Just deleted my photography Instagram account. I know it's for the best, but I'm having feelings. 😢

One more from the first snow! I love November. My brain loves to categorize everything so here's my November list: Color: Red Smell: Church Incense Music: Dark classical/Gregorian Chants Vibe: a little goth, but relishing the darkness 🖤🖤🖤 Happy Friday!

the winding path strewn with fire leaves burns its passage through the forest autumn set ablaze #Photography Nature By Michelle @nature-by-michelle.bsky.social

As soon as the snow stopped, it began melting on the trails and trees, bringing out the bright orange autumn colors... 🧡 #November #firstsnow #nature #photography

First snow ❄️🧡 #photography #snow #November #nature #forestpath I almost didn't go for a walk this last Sunday... the forecast showed more of a mix of rain and snow. But as I watched the snow out of my window, having my morning coffee, I knew it would be really pretty in the woods.

Autumn perfection. 🤌🧡💫 I tripped 3 times rushing to get a shot of this ray of light before she disappeared... that's probably less than I trip walking normally on average. 😆 #photography #rayoflight #sunshine #autumn #November ✨️All my pics this week were from the same magical morning.

A forest runway 👯‍♀️ #photography #autumn #November #forest When I see a path like this, you better believe I'm dancing down it to whatever stimmy song is whirling around my head. 💛

Autumn Glow ✨️ #photography #autumn #November #nature *This one is right inside of the yellow trees along the creek in yesterday's post. 😍

Two tree Tuesday 🧡 These are the same trees, taken from both directions. #November #photography #autumn #trees #nature

Not only did I have the most amazing walk this Sunday on my new secret trail 🤭, I found a $5 bill in the woods. 🤑 #rich #photography #nature #November #forestpath

My cats want attention ‼️😂

Happy Halloween 🎃 #Halloween #spooky #photography #nature

Oooh Heaven is a place on Earth 🎶... #October #photography #nature #autumn #Heaven

Perfectly October 🧡 #October #photography #autumn #foliage Ryerson Woods in Riverwoods is one of the best places in Northern Illinois for fall color. I make sure to visit at peak autumn every year, and have never had an experience short of magical.

Something sacred ✨️ #October #photography #nature #sunshine #autumn

I have a recurring dream where I find new trails in my old walking places. This last Sunday, I took a slightly different way into one of my favorite areas in these woods, and I found a new-to-me trail that was absolutely beautiful, meandering along a part of the creek I've never seen. 🧡 #photography

An October walk in the rain 🖤 (5/5) #photography #October #nature #autumn That yellow arch 😍💛

An October walk in the rain 🖤 (4/5) #October #photography #autumn #nature While most of Pilcher Park was still green this past weekend, I really enjoyed hunting for spots of fall color in the edges, or where there were openings in the canopy. 🍁🧡

An October walk in the rain 🖤 (3/5) #October #photography #nature #autumn

An October walk in the rain 🖤 (2/5) #October #photography #nature #fungi On dry days I like to tap these puffballs and watch the little spore clouds poof out. 😂

An October walk in the rain 🖤 (1/5) #October #autumn #photography #nature I waited until the rain died down a little on Sunday before my walk. I really don't think there is anything better than a rainy October walk in the woods. The colors pop, and the scent of old wet leaves is my favorite! 🍁🍂

My crowd anxiety stops me from joining in, but I drove down to the protest to honk and cheer them on! My heart! ❤️🤍💙🥹 Thank you to everyone who's out there protesting, the people who want to but can't are forever grateful. Joliet, Illinois

The crooked frame. #photography #autumn #October #forestpath #nature This is my favorite from my walk along the I&M Canal. I love the deep green along the edges of the trail and that pop of yellow. 😍 It's the best time of year! I hope you enjoy your weekend. ✊️Stay strong and do what you can ❤️💙🤍

Turning. 🍂 #October #autumn #nature #photography

Broken on the bend. #photography #nature #autumn #October The trees are turning at the edges of the woods, and it is a joy finding little pockets of Autumn. 🍂

Early October glow ✨️ #photography #nature #October #autumn

Happy Friday! ✨️ An older photo from a couple years ago, when the late September light was just perfection. #photography #goldenhour #nature #autumn

That light ✨️ #photography #nature #Prairie #goldenhour I love the misty mornings in early autumn! When golden sunrise light hits that thick air, magic happens! 💫

Midwestern dreams 💕 #photography #nature #midwest #midewinnationaltallgrassprairie

💛🌼💛🌼 #photography #nature #flowers #prairie

Autumn's deepening gold 💛 #prairie #autumn #photography #nature It's probably my last week of sharing Midewin's prairie flowers - it's autumn, and it's time to get back in the woods! 🍁🍂

Golden September mornings 💛 ... (5/5) #photography #goldenhour #nature #September I love this soft golden light so much! 😍 Especially with those yellow flowers bordering the little wooded area. Late summer/early fall mornings are magic! ✨️

Golden September mornings 💛 ... (4/5) #photography #flowers #prairie #midewinnationaltallgrassprairie I can't stop taking pictures of the yellow blooms at Midewin! 🌼💛

Golden September mornings 💛 ... (3/5) #photography #gold #September #nature

Golden September mornings 💛 ... (2/5) #photography #trailporntuesday #trail #September I love when the morning light gives a golden fall preview.

Golden September mornings 💛... 1/5 #September #photography #nature

it's internalised ableism that makes us believe, our existence is only worth something, if we fill somebody else's pockets, and perform for economical growth.

Late summer on the Prairie 🌾 #photography #nature #flowers #midewinnationaltallgrassprairie Happy Friday! 🌼 What's more cheerful than the bright yellow prairie flowers of September? 🤩😁 I hope you have the most wonderful, peaceful weekend.

Late summer on the Prairie 🌾 #landscape #photography #prairie #midewinnationaltallgrassprairie As I walked the trails, I could hear what sounded like raindrops hitting the tall grasses and flowers on either side of me, but it wasn't raining... it was the sound of hundreds of grasshoppers hopping

Late summer on the Prairie 🌾 #midewinnationaltallgrassprairie #photography #prairie #flowers #sunshine

September 1st = Fall to me! The best time of year is just starting! 🧡🧡🧡🧡🤸‍♀️🧡🧡🧡🧡 #photography #autumn #fall #forest

🌸 Happy Friday! #photography #flowers #beautifullight #nature

The yellow flowers of August 🌼 (4/4) #photography #flowers #nature #prairie #Midewinnationaltallgrassprairie

The yellow flowers of August 🌼 (3/4) #photography #nature #flowers #prairie

The yellow flowers of August 🌼 (2/4) I found a little spot along a creek busting with cup plants, bright yellow petals glowing in the early morning's golden light... like little infinite suns shining. ☀️ #photography #flowers #prairie #nature

The yellow flowers of August 🌼 (1/4) I love the tall Compass Plants of the prairie, and the way they sway gently in the wind. 😍 I like watching the little morning birds hop from plant to plant, scouting for breakfast.

Just a pretty sunrise for Friday! 🥳

My favorite summer flower is Liatris 💕 Have you ever walked through a field of these flowers? It's a funny sensation! They are heavier than expected, especially covered in morning dew. The big blooms thump softly against your legs as you walk through them. #photography #prairie #liatris

When I say peak prairie season, this is what I'm talking about... 😍. I actually have seen a few really pretty sunrises over the last couple of weeks, so I pulled in a little closer on this one. I love those tall compass plants. 💛 #photography #sunrise #prairie #midewinnationaltallgrassprairie