Autumn's peak in the McCormick Wilderness Area, UP MI, USA. LOVE this place!

Looks like this Black Bear is preparing well for winter. This practice of storing as many calories for hibernation is also called hyperphagia. Took this just north of Duluth, MN. #Bears #BlackBear #NaturePhotography #DuluthMN #MN #WildlifePhotography

I knew I noticed a lot of Blue Jays the last few days along Superior's Shore near Duluth, MN, which is where Hawk Ridge is. Turns out they tallied over 8,000 Blue Jays on their amazing bird counts from 9/17/25 This is my first and only painting of this species "Blue and Gold", acrylic, 8x8 #BlueJays

Hannah Arendt said 'The death of human empathy is one of the earliest & most telling signs of a culture about to fall into barbarism' We saw the recent cruelty of MAGA denying empathy to Melissa Hortman Empathy for Kirk—not because he ever acted like a decent human—but because we are decent humans

This is one of my best landscape photos from last year. As my favorite season begins it will be fun to see if I can top this one this year. This is the October image for the 2025 John McFaul Northwoods Landscapes Calendar, taken in the Sylvania Wilderness Area, UP, MI. #Fall #NaturePhotos #MI

Currently, the sparse population of Upper Peninsula bull moose travel far and wide in search of cows to mate with. Offering the best seasonal odds of seeing a moose in the UP or the Northwoods of WI. Here's my interpretation of that scenario "Diamond in the Rough - Moose", acrylic, 16x20, SOLD.

"Ten Mile Mallards", ships to Whitehouse, TN, today. Thanks, Andy!

After 15 years I suppose it's time to put a current photo up in the "About the Artist" section of my professional website. From my kayak where I get the most paddles in, the Gile Flowage, WI, USA. #JohnMcFaulWildlifeArtist #Kayaking #Northwoods #PhotooftheArtist

Was hoping to see some of the coyotes that frequent a meadow where the deer graze in the evenings. No coyotes this time, but definitely appreciated this buck still in summer's velvet and orange coat. Took this in Miner's Heritage Park, UP MI, USA. #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #BuckDeer #Michigan

When this porcupine discovered there was an imposing primate looking down on him/her from above the bike tire it was investigating. Iron Belle Trail, near Bessemer, MI, USA. #Porcupine #IronBelleTrail #UpperPenninsula #Michigan #Northwoods #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhoto

Fawn right after dawn. Good Morning! #Fawn #FawnPhoto #NaturePhotography #Deer #WildlifePhotography #Michigan #Dawn'sLight #NorthwoodsSummer

There's a large old oak tree in the studio yard and the acorn mast is bountiful this year. Definitely being noticed by the resident wildlife. #Nature #NaturePhotos #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #Chipmunk #Acorns #FallMast #OakTrees #BackyardWildlife

Of course I cherish sunny days and landscapes when the fall colors are peaking, but also found a closer look on a rainy day interesting, hence one of my new reproductions "Four Leaves". #WallArt #NaturePhotography #Fal #Autumn #AutumnLeaves #ContemporaryNaturePhotos #FramwedArt #HomeDecor

Rachel is Right ! Chump is At War With Democracy, and Our American Values and Institutions...

Water Lily closeup. This was from Tuesday's paddle on Black Lake in Wisconsin's Chequamegon National Forest. Last year it had the most extraordinary Water Lily bloom I had ever witnessed, this year it was considerably more subtle, but beautiful none the less. Have a great Friday, ALL! #Naturephoto

Just had my first paddle on Lake Superior of 2025. Here is the experienced sunset. This was on her south shore adjacent to Ottawa National Forest, UP MI, USA. #LakeSuperior #NaturePhotography #UpperMichigan #OttawaNationalForest #Kayaking #NationalForests #UpNorth #Sunsets #GreatLakes #Seascapes

Didn't see much wildlife on last evening's paddle, was happy to encounter a coyote on the drive back though. Have a great Saturday, ALL! #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #Coyote #Candids #UpNorth #Wisconsin #NorthWoods

New John McFaul wildlife print releases. L to R, "Primary Bull - Moose", "Diamond in the Rough - Moose", "Exploring with Mom - Black Bear", "Primeval Flight - Loon". #WildlifeArt #PrintReleases #CabinDecor #LodgeFurnishings #Loon #BlackBear #Moose #FramedArt #RealisticPaintings

The Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge reopens ahead of schedule. It was the main subject-matter for a commission I completed a few years ago, pictured here. "The Bridge", acrylic, 18x24, commission. #Paintings #Art #ImpressionisticPainting #MinneapolisStoneArchBridgePainting #AcrylicPainting

My second paddle in Upper Michigan's Sylvania Wilderness Area this year. My first trip this year I came upon the most picturesque active loon site of my life, so I had little hope I could come close to that on this second trip. Looming clouds and probable rain seemed ominous. Glad I went anyways!

Happy World Snake Day, ALL! The largest snake I've ever seen in the Northwoods. Taken in Wisconsin's Turtle Flambeau Flowage, this is a Northern Water Snake. I'd just returned from Panama where I was always on the lookout for their numerous species of venomous snakes, didn't see any. Then this!

A Garter Snake whose sunning I interrupted when I launched my kayak yesterday. Gile Flowage, WI, USA. #NaturePhotography #UpNorth #ReptilePhotography #GarterSnake #WildlifePhotography #SnakePhoto #Wisconsin #Kayaking

From last evening's kayak paddle on the Montreal River, WI, USA. Of course it was placid as it could be back here. Earlier when I was attempting to video a fledgling Bald Eagle's first flights I was battling rough waters from high winds. Was nice to recharge with the Wood Thrushes song though.

"Reflective Morning - Loon" shipped to Waynesville, MO, thanks LeRoy! #Loon #Loonart #WildlifeArt #Nature #NatureArt #SignedPrint #CabinDeor #LodgeArt #MN #MI #WI #BoundaryWaters #CanoeAreaWilderness #UpNorth #Paintings #NaturePaintings

Shipped to Markesan, WI, USA today. Print of "Payoff - Bighorn Sheep". Thanks, Landon!

WIP, my first underwater loon painting. Inspired by a recent paddle in Upper Michigan's Sylvania Wilderness Area, where one swam under my kayak. Thought I'd be done sometime this week, now will be thrilled if it can be finished by Monday. Too much potential to rush through on this one. #Loon #Art

Was able to get some pretty good photos of some Trumpeter Swan Cygnets last week but this shot from a couple years ago is still what I consider a personal best, so far. Taken in Wisconsin's Chequamegon National Forest. Have a great Thursday, ALL! #Swans #Wildlifephotography #TrumpeterSwans #Nature

Saw my first loonlets of 2025 yesterday. Enclosed here is "Twins II - Loons" the first piece in which I painted them. This is still my most popular reproduction. The 36x48, original acrylic was a commission. #Loons #WildlifeART #Nature #NatureART #ART #MN #BoundaryWatersWilderness #Northwoods

Lupines and the new orange summer coats on the deer are beautiful components of June. Felt fortunate to encounter the combination last evening. #Wildflowers #Deer #Lupines #WildlifePhotos #NaturePhotos #Michigan #Northwoods

So new it's eyes were still blue. Have a great Friday, ALL! #Fawn #WildlifePhotography #Nature #NaturePhotography #Deer #JuneWildlife #Northwoods #Wisconsin

From last evening's kayak on the Gile Flowage, WI, USA. Have a great Thursday, ALL! #kayaking #naturephotography #Wisconsin #UpNorth #Northwoods #LandscapePhotography

Twelve-spotted skimmer, my favorite Northwoods dragonfly. Love how they buzz around my kayak and eat mosquitoes. Taken in Northern WI, USA. #Dragonflies #Wildlife #NaturePhotos #Northwoods #Wisconsin #Insects #WildlifePhotography

Bottle-nosed Dolphins taken in Key Largo, FL, USA., many years ago now. Click on image if you'd like to see both of them. Happy World Ocean Day, ALL! #Dolphins #WorldOceanDay #Bottle-nosedDolphins #MarineMammals #Florida #NaturePhotos #KeyLargo #FloridaKeys #Wildlife #NaturePhotos #Oceans

Not panicking, getting ready to bite back at the bum!

White white-tailed deer with her fawn. I took this near Boulder Junction, WI, USA. #WhiteDeer #WI #Northwoods #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #Nature #NaturePhotography #Deer #Mammals #Fawn

First female Painted Turtle I encountered laying her eggs in 2025. Turtle Flambeau Flowage, WI, USA. #Turtlelayingeggs #PaintedTurtle #UpNorth #WI #TurtleFlambeauFlowage #Nature #NaturePhotography #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #NorthWoods #Reptiles #June

Tiger Swallowtails, Turtle Flambeau Flowage, WI. #Butterflies #TigerSwallowtails #Nature #Naturephotography #TurtleFlambeauFlowage #Northwoods #Wisconsin #Wildlife #Wildlifephotography

Print of "Everything's Right - Black Lab" ships to Beaufort, NC, today. Thanks, Rebecca! #Blacklab #Huntingdog #Sportingart #Duckhunting #Dogportrait #Dogart #Dogcommission

Yesterday granted my first paddle in the Sylvania Wilderness Area ( UP MI) for 2025. It did not disappoint! Pictured here is the most picturesque loon nesting site I've ever encountered. For obvious reasons I can't disclose the location. Will post an album later today. Have a great Friday, ALL!

Happy World Otter Day, ALL! My most recent capture, from the North Country Trail in Ottawa National Forest, UP MI, USA. #WorldOtterDay #RiverOtter #Otter #NationalForest #NorthCountryTrail #Northwoods #UpperMichigan #Wildlife #WeaselFamily

"Reflective Morning - Loon." Signed, open-edition print, ships to Placerville, CA. today. Thanks, Olivia! #Loon #Loonpainting #Wildlifeart #Nature #Natureart #Birdart #Signedprint

"This Memorial Day weekend, remember, and express our deep gratitude for, all those who have died in service to our nation. The freedom that we, and many others in the world, enjoy today was made possible by their sacrifice." My Bald Eagle painting "Superior", acrylic, 36x48, SOLD. #MemorialDay

Elk are bearing their calves now. Took this a few years ago in Wisconsin's Chequamegon National Forest, USA. #Elk #Elkcalves #NationalForests #Wisconsin #Northwoods #UpNorth #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #ChequamegonNationalForest #NaturePhotos #Spring

Was pleased to see that my photo "From Above - Black Bear" just won Viewbug's "Echo Award". Took this at Minnesota's Vince Shute Preserve, has to be the best place to see wild black bears in the world. #BlackBear #Bearphoto #Nature #Naturephotos #Wildlife #Wildlifephotography #MN #Northwoods

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Trilliums are definitely one of my favorite Northwoods blooms. Wonder what they're like from the perspective of a Deer Mouse? This shot is definitely a contender for the May 2026 image for the John McFaul Northwoods Wildlife Calendar 😉. #Trilliums #Naturephotography #Deermice #Springflowers #Nature

Bumblebee in Wild Rose. Every year on May 20, the world celebrates World Bee Day, a global call to recognize the vital role bees and other pollinators play in keeping our ecosystems alive and our plates full. Happy World Bee Day, ALL! #Worldbeeday #Bees #Polination #Ecosystems #Agriculture

A misty, chilly, somewhat gloomy day seemed to make this defiant beauty stand out even more than usual. First Trillium photo of 2025. Taken on the Iron Belle Trail, UP MI, USA. #Naturephotography #Wildflowers #Trillium #Northwoods #Springflowers #Michigan #Outdoors

"Through the Ripples - Trumpeter Swans", acrylic, 12x12, SOLD. Yesterday was "Endangered Species Day". The Trumpeter Swan, once teetering on the brink of extinction, has made a remarkable comeback thanks to conservation efforts. They are the epitome of successful conservation policies in mho.