A tan and black Banded Sphinx Moth rests on the fronds of a palm tree.

A tan and black Banded Sphinx Moth rests on the fronds of a palm tree.

I went to the beach with my family yesterday and when we got back and pulled into the driveway, I look to my left and look what I see! This is a Banded Sphinx Moth! It was just a little bit smaller than my palm! 😍

#wildlifephotography #nature #mothsofbluesky #moth #moths #bandedsphinx #sphinx

I was at the beach with my family when I spotted it, there were about five of them resting in a tree. Luckily I brought my camera! 😁

A small Atala butterfly rests on a leaf. It has black wings with blue dots on them and a bright orange body.

A small Atala butterfly rests on a leaf. It has black wings with blue dots on them and a bright orange body.

Listed as a "species of greatest conservational need", Atala butterflies were once almost wiped out due to over harvesting of the Coontie palm. Thanks to more use of the plant in landscaping, they are making a comeback!

#nature #photography #atala #butterfly #butterflies #butterfliesofbluesky

A black and white striped Black and White Warbler clings to a tree trunk.

A black and white striped Black and White Warbler clings to a tree trunk.

Found this Black and White Warbler creeping up and down a tree trunk in true Black and White Warbler fashion 😂

#birds #birding #birder #birdwatching #birdsofbluesky #birdsoftheworld #wildlifephotography #nature #photography #myphoto #photographersofbluesky #🪶

A pastel and charcoal drawing of a Papillion dog laying down with a small green plaid tie on.

A rough sketch of Tristan done in vine charcoal.

An original photo of Tristan the Papilion, wearing his little green tie.

This is Tristan Bubba Abbott, he passed away two years ago and for my moms birthday I decided to draw this for her 😊He was the best dog and he was fiercely loyal and loving to the end 🥲🌈🐶

18x24, Pastels and charcoal.

#art #drawing #artwork #illustration #artistsofbluesky #charcoal #artlovers #dog

Beautiful! Well done! 😍👏

Love this bord 😍

A figure drawing of a female nude body. This piece is utilizing the reductive method of drawing, where the paper is covered in a layer of charcoal and then I take an eraser to create the female figure.

This reductive figure study was done as part of my figure drawing class last semester! 😁

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A charcoal reductive drawing of an American Alligator skull sitting on a pedestal.

A charcoal and graphite cross contour drawing of an asaro head sitting on a pedestal.

A pastel and graphite drawing of a water buffalo skull.

A graphite and pastel drawing of a paper bag done on black paper.

A while ago I decided to go back to school to take a few classes in things that interest me 😁 This work is from my Drawing 1 class!

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A female Anhinga perches on a tree limb with its wings partially extended, drying them out.

A female Anhinga is seen in close up, drying out its wings.

A female Anhinga can be seen in close up, looking towards the sky with wings extended.

Anhingas differ from other waterbirds because their feathers aren't waterproof! This is why you'll often see Anhingas like this one drying out their wings! 😍😁

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A Limpkin wades through shallow water with an Apple Snail dangling out of its mouth. PHOTO TAKEN BY @tjtakingpictures. I got permission to post this photo!

A Limpkin is seen standing on the edge of the water, its neck tucked in a bit.

A close up of a Limpkin looking to the right. A single drop of water collects on the end of its long beak.

✨ Limpkin appreciation post! ✨

Fun fact: Limpkins are considered indicator species because of their reliance on the Apple Snail as a food source! The availability of Apple Snails in wetlands indicates a healthy aquatic environment!
#birds #birding #birder #birdwatching #birdsofbluesky #🪶 #limpkin

A pink Morning Glory wildflower blooms from the grass.

A tall yellow Primrose Flower grows from the grass.

A bright yellow Coreopsis wildflower is pictured with two blooms. Looks similar to a sunflower, just much smaller.

A purple False Indigo wildflower is pictured with three bloom spikes.

Here are some wildflowers currently in season here in Central Florida! 🌸😍💗

#wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #photography #myphoto #photographersofbluesky #photographersunite #florida #wildflowers #flowers #native #wildflowerphotography #summer #wildflowerseason #nativeplants

A small yellow, tan and orange Fiery Skipper rests on a small wildflower.

A small yellow, tan and orange Fiery Skipper rests on a small wildflower. Its wings are partially outstretched with its back facing the camera.

Meet the Fiery Skipper butterfly! 😍🦋

#wildlifephotography #nature #photography #myphoto #butterfly #butterflies #entomology #insectsofbluesky #fieryskipper #skipper #butterfliesofbluesky #insects

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😂😂😂👏

Aw! I hope so! 😍💚

An Eastern Meadowlark stands on a power line with its back towards the camera. It has a bright yellow neck and a sharp beak.

An Eastern Meadowlark rests on a power line, its bright yellow stomach and neck are visible.

Saw my first Eastern Meadowlark the other week! 😍

The quality of the photos vary, as the first was taken with a longer lens. Of course, when I finally get the long lens out, it turns around to show me its backside 😂

#birds #birding #birder #birdwatching #birdsofbluesky #birdsoftheworld #nature #🪶

A tree with bright yellow blooms contrasts beautifully with the clear blue sky behind it.

Happy Friday, Blueskyers 💙 Here's a tree that made me happy...hopefully it can bring you some joy in such a dark time...struggling to see the hope in these bleak times, but when I look to nature I can see it...

I hope you all are well 🙏💚

#nature #trees #hope #naturephotography #blooms #8647

😂😂😂 they really are!

😃🙏🙏🙏💚

A White Peacock butterfly rests on a plant.

A yellow Orange-barred Sulphur rests on a red flower.

A small Cassius Blue butterfly rests on a white wildflower.

(2/2)The butterflies were out in full force the other day at Mead Botanical Gardens! 😍🦋🌈

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A yellow Eastern Tiger Swallowtail rests on the ground, likely drinking water and gathering nutrients from the soil!

A black with orange and blue spots Spicebush Swallowtail rests on some small rocks.

A black and yellow striped Zebra Longwing butterfly rests on a flower.

A brown Horace's Duskywing butterfly rests on some mulch.

(1/2)The butterflies were out in full force the other day at Mead Botanical Gardens! 😍🦋🌈

#wildlifephotography #nature #photography #myphoto #butterfly #butterflies #entomology #insectsofbluesky #easterntigerswallowtail #spicebushswallowtail #zebralongwing #horcesduskywing #butterfliesofbluesky

A curious Grackle takes a ride on my car at Black Point Wildlife Drive!

#birds #birding #birder #birdwatching #birdsofbluesky #birdsoftheworld #wildlifephotography #nature #photography #myphoto #grackle #🪶

A close up of a black Grackle with purple and blue iridescence, it's in the middle of a call, with it's mouth open.

A close up of a black Grackle with purple and blue iridescence, it's in the middle of a call, with it's mouth open. It's between blinks so its eyelid is shut making it look like it has white eyes.

This curious Grackle took a ride on the hood of my car at Black Point Wildlife Drive, naturally I had to snap some pics! I have a video I'll upload after this 😂😀

#birds #birding #birder #birdwatching #birdsofbluesky #birdsoftheworld #wildlifephotography #nature #photography #myphoto #grackle #🪶

hahaha they do! 😍

Thank you so much! 😁🙏🦋

A grey, black and white Loggerhead Shrike stands on the top of a light pole.

A grey, black and white Loggerhead Shrike stands on the top of a light pole.

A grey, black and white Loggerhead Shrike stands on the top of a light pole, looking in the direction of the camera.

I finally managed to track down a Loggerhead Shrike this morning! This bird is also called the Butcher bird because it impales its prey on sharp objects like barbed wire! 😱 Talk about brutal!

#birds #birding #birder #birdwatching #birdsofbluesky #birdsoftheworld #nature #myphoto #🪶 #shrike

A blue/purple Ceraunus Blue butterfly rests on a small blade of grass. It has black and white patterning on the side and black and white striped antennae.

A blue/purple Ceraunus Blue butterfly rests on a small blade of grass. It has black and white patterning on the side and black and white striped antennae.

A blue/purple Ceraunus Blue butterfly rests with its wings extended on a small blade of grass. It has black and white patterning on the side and black and white striped antennae.

Happy Saturday, Blueskyers! I managed to get a photo of this little Ceraunus Blue butterfly this morning, which is a lifer for me! 😍🦋💙

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It is indeed! 😁

Oh nice! They really are beautiful! 😍 Thanks so much! 🙏