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A square-format, macro photograph of a honeybee foraging on a bright yellow wild sunflower. The bee is positioned in the center of the dark, textured disk florets, its body dusted with pollen. The vibrant yellow ray petals radiate outward, captured in sharp focus against a soft, muted brown and green bokeh background. The lighting is warm and directional, and the image is finished with a subtle dark vignette that concentrates the viewer's focus on the interaction between the insect and the flower.

Thousand Springs State Park, ID

A square-format, macro photograph of a honeybee foraging on a bright yellow wild sunflower. The bee is positioned in the center of the dark, textured disk florets, its body dusted with pollen. The vibrant yellow ray petals radiate outward, captured in sharp focus against a soft, muted brown and green bokeh background. The lighting is warm and directional, and the image is finished with a subtle dark vignette that concentrates the viewer's focus on the interaction between the insect and the flower. Thousand Springs State Park, ID

Honeybee on a sunflower 🐝🌻 #ColorADay #YellowThu

#ArtYear #ArtChallenges #EastCoastKin #photography #art #insects #insectphotography #CanonR6

7 hours ago 12 2 0 0
A square-format, high-angle photograph of a Swallow-tailed Kite soaring through a bright, cloudy sky. The bird is captured from below, showcasing its iconic deeply forked tail and the stark contrast between its white underparts and dark flight feathers. The kite is banking slightly, highlighting its graceful and aerodynamic silhouette. The background is a soft, high-key blend of white clouds and pale blue sky, finished with a subtle vignette and a thin white border with rounded corners.

Midway, GA

A square-format, high-angle photograph of a Swallow-tailed Kite soaring through a bright, cloudy sky. The bird is captured from below, showcasing its iconic deeply forked tail and the stark contrast between its white underparts and dark flight feathers. The kite is banking slightly, highlighting its graceful and aerodynamic silhouette. The background is a soft, high-key blend of white clouds and pale blue sky, finished with a subtle vignette and a thin white border with rounded corners. Midway, GA

Swallow-tailed Kite for @alan678.bsky.social's #BirdOfTheDay theme #Insectivores πŸͺΆπŸ“·

#birds #photography #birdphotography #ECK #canonr6

7 hours ago 27 4 1 0

Imagine making Al slop when Roseate Spoonbills and Black-crowned Night-Herons already exist πŸͺΆπŸ“·

#birds

1 day ago 57 6 0 0
A vertical collage containing a four-frame action sequence of a Forster's Tern fishing in choppy coastal waters.

Top Frame: The tern is captured at the moment of impact, diving into the water with wings spread, creating a large white splash.

Second Frame: The bird emerges from the surf, seen from behind with its expansive wingspan fully extended. A small, silvery fish is visible, momentarily caught in the splash just below the bird's tail.

Third Frame: The tern gains altitude, lifting off the water's surface as the fish falls back into the sea, visible in the churning wake.

Bottom Frame: The tern flies away from the camera, its sleek white and gray plumage and deeply forked tail sharp against the blurred blue water.

The entire sequence is presented with a clean white border between the frames and a subtle, vignette-style edit.

Daufuskie Island, SC

A vertical collage containing a four-frame action sequence of a Forster's Tern fishing in choppy coastal waters. Top Frame: The tern is captured at the moment of impact, diving into the water with wings spread, creating a large white splash. Second Frame: The bird emerges from the surf, seen from behind with its expansive wingspan fully extended. A small, silvery fish is visible, momentarily caught in the splash just below the bird's tail. Third Frame: The tern gains altitude, lifting off the water's surface as the fish falls back into the sea, visible in the churning wake. Bottom Frame: The tern flies away from the camera, its sleek white and gray plumage and deeply forked tail sharp against the blurred blue water. The entire sequence is presented with a clean white border between the frames and a subtle, vignette-style edit. Daufuskie Island, SC

Forster's Tern for @robcrank68.bsky.social's #BirdOfTheDay theme #SplashingAround πŸͺΆπŸ“·

#birds #photography #birdphotography #ECK #CanonR5mkii

1 day ago 29 2 0 0

Wild Birds Unlimited across from Fashion Square is very good

2 days ago 3 0 0 0
A vertical photograph capturing a lively colony of Sandwich Terns on a sandy beach. The image focuses on a tight group in the foreground, showcasing their distinctive "shaggy" black crests, white plumage, and black bills with yellow tips. Several birds are engaged in social displays, with necks stretched and bills pointed skyward. The scene is processed with a cool, moody tone and a heavy dark vignette, while the background is filled with the soft-focus shapes of the rest of the colony. The photograph is finished with a distressed, vintage-style white border.

Tybee Island, GA

A vertical photograph capturing a lively colony of Sandwich Terns on a sandy beach. The image focuses on a tight group in the foreground, showcasing their distinctive "shaggy" black crests, white plumage, and black bills with yellow tips. Several birds are engaged in social displays, with necks stretched and bills pointed skyward. The scene is processed with a cool, moody tone and a heavy dark vignette, while the background is filled with the soft-focus shapes of the rest of the colony. The photograph is finished with a distressed, vintage-style white border. Tybee Island, GA

Sandwich Terns for @alan678.bsky.social's #BirdOfTheDay alt #WhatTheFlock πŸͺΆπŸ“·

#AnimalArtTuesday #birds #photography #birdphotography #ECK #CanonR5mkii

2 days ago 40 3 2 0
A square-format double exposure photograph. The primary silhouette is a Red-winged Blackbird perched on a branch with its beak wide open, as if mid-song. Contained within the bird and plant's form is the second exposure: the intense, swirling textures of a roaring bonfire, featuring glowing embers and licking flames in shades of deep red, orange, and bright yellow. The background is a stark, minimalist pale chartreuse, accented at the bottom by the dark, clean silhouettes of leafy branches that frame the central subject. The final image has a gritty, high-contrast texture and a vintage-style vignette.

A square-format double exposure photograph. The primary silhouette is a Red-winged Blackbird perched on a branch with its beak wide open, as if mid-song. Contained within the bird and plant's form is the second exposure: the intense, swirling textures of a roaring bonfire, featuring glowing embers and licking flames in shades of deep red, orange, and bright yellow. The background is a stark, minimalist pale chartreuse, accented at the bottom by the dark, clean silhouettes of leafy branches that frame the central subject. The final image has a gritty, high-contrast texture and a vintage-style vignette.

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#AnimalArtTuesday #SensoryArt #burn #ArtYear #birds #photography #birdphotography #ECK
#ArtChallenges #art

2 days ago 19 4 0 0
A landscape-oriented photograph of a Common Gallinule (also known as a Moorhen) foraging within a dense patch of aquatic vegetation, specifically water hyacinth. The bird is shown in profile, displaying its charcoal-black plumage, white flank stripe, and its most prominent feature: a bright red frontal shield that extends down into a yellow-tipped bill. The bird is surrounded by lush green leaves and clusters of pale purple water hyacinth flowers. The image is finished with a soft vignette and a rounded white border.

A landscape-oriented photograph of a Common Gallinule (also known as a Moorhen) foraging within a dense patch of aquatic vegetation, specifically water hyacinth. The bird is shown in profile, displaying its charcoal-black plumage, white flank stripe, and its most prominent feature: a bright red frontal shield that extends down into a yellow-tipped bill. The bird is surrounded by lush green leaves and clusters of pale purple water hyacinth flowers. The image is finished with a soft vignette and a rounded white border.

Common Gallinule for @alan678.bsky.social's #BirdOfTheDay theme #Petals&Perches πŸͺΆπŸ“·

#AnimalArtTuesday #birds #photography #birdphotography #ECK #CanonR5mkii

2 days ago 23 3 1 0
A square-format, macro photograph of a dense cluster of Ghost Pipes (Monotropa uniflora) emerging from a dark forest floor. These parasitic plants are entirely translucent white with hints of pale pink in their stems and black speckling on their bell-shaped flowers. The blossoms are mostly upright, revealing intricate orange and black internal structures. The cluster is surrounded by brown pine needles and decaying leaves, all set against a deeply shadowed, dark background that makes the ghostly white stalks appear to glow. The image is finished with a soft vignette around the edges.

A square-format, macro photograph of a dense cluster of Ghost Pipes (Monotropa uniflora) emerging from a dark forest floor. These parasitic plants are entirely translucent white with hints of pale pink in their stems and black speckling on their bell-shaped flowers. The blossoms are mostly upright, revealing intricate orange and black internal structures. The cluster is surrounded by brown pine needles and decaying leaves, all set against a deeply shadowed, dark background that makes the ghostly white stalks appear to glow. The image is finished with a soft vignette around the edges.

Ghost Pipes πŸ‘»πŸͺˆ #MacroMonday #ColorADay #PinkMon

#MacroPhotography #ArtYear #ArtChallenges #EastCoastKin #photography #art

3 days ago 16 1 0 0
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A vertical photograph of a Ring-billed Gull standing in the shallow surf of a beach. The gull is shown from a slight three-quarter angle, prominently holding a large, bright orange piece of orange peel in its black-tipped yellow bill. The bird's white and gray plumage is sharp against the soft-focus background of churning, bubbly ocean waves. The image is finished with a warm, nostalgic edit, a subtle dark vignette, and a distressed, vintage-style white border.

A vertical photograph of a Ring-billed Gull standing in the shallow surf of a beach. The gull is shown from a slight three-quarter angle, prominently holding a large, bright orange piece of orange peel in its black-tipped yellow bill. The bird's white and gray plumage is sharp against the soft-focus background of churning, bubbly ocean waves. The image is finished with a warm, nostalgic edit, a subtle dark vignette, and a distressed, vintage-style white border.

Ring-billed Gull with an orange peel for @robcrank68.bsky.social's #BirdOfTheDay theme #ComeEatWithMe πŸ“·πŸͺΆ

#birds #photography #birdphotography #ECK #CanonR5mkii

3 days ago 35 2 2 0
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Thinstripe Hermit Crab in a Knobbed Whelk shell πŸšπŸ¦€

#inverts

4 days ago 12 1 0 0
A high-detail, landscape-oriented macro photograph of a Zebra Longwing butterfly perched on a pale purple thistle flower. The butterfly is shown from a top-down perspective with its long, narrow wings fully spread, displaying a striking pattern of bold yellow stripes on a velvety black background and a row of small white dots along the edges of the hindwings. The background is a soft, vibrant green bokeh, and the image is framed with a distressed, vintage-style white border and a subtle vignette.
Townsend, GA

A high-detail, landscape-oriented macro photograph of a Zebra Longwing butterfly perched on a pale purple thistle flower. The butterfly is shown from a top-down perspective with its long, narrow wings fully spread, displaying a striking pattern of bold yellow stripes on a velvety black background and a row of small white dots along the edges of the hindwings. The background is a soft, vibrant green bokeh, and the image is framed with a distressed, vintage-style white border and a subtle vignette. Townsend, GA

Zebra Longwing πŸ¦‹
#ButterflyWeek

#Butterfly

#ArtYear #ArtChallenges #EastCoastKin #photography #art #insects #insectphotography #CanonR6

4 days ago 33 5 1 0

You said extra points for doing all and instead I get punished, smh lol

4 days ago 1 0 0 0
A square-format, black and white macro photograph of a Buttonbush flower in full bloom. The image is shot from a top-down perspective, highlighting the spherical structure of the flower head and the numerous long, pin-like styles radiating outward in every direction. The high-contrast edit makes the intricate white floral clusters pop against a deep black, shadowed background, emphasizing the geometric and starburst-like symmetry of the plant. A second, smaller budding flower head is partially visible at the top of the frame.

A square-format, black and white macro photograph of a Buttonbush flower in full bloom. The image is shot from a top-down perspective, highlighting the spherical structure of the flower head and the numerous long, pin-like styles radiating outward in every direction. The high-contrast edit makes the intricate white floral clusters pop against a deep black, shadowed background, emphasizing the geometric and starburst-like symmetry of the plant. A second, smaller budding flower head is partially visible at the top of the frame.

Button Bush
#BNWMacro

#ArtChallenges #EastCoastKin

#ClassicMono #monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #art

4 days ago 25 3 0 0
A collage featuring four distinct bird photographs with a clean white border.

Top: A large, panoramic-style shot of a flock of Black Skimmers in low-altitude flight over a beach. Several birds are in sharp focus in the foreground, showing their unique long, red-and-black bills and graceful wing spans against a bright, hazy background.

Bottom Left: An Anhinga perched at the water's edge in a marshy area, its long neck stretched upward and pointed toward the sky. Its dark plumage and silver-gray wing patches are visible against the green grass.

Bottom Center: A Cedar Waxwing nestled within the branches of a holly bush, surrounded by bright red berries. The bird's sleek, tan plumage and distinctive black mask are highlighted amidst the green leaves.

Bottom Right: A Black-bellied Whistling-Duck standing on a gravel path with a single tiny duckling trailing closely behind it. The scene is shot with a shallow depth of field, creating a soft, blurred background that emphasizes the pair.

A collage featuring four distinct bird photographs with a clean white border. Top: A large, panoramic-style shot of a flock of Black Skimmers in low-altitude flight over a beach. Several birds are in sharp focus in the foreground, showing their unique long, red-and-black bills and graceful wing spans against a bright, hazy background. Bottom Left: An Anhinga perched at the water's edge in a marshy area, its long neck stretched upward and pointed toward the sky. Its dark plumage and silver-gray wing patches are visible against the green grass. Bottom Center: A Cedar Waxwing nestled within the branches of a holly bush, surrounded by bright red berries. The bird's sleek, tan plumage and distinctive black mask are highlighted amidst the green leaves. Bottom Right: A Black-bellied Whistling-Duck standing on a gravel path with a single tiny duckling trailing closely behind it. The scene is shot with a shallow depth of field, creating a soft, blurred background that emphasizes the pair.

Anhinga
Black Skimmer
Cedar Waxwing
Duck, Black-bellied Whistling
For @alan678.bsky.social 's #BirdOfTheDay theme #ABCD

#birds #photography #birdphotography #ECK

4 days ago 30 3 2 0
A macro photograph capturing a mosquito in the act of feeding on human skin. The mosquito is positioned in the center of the frame, its abdomen appearing dark and distended. The skin is brightly lit but shown with a shallow depth of field, causing the surrounding areas to blur into soft white and deep black shadows. The image features a heavy dark vignette that isolates the subject, emphasizing the sharp detail of the insect's delicate legs and proboscis against the textured surface of the skin.

A macro photograph capturing a mosquito in the act of feeding on human skin. The mosquito is positioned in the center of the frame, its abdomen appearing dark and distended. The skin is brightly lit but shown with a shallow depth of field, causing the surrounding areas to blur into soft white and deep black shadows. The image features a heavy dark vignette that isolates the subject, emphasizing the sharp detail of the insect's delicate legs and proboscis against the textured surface of the skin.

Blood Sacrifice 🦟
#BNWMacro

#ArtChallenges #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #art #insects #insectphotography

5 days ago 17 3 1 0
A photograph of a Checkered White butterfly perched on a cluster of small, bright yellow wildflowers. The butterfly is shown in profile with its wings closed, revealing a creamy white color with subtle dark spots and delicate veining. The scene is set against a very dark, moody background of blurred earth and foliage, which makes the brightly lit butterfly and flowers pop. The image features a heavy dark vignette that focuses all attention on the central subject.

A photograph of a Checkered White butterfly perched on a cluster of small, bright yellow wildflowers. The butterfly is shown in profile with its wings closed, revealing a creamy white color with subtle dark spots and delicate veining. The scene is set against a very dark, moody background of blurred earth and foliage, which makes the brightly lit butterfly and flowers pop. The image features a heavy dark vignette that focuses all attention on the central subject.

Checkered White πŸ¦‹ #ButterflyWeek #Butterfly

#ArtYear #ArtChallenges #EastCoastKin #photography #art #insects #insectphotography #CanonR6

5 days ago 36 6 2 0
A high-detail, landscape-oriented photograph of a white Pekin duck resting on a sun-dappled grassy lawn. The duck is shown in profile, highlighting its pure white plumage, dark eye, and a prominent orange bill. A distinctive "drake feather"β€”a small, curled feather at the base of the tailβ€”indicates that the bird is a male. The background consists of soft-focus grass and fallen leaves, and the image is finished with a clean white border and rounded corners.
Savannah, GA

A high-detail, landscape-oriented photograph of a white Pekin duck resting on a sun-dappled grassy lawn. The duck is shown in profile, highlighting its pure white plumage, dark eye, and a prominent orange bill. A distinctive "drake feather"β€”a small, curled feather at the base of the tailβ€”indicates that the bird is a male. The background consists of soft-focus grass and fallen leaves, and the image is finished with a clean white border and rounded corners. Savannah, GA

A Pekin Duck for @robcrank68.bsky.social's #BirdOfTheDay theme #DucksOutOfWater

#birds #photography #birdphotography #ECK #CanonR5mkii

5 days ago 19 1 1 0
A moody, vertical black and white infrared photograph taken with a Ricoh GXR, featuring a dragonfly silhouetted at the very tip of a tall, thin, leafless stalk. The infrared capture creates a high-contrast, ethereal atmosphere with a heavy, atmospheric grain and a dramatic, glowing sky. In the background, the dark silhouettes of trees and marshland sit under textured, swirling clouds. The composition is centered on the delicate dragonfly, which stands out as a sharp, skeletal form against the expansive and grainy horizon.

Midway, GA

A moody, vertical black and white infrared photograph taken with a Ricoh GXR, featuring a dragonfly silhouetted at the very tip of a tall, thin, leafless stalk. The infrared capture creates a high-contrast, ethereal atmosphere with a heavy, atmospheric grain and a dramatic, glowing sky. In the background, the dark silhouettes of trees and marshland sit under textured, swirling clouds. The composition is centered on the delicate dragonfly, which stands out as a sharp, skeletal form against the expansive and grainy horizon. Midway, GA

#ColorADay #BWFri

#ArtYear #ArtChallenges #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #art

5 days ago 13 0 0 0
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A square-format, high-detail macro photograph of a Common Buckeye butterfly resting on a bed of gray gravel and dry, straw-colored debris. The butterfly has its wings partially spread, showcasing its intricate pattern of brown wings adorned with large, colorful eyespots in black, blue, and orange, as well as distinct orange bars near the leading edge of the forewings. The sunlit scene highlights the textures of the butterfly's body and the rough ground beneath it. The image is finished with a soft vignette and a rounded white border.

Jekyll Island, GA

A square-format, high-detail macro photograph of a Common Buckeye butterfly resting on a bed of gray gravel and dry, straw-colored debris. The butterfly has its wings partially spread, showcasing its intricate pattern of brown wings adorned with large, colorful eyespots in black, blue, and orange, as well as distinct orange bars near the leading edge of the forewings. The sunlit scene highlights the textures of the butterfly's body and the rough ground beneath it. The image is finished with a soft vignette and a rounded white border. Jekyll Island, GA

Common Buckeye πŸ¦‹
#FlyDay #ButterflyWeek #Butterfly

#ArtYear #ArtChallenges #EastCoastKin #photography #art #insects #insectphotography #CanonR6

5 days ago 32 5 1 0
A square-format, high-detail macro photograph of a Gulf Fritillary butterfly perched on a small, pale purple wildflower. The butterfly is shown in profile with its wings closed, highlighting the striking elongated silver spots and bright orange patches on its ventral side. Its long proboscis is extended into the center of the flower. The background is a soft, warm green bokeh of foliage, and the image is framed with a distressed, vintage-style white border and a subtle vignette.

Jekyll Island, GA

A square-format, high-detail macro photograph of a Gulf Fritillary butterfly perched on a small, pale purple wildflower. The butterfly is shown in profile with its wings closed, highlighting the striking elongated silver spots and bright orange patches on its ventral side. Its long proboscis is extended into the center of the flower. The background is a soft, warm green bokeh of foliage, and the image is framed with a distressed, vintage-style white border and a subtle vignette. Jekyll Island, GA

Gulf Fritillary πŸ¦‹ #ButterflyWeek #Butterfly

#ArtYear #ArtChallenges #EastCoastKin #photography #art #insects #insectphotography #CanonR6

1 week ago 18 3 1 0
A square-format, high-detail macro portrait of a Mallard hybrid or domestic duck. The bird is shown in sharp profile, highlighting its iridescent dark head with subtle green and purple sheens, a dark eye, and a long, pale yellowish-green bill. The chest feathers transition into a rich mahogany brown. The background is a soft, vibrant green bokeh, and the image is finished with a subtle vignette and a rounded white border.

Savannah, GA

A square-format, high-detail macro portrait of a Mallard hybrid or domestic duck. The bird is shown in sharp profile, highlighting its iridescent dark head with subtle green and purple sheens, a dark eye, and a long, pale yellowish-green bill. The chest feathers transition into a rich mahogany brown. The background is a soft, vibrant green bokeh, and the image is finished with a subtle vignette and a rounded white border. Savannah, GA

A Mallard for @robcrank68.bsky.social's #BirdOfTheDay theme #HeadShots πŸ“·πŸͺΆ

#birds #photography #birdphotography #ECK #CanonR5mkii

1 week ago 26 3 1 0
A vertical, high-detail macro photograph of a Cloudless Sulphur butterfly perched on a tall, purple Pickerelweed spike. The butterfly is captured in profile, its wings backlit by bright sunlight, revealing a delicate translucent yellow-green hue and small dark spots. It is clinging to the side of the fuzzy, flowering stalk against a vibrant, creamy bokeh background of green and golden light. The image is finished with a clean white border.

A vertical, high-detail macro photograph of a Cloudless Sulphur butterfly perched on a tall, purple Pickerelweed spike. The butterfly is captured in profile, its wings backlit by bright sunlight, revealing a delicate translucent yellow-green hue and small dark spots. It is clinging to the side of the fuzzy, flowering stalk against a vibrant, creamy bokeh background of green and golden light. The image is finished with a clean white border.

Cloudless Sulphur butterfly πŸ¦‹ #ButterflyWeek #Butterfly

#ArtYear #ArtChallenges #EastCoastKin #photography #art #insects #insectphotography #CanonR6

1 week ago 50 5 1 0

You're telling me, with the sand gnats down here in GA we need all of these guys we can get. Our former baseball team was even named the Sand Gnats.

1 week ago 1 0 0 0
A square-format, high-detail photograph of a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher perched on a slender, 
sunlit branch. The bird is shown from the front, tilted slightly to the side, highlighting its pale blue-gray upperparts, white underparts, and prominent white eye-ring. It is surrounded by a dense network of branches and budding yellow-green catkins. The background is a soft-focus blend of green and brown foliage, and the image is finished with a subtle vignette and a rounded white border.

Savannah, GA

A square-format, high-detail photograph of a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher perched on a slender, sunlit branch. The bird is shown from the front, tilted slightly to the side, highlighting its pale blue-gray upperparts, white underparts, and prominent white eye-ring. It is surrounded by a dense network of branches and budding yellow-green catkins. The background is a soft-focus blend of green and brown foliage, and the image is finished with a subtle vignette and a rounded white border. Savannah, GA

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher for @alan678.bsky.social's #BirdOfTheDay theme #LeafandLight

#birds #photography #birdphotography #ECK #CanonR5mkii

1 week ago 41 4 2 0
A vertical, photograph taken from an airplane window at night. The Southwest Airlines heart-logo winglet is visible in the center, illuminated against a pitch-black sky. Near the bottom of the frame, a vibrant, glowing red horizon. Below the red line, faint, scattered city lights are visible on the dark ground.

A vertical, photograph taken from an airplane window at night. The Southwest Airlines heart-logo winglet is visible in the center, illuminated against a pitch-black sky. Near the bottom of the frame, a vibrant, glowing red horizon. Below the red line, faint, scattered city lights are visible on the dark ground.

✈️🌎 #ColorADay #RedWed

#ArtYear #ECK #photography

1 week ago 7 1 0 0
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1 week ago 1 0 1 0
A vibrant, square-format photograph of an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly perched on an orange and yellow Lantana flower. The butterfly's wings are spread in a "V" shape, displaying bright yellow panels with bold black stripes and blue and orange spots along the trailing edges of the hindwings. The background is a soft, lush green bokeh of leaves and other blossoms, and the image features a subtle vignette around the corners.

A vibrant, square-format photograph of an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly perched on an orange and yellow Lantana flower. The butterfly's wings are spread in a "V" shape, displaying bright yellow panels with bold black stripes and blue and orange spots along the trailing edges of the hindwings. The background is a soft, lush green bokeh of leaves and other blossoms, and the image features a subtle vignette around the corners.

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail πŸ¦‹
#ButterflyWeek #Butterfly #AnimalArtTuesday #ArtYear #ArtChallenges #EastCoastKin #photography #art #insects #insectphotography

1 week ago 38 8 2 0
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A square-format, bright photograph of an American Coot swimming in calm, blue water. The bird is shown in profile, highlighting its dark charcoal body, black head, and distinctive white bill with a small reddish-brown shield at the top. The water surface captures a clear reflection of the bird, and the background features thin, out-of-focus reeds reflecting in the ripples. The image is finished with a soft, high-key edit and a subtle vignette.

Savannah, GA

A square-format, bright photograph of an American Coot swimming in calm, blue water. The bird is shown in profile, highlighting its dark charcoal body, black head, and distinctive white bill with a small reddish-brown shield at the top. The water surface captures a clear reflection of the bird, and the background features thin, out-of-focus reeds reflecting in the ripples. The image is finished with a soft, high-key edit and a subtle vignette. Savannah, GA

American Coot for the #BirdOfTheDay theme #Reflections πŸ“·πŸͺΆ

#AnimalArtTuesday #birds #photography #birdphotography #ECK #CanonR5mkii

1 week ago 19 1 0 0

I'm becoming somewhat of a recidivist lol 🫣

1 week ago 2 0 1 0