Beryl variation of Aquamarine

Mined in Minas Gerais, Brazil, this uncut aquamarine crystal weighs in at 15,256 carats.  Rare it that the stone remains uncut.  On display at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History (August 2010).

Indian Emerald Necklace

The Indian Emerald Necklace made with 24 Columbian gems.  Jewels are set in platinum complimented with 100s of diamonds.  Created in 1928-1929 by Cartier.  As of August 2010, on display in the mineral gallery at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.

Butterfly at Arlington

Butterfly on flowers found at Arlington Cemetery in Washington D.C. (August 2010).

Flower Cluster

Flowers at Arlington Cemetery in August 2010.

Praying Mantis

Praying mantis walking up a guard rail of the Robert E. Lee's old mansion located on the grounds of Arlington Cemetery in Washington D.C.  Picture taken in August 2010.

Lincoln's Pocket Watch

President Abraham Lincoln's pocket watch obtained in Illinois.  On display at the Smithsonian Museum of American History on August 2010.

Yellow Flower in Washington

A yellow flower seen on H Street in Washington, DC while walking down the sidewalk.

Eyed Flounder

Eyed flounder fish on display at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in the Ocean Hall area (1st floor) in Washington, D.C.  Fish is known by its scientific name: Bothus ocellatus, phylum Chordata.  Picture taken August 2010.