The Lincoln Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. a photo by ObieVIP on Flickr.

The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC.

US Supreme Court

US Supreme Court in Washington DC.
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

US Supreme Court in Washington DC. A single protester leisurely demonstrating for his cause, I'm sure there will be many more joining him soon. The west façade of the building (essentially, the "front" of the court, being the side which faces the Capitol) bears the motto "Equal Justice Under Law," while the east facade bears the motto "Justice, the Guardian of Liberty." On the fifth floor: The Supreme Court gym, including a basketball court (appropriately named the "Highest Court in the Land"). Source: Wikipedia

US Capital

US Capital in Washington DC.
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

US Capital in Washington DC. View from near my office. From Wikipedia: In spring 1792, Thomas Jefferson proposed a design competition to solicit designs for the Capitol and the President's House, and set a four-month deadline. The prize for the competition was $500 and a lot in the federal city. An entry by amateur architect William Thornton was submitted to much praise for its "Grandeur, Simplicity, and Beauty" by Jefferson and George Washington. Thornton was inspired by the east front of the Louvre, as well as the Paris Pantheon for the center portion of the design.

Ling and her Brothers

My Ling and her brothers
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

My Ling with her two brothers taken when she was about a year old, I recreated many years later. As she tells the story, they had to give her the fruit to stop her from crying long enough to snap the picture.

San Diego coast in California

San Diego coast
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

Millions of years of erosion along the California coast in San Diego. This is one of my favorite places.

La Jolla coast near San Diego, Ca.

La Jolla
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

La Jolla coast near San Diego, Ca. This part of the California coast is so spectacular, almost any direction you point your camera is a great shot.

Lucy the Elephant

Lucy the Elephant
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

Lucy the Elephant is actually a hotel on the beach near Atlantic City. Lucy is a six-story elephant-shaped example of novelty architecture, constructed of wood and tin sheeting in 1882 as an effort to sell real estate and attract tourism.

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

Taj Mahal Hotel and Casino on the boardwalk in Atlantic City. Had some good wins here at the craps table.

CNY Decorations in Atlantic City, NJ.

Chinese New Year decorations
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

My Ling under the Chinese New Year decorations at Harrahs Atlantic City.

Riverwalk Dining

Riverwalk
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

Along the Riverwalk canal in San Antonio, Tx. Restaurants and shops populate both sides, these diners enjoying lunch in the open air.

Riverwalk Cruise

Cruising
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

Cruising on the Riverwalk canal in San Antonio, Tx. This place is very popular, these folks are taking in the tourist attractions. The Riverwalk is close to The Alamo.

Riverwalk Foot Bridge

Reflections
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

Reflections under a foot bridge across the Riverwalk canal in San Antonio, Tx. This is just a beautiful place in the spring, blooming and buzzing with people.

Bird of Paradise

Hotel Del Coronado Garden
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

On the grounds at the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, Ca. Pacific Ocean in the background. The flower is a Bird of Paradise.

View of last nights sunset near my house.

View of last nights sunset near my house.
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

View of last nights sunset near my house. Taken at the top of the hill, I found this beautiful tree made a great silhouette against the setting sun.

My Ling in Fushun, China.

My Ling in Fushun, China.
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

Buried Man Statue

Buried Man statue.
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

Buried Man statue, The Awakening, at Washington's National Harbor. Woodrow Wilson Bridge across the Potomac in the background.

Cowboy Bo

Cowboy Bo
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

My niece Bo, sporting a western look in Dalian, China. She is top of her class in college and wants to study abroad in the coming years.

Luggage

My niece Bo.
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

My niece Bo, at the Beijing Airport. Thinking she can save money by sending herself as luggage.

Valentines Day

Valentines Day
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

Bought some beautiful flowers for my Ling.

Lucky

Lucky
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

This shot was taken the day we met in person in Beijing, China.

Texting me texting you.

Texting me texting you.
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

Waiting for the ride to end at Kings Dominion Amusement Park.

Happy

Happy
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

Several shots of my Ling. Using Diptic iPhone application to frame the four shots, and Instagrams Early Bird filter.

Resorts

Resorts Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ.
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

Resorts Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. This was the first casino to open in Atlantic City in 1978.

Korean BBQ

Love Korean BBQ
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

We often go to the Korean BBQ restaurant, both here in the states, and when we are in China. This is one of our favorite places we love in Fushun, China. They bring you plates of food and you cook it right at your table. Delicious.

Beauty

Beauty
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

My Ling looking wonderful as usual. I used the Instagram Nashville filter.

PHX Sunrise

Phoenix Sunrise
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

Waiting for my early morning flight home from Phoenix.

Hotel Del Coronado

Hotel Del Coronado
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

Taken at the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, Ca. Opened in 1888, the Hotel Del was the largest resort hotel in the world and the first to use electrical lighting. It has hosted presidents, royalty, and celebrities throughout the years. The Hotel Del has been featured in numerous movies and books, including "Some Like it Hot" with Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemon, and Tony Curtis. Source Wikipedia.

Birthday

Birthday
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

My Lings birthday today.

Picture in a Picture

Picture in a picture.
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

Picture in a picture. Both of these were taken at the same time. You can see the photographer in each of them. Subject is my niece taken at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China. She was taking a photo herself of the Forbidden City front gates.

Ships in San Diego Harbor

Ships in San Diego Harbor
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

The huge Navy ship dwarves the pleasure boats docked at the marina. I used Tilt Shift Generator for the miniature effect.

Celebrating at Dinner

Celebrating at Dinner
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

Ling and I enjoying dinner. Happy Chinese New Year to everyone.

2011 Chinese New Year

Happy Chinese New Year.
Originally uploaded by ObieVIP

Happy Chinese New Year everyone. This was taken at the Bellagio Casino in the Conservatory & Botanical Gardens decorated for Chinese New Year.