The Church of the Nativity is a Catholic church in Bethelehem, on the traditional location of Jesus' birth. The actual church was built by the Byzantines in 339 AD; this photo was taken of a new addition that is much more recent than that.
Church of the Nativity
The Church of the Nativity is a Catholic church in Bethelehem, on the traditional location of Jesus' birth. The actual church was built by the Byzantines in 339 AD; this photo was taken of a new addition that is much more recent than that.
Equipment Table
Here is the Sterile Assistant organizing her equipment for a feline ovariohysterectomy. All the instruments are sterilized beforehand, as well as all of the assistant's outer garb.
The Mountain
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills— From whence comes my help? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth."
- Psalm 121:1-2
Ranunculus repens
The common Buttercup. The genus name, Ranunculus, is derived from the Latin language meaning "little frog". These pretty flowers enjoy growing in moist environments; they are poisonous if eaten.
summarized from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranunculus
photo taken at Deception Pass, WA
Mount of Olives
Looking at the southern slope of the Mount of Olives. The tall tower to the right on the ridge is the Church of Ascension. Jerusalem is just over the hill.
Rubus spectabilis
Commonly known as the "Salmonberry", these shrubs are native to the western coast of North America. Their growing season is mid-June through late-July. They have been used in jams, jellies, candies, and even wines.
information summarized from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmonberry
Photo taken along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River, WA
Nosy Camel
Camel's have such amazing anatomy. Their nose and muzzle is just one phenomenal aspect of their make-up. Like a rabbit the camel can move the upper lips independant of each other, enabling him to "grab" his food and put it in his mouth.
photo taken in Petra, Jordan
