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Michelle Olmstead Photography
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Ethical nature photographer, natural edits. Hiker, forest wanderer, slow traveller, gardener, bird watcher, art & music lover, mom, wife ♥️

Pro Science. Healthcare is a human right! RIP democracy? I hope not.

B.S. Zoology.
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Favorite things: lone trees amongst the glowing red rock at sunrise in Bryce Canyon National Park. See ALT text for more.

Hello everyone! Been a while 😊

#BlueSkyArtShow #FavoriteThings #ArtAdventCalendar #art #artist #nationalparks #bryce #hiking #nature #naturephotography
December 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A quality organization that I believe in and donate to regularly. Check it out if you’re looking for somewhere to donate. Every one of these kids deserves some happiness.
There really is enough love to go around so if you’ve got extra, we know about 1400 kids who could use it:
onesimplewish.org
December 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Day 14: #ArtAdventCalendar

Tisha Mark ©2025, Late Autumn Wish, oil on gessobord, 6"x6"

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#art #painting #TraditionalArt #SciArt #bsnm
December 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Young Loggerhead Sea Turtle 💙 #ArtAdventCalendar day 14
I loved painting this in watercolor. My composition is inspired by visits to wonderful @montereybayaquarium.org. #art #ArtShare #ocean #nature #watercolor #Monterey #Stunday

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December 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Favorite things: lone trees amongst the glowing red rock at sunrise in Bryce Canyon National Park. See ALT text for more.

Hello everyone! Been a while 😊

#BlueSkyArtShow #FavoriteThings #ArtAdventCalendar #art #artist #nationalparks #bryce #hiking #nature #naturephotography
December 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Ahhh!!! It’s Giving Tuesday!!! And all the wishes are 50% off thanks to a group of awesome supporters. Just go to onesimplewish.org and enter HALF at checkout! If we can clear the site & grant every wish, we get a $100,000 bonus to help more kids!!! Please help& spread the word!
December 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Autumn in red rock country. Capitol Reef National Park, October.

Utah’s national parks and monuments are treasures that must be protected.

#Stunday #Autumn #photography #nature #art #travel #naturephotography #eastcoastkin #redrock #nationalparks #hiking
November 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Autumn in red rock country. Capitol Reef National Park, October.

Utah’s national parks and monuments are treasures that must be protected.

#Stunday #Autumn #photography #nature #art #travel #naturephotography #eastcoastkin #redrock #nationalparks #hiking
November 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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I loved painting this #autumn scene, inspired by a visit to Saint Mary's College of California. A watercolor for the #BlueSkyArtShow. 🍂 Original available at Moraga Art Gallery in the #BayArea. 🎨 moragaartgallery.com

#art #watercolor #nature #landscape #November
November 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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It’s been really disheartening to see the things people say about those who use SNAP. Many seem to have little understanding of why the program exists in the first place.
October 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Autumn meets winter.

Brightness up for best viewing.

#BlueSkyArtShow #Vertical #trees #nature #travel #mountains #art #photography #fallvibes
October 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Autumn meets winter.

Brightness up for best viewing.

#BlueSkyArtShow #Vertical #trees #nature #travel #mountains #art #photography #fallvibes
October 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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October 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Today’s theme for #BlueskyArtShow is #Relax, and that’s just what I’m doing. Heavy rain here today with snow in the mountains so I’m home enjoying coffee with my love, listening to music. Perfect- like the light hitting this mountain. #nature #photography #art #eastcoastkin #travel #photography
October 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I’m sharing photos again after very sporadic posts over the last few months. I didn’t see the point, but now I have a renewed desire to share art, at least for now. It doesn’t mean I’m ignoring what’s happening in this country. It saddens and angers me daily.
October 4, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Friend gave me a John O’Donohue book recently. It’s quite good.

“To Come Home To Yourself”
October 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Today’s theme for #BlueskyArtShow is #Relax, and that’s just what I’m doing. Heavy rain here today with snow in the mountains so I’m home enjoying coffee with my love, listening to music. Perfect- like the light hitting this mountain. #nature #photography #art #eastcoastkin #travel #photography
October 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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I used my 400mm lens to isolate this colorful scene as the beautiful light was hitting the mountain. I love the mix of maples, aspens, and understory. Happy tree Thursday everyone! Is that a thing? 🤷🏻‍♀️

#trees #autumn #art #travel #mountains #eastcoastkin #fallvibes #naturephotography #nature
October 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I used my 400mm lens to isolate this colorful scene as the beautiful light was hitting the mountain. I love the mix of maples, aspens, and understory. Happy tree Thursday everyone! Is that a thing? 🤷🏻‍♀️

#trees #autumn #art #travel #mountains #eastcoastkin #fallvibes #naturephotography #nature
October 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Jane Goodall was the reason I studied zoology. A trailblazer for women in science, she made me believe that I could be a scientist too! She changed the way people thought about chimpanzees (and all animals) with her groundbreaking research in Gombe. 1/2

#JaneGoodall
October 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Sound up!

Bringing joy to a sad world with my bird cam and this scrub jay. He didn’t find anything he liked though, and he let us know about it! Guess I need to get some peanuts for my ground feeder.

#birds #backyardbirds #nature #birdfeeding #birdfy
October 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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September 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
September 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Maples and aspens rarely peak together here, but that’s okay. I like the aspens when they are bright green! Great contrast with the red maples in peak color.

#mountainmonday #nature #art #eastcoastkin #travel #autumn #naturephotography #trees #firstdayoffall #photography #botany
September 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM