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Moose in the mountains
A large bull moose in Colorado's backwoods, weighing up to 3/4 ton, with sprouting velvety antlers.
#MooseWildlife #ColoradoNature #MountainMammals
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Saw this heron speading its wings as a group of ducks floated by. Warding off potential threat?
#BirdSky #LakeLife #ColoradoNature
Sunrise over the mountains in Rocky Mountain National Park, with golden light illuminating the peaks and long shadows stretching across the valleys below.
Sunrise in Rocky Mountain National Park — the mountains catching those first golden rays above the treeline.
What’s your favorite national park to see the sun come up?
#Photography #LandscapePhotography #SunriseMagic #RMNP #ColoradoNature #RockyMountainNationalPark #ScottKissPhoto
A small mountain stream cascades over rocks surrounded by lush greenery and wildflowers near Lake City, Colorado.
Mountain streams always feel timeless — flowing and reshaping the landscape. This one was near Lake City, Colorado. Where’s your favorite waterfall hike?
#Photography #Waterfall #MountainStream #ColoradoNature #LandscapePhotography #BloomScrolling #ScottKissPhoto
Close-up of an Owl Butterfly clinging to a tree trunk at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Colorado. The intricate brown and gray wing patterns feature a large, striking eye spot resembling an owl’s eye.
The Owl Butterfly, with wings patterned to look like an owl’s eyes—nature’s built-in scare tactic.
What do you notice first: the texture or the eye spots?
#Photography #MacroPhotography #ButterflyPhotography #OwlButterfly #ButterflyPavilion #ColoradoNature #ScottKissPhoto
A Tiger Longwing butterfly rests on the tip of a green leaf at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Colorado. The insect’s orange-and-black patterned wings are marked with yellow spots, captured in sharp macro detail.
A Tiger Longwing, wings glowing orange and black against the green.
Do you tend to notice the bold colors first, or the fine wing patterns?
#Photography #MacroPhotography #ButterflyPhotography #TigerLongwing #ButterflyPavilion #ColoradoNature #ScottKissPhoto
Snow-dusted foothills at Rabbit Mountain Open Space in Colorado. The slopes reveal patches of red rock and sagebrush while cloud-covered peaks rise in the distance.
Late spring at Rabbit Mountain, dusted in snow. Colorado always keeps you guessing.
Would you welcome one more snowfall, or prefer to leave winter behind?
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A least chipmunk stretches across a sunlit rock in Rocky Mountain National Park, reaching one paw forward like it’s mid-yoga pose. The background is softly blurred mountain blue.
Morning stretches, RMNP style. This chipmunk nailed the pose.
What animal have you seen act the most human?
#Photography #WildlifePhotography #RMNP #Chipmunk #ColoradoNature #ScottKissPhoto
A twisted tree at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, silhouetted against the sky with the sun shining through its branches. Surrounding green foliage and distant mountains frame the scene under a sky filled with scattered clouds.
On a hike at Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP, this twisted tree lined up perfectly with the sun.
What’s the most surprising detail you’ve noticed on a trail?
#Photography #LandscapePhotography #NationalParks #ColoradoNature #TreeSilhouette #ScottKissPhoto
Close-up of a delicate white choke cherry blossom in full bloom, with pale petals, yellow-tipped stamens, and a hint of red at the center, set against a soft, blurred background of additional blossoms.
Choke cherry blossoms—tiny details, big impact. Sometimes spring’s beauty hides in plain sight.
What’s the first bloom you look for?
#Photography #MacroPhotography #NaturePhotography #FlowerPhotography #Wildflowers #ColoradoNature #ScottKissPhoto
Golden light from the rising sun spills over the layered ridges and valleys of Rocky Mountain National Park, casting long shadows across forests and mountains under a clear blue sky.
August sunrise over the ridgelines of Rocky Mountain National Park—crisp air, golden light, and pure stillness.
What’s your most memorable sunrise?
#Photography #LandscapePhotography #SunriseLovers #RockyMountainNationalPark #ColoradoNature #MountainSunrise #NaturePhotography #ScottKissPhoto
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Hinterland hues
Purple lupines thrive in Colorado's rocky cliffs, streams, and unique formations, surrounded by state flower Rocky Mountain columbine and other wildflowers.
#LupineFlowers #RockyMountainWildflowers #ColoradoNature
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Did you know that four hummingbird species—Broad-tailed, Black-chinned, Rufous, and Calliope—grace Colorado’s Front Range every summer? Spot their vibrant flashes & rapid wings in your garden. Keep an eye out for these tiny, energetic wonders! #Birdwatching #ColoradoNature #BloomScroll
A chipmunk stands on its hind legs and stretches to reach the top of a grass-like sedge. It's standing on a pink granite rock. It is tan with white and brown stripes that run from the tip of its nose to its tail.
A chipmunk stands on its hind legs to eat the top of a grass-like sedge. It's standing on a pink granite rock. It is tan with white and brown stripes that run from the tip of its nose to its tail.
A chipmunk sits on a pink granite rock to eat the top of a grass-like sedge. Its mouth is so full that it demonstrates the meaning of the phrase 'chipmunk cheeks'. It is tan with white and brown stripes that run from the tip of its nose to its tail.
Chipmunk determined to eat the delicious top of a sedge.
#FrontRangeNature #ColoradoNature #chipmunkcheeks
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Moose in the mountains
A large bull moose in Colorado's backwoods, weighing up to 3/4 ton, with velvety antlers growing up to 6 feet.
#MooseSightings #WildlifePhotography #ColoradoNature
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A tan animal that looks like a gerbil with bigger ears perches on a lichen-covered granite rock.
Happy Nature Photography Day!
Pika at 11,000 feet (3352.8 m)
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Another red squirrel in Waterton canyon this weekend. #Watertoncanyon #squirrel #naturephotography #coloradonature
Waterton canyon had some cute squirrels out this weekend. #Watertoncanyon #squirrel #naturephotography #coloradonature
Nature’s hush calms racing thoughts.
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Pink puffs dot the evening sky.
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Moose in the mountains
Moose in Colorado mountains, springtime, 3,000-strong and growing.
#MountainWildlife #ColoradoNature #MooseSighting
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Totally agree, Les—American Dippers are so underrated! 🐦💧 Their diving skills are mesmerizing, and that sweet song is such a hidden treasure. Thanks for giving this little aquatic wonder the spotlight it deserves!
#AmericanDipper #BirdWatching #WildlifePhotography #ColoradoNature #BirdingAdventures
