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A male Indian rose-ringed parakeet poking out of his nest, inside the cavity of a tree in Pench National Park, India.⁠ ⁠ Indian rose-ringed parakeets are cavity nesters, meaning they do not build traditional nests. Instead, they search for naturally occurring tree hollows or the holes left by woodpeckers to build inside of. More often than not, they rely on mature trees with internal decay, and with suitable cavities being a finite resource, they compete with other birds and small mammals for the right to occupy them.⁠ ⁠ The teak and mixed hardwood species found within the tropical dry deciduous forest of Pench National Park are a valuable resource for cavity nesters, as the trees found there can be quite old, with plenty to choose from. Since their nests are hidden inside trees, they must peer out in order to keep an eye on their surroundings, which was the case with this bird on this occasion, who took a few moments to peek outside its cavity, allowing me to sneak my own peek, capturing this photograph.
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A male Indian rose-ringed parakeet poking out of his nest, inside the cavity of a tree in Pench National Park, India.⁠ ⁠ Indian rose-ringed parakeets are cavity nesters, meaning they do not build traditional nests. Instead, they search for naturally occurring tree hollows or the holes left by woodpeckers to build inside of. More often than not, they rely on mature trees with internal decay, and with suitable cavities being a finite resource, they compete with other birds and small mammals for the right to occupy them.⁠ ⁠ The teak and mixed hardwood species found within the tropical dry deciduous forest of Pench National Park are a valuable resource for cavity nesters, as the trees found there can be quite old, with plenty to choose from. Since their nests are hidden inside trees, they must peer out in order to keep an eye on their surroundings, which was the case with this bird on this occasion, who took a few moments to peek outside its cavity, allowing me to sneak my own peek, capturing this photograph.
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The delicate flow of Marymere Falls cascades over moss-covered cliffs within the temperate rainforest of Olympic National Park, Washington.⁠ ⁠ Marymere Falls drops around 90 feet (27.5 m), and its water has carved a steep and recessed channel in the rock over time. It is fed by snowmelt and rainfall from the Olympic Mountains, which is why the flow is strongest in late spring. I took this photograph in late August, resulting in the more delicate flow experienced this morning.⁠ ⁠ The temperate rainforest zone of Olympic National Park is fed by moisture-laden air from the Pacific, which is forced upward by the Olympic Mountains. The mountain-influenced precipitation which occurs from this leads to heavy rainfall and year-round high humidity. Those types of conditions allow the mosses and ferns seen on the rock surface to thrive, which are also aided by the mist and splash created by the waterfall itself.
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The delicate flow of Marymere Falls cascades over moss-covered cliffs within the temperate rainforest of Olympic National Park, Washington.⁠ ⁠ Marymere Falls drops around 90 feet (27.5 m), and its water has carved a steep and recessed channel in the rock over time. It is fed by snowmelt and rainfall from the Olympic Mountains, which is why the flow is strongest in late spring. I took this photograph in late August, resulting in the more delicate flow experienced this morning.⁠ ⁠ The temperate rainforest zone of Olympic National Park is fed by moisture-laden air from the Pacific, which is forced upward by the Olympic Mountains. The mountain-influenced precipitation which occurs from this leads to heavy rainfall and year-round high humidity. Those types of conditions allow the mosses and ferns seen on the rock surface to thrive, which are also aided by the mist and splash created by the waterfall itself.
4 days ago
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The sun’s rays break through layered clouds before fading into an autumn evening in Connecticut.⁠ ⁠ I took this photograph during the peak to late fall transition last year, in northern Connecticut. I knew the cloud cover on this evening was quite promising in terms of sunset potential, but when I got to this location, it became clear that the sunset was either going to be completely amazing or completely blocked out, due to the extensive stratocumulus cloud deck.⁠ ⁠ Ultimately, the sunset was completely blocked. But, for just a brief moment, the sun was visible through a gap in the clouds before being completely blanketed from that point on, allowing me to take this one photograph.
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The sun’s rays break through layered clouds before fading into an autumn evening in Connecticut.⁠ ⁠ I took this photograph during the peak to late fall transition last year, in northern Connecticut. I knew the cloud cover on this evening was quite promising in terms of sunset potential, but when I got to this location, it became clear that the sunset was either going to be completely amazing or completely blocked out, due to the extensive stratocumulus cloud deck.⁠ ⁠ Ultimately, the sunset was completely blocked. But, for just a brief moment, the sun was visible through a gap in the clouds before being completely blanketed from that point on, allowing me to take this one photograph.
6 days ago
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The glowing Seattle skyline rises beneath a fog-laced night sky, viewed from Kerry Park.⁠ ⁠ On my trip to the Pacific Northwest, I spent a total of one brief night in Seattle, and I knew I wanted to photograph the skyline. Kerry Park is considered by most as the classic iconic place to do so, as it is located on the south slope of Queen Anne Hill, giving it a direct and elevated line of sight at downtown Seattle. Prominently featured from this vantage point is, of course, the Space Needle, with the Seattle Great Wheel peeking through a gap in some of the buildings to the right-hand side.⁠ ⁠ The fog-laced sky is typical of the atmosphere here, when a marine layer of cloud cover forms as cool Pacific air moves inland, condensing at low elevations. Not only do these clouds mingle with the skyscrapers themselves and create great depth and visual contrast, but their low level allows the lights of the city to reflect off of them, amplifying their brightness. It was slightly raining on this evening, which, when combined with the atmospheric fog, resulted in my brief night here being classic Seattle, matching the classic nature of this viewpoint.
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The glowing Seattle skyline rises beneath a fog-laced night sky, viewed from Kerry Park.⁠ ⁠ On my trip to the Pacific Northwest, I spent a total of one brief night in Seattle, and I knew I wanted to photograph the skyline. Kerry Park is considered by most as the classic iconic place to do so, as it is located on the south slope of Queen Anne Hill, giving it a direct and elevated line of sight at downtown Seattle. Prominently featured from this vantage point is, of course, the Space Needle, with the Seattle Great Wheel peeking through a gap in some of the buildings to the right-hand side.⁠ ⁠ The fog-laced sky is typical of the atmosphere here, when a marine layer of cloud cover forms as cool Pacific air moves inland, condensing at low elevations. Not only do these clouds mingle with the skyscrapers themselves and create great depth and visual contrast, but their low level allows the lights of the city to reflect off of them, amplifying their brightness. It was slightly raining on this evening, which, when combined with the atmospheric fog, resulted in my brief night here being classic Seattle, matching the classic nature of this viewpoint.
1 week ago
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Pastel sunset colors fan across the sky over the white sands of Fort De Soto Park, Florida.⁠ ⁠ A month ago, I spent a few days in the Tampa area, on the Gulf Coast of Florida. When I know I will be photographing an array of sunsets, I use an app on my phone to identify which locations (and dates) have the highest probability of color in the sky during sunset, using live weather data. My original plan after landing this afternoon was to go to the Palm Harbor area, as I was staying nearby, and the original forecast had that area being ideal for color.⁠ ⁠ But once my plane landed, I connected to that app again, and things had shifted a bit. Now the St. Petersburg area (about an hour further south) was forecasted to have significantly higher color potential than Palm Harbor. So, I shifted my plans, grabbed my rental car, and headed straight for Fort De Soto Park, one of the more visually stunning beaches in that region, and in the center of this color forecast.⁠ ⁠ What I didn’t realize is that this park closes at sunset. Which, in all fairness, I did see the signs proclaiming this as I drove in, but I figured there was a bit of a buffer in terms of the adherence of this policy, and I would have a good 15 minutes or so to take my photographs after the sun dropped behind the horizon.⁠ ⁠ So, to my surprise, as I adjusted and relocated my tripod based on which parts of the sky had the best color, a park ranger drove her truck up to me (literally about 30 seconds after the sun set), alerting me that they were now closed, and that I must leave. I took an extra ten seconds in this moment to take this photograph, packed up, and made my way back to my car.
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Pastel sunset colors fan across the sky over the white sands of Fort De Soto Park, Florida.⁠ ⁠ A month ago, I spent a few days in the Tampa area, on the Gulf Coast of Florida. When I know I will be photographing an array of sunsets, I use an app on my phone to identify which locations (and dates) have the highest probability of color in the sky during sunset, using live weather data. My original plan after landing this afternoon was to go to the Palm Harbor area, as I was staying nearby, and the original forecast had that area being ideal for color.⁠ ⁠ But once my plane landed, I connected to that app again, and things had shifted a bit. Now the St. Petersburg area (about an hour further south) was forecasted to have significantly higher color potential than Palm Harbor. So, I shifted my plans, grabbed my rental car, and headed straight for Fort De Soto Park, one of the more visually stunning beaches in that region, and in the center of this color forecast.⁠ ⁠ What I didn’t realize is that this park closes at sunset. Which, in all fairness, I did see the signs proclaiming this as I drove in, but I figured there was a bit of a buffer in terms of the adherence of this policy, and I would have a good 15 minutes or so to take my photographs after the sun dropped behind the horizon.⁠ ⁠ So, to my surprise, as I adjusted and relocated my tripod based on which parts of the sky had the best color, a park ranger drove her truck up to me (literally about 30 seconds after the sun set), alerting me that they were now closed, and that I must leave. I took an extra ten seconds in this moment to take this photograph, packed up, and made my way back to my car.
2 weeks ago
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The frigid waters of Sabbaday Brook flow alongside their frozen counterparts on a winter afternoon in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.⁠ ⁠ The few days spent in the White Mountains this past winter were quite frigid, with the temperature being around 5°F (-15°C) on this afternoon. Even in the depths of winter, where the water temperatures are extremely cold, the fast-moving, oxygen-rich water resists freezing completely over. The parts which are calmer and slower-moving develop surface ice and anchor ice formations. The swirling water in the foreground and the area where it plunges into remain unfrozen, while the water around the perimeter freezes over.⁠ ⁠ This photograph was taken just below Sabbaday Falls, literally behind my back as I took this photo facing away from it. The curtain icicles forming along the rock face occur where seepage or splash freezes gradually over time. I placed one of the fully extended legs of my tripod directly in the rushing water, with the other two (much shorter) legs on the ice shelf to the side, with the camera only a few inches above the rushing water. This allowed me to use the flow of the water as a leading line into the plunge pool and icicle display.
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The frigid waters of Sabbaday Brook flow alongside their frozen counterparts on a winter afternoon in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.⁠ ⁠ The few days spent in the White Mountains this past winter were quite frigid, with the temperature being around 5°F (-15°C) on this afternoon. Even in the depths of winter, where the water temperatures are extremely cold, the fast-moving, oxygen-rich water resists freezing completely over. The parts which are calmer and slower-moving develop surface ice and anchor ice formations. The swirling water in the foreground and the area where it plunges into remain unfrozen, while the water around the perimeter freezes over.⁠ ⁠ This photograph was taken just below Sabbaday Falls, literally behind my back as I took this photo facing away from it. The curtain icicles forming along the rock face occur where seepage or splash freezes gradually over time. I placed one of the fully extended legs of my tripod directly in the rushing water, with the other two (much shorter) legs on the ice shelf to the side, with the camera only a few inches above the rushing water. This allowed me to use the flow of the water as a leading line into the plunge pool and icicle display.
2 weeks ago
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A 1950s roadside motel, closed for business and already fading into the past in Dunedin, Florida.⁠ ⁠ The 1950s saw a surge of car tourism to Florida on the heels of WWII and the rise of automobile travel. The 1940s through the 1960s created strong demand for drive-up style lodging across the United States, with Florida being a major benefactor. These motels provided easy roadside access, the ability to park directly outside your room, and a simplicity of design that is uniquely tied to that era. Neon signage was intended to be eye-catching while driving down dark roads at night, and the pastel tones and palm tree-lined landscaping were deliberate, reinforcing the tropical escape aesthetic they aimed to promote.⁠ ⁠ I was recently visiting Dunedin, Florida, and walked past this shuttered motel one evening. Its old-school character, combined with the large number of “Closed,” “No Trespassing” and “Private Property” signs and fencing, struck me as an interesting juxtaposition, what once was alongside what is still holding on. The next morning, I woke before sunrise to capture these images as the first light reached the property.
A 1950s roadside motel, closed for business and already fading into the past in Dunedin, Florida.⁠ ⁠ The 1950s saw a surge of car tourism to Florida on the heels of WWII and the rise of automobile travel. The 1940s through the 1960s created strong demand for drive-up style lodging across the United States, with Florida being a major benefactor. These motels provided easy roadside access, the ability to park directly outside your room, and a simplicity of design that is uniquely tied to that era. Neon signage was intended to be eye-catching while driving down dark roads at night, and the pastel tones and palm tree-lined landscaping were deliberate, reinforcing the tropical escape aesthetic they aimed to promote.⁠ ⁠ I was recently visiting Dunedin, Florida, and walked past this shuttered motel one evening. Its old-school character, combined with the large number of “Closed,” “No Trespassing” and “Private Property” signs and fencing, struck me as an interesting juxtaposition, what once was alongside what is still holding on. The next morning, I woke before sunrise to capture these images as the first light reached the property.
A 1950s roadside motel, closed for business and already fading into the past in Dunedin, Florida.⁠ ⁠ The 1950s saw a surge of car tourism to Florida on the heels of WWII and the rise of automobile travel. The 1940s through the 1960s created strong demand for drive-up style lodging across the United States, with Florida being a major benefactor. These motels provided easy roadside access, the ability to park directly outside your room, and a simplicity of design that is uniquely tied to that era. Neon signage was intended to be eye-catching while driving down dark roads at night, and the pastel tones and palm tree-lined landscaping were deliberate, reinforcing the tropical escape aesthetic they aimed to promote.⁠ ⁠ I was recently visiting Dunedin, Florida, and walked past this shuttered motel one evening. Its old-school character, combined with the large number of “Closed,” “No Trespassing” and “Private Property” signs and fencing, struck me as an interesting juxtaposition, what once was alongside what is still holding on. The next morning, I woke before sunrise to capture these images as the first light reached the property.
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A 1950s roadside motel, closed for business and already fading into the past in Dunedin, Florida.⁠ ⁠ The 1950s saw a surge of car tourism to Florida on the heels of WWII and the rise of automobile travel. The 1940s through the 1960s created strong demand for drive-up style lodging across the United States, with Florida being a major benefactor. These motels provided easy roadside access, the ability to park directly outside your room, and a simplicity of design that is uniquely tied to that era. Neon signage was intended to be eye-catching while driving down dark roads at night, and the pastel tones and palm tree-lined landscaping were deliberate, reinforcing the tropical escape aesthetic they aimed to promote.⁠ ⁠ I was recently visiting Dunedin, Florida, and walked past this shuttered motel one evening. Its old-school character, combined with the large number of “Closed,” “No Trespassing” and “Private Property” signs and fencing, struck me as an interesting juxtaposition, what once was alongside what is still holding on. The next morning, I woke before sunrise to capture these images as the first light reached the property.
2 weeks ago
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An eastern garter snake basking in the sun of a field still bare from winter, on a warm spring evening in Western Massachusetts.⁠ ⁠ Eastern garter snakes are one of the most widespread and commonly encountered snakes in North America. And the most common reason you might encounter one? Because it needed some heat. Garter snakes (and snakes in general) are ectothermic, meaning they rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature, which is even more critical in spring because ground temperatures are still cool from winter, leading to snakes needing to bask in the sun more frequently.⁠ ⁠ I took this photo three days ago while walking the trails of some local conservation land near me, something I try to do at least a few times a week. While walking through a field that is normally tall and thick with plants, its early-spring bare status not only provided this snake a perfectly exposed area to absorb the sunlight, but also made spotting a basking snake much easier.
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An eastern garter snake basking in the sun of a field still bare from winter, on a warm spring evening in Western Massachusetts.⁠ ⁠ Eastern garter snakes are one of the most widespread and commonly encountered snakes in North America. And the most common reason you might encounter one? Because it needed some heat. Garter snakes (and snakes in general) are ectothermic, meaning they rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature, which is even more critical in spring because ground temperatures are still cool from winter, leading to snakes needing to bask in the sun more frequently.⁠ ⁠ I took this photo three days ago while walking the trails of some local conservation land near me, something I try to do at least a few times a week. While walking through a field that is normally tall and thick with plants, its early-spring bare status not only provided this snake a perfectly exposed area to absorb the sunlight, but also made spotting a basking snake much easier.
3 weeks ago
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A little blue heron catching a juvenile Atlantic ghost crab, along the white shores of Honeymoon Island State Park, Dunedin, Florida.⁠ ⁠ When walking up and down the picturesque white sand beaches of Honeymoon Island State Park, you may miss the plethora of crab life taking place below and on top of the surface of the fine quartz sand. This is partly due to most of the crabs here being quite pale in color, blending quite well into their environment. You are also likely to miss them because they spend much of the day inside their burrows, emerging predominantly at night, preferring to stay inside the safety and cooler atmosphere below the surface. So, there is a good chance they would go unnoticed to the casual beachgoer, walking up and down the beach, never seeing a crab.⁠ ⁠ But the same cannot be said of the predatory water birds who frequent these beaches, such as the little blue heron, who notice these crabs with ninja-like precision. Little blue herons are wading birds whose hunting behavior involves slowly walking the shore, pausing frequently to inspect these crabs’ burrows, waiting for signs of movement. Towards the end of the day, these crabs will emerge, seeking out water to moisten their gills, making them temporarily susceptible to attack from these opportunistic birds.⁠ ⁠ I spent the better part of this evening photographing the varied bird life along the Pelican Cove area of Honeymoon Island, hoping to catch some birds zeroing in on their prey. It happens incredibly fast, striking down at the crab, quickly repositioning and shaking their newly caught meal before swallowing it whole. Not only was this little blue heron satisfied with its catch, I was equally pleased with capturing this moment. Two catches in one.
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A little blue heron catching a juvenile Atlantic ghost crab, along the white shores of Honeymoon Island State Park, Dunedin, Florida.⁠ ⁠ When walking up and down the picturesque white sand beaches of Honeymoon Island State Park, you may miss the plethora of crab life taking place below and on top of the surface of the fine quartz sand. This is partly due to most of the crabs here being quite pale in color, blending quite well into their environment. You are also likely to miss them because they spend much of the day inside their burrows, emerging predominantly at night, preferring to stay inside the safety and cooler atmosphere below the surface. So, there is a good chance they would go unnoticed to the casual beachgoer, walking up and down the beach, never seeing a crab.⁠ ⁠ But the same cannot be said of the predatory water birds who frequent these beaches, such as the little blue heron, who notice these crabs with ninja-like precision. Little blue herons are wading birds whose hunting behavior involves slowly walking the shore, pausing frequently to inspect these crabs’ burrows, waiting for signs of movement. Towards the end of the day, these crabs will emerge, seeking out water to moisten their gills, making them temporarily susceptible to attack from these opportunistic birds.⁠ ⁠ I spent the better part of this evening photographing the varied bird life along the Pelican Cove area of Honeymoon Island, hoping to catch some birds zeroing in on their prey. It happens incredibly fast, striking down at the crab, quickly repositioning and shaking their newly caught meal before swallowing it whole. Not only was this little blue heron satisfied with its catch, I was equally pleased with capturing this moment. Two catches in one.
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