DRMeyer Art and Photography
@drmeyer1.bsky.social
Naturalist, Ecologist & Wanderer, Visual Storyteller. Environmental/Sustainability Consultant; Nature/Macro and Abstract/Contemplative/Minimalism / all works copyrighted
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This page is different from other platforms I am on. Here, I am visually telling stories through my #nature #photography. I hope this creates an emotional connection with you all and prompts you to reflect on your own relationship with the #environment and world. #zenmoment #macro #getoutside #hike
If there ever was a day for a #forest hike, this was it. Perfect #weather, light #fog, #sunbeams piercing the wet and #fungi filled forest floor, southbound Canadian geese flying overhead, and the most incredible peak #fall colors the eyes can witness. Warms the soul. #ecology #environment #pnw
November 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
"Went looking for faith on the forest floor, and it showed up everywhere. In the sun, and the water, and the falling leaves, the falling leaves of time."-Neil Young
#ecology #environment #hike #nature #zenmoment #macro #optoutside #pnw #mindful #photography #visualhaiku #autumn #forest #maple
#ecology #environment #hike #nature #zenmoment #macro #optoutside #pnw #mindful #photography #visualhaiku #autumn #forest #maple
November 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
"Went looking for faith on the forest floor, and it showed up everywhere. In the sun, and the water, and the falling leaves, the falling leaves of time."-Neil Young
#ecology #environment #hike #nature #zenmoment #macro #optoutside #pnw #mindful #photography #visualhaiku #autumn #forest #maple
#ecology #environment #hike #nature #zenmoment #macro #optoutside #pnw #mindful #photography #visualhaiku #autumn #forest #maple
4 hours. 4 miles of slow hiking, capturing the smells and scents of a post rain #PNW #hike through two wet forests. While the #autumn colors were abundant, the real #nature stars yesterday were all the #fungi popping up alongside the trails. A clear sign of #forest health...and my own as well.
October 31, 2025 at 1:36 PM
“All things are symbols: the external shows of #nature have their image in the mind, as flowers and fruits and falling of the #leaves.” —Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
#environment #Longfellow#visualhaiku #contemplative #zenmoment #miksang #minimalism #mindful #pnw #trees #wabisabi #autumn #alder
#environment #Longfellow#visualhaiku #contemplative #zenmoment #miksang #minimalism #mindful #pnw #trees #wabisabi #autumn #alder
October 13, 2025 at 9:52 PM
“All things are symbols: the external shows of #nature have their image in the mind, as flowers and fruits and falling of the #leaves.” —Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
#environment #Longfellow#visualhaiku #contemplative #zenmoment #miksang #minimalism #mindful #pnw #trees #wabisabi #autumn #alder
#environment #Longfellow#visualhaiku #contemplative #zenmoment #miksang #minimalism #mindful #pnw #trees #wabisabi #autumn #alder
In the simplest of terms, autumns theme of change often boils down to one fallen leaf, and the beauty of a morning rain upon it.
#environment #ecology #nature #visualhaiku #contemplative #simplicity #zenmoment #minimalism #mindful #photography #trees #pnw #fallcolors #wabisabi #autumn #pawpaw
#environment #ecology #nature #visualhaiku #contemplative #simplicity #zenmoment #minimalism #mindful #photography #trees #pnw #fallcolors #wabisabi #autumn #pawpaw
October 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
In the simplest of terms, autumns theme of change often boils down to one fallen leaf, and the beauty of a morning rain upon it.
#environment #ecology #nature #visualhaiku #contemplative #simplicity #zenmoment #minimalism #mindful #photography #trees #pnw #fallcolors #wabisabi #autumn #pawpaw
#environment #ecology #nature #visualhaiku #contemplative #simplicity #zenmoment #minimalism #mindful #photography #trees #pnw #fallcolors #wabisabi #autumn #pawpaw
Fall is slowly taking hold, as I noticed on Wednesday afternoon, seeking out some quiet time in my happy place. Rains and cooler nights ahead will jump start fall colors. Practicing "photographer patience" here😬
#hike #optoutside #environment #ecology #forest #nature #wander #autumn #zenmoment
#hike #optoutside #environment #ecology #forest #nature #wander #autumn #zenmoment
October 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Fall is slowly taking hold, as I noticed on Wednesday afternoon, seeking out some quiet time in my happy place. Rains and cooler nights ahead will jump start fall colors. Practicing "photographer patience" here😬
#hike #optoutside #environment #ecology #forest #nature #wander #autumn #zenmoment
#hike #optoutside #environment #ecology #forest #nature #wander #autumn #zenmoment
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” – Albert Camus
#environment #ecology #nature #naturephotography #visualhaiku #pnw #contemplative #simplicity #zenmoment #mindful #naturalworld #pnwphotography #trees #naturebrilliance #natureisart #fallcolors #autumn #maple
#environment #ecology #nature #naturephotography #visualhaiku #pnw #contemplative #simplicity #zenmoment #mindful #naturalworld #pnwphotography #trees #naturebrilliance #natureisart #fallcolors #autumn #maple
October 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” – Albert Camus
#environment #ecology #nature #naturephotography #visualhaiku #pnw #contemplative #simplicity #zenmoment #mindful #naturalworld #pnwphotography #trees #naturebrilliance #natureisart #fallcolors #autumn #maple
#environment #ecology #nature #naturephotography #visualhaiku #pnw #contemplative #simplicity #zenmoment #mindful #naturalworld #pnwphotography #trees #naturebrilliance #natureisart #fallcolors #autumn #maple
Look up, look down. Left and right. Frontwards and behind...beauty is everywhere, even if #fall colors are not yet here. So, the takeway is this- sniff the breezes, slow down, take a sit, and taste the sweetness of what's around you. #environment #ecology #PNW #zenmoment #optoutside #wander
October 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Look up, look down. Left and right. Frontwards and behind...beauty is everywhere, even if #fall colors are not yet here. So, the takeway is this- sniff the breezes, slow down, take a sit, and taste the sweetness of what's around you. #environment #ecology #PNW #zenmoment #optoutside #wander
Review. Assess. Rejuvenate. Restore. Refresh. Rosh Hashanah 2025. That was my theme as I quietly hiked around Round Lake following a reflective morning. Big plans await me in this next year. May all of you have a Sweet New Year.
#roshhashanah #environment #ecology #wander #zenmoment #optoutside
#roshhashanah #environment #ecology #wander #zenmoment #optoutside
September 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Review. Assess. Rejuvenate. Restore. Refresh. Rosh Hashanah 2025. That was my theme as I quietly hiked around Round Lake following a reflective morning. Big plans await me in this next year. May all of you have a Sweet New Year.
#roshhashanah #environment #ecology #wander #zenmoment #optoutside
#roshhashanah #environment #ecology #wander #zenmoment #optoutside
Seeking some reflective time this afternoon, I naturally went to the #forest. It's dry out there, but a change in the weather signals a slow pivot to fall. The pond #frogs were quietly checking me out as I picked blackberries next to the Wapato plants. #ecology #environment #nature #optoutside
September 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Seeking some reflective time this afternoon, I naturally went to the #forest. It's dry out there, but a change in the weather signals a slow pivot to fall. The pond #frogs were quietly checking me out as I picked blackberries next to the Wapato plants. #ecology #environment #nature #optoutside
"Today I have grown taller from walking with the trees."- Karle Wilson Baker
#momentofclarity #PNW #naturephotography #environment #naturalpattens #zenmoment #getoutside #thegreatoutdoors #lookup #visualhaiku #summer #forest #tree #zenmoment #optoutside #ecology
#momentofclarity #PNW #naturephotography #environment #naturalpattens #zenmoment #getoutside #thegreatoutdoors #lookup #visualhaiku #summer #forest #tree #zenmoment #optoutside #ecology
August 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
"Today I have grown taller from walking with the trees."- Karle Wilson Baker
#momentofclarity #PNW #naturephotography #environment #naturalpattens #zenmoment #getoutside #thegreatoutdoors #lookup #visualhaiku #summer #forest #tree #zenmoment #optoutside #ecology
#momentofclarity #PNW #naturephotography #environment #naturalpattens #zenmoment #getoutside #thegreatoutdoors #lookup #visualhaiku #summer #forest #tree #zenmoment #optoutside #ecology
"despite knowing
they won’t be here for long
they still choose to live
their brightest lives".
- sunflowers
Rupi Kaur
#naturescape #nature #summer #environment #contemplative #simplicity #ecology #sunflower #zenmoment #miksang #minimalism #mindful #eyeswideopen #visualhaiku #lookup #PNW
they won’t be here for long
they still choose to live
their brightest lives".
- sunflowers
Rupi Kaur
#naturescape #nature #summer #environment #contemplative #simplicity #ecology #sunflower #zenmoment #miksang #minimalism #mindful #eyeswideopen #visualhaiku #lookup #PNW
August 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
"despite knowing
they won’t be here for long
they still choose to live
their brightest lives".
- sunflowers
Rupi Kaur
#naturescape #nature #summer #environment #contemplative #simplicity #ecology #sunflower #zenmoment #miksang #minimalism #mindful #eyeswideopen #visualhaiku #lookup #PNW
they won’t be here for long
they still choose to live
their brightest lives".
- sunflowers
Rupi Kaur
#naturescape #nature #summer #environment #contemplative #simplicity #ecology #sunflower #zenmoment #miksang #minimalism #mindful #eyeswideopen #visualhaiku #lookup #PNW
"I suddenly realized I was in California. Warm, palmy air—air you can kiss—and palms". -Jack Kerouac, "On the Road".
#sunset #nature #zenmoment #california #contemplative #minimal #mindful #visualhaiku #natureisart #sandiego #optoutside #palm #ontheroad #jackkerouac #sunsetphotography #environment
#sunset #nature #zenmoment #california #contemplative #minimal #mindful #visualhaiku #natureisart #sandiego #optoutside #palm #ontheroad #jackkerouac #sunsetphotography #environment
August 19, 2025 at 3:29 PM
"I suddenly realized I was in California. Warm, palmy air—air you can kiss—and palms". -Jack Kerouac, "On the Road".
#sunset #nature #zenmoment #california #contemplative #minimal #mindful #visualhaiku #natureisart #sandiego #optoutside #palm #ontheroad #jackkerouac #sunsetphotography #environment
#sunset #nature #zenmoment #california #contemplative #minimal #mindful #visualhaiku #natureisart #sandiego #optoutside #palm #ontheroad #jackkerouac #sunsetphotography #environment
"All of a sudden I had the revelation of how enchanting my pond was."- Claude Monet
Wapato on ponds edge and bullfrog bubbles make a serene scene...
#nature #summer #visualhaiku #pnw #zenmoment #ecology #reflection #optoutside #pond #monet #environment
Wapato on ponds edge and bullfrog bubbles make a serene scene...
#nature #summer #visualhaiku #pnw #zenmoment #ecology #reflection #optoutside #pond #monet #environment
August 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
"All of a sudden I had the revelation of how enchanting my pond was."- Claude Monet
Wapato on ponds edge and bullfrog bubbles make a serene scene...
#nature #summer #visualhaiku #pnw #zenmoment #ecology #reflection #optoutside #pond #monet #environment
Wapato on ponds edge and bullfrog bubbles make a serene scene...
#nature #summer #visualhaiku #pnw #zenmoment #ecology #reflection #optoutside #pond #monet #environment
Acorns are dropping in the neighborhood park again. The squirrels are at it... around here, it means it's harvest time, as is the case in #August even with humans... #autumn is coming, so watch your head under the oak trees!
#ecology #seasons #squirrel #nature #urban #environment #acorn
#ecology #seasons #squirrel #nature #urban #environment #acorn
August 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
“To go out with the setting sun on an empty beach is to truly embrace your solitude.” –Jeanne Moreau
Sand in my toes, beach on the brain in #SanDiego, California. August 2025
#nature #ecology #pattern #abstract #zenmoment #california #contemplative #minimal #visualhaiku #beach #optoutside
Sand in my toes, beach on the brain in #SanDiego, California. August 2025
#nature #ecology #pattern #abstract #zenmoment #california #contemplative #minimal #visualhaiku #beach #optoutside
August 13, 2025 at 11:58 PM
“To go out with the setting sun on an empty beach is to truly embrace your solitude.” –Jeanne Moreau
Sand in my toes, beach on the brain in #SanDiego, California. August 2025
#nature #ecology #pattern #abstract #zenmoment #california #contemplative #minimal #visualhaiku #beach #optoutside
Sand in my toes, beach on the brain in #SanDiego, California. August 2025
#nature #ecology #pattern #abstract #zenmoment #california #contemplative #minimal #visualhaiku #beach #optoutside
"I need the sea because it teaches me."- Pablo Neruda
Your moment of zen...Windansea Beach, La Jolla, San Diego, CA. 8.5.25
#nature #naturephotography #zenmoment #california #contemplative #pabloneruda #mindfulness #visualhaiku #beach #sandiegolife #surfing #naturephotography #sunset
Your moment of zen...Windansea Beach, La Jolla, San Diego, CA. 8.5.25
#nature #naturephotography #zenmoment #california #contemplative #pabloneruda #mindfulness #visualhaiku #beach #sandiegolife #surfing #naturephotography #sunset
August 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
"I need the sea because it teaches me."- Pablo Neruda
Your moment of zen...Windansea Beach, La Jolla, San Diego, CA. 8.5.25
#nature #naturephotography #zenmoment #california #contemplative #pabloneruda #mindfulness #visualhaiku #beach #sandiegolife #surfing #naturephotography #sunset
Your moment of zen...Windansea Beach, La Jolla, San Diego, CA. 8.5.25
#nature #naturephotography #zenmoment #california #contemplative #pabloneruda #mindfulness #visualhaiku #beach #sandiegolife #surfing #naturephotography #sunset
Spores that bring life. The Pacific Northwests iconic Bracken Fern in late summer. Spores or sori assemble, ready to spread on the wind.
#environment #forest #PNW #nature #visualhaiku #summer #fern #spores #zenmoment #ecology
#environment #forest #PNW #nature #visualhaiku #summer #fern #spores #zenmoment #ecology
July 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Spores that bring life. The Pacific Northwests iconic Bracken Fern in late summer. Spores or sori assemble, ready to spread on the wind.
#environment #forest #PNW #nature #visualhaiku #summer #fern #spores #zenmoment #ecology
#environment #forest #PNW #nature #visualhaiku #summer #fern #spores #zenmoment #ecology
"The spiral is a spiritualized circle. In the spiral form, the circle, uncoiled, has ceased to be vicious; it has been set free."- Vladimir Nabikov
Calla Lily in monochrome exemplifies the Fibonacci sequence in its natural splendor
#fibonacci #nature #ecology #bnw #monochrome #flower #spiral
Calla Lily in monochrome exemplifies the Fibonacci sequence in its natural splendor
#fibonacci #nature #ecology #bnw #monochrome #flower #spiral
July 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
"The spiral is a spiritualized circle. In the spiral form, the circle, uncoiled, has ceased to be vicious; it has been set free."- Vladimir Nabikov
Calla Lily in monochrome exemplifies the Fibonacci sequence in its natural splendor
#fibonacci #nature #ecology #bnw #monochrome #flower #spiral
Calla Lily in monochrome exemplifies the Fibonacci sequence in its natural splendor
#fibonacci #nature #ecology #bnw #monochrome #flower #spiral
“She was like a hibiscus flower, she looked attractive in all seasons” – Unknown
#wildflower #nature #summer #naturephotography #zen #pnw #contemplative #simplicity #ecology #hibiscus #zenmoment #mindfulphotography #mindfulness #visualhaiku #naturebrilliance #optoutside #hibiscusflower #flower
#wildflower #nature #summer #naturephotography #zen #pnw #contemplative #simplicity #ecology #hibiscus #zenmoment #mindfulphotography #mindfulness #visualhaiku #naturebrilliance #optoutside #hibiscusflower #flower
July 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
“She was like a hibiscus flower, she looked attractive in all seasons” – Unknown
#wildflower #nature #summer #naturephotography #zen #pnw #contemplative #simplicity #ecology #hibiscus #zenmoment #mindfulphotography #mindfulness #visualhaiku #naturebrilliance #optoutside #hibiscusflower #flower
#wildflower #nature #summer #naturephotography #zen #pnw #contemplative #simplicity #ecology #hibiscus #zenmoment #mindfulphotography #mindfulness #visualhaiku #naturebrilliance #optoutside #hibiscusflower #flower
In the blink of an eye. A favorite neighborhood #magnolia tree that I await every year for its magical beauty. In a period of 48 hours, the #blossom opens, buzzing bees descend, and then thats it
#naturescape #nature #summer #contemplative #zenmoment #visualhaiku #environment #ecology #macro
#naturescape #nature #summer #contemplative #zenmoment #visualhaiku #environment #ecology #macro
July 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
In the blink of an eye. A favorite neighborhood #magnolia tree that I await every year for its magical beauty. In a period of 48 hours, the #blossom opens, buzzing bees descend, and then thats it
#naturescape #nature #summer #contemplative #zenmoment #visualhaiku #environment #ecology #macro
#naturescape #nature #summer #contemplative #zenmoment #visualhaiku #environment #ecology #macro
"Every particular in nature, a leaf, a drop, a crystal, a moment of time is related to the whole, and partakes of the perfection of the whole."- Ralph Waldo Emerson
#naturescape #patternsinnature #nature #spring #naturephotography #leaf #environment #simplicity #raindrop #rain #zenmoment
#naturescape #patternsinnature #nature #spring #naturephotography #leaf #environment #simplicity #raindrop #rain #zenmoment
June 22, 2025 at 2:44 PM
"Every particular in nature, a leaf, a drop, a crystal, a moment of time is related to the whole, and partakes of the perfection of the whole."- Ralph Waldo Emerson
#naturescape #patternsinnature #nature #spring #naturephotography #leaf #environment #simplicity #raindrop #rain #zenmoment
#naturescape #patternsinnature #nature #spring #naturephotography #leaf #environment #simplicity #raindrop #rain #zenmoment
"If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere."- Vincent Van Gogh
In late spring, blooms aren't just in the forest but in our neighborhoods. I am grateful for others who tend their yards and create #joy as I take my daily walks.
#flower #naturescape #nature #spring #zen #PNW #vangogh
In late spring, blooms aren't just in the forest but in our neighborhoods. I am grateful for others who tend their yards and create #joy as I take my daily walks.
#flower #naturescape #nature #spring #zen #PNW #vangogh
June 12, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Yesterday was National Trails Day. Who was I to argue? Twist my arm... I just had to go to my happy place. And so did quite a few other happy, well-adjusted people with smiles on their faces.
#environment #nationtrailsday #ecology #nature #washingtonstate #pnw #hike #wander #zenmoment
#environment #nationtrailsday #ecology #nature #washingtonstate #pnw #hike #wander #zenmoment
June 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Yesterday was National Trails Day. Who was I to argue? Twist my arm... I just had to go to my happy place. And so did quite a few other happy, well-adjusted people with smiles on their faces.
#environment #nationtrailsday #ecology #nature #washingtonstate #pnw #hike #wander #zenmoment
#environment #nationtrailsday #ecology #nature #washingtonstate #pnw #hike #wander #zenmoment