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HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jul 29

Nothing gets these two more hyped than the monthly Cheey delivery. Beau treats it like Christmas morning. Arrow acts…unimpressed. Still, I know that despite their different ways of showing it, they’re both equally excited (and grateful) for the new haul!

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Beau + Arrow: Chewy Delivery Day 🐾 📦

Nothing gets these two more hyped than the monthly Chewy delivery.

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HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jul 25

Honored to have a few of my wildlife shots featured in the East Hampton Gardener’s Almanac exhibit this week. Missed the closing by literally an hour, but got to catch some of it still hanging in the East Hampton Library (one of the nicest libraries I’ve ever seen btw!).

#photographers

HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jul 23

Down time is productive time. Take time to paws 🐾

#comicstrip #pets #taketime #rest

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HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jul 22

I’ve been thinking about the “Never AI” movement. As someone who makes a living both as an artist and a partner in a creative agency, I definitely get where they’re coming from. But blaming AI for the devaluation of art and creativity feels like a cop-out.

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#AI

AI Isn't The Problem, Our Culture Is...

We are the ones devaluing art and it's time we take responsibility for that!

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HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jul 21

Haha it does definitely get hard to differentiate!

HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jul 21

Sharp-Shinned Hawk - perfect posture 🫡🪶

📍Long Island, New York

#birds #wildlife #photography 📷📸

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HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jul 19

Beau wants me to tell everyone on behalf of all dogs that July 4th is over…

#dogs #comicstrips

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HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jul 18

It’s been a stretch of scorchers lately. Whether you’re cooling off the Beau way or taking a page from Arrow’s book, stay cool out there, friends.

☀️🐾 Check out the full comic on Substack: substack.com/home/post/p-...

#heat #dogs #cats #comicstrip

A comic strip about my dog and cat’s very different approach to beating the heat.

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HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jul 18

Sun sets on another week. Hope you have a beautiful weekend! 🌅

📍Long Beach Boardwalk (LINY)

#photography #sunset #longbeachny 📸📷

A brilliant multicolor sunset over the Long Beach Boardwalk

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HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jul 16

"There are no wrong turnings. Only paths we had not known we were meant to walk."
-Guy Gavriel Kay

📍Caumsett State Park

#photography #nature #abandoned 📷📸

An abandoned broken down path through the marshes of Caumsett State Park

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HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jul 15

Excited to have some of my wildlife photography featured in the East Hampton Gardener’s Almanac exhibit next week alongside several other super talented photographers!

#longisland #photography

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HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jul 11

New Beau + Arrow comic! Fishing isn’t just about catching fish. It’s about the experience—the quiet moments in nature, the time spent with friends (or alone), and the stories you take home. Beau clearly knows that. Hopefully, Arrow has learned the lesson too. 🎣

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Beau + Arrow: Gone Fishin' 🎣

Beau teaches Arrow that there’s more to fishing than catching!

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HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jul 9

“Some sit in the dark saying 'the light didn't come and find me', some just go and find it where the light is! But there is another category, they neither expect nor seek light, they create the light themselves!” 🕯️
― Mehmet Murat ildan

📍Fairport Harbor Light (Ohio)

#photography #lighthouse 📷📸

The top of Fairport Harbor Lighthouse illuminated at night

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HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jul 8

New Substack Photo Journey! My birthday just passed, so it felt like the perfect time for an extended golden hour reflection on what I want this year to look like—and what I can do to help myself be a little happier.

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#substack #photography #goldenhour #selfreflection

Photo Journey: Golden Hour ☀️

Because my birthday last week feels like a good reason to reflect on new beginnings.

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HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jul 4

🇺🇸 Even in difficult times, it’s worth remembering the freedoms this country was built on and the power we have to keep fighting for what those freedoms mean to us. Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

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#fourthofJuly #comic #dogs #cats

A Fourth of July comic built around my dog and cat’s idea of freedom.

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HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jul 2

“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson 🪶

🐦Sanderling
📍Long Beach, NY

#birds #nature #coastal

A sanderling walks along the edge of the beach and incoming tide

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HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jul 1

Fun woodworking project from the weekend: built a new strawberry planter box. Running out of places to plant things, so I guess it’s time to start building up haha. Also used it as an excuse to sneak one of my favorite dahlias into the garden. 🍓🌼🪚

#woodworking #dıy #weekendproject #gardening

A full picture of the two tier raised planter box I built this weekend for my strawberries. Trelaced backing

Closeup of my strawberry seedlings in the top tier of my newly built two tier planter box. A sign in front says “Strawberry”

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HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jun 28

Matty Darche out here cooking! 🔥

#islanders #nhldraft

HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jun 27

Happy Summer Friday to all who celebrate 🌊🐾🍦
Beau + Arrow are here to remind you why it’s the best day of the week. New comic up now!

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#comicstrip #dogs #cats #summerfridays

A comic strip of my dog and cat excited for summer fridays for very different reasons.

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HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jun 27

A moment of peace to end the week on 🧎🏻‍♂️

📍Jones Beach State Park

#photography #nature #sunset #coastal 📷📸

A cotton candy sunset behind the reeds in the dunes of Jones Beach.

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HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jun 25

“The Watcher” notebook for the next chapter of my morning pages 🧘‍♂️📝

Shop at 👉 rich-nardo.pixels.com

#photography #surfing #supportartists 📷📸

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HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jun 25

In the silence of reflection, we often find the loudest truths. ☁️🌊

📍Long Beach, NY

#photography #nature #coast #reflection 📷📸

The clouds reflect in the stillness of the receding tide.

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HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jun 23

Osprey in flight as we take off into another week 🪶

#birds #nature #wildlife #photography 📷📸

A photo of an Osprey in flight showing the true size of their amazing wingspan.

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HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jun 20

I post sunsets on Fridays as a close out to the hustle of the week. It’s better when I can incorporate a lighthouse in that post as a reminder not to lose sight of goals even as you close out the week.

Have a great weekend!

📍Fairport Light (Fairport, Ohio)

#lighthouse #photography #sunset 📷📸

A perspective shot of Fairport Harbor Lighthouse with a beautiful sunset and a crescent moon in the background.

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HeyNardo @heynardo.bsky.social · Jun 18

I finally decided to block out my imposter syndrome whispering “you’re not talented enough to charge for your work” and added a paid option to my Substack.

Here’s my reasons why!

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#substack #onwriting #impostersyndrome

I Told the Imposter Monster to Shut Up and Turned On Paid 💬

Because sometimes you have to silence the doubt and hit publish anyway.

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