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Chengdu, China (2009.10) : Some walk-n-shots during my home visit to Chengdu, China. ~~~ Copyright Notice: Images, writings and graphics created by Min Xie are the copyrighted work of Min Xie, of Coppell, Texas - USA

Chengdu, China (2009.10)

Some walk-n-shots during my home visit to Chengdu, China. ~~~ Copy ...

Updated: Nov 13, 2009 8:45pm PST

Daniel's Orange Belt Test, Coppell ATA (2009.08.20) :

Daniel's Orange Belt Test, Coppell ATA (2009.08.20)

Updated: Aug 20, 2009 10:06pm PST

Ringing Bros Barnum & Bailey Circus, American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas (2009.08.09) :

Ringing Bros Barnum & Bailey Circus, American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas (2009.08.09)

Updated: Aug 09, 2009 10:10pm PST

Disney Vacation, Florida (2009.07.16 ~ 2009.07.20) :

Disney Vacation, Florida (2009.07.16 ~ 2009.07.20)

Updated: Jul 28, 2009 11:03pm PST

World Soccer Challenge, Chelsea vs. Club America, New Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas (2009.07.26) : ** disclaimer ** All the pictures shown here are not for commercial purposes.

World Soccer Challenge, Chelsea vs. Club America, New Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas (2009.07.26)

** disclaimer ** All the pictures shown here are not for commercial pu ...

Updated: Jul 31, 2009 11:37pm PST

Coppell Patriotic Parade (2009.07.04) : Saturday, July 4, 2009, at 10 a.m. Starts at Samuel and Parkway Blvd. After your evening of family fun on the 3rd of July, get ready for the annual Patriotic Parade on Friday, July 4th. The parade starts at 10 a.m. at the corner of Samuel and Parkway Blvd., where it will proceed on Parkway to Town Center Plaza. ** disclaimer ** All the pictures shown here are not for commercial purposes.

Coppell Patriotic Parade (2009.07.04)

Saturday, July 4, 2009, at 10 a.m. Starts at Samuel and Parkway Blvd. ...

Updated: Jul 05, 2009 2:47pm PST

Coppell Celebration and Fireworks Show, Andy Brown Park (2009.07.03) : Friday, July 3, 2009, from 7-10 p.m. Andrew Brown, Jr., Community Park East, 260 Parkway Blvd. The City of Coppell's annual July 4th celebration will start on July 3rd, where we will have our very own fireworks show in the park. Brave Combo will bring you into the celebration spirit with their upbeat and unique polka music. Then, conclude the evening watching a magnificent fireworks show! ** disclaimer ** All the pictures shown here are not for commercial purposes.

Coppell Celebration and Fireworks Show, Andy Brown Park (2009.07.03)

Friday, July 3, 2009, from 7-10 p.m. Andrew Brown, Jr., Community Par ...

Updated: Jul 05, 2009 2:42pm PST

Dallas Arboretum Botanic Garden (2009.06.21) :

Dallas Arboretum Botanic Garden (2009.06.21)

Updated: Jun 23, 2009 8:41pm PST

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center (2009.05.25) :

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center (2009.05.25)

Updated: May 26, 2009 6:36pm PST

Dragon Boat Festival, Irving, Texas (2009.05.17) :

Dragon Boat Festival, Irving, Texas (2009.05.17)

Updated: May 17, 2009 6:33pm PST

HuaWei Team @ Dragon Boat Festival 2009, Irving, Texas :

HuaWei Team @ Dragon Boat Festival 2009, Irving, Texas

Updated: May 17, 2009 7:13pm PST

Haihong's Cairo Trip (2009.05) : Haihong's IEEE Meeting, Cairo 2009

Haihong's Cairo Trip (2009.05)

Haihong's IEEE Meeting, Cairo 2009

Updated: Jun 16, 2009 9:53pm PST

Dallas Arboretum Botanic Park (2009.04.19) : It's a little bit late for the spring bloom. There are still many visitors. Daniel and Matthew are crazy about running in and out of the wood cabins. It's a wonderful family outing place.

Dallas Arboretum Botanic Park (2009.04.19)

It's a little bit late for the spring bloom. There are still many visi ...

Updated: Apr 19, 2009 10:20pm PST

Heritage Park, Grapevine, Texas : One of the most beautiful and serene places in Grapevine is the Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park in Grapevine. This 5 plus acre development began with a vision of Grapevine City Council member C. Shane Wilbanks and supported by all Council Members.

Heritage Park, Grapevine, Texas

One of the most beautiful and serene places in Grapevine is the Botani ...

Updated: Apr 10, 2009 9:43pm PST

Home, Sweet Home : All the fun stuff around the house...

Home, Sweet Home

All the fun stuff around the house...

Updated: Aug 16, 2009 7:41am PST

Kevin Wang - Dallas Stars Selects (2008.04.01) :

Kevin Wang - Dallas Stars Selects (2008.04.01)

Updated: Apr 02, 2009 9:22pm PST

Around Coppell, Texas : Coppell is a city in extreme northwest Dallas and Denton Counties in the U.S. state of Texas, a suburb and bedroom community of the DFW Metroplex. The population was 35,958 at the 2000 census. A small area in the far northern portion of the city extends into neighboring Denton County.

Around Coppell, Texas

Coppell is a city in extreme northwest Dallas and Denton Counties in t ...

Updated: Feb 22, 2009 9:33pm PST

NorthPark Center : NorthPark Center 8687 N. Central Expressway Dallas, Texas 75225

NorthPark Center

NorthPark Center 8687 N. Central Expressway Dallas, Texas 75225

Updated: Jan 09, 2009 8:27pm PST

Plano, Texas :

Plano, Texas

Updated: Jan 09, 2009 4:26pm PST

The Shops at Willow Bend : Visiting Willowbend maill almost every Sunday morning, enough chances for taking a few shots...

The Shops at Willow Bend

Visiting Willowbend maill almost every Sunday morning, enough chances ...

Updated: Jan 09, 2009 4:06pm PST

Jiuzhai Valley (2004.08) : 2004年回国, 第一次去九寨沟. 时值炎炎夏日, 九寨沟的绚丽色彩还没能完全展现出来.

Jiuzhai Valley (2004.08)

2004年回国, 第一次去九寨沟. 时值炎炎夏日, 九寨沟的 ...

Updated: Jan 04, 2009 8:15pm PST

Dallas Arboretum Botanic Garden (2008.12.31) : Dallas Arboretum in December is not as colorful as the Spring time. But it's still an wonderful place for family outing. On this last day of 2008, there are not many visitors in the park. The whole environment is so quiet and nice.

Dallas Arboretum Botanic Garden (2008.12.31)

Dallas Arboretum in December is not as colorful as the Spring time. Bu ...

Updated: Dec 31, 2008 8:14pm PST

Stonebriar Centre, Frisco, Texas : Stonebriar Centre is a shopping mall located at the intersection of SH 289 (Preston Road) and SH 121 in Frisco, Texas (USA). It contains six major department store anchors, a 24-screen movie theater, an NHL size ice arena, and a total of 165 tenants renting over 1,630,000 square feet (151,000 m2) gross leasable area. The mall is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00am to 9:00pm, and on Sundays from 11:00am to 7:00pm.

Stonebriar Centre, Frisco, Texas

Stonebriar Centre is a shopping mall located at the intersection of SH ...

Updated: Dec 30, 2008 9:05pm PST

Fossil Rim Wild Life Center (2007.05.22) : Fossil Rim is a leader in propagation and management programs, scientific research, diverse public education initiatives and training facilities for conservation professionals, and support of conservation programs worldwide. The animals at Fossil Rim, with the exception of the carnivores, rhinos and a few others, are free to roam on 1,500 acres of Central Texas hill country savannas and juniper-oak woodlands.

Fossil Rim Wild Life Center (2007.05.22)

Fossil Rim is a leader in propagation and management programs, scienti ...

Updated: Dec 30, 2008 9:28pm PST

Galleria Dallas :

Galleria Dallas

Updated: Dec 30, 2008 6:11pm PST

Yosemite National Park (2003.08) : Yosemite National Park is a national park located in the eastern portions of Tuolumne, Mariposa and Madera counties in east central California, United States. The park covers an area of 761,266 acres or 1,189 square miles (3,081 km²) and reaches across the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain chain. Yosemite is visited by over 3.5 million people each year, many of whom only spend time in the seven square miles (18 km²) of Yosemite Valley. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. Almost 95% of the park is designated wilderness. Although not the first designated national park, Yosemite was a focal point in the development of the national park idea, largely owing to the work of people like John Muir and Galen Clark.

Yosemite National Park (2003.08)

Yosemite National Park is a national park located in the eastern porti ...

Updated: Dec 28, 2008 9:10pm PST

Fort Worth Zoo (2007.12.28) : The oldest zoo in Texas, the Fort Worth Zoo was founded in 1909 with one lion, two bear cubs, an alligator, a coyote, a peacock and a few rabbits. From these humble beginnings, the Zoo has grown into a nationally ranked facility, housing more than 5,000 native and exotic animals.

Fort Worth Zoo (2007.12.28)

The oldest zoo in Texas, the Fort Worth Zoo was founded in 1909 with o ...

Updated: Dec 24, 2008 2:36pm PST

Southlake, Texas : Southlake is a city in northeastern Tarrant and southern Denton Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. It is a suburb in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and is located near the cities of Grapevine, Colleyville, and Keller. The population was 21,519 at the 2000 census. In December of 2008, Forbes.com named Southlake the most affluent neighborhood in the United States based on average median household income estimates. Southlake is well known for its Southlake Town Square project, a shopping center located on State Highway 114 and Southlake Boulevard. A plan was approved in March 2005 that allowed the Town Square's area to be doubled.

Southlake, Texas

Southlake is a city in northeastern Tarrant and southern Denton Counti ...

Updated: Dec 24, 2008 11:45am PST

Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth, Texas : The Fort Worth Botanic Garden, the oldest botanic garden in Texas, is a lush 109-acre tapestry of dappled shade and vibrant splashes of color. A peaceful haven nestled in the heart of Fort Worth's Cultural District, the Garden is home to over 2,500 species of native and exotic plants that flourish in its 23 specialty gardens.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth, Texas

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden, the oldest botanic garden in Texas, is ...

Updated: Dec 22, 2008 5:49pm PST

The Ice Exhibit at Gaylord Texan (2008.11.23) : The truly spectacular 14,000-square-foot "ICE!" exhibit, presented by Coca-Cola and sponsored by Nissan, Reliant Energy and Sylvania, will feature a variety of magical holiday scenes and sculptures hand carved by 40 visiting artisans from Harbin, China.

The Ice Exhibit at Gaylord Texan (2008.11.23)

The truly spectacular 14,000-square-foot "ICE!" exhibit, presented by ...

Updated: Dec 20, 2008 7:29am PST

Maui Vacation (2000.11) : Native Hawaiian tradition gives the origin of the island's name in the legend of Hawaiʻiloa, the Polynesian navigator attributed with discovery of the Hawaiian Islands. The story relates how he named the island of Maui after his son who in turn was named for the demigod Māui. According to legend, the demigod Māui raised all the Hawaiian Islands from the sea. The Island of Maui is also called the "Valley Isle" for the large fertile isthmus between its two volcanoes.

Maui Vacation (2000.11)

Native Hawaiian tradition gives the origin of the island's name in the ...

Updated: Dec 07, 2008 5:18pm PST

St. Ann Community Carnival (2008.09.06) : St. Ann Catholic Parish in Coppell has hosted a carnival to provide safe, family fun for the entire local community since 1993. The plan was to grow an event that would serve the entire community rather than a festival directed mainly at parishioners. The first carnival was organized by some of the original ministries and organizations at St. Ann including the Men’s Club, Women’s Fellowship, Knights of Columbus, Life Teen, and Empty Nesters. The first carnival had only three tents, 10 to 12 members of the organizing committee, and about 700 volunteers on the actual weekend in October, 1993. Now, the committee is approximately 35 people who begin working shortly after the previous year’s carnival. It requires about 1700 volunteer shifts to operate the three day event in addition to the employees of Talley Amusements who operate the midway rides.

St. Ann Community Carnival (2008.09.06)

St. Ann Catholic Parish in Coppell has hosted a carnival to provide sa ...

Updated: Sep 06, 2008 9:16pm PST

Grapevine Revisit (2008.03.21) : Grapevine is such a wonderful place for photography hobbyist. We went to Heritage park a lot but we have never been to its famous train station and old town area. Surprisingly, there is "live" train steam engine operating at Grapevine's train station. This place sure has more historical stuff to shoot than Coppell, the city we live in.

Grapevine Revisit (2008.03.21)

Grapevine is such a wonderful place for photography hobbyist. We went ...

Updated: Apr 02, 2008 3:07pm PST

Dallas Arboretum Visit (2008.03.16/30) : Off the shores of White Rock Lake lies the garden of a lifetime. The 66 acres of lush, perfectly manicured landscapes hold a treasure trove of trees, bushes and flowers are sure to make anyone green with envy. Quaint and quiet walkways meander throughout the grounds with countless coves. The DeGolyer House, a 1940s-style Spanish mansion, is also located on the grounds. Tours of the house and its sculpture garden are offered. The Johnson Color Gardens, the Woman's Garden, and the Lay Ornamental Garden with water walls are exquisite features of the picturesque grounds. ** disclaimer ** All the pictures shown here are not for commercial purposes.

Dallas Arboretum Visit (2008.03.16/30)

Off the shores of White Rock Lake lies the garden of a lifetime. The 6 ...

Updated: Apr 02, 2008 3:07pm PST

Dinosaur Valley State Park (2009.03.21) :

Dinosaur Valley State Park (2009.03.21)

Updated: Mar 22, 2009 9:01pm PST

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The BIGGER Format

This is the testing album of Smugmug's large format Journal style.

Updated: Aug 31, 2009 6:18am PST

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Team Rockets Practice (2009.09.09)

Updated: Sep 10, 2009 11:35pm PST

Team Rockets Team Photo & Game (2009.10.03 vs. Team Raptors) :

Team Rockets Team Photo & Game (2009.10.03 vs. Team Raptors)

Updated: Oct 05, 2009 10:36pm PST