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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · 1d

"Cedar Mesa" ~
House on Fire Ruin, Bears Ears National Monument, Utah | ©Russ Bishop

“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” ~ Henry Miller

#indigenouspeoplesday #travel #utah

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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · 7d

Tanner Creek, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon | ©Russ Bishop

“When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.” ~Ansel Adams

#landscapephotography #Oregon #pnw #river

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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · 22d

Happy Fall everyone! Today is the autumnal equinox.

Fall aspens under the Sierra crest at South Lake, John Muir Wilderness, California | ©Russ Bishop

#autumn #fallcolors #california #autumnequinox

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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · 26d

I’m sure it’s equally beautiful during that season.

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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · 26d

Slovenia = s L O V E n I a

Can’t get enough of this gorgeous country.

Lake Bled, Slovenia | ©️Russ Bishop

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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · Aug 17

Sending out a little chilly goodness on a warm summer day...

Clearing winter storm over Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California | ©Russ Bishop

Stay cool, stay inspired! View more at: www.russbishop.com

#yosemite #california #mountains #winter

Clearing winter storm over Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California | ©Russ Bishop

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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · Aug 12

Last light on the Wave, Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, Arizona | ©Russ Bishop

“Every natural action is graceful.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

For more inspiration or to purchase a fine art print visit: www.russbishop.com

#Arizona #desert #landscapephotography

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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · Jul 29

Sunset over the Pacific at Playa Matapalo, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica | ©Russ Bishop

"Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair." ~Khalil Gibran

Have an inspired day friends!

#costarica #sunset #beaches #nature www.russbishop.com

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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · Jul 23

Another view of this scene for #waterfallwednesday - enjoy!

Metlako Falls in Eagle Creek, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon | ©Russ Bishop

#Oregon #waterfalls #landscapephotography www.russbishop.com

Metlako Falls in Eagle Creek, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon | ©Russ Bishop

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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · Jul 21

Looking back at another side of Pele - the Kamokuna flow, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii | ©Russ Bishop

Have a great day friends! Stay curious, stay inspired.

#hawaii #LandscapePhotography #KilaueaEruption www.russbishop.com

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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · Jul 12

Wildflowers at Tom McCall Preserve, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon | ©Russ Bishop

“The greatest art is to shape the quality of the day.” ~ Henry David Thoreau

Fine art prints available at: www.russbishop.com

#Oregon #landscapephotography

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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · Jul 11

Often referred to as America’s Galapagos, the Channel Islands are home to over 2,000 plant and animal species and 145 of those are found nowhere else on earth!

American Galapagos - Channel Islands National Park [blog post] bit.ly/4lMKBAl

#travel #nationalparks

American Galapagos - Channel Islands National Park

Often referred to as America's Galapagos, the Channel Islands are home to over 2,000 plant and animal species and 145 of those are found nowhere else on earth!

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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · Jul 9

Evening light on Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, California | ©Russ Bishop

Stay inspired, Stay cool!

#california #landscapephotography #yosemite #halfdome www.russbishop.com

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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · Jul 4

Have a fun and safe 4th of July everyone!

Natural fireworks over Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada | ©Russ Bishop

#4thofJuly #fireworks #nature

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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · Jun 27

Fairy Falls, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon | ©Russ Bishop

“Which of my photographs is my favorite? The one I’m going to take tomorrow.” ~ Imogen Cunningham

Have a great weekend friends. Stay inspired, stay curious.

#landscapephotography #Oregon #waterfalls

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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · Jun 20

The Emotion of Motion (blog post) bit.ly/3SWsQCr

There’s something fascinating about visual movement that stirs our souls and creates a visceral response….

#photography #creativity

The Emotion of Motion

Russ Bishop Photography | Nature Photo Blog

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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · Jun 15

June 15th is Nature Photography Day!

Promoting the enjoyment of nature photography and the many ways images of nature have helped advance conservation and habitat preservation locally and internationally...

California Poppies, Antelope Valley, Ca | ©Russ Bishop

#NaturePhotographyDay #nanpapix

California Poppies, Antelope Valley, California | ©Russ Bishop

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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · Jun 6

"The Magic Sands" ~ Sunset over the Na Pali Coast from Ke'e Beach, Haena State Park, Kauai, Hawaii | ©Russ Bishop

"Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair." ~Khalil Gibran

#hawaii #kauai #beaches #napalicoast www.russbishop.com

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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · Jun 4

Lower Yosemite Fall, Yosemite National Park, California | ©Russ Bishop

"When gifts are given to me through my camera, I accept them graciously." ~ Minor White

Have an inspired day! Quality view: bit.ly/2J8Mz05

#yosemite #waterfall #california

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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · May 28

Rio Celeste Waterfall, Tenorio Volcano National Park, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica | ©Russ Bishop

“The greatest art is to shape the quality of the day.” ~ Henry David Thoreau

Hope it's been a good one! Stay curious, stay inspired.

#landscaprephotography #costarica #waterfall

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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · May 16

Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, South Island, New Zealand | ©Russ Bishop

"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." ~Marcel Proust

Have an inspired day friends! Stay curious, stay resilient.

#newzealand #landscaprephotography

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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · May 12

The World of Light & Shadow [blog post] - bit.ly/3SDGolT

Time spent reviewing images with a new perspective can reveal hidden gems and bring new life to older images...

#landscaprephotography #MonochromeMonday

The World of Light & Shadow

Time spent reviewing images with a new perspective in mind to discover hidden gems and bring new life to older images in the world of light and shadow.

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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · May 8

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming | ©Russ Bishop

“Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence.” ~Henry David Thoreau

View more inspiration at: www.russbishop.com

#landscapephotography #Wyoming #yellowstone

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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · May 2

California Poppies, Antelope Valley, California | ©Russ Bishop

“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.” ~ HD Thoreau

Have a great weekend everyone!

#landscapephotography #california

California Poppies (Eschscholzia californica), Antelope Valley, California | ©Russ Bishop

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Russ Bishop @russbishopphoto.bsky.social · Apr 26

Lower Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, California | ©Russ Bishop

"Try to go out empty and let your images fill you up." ~ Jay Maisel

Have an inspired day! Fine art prints and licensing at: www.russbishop.com

#landscapephotography #yosemite #yosemitenationalpark #naturefirst

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