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Funny how chemistry is both a hard science and a social science.

There's no question about it. Although Neptune is beautiful from afar, there is no place like Earth once you actually land on the surface. The very active and unstable nature of the planet, and all its tenants, makes for spectacular scenery which is unmatched anywhere. Have a small taste of what's under your nose, should you look for it.

Maine has some interesting shoreline. Here is a vivid example of civilization giving way to the wild, even if only for a couple hundred yards before the ocean takes over.

Turn the camera around 180 degrees, and there is no sign anyone has ever been here before. This is one of the more popular beaches in the area, but you could never tell by looking at it.

Turn another 90 degrees, and slight signs of human passing emerge. Those boats probably haven't seen water in years.

The tidal pool is an amazing thing. Half its time is spent submerged under several feet of agitated seawater, half its time is spent as a tranquil, shallow pool high above the waterline.

New England has never exactly been our favorite place to visit, but we have to give credit to the White Mountains of New Hampshire. They are spectacular.

And it's not just one peak, either. New Hampshire has mile after mile of relatively untouched mountain range. It reminds us a lot of West Virginia, which is probably why we like it so much.

Not a good place to lose your footing! But boy, wouldn't it be great to hike through there? Unfortunately, we didn't have enough time for such luxuries.

Travel several hundred miles to the south. This photograph is probably the only way you'll ever see this valley. Its name is Fern Valley and it's on private property with no road access. If you don't know where it is, you'll never find it. Welcome to untouched wilderness.

Welcome to West Virginia. For everyone who can't understand why I didn't want to leave, I dedicate these next couple of photos to you. This is all private property.

If you look very carefully, you'll see the town nestled among the hills. I'm not sure which town it is. Dellslow, maybe. This photo was taken at a location 10 minutes away from the heart of the third-largest city in the state.

If you're wondering why the lighting is so funny, it's because this photo was taken with a zoom lens. Look at the houses nestled among the forest. Most of the state looks this way. West Virginia is about as close to Solace (Krynn) as you're likely to ever find.

The Cooper's Rock Overlook provides this awesome view of Cheat River, seen here through a zoom lens. Unfortunately, the river has been dammed a little to the northwest for a hydroelectric plant.

The interesting thing about deep forests is that two seasons can exist at the same time. In this West Virginia state forest, winter is not ready to surrender to spring just yet.

This is some kind of flowering bush. It was photographed in Maryland. If you know what it is, drop us a note!