These two flamingos were flirting. Flamingos shake their heads at each other in a synchronized courtship ritual known as "head flagging". 💘 #naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #birdphotography #birds #flamingos #eastcoastkin #photography

This Chromodoris alcalai nudibranch was laying eggs. Can you see the thin white trail on the coral she was spinning in a circle? It would eventually become ribbon-like, somewhat like a bow on a gift. #marinelifephotography #marinelife #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #eastcoastkin #photography

I captured the North American and Pelican Nebulae with 22 hours of integration time. 🤩 High resolution: app.astrobin.com/i/t4lgmp - Telescope: Askar FRA500 (0.7x) - Camera: ZWO ASI2600MC DUO - Mount: ZWO AM5N #astrophotography #astronomy #nature #longexposure #nebula #eastcoastkin #photography

A mountain-like headland named Dashibishan juts out from Hualien's coastline, sheltering a bay known as Jici Beach. It adds to a stunning view of Taiwan's east coast. #landscapephotography #landscape #seascapephotography #seascape #naturephotography #nature #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography

It's always nice to spend time with sea turtles when diving. This Hawkbill was poking its head in and out of the reef, searching for sponges to eat. #marinelifephotography #marinelife #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #eastcoastkin #scuba #photography

I captured 17 hours of the Pi Scorpii Nebula, a bluish-grey reflection nebula illuminated by blue stars in Pi Scorpii. The red emission is hydrogen-alpha gas. High-resolution: app.astrobin.com/i/1qfewn #astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #longexposure #eastcoastkin #photography

The Candy Crab camouflages itself by mimicking the Carnation Coral, changing its color and decorating itself with polyps from the coral. Can you see it? #marinelifephotography #marinelife #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #eastcoastkin #scuba #photography

Good morning, Bluesky! 🌞 A long-exposure image at sunrise portrays the weathering of the Hualien, Taiwan coastline near the Tropic of Cancer. #landscapephotography #landscape #seascapephotography #seascape #naturephotography #nature #longexposure #eastcoastkin #sunrise #taiwan #asia #photography

I captured the Christmas Tree Cluster with 24 hrs of integration time using my Askar FRA500, AM5N mount, and ASI2600MC Duo camera. High-resolution: app.astrobin.com/i/mk69k8 #astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #longexposure #christmastree #starcluster #eastcoastkin #photography

This Orchid mantis is at its L-2 stage, having only molted once. She is super tiny at this stage of her life. She'll be much larger as an adult. #naturephotography #nature #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #prayingmantis #mantis #insects #eastcoastkin #photography

I took a liveaboard to Komodo, Indonesia, and dove Manta Alley, a cleaning station for Manta Rays. They visit the station to have cleaner fish groom them. My closest encounter... #marinelifephotography #marinelife #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #eastcoastkin #photography

Taiwan's Taroko Gorge is one of only three marble gorges in the world. Historically, its indigenous people battled colonial Japanese forces in 1914 in a long conflict, the Taroko War. #landscapephotography #landscape #naturephotography #nature #gorge #taroko #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography

I took this macro shot of a Chromodoris alcalai nudibranch on Green Island's Da Bai Sha reef, in Taiwan. The dive site is one of the Island's best. #marinelifephotography #marinelife #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #ocean #scuba #eastcoastkin #photography

Whirlpool Galaxy M51, captured with my Celestron EdgeHD 8" (0.7x) 1422mm f/7, ZWO ASI533MC Pro camera, and ZWO AM5n mount. In Hualien, Taiwan (Bortle 3). High-definition: app.astrobin.com/i/n4ivw8 #astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #longexposure #eastcoastkin #photography

My telescope rigs: a refractor (for nebulae) and an SCT (for lunar, planetary, and galactic). The mounts are an AM5n & AM7, the cameras are an ASI533MC and ASI2600MC DUO. The tripod is an Avalon T-pod 90. #astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #eastcoastkin #photography #telescopes

IC 4665 Poseidon's Trident is an open star cluster in the constellation Ophiuchus, and lies about 1,100 light-years away from Earth. High-resolution app.astrobin.com/i/47gd69 #astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #longexposure #starcluster #stars #eastcoastkin #photography

This was both a super and a blue moon, taken with my telephoto lens. I rendered it as a mineral moon to reveal the colors of its mineral deposits. #astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #landscapephotography #landscape #longexposure #moon #lunar #eastcoastkin #photography

I'm not sure who was more curious, me or the Longhorn Cowfish. 😆 #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #marinelife #cowfish #fish #eastcoastkin #photography

These Lynx Spiders are super tiny, so I added my Raynox DCR-250 to my Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Lens. #naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #eastcoastkin #spider #photography

This little Amazon Milk frog is a froglet. They're such cute little guys. I have a mating pair and hope to have many froglets in the future.🥰 #naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #photography #amphibian #treefrog #frog #herps

I captured the Bode's and Cigar galaxies and Integrated Flux Nebulosity (IFN), aka interstellar dust. Long exposures for 35 hrs. on the new moon revealed the faint IFN. High-resolution: app.astrobin.com/i/3avvzc #astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #eastcoastkin #photography

Coincidentally, this Sebae Clownfish was finding refuge in a Sebae Anemone. They're named after Albertus Seba, the zoologist who catalogued them. Sebae Clowfish prefer carpet anemones. #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #marinelife #eastcoastkin #photography

Good morning, Bluesky!🌞 A sunrise over the Asia Pacific from Hualien, Taiwan. Enjoy your Sunday. 😎 #landscapephotography #landscape #seascapephotography #seascape #naturephotography #nature #sunrise #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography

In late 2025 and early 2026, we had a couple of amazing comets visible to the naked eye, C/2025 A6 Lemmon and C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS). Both were recently discovered in 2025. ☄️🤩 #astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #eastcoastkin #comets #photography

I recently took a scuba diving trip—a twelve-day liveaboard in Indonesia. We went island hopping, and one of them was Komodo Island, where I saw the infamous Komodo Dragons. Perhaps I was a little too close. 😆 #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #eastcoastkin #photography

The Styan's bulbul is endemic to Taiwan. Its population is declining, but it is still well established here in Hualien. Unfortunately, it is now classified as vulnerable to extinction. #naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #birding #birds #taiwan #eastcoastkin #photography

The Chuyin riverbank marsh in Hualien, Taiwan, is an ideal place for photographing amphibians and snakes at night. #landscapephotography #landscape #naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #wetland #marsh #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography

I took this macro shot of a Xeno Crab on a Gorgonian Sea Fan in Sogod Bay, Philippines. There were many macro subjects. #marinelifephotography #marinelife #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #crab #scuba #eastcoastkin #photography

I revealed much of the red H-alpha surrounding the Flame and Horsehead Nebulae with a longer-than-usual integration time. High resolution: app.astrobin.com/i/7198wr #astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #eastcoastkin #photography

Liyu Lake in Hualien hosts Taiwan's national dragon boat races during Asia's Dragon Boat Festival. This year, it hosted the international competitions. 😎 #landscapephotography #landscape #naturephotography #nature #lake #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography

I discovered a Long-legged Spider Crab on a night dive. It decorated itself with nearby seaweed, creating camouflage and mimicking its environment. Luckily, I had my macro lens.🍀 #marinelifephotography #marinelife #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #eastcoastkin #photography

My Spiny Flower mantis reached adulthood and earned his wings. They had time to dry out, so it was time to exhibit those beautiful wings! 😍 #naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #prayingmantis #mantis #insects #eastcoastkin #photography

Nestled within faint clouds of dark interstellar dust is the Iris Nebula. Captured with a fast scope at f/3.9, 34 hours of integration, Bortle 1 skies, and a new moon, I revealed an abundance of dark nebulosity. #astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #eastcoastkin #photography

Shakadang Trail in Taiwan's Taroko Gorge is a wonderful trek through tropical mountainous terrain. Not far from the trailhead is this crystal-clear pool for cooling off after the hike. #landscapephotography #landscape #naturephotography #nature #taroko #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography

The pond at the local park in my neighborhood has a new resident. It's the first muscovy duck I've seen there. #naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #birdphotography #birds #ducks #eastcoastkin #photography

This dragonfly is a Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens). It was preening its tarsus as it rested on a branch. #naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #dragonflies #insects #eastcoastkin #photography

The Boogeyman Nebula is a dark nebula, a cloud of cosmic dust, outlined by red hydrogen emission nebulosity. Its glowing eyes are the star-lit reflection nebula vdB 62. High-resolution: app.astrobin.com/i/cdhqmx #astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #eastcoastkin #photography

I encountered an Electric Flame Scallop exhibiting its illusory method of warding off predators by shimmering its mantle, giving the impression it is electric. #marinelifephotography #marinelife #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #eastcoastkin #photography

At dusk, the clownfish's host anemone curls up into a ball and rests for the night. Opening to the morning sun, it feeds the microscopic algae living within its tissue. The algae are its food source. #marinelifephotography #marinelife #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #eastcoastkin #photography

Today I'm sharing NGC 1333 and IC 348. I dedicated 20 hrs to integration. I'm looking forward to June and the annual change in weather; clearer skies are on the horizon, clear skies! ✨ High-resolution: app.astrobin.com/i/4pgxmv #astrophotography #astronomy #nature #eastcoastkin #photography

Meet Potpourri, one of my devil's flower mantises. He is at his L-3 stage of development, having only molted twice. Devil's Flowers are one of the largest mantis species. #naturephotography #nature #macrophotography #macro #wildlife #prayingmantis #mantis #insect #eastcoastkin #photography

This reef is near my home, where we frequently scuba dive. When I stand at the edge of the reef, I feel compelled to jump in, even without my dive gear. 😆 #landscapephotography #landscape #seascapephotography #seascape #naturephotography #nature #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography

I captured LBN 406, the Laughing Skull Nebula, located in Draco. It's a rarely photographed faint molecular cloud. I dedicated 35 hours to integration time. High-definition: app.astrobin.com/i/6higco #astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #longexposure #eastcoastkin #photography

My Devil's Flower Mantis had his final molt and matured into an adult, earning his wings. He will need time to dry them out and harden his exoskeleton in preparation for his first meal. #naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #prayingmantis #insects #eastcoastkin #photography

This Black-crowned Night Heron was preening and drying itself in the morning sunlight, after fishing for a meal. It's one of many types of herons in Hualien, Taiwan. #naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #birdphotography #birds #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography

Good morning, Bluesky! 🌞 A contagious smile to start your day. 🙂 #naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #amphibian #treefrog #frog #herps #eastcoastkin #photography

Lower's Nebula - Sh2-261, aka The Eye of Ra The nebula resembles "The Eye of Ra," an ancient Egyptian symbol that personifies the sun god; it embodies the wrath of the sun, which dispelled the pharaohs enemies. #astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #eastcoastkin #photography

Nature endowed the Moss Mantis with a moss-like appearance, enabling it to camouflage itself in a mossy environment. #naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #prayingmantis #insects #eastcoastkin #photography

A sunset over the Asia Pacific from Green Island in Taiwan. Good morning to those of you on the other side of the Pacific. 🌞 #landscapephotography #landscape #seascapephotography #seascape #naturephotography #nature #sunset #taiwan #eastcoastkin #photography

Watch this Flamboyant Cuttlefish use one of its two feeding tentacles, often referred to as its tongue, to capture a small fish. The zooplankton was swarming my video light on this night dive. #marinelife #scuba #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #eastcoastkin #photography