A view in spring of the Mississippi river in Minnesota. The view is of the river near the branches of a fallen tree. Some snow still remains on the shoreline.
The Mississippi River in Minnesota in March. Getting outside again in spring is good for the spirit.
#minnesota #minneapolis #spring #springtime #naturesoothes #mississippiriver #photography #nature
Photo of a purple pansies taken at the Como Zoo Conservatory in Minnesota.
In troubling times, I find comfort in the beauty of nature. I hope that you do as well. Happy Friday!
#photography #flowers #spring #springtime #nature #naturesoothes #pansy #comozooconservatory #minnesota #stpaul
A little gray, white, and beige bird with a black cap (Black-capped Chickadee) sitting on a tree branch as it snows lightly.
Snowy day Black-capped Chickadee
#photography #birdphoto #bird #birds #snow #minnesota #winter #nature #wildlife #naturelover #naturesoothes #chickadee
A small gray, white and brown bird (Dark-eyed Junco) searching for food on a ground that is covered with snow.
Every winter I enjoy the Dark-eyed Juncoes that visit Minnesota from Canada. This is a close-up of a Junco scratching in the snow to find food.
#photography #birdphoto #birds #snow #minnesota #canada #winter #birdmigration #nature #naturesoothes #wildlife #seasons
A bird with a red head and brown feathers (House Finch) sits on a branch while it snows.
A House Finch tucked away in a lilac bush on a snowy day in Minnesota.
#photography #birdphotography #minnesota #birdlover #snow #winter #nature #finches #bird #birdsofminnesota #peace #naturesoothes #outdoors #snowy
A red maple leaf lays atop of other autumn leaves on the forest floor.
“How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.”
– John Burroughs
#photography #autumn #november #autumnleaves #maple #quotes #nature #naturesoothes #beauty #leaves #forest #minnesota #woods
Portrait of a little red mushroom growing up among a thick forest floor of autumn leaves.
Autumn is such a great time to discover cute little mushrooms!
#photography #mushrooms #mushroom #autumn #fall #nature #naturesoothes #forest #forestfloor #nature #outdoors
A white horse grazing in a rural pasture surrounded a white picket and tall trees in the background.
“What was stolen by the city, nature restores.”
~Michael Bassey Johnson, Night of a Thousand Thoughts
#photography #minnesota #nature #horse #farm #pasture #rest #refresh #encouragement #naturesoothes
A pretty red and brown bird (Purple Finch) seated on a dead branch. In the background note the lovely fall colors.
Need a break from the news? I know that I do!
Please enjoy this Purple Finch on a sunny autumn day in Minnesota. Nature soothes.
#photography #birds #birdwatching #nature #naturesoothes #outdoors #minnesota #autumn
A coral colored flower with symmetrical petals and yellow center - dahlia - in the midst of a garden. A black and orange butterfly - monarch - has landed on the side of the flower.
As I took photos of my dahlias, I was photobombed by a beautiful Monarch butterfly. So fun!
#photography #flowers #bloomscrolling #gardening #butterfly #nature #naturesoothes #dahlia #monarch #beauty #encouragement #minnesota
A snowy landscape with dried wildflowers in the forefront. A Ring-necked Pheasant stands in the distance on a field of snow. And farther back is a farm gate leading to a field of sheep.
"Snowy Morning" by Jo Grundy
#art #landscape #winter #birds #naturesoothes #nature
Image of a piece of art by artist, Miriam Bouwnes. Image features a house sprouting flowers from the chimney. The house is surrounded by white and gray trees. White birds fly overhead. The moon is in the sky.
"Inner Peace" by Miriam Bouwens
#art #naturesoothes #peace
A young White-tailed Deer Fawn standing in a meadow with grasses and wildflowers.
A White-tailed Deer fawn stands at alert in a Minnesota meadow.
#wildlife #nature #naturesoothes #minnesota #wildlifephoto #summerdays
Living in #georgia the past 8-plus years, I've become unaccustomed to #snow Can't stop taking pictures of walking through this #winterwonderland postcard
#optoutside
#newhampshire
#naturesoothes
#walking
#hikingwithdogs
Black and white bird with seed in its beak climbing up a tree.
A female Downy Woodpecker with a seed making her way up an aspen tree.
#minnesota #birds #photography #forest #woodpecker #ornithology #birding #naturesoothes
