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John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Antenna tuned sharp, we intercept the war drums, answer with our own. A moth resting on a stem, its copper-colored fur and fine textures catching the light, revealing the quiet strangeness and beauty of an insect often overlooked. #macro #photography

Close-up macro photograph of a richly textured moth clinging to a green plant stem. The moth’s body is covered in dense, velvet-like reddish-brown hairs that shimmer with coppery highlights under the light. Its antenna, long and slender with fine ridges, emerges prominently from the center of its face, bisecting the view toward one of its large, glossy compound eyes, partially hidden beneath tufts of fur. The head and thorax are adorned with thick, brush-like tufts of setae that give it a rugged, almost sculptural appearance. One of the moth’s legs, ringed with alternating dark and light reddish bands, stretches upward to grip the plant. The background is dark and softly blurred, making the detailed textures of the moth’s hairs, antenna, and the plant’s fine thorn-like projection stand out in sharp clarity. The image conveys an almost otherworldly sense of detail, revealing the alien beauty of this nocturnal insect.

3/9/2025, 8:43:31 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Boots grind down the bloom, wasps swarm out with burning rage, rise, sting, never yield. A paper wasp feeds on yellow blossoms, its glossy wings and sharp body details standing out against the blur of surrounding flowers. #macro #photography

A close-up macro photograph of a paper wasp perched on a cluster of vivid yellow flowers. The wasp’s dark reddish-brown body glistens in the light, with pale ivory markings visible on its thorax and abdomen. Its wings, partially extended, appear translucent with fine, iridescent veining. The wasp clings tightly to the blossoms with its legs, head bent downward as it probes the flower for nectar or pollen. Surrounding the insect, the soft-focus background creates a blur of golden blooms and muted greens, drawing attention to the sharp textures of the wasp’s exoskeleton and the delicate threads of the flower’s stamens. The scene captures both the fragility of the blossoms and the sleek, predatory presence of the wasp in a moment of stillness.

2/9/2025, 4:26:54 AM | 34 2 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For today’s #macromonday a jewel-toned leafhopper clings to a green leaf, its wings striped in vivid turquoise, crimson, and orange. The close-up reveals surreal beauty in nature’s smallest details, vibrant against the leaf’s deep green. #eastcoastkin #photography #macromonday

A brightly colored leafhopper insect rests on the smooth surface of a green leaf, its body sharply detailed against the softly blurred background. The insect’s elongated wings are patterned in vivid turquoise and crimson stripes, with touches of orange creating an almost geometric design that looks hand-painted. Its head is yellow with a thin, bold black line running across the eyes, giving it a masked appearance. Slender yellow legs grip the leaf’s surface near a central vein that runs diagonally through the frame. The leaf itself shows fine textures, ridges, and veins, its rich green tones contrasting dramatically with the insect’s electric palette. The image captures a sense of stillness and delicacy, highlighting the almost surreal beauty of this tiny creature in its natural environment.

1/9/2025, 4:38:06 AM | 103 11 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For this week’s #stunday image, tiny orange feet of a woolly bear caterpillar cling tightly to a dry grass blade, each hooked grip delicate yet determined, revealing the quiet strength hidden beneath its bristly coat. #eastcoastkin #photography

A macro image of a woolly bear caterpillar shows its body banded with dense clusters of spiky red-brown hairs, each spine sharply jutting out in every direction. Tiny orange prolegs cling to a dried grass blade as the caterpillar climbs, its bristly coat creating both protection and a striking visual texture. The blurred background glows with warm greens and golds, making the caterpillar’s fiery fuzz stand out in vivid contrast.

31/8/2025, 4:14:07 AM | 64 2 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For today’s #BlueskyArtShow theme of #shiny - An endless sea of cars crams a sunlit parking lot, windshields glinting like scattered mirrors, blurring order and chaos as rows of vehicles stretch beyond sight into a shimmering metallic horizon. #eastcoastkin #photography

A vast parking lot crammed full of vehicles stretches into the distance, creating a dense sea of car roofs, windshields, and side windows that reflect bright sunlight. The cars, trucks, and SUVs are packed so tightly that individual lanes are barely distinguishable, making the scene feel almost chaotic and overwhelming. The shiny reflections from the glass surfaces give the impression of countless shimmering points of light, adding a slightly surreal or dreamlike quality to the image. Parking markers on poles, labeled “A7” and “A8,” rise above the mass of vehicles to designate sections, hinting at the organized structure beneath the apparent congestion. The muted colors—grays, whites, blues, and silvers—dominate the palette, with only a few darker or red vehicles punctuating the metallic monotony. The perspective compresses the scene so that the cars appear stacked and endless, evoking the feeling of vastness and the immense scale of modern car culture.

30/8/2025, 11:20:31 AM | 17 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Eyes like ancient glass, hold the memory of fire, empires cannot last. A skipper butterfly with golden-spotted wings drinks nectar from a fiery orange-red flower, its delicate textures and vivid colors captured in sharp, glowing detail against a soft blurred background. #macro #photography

A close-up macro photograph of a small brown and golden skipper butterfly perched delicately on the vibrant petals of an orange-red flower. The butterfly’s wings are spread partially open, revealing intricate textures of brown scales patterned with golden-yellow spots and streaks that catch the light. Its furry thorax and head glisten with fine silvery hairs, while its large, round, dark compound eye reflects the surroundings. The butterfly’s slender, curved proboscis extends forward, probing into the flower’s clustered center of densely packed yellow and orange florets, which radiate warmth and energy. The petals of the flower are slightly textured with fine speckles, some curling at the edges, glowing in shades of fiery orange to deep scarlet. The background is softly blurred, with muted greens and oranges creating a natural, dreamlike bokeh that frames the subject. The overall composition emphasizes both the fragile detail of the butterfly and the bold brilliance of the flower, highlighting the intimate interaction between pollinator and bloom.

29/8/2025, 4:24:50 AM | 22 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Threads stitched in the dark, resistance too fine to see, no tyrant escapes. They’re harmless to humans, but their presence in the night garden — hanging like fiery lanterns in their webs — makes the Hentz orbweaver one of the most striking arachnid encounters you can have. #macro #photography

A close-up photograph of a Neoscona crucifera, also known as the Hentz orbweaver or spotted orbweaver, suspended at the center of its web against a stark black background. The spider’s body is large and rounded, with a bulbous abdomen in shades of reddish-brown and orange, covered in fine hairs and marked with darker patches typical of the species. Its eight long, spiny legs radiate outward, each joint bristled with tiny hairs that catch the light as they grip the silken strands. The web is a delicate, geometric lattice with some broken threads, its fine silk barely visible except where the light strikes it. The sharp detail highlights the spider’s textured body, segmented legs, and the tautness of the web, while the dark void behind isolates the orbweaver, emphasizing its dramatic presence.

28/8/2025, 4:28:20 AM | 43 4 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

The boot grinds downward, tyrants choke the air with lies — still, we drink the sun. A Painted Lady butterfly rests on a vivid orange flower, its patterned wings and delicate body captured in sharp detail against a soft green blur, a fleeting moment of beauty in nature. #macro #photography

A close-up photograph captures a butterfly delicately perched on a vibrant orange flower. The butterfly, likely a painted lady, displays intricately patterned wings with a striking mix of colors: black, white, orange, and earthy brown tones, accented with small circular markings resembling eyespots near the edges. Its wings are partly open, showing both the bold upper wing patterns and the more detailed, textured underside. The butterfly’s body, covered in fine hairs, is sharply in focus, as are its long, slender antennae and thin legs that cling to the flower’s central disk. The flower itself radiates with fiery orange petals surrounding a dense, golden-yellow cluster of pollen-rich florets, creating a vivid contrast with the butterfly’s wing patterns. The background fades into a soft blur of greens, suggesting foliage, which emphasizes the crisp detail and saturated colors of the butterfly and flower at the center. The image evokes a sense of delicate balance, fleeting beauty, and the intricate interdependence of pollinator and bloom.

27/8/2025, 4:19:03 AM | 59 6 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

The time is not soon, the time is not someday else, the time is right now. A Clouded Sulphur butterfly with pink-edged yellow wings feeds on white wildflowers, its green eye and red antennae glowing in the warm light. #macro #photography

A close-up macro photograph of a bright yellow butterfly resting on a cluster of small white wildflowers with golden-yellow centers. The butterfly, a Clouded Sulphur, has delicately textured wings dusted with fine scales. Its wings are edged with a thin pinkish border, and its forewings display a dark, solid oval spot while the hindwings show a lighter, ringed spot. Several tiny dark speckles scatter across the lower half of its wings, creating a subtle pattern against the vivid yellow. Its green compound eye is prominent, and its thin, reddish antennae curve gracefully forward. The butterfly clings to the flower with its spindly legs, feeding on nectar, while the white petals radiate outward from the bright centers. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the subject in sharp detail and warm golden light. The overall mood is vibrant yet gentle, capturing the fragile beauty of both insect and blossom in a moment of quiet connection.

26/8/2025, 4:10:18 AM | 89 8 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For today’s #macromonday a yellow-green beetle with bold black spots clings to the golden center of a vivid purple flower, its body dusted with pollen. #eastcoastkin #photography #macromonday

The image is a close-up macro photograph capturing the intricate details of a beetle perched on the vibrant center of a flower. The beetle has a glossy, bright yellow-green body with bold black spots arranged symmetrically along its back, giving it a striking and almost patterned appearance. Its black legs and segmented antennae grasp onto the tightly packed cluster of golden-yellow florets at the heart of the flower, as though it is feeding or collecting pollen. Tiny grains of pollen cling to its legs and body, emphasizing its role as part of the flower’s pollination process. Surrounding the beetle, the flower’s ray petals radiate outward in shades of vivid purple, their long, slender forms contrasting sharply with the yellow center. Some petals appear in sharp focus, while others blur softly into the background, creating a sense of depth and highlighting the insect as the focal point. Fine details, such as the delicate hairs around the base of the flower’s disc and the subtle textures of the beetle’s shell, are rendered with clarity. The overall scene highlights both the beauty of the insect and the flower, capturing a moment of intimate interaction between species. The vibrant colors — purple, yellow, green, and black — create a composition that feels both balanced and alive, while the extreme close-up draws attention to the often-overlooked details of nature’s small-scale dramas.

25/8/2025, 10:51:19 AM | 28 1 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For this week’s #stunday image, crashing Atlantic waves explode against the pink granite cliffs of Schoodic Peninsula in Acadia National Park, as tiny figures on the rocks witness the wild beauty of sea meeting stone. #eastcoastkin #photography

The photograph captures the raw power of the Atlantic Ocean at the Schoodic Peninsula in Acadia National Park, Maine. Immense waves crash against massive pink granite ledges, sending white spray high into the air, frozen in motion against a backdrop of deep blue sea and layered clouds. People are scattered along the rocky shoreline, some standing close to the edge in awe, others sitting or wandering farther back, dwarfed by the scale of the landscape. In the foreground, hardy green shrubs cling to cracks in the sunlit granite, softening the stark rock. The image conveys the essence of Schoodic: a dramatic meeting of sea and stone, where visitors witness the timeless clash between ocean energy and enduring bedrock.

24/8/2025, 4:25:00 AM | 47 5 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For today’s #BlueskyArtShow theme of #skyline - A meadow of wildflowers meets a dark treeline, where the skyline ignites with glowing clouds of orange and violet, capturing the fleeting drama of dusk in a vivid clash of earth and sky. #eastcoastkin #photography

A wide meadow stretches across the foreground, filled with clusters of yellow wildflowers and patches of soft purple blossoms scattered among tall green grasses. Beyond the field, a dark line of dense trees rises, their silhouettes creating a sharp horizon. Above, the sky dominates the scene, alive with dramatic cloud formations. The clouds are scattered and textured, catching the last light of the day. They glow in deep orange and rusty copper tones, blending with purples and faint pinks against the fading blue of twilight. The contrast between the fiery sky, the shadowed treeline, and the bright meadow below creates a vivid, almost painterly atmosphere that feels both peaceful and electric with color.

23/8/2025, 4:17:06 AM | 73 3 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com) reply parent

That’s cool! I haven’t been fishing for decades and I don’t recall seeing anything, not even fish!

23/8/2025, 12:26:37 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Silence is consent, a coffin willingly sealed — speak or suffocate. A vivid violet damselfly clings to a frayed blade of grass, its lace-like wings and glowing body shining against a soft blur of green and brown, a fleeting jewel in the quiet of nature. #macro #photography

A close-up macro photograph of a brilliantly colored damselfly perched delicately on the tip of a green blade of grass. The damselfly’s slender body glows with vivid shades of metallic violet and indigo, its segmented abdomen tapering gracefully to a fine point. Its transparent wings, held neatly together above its body, reveal a delicate network of black veins, creating an intricate lace-like pattern against the soft, blurred background. The damselfly’s bulbous compound eyes shimmer in the light, reflecting hints of purple, while its spindly legs cling firmly to the grass blade, which shows small notches and frays at the tip. The muted, out-of-focus background of green and brown tones contrasts with the insect’s luminous body, making the damselfly the striking focal point of the image.

22/8/2025, 12:46:11 PM | 78 6 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

We strike, not with guns, but with a roar of voices, shaking their towers. A spider rests at the center of its delicate web, legs poised on glistening threads. Sunlight filters through blurred green leaves, casting a glowing backdrop that highlights the fragility of its trap. #macro #photography

A close-up photograph of a spider suspended at the center of its delicate web. The spider’s body is small, with a rounded, glossy abdomen patterned in dark browns and lighter markings that glisten in the light. Its spindly legs, covered in fine bristles, are poised outward, gripping the nearly invisible silk threads that radiate around it in a precise geometric pattern. The web stretches across the frame, its radial and spiral threads faintly catching the light. The background is softly blurred in vibrant shades of green and yellow, suggesting leaves or sunlight filtering through foliage, creating a glowing, dreamy effect that contrasts with the sharp focus on the spider. The composition draws the eye to the intricate web and the spider at its heart, evoking both fragility and quiet strength.

21/8/2025, 11:46:31 AM | 35 2 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Red eyes blaze like suns, piercing through their shadowed lies, truth will not be caged. A metallic green bottle fly clings to a leaf, its iridescent body glowing with emerald and gold while vivid red eyes and delicate veined wings shimmer in sharp detail against a dark blurred background. #macro

A vivid close-up macro photograph of a metallic green bottle fly perched on the edge of a deep green leaf. The fly’s body glows with iridescent shades of emerald, turquoise, and gold, its abdomen banded with shimmering hues that catch the light like polished metal. Its large compound eyes dominate its face, glowing an intense, jewel-like red that contrasts starkly against the metallic green of its thorax and the fine white hairs along its face and mouthparts. The fly’s wings are semi-transparent, with intricate vein patterns clearly visible, and they reflect subtle hints of violet and blue where the light catches them. Tiny bristles cover its body and legs, which grip firmly onto the textured surface of the leaf. The background is a soft, dark blur with faint golden tones, isolating the insect and giving it a striking, almost otherworldly presence. The photograph highlights both the alien beauty and fine anatomical details of the fly, revealing a creature that shimmers with surreal intensity.

20/8/2025, 4:24:47 AM | 34 4 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Fascist shadows spread, but the flowers keep singing, let justice take wing. A metallic green sweat bee shimmers in iridescent hues as it hovers over white wildflowers, its wings a blur of motion, capturing both the intricate detail and vibrant energy of pollination up close. #macro #photography

A close-up macro photograph of a metallic green sweat bee (genus Agapostemon) perched on a cluster of delicate white wildflowers. The bee’s body shimmers with iridescent hues of emerald green, turquoise, and hints of gold, while its abdomen reflects shifting tones of blue and purple. Its large compound eyes gleam black against the metallic green of its head, and one slender antenna is sharply in focus, curving toward a blossom. The bee’s semi-transparent wings beat rapidly, captured in a blur of motion that creates a faint rainbow-like arc trailing from its body. Fine details are visible on its spiny legs, which grip the fuzzy green and white flower cluster dusted with pollen. The background is dark green and softly blurred, making the bee’s jewel-toned body and the bright white flowers stand out in brilliant contrast. The image emphasizes both the intricate textures of the insect and the dynamic energy of its hovering movement while feeding.

19/8/2025, 4:23:21 AM | 26 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com) reply parent

I always want to stroke their fuzzy backs!

19/8/2025, 3:40:46 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For today’s #macromonday a close-up of a bee with large black eyes and a fuzzy golden thorax, collecting pollen on yellow blossoms. Every detail of its hairs, legs, and flower stamens highlights the beauty of pollination at work. #eastcoastkin #photography #macromonday

A sharply detailed macro photograph of a bee perched on a cluster of small yellow flowers. The bee’s large, glossy black compound eyes dominate its face, reflecting light with striking highlights. Its fuzzy thorax is covered in dense golden-brown hairs, contrasting with the darker, shiny exoskeleton of its legs and abdomen. Fine grains of pollen cling to its body and legs, evidence of its foraging activity. The bee’s mandibles and long antennae are clearly visible as it feeds among the delicate, threadlike stamens and clustered petals of the blossoms. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing the textures and colors of both the insect and the flowers in the foreground. The image captures the intricate details of pollination and the bee’s essential role within the ecosystem.

18/8/2025, 10:32:56 AM | 70 5 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For this week’s #stunday image, radiant daylilies burst in shades of pink, coral, and gold, their glowing centers blazing against a backdrop of deep green leaves, captured with a vivid, almost dreamlike intensity. #eastcoastkin #photography

A close-up photograph of vivid daylilies blooming among dense green leaves. The cluster of flowers fills the center of the frame, with four blossoms open and facing different angles. Their wide, trumpet-shaped petals shift in color from deep rose-pink at the edges to warm coral and then to bright golden yellow at the throats. Dark pollen tips crown the stamens, standing out against the glowing centers. Behind them, a tangle of long, blade-like leaves creates a textured green backdrop that contrasts with the flowers’ fiery tones. The image appears saturated and stylized, with a vintage filter effect that enhances the blossoms’ luminous, almost otherworldly presence.

17/8/2025, 4:36:05 AM | 54 3 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com) reply parent

Homemade, cooked on the charcoal grill. It was delicious!

16/8/2025, 1:05:27 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For today’s #BlueskyArtShow theme of #pieces - Two hearty pieces of cheesy, veggie-loaded pizza sit on a dark plate beside a pint of amber brew in a Bar Harbor Brewing glass, ready for an indulgent, flavor-packed outdoor feast. #eastcoastkin #photography

16/8/2025, 4:06:03 AM | 74 1 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

We do not forgive the architects of cages; we tear them apart. A rose-pink insect with electric blue antenna tip stands on a teal and rust-orange leaf, its metallic body glowing vividly against a deep black background. #macro #photography

A high-magnification macro photograph of a vividly colored insect standing on the edge of a textured leaf, rendered in intense, surreal hues. The insect’s elongated body is primarily a deep rose-pink, mottled with flecks of orange and gold, giving its exoskeleton an iridescent, metallic quality. Its long, spindly legs are a fiery mix of amber and crimson, each joint glinting as if lit from within. Two slender antennae extend forward from its head; the left is tipped with a striking electric blue, creating a sharp contrast against the warmer tones of its body. The leaf beneath it is an intricate lattice of fine veins, glowing in rich, rust-orange lines that stand out against the deep teal-blue surface, which appears almost mineral-like in texture. The leaf’s edge curves diagonally across the frame, bordered by a row of minute, glistening droplets. The background is an expanse of smooth, velvety black, isolating the insect and leaf so that their colors blaze with otherworldly intensity. The overall effect is dreamlike and alien — an ordinary insect transformed into a luminous sentinel patrolling the border between two worlds.

15/8/2025, 4:12:55 AM | 39 4 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Leaf-tip sentinel, piercing their dull propaganda, eyes locked on the fight. A vividly colored insect glows with electric blues, pinks, and golds as it perches on a leaf, its sharp details shining against a soft, shadowy background. #macro #photography

$A close-up macro photograph of a small, vividly colored insect standing on the edge of a narrow green leaf against a dark, softly blurred background. The insect’s body exhibits an intense, surreal spectrum of neon-like hues, with glowing cyan-blue highlights along its antennae, legs, and edges of its exoskeleton, contrasted by radiant hot pink and magenta along its joints, underside, and parts of its thorax. Its abdomen is patterned with iridescent streaks of yellow and turquoise, resembling refracted light or oil-slick colors. The legs are long and slender, tipped with fine claws, and poised in a way that suggests it is alert or preparing to move forward. The background gradients shift from deep black to muted greens and ochres, making the insect’s electric colors appear almost luminescent, as if lit from within or transformed through a psychedelic filter. The focus is sharp on the insect and the front edge of the leaf, fading into a velvety bokeh that isolates the subject in a dreamlike, otherworldly scene.$

14/8/2025, 4:17:36 AM | 62 4 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Petals rise like fists, yellow suns against the gloom, too bright to be chained. A hoverfly dusted with pollen feeds on vivid yellow blossoms, its black and gold body and red eyes glowing against a dark background in a moment of still, intricate beauty. #macro #photography

A sharply focused macro photograph of a hoverfly perched delicately on a cluster of tiny, bright yellow flowers. The hoverfly’s body is patterned in bold alternating bands of black and golden-orange, giving it a wasp-like appearance, though its compact form and short antennae distinguish it as a harmless pollinator. Its large, deep reddish-brown compound eyes dominate its head, while its translucent wings, faintly iridescent, extend back over its abdomen. The insect’s legs and fine hairs are dusted with grains of yellow pollen, evidence of active foraging. The flowers are composed of multiple small buds and florets branching from thin green stems, their vivid color contrasting against the deep, shadowed background. The dark, blurred backdrop isolates the subject, making the hoverfly and blossoms appear to glow with lifelike detail and vibrancy. The overall image captures a moment of stillness in the midst of pollination, where light, color, and form merge into a study of both beauty and function in nature.

13/8/2025, 4:14:31 AM | 42 2 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Leafhopper holds fast, seeing through the smoke and spin, lies dissolve to dust. A dreamlike leafhopper glows blue-violet with emerald eyes, clinging to a fuchsia stem as pink, orange, and green foliage swirls around it in a velvet-black void. #macro #photography

A close-up macro photograph of a leafhopper resting along the length of a brilliantly colored plant stem. The insect’s elongated, teardrop-shaped body is covered in a fine, powdery texture that gleams with electric blue and violet tones, its tiny, sharply defined legs gripping the surface. At the head, a pair of vivid green eyes glows against the cool body hues. The stem it clings to is saturated in deep fuchsia and crimson, lined with delicate, hair-like bristles that catch the light. Surrounding leaves and stems weave through the frame in arcs and angles, radiating surreal shades of hot pink, orange, and green, as if the scene has been lit by ultraviolet or infrared light. The background is a velvety black, isolating the leafhopper in a luminous, otherworldly tableau where natural form meets dreamlike color.

12/8/2025, 4:27:04 AM | 43 5 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For today’s #macromonday a Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp grips damp earth, shaping a ball of mud for its nest. Its black-and-yellow body gleams as it works, framed by the blurred, earthy textures of its rugged surroundings. #eastcoastkin #photography #macromonday

A detailed close-up of a Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp (Sceliphron caementarium) on a damp, uneven patch of earth, captured mid-task while gathering a compact ball of wet mud for nest construction. The solitary parasitoid wasp’s slender black body is marked with vivid yellow joints and leg segments, its long, spindly yellow legs gripping the ground as it manipulates the mud with precision. Its elongated abdomen, glossy black near the base and shifting to a warm reddish-brown toward the tip, arches upward in a characteristic curve, ending in a fine point. The wasp’s glossy exoskeleton catches the soft, directional light, highlighting its intricate structure against the blurred, earthy background of moist soil and organic debris.

11/8/2025, 4:10:09 AM | 35 3 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Through glossy black eyes we see a thousand futures, none where we kneel down. A golden honeybee clings to delicate white blossoms, its pollen-laden legs and translucent wings aglow, framed by a dreamy blur of soft pink and lavender petals. #macro #photography

An extreme close-up macro photograph of a honeybee perched delicately on a cluster of small, pale white flowers. The bee’s fuzzy golden thorax is dusted with fine yellow pollen grains, while its segmented abdomen transitions from amber to deep brown bands. Its translucent wings, etched with fine, branching veins, catch the light in soft gradients of gold and brown. The bee’s black legs grip the flower’s slender stamens, each hind leg carrying a full, rounded pollen sac. Its head, covered in short, fine hairs, features large, glossy black compound eyes and bent antenna reaching forward to explore the bloom. The surrounding flowers form a dreamy pastel backdrop of creamy whites, soft pinks, and muted lavender tones, their delicate stamens tipped with tiny spherical anthers, creating a gentle bokeh that highlights the bee as the focal point.

10/8/2025, 4:17:57 AM | 68 7 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com) reply parent

I have a hearing loss, so I'm really grateful for the ability to see colors.

9/8/2025, 11:15:15 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For today’s #BlueskyArtShow theme of #jagged - Misty waves blur around jagged coastal rocks, while dark cliffs fade into a ghostly horizon, creating a haunting seascape that feels suspended between dream and reality #eastcoastkin #photography

A black-and-white seascape photograph capturing a misty, ethereal shoreline. In the foreground, dark, jagged rocks emerge from the water, their rough, textured surfaces partially cloaked in seaweed and softened by a silky blur from the long-exposure waves. The tide appears ghostlike, shrouding the rocks in a gauzy haze. Midground, a rugged line of coastal cliffs stretches across the scene from left to right, their angular silhouettes fading into the pale mist. The distant background reveals faint outlines of more rock formations and islands, barely visible through the dense fog. The sky is overcast, blending almost seamlessly into the horizon, lending the image a quiet, timeless, and hauntingly atmospheric mood.

9/8/2025, 4:44:52 AM | 84 7 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Pink flame on green blade, cutting their paper-thin lies, lighting up the dark. A neon-pink beetle with turquoise legs rests on a green leaf edged in glowing red, its veins glowing gold against a deep green blur, creating a surreal fusion of hyperreal color and natural detail. #macro #photography

A sharply focused close-up photograph of a single elongated green leaf, its edges glowing with vivid neon red and pink hues as if lit from within. Resting near the base of the leaf’s pointed tip is a striking, iridescent insect — its body a brilliant hot pink with subtle magenta gradients, accented by metallic turquoise legs, antennae, and small structural details along its segmented back. The leaf’s intricate vein network is visible in yellow-green, contrasting against the darker, mottled green surface. The background is an uninterrupted, velvety deep green blur, isolating the leaf and insect in a surreal, almost otherworldly composition that merges hyperreal color with natural texture.

9/8/2025, 4:31:59 AM | 47 5 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Balanced at the edge, the world waits for our answer— march, disrupt, defy. A lacewing egg floats on a thread above a curled, velvet-textured leaf. Nature’s surreal precision captured in a fleeting, almost invisible moment of delicate balance and quiet defiance. #macrophotography #lacewing

A single, delicate green lacewing egg balances at the end of a long, slender, translucent filament that arcs upward from the curling tip of a green leaf. The egg is minuscule and translucent white, hovering like a tiny teardrop above the vibrant, velvet-textured leaf. The leaf itself is covered in fine hairs and edged with a thin line of rust-red coloration, its surface undulating in soft waves like a cresting ocean. The background is a deep, smooth green, rendering the egg and leaf in sharp contrast and giving the image a serene, almost surreal atmosphere. The image captures an intimate, nearly invisible moment in nature with extraordinary clarity and composition — emphasizing the fragility, elegance, and strangeness of life at a microscopic scale.

8/8/2025, 12:51:44 PM | 42 5 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Democracy weeps, but not in despair — her tears feed the coming storm. Psychedelic milkweed blossoms glow with electric color — waxy petals, and radiant hues blur the line between nature and hallucination in this macro portrait of radical, surreal beauty. #macrophotography #photography #milkweed

A tight macro photograph of a milkweed flower cluster rendered in highly saturated, psychedelic tones. The five-petaled flowers display a surreal spectrum of neon colors — electric magentas, saturated cyans, luminous yellows, and acid greens. Each blossom has a thick, glossy appearance, with bright blue hood-like structures encasing pale orbs at the center of the flowers, resembling alien eyes or jewel-like eggs. The petals are curved and slightly waxy, some flecked or veined with green, giving the illusion of digital distortion or thermal imaging. The background is a deep, velvety green with oversized milkweed leaves providing a natural yet otherworldly context. The overall effect is hyperreal and hypnotic — blurring the line between organic structure and visionary hallucination. The image evokes a sense of radical beauty, alien elegance, and nature reimagined through a lens of resistance and consciousness-expansion.

7/8/2025, 4:17:36 AM | 39 1 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

No sword is sharper than a mind set free from lies — watch it slice the dark. A camouflaged Pennsylvania ambush bug clings to a fuzzy green leaf, its spiked limbs poised to strike. A tiny predator hiding in plain sight, sculpted for stealth and precision. #macrophotography #photography #ambushbug

A close-up, macro photograph of a Pennsylvania ambush bug (Phymata pennsylvanica) perched on a green plant, possibly milkweed. The insect clings to the surface of a thick, fuzzy stem or leaf with its specialized raptorial forelegs raised in a menacing, mantis-like pose, adapted for grabbing prey. Its body is stout and angular, blending into the plant with mottled tan, brown, and green coloring that provides excellent camouflage. The head is wide with a distinct triangular shape, featuring prominent, bulbous red eyes that glisten in the light. The thorax is jagged and textured, and the wings lay flat over the back, partially transparent with dark patches. Fine plant hairs are visible on the leaf’s surface, adding soft texture and contrasting with the hard exoskeleton of the insect. The image reveals the brutal beauty and stealthy adaptation of this small predator, hidden in plain sight within the foliage.

6/8/2025, 4:56:31 AM | 39 2 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Dream in violent pink. Write like it’s the end of time. Because it just might be. A neon-drenched wasp clings to pastel blossoms, its body glowing in surreal hues of magenta and teal — a hyperreal glimpse into the electric beauty of the insect world. #macrophotography #photography #surreal #wasp

A vividly colored close-up photograph of a wasp perched on a cluster of delicate flower buds. The wasp dominates the frame, captured in crisp detail with exaggerated, surreal coloration — its body gleaming with intense shades of magenta, electric pink, and teal-blue, giving it an iridescent, almost cybernetic appearance. Its segmented abdomen, translucent wings, and long legs are sharply defined, with light glinting off its smooth exoskeleton. The wasp is facing left, using its mandibles to feed or investigate the tiny, partially opened blossoms. The flowers themselves are equally surreal — stalks of tiny buds with orange-yellow tips and pastel lavender-pink petals, set against a softly blurred background of green and amber tones. The overall image has a hyper-saturated, dreamlike quality, as though viewed through an altered psychedelic lens, making the natural subject appear fantastical and otherworldly.

5/8/2025, 4:37:53 AM | 35 1 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For today’s #macromonday a delicate, long-legged spider clings to a fuzzy green stem, nearly camouflaged against the plant. Its slender orange body and fine limbs blend seamlessly with the leaves and textured surface. #eastcoastkin #macrophotography #macromonday

A close-up macro photograph of a slender, delicate spider clinging to a green plant stem. The spider is centered in the frame and positioned vertically along the stem, blending in with its surroundings due to its elongated, pale orange-brown body and extremely long, thin legs that stretch far beyond its body length. Its legs are so thin that they appear almost like fine hairs against the fuzzy surface of the stem. The spider’s small cephalothorax bears several tiny black eyes and fine mouthparts. The stem itself is pale green and covered in short, soft hairs. On either side of the stem are broad, dark green leaves with visible pale green veins forming an intricate network across their surfaces. The background is mostly out of focus, making the spider and the stem stand out in sharp detail. The lighting is soft but highlights the subtle textures of the plant and the almost translucent legs of the spider.

4/8/2025, 4:33:51 AM | 34 3 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com) reply parent

This is what we know as a Cicada in Ohio.

3/8/2025, 3:37:52 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Eight eyes see through lies — loud, clumsy, and blind with greed. Time to bite back hard. Face to face with a spider cloaked in iridescent shadow, this surreal macro shot reveals the alien beauty, power, and precision of nature’s most misunderstood predator. #macrophotography #spider

An intense, hyper-detailed macro photograph captures the face and front legs of a spider in striking, surreal clarity. The spider is viewed head-on, centered in the frame, creating a direct and almost confrontational composition. Its body is densely covered in short, bristling hairs, especially thick around the chelicerae (mouthparts) and legs. The spider’s eight eyes are arranged in a tight cluster near the top of its glossy, bulbous cephalothorax. Each eye reflects pinpoint highlights from the surrounding light source, giving the spider an alert, otherworldly gaze. The coloration of the image is dreamlike and eerie — deep reds and inky blacks dominate the spider’s body, while iridescent blues and purples shimmer along its limbs and thorax. The background is softly blurred in icy tones of lavender, pink, and pale blue, further emphasizing the spider’s sharp texture and making it appear as if it’s emerging from a strange alien landscape. The spider’s legs radiate outward like dark, armored branches, each one segmented and coated with fine, tactile hairs. This close-up view emphasizes both the alien beauty and visceral intensity of the spider, evoking awe, fear, and fascination in equal measure. The image invites a close study of the spider’s anatomy while also transforming it into a mythic figure — an ancient guardian, a symbol of complexity and patience, or a creature born of shadow and light. The surreal color grading enhances its mystique, pulling the viewer into an uncanny, almost cinematic encounter with a species so often misunderstood.

3/8/2025, 4:07:33 AM | 136 10 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

They built a machine of profit and punishment— we jam it with love. A candy-striped leafhopper clings to a velvet-textured leaf, surrounded by surreal, turquoise foliage in this hyper-detailed, psychedelic glimpse into nature’s strange and brilliant microcosm. #macrophotography #insect

A brilliantly colored leafhopper (Graphocephala coccinea), also known as the candy-striped leafhopper, perches on the edge of a textured, pale green leaf in a surreal, dreamlike close-up. The insect’s body is elongated and narrow, striped with iridescent bands of electric red, lemon yellow, and sky blue. Its delicate legs and translucent wings cling to the soft surface of the leaf, which is covered in fine, velvety hairs that catch the light. Surrounding the leafhopper, the image erupts in an otherworldly palette of colors and textures: an abstract swirl of overlapping leaves, tendrils, and buds that shimmer with an uncanny turquoise hue, almost metallic in tone. The surrounding plant structures are similarly dusted with fine hairs, adding to the image’s hyper-detailed, tactile quality. The shallow depth of field isolates the leafhopper against the blurred, shadowy background, imbuing the scene with a cinematic tension. The photograph’s composition, color treatment, and extreme close-up all combine to give the image a psychedelic, almost alien atmosphere — an intimate glimpse into the microcosmic drama of the natural world.

2/8/2025, 4:13:47 AM | 24 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For today’s #BlueskyArtShow theme of #gratitude - A holiday table glows with carved turkey, homemade stuffing, and hand-labeled place cards — an intimate snapshot of tradition, memory, and the quiet power of gathering. #eastcoastkin #photography

A warmly lit table set for a shared meal features a homey, rustic atmosphere. The table is covered with a striped tablecloth in warm tones of red, orange, and gold. At the center sits a large, blue-patterned ceramic bowl filled with stuffing or dressing — moist, crumbly, and speckled with bits of celery or herbs. A metal serving spoon rests inside. To the left is a ceramic platter holding slices of carved turkey breast, still glistening with juices, with a fork and knife for serving. In front of the plate of stuffing is a small folded place card labeled “Betty” in handwritten script, suggesting this is part of a family gathering or holiday meal. A clear glass of water and a butter dish with a stick of butter on a wooden tray sit nearby. An empty plate with a star-like geometric pattern in blue sits at the bottom right, with the wishbone from a turkey arranged on top. A basket with dinner rolls or buns peeks in at the bottom of the image, lined with a festive napkin. Other ceramic dishes with indistinct contents are partially visible, and the warm lighting evokes an inviting, intimate setting typical of a Thanksgiving or similar holiday meal.

2/8/2025, 4:12:33 AM | 16 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Silence feeds the beast — every quiet tongue a brick in the tyrant’s wall. A jewel-toned seed bug clings to a velvet yellow bud, its iridescent body lit against a black void. A vivid portrait of nature’s strange elegance, caught in a moment of quiet, alien intimacy. #macrophotography #insect

An iridescently detailed insect, likely a species of seed bug or plant bug (family Lygaeidae or Miridae), is perched on the edge of a partially opened yellow flower bud against a stark black background. The insect’s elongated body is mottled in shimmering tones of copper, burgundy, and bronze, with semi-translucent wings and spindly, jointed legs that grip the fuzzy surface of the flower. Its segmented antennae extend outward, curving slightly as if sensing its surroundings. The yellow bud it stands on is tightly furled, its petal tips just beginning to part, revealing a deeper golden interior lined with fine trichomes. In the foreground, a vivid green bud and soft, textured leaves frame the lower portion of the scene, contrasting sharply with the dark void of the background. The dramatic lighting enhances the textures of the insect’s body and the velvety plant surfaces, casting sharp shadows and highlighting the intricate microstructures. The composition emphasizes the beauty and strangeness of this intimate moment in the insect world — delicate, alien, and electric with life.

1/8/2025, 11:04:14 AM | 34 2 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Resistance is sweet — not safe, not soft, but sacred. Come and drink with us. A pollen-dusted honeybee feeds on vibrant Joe-Pye Weed blossoms, its wings aglow with iridescence in a surreal macro world where every detail pulses with electric color and life. #macrophotography #insect

A honeybee, dusted with golden pollen, is captured in stunning close-up as it feeds on the intricate blossoms of a Joe-Pye Weed flower. The bee’s fuzzy thorax glows with warm amber tones, sharply contrasted against the deep black background. Its translucent wings, veined and glistening, catch the light with hints of violet and bronze. The bee’s bent legs grip the blossom, while its proboscis delicately probes the flower for nectar. The Joe-Pye Weed flowers are a riot of magenta and lilac, with clusters of spindly stamens erupting from tight buds. The image’s high detail reveals the iridescent textures of the bee’s exoskeleton and the fine, hair-like structures of the flower’s reproductive parts, creating an otherworldly, almost psychedelic visual effect. The composition is intimate and electric, immersing the viewer in the surreal beauty of pollination in action.

31/7/2025, 4:17:24 AM | 50 9 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

The flower teaches— feed the just, sting the wicked, we are not afraid. A metallic green sweat bee clings to a lavender-speckled flower, its iridescent body glowing against a black backdrop in this surreal, ultra-detailed macro portrait of pollination. #macrophotography #insect

A vivid, high-resolution macro photograph captures a strikingly iridescent green sweat bee (likely in the genus Augochlora or Agapostemon) clinging to a delicate, pale lavender flower. The bee’s body shimmers with hues of emerald green, metallic gold, and bronze, its exoskeleton finely textured and densely covered in golden-brown hairs. The insect’s large, dark compound eyes glisten with a glossy sheen, and its long, jointed antennae rise gracefully from its head, arching upward into the black void of the background. Its segmented legs are tightly gripped around the flower’s surface, which is covered in dense, fuzzy white trichomes and small, pollen-bearing structures. The flower itself is ethereal, its translucent petals tinged with violet and speckled in dark bluish dots, some curling like tissue paper. The lighting is expertly controlled, with dramatic contrast highlighting the bee’s metallic body and the fine details of the flower, set against a pitch-black background that isolates and emphasizes the intimate moment of pollination. The composition evokes a surreal, almost cosmic beauty in this minute, everyday act of ecological symbiosis.

30/7/2025, 4:47:46 AM | 45 2 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

No tyrant can rule a mind that drinks from flowers and charts its own course. A silver-spotted skipper drinks from red valerian blossoms, its white wing patch bright against dusky brown. A quiet moment of beauty, captured in sharp detail against a soft green-gray blur. #macrophotography #insect

A dusky brown butterfly with a distinctive white patch on its hindwing, identified as a Silver-spotted Skipper (Epargyreus clarus), clings to the lower edge of a vibrant red valerian flower cluster. The butterfly’s large, rounded eye and short, hooked antennae are clearly visible, and its slender proboscis extends into the clustered tubular flowers in search of nectar. The forewings are streaked with subtle lighter markings, while the hindwings showcase the namesake silver-white spot. Its body is hairy and compact, built for quick, darting flight. The flower — a dense explosion of tiny, star-like blossoms — radiates shades of crimson and magenta, with long, slender petals and prominent stamens, all supported by a sturdy green stalk with a slight curve near the top. The background is a smooth, out-of-focus gradient of soft gray-green, which isolates and emphasizes the rich textures and colors of the butterfly and flower. The image is sharply focused, capturing fine details such as the veins in the butterfly’s wings and the delicate structure of the blossoms.

29/7/2025, 4:54:30 AM | 56 4 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For today’s #macromonday a golden slug glides across textured bark, its luminous body glowing against a black void. Each ripple and ridge reveals a quiet, otherworldly elegance in this intimate macro portrait. #eastcoastkin #macrophotography #macromonday

A striking macro photograph of a golden slug crawling slowly across a piece of textured, weathered bark against a pitch-black background. The slug’s body glistens with subtle iridescence, its semi-translucent skin illuminated by soft, directional lighting that accentuates the intricate network of wrinkles and ridges along its mantle and foot. Its rich amber and ochre tones transition seamlessly from a deeper orange near the head to a paler yellow toward the back. Two pairs of tentacles extend from the head — one short, one long — both translucent and tipped with glistening points. A small breathing pore, or pneumostome, is clearly visible on the right side of its mantle, just behind the head, highlighting the anatomical detail. The bark beneath is cracked and mottled with patches of mossy green and gray, its fibrous layers rough and organic, contrasting the slug’s soft, moist form. The stark black background isolates the subject completely, giving the composition a dramatic, studio-like clarity and an almost surreal presence. The overall effect evokes a sense of quiet persistence, alien grace, and the delicate power of life moving slowly but inexorably forward.

28/7/2025, 4:25:07 AM | 48 8 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com) reply parent

Watching the tiny creatures go about their business is absolutely fascinating, and I’m always struck by how challenging it is for them to make their way in their quest for nectar.

27/7/2025, 6:55:02 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com) reply parent

I am absolutely thrilled to host this caterpillar convention! I usually see only one or two per year, so this is really exciting.

27/7/2025, 6:50:19 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com) reply parent

Well, technically it’s a katydid, but I can see the confusion - they’re basically grasshoppers who went to finishing school and learned proper antennae etiquette. This one’s probably thinking “Do I look like I hop around fields? I prefer to delicately perch and judge your gardening choices.”

27/7/2025, 6:47:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Katydid sings loud. Her song is of resistance against choking lies. A green katydid clings to a blade of grass, its translucent body glowing against a blurred backdrop of fiery orange petals. Nature’s camouflage meets surreal beauty in this intimate macro portrait. #macrophotography #insect

A vibrant close-up macro photograph of a green katydid perched delicately on a blade of grass. The katydid’s translucent body reveals intricate details — its segmented legs, fine antennae, and speckled thorax are clearly visible. Its large, round, pinkish-tan eyes stare intently ahead, giving the insect a watchful expression. Its leaf-like wings are neatly folded along its back, mimicking the structure and coloration of plant material. The background is a rich, out-of-focus sea of orange petals, likely from a black-eyed Susan or similar flower, with a dark central disk, creating a warm, glowing bokeh effect that contrasts beautifully with the insect’s vivid green body. The shallow depth of field isolates the katydid against the blurred floral backdrop, enhancing the sense of intimacy and immediacy in this natural scene. Fine details such as the minuscule spines on its legs and the delicate veins in the grass blade are sharply rendered, showcasing the precision of macro photography. The overall composition captures both the elegance and strangeness of insect life in an almost surreal, painterly atmosphere.

27/7/2025, 4:35:44 AM | 68 8 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For today’s #BlueskyArtShow theme of #alternating - Curving tire tracks scar a fading autumn lawn, where green and gold clash beneath scattered leaves—an accidental landscape painted by pressure, time, and the turning season. #eastcoastkin #photography

A patch of grass shows deep, curving impressions left by heavy vehicle or machinery tires, likely from repeated passes over the lawn. The tire tracks are starkly visible, having compressed and discolored the grass, turning it yellowish-brown compared to the surrounding green. The curved paths form a rhythmic, alternating, wave-like pattern across the frame, leading diagonally from bottom left to top right. Scattered autumn leaves, in shades of red, orange, and yellow, are strewn lightly across the lawn, their shapes softened by shadows and the early or late daylight. The image has a painterly texture with rich contrast and a slightly surreal or dreamy visual quality, suggestive of post-processing or artistic filtering. The upper border includes black frame edges with rounded corners.

26/7/2025, 3:28:47 PM | 33 2 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Do not mask your light. Even in caterpillar form, you are the storm. Milkweed Tussock Moth caterpillars cluster and feast, a living current of black and orange fire moving with purpose — bold, wild, and unstoppable. #macrophotography #insect

A close-up photograph shows a large aggregation of Milkweed Tussock Moth caterpillars (Euchaetes egle), also known as Milkweed Tiger Moth caterpillars, feeding voraciously on a milkweed stem and its leaves. The caterpillars are covered in tufts of black, orange, and white setae (hair-like bristles), giving them a shaggy, almost flame-like appearance. They cluster tightly together along the plant, with many packed around the junction of a side branch and the main stem, creating a striking contrast against the smooth green surface of the milkweed. The stem shows visible damage, with sections of chewed plant tissue and frayed fibers where the caterpillars have stripped away the outer layers. In the softly blurred background, vibrant green grasses and foliage suggest a wild meadow setting. The image captures a moment of collective feeding, the swarm of caterpillars acting as a single organism — both mesmerizing and slightly chaotic, a vivid embodiment of transformation and survival.

26/7/2025, 4:36:03 AM | 19 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

In the ghost crab’s stare, every tyrant sees their end — waves are not passive. A ghost crab emerges from the sand, eyes raised in silent watch. Translucent and alert, it embodies the quiet defiance of nature — camouflaged, resilient, and ready to hold the line. #macrophotography #insect

A pale Atlantic ghost crab (Ocypode quadrata) — is photographed at ground level, emerging from the sandy surface of a beach. The crab is positioned squarely in the center of the image, facing the camera head-on with its stalked eyes raised high, giving it an alert and curious expression. Its semi-translucent body blends seamlessly with the surrounding sand, ranging in hue from creamy white to faint yellow and soft beige. Its two front claws are poised, one slightly larger than the other, hinting at both defense and readiness. The texture of the sand is detailed and varied, dotted with tiny grains, pebbles, shell fragments, and organic debris. The background is softly blurred, allowing the crab to stand out with sharp clarity and luminous subtlety. The scene evokes a sense of camouflage, quiet vigilance, and the strange stillness of life at the edge of land and sea.

25/7/2025, 4:13:34 AM | 35 2 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Too much has been lost. We must burn the paper crown — let no tyrant bloom. A treehopper clings to a green stem like a living jewel, its gold-and-bronze shell gleaming in the dark — a tiny sentinel armored in silence and evolution’s strange precision. #macrophotography #insect

Acutalis tartarea, a tiny, wedge-shaped treehopper, is captured in extraordinary detail in this macro photograph as it perches within the fork of two vibrant green plant stems. The insect’s body is a sculptural fusion of metallic gold, bronze, and iridescent green, reflecting light like a miniature piece of living armor. Its posture is tight and angular, with its head tucked downward and its body closely hugging the crevice between the two stems — a defensive, concealed position that mimics a thorn or seed pod to avoid detection. The treehopper’s forewings, fused into a shield-like structure called the pronotum, rise in a sharp arc over its back. These wings display a complex, almost abstract pattern of black and translucent green lines that echo leaf veins or stained glass. Hints of orange and subtle magenta shimmer beneath the surface depending on the angle of the light. The texture appears enamel-smooth, polished to a shine. Its small legs are folded beneath its body, partially hidden in shadow. A single, delicate antenna can just be seen at the edge of its head, and its compound eyes — subtle and dark — are nearly lost in the complexity of its camouflage. The surrounding stems are coated in soft, velvety trichomes (tiny plant hairs) and vary in shade from lime green to a deeper forest hue. The lighting is directional and focused, leaving the background a velvety black void that isolates the subject and enhances the luminous colors of the insect’s armor. The image evokes a surreal, otherworldly scene — part nature documentary, part science fiction — where even the smallest creatures wear the marks of ancient survival, evolutionary elegance, and mysterious purpose.

24/7/2025, 4:01:12 AM | 34 2 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Refuse to comply. Even the smallest rebel can unseat a king. A solitary wasp, Anacrabro ocellatus, balances on white blossoms, its black and yellow body gleaming with purpose — a quiet sentinel in a world of fleeting petals and fierce intent. #macrophotography #insect

23/7/2025, 4:22:41 AM | 45 3 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Red eyes in the dark, shimmer like forbidden hope, even ghosts resist. A Citrus Flatid Planthopper clings to a glossy stem, its red eyes glowing like a beacon in the dark — an alien wraith in miniature, quiet and strange beneath a velvet black sky. #macrophotography #insect

22/7/2025, 4:30:54 AM | 22 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For today’s #macromonday a jewel-like lace bug perches on a green leaf, its wings etched with translucent armor, gleaming with hints of bronze and violet — a surreal fusion of nature’s architecture and dream. #eastcoastkin #macrophotography #macromonday

A macro photograph of a Corythucha lace bug perched on a vibrant green leaf. The insect’s body is small but elaborately sculpted, with ornate, lace-like wings and a delicate, translucent carapace that resembles hammered metal or stained glass. Its dorsal surface is covered in raised, semi-transparent reticulated ridges and tiny domes, each catching the light with iridescent hints of bronze, violet, and steel blue. The lace bug’s head is low and tucked, with short, threadlike antennae extending forward. Its legs are spindly, pale yellow to reddish, and barely lift its intricate body above the surface of the leaf. The green leaf below it is textured with visible hairs and fine cellular patterns, and a single water droplet clings to a nearby edge, reflecting the ambient light. The background fades into soft green blur, isolating the lace bug and amplifying its surreal, architectural elegance.

21/7/2025, 4:22:07 AM | 56 6 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Wings like shattered bark — he sleeps on a holy leaf, rise, the hour is near. A dark Sword-grass Moth rests on a green leaf, its bark-like wings folded in quiet camouflage. Stillness hides power; survival is written in every line of its worn, weathered form. #macrophotography #insect #moth

A highly detailed macro photograph showcases an Agrotis ipsilon, also known as the dark sword-grass moth or black cutworm moth, perched motionless on a richly textured green leaf. The moth’s forewings are folded tightly over its back, displaying a muted palette of earthy tones—light brown, dusky tan, and shadowed gray — mottled in a pattern that mimics weathered wood or dried foliage. Faint sword-shaped marks run diagonally across each wing, a subtle but characteristic feature of this species. The edges of the wings are slightly ragged, with fine, darker streaks near the outer margins that enhance the illusion of bark or dead leaf camouflage. The moth’s thorax is rounded and fur-covered, blending seamlessly into its body. Its large, spherical eyes are dark and glossy, absorbing light against its matte face. Extending from its head are two long, slender, threadlike antennae with fine segmentation, slightly curved and poised forward with delicate symmetry. Its front legs rest lightly on the leaf, while its body tapers toward the rear, partially obscured beneath the folded wings. The moth rests on a vivid green leaf, glossy and thick, with pronounced veins forming a natural network across its surface. A single dark hole near the base of the moth suggests prior feeding or environmental wear, grounding the scene in the reality of a living ecosystem. The background is deep, seamless black, which isolates the moth and leaf in luminous, sculptural focus. The contrast brings out every textural detail — the scales on the wings, the shimmer on the antennae, the tiny hairs on its legs. Though often overlooked, Agrotis ipsilon plays a dual role in nature — both pollinator and agricultural pest in its larval form. This adult, in still repose, conveys themes of disguise, endurance, and transformation. It is a creature built for survival, its quiet beauty cloaked in the colors of decay, hiding in plain sight.

20/7/2025, 2:33:00 PM | 29 1 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

She is not alone. The wind carries her sisters. Each bloom knows their names. A Great Golden Sand Digger wasp balances on white-speckled blooms, its bronze body blazing in the light. #macrophotography #insect

A vivid macro photograph shows a striking wasp perched delicately on a cluster of small, white, five-petaled flowers, each bloom dusted with pale lavender speckles. The insect is a Great Golden Sand Digger wasp (Sphex ichneumoneus), a solitary species known for its brilliant coloration and bold form. Its body is a sleek, segmented composition of iridescent copper, fiery orange, and jet black. The wasp’s head is round and robust, covered in short golden hairs, with large, dark, reflective compound eyes and two long, curved black antennae sweeping forward into the air like sensitive feelers. The thorax glows with metallic gold and bronze hues, while its narrow waist and elongated abdomen taper into a deep black point ringed with orange segments. Its translucent wings are held flat against its back, shimmering faintly with purples and blues. The orange legs, spindly and jointed, are covered with fine hairs and clutch gently at the flower petals. The white flowers bloom in dense clusters, their petals soft and fringed, and their green calyxes densely packed beneath. Fine dew or pollen grains coat some petals. In the background, deep green foliage melts into soft shadow, placing full focus on the wasp and the flowers in radiant, surreal clarity. The composition highlights the tension between the wasp’s powerful anatomy and the delicate blossoms, capturing an electric stillness that radiates both fragility and force. This species, though fearsome in appearance, is non-aggressive toward humans. Females dig burrows in sandy soil and provision their nests with paralyzed katydids or crickets as food for their larvae — a powerful example of precision, instinct, and evolutionary brilliance hidden in the quiet brilliance of summer wildflowers.

19/7/2025, 2:10:37 PM | 43 3 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

They drew the first blood. We have waited long enough. We will not forgive. A leaf-footed bug clings upside down to a green stem, its rust-colored body camouflaged against the foliage. Nature’s armor blends into the quiet drama of leaves and shadow. #macrophotography #insect

A close-up macro photograph captures a reddish-brown insect, most likely a species of leaf-footed bug (family Coreidae), clinging upside down to a vibrant green stem. The bug’s elongated, shield-shaped body is covered in a textured, leathery exoskeleton with speckled patterns of rust, ochre, and burnt sienna tones. The surface of its back is lined with small, symmetrical dots, and the insect’s thorax has ridged, almost sculptural sections that resemble natural armor plating. Its six spindly legs are jointed and covered with fine hairs, with the hind legs slightly thicker and bent backward — typical of leaf-footed bugs, which mimic dead plant material for camouflage. The long, slender antennae arc gracefully forward and are banded in alternating dark and light hues. The insect grips the smooth green stem with its hooked feet, and the background is rendered in soft focus, isolating the subject with dramatic contrast. Surrounding foliage, including tightly curled buds and elongated leaves with prominent veins, frames the insect, emphasizing its form and texture. The lighting highlights the tactile surfaces of both insect and plant, creating a striking visual contrast between the insect’s earthy armor and the lush greenery. The black backdrop adds depth, enhancing the image’s detailed realism and making it appear as if the creature hovers in a suspended moment of stillness.

18/7/2025, 4:10:32 AM | 29 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Crimson eyes see all — the tyrant’s fear, the people’s secret rising storm. A radiant leafhopper clings to a spiny green stem, its wings glowing with pastel iridescence against a black void — an otherworldly glimpse into the hidden beauty of the insect world. #macrophotography #insect #leafhopper

A macro photograph captures a tiny, iridescent leafhopper perched on a vivid green, spiny plant stem. The insect’s elongated body is adorned with shimmering, translucent wings that display a kaleidoscope of soft colors — pastels of yellow, pink, green, and hints of blue — resembling stained glass or a delicate oil slick. Its large, compound eyes are a deep reddish-purple, contrasting with the pale yellow of its head. The leafhopper’s spindly legs grip the bristled surface of the stem, which is densely covered in fine white hairs and thorns. The background is a deep, velvety black, isolating the subject and highlighting the striking interplay of color and texture. The image feels both alien and elegant, emphasizing the surreal beauty of even the smallest creatures when viewed up close.

17/7/2025, 4:47:36 AM | 38 2 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

The dream has colors too bright for their blackened rule. Rise, and do not stop. A skipper butterfly sips nectar from vibrant pink spirea blooms, its amber wings glowing against a lush green blur. A fleeting moment of summer, captured in striking macro detail. #macrophotography #insect #butterfly

A tawny-orange skipper butterfly clings to a cluster of vivid pink flowers, captured in extraordinary macro detail. The butterfly’s large, dark compound eye reflects ambient light, and its fuzzy head and thorax are covered in fine, tawny hairs. One delicate antenna extends forward in a gentle curve, tipped in a pale orange hue. The wings, partially open, display a patchy pattern of warm brown and golden tan, textured with visible scales. The butterfly’s legs are outstretched and grasping the stamens of the spirea-like flowers, each bloom composed of delicate, filament-like pink stamens radiating from a pale center. The shallow depth of field renders the bright green background as a smooth blur, allowing the sharply focused insect and blossoms to stand out with crisp clarity and luminous color. The scene evokes a sense of quiet summer intimacy, capturing the fragile, fleeting connection between pollinator and bloom.

16/7/2025, 5:27:40 AM | 31 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Compound eyes witness The regime’s decaying lies Act before too late An eastern amber wing dragonfly with translucent golden wings rests on dried cattail leaves, its segmented body catching the light. #macrophotography #insect #dragonfly

This image captures a stunning close-up of a dragonfly perched on dried plant stems against a soft, blurred background. The dragonfly displays beautiful golden-amber translucent wings with intricate vein patterns clearly visible throughout the wing membranes. Its elongated, segmented abdomen shows distinctive brown and tan striping with what appears to be a metallic sheen. The dragonfly’s compound eyes are large and prominent, appearing dark reddish-brown, while its thorax exhibits a rich brown coloration with some yellowish highlights. The insect is positioned on what appears to be dried, weathered plant material - likely old stems or reeds that have turned a warm brown color and show natural wear and aging. There are also some delicate, wispy spider web strands visible in the immediate vicinity of the dragonfly. The background is beautifully out of focus, creating a dreamy bokeh effect with soft blue and gray tones that suggest either sky or distant landscape elements. This shallow depth of field technique draws all attention to the dragonfly as the sharp, detailed subject while creating an ethereal, artistic quality to the overall composition. The lighting appears to be natural, possibly during golden hour, which enhances the warm tones in both the dragonfly’s body and wings as well as the dried plant material, creating a harmonious color palette of golds, browns, and amber tones against the cool blue-gray background.

15/7/2025, 4:25:33 AM | 58 4 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

No tyrant can dim a conscience fully awake. Witness, then resist. Face-to-face with a fiery ant in a glowing jungle of color. Its mandibles gleam, antennae poised, as it stands defiant on a leaf, alive with detail and surreal intensity. #macrophotography #insect #macromonday #eastcoastkin

This is a stunning macro photograph of a red ant captured in sharp detail against a beautifully blurred background of warm autumn colors. The ant is positioned centrally in the frame, standing on what appears to be a yellow-green leaf or plant surface. The insect displays a rich reddish-brown coloration throughout its body, with a glossy, almost metallic sheen that catches the light. The ant’s anatomical features are clearly visible: its segmented body consists of a distinct head, thorax, and abdomen, with the characteristic narrow waist (petiole) connecting the thorax to the rounded abdomen. Six jointed legs extend from the thorax, showing fine detail in their segmented structure. The ant’s antennae are prominently displayed, appearing as long, curved appendages that extend forward from its head. Two dark compound eyes are visible on either side of the head, and the mandibles (jaws) can be seen protruding from the front. The background creates a dreamy, artistic effect with its soft bokeh of golden yellows, warm oranges, and muted greens, suggesting an autumn forest floor or garden setting. The depth of field is extremely shallow, keeping only the ant in crisp focus while the background melts into smooth, gradient-like washes of color. The lighting appears natural and diffused, highlighting the ant’s textural details and creating subtle shadows that give the image dimensional depth. The overall composition emphasizes the intricate beauty of this small creature, transforming what might typically be considered an ordinary garden ant into an almost jewel-like subject through the photographer’s skilled use of macro techniques and natural lighting.

14/7/2025, 4:20:12 AM | 32 1 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Ancestors of dust whisper from the undersides— stand as they once stood. An isopod crawls across a textured green leaf, its segmented shell catching the light. Veins and fine hairs frame its path as it moves with quiet precision through a surreal, luminous world. #macrophotography #insect

A close-up macro photograph of a small woodlouse, also known as a pill bug or isopod, crawling on the surface of a green leaf. The isopod is captured in sharp detail, showcasing its segmented, armor-like exoskeleton composed of overlapping brownish plates with subtle mottled patterns of dark and light hues. Its body is slightly arched, tapering toward the rear, with several pairs of thin, translucent legs visible beneath its body. Two segmented antennae project forward from its small head, with one antenna sharply bent in a right angle. The texture of the leaf is also in sharp focus, revealing a network of fine veins and tiny hair-like structures, along with a vivid contrast between lighter and darker green areas. The shallow depth of field softly blurs the background, isolating the subject and emphasizing the intricate anatomical details of this terrestrial crustacean. The image conveys a quiet sense of stillness and curiosity, offering an intimate view of a typically overlooked creature in its natural habitat.

13/7/2025, 11:11:22 AM | 32 3 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For today’s #BlueskyArtShow theme of #SummerDaze - Bathed in surreal gold, a quiet country home and vintage car shimmer beneath infrared skies — summer remembered not as it was, but as a dream you can’t quite wake from. #eastcoastkin #photography #summer #infrared #560nm

A surreal full-spectrum infrared photograph captures a tranquil rural scene transformed into a vivid alternate reality. At the center of the image is a small cabin with a gabled metal roof, surrounded by lush foliage. The cabin features decorative birdhouses, trellises, and garden art, with flower beds and sunflowers arranged in front. A towering tree dominates the foreground, its broad canopy of leaves rendered in electric yellow-orange by the infrared spectrum. Behind and around the cabin, the entire landscape is saturated in rich amber hues — from the tree canopies to the grass — suggesting an eternal golden hour or dreamlike haze. To the right of the cabin, a black 1963 Ford Galaxie sits partially in shadow, its chrome gleaming under the intense contrast of the infrared light. The backdrop is a dense forest of trees, all cloaked in the same brilliant golden tones, with a deep, cloudless cobalt-blue sky overhead creating a striking complementary contrast. Shadow patterns on the house and lawn further emphasize the strong, directional sunlight. The entire scene is drenched in nostalgic stillness, evoking a timeless summer day seen through a psychedelic lens — imbued with warmth, peace, and a slightly surreal edge.

12/7/2025, 4:29:40 PM | 54 3 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

There is no next time. No rebloom. No second chance. Act now. Or vanish. An earwig crawls across a green stem, its pincers raised like tiny weapons. In vivid detail, it becomes a symbol of quiet resistance, armored truth, and radical purpose moving beneath the surface. #macrophotography #insect

A sharply focused macro photograph of a common earwig (order Dermaptera), captured in exquisite detail as it crawls across the surface of a green plant stem. The earwig’s body is elongated and segmented, transitioning in color from a glossy amber-brown thorax to a darker, reddish-burgundy abdomen. The insect’s chitinous exoskeleton reflects light with a slight iridescence, giving its surface a slick, armored appearance. Prominent at the rear of the abdomen are a pair of dark, curved cerci — forceps-like pincers a— that arch upward dramatically. These intimidating appendages are thicker and more robust in this specimen, suggesting it may be a male. The earwig’s head is a deep reddish-brown, equipped with two long, segmented antennae that reach forward inquisitively. Its black compound eyes are small but noticeable on the rounded sides of its head. Six jointed, yellowish legs stretch from under the thorax, ending in delicate tarsal claws that grip the textured surface of the plant. The plant itself is vibrant green with small brown nodules and scattered trichomes (tiny hair-like structures), showing signs of natural wear or insect interaction. The surface curves and branches in organic, uneven lines. In the background, a soft bokeh of deep green creates a smooth, unfocused backdrop that emphasizes the sharpness of the foreground subject. The lighting is soft but directional, enhancing the textures of both the insect and the plant while casting gentle shadows that add depth. The image evokes a sense of hidden drama in the miniature world — simultaneously alien and beautiful, as the earwig moves with silent purpose through its leafy domain.

12/7/2025, 1:19:18 PM | 23 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

You are not alone. This garden is gathering. Rrise, and be the swarm. A tiny bee buried in the vibrant core of a flower, surrounded by glowing orange anthers and lavender petals — an intimate glimpse of pollination in radiant detail and color. #macrophotography #insect

A highly detailed, close-up macro photograph of a small bee nestled deep within the vibrant reproductive structures of a flower, likely a beach rose. The image is bursting with vivid, natural color and extreme clarity. The flower’s central disc is a rich, lemon-yellow cluster of pollen-producing structures (stamens and possibly the stigma), surrounded by a dense halo of orange anthers on slender white filaments that radiate outward like a sunburst. These filaments are tipped with thick, curling yellow-orange anthers, many of which are dusted with pollen grains. Petals in the background transition from pale lavender to magenta and soft pinks, blending into each other in radiant, almost luminous gradients. The lighting enhances the saturation and brings a glowing quality to the flower’s interior. At the heart of this floral vortex, a small, dark-colored bee — perhaps a sweat bee or another solitary species — clings to the lower portion of the anther ring. Its black body is slightly iridescent, with reflective textures on its thorax and wings. Its head is partially obscured by surrounding filaments, but one antenna and a shiny eye are visible. The bee appears actively foraging, its legs tucked under its body and dusted with bright yellow pollen. The composition centers tightly on the flower’s interior, creating a sense of immersion and intimacy. The photo captures both the delicate complexity of plant anatomy and the intricate relationship between pollinator and bloom, rendered in breathtaking detail and natural, saturated color.

11/7/2025, 5:20:09 AM | 59 6 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Question authority. Not with rage, but with bright fire — think for yourself now. A shimmering green sweat bee hovers mid-flight over a white flower, its iridescent wings a blur of rainbow light in a surreal, electrified moment of beauty, motion, and pollination. #macrophotography

A vividly detailed close-up photograph captures a metallic green bee, likely an Agapostemon species (commonly known as a sweat bee), feeding on a white wildflower. The bee’s iridescent exoskeleton glows with shimmering hues of emerald, turquoise, and gold. Its thorax is covered in fine, short hairs that glint under sunlight. The abdomen displays bold, alternating bands of metallic green and bluish-violet, with a blur of color from its wings in motion. The wings are semi-transparent, producing a motion trail of iridescent arcs in pink, lavender, and cyan, giving a sense of dynamic energy and rapid wingbeats. The bee’s dark, bulbous eyes are highly reflective and dominate the sides of its head, while its segmented antennae arc forward, slightly blurred from movement. The flower it is perched on has delicate, papery white petals and a dense central cluster of fuzzy, pale green buds and cream-colored stamens. Tiny pollen grains cling to the bee’s legs and face. The background is softly blurred in deep greens, indicating lush vegetation, and creating a shallow depth of field that isolates the bee and flower in stunning detail. The image bursts with microscopic textures, radiant color contrasts, and a sense of urgency and grace, celebrating both the quiet work of pollination and the surreal beauty of insect life.

10/7/2025, 5:01:55 AM | 73 9 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Refuse the silence. A whisper becomes thunder. Say no. Say it now. Nikon D70 560nm with Vivitar Chromo Blue and Vivitar Chromo Yellow filters. #photography #infrared #infraredphotography #IR

A close-up full-spectrum infrared photograph captures an insect — likely a true bug (Hemiptera) — clinging to a delicate, pale plant stem. The insect’s body appears dark and sharply defined, with thin legs and antennae splayed against the surreal backdrop. Surrounding it are soft, translucent petals and buds rendered in an otherworldly palette of luminous pinks and whites, glowing with ethereal intensity. The background dissolves into abstract swirls of blush and rose, lacking any hard edges, evoking a dreamlike or psychedelic atmosphere. The petals seem to glow from within, creating a stark contrast to the insect’s crisp, almost silhouetted form. The entire composition feels suspended in a surreal dimension where natural elements are reimagined in hues that defy the visible spectrum, immersing the viewer in a strange yet serene alternate reality.

9/7/2025, 4:22:06 AM | 45 2 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Those who seek to rule fear what cannot be subdued — the light within you. Nikon D70 560nm with Vivitar Chromo Blue and Vivitar Chromo Yellow filters. #photography #infrared #infraredphotography #IR

A vividly surreal infrared photograph showcases a small moth perched atop a richly textured leaf. Captured in full-spectrum infrared, the image defies conventional color logic — its visual world transformed into an alternate dimension of vibrant contrasts. The moth’s wings shimmer in intense hues of electric blue and neon magenta, giving it a radiant, spectral glow. Intricate details of its wings are sharply visible, with subtle patterns that resemble topographic maps or abstract art. It rests on a large leaf that dominates the frame with deep crimson tones, its surface veined and slightly curled at the edges. The background melts into a soft blur of similar scarlet shades, isolating the moth in sharp focus and heightening the sense of alien beauty. This hyper-saturated, psychedelic color palette evokes a dreamlike reality, revealing what is usually invisible to the human eye. The image captures not just a moth on a leaf, but an otherworldly moment of quiet, radical presence — both strange and intensely alive.

8/7/2025, 4:13:51 AM | 36 2 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For today’s #macromonday a radiant green sweat bee clings to soft pink petals, its body shimmering with intensity. Small, unseen, and unstoppable — this is beauty with purpose, and power without noise. #eastcoastkin #macrophotography #macromonday

7/7/2025, 4:34:57 AM | 83 9 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

They fear what we are because we are not like them — and never will be. Nikon D70 560nm with Vivitar Chromo Blue and Vivitar Chromo Yellow filters. #photography #infrared #infraredphotography #IR

$This full-spectrum infrared photograph captures a close-up view of a delicate natural moment infused with surreal, otherworldly colors. In the center-right of the frame, a small cluster of luminous green insect eggs clings to a slender, bare twig. The eggs are arranged vertically, their translucent, jelly-like texture catching and refracting the light in a way that makes them seem to glow from within — tiny orbs of potential, tense with the unseen urgency of life ready to emerge. The twig on which the eggs rest is thin and sharply in focus, while other surrounding branches are blurred or shadowed, creating a stark visual contrast between foreground and background. Wisps of nearly invisible spider silk tether the twigs together, barely catching the light. The background is a hypnotic blend of deep purples, magentas, and saturated red-pink hues — highly abstracted and soft in texture, like watercolor bleeding across silk. These colors, rendered through infrared capture, evoke a psychedelic alternate dimension, giving the scene a sense of strangeness and heightened emotional charge. The ambient lighting is moody and dreamlike, as if the eggs are suspended in time, waiting for a signal to transform. This image feels like a quiet, trembling rebellion. It speaks of fragile beginnings in hostile territory, of defiance embedded in potential. It is a portrait of resistance not through violence, but through persistence and transformation — a tender reminder that even the smallest forms of life carry within them the capacity to disrupt and renew.$

7/7/2025, 4:32:03 AM | 31 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Every inch they took was stolen with laws and lies — we want it all back. Nikon D70 560nm with Vivitar Chromo Blue and Vivitar Chromo Yellow filters. #photography #infrared #infraredphotography #IR

This full-spectrum infrared photograph captures an otherworldly close-up of a single flower, possibly a petunia, in stunningly surreal color. The bloom dominates the composition, with five broad, slightly ruffled petals rendered in vivid hues of molten red, electric orange, and deep magenta. These intense warm tones radiate outward from the center, where the flower’s throat glows with an ethereal, almost phosphorescent cyan and deep ultramarine. At the heart of the flower, a starkly defined stamen structure appears alien, glowing almost white against the saturated blue. Surrounding the flower are defocused leaves and petals, cast in luminous teal and aquamarine, with shadows that border on pure black. The infrared spectrum lends the entire image a glowing, ultraviolet aura — colors shifted radically from what the eye expects, evoking a dreamlike or psychedelic dimension. The lighting is soft but intense, allowing veins, textures, and subtle gradients to emerge clearly in the petals, as if the flower is lit from within by some internal source of rebellion. This image transcends mere botany; it feels like a symbol of resistance in bloom — delicate yet defiant, radiant yet grounded — rising in protest under unnatural skies.

6/7/2025, 5:19:37 AM | 33 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For today’s #BlueskyArtShow theme of #sideways - A view of the historic Southport Swing Bridge, a rare gem among Maine's swing bridges, built in 1939, connects Southport Island to the mainland as it elegantly turns sideways over Townsend Gut. #eastcoastkin #photography #boothbay #maine

A view of the Southport Swing Bridge, a historic metal swing bridge connecting Southport Island to the mainland in Boothbay, Maine, shown in a sideways position. The bridge spanning Townsend Gut was constructed in 1939 and is reputed to be one of Maine's few remaining swing bridges. The bridge is oriented diagonally, emphasizing its unique design and structure. Its weathered blue color stands out against the lush greenery and bright blue sky surrounding it. Below, calm waters reflect the bridge, enhancing the tranquil atmosphere. Small boats can be seen passing beneath, highlighting the vibrant maritime activity in the area. The scene captures the bridge in its open position, showcasing its functionality as both a critical crossing point and a scenic landmark.

6/7/2025, 12:23:50 AM | 60 5 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

March while you still can. The silence grows teeth at night — don’t give it your throat. Nikon D70 560nm with Vivitar Chromo Blue and Vivitar Chromo Yellow filters. #photography #infrared #infraredphotography #IR

This full-spectrum infrared photograph captures a surreal, dreamlike close-up of a small yellow-and-black spotted ladybug resting on the richly veined surface of a dark magenta leaf. The textures of the leaf are rendered in crisp detail, with its veins appearing almost like a topographical map under the heightened contrast of the infrared spectrum. Nearby, a cluster of round, waxy berries — rendered in pale pastel tones of cream and bluish-white — seems to glow faintly with an inner luminescence. The leaves surrounding the scene exhibit tones of deep purple and violet, with a subtly metallic sheen. The lighting is dramatic, casting sharp shadows and creating an almost theatrical spotlight effect on the beetle and berries. The overall palette and contrast produce an eerie and otherworldly mood, as if the viewer has stumbled upon an alien ecosystem in a parallel dimension. The beetle’s vibrant yellow stands out strikingly against the dark, saturated backdrop, offering a focal point of life and motion amidst the haunting stillness.

5/7/2025, 12:46:34 PM | 27 1 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Beneath poisoned light, we build a truth underground— resistance begins. Nikon D70 560nm with Vivitar Chromo Blue and Vivitar Chromo Yellow filters. #photography #infrared #infraredphotography #IR

A surreal, full-spectrum infrared macro photograph captures two shield bugs in vivid, otherworldly detail, perched atop a semi-translucent leaf rendered in glowing shades of electric yellow and molten gold. The insects face one another, as if in conversation or confrontation, their reddish-brown carapaces edged with black-and-white banding that contrasts sharply with the saturated background. Their delicate, jointed legs grip the luminous surface, casting thin shadows across the veined, almost ghostly structure of the leaf. One bug extends a single, sharply defined antenna upward, creating a jagged vertical accent in the composition. The entire scene is bathed in intense golden-orange tones, lending the moment a psychedelic and alien aura, as if it were set on a distant, sun-drenched planet. The image evokes themes of both fragility and confrontation, the beauty of form intertwined with the instinctive tension of survival. The insects, though small, appear monumental and dignified against the radiant void, symbolic in their quiet defiance against a hostile, unnatural light.

4/7/2025, 6:03:46 AM | 59 5 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com) reply parent

Thanks! As far as I know, it's something I came up with to fit the haiku structure. But I’ve been thinking a lot about the political situation in the U.S. lately, and I’ve also been reading about Quaker beliefs — so maybe those ideas found their way in subconsciously.

3/7/2025, 1:49:00 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Petals curl like fists — beauty sharpened to a blade. Resist. Do not yield. Nikon D70 560nm with Vivitar Chromo Blue and Vivitar Chromo Yellow filters. #photography #infrared #infraredphotography #IR

A full-spectrum infrared macro photograph captures a surreal close-up of a small, delicate flower structure that appears to float within a dreamlike landscape. At the center, a trio of translucent, petal-like forms curves inward in a spiraled symmetry, tinged with a soft coral-pink hue that glows with lavender-violet edges — an ethereal effect produced by the infrared spectrum. These petals, though dry and curled at the tips, remain attached to a narrow, crosswise stem that slices horizontally through the composition like a translucent beam. The background melts into a wash of warm pastel tones — peach, rose, and muted gold — evoking the look of brushed watercolor on parchment. On the left side of the frame, faint green leaves fade into the softness, their forms abstracted by the shallow depth of field and spectral distortion. The entire image radiates a meditative stillness and otherworldly warmth, where familiar botanical elements are rendered alien, painterly, and enchanted under the lens of altered light.

3/7/2025, 4:34:20 AM | 48 3 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Don’t wait for their nod. They never meant to allow your liberation. Nikon D70 560nm with Vivitar Chromo Blue and Vivitar Chromo Yellow filters. #photography #infrared #infraredphotography #IR

A full-spectrum infrared macro photograph presents a delicate white flower cluster glowing softly against a warm, rose-tinted background. The flower is composed of numerous slender, elongated petals, some curved and others gently pointed, forming a cascading structure that resembles a cluster of tiny, luminous icicles or coral branches. Nestled near the bottom of the flower is a small, translucent-winged, tiny hoverfly — its body lightly green with iridescent highlights and its delicate wings patterned with fine veins, glinting faintly against the pale petals. The insect appears to be feeding or resting, anchored delicately to the flower as if suspended in a gentle dream. The surreal infrared coloration removes all familiarity from the scene, bathing it in hues of soft coral, blush pink, and faint white, making it feel like a vision from an alien garden or another dimension. The shallow depth of field creates a creamy, diffuse backdrop that enhances the dreamlike quality and draws the viewer’s eye entirely to the gentle intimacy between the flower and its visitor. The image captures a moment of quiet communion in an altered reality, suggesting themes of fragility, connection, and the unseen forces sustaining life.

2/7/2025, 4:46:56 AM | 52 4 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Truth wears no colors, yet it glows from every bud. Resist with clear hearts. Nikon D70 560nm with Vivitar Chromo Blue and Vivitar Chromo Yellow filters. #photography #infrared #infraredphotography #IR

A surreal and dreamlike full-spectrum infrared photograph captures a cluster of unopened flower buds rendered in fantastical hues. The buds, densely packed and rounded, appear in soft shades of glowing pink and coral, with delicate highlights of turquoise edging some of their contours. They emerge from a similarly colored stem in the lower left, which fades gently into the scene like a pastel stroke. The background is a smooth, untextured sky in an otherworldly cyan blue, devoid of clouds or foliage, creating a floating, ethereal quality. The overall color palette is highly unnatural and psychedelic, suggesting the image was taken using infrared or false-color processing, transporting the viewer to a strange and beautiful alternate dimension. The flower buds themselves are lit in a way that makes them seem to shimmer with inner light, their shapes softened yet luminous, as though pulsing with dormant energy. The composition is both abstract and botanical, evoking feelings of tranquility, transformation, and an alien serenity. This is nature seen through a different reality — familiar in form, but wholly reimagined in color and tone.

1/7/2025, 4:31:46 AM | 46 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com) reply parent

I’m always amazed at how much detail can be found in tiny creatures.

1/7/2025, 12:12:13 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For today’s #macromonday a close-up of a moth reveals bark-like scales and striking detail, showcasing nature’s quiet genius in concealment and the hidden beauty of often-overlooked creatures. #eastcoastkin #macrophotography #macromonday

A highly detailed macro photograph captures a close-up view of a moth resting on a green leaf, revealing the astonishing texture and camouflage of its body. The moth’s forewings and thorax are covered in a complex mosaic of brown, tan, gray, and cream-colored scales, creating an appearance reminiscent of bark, dead leaves, or lichen — an evolutionary marvel of natural mimicry. Its head is adorned with a rough, snout-like projection, blending seamlessly into the texture of its upper body and resembling a piece of twig or wood, while its two large, bulbous black eyes gleam with a subtle purplish hue, reflecting ambient light. Fine antennae curve forward from its head, covered in evenly spaced segments and tapering to a point. The background is softly blurred, composed of lush green foliage with specks of yellow light, creating a dreamy, vibrant contrast that enhances the moth’s earthy, muted palette. The insect appears still and unbothered, almost meditative in its camouflage, embodying a profound stillness in its natural environment. The image highlights the quiet resilience and hidden beauty of overlooked life forms, drawing attention to the often invisible wonders of the natural world.

30/6/2025, 10:53:13 AM | 82 8 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Silence is consent. No lie but the one obeyed — so disobey now. Nikon D70 560nm with Vivitar Chromo Blue and Vivitar Chromo Yellow filters. #photography #infrared #infraredphotography #IR

A striking full-spectrum infrared close-up photograph features a single, vividly red leaf in sharp focus against a dreamy, abstract background of swirling crimson and shadowy black tones. The central leaf is elongated and delicately curved, resembling a tongue or a flame, with its central vein running horizontally and giving structure to a network of branching veins. The surface of the leaf is textured with fine lines and dotted with small, irregular black spots, suggestive of age or damage—imperfections that contrast sharply with its glowing, almost translucent appearance. The infrared spectrum renders the red hues as intense and surreal, casting the entire image in an otherworldly, fiery glow. The leaf seems almost backlit from within, radiating heat and energy, while the surrounding leaves melt into an abstract wash of darkness and saturated red, creating an immersive, almost psychedelic atmosphere. The image evokes a sense of inner resistance and vitality amid decay, capturing a moment of fierce stillness suspended in a dreamlike dimension beyond ordinary perception.

30/6/2025, 10:50:46 AM | 38 4 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For this week’s #stunday image, Portland Head Light glows against a fiery dusk, casting golden light over the Atlantic — a timeless beacon of strength, solitude, and hope on Maine’s rugged coast. #eastcoastkin #photography

A dramatic coastal scene at dusk features Portland Head Light, the historic and iconic lighthouse perched on the rocky cliffs of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The tall, cylindrical white lighthouse stands resolute at the edge of a rugged promontory, its beacon shining brightly into the twilight. A golden light radiates from the lantern room and casts a glimmering reflection across the gently undulating surface of the Atlantic Ocean below. Surrounding the lighthouse are several picturesque structures — traditional New England buildings with white clapboard siding and red roofs — comprising the former keeper’s quarters and now part of a museum and park. The buildings sit atop striated rock formations, which jut dramatically into the sea, weathered by wind, waves, and time. Behind them, a line of dark pine trees frames the horizon, fading into the shadowy blues and grays of encroaching night. The sky is alive with layered color: peach, tangerine, and blush near the horizon, dissolving upward into slate gray and indigo as thick, low clouds drift across. The glow from the recently set sun lends a final warmth to the scene, just before full darkness arrives. The Atlantic stretches calmly outward, dark and wide, reinforcing the feeling of isolation and endurance. The photograph evokes a profound sense of maritime heritage, guidance, and guardianship. Portland Head Light, the oldest lighthouse in Maine, symbolizes resilience, vigilance, and the human effort to protect and illuminate through gathering storm and shadow. It is a visual poem of place, purpose, and the quiet strength of light in darkness.

29/6/2025, 12:46:23 PM | 172 12 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Steward not just soil — steward justice, truth, and bloom in poisoned places. Nikon D70 560nm with Vivitar Chromo Blue and Vivitar Chromo Yellow filters. #photography #infrared #infraredphotography #IR

A full-spectrum infrared photograph presents a single, vividly stylized flower — likely a daisy or blanket flower—floating in an otherworldly sea of saturated cyan. The image is hyperreal and surreal, its colors radically altered by the infrared spectrum, turning a simple botanical subject into a psychedelic vision. The flower’s central disc is an intense, glowing crimson, almost pulsating with visual energy, while its petals radiate outward in vibrant hues of orange, yellow, red, and lime green. The topmost petals are edged in a neon yellow-green glow, suggesting either new growth or ultraviolet reflection invisible to the human eye but captured in this spectrum. The petals themselves seem to vibrate with color, their delicate textures rendered with an almost digital sharpness, as if heat or radiation were emanating from their surfaces. Subtle speckles and gradients hint at hidden structures, pollen, or veins usually lost in visible light. The stem, narrow and vertical, carries the same exaggerated palette — primarily red and orange with yellow highlights — like a glowing thread linking earth and sky. It enters from the bottom of the frame and draws the eye toward the vibrant bloom at center. In the lower right corner, a pale aqua-green lens flare adds to the image’s dreamlike quality. Set against a pure, flat teal background that offers no context or depth, the flower appears suspended in an alternate dimension — isolated but radiant. The absence of environmental detail enhances the surrealism, forcing full attention onto the electrified subject. The overall effect is both beautiful and defiant: the flower is no longer passive or decorative — it commands space with intensity and presence, transformed into a beacon of life, resistance, and mystery under infrared light.

29/6/2025, 4:53:09 AM | 38 2 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For today’s #BlueskyArtShow theme of #getoutside - A lone hiker stands in deep snow, gazing across endless winter ridges — gear-packed, trail-scarred, and framed by frozen forest. A moment of stillness in a season of endurance. #eastcoastkin #photography #newhampshire

28/6/2025, 5:28:59 AM | 45 2 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

I do not comply. I walk, I shine, I survive — with no one’s permission. Nikon D70 560nm with Vivitar Chromo Blue and Vivitar Chromo Yellow filters. #photography #infrared #infraredphotography #IR

A full-spectrum infrared macro photograph reveals an intense and surreal close-up of a small insect perched on a luminous yellow leaf. The image radiates with psychedelic vibrancy, transforming a quiet natural moment into an electrified vision from an alternate dimension. The insect, a Ladybug larva, is rendered in striking shades of magenta, crimson, and violet — its spiny body and segmented legs vividly outlined against the saturated yellow of the leaf beneath it. The leaf’s delicate structure is visible through a translucent glow, with vein patterns softly diffused in tangerine hues, giving it an almost molten appearance. The background bleeds into gradients of amber and orange, devoid of sharp detail, drawing the viewer’s focus entirely to the minute subject and its radiant perch. The contrast between the insect’s sharp magenta form and the glowing gold of its surroundings creates a sense of both harmony and tension — like witnessing a micro-rebellion set against a celestial canvas. The exaggerated coloration and sharp focus on the insect imbue it with monumental presence, suggesting themes of overlooked strength, resilience, and the radical significance of even the smallest forms of life. The image transcends traditional nature photography, turning a simple moment into a vision of resistance, wonder, and surreal biological poetry.

28/6/2025, 5:24:31 AM | 40 2 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Sharing for Friday #scape Day. Sheep pass near towering red rock cliffs as a distant spire casts its shadow beneath a vivid blue sky, blending quiet life with monumental desert beauty. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #monumentvalley #utah #navajo

$A striking landscape photograph captures the vast and majestic desert terrain of Monument Valley, located on the Navajo Nation Reservation in the American Southwest. Dominating the right side of the image is a towering vertical wall of red sandstone rock, weathered and sheer, its surface etched with deep fractures and dark streaks from centuries of erosion. The cliff rises abruptly from the desert floor, its base surrounded by angular boulders and sparse green desert plants that cling to life in the arid soil. To the left, across a wide stretch of sunlit red earth, a small flock of white sheep grazes in a band of green vegetation that arcs gently along the base of the rock formation. Their presence adds a sense of scale and life to the otherwise monumental landscape. In the distance, red mesas and buttes rise beneath a broad blue sky streaked with soft white clouds. Most prominent among them is a distinctive rock spire jutting upward like a sentinel, casting a long, slender shadow across the plateau behind it. The photograph balances vast geological grandeur with the quiet, grounded presence of the grazing sheep, blending natural history, Indigenous culture, and timeless stillness. The rich reds, warm browns, and soft sky blues create a harmonious palette that evokes both resilience and peace in a landscape shaped by wind, time, and ancestral presence.$

27/6/2025, 4:20:56 AM | 76 1 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

We seek not to win, but to witness what is just — and live it out loud. Nikon D70 560nm with Vivitar Chromo Blue and Vivitar Chromo Yellow filters. #photography #infrared #infraredphotography #IR

A full-spectrum infrared photograph captures an intense, surreal close-up of a flowering plant, rendered in vibrant, unnatural hues that evoke a dreamlike or alien world. At the center, slender tubular flowers stretch outward like delicate antennae, glowing in saturated shades of crimson, magenta, and electric pink. Their petal tips curl and twist slightly, as if caught mid-bloom or mid-motion, lending the blossoms a dynamic, reaching quality. These flowers are clustered above and between broad leaves that appear vividly blue, almost luminescent, with sharply defined veins etched like a map beneath their smooth surfaces. The juxtaposition of the fiery reds and pinks of the flowers against the cool, almost metallic blues of the leaves creates a striking contrast, heightening the image’s otherworldly energy. In the background, additional blossoms and foliage melt into a deep, rich void of black and midnight blue, creating a stark negative space that enhances the intensity of the illuminated subjects in the foreground. The plant’s textures are unnaturally smooth and hyper-real, glowing as though irradiated or viewed through alien optics. This surreal and radiant transformation of the natural world defies expectation and suggests themes of resistance, resilience, and vibrancy amid darkness. The photograph evokes a realm where ordinary biological life becomes a symbol of defiant beauty and vivid presence, glowing with quiet purpose.

27/6/2025, 4:16:58 AM | 27 3 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

They cannot erase those who bloom in unseen ways — equal in the Light. Nikon D70 full spectrum with Vivitar Chromo Blue and Vivitar Chromo Yellow filters. #photography #infrared #infraredphotography #IR

A surreal full-spectrum infrared photograph captures the budding stage of a cluster of small flower heads in electrifying, otherworldly hues. The buds are rounded and tightly closed, each one crowned with pointed bracts that glow in iridescent cyan, turquoise, and streaks of fiery orange. The color treatment gives the appearance that the buds are radiating energy, as if illuminated from within by bioluminescence. Delicate structures like fine hairs or filaments extend from the base, resembling glowing tendrils in an underwater alien world. The leaves surrounding the buds appear semi-translucent, with jagged edges rendered in brilliant aquamarine. The background is a velvety abyss of deep blue, enhancing the subject’s vibrant luminescence and giving the composition an ethereal, dreamlike presence. The overall effect evokes a vision from a psychedelic dimension, where nature defies familiar laws and asserts a quiet, luminous strength.

26/6/2025, 4:45:56 AM | 49 5 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

In a world gone dim, a red blossom radiates what cannot be crushed. Nikon D70 full spectrum with Vivitar Chromo Blue and Vivitar Chromo Yellow filters. #photography #infrared #infraredphotography #IR

A luminous, otherworldly close-up of a small tubular flower, captured in full-spectrum infrared. The image centers on a delicate cluster of narrow, elongated petals unfurling in vibrant hues of electric crimson, magenta, and glowing violet, with surreal undertones of cyan and green at the base of each blossom. The flower emerges from a stem surrounded by slender buds still tightly closed, their pastel pinks contrasting with the deep shadowed background. The leaves, which appear in cool shades of steel blue and muted lavender, create a dreamlike foil for the vivid bloom. Subtle iridescent highlights and the absence of true green tones give the photograph a distinctly psychedelic quality. The dark background — almost black — accentuates the flower’s unnatural glow, evoking a sense of quiet rebellion and ethereal resilience. The composition feels suspended in time, as if the plant has transcended ordinary biology and now exists in a dimension shaped by light and resistance.

25/6/2025, 10:53:06 AM | 46 2 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

We do not strike first, but when the blow has been thrown, we do not retreat. Nikon D70 full spectrum with Vivitar Chromo Blue and Vivitar Chromo Yellow filters. #photography #infrared #infraredphotography #IR

A highly detailed macro photograph captures a single red berry topped with a five-pointed, dried star-shaped calyx, evoking the appearance of a miniature alien crown or an ancient relic. The berry, smooth and glossy, is attached to a thin reddish stem that curves upward from the lower right of the image. The photograph is taken in full-spectrum infrared, infusing the scene with surreal and psychedelic hues — vibrant reds, burnt oranges, golden yellows, and unexpected turquoise highlights. These colors create a fiery yet dreamlike backdrop of abstracted leaves and soft-focus foliage, which appear almost liquid in texture. The primary subject is dramatically lit, with its crisp edges sharply in contrast to the glowing, diffused background. The overall impression is otherworldly, as if peering into a parallel botanical dimension where organic life radiates energy and mystery beyond the limits of visible light.

24/6/2025, 5:03:54 AM | 57 3 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For today’s #macromonday an ant tends to a colony of green aphids on a sunlit stem, exchanging protection for honeydew in a quiet display of symbiosis and survival. #eastcoastkin #macrophotography #macromonday

A close-up macro photograph captures a vivid and intricate moment of insect symbiosis on a sunlit green plant stem. A black ant clings to the underside of a fresh green stalk that’s densely populated by a colony of green aphids. The aphids are small, plump, and uniformly arranged, their bodies slightly translucent with visible legs and antennae. They line the stem in tight clusters, feeding on the plant’s sap. Some of the aphids have begun to descend toward the base, forming a slow-moving trail. The ant, shiny and sharply defined, is actively tending to the aphids — its body hunched in a characteristic posture, with bent legs gripping the stem, and antennae probing the tiny insects. This behavior reflects a mutualistic relationship: the aphids provide the ant with sugary honeydew in exchange for protection. The ant’s dark, chitinous exoskeleton gleams with reflected sunlight, offering a stark contrast to the pale green of the aphids and the softly lit foliage around them. The background is a blur of soft greens and yellows, highlighting the central action and giving the impression of a vibrant, thriving ecosystem. The leaves surrounding the scene show fine detail and veining, their edges sharp and slightly curled. Overall, the image conveys a powerful sense of hidden complexity in the natural world — an undercurrent of cooperation, exploitation, and quiet survival playing out on a miniature scale.

23/6/2025, 4:44:46 AM | 43 4 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Inward Light guides us — not flags, not laws, not leaders. We follow the truth. Nikon D70 full spectrum with Vivitar Chromo Blue and Vivitar Chromo Yellow filters. #photography #infrared #infraredphotography #IR

A surreal, full-spectrum infrared photograph captures a tight cluster of berries nestled among vividly colored leaves. The scene radiates a dreamlike, alternate-reality aesthetic, with the leaves rendered in an intense range of purples, pinks, and deep magentas — tones that transcend the natural color spectrum. Each leaf displays intricate veining and a leathery texture, some glowing subtly along the edges where the light catches them. At the center of the image, the berries appear luminous and alien, glowing in shades of fluorescent orange and fiery red, with a few still-green spheres nestled underneath. Their smooth, near-matte surfaces reflect the infrared light in ways that seem to make them hover against the foliage, suspended in sharp contrast. The lighting is both soft and directional, highlighting the depth of field and emphasizing the roundness of the berries against the angled flatness of the leaves. The background is blurred and dark, providing a velvety void that enhances the vividness of the foreground subjects. The overall composition feels intimate, almost sacred, as if revealing a secret life hidden from ordinary sight. The image evokes an eerie beauty and a quiet strength — suggesting themes of unseen resistance, transformation, and resilience in a world governed by different laws of perception.

23/6/2025, 4:43:01 AM | 43 3 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For this week’s #stunday image, a fierce Cooper’s Hawk locks eyes with the unseen, its golden gaze sharp with silent authority — poised, focused, and utterly untamed against a soft, blurred backdrop that dares not challenge its presence. #eastcoastkin #photography

A sharply detailed close-up portrait of a Cooper’s Hawk, set against a softly blurred, neutral-toned background that ranges from light beige to subtle gray. The bird’s piercing golden-yellow eye is striking and dominant, reflecting focused intensity and primal alertness. Its dark, slate-blue hooked beak is edged in yellow near the cere, with intricate shading around the nostrils and base. The hawk’s feathers are beautifully patterned: its face and crown display smooth, chocolate-brown plumage that shifts into a finely streaked breast with white and buff-colored bars. Each feather is crisp, revealing the bird’s evolutionary precision. The hawk’s gaze is slightly off to the side, conveying both watchfulness and quiet command. Its posture is upright and composed, exuding a sense of both grace and latent power. The background’s softness contrasts with the razor clarity of the hawk’s features, emphasizing its role as a vigilant and solitary predator. The overall image conveys majesty, self-possession, and the moral seriousness of a creature attuned to survival on its own terms.

22/6/2025, 5:48:22 AM | 123 5 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

No sword in my hand, only conscience, sharp and sure — I will not obey. Nikon D70 full spectrum with Vivitar Chromo Blue and Vivitar Chromo Yellow filters. #photography #infrared #infraredphotography #IR

A surreal close-up of a small flower bud captured in full-spectrum infrared, presenting a dreamlike, otherworldly atmosphere. The central subject is a delicate cluster of unopened buds, shaped like a pair of pointed ears or cupped hands, with two dominant petals flushed in soft coral-pink tones. Their smooth texture and gentle gradient of color contrast against the stem, which appears unusually luminous with faint hints of violet and icy blue near the base of the buds. The background is an abstract swirl of dark maroon and muted purple, with blade-like forms leaves intersecting the frame in soft focus. The overall composition evokes an alien or psychedelic environment, where familiar botanical forms are transformed by infrared light into something both intimate and unrecognizable. The image conveys stillness, mystery, and quiet resistance — like a secret preparing to bloom in a world that defies natural laws.

22/6/2025, 5:44:34 AM | 26 0 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

For today’s #BlueskyArtShow theme of #narrow - Venture along the narrow Knife Edge Trail of Mount Katahdin, where steep ridges and vibrant autumn colors create a breathtaking backdrop for an exhilarating wilderness adventure. #eastcoastkin #photography #katahdin #maine #baxterstatepark

A panoramic view of the narrow Knife Edge Trail on Mount Katahdin, showcasing the rugged and dramatic landscape. The foreground features rocky terrain with large boulders, hinting at the challenging nature of the hike. The Knife Edge Trail, a thin ridge, extends along the mountain's summit, flanked by steep drop-offs on either side. In the background, the mountain's jagged peaks rise sharply, their surfaces marked by distinct geological layers and textures. The lower slopes are covered in a mix of green foliage and autumnal colors, suggesting a diverse ecosystem. In the distance, rolling hills and valleys stretch out under a clear blue sky, emphasizing the vastness of the natural environment. The overall scene conveys a sense of adventure and the beauty of the wilderness.

21/6/2025, 4:47:21 AM | 70 2 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Authority cracks in the face of quiet things that refuse to yield. Nikon D70 full spectrum with Vivitar Chromo Blue and Vivitar Chromo Yellow filters. #photography #infrared #infraredphotography #IR

This full-spectrum infrared photograph features a single wildflower suspended in an otherworldly void of rich, unnatural color. The flower, centered against a smooth, gradient backdrop of deep cerulean and violet hues, seems to float weightlessly. Its five misshapen petals are rendered in glowing coral and electric red, their delicate textures and subtle tears hinting at both vulnerability and persistence. The center of the flower bursts with an intense, luminescent blue — an almost radioactive contrast to the surrounding warm tones — drawing the eye immediately inward. A thin, ghostlike stem trails down from the bloom, fading into the surreal background, which lacks any discernible horizon or environmental reference points, heightening the dreamlike atmosphere. The infrared processing strips away natural expectations of color, replacing them with a psychedelic palette that evokes both alienation and awe. The bloom appears both fragile and defiant, its luminous presence a quiet act of rebellion in a space that feels detached from time and reality. The flower’s imperfect symmetry and battered edges echo themes of survival, resistance, and transformation. It is not just a botanical subject — it is a symbol of fierce independence glowing defiantly in a dimension forged by spectral light and refusal to fade.

21/6/2025, 4:28:01 AM | 53 3 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

Sharing for Friday #scape Day. A weathered buoy lies on a foggy, deserted beach scattered with seaweed, while distant gulls fade into the mist near the shoreline, evoking solitude and quiet abandonment. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #acadianationalpark #maine

This moody, atmospheric photograph captures a desolate beach scene shrouded in heavy fog. The shoreline curves gently to the right, where soft waves lap quietly at the wet sand. The sand itself is a muted brown, scattered with dark clumps of seaweed washed ashore, and faint human or animal footprints trail off into the distance. In the lower left quadrant of the image lies a weathered pink and yellow fishing buoy, marked with faded black lettering reading “MP 7381.” The buoy, chipped and scuffed from use, rests on its side with a long wooden dowel protruding from its center, suggesting it broke loose from a trap or line. The background is obscured by thick, bluish-gray fog, creating a sense of isolation and melancholy. In the far distance, a subtle cluster of white gulls can be seen near the surf, their silhouettes barely visible through the mist. The entire scene is subdued, with low contrast and cool, moody lighting, evoking a feeling of quiet abandonment and mystery.

20/6/2025, 4:29:21 AM | 56 1 | View on Bluesky | view

John David Fawcett (@headbaby.com)

We are not afraid. To live is to question all. Bend but do not break. Nikon D70 full spectrum with Vivitar Chromo Blue and Vivitar Chromo Yellow filters. #photography #infrared #infraredphotography #IR

This full-spectrum infrared photograph presents an otherworldly close-up of delicate star-shaped flowers emerging from slender stems and elongated leaves. The color palette defies natural expectations, transforming familiar botanical forms into an alien dreamscape. The petals glow in hues of warm amber and peach, radiating against a deep, surreal backdrop of violet, navy, and near-black shadows. The infrared treatment lends a luminous translucency to the blossoms, as if lit from within, while the leaves and background elements dissolve into velvety gradients of cool tones, further emphasizing the strange beauty of the flower in sharp focus. The soft bokeh and shallow depth of field isolate the central bloom, creating an ethereal, floating sensation, as though the flower exists in an alternate dimension untouched by time or decay. This hauntingly beautiful image blurs the boundary between the organic and the fantastical, evoking a sense of quiet and mystery through its transcendent, unnatural color and light.

20/6/2025, 4:27:38 AM | 45 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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