Twilight gradients in the Pacific Northwest 🌲✨ Nothing quite like the transition from a fiery sunset to the deep blue of the night sky cutting through the treeline. 📍 Crater Lake National Park 📱 Apple iPhone 15 Pro 📸 77mm | f/2.8 | 2.5s | ISO 1000 #LandscapePhotography #PNW #Twilight #BlueHour

Late afternoon light hitting Wizard Island and Llao Rock. There’s nothing quite like the winter contrast at Crater Lake. 🏔️❄️ #CraterLake #PNW #Oregon #LandscapePhotography #Winter

Panoramic of Crater Lake National Park, Oregon 🏔️ 🌲 The rim, Wizards Island, Crater Lake blue, evening glow - This is what being in nature is all about. THIS is Southern Oregon. #LandscapePhotography #Scenery #photography #BackCountry #panorama

🪶 There’s nothing quite like the split-second mechanics of a hummingbird. Caught this brilliant male flashing his iridescent gorget right as he extended a wing. 📍 Oregon, USA #Birds #Ornithology #BirdsOfBluesky #WildlifePhotography

You forgot to refill the sugar water. 👁️👁️ #Birds #Ornithology #BirdsOfBluesky #WildlifePhotography 🪶

The intricate details of this hummingbirds’ feathers are just mind-blowing. This beautiful male Rufous hummingbird is catching a moment of rest on a budding twig, showing off its stunning iridescent gorget and soft, rufous coloration. 🪶 #Birds #Ornithology #BirdsOfBluesky #WildlifePhotography

Good morning! ⭐️☀️🦎 #Herpetology #macrophotography #WildlifePhotography #photography

Neon green on textured gold. 🦎🌿 #Gecko #Herpetology #WildlifePhotography #Hawaii

Found this little gold dust day gecko playing a high-stakes game of hide-and-seek. I had to wait a bit for him to finally poke his head out from the stalks, but that pop of green against the dry layers was completely worth the patience. 🦎✨ #Gecko #Herpetology #WildlifePhotography #Hawaii

Small world, big detail. A pair of LBMs emerging from a moss cushion in the Pacific Northwest — proof that the most interesting things are often the ones you almost stepped on. 🍄 #Mushrooms #Fungi #NaturePhotography

A tiny forest treasure found on the mossy floor 🍄✨ #mushrooms #fungi #naturephotography #forestfloor

A study in miniature. I snagged a TON of different perspectives on this tiny, translucent mushroom tucked into the moss. I love how these grow from amongst the moss overnight, from the pleated gills to the delicate cap. 🌲🔎🍄 🍄‍🟫 #Mushrooms #Fungi #NaturePhotography

Standing tall in a miniature jungle. 🌲 It looks like a tiny streetlamp lighting the way for whatever forest creatures wake up after dark. 🍄‍🟫 There is something so peaceful about finding these quiet little moments hidden right under our noses. #Mushrooms 🍄 #Fungi #NaturePhotography

Life finds a way in the quietest corners. Tucked away on a moss-covered log, these tiny bonnet 🍄 catch the soft light of the forest floor. There’s an entire miniature world right beneath our feet, undisturbed, just waiting for us to slow down and notice it. #Mushrooms #Fungi #NaturePhotography

Life can be tough… Even though they live in places most would consider tropical paradise, this guy knows all too well that life still has its challenges. 🤕 🦎 Let me know when you see it. #Gecko #Herpetology #WildlifePhotography #Hawaii

🦎 🍃 Emerging from the shadows from a nights rest, this Gold Dust Day Gecko was pretty hesitant. Eventually it worked its way out into a lighted portion of the South Maui banana tree, as if just enough to say hello and allow for a morning photo. #Gecko #Herpetology #WildlifePhotography #hawaii

Gold Dust Day Gecko 🦎 taking in the first direct rays of the morning sun. As the sun rises high enough to cast its rays on the Western shores of Maui, these guys sneakily work their way into the warmth… usually looking for a morning snack. 🍽️ 🏝️ #Gecko #Herpetology #WildlifePhotography #Hawaii

This Rufous was hunkered down on a chilly morning s the 🍁 came to life. At the time of posting this, the leaves are already so thick I can’t even see if they are resting on the branches anymore. 🪶 #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #hummingbird

Don’t worry little buddy! The weekend is here! 🪶 😎 Rufous Hummingbird / Shady Cove, Oregon #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #Hummingbird

Rufous Hummingbird 🪶 Southern Oregon 🌲🍁 #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #Hummingbird

Family photo! Say “CHEESE!” 🧀 📷 🍄‍🟫 #Mushrooms #Fungi #NaturePhotography #Photography #BskyNature

Mushroom 🍄‍🟫 King 👑 Always a great find when a singular fungi grows out the end of a freshly moss-dusted log. 🪵 #mushrooms #fungi #macrophotography

🗺️ Oregon 🍄 🍄‍🟫 #mushrooms #fungifriends #fungiphotography #NaturePhotography

Gotta scratch that itch! 🪶 Rufous Hummingbird - Oregon #BirdsOfBlueSky #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #Birding #Hummingbird

🪶 Rufous Hummingbird 📍 Shady Cove, OR USA #BirdsOfBlueSky #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #Birding #Hummingbird

The Rufous 🪶 Rufous Hummingbirds are migratory, but will come back to the same spots each year. They sometimes travel upwards 3,000 miles 😳 I’m super happy to have this one back for some Southern Oregon sunshine! #BirdsOfBlueSky #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #Birding #hummingbird

Just one… 🍄‍🟫 One gliophorus perplexus amongst a sea of wood and moss. In the Pacific Northwest, temperatures can range a light night-to-day, sometimes leaving a small window to catch some little marvels at just the right time. #mushrooms #fungifriends #fungiphotography #NaturePhotography

☀️ Evening sun and filtered light makes for a moody fungi delight. 🍄 🍄‍🟫 #mushrooms #fungifriends #fungiphotography #NaturePhotography

🍄 Crisp clean moss and a lovely brown cap. 🍄‍🟫 #mushrooms #fungifriends #fungiphotography #NaturePhotography

🍄‍🟫 A miscellaneous mushroom in moss to cap off this majestic weekend. #mushrooms #fungifriends #fungiphotography #NaturePhotography

🍄‍🟫 🍃 🍄 As the seasons change, and rain gives way to more heat, it’s awesome to have a variety of colors and contrast. #mushrooms #fungifriends #fungiphotography #NaturePhotography

🍄 🍄‍🟫 Some delicate little things on this lovely Friday. 📍 Trail, Oregon - USA #mushrooms #fungifriends #fungiphotography #NaturePhotography

🪶 🌼 Adolescent I’iwi feeding on some nectar. 📍 Hosmer Grove, Haleakala, Maui, Hawaii The grove was a surreal experience. Something out of an adventure book. Towering eucalyptus trees, bird songs, and scattered light. #BirdsOfBlueSky #BskyBirds #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography

🪶 Adult I’iwi 📍 Maui, Hawaii 🌋 Haleakala #BirdsOfBlueSky #BskyBirds #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography

🪶 Adolescent I’iwi 📍 Maui, Hawaii #birdphotography #HawaiianBirds #Birding #BirdsOfBlueSky #WildlifePhotography

House of the (rising) sun - Haleakala 🌄 High above the coastlines, high above the clouds, the sun spreads its warmth over the Haleakala Crater. You instantly feel its warmth after shivering for hours beforehand 🥶 #Haleakala #SunrisePhotography #LandscapePhotography #BskyPhotography #Maui

The Milky Way over the summit of Haleakala on Maui. Usually the moonlight is a downside for Astro, but this night it helped to highlight the clouds while giving way JUST enough for the stars and galaxies. 📍 #Haleakala #MilkyWay #astrophotography #nightphotography #BskyPhotography

🌋 Haleakala sunrise? Nope - how about Haleakala moonrise? 🌖 The pre dawn views always draw me back to the early morning hours above 9,000 feet. This shot of the unique contour of Haleakala’s crater lit up by a breathtaking moonlight. #Haleakala #Maui #Hawaii #NaturePhotography #volcano

🦎 Fun fact - 🍯 Gold Dust Day Geckos are nectar and fruit addicts! In this case, they emerge from the banana tree bark snacking on gnats until they find their sweet sweet payoff! (Reposted since the multi image carousel doesn’t work) #Gecko #DayGecko #Herpetology #WildlifePhotography #Hawaii

As the Maui sun rises, these beauties emerge from their cozy hiding places to soak up the warm rays. ☀️ This one took to the spotlight and paused JUST long enough to show off his colors. 😊 #NaturePhotography #GoldDustDayGecko #Hawaii #Maui #iNaturalist

Reintroducing the Gold Dust Day Gecko 🦎 Originally from Madagascar, they were introduced to Oahu Hawaii in the 1970s and spread to Maui through the pet trade and accidental releases. #NaturePhotography #GoldDustDayGecko #HawaiiWildlife #MauiNature #NatureOfBlueSky #iNaturalist

Brown and busted? -or- Bold and beautiful? Let me know what you think! If you ask me, there’s beauty in the breakdown. #mushrooms #fungifriends 🍄 #fungiphotography #NaturePhotography

A tiny mushroom pushing through melting ice—just doing its thing while the forest shifts seasons around it. It’s a bit ironic how these can be the most delicate living things out there, yet they can be found almost any time. Crazy… #mushrooms #fungifriends 🍄 #fungiphotography #NaturePhotography

I’m convinced that every log has a story. 🪵 Tiny bugs and mushrooms making tiny little civilizations for all to enjoy if you take a moment to stop and observe. 👀 #mushrooms #fungifriends 🍄 #fungiphotography #NaturePhotography

Yes, we got some ❄️ today. Just a few tiny flakes. No, this picture is not from today’s snowfall. Just have a lot of pictures to share. 😅 #hummingbird #naturephotography #birdphotography #birding #birdsofbsky

❄️ 🪶 🍁 When you thought Winter was over, then see the Cascades are getting more snow… Thankfully these Anna’s Hummingbirds are loyal and stick in the area year round. 📷 Sony A7riii + Tamron 150-500 #hummingbird #birdphotography #BskyWildlife

A few more Anna’s to wrap up the colder seasons. 🪶 ❄️ 🍁 This one seemed to be enjoying what was likely the last snowfall we will get this year. #hummingbird #birdphotography #BskyWildlife

The incredible textures of Bardenas Réales in Spain… #photography

Sporophytes FTW! 🙌 😎 Even if there aren’t fungi around, the Pacific Northwest ALWAYS has moss somewhere. When there’s moss, there’s these little beauties! #WaterDropPhotography #NatureMacro #MacroWater