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Hobby photographer who wants to be an eagle when he grows up.
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“No matter how hard the past, you can always begin again.” —Buddha
Wooly Bear Caterpillar seen mid-January 2026 when they are usually hibernating. This wasn't the only one out that day. It's just the only one people hadn't accidentally stepped on as they walked along. #CrescentBeach #BC #insect #caterpillar #nature #photography
January 19, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Wooly Bear Caterpillar seen mid-January 2026 when they are usually hibernating. This wasn't the only one out that day. It's just the only one people hadn't accidentally stepped on as they walked along. #CrescentBeach #BC #insect #caterpillar #nature #photography
Two different hummingbirds at #CrescentBeach #BC. First recorded one is shaky due to a woman (despite the voice, not Sigourney Weaver 🙂) shaking the wooden bridge I stood on as she walked past. #bird #birds #hummingbird #nature #video
January 19, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Two different hummingbirds at #CrescentBeach #BC. First recorded one is shaky due to a woman (despite the voice, not Sigourney Weaver 🙂) shaking the wooden bridge I stood on as she walked past. #bird #birds #hummingbird #nature #video
Hummingbirds were aplenty the other day as I walked along #CrescentBeach #BC. #bird #birds #hummingbird #nature #photography
January 19, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Hummingbirds were aplenty the other day as I walked along #CrescentBeach #BC. #bird #birds #hummingbird #nature #photography
The other day just as I turned a corner to the sea a #hummingbird appeared in front of me. I watched as it soared straight up about 50 feet, dived just as fast to about 40 feet to my right, then raced by a few feet in front of me at such speed I lost sight of it. #bird #birds #nature #photography
January 19, 2026 at 10:21 PM
The other day just as I turned a corner to the sea a #hummingbird appeared in front of me. I watched as it soared straight up about 50 feet, dived just as fast to about 40 feet to my right, then raced by a few feet in front of me at such speed I lost sight of it. #bird #birds #nature #photography
Orion Nebula (M42). January 16, 2026 as seen through my #Nikon D600 using tripod and a three second exposure. #nightsky #nightskyphotography #photography #Orion #M42
January 18, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Orion Nebula (M42). January 16, 2026 as seen through my #Nikon D600 using tripod and a three second exposure. #nightsky #nightskyphotography #photography #Orion #M42
Pleiades as photographed from my balcony with my #Nikon Coolpix P1100. It may not look like much but no tripod was used. And, unlike my attempt to capture the bright red of the star Betelgeuse, the blue in these stars is clearly visible. #nightsky #nightskyphotography #pleiades #photography
January 16, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Pleiades as photographed from my balcony with my #Nikon Coolpix P1100. It may not look like much but no tripod was used. And, unlike my attempt to capture the bright red of the star Betelgeuse, the blue in these stars is clearly visible. #nightsky #nightskyphotography #pleiades #photography
Orion Nebula (M42). January 15, 2026. First clear night with the Constellation Orion in the sky where I could try photographing it from my balcony with my #Nikon Coolpix P1100. With just a bit of processing the nebula was made visible. #nightsky #nightskyphotography #photography #Orion #M42
January 16, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Orion Nebula (M42). January 15, 2026. First clear night with the Constellation Orion in the sky where I could try photographing it from my balcony with my #Nikon Coolpix P1100. With just a bit of processing the nebula was made visible. #nightsky #nightskyphotography #photography #Orion #M42
Belted Kingfisher. #bird #birds #kingfisher #nature #photography This is the same kingfisher. Pardon the poor quality as she was photographed from quite a distance for my Nikon Coolpix P1100.
January 16, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Belted Kingfisher. #bird #birds #kingfisher #nature #photography This is the same kingfisher. Pardon the poor quality as she was photographed from quite a distance for my Nikon Coolpix P1100.
Belted Kingfisher. Not the clearest photo but I publish it to show the small fish it carried in it's mouth. #bird #birds #kingfisher #nature #photography
January 16, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Belted Kingfisher. Not the clearest photo but I publish it to show the small fish it carried in it's mouth. #bird #birds #kingfisher #nature #photography
Belted Kingfisher Video. This Kingfisher flew by me with its familiar call as if to say, "Follow me." I did to where she landed in a tree then flew off to a post in the water where it occasionally jumped into the water. #bird #birds #kingfisher #nature #video
January 16, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Belted Kingfisher Video. This Kingfisher flew by me with its familiar call as if to say, "Follow me." I did to where she landed in a tree then flew off to a post in the water where it occasionally jumped into the water. #bird #birds #kingfisher #nature #video
Juvenile Red Knot #bird #birds #redknot #nature #photography
This Red Knot took a casual walk a few feet from where I was standing at #BlackieSpit. It was remarkably small, smaller than a Robin, I'd say. Note the included photo of it twisting its head into an unrecognizable form.
This Red Knot took a casual walk a few feet from where I was standing at #BlackieSpit. It was remarkably small, smaller than a Robin, I'd say. Note the included photo of it twisting its head into an unrecognizable form.
January 16, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Juvenile Red Knot #bird #birds #redknot #nature #photography
This Red Knot took a casual walk a few feet from where I was standing at #BlackieSpit. It was remarkably small, smaller than a Robin, I'd say. Note the included photo of it twisting its head into an unrecognizable form.
This Red Knot took a casual walk a few feet from where I was standing at #BlackieSpit. It was remarkably small, smaller than a Robin, I'd say. Note the included photo of it twisting its head into an unrecognizable form.
Varied Thrush. #bird #birds #thrush #nature #photography Close up of thrush with bug on beak didn't turn out as well as I hoped. My fault for using the wrong camera settings.
January 14, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Varied Thrush. #bird #birds #thrush #nature #photography Close up of thrush with bug on beak didn't turn out as well as I hoped. My fault for using the wrong camera settings.
Varied Thrush. #bird #birds #thrush #nature #photography If you look closely you'll see a tiny gnat sitting on the beak.
January 14, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Varied Thrush. #bird #birds #thrush #nature #photography If you look closely you'll see a tiny gnat sitting on the beak.
Varied Thrush. #bird #birds #thrush #nature #quote #video
“Everyone seemed to be in a blind hurry, and there was no relief in sight. Technology rushed us ever forward, and simple civility - a certain kindness and care - got sacrificed.”
― Elizabeth Berg, The Year of Pleasures
“Everyone seemed to be in a blind hurry, and there was no relief in sight. Technology rushed us ever forward, and simple civility - a certain kindness and care - got sacrificed.”
― Elizabeth Berg, The Year of Pleasures
January 14, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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Northern Harrier, as seen from a distance. Maybe next time he'll come a little closer. #bird #birds #harrier #nature #photography
January 10, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Northern Harrier, as seen from a distance. Maybe next time he'll come a little closer. #bird #birds #harrier #nature #photography
January 7, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Heron. Much thanks to this heron really knows how to compose a picture. #bird #birds #heron #nature #photography
January 7, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Heron. Much thanks to this heron really knows how to compose a picture. #bird #birds #heron #nature #photography
January 7, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Belted Kingfisher, female. Three photos all in focus because I rested my camera on a post should convince me to take my monopod. But will I? #bird #birds #kingfisher #nature #photography
January 7, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Belted Kingfisher, female. Three photos all in focus because I rested my camera on a post should convince me to take my monopod. But will I? #bird #birds #kingfisher #nature #photography
Belted Kingfisher, female. After a couple of hand held shots I found a place to rest my camera and got a much better photo. I now see why photographers take a tripod with them and am considering taking my monopod in the future. #bird #birds #kingfisher #nature #photography
January 7, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Belted Kingfisher, female. After a couple of hand held shots I found a place to rest my camera and got a much better photo. I now see why photographers take a tripod with them and am considering taking my monopod in the future. #bird #birds #kingfisher #nature #photography