Every single part of nature is an unintended work of art, a masterpiece of millions of years of survival and adaptation. A walk through nature is not only a walk through an art gallery, but also a walk through ancient history. What an incredible world we live in. #nature #naturephotography #plants

Watching these black-necked stilts dance and fight was an amazing spectacle to watch. One of my most memorable birding to date. #birding #naturewriting #photography #wildlife #wildlifephotography open.substack.com/pub/thesoari...

“Mom! Food goes in my mouth and not on my face!” Adorable sandhill crane colt. #babybirds #birding #wildlife #photography #sandhillcrane #nature #birds

Guys, this is grass. GRASS! It’s an exquisite piece of art. A bracelet with flowery ornaments straight from a jeweler’s. Nature is amazing. #photography #naturephotography #grass #naturewriting #flowers

The mulberries are growing fast! Can’t wait to snack on them in a few weeks. #plants #mulberry #nature #photography #macrophotography

On his way to tell me what he thinks of my invasion on HIS beach. This ruddy turnstone looks like he can deliver some serious pecks. #birding #birds #wildlife #photography #nature

Different kind of friend during my trail run this morning. These golden silk orb-weavers are beneficial spiders because they eat many insects that are harmful to plants. Despite their menacing look, they are actually very friendly. Definitely friends even though not friend-shaped! #spider #insects

Making friends with the local mob. #squirrels #wildlife #animal #animals

Saw the first sandhill crane couple on their nest earlier this week. This gorgeous male and his lady were out eating grubs yesterday and I can’t wait for them to start building their nest either. The season of baby pictures is almost upon us! #birding #photography #sandhillcrane #birds #birdphotos

Happy Valentine’s Day! May your day be more successful than the lads in our yard. #birding #birds #naturewriting #photography #wildlife #birdphotography #valentinesday

Soft pre-sunrise light over the textures of Badrenas in northern Spain… #bluesky #photography #landscape #art #geology #nature #travel

From the storms to the sun-filled meadow, it perfectly reflects our moods and emotions, making us indistinguishable from nature in every sense of the word. #nature #naturewriting #landscapephotography #photography #scottishhighlands #travel

The local ospreys are busy building their nest. Can’t wait for baby season! #birds #birding #osprey #birdsofprey #nest #photography

Since I hung the Cone of Starvation on the feeding station, the squirrels haven’t been able to get to the bird seed anymore. This lady was not amused with my decision and proceeded to give me the side-eye for at least an hour. #squirrel #wildlife #photography #naturewriting #animals

A calm moment at a not so calm place #photography #longexposure

Frosty Forest… From my beloved French alps 🌲🏔️❄️ #bluesky #photography #landscape #art #nature #forest

A few snaps from a visit to Morocco a couple of years ago. #morocco #landscape #travel #dunes

Here, a burrowing owl for your viewing pleasure. #birding #owls #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

Great gray owl in a forest. Location: Finland 📸 npekonen #wild #Owl #Bird

We had two new visitors today! Never seen ruby-throated hummingbirds in the yard before. I love it! #birding #bird #photography #hummingbirds #nature #wildlife

Now that Jean, Frances, Martha, and Bob have been joined by two other males, I need names! Please give me your best names for the two new male painted buntings. #birding #birds #photography #nature #wildlife

Guys, would you look at this!! It looks like Bob does not have the three ladies all to himself, but he has competition from two other males! You have no idea how excited I am to finally have them on camera. #birds #birding #wildlife #photography #nature #paintedbunting #birdphotography

Dick and Petunia got a lot of attention with my last post, but they are not the only visitors of our yard. Meet the rest of them! #birds #birding #nature #naturewriting #photography #wildlife

Common Bronzewing (male) preening on my balcony. #birds

Dick and Petunia spent their morning bickering as usual. Today’s fight was over the peanuts. Petunia said she wasn’t hungry but then proceeded to steal Dick’s peanuts. Dick left the scene rather deflated. #birds #birding #photography #nature #wildlife

The blue jay loves the peanuts, the red-bellied woodpecker loves the shells. They seem to have figured out a great partnership. #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #photography #woodpecker #bluejay

This is still one of the most epic places I have been to, and one of the coolest things I’ve ever done. #travel #iceland #thorsmork #nature #landscapes #horses

Earlier this week, I was surprised by a visit from a black-and-white warbler. This was the first time I had seen one of them in the yard. It’s such a pleasure watching them hop along the branches. The sapodilla tree harbors many bird species. #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #photography

#BarredOwl #Owls #Birds #Wildlife #Snow My favorite spot to photograph #Harry along the Heritage Trail in Goshen NY🪶

Good morning! ☀️ #beach #ocean #nature #tranquil

Probably my favorite location in Northern Spain… Always amazed by how varied is the landscape in that part of the country. Captured as 360 aerial panorama, at sunset. #photography #nature #landscape #art #mountains #lake #sunset

Ran my first 5k race this morning and it was good for a second place finish in my age category! Despite my back injury and lack of training, I was only 10 seconds off my 5k pr time. Back to my normal half marathon training now! #running #5k #workout #run

Mosses up close are such beautiful microcosms. Tiny little ecosystems almost forest-like. I will never get tired of moss. #moss #nature #mosses #ecosystems #microcosm

Frosty morning walk ❄️❄️💖 #Macro #nature #photography

After 4 years of trying to attract them, I finally saw a painted bunting female at the feeders yesterday. The excitement is real! #birds #birding #nature #photography #wildlife

Sandhill cranes are one of my favorite birds. Sometimes, I get lucky and get to experience them up close and personal without interfering. This photo essay was from a magical encounter I had last year. #birds #sandhillcrane #naturewriting #wildlife #photography #birding #nature

Beech King

Clever composite photo lets you see a side of the universe normally hidden to human vision. A camera tuned to hydrogen-alpha light reveals glorious interstellar clouds swirling around the familiar stars of the constellation Orion. (Photo: Włodzimierz Bubak) 🔭🧪 apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap24122...

The Florida Scrub Jay can only be found in Florida. I am fortunate to live a stone’s throw away from one of the state parks where they live. These friendly birds love to come out and pose, sometimes on top of your head. They are always up for a chat. #birds #birding #scrubjay #nature #wildlife

The Milky Way in the skies of Western Australia photographed by Trevor Dobson🌌

When I combine fog, water, a few trees, long exposure, and infrared, I never know what I'm going to get. Usually, not much. They are not easy to process. But every once in a while, it works. #photography #ir #infrared #longexposure #EastCoastKin #fog #mood #bnw #blackandwhitephotography

Dramatic dusk in Asturias Join my Northern Spain Photo Tour in March: www.bohemianjourneys.com/tours/northe...

Backyard birding. A hot tea, my camera, and a notebook. Today’s count of uncommon species stands at 4: Cooper’s hawk, black-and-white warbler, American redstart, and yellow-throated warbler. #birds #photography #birding

After spending two days in White Pocket Arizona I explored every corner and this place seemed perfect for me to pose over that red hole and illuminate it. When nature writes poetry in rock and stars. ✨🌌 #bluesky #photography #landscape #mountains #sunrise #art #nature #landscapephotography

Burrowing owls are some of the cutest looking birds. Many owl families live in this area. They are very photogenic and seem to enjoy posing. #birds #photography #owls #birding #burrowingowl #nature

As I sit in bed, in the early morning hours, under my warm blanket and with a hot tea, my thoughts are wide and deep. There is something philosophical about the early morning hours, whether you are an early riser or a late sleeper. It seems the hour of utmost creativity. ✨ #pooh #life #creative #art

“My child-like self was happy simply to exist and use the world as her playground. It was almost like living in a perpetual meditative state of “now,” where tomorrow is an eternity away and yesterday a distant galaxy.” #musings #writing #life #death #philosophical

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This was the first time I had ever seen Lion’s Mane. During a mountain bike ride yesterday, I noticed this beauty. I was blown away by its size (close to two hands). Its structure reminded me of a frozen waterfall. #fungi #mushroom #nature #fungus #lionsmane