Close-up of the head, neck, and chest of a canada goose, looking to the left, against an out of focus green background.

Canada Goose next to the lake. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. April, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #goose #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotogrpahy #amateurphotography #photography

Close-up of the head and shoulder of an Eastern Cottontail rabbit, facing to the right. The background is out of focus leaf litter in the forest.

Eastern Cottontail Rabbit. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. April, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #rabbit #animal #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography

Close up of a bright reddish-orange dragonfly, perched on a tiny branch against an out of focus light tan background.

Flame Skimmer dragonfly hanging out on a branch. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. October, 2025. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4. #laarboretum #dragonfly #insect #insectphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography

A fox squirrel, with tan and brown fur, is sitting up on its hind legs and looking towards the camera. The squirrel is on a carpet of green grass.

Squirrel sitting on the grass and wondering “Who is that strange man with a camera?” LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. April, 2024. OM Systems OM-1 + M.Zuiko 40-150 F2.8 PRO + MC14. #laarboretum #squirrels #mammal #animals #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography

Close-up of a peachick against a light background. The bird's feathers are a mix of brown, white and tan.

A curious peachick. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. August, 2025. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4. #laarboretum #peachick #peafowl #bird #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography

Close-up of a white Lily, against a neutral background. There is a tiny overfly hanging off of the flower.

Belladonna Lily, with a tiny hover fly. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. July, 2024. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300 mm F4. #laarboretum #lily #amaryllis #flower #flowerphotography #bloomscrolling #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography

A flower lies on the ground. Wilting in the sun. It lifts its stamen up to show it still lives and is fighting. "Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside while still alive." — Tupac Shakur

"Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside while still alive." ~#Tupac

#FlowerReport #EastCoastKin #SmArtist #photography #photographer
#Art #BloomScrolling #flowers #LAArboretum #FlowersOnBlueSky

Oh! This is so cute! I can just see this in the #LAArboretum gift shop w/their “bee” display!! I know I would buy it! 😃

Photo of a fox squirrel on a tree branch, surrounded by tiny branches, getting ready to jump.

A Fox Squirrel, about to jump to another branch. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. February, 2026. OM System OM-1 M.Zuiko 300mm F4 #laarboretum #squirrels #nature #naturephotography #animal #amateurphotography #photography

Black and white photo of a timber frame constructed pergola from the LA Arboretum. 3 Beans protrude out towards the lens with 6 diagonal chevrons laid over the top of them. Quote included "Every man looks at his wood-pile with a kind of affection"~Henry David Thoreau

"Every man looks at his wood-pile with a kind of affection"~Henry David Thoreau

#ClassicMono #BnW #Woodworking
#art #Photography #Photographer #ArtChallenge #EastCoastKin #SmArtist
#LAArboretum #ColorADay #BWFri

A squirrel, sitting in a tree, surrounded by tiny bare brown branches, is eating a green leaf.

Squirrel snacking on a tasty green leaves. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. January, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 #laarboretum #squirrels #animals #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography

A California Grey squirrel sits in contemplation in the parking lot of the Los Angeles Arboretum. Perhaps it is trying to remember where it parked.

A #Squirrel trying to remember where they parked for #WackyWednesdayArt at The Los Angeles Arboretum


#art #Photography #Photographer #ArtChallenge #EastCoastKin #SmArtist #PhotographersOfBlueSky #PhotographersUnited #LAArboretum

Bright yellow and orange common sunflower, seen face-on, against a brilliant blue January sky in Southern California. There is a Western honeybee on the flower.

Sunflower with honeybee. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. January, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko300mm F4. #laarboretum #sunflower #honeybee #flowerphotography #bloomscrolling #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography

Close up of a orange, yellow, and green column-shaped aloe inflorescence against a dark background. The inflorescence appears to glow. The flowers at the bottom are just beginning to open and separate from the rest.

Aloe inflorescence, just starting to open. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. December, 2023. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 90mm F3.5. #laarboretum #flower #aloe #flowerphotography #bloomscrolling #nature #naturphotography #amateurphotography #photography

Reddish-pink Magnolia flower, seen from the side, against an out-of-focus background of green foliage and brown branches.

Pink Magnolia Flower. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. January, 2025. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 #laarboretum #magnolia #flower #nature #naturephotography

A tan colored squirrel with a long fluffy tail is high up in a tree, standing precariously on very slender branches, staring at a bunch of tiny pink flowers.

Fox Squirrel, wondering why the tastiest flowers are always on the thinnest branches. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. January, 2026. OM System OM-1 M.Zuiko 300mm F4 #laarboretum #squirrels #animal #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #omsystem #om1 #mzuiko300mmf4

Close up of the head and neck of a peacock. The bird's head and neck are covered in brilliant blue iridescent feathers. In the background, the bird's bright green and blue tail feathers can be seen.

Peacock showing off for the peahens (who were not impressed). OM System OM-1 M.Zuiko 300mm F4 #laarboretum #peacock #peafowl #bird #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #omsystem #om1

Sunbeams Pouring Down

#blackandwhite #laarboretum #nature #papyrus #garden #plant #sun #bnwnature #blackandwhitephotography #monochrome

The Mummy

#blackandwhite #laarboretum #nature #tree #bark #garden #bnwnature #blackandwhitephotography #bwnature

Bounce Back

#blackandwhite #laarboretum #nature #curl #spiral #leaf #plant #bnw #monochrome #bwnature #blackandwhitenature #blackandwhitephotography

The Total Absence

#blackandwhite #laarboretum #nature #garden #papyrus #blur #outoffocusonpurpose #bnw #blackandwhiteabstract #plant #blackandwhitephotography #abstract

Close up of dragonfly, hanging on the side of a branch, against an out of focus green background. The dragonfly's body is bright reddish orange. The wings are lacy and transparent, shading from reddish near the body to clear at the wingtips.

Flame Skimmer Dragonfly hanging onto a branch with its mandibles. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. October 2025. #laarboretum #dragonfly #flameskimmer #insect #insectphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #omsystem #om1 #mzuiko300mmf4

Each Tooth A Warning

#blackandwhite #nature #garden #laarboretum #plant #bnwnature #blackandwhitenature #bnw #blackandwhitephotography

3 strings of a venerable harp made in France circa 1850’s, held by the finely carved wooden pillar.

One of my fav pics from inside the Queen Anne Cottage, #LAArboretum.
#ArchitecturalBeauty
#WoodenCraftsmanship
#MusicalInstruments
#HumanHandsMadeThis

Just look at this handmade artisan tile floor! Circa 1800’s, when this area was a Rancho owned by Lucky Baldwin. Queen Anne Cottage entry- courtesy of #LAArboretum.
#Artisan
#Craftsmanship
#ArchitecturalBeauty

A Crepe Myrtle tree in all it’s November glory

Reds

A “Fesitval” Gumball Tree seen through a fence.

A true Oak tree of unknown variety, showing all 3 colors!

Who says #SoCal has no Autumn color! Ours just comes oh so late! #Nature #
#LAArboretum

Close-up of a California Scrub Jay, with white belly, blue wings, and gray back, seen in profile facing to the right. The bird is standing on the end of a barely visible branch. The background is out of focus tan and green foliage.

California Scrub Jay, standing on a branch. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. August, 2025. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4. #laarboretum #jay #scrubjay #californiascrubjay #bird #birdphotographý #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #omsystem #om1 #mzuiko300mmf4pro

Close-up photo of a squirrel, facing the camera, using its front paws to hold a red, wrinkled berry-like fruit up to its mouth. The squirrel is peeking out from behind an out-of-focus red sign. No words are visible on the sign.

Squirrel, eating a berry while hiding behind a sign in the garden. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. October, 2025. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4. #laarboretum #squirrels #foxsquirrel #animal #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #omsystem #om1 #mzuiko300mmf4

Close-up of an amaryllis belladonna flower. The petals are white with ping stripes. The background is dark and out of focus.

Amaryllis belladonna (Jersey Lily). LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4. #laarboretum #lily #amaryllis #amaryllisbelladonna #bloomscrolling #flower #flowerphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #omsystem #om1 #mzuiko300mmf4

Close-up of large black syrphid fly on a bright yellow sunflower against a green out of focus background.

Mexican Cactus Fly (a syrphid fly — family syrphidae) on a Sunflower. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. October, 2025. OM System OM-1+M.Zuiko 300mm F4 #laarboretum #syrphidae #insect #insectphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #omsystem #om1 #mzuiko300mmf4