Thanks for the kind words. Indeed I was quite pleased with how this one turned out. Right after a substantial rainfall too
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly forging for nectar on a Buttonbush plant
Happy to help, but can you elaborate on a photosphere? Is that just a 360° panoramic photo?
After receiving minimal snow the past two years, this week's storm has proven rather cathartic
Everything shuts down over a few inches around here. Meanwhile I just say DA BEARS and grab the boots and camera.
Harley Clarke Mansion and Grosse Point Lighthouse in Evanston, Illinois
Pic from summer of 2023
And how! I was lucky enough to call it home for two years.
My village: https://i.imgur.com/k1DrzCg.jpg
Long shadows at a bus stop in rural Lesotho, Africa. Pic from 2014
Lesotho is truly a magical part of the world with a rich history and vibrant culture.
Once you get into the woods the fog is substantially less. Not sure why. Here's a picture from that morning's hike taken on the Whiteoak Canyon Falls Upper Trail: https://lemmy.world/post/3812709
In November of 2022, I photographed this tree amidst some fog while traveling in Shenandoah National Park. I captured the same image without fog in October of 2023. Here's a side-by-side.
Thanks! He was totally watching my every move as I opened the window and started snapping. That's why I love this pic. He's staring straight into the lens! I was ~20 ft. away with my telephoto 😃
Eastern Gray Squirrel enjoying a snack on my Silver Maple tree
It might have a different name, but I recognized it as an old school wooden one common across parts of the African continent.
A man plays a flute at the weekly Meridian Hill Park drum circle in Washington, D.C.
This weekly drum circle established in 1979 at Meridian Hill Park in D.C. illustrates how rhythm and unity is ubiquitous across all cultures.
A couple more shots here: https://imgur.com/a/urBJJNI
Chicago skyline as seen from the Northwestern University Lakefill in Evanston, IL
Oh wow! Thanks for the kudos.. I'm humbled! Glad this seasonal composite resonated with folks :)
Bingo
Thanks!
Superb 👏
Foggy morning on the Robinson River
Taken on the Whiteoak Canyon Falls Upper Trail at Shenandoah National Park
Thanks, I used Google Lens to reverse image search and then cross referenced the results with my state’s biodiversity page.
Hummingbird Clearwing Moth photographed at my community garden yesterday
Didn't even know such a thing existed. At first I thought it was a baby hummingbird until I got closer and saw the fur and antennae.
Aquatic Gardens in D.C. 👍
Certified chill spot 👌