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Dawn C.
@dawnofknights.bsky.social
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“In this world we're living in
We have our share of sorrows.
Answer now is don't give in.
Aim for a new tomorrow.”
—Judas Priest, 1982
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Dawn C. @dawnofknights.bsky.social · Nov 29
Hello! I make my living doing graphic design. I spend a lot of my free time taking and editing nature photos; I also create digital and traditional art. I’m addicted to word and number puzzles (crosswords, Wordle, Spelling Bee, Ken-Ken, etc.). Two guinea pigs and one parrot are my current owners.
dawnofknights.bsky.social
I like this composition and the way the colors work together. As lovely as the crown imperial is, the photo would have been boring without the pansies.

I'm donating the profits from my #naturephotography to @nrdc.org. Browse my collection to see the available images.

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Crown Imperial 'Rubra Maxima' and Pansies by Dawn Cavalieri
Crown Imperial 'Rubra Maxima' and Pansies Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri
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July 24, 2025 at 12:42 AM
dawnofknights.bsky.social
When I came upon this scene at @nybg.bsky.social, it immediately reminded me of the Frost poem "The Road Not Taken."

I'm donating the profits from my #naturephotography to
@nrdc.org. Browse my collection to see the available images and item types. Thank you!

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#poetry
Two Roads in a Yellow Wood by Dawn Cavalieri
Two Roads in a Yellow Wood Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri
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July 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
dawnofknights.bsky.social
"Mmm ... nectar" [said in a Homer Simpson voice].

In my experience, anise-scented sage is of particular interest to carpenter bees, important native pollinators.

I'm donating the profits from my photography to @nrdc.org.

Browse my collection to see all images.

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Eastern Carpenter Bee on Anise-Scented Sage by Dawn Cavalieri
Eastern Carpenter Bee on Anise-Scented Sage Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri
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June 11, 2025 at 12:43 AM
dawnofknights.bsky.social
Pollinators love the nectar-rich flowers of tall verbena. In this shot, the green of the background accentuates the flowers' vivid color.

I'm donating the profits from my photography to @nrdc.org.

Browse my collection to see all available images.

#NaturePhotography

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Tall Verbena and Red Switchgrass by Dawn Cavalieri
Tall Verbena and Red Switchgrass Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri
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June 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
dawnofknights.bsky.social
Josephine is a blushing beauty.

I'm donating the profits from my photography to @nrdc.org. Support a small business, purchase a lovely image, and support crucial #environmentaljustice work. What could be better?

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#naturephotography #lilies
Lilium 'Josephine' by Dawn Cavalieri
Lilium 'Josephine' Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri
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May 2, 2025 at 12:49 AM
dawnofknights.bsky.social
These vibrant, flame-colored tulips live up to the name "World's Favourite."

I'm donating the profits from my photography to @nrdc.org. Browse my collection to see all the available images and item types.

#tulips #flowers #naturephotography #environmentaljustice

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Tulipa 'World's Favourite' by Dawn Cavalieri
Tulipa 'World's Favourite' Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri
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April 14, 2025 at 12:08 AM
dawnofknights.bsky.social
@nationalwildlife.bsky.social named my photo "Smooth Blue Asters and Northern Red Oak" the category runner-up for Certified Wildlife Habitat Landscapes in the 2024 Garden for Wildlife® Photo Contest.

I'm honored and more than a little surprised.

#NaturePhotography

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Winners | Garden for Wildlife® Photo Contest
See the Winners and Runners-Up from our 2024 Garden for Wildlife® Photo Contest! These photos beautifully showcase the amazing wildlife that can be found where people live.
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April 1, 2025 at 1:33 AM
dawnofknights.bsky.social
I'm cuckoo for Koko Puff. #notsorry

I'm donating all profits from my #naturephotography to
@nrdc.org.

Browse my collection to see all the available images and item types.

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Dahlia 'Koko Puff' by Dawn Cavalieri
Dahlia 'Koko Puff' Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri
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March 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
dawnofknights.bsky.social
@shesthefirst.bsky.social is an excellent charity to support on #InternationalWomensDay or any day.

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International Women's Day
She's the First honors International Women's Day
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March 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
dawnofknights.bsky.social
Are we great yet?

#nuclearsafety

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Trump administration wants to un-fire nuclear safety workers but can’t figure out how to reach them
The individuals, who work in an agency that oversees the nation's nuclear stockpile, had been fired on Thursday and lost access to their federal government email accounts.
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February 16, 2025 at 1:08 AM
dawnofknights.bsky.social
Do tell, Trumpers, how your messiah was going to lower egg prices.

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No relief: Inflation unexpectedly heated up last month
Inflation remained stubbornly high in January, as grocery, gasoline and shelter costs all rose. Egg prices saw their biggest price hike in almost a decade.
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February 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
dawnofknights.bsky.social
Feeling powerless? Fight back by supporting an organization that has the resources and expertise to oppose Trump in court and in the field.

I'm donating all profits from my #naturephotography to @nrdc.org.

Browse my collection to see all the available images.

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Nelumbo 'Chawan Basu' by Dawn Cavalieri
Nelumbo 'Chawan Basu' Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri
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January 30, 2025 at 2:42 AM
dawnofknights.bsky.social
I'm donating all profits from my photography to organizations that fight Trump's harmful policies.

I'm currently giving to @nrdc.org.

Taken at @nybg.bsky.social, this photo shows asters and goldenrod, two plants that sustain native pollinators.

#climate #climatechange

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Native Plant Garden with Asters and Goldenrod by Dawn Cavalieri
Native Plant Garden with Asters and Goldenrod Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri
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January 6, 2025 at 2:46 AM
dawnofknights.bsky.social
This carpenter bee is hanging out at the all-you-can-eat nectar bar.

From now through December 31, I will donate the profits from my photography to @earthjustice.bsky.social.

#NaturePhotography #bees #environmentaljustice

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Eastern Carpenter Bee on Azure Blue Sage by Dawn Cavalieri
Eastern Carpenter Bee on Azure Blue Sage Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri
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December 28, 2024 at 5:46 AM
dawnofknights.bsky.social
Bee a warrior for the environment (not sorry!).

I'm donating all profits from my photography to @earthjustice.bsky.social from now through December 31. Earthjustice won 85% of the cases they brought against the first Trump administration.

#EnvironmentalJustice

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Bumblebee and Aromatic Aster 'Raydon's Favorite' by Dawn Cavalieri
Bumblebee and Aromatic Aster 'Raydon's Favorite' Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri
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December 21, 2024 at 11:00 PM
dawnofknights.bsky.social
“Firearms were the leading cause of death among children in 2020 and 2021, according to KFF, a nonprofit that researches health care issues.”

By all means, Congress, continue to do absolutely nothing.

“Pro life” my pasty white ass.

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Teacher and a teenage student killed in a shooting at a private Christian school in Wisconsin
A teenage student opened fire at a private Christian school Monday morning in Wisconsin, killing a teacher and another student in the final week before Christmas break.
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December 16, 2024 at 9:06 PM
dawnofknights.bsky.social
I spend a lot of time stalking bees (in the nicest possible way).

From now until the end of the year, I will donate all profits from my photography to @earthjustice.bsky.social.

#NaturePhotography

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Bumblebee on Aromatic Aster 'Raydon's Favorite' by Dawn Cavalieri
Bumblebee on Aromatic Aster 'Raydon's Favorite' Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri
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December 14, 2024 at 10:41 PM
Reposted by Dawn C.
mmpadellan.bsky.social
One of the things I hate most about cable "news" these days is they talk about trump as the "president-elect" instead of adjudicated rapist, convicted felon, insurrection inciter and lame duck.

He doesn't deserve the respect that goes with the title of President.

PERIOD.
December 8, 2024 at 1:23 AM
Reposted by Dawn C.
joycewhitevance.bsky.social
Immigration reform doesn't have to be cruel. Democrats offered a plan earlier this year in Congress, with virtually everything the GOP wanted, but they rejected it at Trump's demand so it could be a campaign issue. Remember the cruelty is a feature, not a bug, for him.
December 7, 2024 at 5:21 PM
dawnofknights.bsky.social
I give you Tweek, Micro-dinosaur, Mighty Huntress, and Commander of Laptops.

#parrot #conure
December 4, 2024 at 5:47 PM
dawnofknights.bsky.social
It's fitting that the word "aster" comes from the Greek for "star."

Prints, tote bags, pillows, and many other items are available.

From now until the end of the year, I will donate all the profits from my photography to @earthjustice.bsky.social.

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#NaturePhotography
Bumblebee on Smooth Blue Aster by Dawn Cavalieri
Bumblebee on Smooth Blue Aster Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri
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December 1, 2024 at 2:21 AM
Reposted by Dawn C.
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November 29, 2024 at 9:03 PM
dawnofknights.bsky.social
Hello! I make my living doing graphic design. I spend a lot of my free time taking and editing nature photos; I also create digital and traditional art. I’m addicted to word and number puzzles (crosswords, Wordle, Spelling Bee, Ken-Ken, etc.). Two guinea pigs and one parrot are my current owners.
November 29, 2024 at 1:18 AM
dawnofknights.bsky.social
I wonder whether the actual STUDENTS care about who uses what bathroom, or whether this is just more pandering by Republicans to transphobic and bigoted parents. I suspect the latter.

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Ohio governor signs bill limiting bathroom use by transgender students
A ban on transgender students from kindergarten through college using multiperson bathrooms that fit their gender identities has become law in Ohio.
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November 27, 2024 at 8:35 PM
dawnofknights.bsky.social
I think this is one of my most successful photos. The light and the early-autumn foliage are perfect, and the crispness of the asters stands out against the somewhat blurred background.

I am donating all the profits from my photography to @earthjustice.bsky.social.

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Smooth Blue Asters and Northern Red Oak by Dawn Cavalieri
Smooth Blue Asters and Northern Red Oak Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri
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November 24, 2024 at 3:09 AM