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Pardon my over-posting today, but I just wanted to share this beautiful visitor at home on this last day (somewhere already) of summer.

#photography #FujiFilm #nature #butterfly #Insects #lantana #flowers

A colorful gulf fritillary on a lantana plant
A colorful gulf fritillary head south on lantana flowers
A colorful gulf fritillary with its wings wide spread on a lantana flower
A colorful gulf fritillary with its wings almost wide spread on a lantana flower
#butterfly #nature #Photography #flowers #insects #fujifilm #lantana

Lovely day II. Lake Peipsi, Estonia.

#sipülatee #lake #järv #peipsi #estonia #water #lake #nature #sun

Järven randa
#nature #lake #water #sun #sipulatee #jarv #peipsi #estonia

#SilentSunday
#photography #nature
A scenic view of a beach from atop of a sand dune showing a stream curving through the sand below and flowing into Lake Michigan. There are grassy dunes in the foreground and a clear blue sky above. The water is calm, reflecting the warm weather and inviting atmosphere.
#nature #Photography #SilentSunday

Photobombed 😁

#Flora #Spain #Nature #Photography #Botany #BloomScrolling #Andalucia #Flowers

A different passion flower this time. A crazy purple one, surrounded by green leaves from the vine. A bee on the left is flying into the picture but the camera has focused on the flower.
#nature #Photography #Spain #flowers #botany #flora #bloomscrolling #andalucia

Skulesskogen #nature #photography
#nature #Photography

Happy #WorldPhotographyDay !

This is one of my favourite images from last autumn in Scotland's Ancient Caledonian Forest. In the dark of morning, I hiked up this pathless steep sided hill to gain a view over the magnificent glen beyond and was treated to an exceptional sunrise. Amazing to see all these regenerating pine saplings growing on the higher slopes.

#photography #landscape #nature #naturephotography #scotland #uk

a vertical format photograph of an autumnal scottish glen, with a foreground of orange grasses and rocks, scots pine saplings, leading to a wider glen featuring lochs and mountains beyond. sunrise light cuts across the scene with puffy clouds above
#nature #Photography #landscape #naturephotography #UK #scotland #worldphotographyday

This monarch, a skipper, & some bumblebees were enjoying the zinnias Thursday. Seen monarchs around the garden nearly every day now. They seem to especially like the zinnias, the most abundant large flower in the garden right now.

#StormHour #butterflies #insects #nature #Photography #AltText

Photograph of a monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) standing atop a pink zinnia flower with out of focus flowers and green foliage in the foreground and in the background. The monarch is facing left in profile leaving only its left side visible and it has its proboscis inserted into one of the flower's orange-yellow florets. Monarch butterflies have orange wings with black and white patterned edges and black veining, black bodies and heads covered with white polka dots and fine black hairs, large black compound eyes, two long black antennae, and six black segmented legs.
#nature #Photography #alttext #insects #butterflies #stormhour

Tadasunomori Forest adorned with summer green🍃🍃

📍Sakyo Ward, kyoto City

#photography #nature #landscape #leaves #summer #naturephotography #japan

#nature #Photography #summer #landscape #Japan #naturephotography #leaves

At an event celebrating the 100th anniversary of quantum mechanics, physicists were polled on their view of quantum theory.

Their wildly divergent answers illustrate the difference between observation and interpretation.

nature.com/articles/d41586-025… #science #nature #physics #philosophy

Quantum mechanics is one of the most successful theories in science — and makes much of modern life possible. Technologies ranging from computer chips to medical-imaging machines rely on the application of equations, first sketched out a century ago, that describe the behaviour of objects at the microscopic scale. But researchers still disagree widely on how best to describe the physical reality that lies behind the mathematics, as a Nature survey reveals.

Physicists disagree wildly on what quantum mechanics says about reality, Nature survey shows

First major attempt to chart researchers’ views finds interpretations in conflict.
Gibney, Elizabeth
#nature #science #philosophy #physics

These are the beautiful spore-producing structures of plasmodial slime molds. Which is your favourite colour?

Originally considered Fungi, these Myxomycetes are now classed as Amoebozoans - single celled organisms with thousands of nuclei... not animals or fungi but something else entirely!

#SoilBiodiversity #SoilEcology #Fungi #MacroPhotography #Nature #MoldMonday #Soil

A photograph of slime mold fruiting bodies on a log. The slime molds are a round white blobs on transparent stalks.
A photograph of a slime mold fruiting body on a log. The slime mold is a round orange blob on a transparent stalk.
A photograph of slime mold fruiting bodies on a log. The slime molds are a round black blobs on red stalks.
#nature #macrophotography #soil #fungi #SoilBiodiversity #soilecology #moldmonday

Are there any #beetle specialists in the #fediverse? Had this in the moth box this morning. At least 4cm long (measured at 4, possibly 4.2cm) App says King Diving Beetle but they're quite rare round here. More likely Great, but I see gold edge rather than yellow and seems too big. Grateful for any assistance

Edit - location: Hastings, UK

#nature #wildlife #britishwildlife #entomology #insect #cute #garden #summer #conservation #biodiversity #askfedi #alttext

Overhead shot of 4cm beetle. It is oval. It has ridged wings to about halfway down. The bottom half is not ridged. it has gold or dark yellow edging.
Front on shot of 4cm beetle It has two black frog-like eyes on a stippled black head. It has a gold band near its mouth and two pincer like protrusions. It stretches back where its wings become blurred in the picture. It has crab like legs.
Shot of the underside of a 4cm beetle. It has large gold teardrop scales that point inwards until halfway where it them becomes horizontal bands of reddish brown. Its legs point hither and thither as it attempts to right itself.
#nature #Fediverse #summer #garden #cute #wildlife #alttext #conservation #entomology #biodiversity #beetle #insect #AskFedi #britishwildlife

I have posted a few fogbows previously featuring the Cradle Mountain too. This one is more minimalist with only a tree and some layers.

#mountains #Australia #landscape #LandscapePhotography #nature #naturephotography #fog #sunrise #dawn #AntonGorlinPhotos #foto #fotografie #photo #photography #minimal

mountain scenery with some layers and fog and reflecting in a lake. a single tree in the middle with a fogbow hitting the tree with its end and curving to the right. Morning warm light painting distant peaks and starting to paint the closer areas too.
#photo #nature #Photography #landscapephotography #foto #Australia #landscape #naturephotography #sunrise #Fotografie #mountains #fog #dawn #antongorlinphotos #minimal

Just read "The Invention of Nature" by Andrea Wulf, an amazing biography of the naturalist Alexander von Humboldt.

Humboldt himself is not that well known anymore but he essentially laid the groundwork for our current conception of nature and environmentalism.

Humboldt traveled in the Americas and detailed the environmental catastrophe of colonialism in the early 19th century - his observations were strangely prescient and still relevant today.

#climate #nature #science #environment

Cotopaxi, by Frederic Edwin Church, part of a series of paintings he made in honor of Humboldt's travels. The painting shows a volcano erupting with the sun setting nearby, and tropical plants in the foreground.
#nature #science #environment #Climate

ENTRANCED
I love to read and every once in a while, I find a book that I cannot put down, no matter what is happening around me. For those of you who have ever been lucky enough to encounter this transcendent state of being, this drawing is for you! 😀 Imagine curled up in your favorite comfy chair, with a hot cup of tea and plate of delicious cookies nearby. All of your "friends" surround you and you have found that peaceful space, entranced with the story before you.

This artwork is NOW AVAILABLE in my Redbubble shop:
redbubble.com/people/gretchenk…

(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #spiritual #drawing #paintings #noAI #childrensbooks #fineart #artwork #landscape #nature #childrensart #artforchildren #interiordecor #flowers #mastoart #art #artistsonmastodon #artlover #artlovers #decor #popart #artnet #artlover #artlovers #handmade #supportthearts #monsters #monster #creature #friend #love #reading #bookart #childrensbooksillustration

On a muted dark green watercolor wash, a detailed pencil/graphite drawing of a young girl staring avidly at an open book. She is seated in a chair and surrounded by all kinds of creatures, including a turtle, rabbit, owl, alligator, snake, fish and bird. Next to her on a small table, a cup of steaming tea and a plate of cookies.
#art #illustration #mastoart #nature #artist #drawing #landscape #artwork #reading #flowers #childrensbooks #illustrator #artistsonmastodon #fineart #monster #handmade #love #Creature #paintings #popart #decor #noai #interiordecor #friend #bookart #childrensbooksillustration #Monsters #spiritual #childrensart #supportthearts #artlover #artlovers #artnet #artforchildren

It's been a minute since I posted... Here's an overlooked image I've just found while looking back at photos from the Isle of Harris for an upcoming article about long-term projects.

#LandscapePhotography #uk #UnitedKingdom #scotland #ocean #nature #NaturePhotography

A winter scene from the Isle of Harris, Scotland. Golden light rakes across wind strewn marram grasses in the foreground while clouds float above the island of taransay off in the distance. Dark moody ocean lies between the two, dramatically contrasted by the ground covered head to toe in snow.
#nature #Ocean #landscapephotography #naturephotography #UK #scotland #unitedkingdom

75% of people more likely to visit #nature if ordered by a doctor, finds new 'park prescribing' study goodgoodgood.co/articles/park-… #Canada

New study: 75% of people more likely to visit nature with 'park prescription' from doctor

A new peer-reviewed study focused on Canada’s PaRx program finds that nature prescription programs are successful in addressing health challenges.
Kamrin Baker (Good Good Good)
#nature #Canada

I wanted to get a picture of a puffin with the mountains in the background instead of the sea. Without a wide-angle lens, this was the best I could pull off lol. I'm still kind of proud of it, though.

#Puffin #Birds #Nature #Iceland #Photography #BirdPhotography

A puffin perching on a mossy rock with a mountain slope and a mountain top in the background.
#nature #Photography #birds #iceland #birdphotography #puffin

BANFF!
what a spectacular fuckin place...

i fought thru tough arthritis flares for this incredible view and a few amazing days of hiking and biking.

#Canada #Banff #nature #photography

a valley floor filled with tracks from the bow river, and many trees is surrounded by beautiful, majestic, snowcovered mountain peaks under a brilliiantly cloudy blue sky. a huge bluff can be seen to the right, where the valley floor seems to have ascended into the sky
#nature #Photography #Canada #Banff

I wrote a book. It’s called Drystone – A Life Rebuilt.

If you like:

Non-Fiction (but make it literary)

Stone (but as metaphor too)

Feminism (but quiet and feral)

Men (but as minor characters)

Land (but not romanticised)

Motherhood (but honest)

Then congratulations, this very good book is for you.

uk.bookshop.org/p/books/drysto…

#Books #Bookstodon #Scotland #Women #Writing #WritingCommunity #Nature

A colour image of a book cover. There are five large stones coloured green, purple, ochre, grey and blue stacked in a pleasing way. On the green, ochre and blue stones are the words 'A Life rebuilt' The title is in black at the top of the image and says 'Drystone'. The authors name, at the bottom of the image, is Kristie De Garis.
#books #nature #Writing #women #writingcommunity #scotland #bookstodon

"The Sound of Rain", Scotland (2024).

From an early morning scout down on a loch shore, I initially went to see what these small ponds would look like facing in the complete other direction. When I approached on foot, I came over a small crest and was suddenly presented with gorgeous glowing light, the sound of soft rain on the water's surface, a perfectly framed mountain, and a fragment of ancient woodland.

#Landscape #nature #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #scotland

Raindrops cover the surface of a pond surrounded by autumnal heather and grasses. The scene is framed by a triangular wintery mountain peak basking in morning light and a scattering of ancient pine trees.
#nature #landscapephotography #landscape #naturephotography #scotland

Quetzals are magnificent.
#birds #nature #photography
Quetzal in San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica Photo: Sheril Kirshenbaum
#nature #Photography #birds

I made a new friend this afternoon.
#birds #nature #photography
Hummingbird, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica Photo by Sheril Kirshenbaum
#nature #Photography #birds

Spring in Dentdale.

#spring #nature #landscape

A narrow footpath, with stone wall on one side, fence on the other, leads downhill towards a small gate. There are green fields and in the mid-distance, a converted old stone barn and a cluster of trees. Beyond, a wide low valley of walled fields and rolling hills. The light is early evening gold, the sky totally clear, but slightly faded towards the horizon - a spring blue.
#Spring #nature #landscape

About 250M years ago, 90% of species on Earth died during the Permian extinction. All of that loss created a lot of vacant niches to fill.

And not long after, the first mammals, our ancestors, appeared.

Life on this pale blue dot will be resilient - whether we’re part of it or not. #science #nature #history

Taken aboard Apollo 8 by Bill Anders, this iconic picture shows Earth peeking out from beyond the lunar surface as the first crewed spacecraft circumnavigated the Moon, with astronauts Anders, Frank Borman, and Jim Lovell aboard. Image Credit: NASA
#nature #science #history

Evening magnolias
#nature
Magnolias at night
#nature

A few years back I got this photo of a honey bee in flight, returning to her hive.

Had to shoot a few hundred photos just to land this one.

#bees #insects #nature

photo of a bee in mid-air, lit slightly from above and behind so it appears to glow, its translucent wings spread and antennae raised. The background is unfocused, smooth gray fading to deep green.
#nature #insects #bees

The Coast Mountains of British Columbia are one hell of a special place!

#photography #nature #canada #britishcolumbia #Landscapephotography

Looking out from a ride towards a glacial lake and jagged mountains. The light is dappled on the lake and fog partially obscures the peaks.
#nature #Photography #landscapephotography #Canada #britishcolumbia

Sunrise in Italian Dolomites, summer 2022

#hiking #nature #mountains #travelphotography #Photography

A weathered mountainous landscape lit by the orange rays of the rising sun. The trees covering mountain slopes cast long shadows across the terrain.
#nature #Photography #hiking #mountains #travelphotography

"Raking Light", Drakensberg 2024. We had risen in the dark to make the short but steep walk up to this view point on our final morning of a 75km traverse of the berg, and were greeted to views with such depth and light of a wonderful quality. The winds were strong but nothing could distract from the immensity of our surroundings.

Read more about this image and the whole trip on my blog: murraylivingston.com/blog/hiki…

#MountainMonday #mountains #LandscapePhotography #landscape #photography #nature

"Raking Light", Drakensberg (2024). A vertical image made from a high vantage point on the top of a mountain looking down a ridge covered in grasses glowing in the morning sun and being blown around by a strong wind. A steep cliff falls away below toward a deep valley in verdant greens and bathed in light some thousand meters below.

Hiking and Photographing South Africa’s Drakensberg Mountains - The Northern Traverse (March 2024)

Prints of the photographs in this blog post are available to purchase.  You can also join me on my next adventure in the Drakensberg ! Alternatively, if you find value in my writing, photography, or just want to support my work then please…
Murray Livingston (Murray Livingston Photography)
#nature #Photography #landscapephotography #landscape #mountains #mountainmonday

'Hanging On'

A beautiful, large ancient oak tree with some remnants of autumn colour on a cold, frosty winter's morning. I've got many images of this tree, but I hope one day to have a set of nearly identical images through the different seasons.

#ThickTrunkTuesday #photography #landscapephotography #nature #trees #mastoart #winter

A large ancient oak tree with some remnants of autumn colour on a cold, frosty winter's morning.
#mastoart #nature #Photography #landscapephotography #Winter #Trees #thicktrunktuesday

I thought I’d post something bright and colourful for my first post over here!

#art #illustration #nature #flowers

An illustration of a red, yellow, and brown butterfly on three purple hydrangeas.
#art #illustration #nature #flowers

Colorful Canyon
By Leland Howard ©

#photography #trees #nature #landscape

Photo of a little creek srrounded by trees in fall colours.
#nature #Photography #landscape #Trees

Sakura Namiki Zu,
By Hiroshige Andō

#art #mastoart #painting #landscape #mountains #nature

Vintage Japane artworl of a grey mountain, surrounded by white trees, with a light blue water with darker blue soil next to it, in front of it. The sky is light grey.
#art #mastoart #nature #painting #landscape #mountains

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