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Kelly Lantana
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Spiritual Author & Nature Photographer
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Deeply loves Jesus' authenticity, courage, love, candor in difficult situations.
Enjoys God's wonders in nature:
Hummingbirds, flowers, sunsets, wildlife, stars...
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Venturing outside, wandering a while amidst creation,
has a gentle way, of giving us clarity and peace...

My soul believes this is just one way,
that the heart of God, lovingly provides,
in a world becoming increasingly heartless.

#Photography #Inspiration #Winter #Desert #Snow #Scape #Art #Peace
A desert streambed, after a lovely, rare snowfall… The trees still have their green leaves – some trees in the desert have a unique trait, they don’t drop their leaves until early spring. There is a wild Agave plant, in center-left of image, above the rocks… Taken several years ago.
December 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Wonder of a desert hummingbird,
gracefully hovering a moment,
with lovely Salvia flowers nearby,
all nurturing a silent joy.

#Photography #Inspiration #Hummingbird #Flowers
#AnimalArtTuesday #Peace #Creation #Wonder #Art
A small, mostly green hummingbird, with rufous-color sides, hovering midair in front of some blue-purple Salvia flowers. A peaceful autumn, desert scene. Likely a Rufous Hummingbird, either an adult female or a young male… A few years ago.
December 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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A Mourning Dove, after a snowy desert night,
perched high in Mesquite tree.
Not stressing, but actually resting amidst it all.

Various moments during the day – be like a dove.
Rest a while… Peacefulness…
Refreshment and renewal, do wonders.

#Photography #Inspiration #Birds #Snow #BlueSkyMonday
The air was fresh & clear that morning, with everything looking enlivened under the vibrant blue sky… Near the snow-covered top of a desert tree, a Mourning Dove sat for quite a while on the only clear branch, feathers fluffed out a little, relaxing & looking around. Maybe this was the bird’s first-ever snow experience? Could birds have a sense of wonder? Photo taken several years ago.
December 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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“Words are not needed...
When the lovely artistry of creation,
speaks her own quiet, illustrious language.” K.L.

#Photography #Butterfly #Flowers #ImageAndVerse #Desert
#Peace #NaturesBeauty #SilentSunday #Art #Stunday #Garden
The lovely painted artistry of a butterfly’s wings, nectaring amidst pink Snapdragons & purple Lantana flowers, in a small desert garden. The butterfly is called a Painted Lady, due to the intricate designs & colors on her delicate wings… Note the small, iridescent blue accents! She is facing right with a downward angle, as she is nectaring. From late summer… Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.
December 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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A sunset photo, turned upside-down:
Now reveals a unique sunset heart,
framed by abundance of leaves –
one of my favorite images.

“In life, an unusual change of perspective, can be wise.” K.L.

#Photography #Sunset #FavoriteThings #Creation #Heart
#Peace #BlueSkyArtShow #Silhouette #Inspiration
Vibrant sunset colors of blues, pinks, some magenta, orange, & also golden-yellow where the sun has gone from view. Surrounded by natural artistic silhouettes – of dense tree branches, with a lively abundance of leaves… From years ago… Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.
December 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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“Genuine light, has a calming way, of giving illumination –
to our lives, difficult situations, challenging decisions.” K.L.

Amidst desert sunlight, the wings of an Anna’s Hummingbird,
are illuminated in a lovely way, during mid-flight.

#Photography #Light #Hummingbird #FlyDay #Scape #Inspiration
A small desert bird, most of his throat shimmering in colors of deep magenta & vibrant pink iridescence. Background is a soft blend of various greens, some highlighted by the sun… From several years ago… Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.
December 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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#Photography #WordlessWednesday #Butterfly #Bloom #December #Art
Amidst December – most unusual… A desert butterfly, primarily yellow with one black accent, at a purple Trailing Lantana bloom.
December 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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One persevering Flame Honeysuckle floret,
yesterday in a desert garden,
after several freezing nights.

Two center flowers, display vibrant flame-like colors.

Natural surprises, a wonder and refreshment for the heart...

#Photography #Flowers #Twosday #Peace
#Creation #Perseverance #December #Art
The two center flowers, are deeply golden with vivid orange-red borders, giving the blooms a distinctive flame-like appearance. Near them are deep red buds. So unusual to see in December, after freezing temps at night, though somewhat mild days… Unusual also: the plant did quite poorly this entire summer, yet now is lovely. Colors are the richest I’ve seen on this particular plant. Taken in semi-shade, on a sunny yesterday.
December 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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The beauty and wonder, of iridescence…
Closeup of a little desert Anna’s Hummingbird,
with one cute, tiny feather being different than the rest.

#Photography #Hummingbird #MacroMonday #Art #Peace
#Creation #NaturePhotography #Birds #ColorADay #PinkMon
A lively little bird, the male has vibrant rose-pink iridescence, here mostly on the feathers that are just a little fluffed out, on throat, face, head. (On far side of the head, feathers are flat & a dull green color.) With every slight movement he often made, the color patterns would change and shift at will! From several years ago.
December 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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“Seems to me…those who are given a wandering spirit,
freely bestow life’s silent gifts…peacefully, quietly.
Then, keep wandering onward…with a deep smile.” K.L.

Desert full-moon rising, amidst a December sunset of pastel colors…

#Photography #ImageAndVerse #FullMoon #Sunset #Wander
#Peace #Stunday
Flowing along the pastel pathway, of this moonrise: lower level of image is a soft blue, melding into a gentle blend of lavender & hushed pink. The golden lunar orb, still near the horizon, soon encounters soft blue clouds, then emerging into light shades of pink-orange, and finally another blue cloud, just a little bluer. Taken the evening of Dec. 4, 2025… Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.
December 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Over-flowing with blue and white sunrays, a desert #Sky –
In actuality the rays fanned out, far beyond what the image is!
It was a breathtaking moment in creation…

#Photography #BlueSkyArtShow #Sunset #Sunrays #Creation
#Clouds #Peaceful #Calm #LookUp #NaturePhotography #Healing
From amidst a long stretch of grey clouds, numerous sunrays in various shades of blue, interspersed with white rays, are radiating upward as far as the eye can see here, & well beyond. Silhouettes of desert trees grace lower part of the scene, with distant foothills tucked behind them… Taken on the last day of spring, years ago.
December 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Just because…

Two yellow butterflies, on orange Canna Lilies… Desert summer.

#Photography #Butterflies #Flowers #Peace #TheLittleThings
#ColorADay #YellowThu #Garden #BloomScrolling #Creation
Two (nearly every time) butterflies visited these Canna Lilies often, throughout a summer day, for about a month. Background consists of large green Canna leaves, with shade beyond. From a couple years ago.
December 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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#Photography #WordlessWednesday #Sunset #Moon #Clouds
A desert moon poetically welcoming, the lovely embrace of sunset clouds.
December 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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For #BlueTue ~ Early autumn,
after another light rain shower, on a desert morning.
A wild Day Flower, a little worn, yet still choosing to bloom…

“One doesn’t need to be perfect, to bloom…
Quiet inner beauty, will still shine through.” K.L.

#Photography #Bloom #Inspiration #ColorADay #Resiliency
A shade-loving, vivid blue wildflower with a yellow center, holding fresh raindrops close, on the blue petals. Background is greenery from different wildflowers. Early autumn, this year… Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.
December 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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“Oh, little hummingbird,
your bejeweled presence alights softly upon the branch,
gazing around, keenly aware,
yet mellowing a few precious moments,
in your calm, safe desert haven…
You are a bright blessing, to a world-weary sojourner.” K.L.

#Photography #Hummingbird #Calm #Birds #Peace #Resiliency
Anna’s Hummingbird, after looking left & right a few times – feathers beginning to fluff out, as he relaxes in a Mesquite Tree… His vibrant mantle of feathers, instead of being entirely pink, are a nearly perfect, lovely two-tone, of vivid pink on his face & head, with deep green on his throat – due in part to the shady ambient light, on a cloudy summer day. Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.
December 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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“Quietly being in creation ~
The wonders, are deeply refreshing…
Natural silence, is enriching, even purifying…
And gentle clarity, alights softly, amidst one’s soul…” K.L.

Cactus Wren, on a cloudy mid-winter day,
perched upon a colorful desert rock.

#Photography #ImageAndVerse #Birds #Peace
The Cactus Wren is a good size, 8 - 8 ½ inches, making it the largest wren in N. America… Cheerful presence here all year – flying low, bouncing around on cacti & tree branches – & it’s not unusual for them to land close-by… Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.
November 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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#Warmth from the light
of desert evening sunrays,
seems to personally illuminate,
this wild and lovely, Desert Bird of Paradise flower…

The blessings of light…

#Photography #Wildflower #Light #Sunrays #BlueSkyArtShow
#Creation #NaturePhotography #Flower #BloomScrolling #Peace
#ColorADay #GreenSat
A scene amidst fresh springtime greenery… The golden rays of shimmering evening sunlight, have alighted upon a wild flower, of bright yellow petals with glistening red stamens. Recent rain, helped to create this scene, from a few years ago.
November 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Undeterred, our lovely moon gracefully
makes her appearance, and rises above the storm…

Desert moonrise, from behind stormy rain clouds.
Golden glow, gives a celestial sense
of gentleness, yet strength…

#Photography #Moon #Scape #SkyScape #GoOutside #LookUp
#Resiliency #Inspiration #Creation #Calm
Taken during mid-summer at night, after a rather stormy desert evening.
November 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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#Photography #WordlessWednesday #Butterfly #Light #Flowers #Peace
Natural desert beauty… Butterfly alighted on orange Lantana blooms, amidst gentle rays of sunlight, with soft yellow wildflowers.
November 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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For #Twosday –
The desert garden still has small pockets of vibrant color, and lively bee activity! This scene is amazing in a way, since we had a recent hard freeze…

I wonder, if earth’s flowers and bees know, the quiet joy their presence brings?

#Photography #Nature #Bees #Flowers #Garden #Peace
From yesterday: golden-yellow Gazania bloom, with a Metallic Green Bee in center, & a Leafcutter Bee (I think) along with its shadow, on upper left petals.
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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“Kindness, may only be a moment in time –
A smile…
A quiet gesture…
An enlightening word…
Yet resonate, far beyond any moment.” K.L.

Some butterflies and flowers are still around,
bringing calm and kindness to a world-weary soul.

#Photography #Butterfly #Kindness #ImageAndVerse #Calm #Stunday
A coppery colored little butterfly, with iridescent blue color extending outward from the center. The hind wings have a hint of purple… Sorry, no idea what kind of butterfly this is. Very small – when wings are folded, the butterfly is no larger than my thumb-nail… Seen yesterday on tiny lilac colored Heather flowers, even after a recent hard freeze… Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.
November 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Really #small bird – full of vibrant color:
a Broad-billed Hummingbird, thriving in a desert.
He’s relaxing, feathers fluffed out; on a breezy, cloudy morning.
Several tiny green feathers on head, display bright iridescence.

#Photography #Hummingbird #BlueSkyArtShow #Wonder #Birds #Calm
Perched on a slender branch, with soft background of tree leaves & desert sand – is a lively little bird (4 inches, from tip of bill to tip of tail.) His front feathers are a vivid, deep blend of dark blue, turquoise, & green. Head is a lighter green, & his bill is vibrant orange, with black tip… Taken several years ago.
November 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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First flower from a re-blooming orchid, just the other day.
It’s been a few months…and now gratefully, a gentle joy –
from the patience of a persevering floral friend.

#Photography #Orchid #Flower #Patience #Calm
#FloralFriday #Resiliency #NaturesBeauty #Peace
A Phalaenopsis Orchid, mostly a light-purple color, with dark purple at tips of main petals. The outer-lower petals (lateral sepals) are white, completely edged in dark purple. The outer-upper petal (dorsal sepal) is a combination of all the above... Background is a light-color curtain. Very recent photo.
November 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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#Photography #WordlessWednesday #Bird #Snow #Calm #Nature
Great Horned Owl, resting amidst a light snowfall; gentle snowflakes alighted on his face and head. Feathers fluffed on front, smooth elsewhere. Seen several years ago.
November 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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“My heart believes, that heaven lovingly smiles,
when we experience a silent inner joy,
or a child-like wondrous delight,
over the beauty and wonder of earth’s flowers.” K.L.

Wild Morning Glories, in desert shade…

#Photography #Wildflowers #Inspiration #Nature
#Twosday #ColorADay #BlueTue #Wonder
Growing amidst shade of a desert tree, two lovely and wild, blue Morning Glories quietly live up to their wonderful name… Each has sublime purple ribbons, radiating gracefully from their creamy-yellow center. Background is wild summer greenery… Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.
November 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM