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Gerri Whitley

@gerriwhitley.bsky.social

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Chicago based Photographer, Visual Artist and Educator I love adventures near and far, wild skies, bold colors and starry nights, I’m happiest outside

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Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · Dec 3

Hi! I’m a Chicago based Photographer and Visual Artist
I love wild skies, bold colors and starry nights, I’m happiest outside

here’s me last summer, under the stars on a camping trip to Badlands National Park

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Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · 5d

A few weeks ago, I drove over to the east shore of Lake Michigan on a good aurora forecast. I spent almost all night on the beach hoping for a show but it was not to be. I did shoot these star trails with some pink aurora on the horizon.

#startrails #lighthouse #stunday #blueskyartshow

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Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · 7d

and, gross

Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · 28d

Insane and abortifacient? Where are we heading?

Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · Sep 10

👑

Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · Sep 10

Seriously, does ANYONE really doubt that this is real???

Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · Aug 29

Lush green beauty!

Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · Aug 20

I love that! I’ll say hi to Henry next time I see him

Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · Aug 14

Thx! Good to know.

Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · Aug 14

This is a blend of three of my images made in Photoshop, no AI used for this.

This summer has been SO hot and every time it cools off we get wildfire smoke from Canada. This image is what our summer feels like now.

Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · Aug 14

World on Fire

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Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · Aug 14

The answers to everything I don’t like-
1). Rigged/fake news
2) snappy nicknames
3) send in the military

Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · Aug 14

Whaaaaaa????

Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · Jul 30

Unbelievable

Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · Jul 29

Thanks Nick! Appreciate the share

Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · Jul 29

Me too!

Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · Jul 29

Thanks! I’m so glad you like it, fireflies make me happy

Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · Jul 29

Thank you so much!

Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · Jul 29

Thank you Jennifer!

Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · Jul 29

Thanks Lindsey! I’m so glad you like it

Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · Jul 29

Thank you!

Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · Jul 29

I’m so glad you like it! I’m love fireflies they make me smile

Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · Jul 28

summer nights lit by fireflies

bioluminescence is so incredible, I just stand in awe of nature and watch these tiny creatures create light to find each other.

#firefly #nightphotography #chicago #scape

Fireflies dance across a park with the Chicago skyline in the background

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Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · Jul 23

Yikes! Not surprising but still

Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · Jul 2

moonset
captured just before the crescent moon set. Just enough light to give the foreground dimension

#scape #milkyway #nightphotography #visitutah

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Gerri Whitley @gerriwhitley.bsky.social · Jun 28

Fireflies are under pressure- pesticides and light pollution have decreased their numbers. You can help by not using pesticides or herbicides and turn off outdoor lights where you’re not using them.

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