The moon and sun set together over Yosemite Valley with El Capitan and Half Dome in the distance.
Crafting an Epiphany
Nicholas Souder files down the weight he installed on a wooden cross that will be thrown into the Spring Bayou on Epiphany Day in Tarpon Springs. For 40 years Souder’s grandfather has made the crosses. He has trained Souder to carry on the family tradition, and this was his first year.
Budapest and the Danube
The Parliament Building in Budapest, Hungary is illuminated by the sun setting across the Danube River.
Smoke, Fog and Flames on I-4
From the eye of Eagle 8: Smoke and fog nearly cover I-4 where more than 70 vehicles collided in the extremely low visibility in 2008.
Through the Golden Gate
The San Francisco skyline rests behind the geometric patterns of the Golden Gate Bridge’s cables.
Sunset Pink Peaks
Yosemite’s most famous formation peaks over the valley floor illuminated by the setting sun.
The Top of Europe
Jungfrau in the Swiss Alps is the highest peak in Europe accessible by rail. An hour-long journey tunneled through the heart of the mountain emerges on top the nearly 13,000-foot peak.
A Leg Up
Tim Smith, who was born without legs, plays catch with Chicago White Sox pitcher Gavin Floyd (center) who, along with member’s of Smith’s church, helped him purchase prosthetic legs.
Send in the Clowns
Dayla Baker, 2, and her mom watch as Bubu the clown juggles rings. Four clowns from the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus visited pediatric patients at Tampa General Hospital to brighten their day.
Watching Gentle Giants
From the eye of Eagle 8. Hundreds of manatees gather at the TECO power plant in Apollo Beach, Florida.
PETER MASA 