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A small crystalline structure from inside a geode reflects natural light

For some reason, my mind connected this image to the opening scene from "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" as the animation pans through the interior structure of the snowflake on which the setting takes place.

#Grinch #Movies #MacroPhotogrpahy #Crystal #Geode #Winter #Nature #Sony

Thank you!

No bracketing here haha, this was taken with a Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens with macro attachment

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A branch of moss reaches over a stick to absorb more sunlight

Such a shallow focus with macro photography, I love these little landscapes

#smalllandscapes #macrophotography #landscapephotography #nature #moss #fern #green #warm

A small twig lies at rest as new growth rises from its center, slowly being overtaken by the surrounding foliage.

This macro shot of foliage growing inside of a broken twig has a fantasy-esque feel in the scale and perspective of small landscapes. In my mind, I see a full sized tree being reclaimed by nature emerging from its center.

#smalllandscapes #landscapephotogrpahy #rainforest #fantasy #green #nature

A water droplet hanging from a sprig due to surface tension demonstrates the plant's structure of tiny fibers that trap air between the leaf and droplet. A tiny sprig is able to prevent this water droplet from moving due to it's minuscule fibers along the leaf itself, trapping air bubbles between the water droplet and the leaf

A small sprig keeps the water droplet in place thanks to its tiny fibers on the leaf, which trap air bubbles between the droplet and the surface.

#macrophotogrpahy #photogrpahy #sony #effervescence

Light illuminates the interior of an old tree trunk

Light illuminates the interior of an old tree trunk

#perspective #photography #lighting

Light reflecting off of a structurally chaotic formation of ice.

A macro shot of this very small ice formation.

#macrophotography #winter #textures

Once again …

I 💚 Small Landscapes

A grove of lichen perched atop a moss covered rock face resembling a cliff

Macro photography is still landscape photography if you get the right angle

#macrophotography #naturephotography #lichen #green #landscapephotography #photography #nature

Same!!

A Ruddy Darter dragonfly is perched on a blade off tall grass

Ruddy Darter's conservation status is regarded as secure, and indeed numbers seem to be increasing in some locations.

#Insects #dragonfly #photography

A seaweed covered rock is highlighted in the foggy atmosphere.

Photo taken in Maine near Acadia National Park.

#photography #landscapephotography #ocean

A crab disguised in seaweed takes a defensive stance

Aw, the little guy just wants a hug

In a field of seaweed-covered stones, one rises above the rest. This landscape photo captures the scene, with the sun casting light on the foggy atmosphere.

One of the things I appreciate about photography is how it pushes me to explore new perspectives, often leading to moments of unexpected beauty. A kneeling glance at this stone, jutting out higher than the others, was one of those subtle yet surprisingly stunning instances.

#priderock #photogrpahy

A stone bathed in clear ocean water creates turbulence in the gentle waves that wash over and around it.

The texture of the water is mesmerizing

#photography #sony

Thank you!

Wow. Truly talented. Love these illustrations

A small island of trees is bathed in sunlight, its reflection shimmering on the calm ocean waters, set against a backdrop of towering pine trees.

"Learning is a process where knowledge is presented to us, then shaped through understanding, discussion and #reflection."
-Paulo Freire

#landscape #landscapephotography #ocean #photography #revolutionary

A young white tail deer uses its nose to forage through the snow in search of food.

Saw some deer nuzzling their noses in the snow. 11/10 would photograph again.

#wildlifephotogrpahy #photogrpahy #wildlife #winter

As the sun sets it lays on a bed of leaves. It shines warm lights into the volumetric fog of the backlit sky and shades the foreground

Fog creates a volumetric sense of depth for atmospheric photos.

#photography #landscapephotography #nature

No matter how sophisticated
the camera, the photographer
is still the one that takes the
picture #photography

A beam of light shining from the forest canopy highlights this parasitic fungus that sprouted from the nutrient dense carpet of boss blanketing the forest floor.

Phaeolus Schweinitzii is a fungal pathogen that causes butt rot on conifers such as Douglas-fir, Spruce, Fir, Hemlock ,Pine and Larch.

#fungi #acadianationalpark #schoodicpeninsula #photography #mycology #nature

A rugged shoreline made up of boulders and rocks gradually gives way to a soft layer of moss covering the beach, with dense evergreen trees filling the landscape beyond the foreground.

I spy: An ideal spot to take a nap

#acadianationalpark #schoodicpenisula #photography #landscapephotography

First time I’ve reshared this since taking it 2 years ago - not a huge fan of sharing old work though there’ll be a few on here likely not seen this image. Seems appropriate for the current conditions in the UK which makes a nice change 😀
#landscapephotography #photography #lakedistrict #winter

Fierce winds drive off snow and ice from the peaks of Paine Grande in Patagonia's Torres del Paine National Park. There is a whole world of drama and grandeur to be found far above in the peaks of mountains, and especially so for Patagonia!

A moment of sublime beauty as heavy clouds slowly lift, unveiling the majesty that lurks behind. Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile.

A moment of unspeakable beauty as the last light of day touches churning clouds rushing over the jagged cliff faces of South Africa's Table Mountain.

For me there is nothing as beautiful as mountains emerging behind clearing clouds. It is magical and ethereal, and can be so in infinitely many ways. Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia.

A few reasons why I love clouds! 😊

#photography #travel #bluesky #nature #landscape #naturephotography #landscapephotography

Keeping subjects between cautious and triggered by my presence; body language is sometimes an effective form of interspecies communication.

#photography #nature #wildlifephotography #acadianationalpark #smallbusiness