pikes Peak Mountain.

Its a winter wonderland out my window with all the tree branches crusted in snow. Would take a pic but no longer have a smart phone. I have trees and bushes on all four sides of my house. They look like they are all connected in my front yard.

An "oops" photo from the inside of a purse a few years ago. Idk why it makes me laugh. It reminds me of a Rothko.

I live on a small Island 28 miles by 16 miles, I am surrounded by beaches,cliffs filled with fossils, it's a haven for wildlife, including the rare red squirrel and the UK's smallest species of bat. not a day passes where I am not awed by the beauty and history of my little island. There are prettier places in the world that I hope to see, however I know so deeply all the secret little places, caves I can shelter in during a storm, forests where the squirrels play, the history and sights. I love my home. there are so many sprinkles.

wow, sounds awesome

Occasionally after a snowfall, usually when it's extremely cold, the snow is just the right consistency or the flakes are just the right size and shape, that light reflecting off the surface literally looks like glitter, and it will twinkle like a light show as you walk, as the light reflects at different angles. I saw this once recently, a few weeks ago, and it was the most striking I'd seen.

There is a lake near my house. I pass it on my way to work every morning.

There is something about taking photography seriously that just helps us to see beauty. They are a wonderful invention. I am so much more aware of things when I'm actively looking for a good angle and symmetry. Maybe it's just the slowing down and really looking.

I don't have any pictures. My wife had to pick up the puppies and find some green grass so they could potty. The puppies got lost and confused on the snow...lol.

Just a pine cone in my yard a few weeks back...

I don't take as many pictures as I should when I'm on my walks, probably because cell phone pics can be hit or miss on quality sometimes. A couple recent ones of some friendly deer and the bay frozen over.

It's never occurred to me to do this.
The camera on my phone isn't very good, but with the right filter, they might look good.
Now I just need to find an interesting subject. lol

My Florida backyard. This is my quiet space, my happy place. That chair on the dock is where I have written many songs, solved many problems, and shed many worries. One of my favorite valentine memories is being on the lake, boat gently rocking, full moon glowing, calm breeze whispering, lake is glass like a mirror of the stars, bottle of wine, favorite ballad playing, loving a beautiful woman!

I haven't been go out with my camera as much as a should, but here is a picture from a hike on New years Day with the local Atheist group.

Recent picture from New Years Day hike with the local Atheist group.

I live in the boonies north of a metropolitan area in a county that is considered a bedroom community. So, wildlife from birds, squirrels, fox, raccoons, bobcat, and coyote.

I used to do a lot of photography but not so much now. But once in a while I see something and can't resist. I get a lot of spectacular sunsets but my little digital camera can't seem to get it right. This one is a winter view of the Olympic Mtns. from the living room.