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Lawrence Lighthill

@lawrencelighthill.bsky.social

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Outdoor Enthusiast - All photos and videos are mine, unless noted in the repost. I am also on iNaturalist. IMPORTANT: I will only respond to DMs that have specific questions pertaining to my photography or posted comments, all others I disregard.

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Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · Nov 16

Ayukîi BlueSky, I'm in Northern California & enjoy hiking, which leads to encountering interesting views and flowers to photograph, plus on occasion artifacts and features that may have historical value. I plan on periodically posting some of my encounters starting first with a Leopard Lily.

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Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 13h

Photo taken October 4, 2025, in Trinity County, Northern California of a European Mantis posing for me. I erred in thinking that all mantises were native to North America, as this one is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. #photography #NorthernCalifornia #prayingmantis #insects

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Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 13h

Photo taken October 4, 2025, in Trinity County, Northern California of some lichens on a dark red colored rock. I just feel fortunate to see such a wide range of colors when I am hiking. #photography #lichens #NorthernCalifornia #FungiFriends #fungi

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Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 13h

Posted especially for Mike’s mom. Photo taken May 10, 2025, along Highway 36W in Tehama County, Northern California of some California Buckeye flowers. These flowers are just one of the reasons it takes me twice as long to get to my hiking spot. #wildflowers #photography #nature #NorthernCalifornia

Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 1d

Photo taken October 8, 2025, at my field in Northern California of the sun setting. After a day working behind a computer screen, I get to go outside and work in my field with a reward of seeing a beautiful sunset. #photography #nature #NorthernCalifornia #sunsets

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Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 1d

Posted especially for Mike’s mom. Photo taken May 3, 2025, at Beegum Gorge, Shasta County, Northern California of a Shy Monkeyflower. I don't think there is anything shy about this flower because it just stands out. #wildflowers #photography #nature #NorthernCalifornia

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Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 1d

Photo taken October 4, 2025, in Trinity County, Northern California of a Common Yarrow seed head. For me, this plant is more than common, and these seed heads will help provide some of next year’s beautiful flowers on this mountainside. #photography #nature #NorthernCalifornia #wildflowers

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Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 2d

Photo taken October 4, 2025, in Trinity County, Northern California of some lichens growing on a rock. The bright yellow lichens just stand out, even when there are flowers and green grass. #photography #lichens #NorthernCalifornia #FungiFriends #fungi

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Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 2d

Posted especially for Mike’s mom. Photo taken May 3, 2025, at the hillside next to my field in Northern California of some White Brodiaea flowers. These flowers were widespread from my field to the upper level of my property in the springtime. #wildflowers #photography #nature #NorthernCalifornia

Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 3d

Happy Thick Trunk Tuesday! Photo taken October 4, 2025, of a very large pine tree that was growing on the south slope of a small ridge. It was at least 40 meters tall, and these sized trees are typically about 200 years old growing on a southern slope. #photography #nature #thicktrunktuesday

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Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 3d

Posted especially for Mike’s mom. Photo taken October 4, 2025, of a Bull Thistle that was still blooming. It is so nice to still see flowers blooming even when I see fall more than making its way onto the landscape. #wildflowers #photography #nature #NorthernCalifornia

Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 4d

Happy Bluesky Monday! Photo taken September 13, 2025, of some trees with a blue-sky background. There is a possible ancient artifact in the photo that I reported to the USFS archaeologist who tentatively identified it as a “potential” artifact. #photography #nature #BlueSkyMonday #NorthernCalifornia

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Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 4d

Posted especially for Mike’s mom. Photo taken May 3, 2025, of some Bunchleaf Penstemon flowers. These flowers make a great addition to a native plant garden as they are drought-tolerant and a nectar source for native birds, butterflies, and bees. #wildflowers #photography #nature #NorthernCalifornia

Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 5d

Photo taken October 4, 2025, in Trinity County, Northern California at the base of a dead pine tree that is still standing, although it was standing bowlegged. I just love the special sights of nature. Who knows what creatures have sought shelter here. #photography #nature #NorthernCalifornia #trees

Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 5d

Posted especially for Mike’s mom. Photo taken October 4, 2025, Trinity County, Northern California of a Common Madia flower. I did not see any bee or butterfly activity, most likely because the flowers have been picked over already. #wildflowers #photography #NorthernCalifornia #California #nature

Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 6d

Posted especially for Mike’s mom. Photo taken August 16, 2025, near Hayfork Creek, Trinity County, Northern California of what looks like some Brewer’s Lupine flowers. #wildflowers #photography #NorthernCalifornia #California #nature

Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 6d

Posted especially for Mike’s mom. Photo taken August 16, 2025, near Hayfork Creek, Trinity County, Northern California of what looks like some Flame Ragwort seedheads. #wildflowers #photography #NorthernCalifornia #California #nature

Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 7d

Photo taken October 2, 2025, at the upper portion of my property in Northern California of the sun breaking through the clouds as it was setting in the West. #photography #nature #NorthernCalifornia

Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 7d

Posted especially for Mike’s mom. Photo taken April 12, 2025, near Hayfork Creek, Trinity County, Northern California of some Tolmie's Pussy Ears flowers. #wildflowers #photography #NorthernCalifornia #California #nature

Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 8d

Posted especially for Mike’s mom. Photo taken April 27, 2023, on my hillside in Northern California of some Round-Tooth Ookow flowers. #wildflowers #photography #NorthernCalifornia #California #nature

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Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 8d

Photo taken September 30, 2025, at my field in Northern California of a doe keeping her eye on me as I took her photo. #photography #nature #NorthernCalifornia #deer

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Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 9d

Posted especially for Mike’s mom. Photo taken April 29, 2023, along Highway 36W, Tehama County, Northern California of some California Poppies. The hillside was full of these flowers when I took this photo, but very few since then. #wildflowers #photography #NorthernCalifornia #California #nature

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Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 9d

Photo taken September 27, 2025, near Hayfork Creek, Trinity County, Northern California of a small Greenleaf Manzanita bush. We used to boil the leaves to make an astringent to treat poison oak rashes, but I just use rubbing alcohol or bleach now. #photography #nature #NorthernCalifornia

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Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 10d

Posted especially for Mike’s mom. Photo taken June 7, 2025, of a Tapertip Hawksbeard flower. I saw some flowers growing above the road and had to stop and take some photos. #wildflowers #photography #NorthernCalifornia #California #nature

Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 10d

Photo taken July 16, 2023, looking towards Preston Peak, Siskiyou County, Northern California. Some may see a forest ravaged by wildfire, but I see home. I also see the peak my grandfather climbed so he could see the ocean for the first time. #photography #nature #NorthernCalifornia #SiskiyouCounty

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Lawrence Lighthill @lawrencelighthill.bsky.social · 11d

Photo taken September 27, 2025, near Hayfork Creek, Trinity County, Northern California of a Western Fence Lizard. As I was walking by it jumped onto a tree and looked at me like it did not trust how I was walking (everyone is a critic!). #photography #nature #NorthernCalifornia #reptiles #lizards