Some birds in flight shots 📷 from the last few days 🪶 #birds #birdsinflight #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueSkyPhotographer #NatureLovers

I always love seeing and trying to capture hummingbird moths every summer. Didn't see as many as normal this year but I thought this one was beautiful. #BlueSkyArtShow #Small #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueSkyPhotographer #NatureLovers

I was very blessed with some good light the other day at a local lake and got some of my favorite mallard photos 📷 I have ever taken just in time for #MallardMonday #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueSkyPhotographers #NatureLovers #Birds 🪶

Finally found the wild horses of Shannon County Missouri on my third try. I spent several hours walking along the current river between a couple state parks and finally saw a small group. #BlueSkyPhotography #wildhorses #missouri #NatureLovers

Another set 📷from my recent trip to Texas where Lake Waco has numerous osprey 🪶 and I enjoyed driving all over the lake looking for them. #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueSkyBirds #Birds #BlueSkyNatureLovers

More from my recent Texas trip — this post is all about one of my favorite birds, the kingfisher. 🪶 They’re fast, elusive, and rarely stay still long enough for a clean shot. I spent six days quietly observing this one and he finally seemed to accept my presence #BlueSkyPhotography #Birds 📷

Very excited to capture a Crested Caracara while down in Texas the last 7 days. I ended up seeing 6 at various places down there and just started working on the photos which are mostly birds of prey. #BlueSkyPhotography #Birds #Texas #Wildlife #RareBird #NatureLovers

I don't take a lot of urban shots but this is one from an old civil war fort is one of my favorites. #BlueSkyArtShow #Inside #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueSkyPhotographer #Urban #Tunnel

We have had some of the best sunrises I have every seen here in Missouri the last week or so and I was blessed to get some shots. #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueSkyPhotographer #BlueSkySunrise #nature #naturelovers #sunrise

Some of the egrets that have migrated in aren't very shy and I have enjoyed just sitting on the bank watching the last couple weeks #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueSkyPhotographer #Nature #Wildlife #birds #egrets

Always love sharing some duck photos especially on #WaterfowlWednesday #ducks #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueSkyPhotographers #Photography #wildlife #naturelovers

Spent some time the last few days taking some moon shots and sometimes the best shots are pure luck — like when a bat flew right between me and the moon at just the perfect moment in a few shots. 🌕🦇 #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueSkyPhotographers #moon #nightsky #lunar #space

Just something about sunrises over mountains. Hope everyone has a great weekend. #BlueSkyArtShow #Glow #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueSkyPhotographers #Nature #Sunrise

Spent some more time with the pelicans yesterday at Stockton Lake and even though it was very cloudy/foggy they were much closer this time around 🪶📷 #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueSkyPhotographers #Birds #Waterfowl #NatureLovers

It's taking longer than normal for the migratory birds to show up but there are always some targets around 🪶📷 #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueSkyPhotographers #Birds #Waterfowl #NatureLovers

This guy was pretty chill when I was taking his picture and was one pretty bear. I am always happy when I can take shots from a distance and not disturb any widlife. #BlueSkyArtShow #Relax #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueSkyPhotographer #Wildlife #NatureLovers

I always enjoy experimenting in Lightroom especially with wildlife shots. Sometimes stripping away the colors lets the raw emotion, details, and movement of the animals shine even brighter. Less really can be more. 🖤📸 #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueSkyPhotographers #Wildlife #NatureLovers #Monochrome

Since I began photography a little over 3.5 years ago I have enjoyed photographing birds of prey more than anything else. There’s just something about them that stops me in my tracks every time. 📷🪶 #Birds #Raptors #BirdsofPrey #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueSkyPhotographers #NatureLovers #Wildlife

No matter how many photos I’ve taken of the Great White Egrets at Lake Springfield, I can never resist capturing more especially when they fly. 📷 🪶 #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueSkyPhotographer #Birds #NatureLovers #BirdPhotography #BirdsInFlight #GreatWhiteEgret

Sunrise over Cades Cove loop road #BlueSkyArtShow #TheRoad #BlueSkyPhotographers #BlueSkyPhotography #PhotographyLovers

Twice a year, the pelicans pass through our area of Missouri — and yesterday I chased them at Stockton Lake which is just north of Springfield, MO. They were pretty far away but still took some clicks 🪶📷 #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueSkyPhotographers #Birds #Waterfowl #NatureLovers

I watched a great white egret move with perfect focus across the shallows — every step slow, every pause deliberate. After nearly 30 minutes of stalking, it came up victorious with a fish in its beak. 📷🪶 #BlueSkyPhotography #Birds #NatureLovers #BlueSkyPhotographers #BirdLovers

With fall color season fast approaching, I couldn’t resist sharing some of my favorite Fall shots from the last couple of years. 🍁🍂 📷 #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueSkyPhotographers #Nature #Fall #Landscapes

It's migration time here in 417 land when the fields come alive with migratory butterflies. 🦋 Watching them pause just long enough to capture a few frames makes me smile every time. #butterfly #butterflies #butterflyphotography #naturelovers #blueskyphotography #blueskyphotographers #nature

I felt Duluth’s iconic Aerial Lift Bridge being in monochrome gave it a bit of a timeless vibe and I don't get to take many of these kind of shots. #BlueSkyPhotographers #Monochrome #BlueskyArtShow #Angles

Up in the wilds of northern Minnesota, I had the chance to photograph this curious little bear cub — and let me tell you, this one loves the camera. #BlueSkyPhotographers #BlueSkyPhotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #blackbears #bears #minnesota #nature #naturelovers

🔥🌅 One of those sunrises over Lake Superior—the kind that stops you in your track. The sky lit up like it was on fire with intense reds, deep oranges, and glowing gold spilling across the horizon. #Photographersofbluesky #photography #landscapes #scapes #naturelovers #photographyislife

A few landscape shots from a recent trip to the Minnesota Northshore. The stretch from Duluth to Grand Portage is one of my favorite places in the USA #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Photography #landscapephotography #greatlakes #sunset #sunrise #naturelovers #minnesota

Timing. Patience. And a little luck. 🦅💦 Captured this osprey on the hunt while on a trip in Northern Minnesota recently. #Osprey #BirdsofPrey #RaptorPhotography #WildlifePerfection #NatureLovers #NatureBrilliance #BirdPhotography #blueskyphotographers #birds #birdlovers #wildlilfe

Sometimes you can jump back in the archives and find some hidden gems 📸✨ Cleaning up Lightroom as I prepare for a trip to the Minnesota Northshore and found a few shots. It’s wild how a single frame can take you right back to the moment it was captured. #BlueSkyPhotography #Photographers

Some landscape shots from recent trip to Cades Cove #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Photography #landscapephotography #sunset #sunrise #naturelovers

Another photo drop from my recent trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueSkyPhotographers #GreatSmokyMountainsNationalPark #CanonUSA #NatureLovers #PhotographersofBlueSky #PhotographersUnited #Nature #Wildlife

Explored Lake Springfield and the Springfield Nature Center yesterday with my camera—amazing how much beauty is right here at home. From butterflies to birds, local nature never disappoints. 📸🌿 #SpringfieldMO #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #ExploreLocal #NatureLovers #PhotographersofBlueSky

Indigo Buntings are one of my favorite little birds and this one was on point for the theme today 📷 🪶 #BlueSkyArtShow #sideways #photography #birds #photographyislife #naturelovers #nature #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky

Chasing waterfalls at a local nature park #WaterfallWednesday #NaturePhotography #ChasingWaterfalls #OutdoorLife #LandscapePhotography #BlueSkyNature #NatureLovers #blueskyphotographers

Please do yourself a favor and get outside to see the Milky Way this summer at your closest dark sky park I went down for the new moon to the darkest area in Arkansas and was in awe of the night sky. #BlueSkyArtShow #GetOutside #photographyers #blueskyphotographers #astrophotography #milkyway

For my Friday #scape Day I am dropping a shot from last night as I was shooting the stars in one of our darker areas some storms came through with some cool heat lightning 📷 #Scape #Mood #landscape #photographersOfBluesky #LandscapePhotography #naturelovers #stormclouds #lightning #astrophotography

Love participating, along with viewing everyone's fantastic work #BlueSkyArtShow #Narrow #photography #landscape #photographyislife #naturelovers #nature #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky

For my Friday #scape Day I am dropping a shot from my recent trip to the Smoky Mountains 📷 #Scape #Mood #landscape #photographersOfBluesky #LandscapePhotography #naturelovers #waterscape #cascades #water

A few more photos from my recent trip to the Smoky Mountains. Mostly captured bears but found a few other friends. #blueskyphotography #nature #wildlife #canonusa #photography #bees #birds #butterflies

Just got home from my photo trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. 23,000+ photos later I am worn out but looking forward to seeing what I got. Here are a few shots from the last day I was there as I work backwards. #blueskyphotography #nature #wildlife #canonusa #photography #bears

There is just something about the sunrise in the mountains. I am actually heading to the Smokies tomorrow and can't wait to be there. #BlueSkyArtShow #Vibrant theme. #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #PhotoHour #photography #naturelovers #photographyislife #lovewhatyoudo

I am going back in my short archives and grabbing one of my favorites for Friday #scape Day 📷 #Scape #Mood #landscape #photographersOfBluesky #LandscapePhotography #naturelovers #treescape

Back to one of my favorite spots down in Branson, MO area to revisit the bald eagle nests and see how the young ones are progressing. 🦅 📷🪶 #blueskyphotographers #photography #eagles #baldeagles #nature #naturelovers #birds #birdsofprey

Spent a few hours chasing stars and enjoying the peace that comes with darkness. It has been very hazy around here but its made for some cool skies with the sun 🌌📷 #Scape #Mood #astrophotography #night #photographersOfBluesky #LandscapePhotography

Every sunrise is a fresh start, a quiet reminder to slow down, breathe, and be grateful #stunday #sunrise #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #dailyart #art #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #artprompt

I love watching and capturing bees doing their work #underneath #BlueskyArtShow #photography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #PhotographersUnited #travelphotography #amazingplaces #bees #flowers

Some shots from mid Missouri I took over the holiday weekend 📷 #birds 🪶 #birdphotography #nature #photography #bluesky #foto #photo #PhotographersUnited #blueskyphotographers #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Photography #photographysouls #photographyislife #photographylover

Wish I could spend more time out West especially in the Tetons #landscapephotography #ThePhotoHour #PhotographersOfBlueSky 📷 #BlueSkyMonday #MountainMonday

Sleeping Bear Dunes #scape #Earth #BlueskyArtShow #photography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #PhotographersUnited #travelphotography #amazingplaces #landscape #landscapephotography