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Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 15h

The Annaberg sugar mill ruins on St. John stand as both beauty and history — weathered stone under Caribbean sun, surrounded by lush green hills. 🌿

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The stone ruins of the Annaberg sugar mill rise from a sunlit hill on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Weathered stone arches open to the sky, framed by lush green grass and trees under a bright Caribbean sun with drifting clouds.

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Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 1d

F/A-18 Hornet climbing through the clouds at the Great Colorado Air Show — pure power and precision in motion. ❤️‍🔥

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An F/A-18 Hornet climbs steeply through a break in the clouds, afterburners flaring faintly as it cuts through shifting white and gray vapor. The jet’s silhouette contrasts sharply against the blue sky emerging beyond the clouds.

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Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 3d

Evening light, a palm frond, and a wide-open lens — sometimes that’s all it takes.

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#Photography #Travel #Caribbean #PalmTree #Sunset #Bokeh #Chiaroscuro #ScottKissPhoto

A close-up of a palm frond silhouetted against a soft blue and gold sunset sky over the ocean in St. Croix. The shallow depth of field and evening light create a calm, minimal, and cinematic mood.

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Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 3d

Light caught these blossoms just right, so I lifted them in post and let the background fade. Small tweak, big mood — quiet, simple, and full of contrast.

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#Photography #Macro #Flowers #LightAndShadow #Chiaroscuro #ScottKissPhoto

A cluster of small white blossoms extends from a leafy branch, illuminated by a narrow beam of sunlight against a dark background. The play of light isolates the flowers from the surrounding shadow, creating a dramatic, almost painterly effect.

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Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 5d

One Thunderbird flies inverted just feet above another — precision, teamwork, and trust at 500 mph.

Photographed at the Great Colorado Air Show in Loveland, Colorado.

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A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 flies inverted while closely following another jet in level flight. Both aircraft trail smoke against a soft blue sky during an aerial demonstration at the Great Colorado Air Show in Loveland, Colorado.

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Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 6d

Golden light fades over Cruz Bay as the Caribbean exhales into evening.
Photographed on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Where will you chase your next sunset?

#Photography #Caribbean #Sunset #StJohn #USVI #IslandLife #TravelPhotography #ScottKissPhoto

A sailboat glides across calm blue water at sunset near Cruz Bay, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. The sky glows orange and gold near the horizon, fading to deep blue above, with dark clouds rolling over the distant hills.

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Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 7d

The Paper Kite butterfly looks delicate enough to float on air — and somehow, it does.
Photographed at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Colorado.

Take a moment to notice something fragile today.

#Photography #Butterfly #PaperKite #MacroPhotography #ScottKissPhoto

A Paper Kite butterfly (Idea leuconoe) with black-and-white patterned wings rests gently on a green leaf amid soft light and blurred branches in the background. Photographed at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Colorado, using a Nikon Zf with a 105 mm f/2.8 macro lens.

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Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 8d

Sometimes stillness says more than motion.
This Tiger Longwing butterfly at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, CO, paused long enough for a quiet portrait — shot with my Nikon Zf and 105 mm macro lens.

Look closer at the small details today.

#Photography #Butterfly #ScottKissPhoto

A Tiger Longwing butterfly (Heliconius hecale) with black wings marked by orange patches and white spots rests on a long green leaf surrounded by soft, bright foliage. Photographed at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Colorado, using a Nikon Zf with the Nikon MC 105 mm f/2.8 macro lens.

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Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 9d

They call it formation flying — I call it trust issues on full display.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds at the Great Colorado Air Show in Loveland — shot with my Nikon Zf and Sigma 150–600mm.

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#Photography #Aviation #Thunderbirds #ScottKissPhoto

Four U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 jets fly in a tight diamond formation against a cloudy sky, viewed from directly below. The image captures the symmetry and precision of the flight team, photographed with a Nikon Zf and Sigma 150–600mm lens.

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Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 10d

This red C8 Corvette stole the show in Longmont’s July sunshine — bright paint, black wheels, and pure summer energy.

Corvette or Mustang — which would you take home?

#Photography #CarShow #CorvetteC8 #CarCulture #ColoradoCars #ScottKissPhoto

A bright red C8 Corvette parked on the grass at a summer car show in Longmont, Colorado. The low, angular body catches the sunlight through scattered tree shadows, and black wheels contrast against the vivid red paint. Other cars and trees line the background, evoking a relaxed outdoor event atmosphere.

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Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 11d

When you realize you’re built like a tank but still just want snacks.

This rescued bear at The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado was an absolute unit.

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#Photography #Wildlife #Bear #RescueAnimals #Colorado #Nature #ScottKissPhoto

A large rescued brown bear walks across dry grass and dirt under soft sunlight at The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado. The bear’s fur is a mix of golden and dark brown tones, giving it a thick, rugged appearance against the muted landscape.

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Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 12d

United Airlines on final approach to Denver International Airport — precision in motion. ✈️

Do you ever stop to watch planes coming in for landing?

#Aviation #PlaneSpotting #UnitedAirlines #TravelPhotography #Colorado #ScottKissPhoto

A United Airlines jet with its landing gear down approaches Denver International Airport under a clear blue sky. The aircraft’s modern blue-and-white livery stands out against the cloudless backdrop.

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Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 13d

US 191, south of Eagar, Arizona — just a Miata, an open road, and a horizon that keeps pulling you forward.

What’s the best road trip you’ve ever taken?

#Photography #CarPhotography #Miata #MazdaMX5 #RoadTrip #DrivingRoads #ArizonaViews #CarCulture #AdventureDrive #ScottKissPhoto

A Highland Green 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata PRHT parked at a scenic overlook along US 191 south of Eagar, Arizona. The sports car sits against a backdrop of layered blue mountain ridges and a pale autumn sky, lit by early-morning sunlight reflecting off its roofline.

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Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 14d

The Milky Way over Valles Caldera — where darkness brings out the quiet beauty of New Mexico’s night sky. What’s the most unforgettable sky you’ve seen?

#Photography #Astrophotography #MilkyWay #NightSky #VallesCaldera #NewMexico #Stargazing #ScottKissPhoto

The night sky over Valles Caldera glows with countless stars. The faint band of the Milky Way arcs across the frame above silhouetted treetops, capturing the vast stillness of New Mexico’s high country at night.

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Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 15d

The F/A-18 Super Hornet lighting up the clouds over Loveland — pure afterburner thunder from the Great Colorado Air Show. What’s your favorite aircraft to watch fly?

#Photography #Airshow #AviationPhotography #FA18 #SuperHornet #MilitaryAviation #Colorado #ScottKissPhoto

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet climbs steeply through overcast skies, twin afterburners blazing orange and vapor streaming from its wings during a high-G maneuver at the Great Colorado Air Show in Loveland.

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Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 17d

“Traffic Jam” — Thunderbirds over Loveland, weaving smoke trails into a sky full of controlled chaos.

Ever seen a formation like this in person?

#Photography #Airshow #Thunderbirds #AviationPhotography #MilitaryAviation #F16 #Colorado #ScottKissPhoto

Four U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds jets in close formation against a cloudy sky, with one jet cutting across the others’ smoke trails at an angle, creating the impression of a mid-air “traffic jam.”

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Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 17d

Great Eggfly butterfly resting on a leaf at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster. Nature never runs out of designs worth admiring.

Seen one of these before?

#Photography #Butterfly #MacroPhotography #NaturePhotography #Insects #Pollinators #Colorado #ScottKissPhoto

Close-up of a Great Eggfly butterfly with dark brown wings marked by white patches, resting on a broad green leaf at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Colorado.

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Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 18d

Thunderbirds diamond climb at the Great Colorado Air Show — precision, power, and trust in motion. Have you ever seen them perform?

#Photography #AirShow #Thunderbirds #AviationPhotography #AirForce #Colorado #ScottKissPhoto

Four USAF Thunderbirds jets in tight diamond formation climbing vertically with white smoke trails, framed against blue sky and light clouds at the Great Colorado Air Show.

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Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 19d

The circular stone ruins of Tyuonyi Village at Bandelier National Monument — a reminder of the vibrant Ancestral Puebloan communities.

Which historical site has left you most awestruck?

#Photography #BandelierNationalMonument #NewMexicoTrue #TyuonyiVillage #ExploreNewMexico #ScottKissPhoto

View of Tyuonyi Village ruins at Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico, with circular stone walls framed by jagged rock formations.

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Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 20d

Sunrise in Rocky Mountain National Park — the mountains catching those first golden rays above the treeline.

What’s your favorite national park to see the sun come up?

#Photography #LandscapePhotography #SunriseMagic #RMNP #ColoradoNature #RockyMountainNationalPark #ScottKissPhoto

Sunrise over the mountains in Rocky Mountain National Park, with golden light illuminating the peaks and long shadows stretching across the valleys below.

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Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 21d

Definitely a show worth making time to see if they are ever performing near you.

Bring earplugs. 😉

Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 22d

Thunderbirds in mirror formation at the Great Colorado Air Show in Loveland, Colorado. Watching two F-16s fly inches apart is always a thrill — would you have the nerves to fly that close?

#Photography #Airshow #Thunderbirds #AviationPhotography #MilitaryJets #FlightDemonstration #ScottKissPhoto

Two U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16 jets fly in mirror formation at the Great Colorado Air Show in Loveland, Colorado, with one aircraft inverted above the other against a cloudy sky.

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Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 23d

Tiger Longwing, photographed at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Colorado. Their orange-and-black wings never fail to stand out.

What’s your favorite butterfly species?

#Photography #Butterfly #MacroPhotography #NatureDetails #WildlifeCloseUp #BloomScrolling #ScottKissPhoto

A Tiger Longwing butterfly with orange wings bordered in black and marked with pale yellow spots rests on a large green leaf at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Colorado.

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Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 23d

Mountain streams always feel timeless — flowing and reshaping the landscape. This one was near Lake City, Colorado. Where’s your favorite waterfall hike?

#Photography #Waterfall #MountainStream #ColoradoNature #LandscapePhotography #BloomScrolling #ScottKissPhoto

A small mountain stream cascades over rocks surrounded by lush greenery and wildflowers near Lake City, Colorado.

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Scott Kissinger @scottkiss.bsky.social · 24d

I’d never seen the glider aerobatics before. It was so fun to watch.

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