NIP429

Winston D. Munnings

has been a member since Dec 2007 and goes by NIP429.

A native of The Bahamas, Winston studied Photography at the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale and the New York Institute of Photography. After almost two decades in the Diplomatic Service of The Bahamas, he retired as Consul General and currently resides in South Florida. Although he refers to himself as a Generalist, he has a passion and fondness for Flower Photography.

Find me at: http://WinstonDMunningsPhotography.com

Chesapeake City! Sleepy Town USA.
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Chesapeake City! Sleepy Town USA.

2 Nov 2009127 views

This old Maryland colonial township is unquestionably a smorgasbord for photo opts, but don't plan on dancing the night (or weekend) away here.

Snippets From Chihuly's 'End Of The Day' Tower...
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Snippets From Chihuly's 'End Of The Day' Tower...

3 Oct 2009221 views

Chihuly was the only non-Italian to work with glassblowers of Murano. These artists work with left over pieces of glass to make a sculpture.

There's More There Than Meet The Eyes...
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There's More There Than Meet The Eyes...

24 May 2009432 views

This scrawny looking Orchid plant was not (initially) candidate to photograph as I've been able to show here.

An Orchid Only A Mother Can Love...
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An Orchid Only A Mother Can Love...

23 Mar 2009776 views

Remember the 1979 science fiction/horror film "...Alien..." starring Sigourney Weaver, John Hurt and Yaphet Kotto, to name a few? It looked very extraterrestrial.

Not A Monument, But A 'Must See' In DC
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Not A Monument, But A 'Must See' In DC

24 Jan 2009676 views

The Shrine is a prominent Catholic Basilica honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, the Patroness of the United States

White Christmas Cactus: A Yultide Holiday Houseplant (Part 2)
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White Christmas Cactus: A Yultide Holiday Houseplant (Part 2)

1 Jan 2009759 views

Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera) have been kept as a holiday houseplant since the 1800's.

Pink Christmas Cactus: A Yultide Holiday Houseplant (Part 1)
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Pink Christmas Cactus: A Yultide Holiday Houseplant (Part 1)

24 Dec 2008854 views

Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera) have been kept as a holiday houseplant since the 1800's.

Want To Cruise The Tracks?  Take The Auto-Train...
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Want To Cruise The Tracks? Take The Auto-Train...

11 Jul 20081621 views

Taking Amtrak's Auto-Train from Sanford, Florida to Lorton, Virginia was like taking a 'Cruise on the Tracks'

Whether Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Or Snack), Silverbacks Eat First...
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Whether Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Or Snack), Silverbacks Eat First...

1 Jun 20081396 views

In this primate culture, the Silverback is, undisputedly, the head honcho and, like Dracula, he always feeds first...

Feline Power: Patience Revisited
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Feline Power: Patience Revisited

25 May 2008721 views

For a Feline, Patience is quite a charmer. I wonder what's next?

Zoo Environment Great For Close Up Animal Head-Shots.
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Zoo Environment Great For Close Up Animal Head-Shots.

18 May 2008532 views

Ideally, Lens with a range of 300 mm - 500 mm are perfect for headshots, but you can also use shorter range telephoto Lens.

Bits & Pieces Of Bactrian ...
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Bits & Pieces Of Bactrian ...

13 May 2008410 views

Compared to the more commonly known Dromedary (Camelus dromedaries) species, the Bactrian Camel is quite massive and imposing.