"Sunny day sweepin' the clouds away!" Sunflowers from my garden brighten up the inside as the morning sun brightens the outside. π #photography #sunflowers #garden #naturephotography #nature #flowerphotography #stilllifephotography
Photographer (primarily nature) , D&D player, Certified Master Gardener, and Emeritus Prof of CS and Dean of the Graduate School at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE).
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"Sunny day sweepin' the clouds away!" Sunflowers from my garden brighten up the inside as the morning sun brightens the outside. π #photography #sunflowers #garden #naturephotography #nature #flowerphotography #stilllifephotography
Good morning, everyone! #photography #nature #naturephotography #butterfly #insectphotography
Tell the Smithsonian: Reject demands to whitewash history act.indivisible.org/sign/smithso...
Came across this Canadian Goose reflecting on itself, or is the reflection contemplating its reality? #photography #naturephotography #canadiangoose #bird #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotography #nature
Photobombed by a bee! It's my first photobomb π #photography #butterfly #naturephotography #photobomb #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotography #nature #gardening #garden
Thank you Zhau! π
A spicebush swallowtail in the Gardens at SIUE. As an Illinois Certified Master Gardener, I volunteer time at the Gardens at SIUE. A 36 acre respite for students, faculty, staff, and the community: www.siue.edu/gardens/ #photography #SIUE #naturephotography #nature #blueskyphotography #gardens
Nice photo! Love the color combo and the lighting!
A cabbage butterfly atop a catmint blossom in my garden. #photography #butterfly #nature #naturephotography #insectphotography #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotography #flowergarden #garden
Thanks Linda! β€οΈ
True ephemeral The Mayflie lives but a day To preserve its DNA A #Mayfly on my porch. The adult mayfly has no mouth. It lives only one or two days on the energy gathered in its previous stage. Its one goal is to mate. #photography #insectphotography #naturephotography #nature #insect #haiku
Silvery checker spot butterfly on a white cone flower in my garden. #photography #nature #naturephotography #butterfly #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotography #gardening #flower #flowerphotography #insect
"Every day, she takes a morning bath, she wets her hair Wraps a towel around her as she's heading for the bedroom chair, It's just another day" - Paul McCartney #photography #modelphotography #Beatles #PaulMcCartney #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotography
Love the composition! Great photo!
Happy Sunday Morning! Having breakfast with a friend. I hope you are too! #photography #horse #blackandwhite #blueskyphotography #photographersofbluesky #nature #naturephotography
Thank you so much!
Crossed paths with this silver-spotted skipper butterfly enjoying a midday meal. #photograph #butterfly #insectphotography #nature #naturephotography #photograpersofbluesky #blueskyphotography
βIf you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.β β Cicero My fantasy rabbit friend in my flower garden next to my favorite place to read in the morning. #photography #garden #flowerphotography #quote #blueskyphotography #photographersofbluesky
Great pic! Composition, color combo of the bunny and grass, and the bokeh! I
Beautiful photo! Love the composition and bokeh!
Yellow sun shines down Yellow blooms welcome its rays Bees buzz, nature's grace #photography #haiku #flowers #flowerphotography #nature #naturephotography #flowergardening #photographersobluesky #blueskyphotographers #yellow
Angel in the Missouri Botanical Gardens created for the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. "Angels and ministers of grace defend us!" - Hamlet Act 1, Scene 4. #photography #angel #statue #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotography #MOBOT #stlouis
Busy Bee Saturday! Out for an early morning breakfast, this Eastern Carpenter Bee is collecting pollen from a Purple Loosestrife in my garden. #photography #nature #naturephotography #bees #carpenterbee #gardening #insectphotography #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotography #pollinators
Today's goodness blooms Tomorrow's promises bud Now and future peace π #photography #haiku #peace #flowers #flowerphotography #nature #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky
On this morning's walk Only nature's sounds abound Deer friend passes by #photography #haiku #nature #naturephotography #blueskyphotography #photographersofbluesky #whitetaileddeer
Eye-to-Eye with a tulip-tree beauty moth that rested on my porch, waiting for the sun to dip below the horizon got its nightly flight. #photography #macrophotography #insectphotography #insect #nature #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotography
A Red Admiral, who came to rest beside me on my porch, in the morning sun, while I enjoyed the light breeze and some green tea. #photography #nature #naturephotography #butterfly #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotographers #insectphotography #insect
Lovely haiku! Great photo! Thanks for sharing!
Amazing colors! Great photo!
In honor of National All American Pet Photo Day, here is Spark running with Lori (my wife) at the AKC National Invitational. They placed sixth overall! #AllAmericanPetPhotoDay #beardedcollie #beardie #photography #petphotography #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotographers #dog #AKCinvitational
The morning dew drops Capturing the sun's first rays Wisps of nature's hope #photography #haiku #naturephotography #nature #blueskyphotography #photographersofbluesky #tuliptree
A spicebush swallowtail stopping for a mid-morning meal amongst the red coneflowers in my garden. #photography #naturephotography #nature #butterfly #insect #insectphotography #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotography #gardening
36 conservation groups are urging the immediate release of Mexican gray wolf Asha, her mate, and their 5 pupsβ whose release was delayed without explanation. βEvery wolf deserves to be wild. Let Asha continue to be a leader for her endangered species.β nywolf.org/2025/07/lett...
Pale purple petals Inviting the sun and bees Joyus simple things First bloom of my Tall Phlox. #photography #hiaku #naturephotography #flowers #gardening #nature #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotographers
Thank you! π
βNothing you do as an individual matters, but it is vitally important you do it anyway.β - Gandhi's Paradox "Anyone who thinks they're too small to make a difference has never met the honey bee." - Anon Democracy dies in silence. #photography #insect #nature #photographersofbluesky #Gandhi
You win! π Love the photo!
Amazing nature's camouflage! #nature #naturephotography #snake #photography #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotography
Happy Blue Sky Monday! Ballynahinch Lake, Ireland. On the right you can just make out the 16th century island tower that served as a look out for any ships coming from the coast. #photography #ireland #naturephotography #blueskyphotography #naturephotography #landscapephonotography
It's National Camera Day! In honor of the day, here is a selfie of me using my Nikon FM before the word "selfie" was in english language. nationaltoday.com/national-cam... #NationalCameraDay #photography #photographersofbluesky #selfie #blueskyphotographers
Bee-cause it is Saturday! I hope everyone has a buzz worthy day! #photography #nature #naturephotography #insectphotography #honeybee #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotography #flowergardening #gardening
Great colors! Excellent perspective!
In fields of green, a simple grace. #daisies #flowers #flowerphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotography #flowergarden #SIUE
Sun in each dew drop Contributing to the whole Hope for better days #photography #haiku #naturephotography #flowerphotography #gardening #flowers #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotography #natures
"All we are saying is give peace a chance" - John Lennon A tree in my yard giving the peace sign to my neighborhood. Rather than "Peace thur strength" (DJT), we need peace thru dialogue and diplomacy. #photography #peace #diplomacy #nature #johnlennon #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotography
Trump doxed - I love it!
Rays of morning light Shine bright thru picket fences Transient bars delight Happy Sunday morning everyone! #photography #haiku #naturephotograpy #nature #hope #Sunday #nature #leadinglines #blueskyphotographers #photographersofbluesky
Pink and white hydrangea bloom in my garden. Some years I have pink blooms and some years white blooms. This is the first time I've had blooms of pink and white. Can anyone explain these two tone flowers? #photography #gardening #flowers #flowerphotography #naturephotography #blueskyphotographers
A joney Bee in recognition of National Pollinators Week! #photography #naturephotography #bee #nature #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotographers #honeybee #pollinators #insectphotography #beekindtobees
Throwback Thursday! Took this many years ago. I laid down to get the perspective. In the fraction of a second the mirror of my SLR flipped up and down, the geese decided to charge me, so I ran! π #photography #birdphotography #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotographers #naturephotography #nature
Pink Chenille. Love this combination of colors in my garden - muted pink, sun yellos, and spring green. #photography #flowers #flowerphotography #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotographers #nature #naturephotography #macrophotography
Great photos!
Happy Blue Sky Monday! Morning Twiilight - the time between the sun peaking over the horizon and the night lights going out. #photography #twilight #blueskyphotography #photographersofbluesky #bluesky #naturephotography #popcornsky
Cone Flower just opening to welcome the morning on this sunny Sunday. I hope we all have a calm and colorful Sunday. #photography #flowers #flowerphotography #garden #gardening #nature #naturephotography #blueskyphotographers #photographersofbluesky
Homer Spit, Alaska. A spit is a bit of land left over from a receding glacier during the Ice Age. A 4.5 mile natural port with businesses and restaurants. #photography #landscapephotography #Alaska #blueskyphotography #nature #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky
Lonely uphill climb Each day feels like a struggle Hope lies in us all Silhouette taken at dawn on a visit to San Luis Obispo, CA #photography #haiku #minimalist #blueskyphotography #photographersofbluesky #bnw #blakandwhite #sanluisobispo #california
Great photo! Love the combination of colors!
Spring blooms in my garden. I hope you have a colorful day too! #photography #flowerphotography #flowers #nature #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotographers #lilies
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Happy Blue Sky Monday! An aptly parked truck behind St. Boniface, patron saint of brewers. #photography #blueskymonday #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotographers #saint #funphotography #brewers
Happy Sunday! I hope you have a day full of colorful events. #photography #flowerphotography #stillife #flower #mexicansunflower #blueskyphotographers #photographersofbluesky #Sunday
Really beautiful! Great photo!
Saturday is Fun Day! Guardians of the Bridge: "You must pay the treat tax to pass" #photogarphy #beardedcollie #beardie #petphotography #dogs #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotography #funday
Fill the Frame Friday! An Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly. #photography #butterfly #insectphotography #nature #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotography
Throwback Thursday! An interesting COVID moment at the St. Louis Zoo. #photography #streetphotography #blueskyphotographers #stlouis #stlouiszoo #zoo #photographersofbluesky #throwbackthursday
I walk life alone Even with the help of friends Persistence is mine Indiana Dunes, mid-winter. #indianadunes #photography #haiku #naturephotography #photographersofblueky #blueskyphotography #indiana #walkoflife
Happy Blue Sky Monday! A view of the walled gardens of Dromoland Castle, Ireland. #BlueSkyMonday #Ireland #photography #DromolandCastle #gardens #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotography #naturephotography
Thanks!
Great photo! Perfect for Blue Sky Monday!
Happy Sunday! The lilies in my garden welcomed the Sunday Sunrise with a pop of color. #photography #flower #flowerphotography #nature #naturephotography #liliies #blueskyphotograpy #photographersofbluesky
Monarch with magnificent wings in full display. I love living in a Pollinator Pathway City! #photography #insectphotography #butterfly #pollinators #photographersofbluesky #nature #naturephotography #blueskyphotographers
Sunset and serenity right in my backyard. #photography #landscape #landscapephotography #nature #naturephotography #sunset #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotographers #goldenhour
"Sometimes if always feels like someone is watching me!" π White Tailed Deer and I spotted each other on a walk in the local arboretum. #photography #SIUE #naturephotography #deer #nature #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotographers
Castillo San Cristobal, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Had a great visit to Puerto Rico a some years back. Beautiful place for photography. This watch tower is atop a fortress in the 1600's. #photography #architecturephotography #bnw #architecture #puertorico #sanjuan #blueskyphotographers #fortress
Happy Blue Sky Monday! A view of Dromoland Castle from across the lake. #photography #landscapephotography #ireland #castle #blueskyphotographers #photographersofbluesky #blueskymonday #naturephotography #dromoland
Sunday is a great day to sit outside and read. Happy Sunday Everyone! #photography #toyphotography #blueskyphotographers #photographersofbluesky #nature #naturephotography #sunday #reading
Beautiful colors!
Happy Still Life Saturday! Question: the duck is alive, so can I still call this a "still life"? π€ #photography #photo #stilllife #blueskyphotograpers #photographersofbluesky #duck #fruit #birdphotography
Woohoo! It's Friday! Indiana Dunes, midwinter. Me using the frozen dune as a giant slide. The frozen sand was essentially one long piece of sandpaper, by the time I reached the bottom my pants were shredded! π #indianadunes #naturephotography #nature #blueskyphotographers #photography #indiana
Indiana Dunes, midwinter. Pushed the ISO to add a bit of grain. I like how the lake blends into the dark cloudy sky. #Indiana #indianadunes #bnw #photography #nature #naturephotography #lakemichigan #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotographers
Great photo!
Indiana Dunes, midwinter. The dunes in winter are frozen with the spray off Lake Michigan.Pushed the ISO to add grain. #Indianadunes #photography #b&wphotography #blueskyphotographers #photographersofbluesky #nature #naturephotography #sanddunes #indiana #lakemichigan
Great photo!
Repost if youβre still calling it the Gulf of Mexico. βπ½
Happy Bluesky Monday! Came across this line of Canadian geese taking a midday nap highlighted by the reflection of the blue sky. #photography #blueskyphotograpers #canadiangeese #birdphotography #geese #blueskymonday #nature #naturephotography
Great shot!
Happy Sunday! Duke University Chapel; snapped this on a visit to Durham, NC. Amazing architecture, outside and in, along with a rich history. Taken on my iPhone in pano mode. #photography #duke #architecture #architecturephotography #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotographers #b&wphotography
New friends! Yesterday's stormy weather brought this first time visitor to my front yard. #snappingturtle #turtle #naturephotography #photography #blueskyphotographers #photographersofbluesky #nature
Fun Friday! Caught this fun mislabeling at my local pharmacy π My guess is they were reorganizing and forgot to change the sign. #photography #funny #bludskyphotographers #photographersofbluesky #oops #energydrinks
This spider caught the morning sun in its web! We took the road less traveled and happened upon a cluster of large spider webs - it felt like we were in a science fiction movie! #photo #photography #nature #naturephotography #spider #blueskyphotographers #photographersofbluesky #spiderweb
Thanks!
Breakfast visitor to our yard, the Tufted Titmouse, A.K.A., Disney Bird". #photo #photogarphy #birdphotography #tuftedtitmouse #nature #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotographers #birding
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Happy Blue Sky Monday! Kachemak Bay, Alaska. Taken from the porch of our eco-resort cabin. It was a beautiful morning that led to an amazing day of hiking and kayaking. #photo #photography #naturephotography #nature #alaska #rainbow #blueskyphotographers #blueskymonday #photographersofbluesky
Thanks!
Catching the morning sun and draped in sparkles of dew. #photo #photography #flowerphotography #blueskyphotographers #flowers #naturephotography #nature #geranium #sundaymorning #photographersofbluesky
Sharing a Saturday morning meal. I hope your day is full of friendhsip too. #photo #photograph #birds #birdphotography #blueskyphotographers #naturephotography #nature #photographersofbluesky #notherncardinal #sparrow
