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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 11h

Wild… Free…

#SilentSunday #Photography #Path #Wildflowers #Peace #Nature

Peaceful, natural desert pathway, with orange & yellow wildflowers gracing the edges, some freely crossing the path…
Various wildlife originally created this pathway... Photo: late summer, after decent desert rains.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 11h

Thanks so much, for all your challenging work.

Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 11h

Wild… Free…

#SilentSunday #Photography #Path #Wildflowers #Peace #Nature

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 1d

Beautifully wild...

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks so much, Rina. 🙏

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 1d

#Autumn in the desert, means migrating hummingbirds:

Rufous Hummingbird with autumn-like, vibrant orange colors.
This one’s white chest feathers, were especially bright.

Seasonal beauty, amidst creation…

#Photography #Hummingbird #BlueSkyArtShow #Nature
#Wonder #LookUp #Birds #Desert #Resiliency

These wonderful hummingbirds are usually seen only during autumn & spring migrations here… A small desert bird in mid-flight, hovering for a moment… His throat has a vibrant deep-orange iridescence. Body is mostly rufous colored, with some dark green feathers on his head… From a few years ago.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 2d

Peacefulness, emerging from the stormy clouds…

Gathering together, different colors…

A pastel desert sky-scape.

#Photography #Inspiration #Scape #Clouds #Nature
#SkyGazing #Peace #Resiliency #NaturePhotography

Pastel clouds, being the center focus, are moving towards each other… In hues of light gold, soft white with a hint of peach, & a sublime grey. The sky is a peaceful blue. Dark storm clouds are along the bottom of image & upper corners, but making way for peace to enter.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 5d

I need to speak up, about the new-arriving theme of NightmareNov. The concept sounds disturbing & unhealthy for many folks, especially these days. Doesn’t our world have enough actual nightmares to deal with? Daily for some folks… And isn’t Bluesky supposed to be an uplifting & inspiring place?

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 4d

A quiet essence, amidst a desert…

A flower consistently reaches for external light to grow…

May we reach for internal light of wisdom, kindness,
genuine insights, empathy, loving courage –
for our consistent inner growth…

#Inspiration #Photography

A pink desert Primrose, turning away & reaching for light, so its bloom may experience full potential… Photo taken while watching hummingbirds nearby.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks so much... The little bunny truly was sweet.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 5d

I need to speak up, about the new-arriving theme of NightmareNov. The concept sounds disturbing & unhealthy for many folks, especially these days. Doesn’t our world have enough actual nightmares to deal with? Daily for some folks… And isn’t Bluesky supposed to be an uplifting & inspiring place?

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 5d

Little calming moments, are also gifts to the soul…

With two, cute puffed out cheeks,
this little bunny is heartily eating desert grass.
For #Twosday

It’s good to often look outside…
This bunny stayed a few minutes, munching away.

#Photography #Wildlife #Inspiration #NaturePhotography #Peace

A Desert Cottontail bunny-rabbit, with a small piece of grass still in the mouth. Taken a few years ago, late spring.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 6d

Sparkling desert raindrops,
upon early morning Snapdragon flowers.

“The wonder of silence –
Seek quietly… Discover with a smile…
Peaceful moments, of the heart.” K.L.

#Photography #Inspiration #Flowers #ColorADay #PinkMon
#Garden #Desert #Creation #Wonder #Nature
#MacroMonday #Peace

After an early morning rain: a rare sight to behold in a desert – the emerging sun’s radiant light, reflecting off of tiny raindrops, which were delicately balanced on vibrant pink garden blooms… Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 7d

“There’s perfect calm
where the ends of a rainbow
dip into acres of blue.”

~ Streams in the Desert

After an early autumn storm, a vibrant rainbow –
one side beginning to dip into blue…

#Photography #Inspiration #ImageAndVerse #Calm #LookUp
#Peace #Faith #Skygazing #Hope #Nature #Stunday

Often looking for heavenly rainbows, after the storms…
The antique devotional mentioned, is a wonderful compilation of various spiritual verses, sayings, thoughts – often inspired with the beauty and wonder of creation.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 8d

Adorable...

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 8d

A determined desert hummingbird,
flying right #inside the midst of many green leaves,
deftly navigating her way about,
searching for nectar in Salvia flowers.

#Photography #Hummingbird #BlueSkyArtShow
#ColorADay #GreenSat #Garden #Birds #Peace
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekQforQuiet #Flowers

This hummer is likely a female Rufous Hummingbird, they visit regularly. She was quickly flying this way and that way, yet with grace and quiet elegance, in the midst of many leaves & stems. The deep-green & rufous feather colors, cause her to blend in nearly completely… From summer.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 9d

Natural contrasts in creation are wonderful to behold…

Lovely white desert butterfly, on deep orange Lantana flowers:

Note the peaceful flowers, naturally forming a heart!

May your day be peaceful and inspiring.

#Photography #Butterfly #FloralFriday #Flowers
#Peace #Garden #Scape #Heart #Nature

Taken on a semi-cloudy morning, in the desert, a few years ago… Did not even notice the heart-shape of the flowers, until yesterday – lovely surprise.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 9d

Natural contrasts in creation are wonderful to behold…

Lovely white desert butterfly, on deep orange Lantana flowers:

Note the peaceful flowers, naturally forming a heart!

May your day be peaceful and inspiring.

#Photography #Butterfly #FloralFriday #Flowers
#Peace #Garden #Scape #Heart #Nature

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 9d

So beautiful... Really enjoy these images.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 10d

Nice reminder:

“Slow me down, Lord,
and inspire me to send my roots
deep into the soil of life’s enduring values,
that I may grow toward
the stars of my greater destiny.”

From antique devotional: Streams in the Desert

#Inspiration #Hummingbird #Photography #Creation
#Rest #Birds #Nature #Wisdom

A male Rufous Hummingbird, resting a few moments in the desert…
Even dynamic hummingbirds, know the wisdom of slowing down during one’s day…
He’s a lovely sight to behold – here his throat is an iridescent blend of rufous & orange & some dark green; with a white band across his chest, & rufous feathers below. Background is a blend of green leaves & dappled sunlight.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · Feb 2

My prayer…
Often in my heart and soul.
Why?
Because our world deeply, seriously needs this.

#Inspiration #Photography #Compassion #Respect #Empathy #Peace #Nature #Hummingbird #Prayer #KindnessMatters #Courage #Faith #Authenticity

Photo: desert hummingbird at Salvia flowers... Prayer & Photo by Kelly Lantana.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · May 27

A small wild cactus, with bright pink flowers,
blooming on rocky slope of a desert mountain.

The only cactus on that part of the mountain,
making a lovely, and resilient, statement –
bloom, where one is…

#NaturePhotography #Flowers #RockinTuesday
#BloomScrolling #NaturesBeauty #Cactus #Bloom

Seen by happenstance, while leisurely driving along a mountain road, several years ago. I think it’s a Beehive Cactus – about 6 in. tall, with 2 in. flowers. Small greenish cactus, with many thin sharp spines, crowned with pink flowers. Blooms after a good rain. Flowers last just one day, according to one identification book… Amazing to see.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 12d

Blue…with gentle sunrays…

Soothing, for the anxious mind.
Tranquil, for a world-weary heart.
Inspiring, for the longing soul.

A peaceful evening, amidst desert skies…

#Photography #Inspiration #BlueTue #ColorADay #Peace
#BlueSkies #AlphabetChallenge #WeekQforQuiet #Sunrays

Photo is completely unedited… A small gathering of clouds, travelling across the sun as it was beginning to descend – together they generate gracious sunrays around the blue sky above. The sun is shining brilliantly below the white & grey clouds. Serene silhouettes of desert tree branches are on entire left side of image, & along lower right… Taken this summer.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 12d

Blue…with gentle sunrays…

Soothing, for the anxious mind.
Tranquil, for a world-weary heart.
Inspiring, for the longing soul.

A peaceful evening, amidst desert skies…

#Photography #Inspiration #BlueTue #ColorADay #Peace
#BlueSkies #AlphabetChallenge #WeekQforQuiet #Sunrays

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 16d

“There’s generosity amidst creation…
A quiet smile for one’s soul,
Loveliness to ease our burdens,
Rejuvenation for the long road.” K.L.

A desert Swallowtail Butterfly scene,
amidst a small garden, with Lantana flowers.

#Photography #Scape #Butterfly #Flowers #Wonder
#Nature #Peace #FridayFlowers

Only seen occasionally, appearing in late summer or autumn… A vibrant black butterfly with soft yellow accents. On hindwings, vivid details in colors of blue & orange. Really like how his antennae, have a little flare at the tips… From a few years ago… Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.

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