JBGarrity Photography
@joegarrity.bsky.social
My Portfolio: https://portfolio.pixelfed.social/JoeGarrity
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Expand my image of the Rosette Nebula to view greater details in nebulosity; it's a higher resolution than the compressed ones uploaded to Bluesky. An even better version is available in my Astrobin gallery...
app.astrobin.com/i/o3k14i
#astrophotography #astronomy #nature #eastcoastkin #photography
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#astrophotography #astronomy #nature #eastcoastkin #photography
I captured this Green sea turtle making its way to the surface to take in some needed air.
#wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #marinelifephotography #marinelife #seaturtle #ocean #scuba #eastcoastkin #photography
#wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #marinelifephotography #marinelife #seaturtle #ocean #scuba #eastcoastkin #photography
February 5, 2026 at 3:18 PM
I captured this Green sea turtle making its way to the surface to take in some needed air.
#wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #marinelifephotography #marinelife #seaturtle #ocean #scuba #eastcoastkin #photography
#wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #marinelifephotography #marinelife #seaturtle #ocean #scuba #eastcoastkin #photography
This dragonfly is a Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens). It was preening its tarsus while resting on a branch.
#naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #dragonfly #insects #eastcoastkin #photography
#naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #dragonfly #insects #eastcoastkin #photography
February 4, 2026 at 1:25 PM
This dragonfly is a Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens). It was preening its tarsus while resting on a branch.
#naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #dragonfly #insects #eastcoastkin #photography
#naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #dragonfly #insects #eastcoastkin #photography
This 10,000-year-old supernova remnant is known as the Garlic Nebula. My photo is how it appeared 10,000 years ago. It's estimated to be 100 light-years in diameter. 😎
High-resolution version: app.astrobin.com/i/tl6xtn
High-resolution version: app.astrobin.com/i/tl6xtn
February 3, 2026 at 1:38 PM
This 10,000-year-old supernova remnant is known as the Garlic Nebula. My photo is how it appeared 10,000 years ago. It's estimated to be 100 light-years in diameter. 😎
High-resolution version: app.astrobin.com/i/tl6xtn
High-resolution version: app.astrobin.com/i/tl6xtn
Green Island is a beautiful scuba diving destination off the eastcoast of Taiwan. Just a few hours from my home by train and boat. This dive site is Youzihu Reef.
#landscapephotography #landscape #seascapephotography #seascape #naturephotography #nature #ocean #marinelife #eastcoastkin #photography
#landscapephotography #landscape #seascapephotography #seascape #naturephotography #nature #ocean #marinelife #eastcoastkin #photography
February 2, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Green Island is a beautiful scuba diving destination off the eastcoast of Taiwan. Just a few hours from my home by train and boat. This dive site is Youzihu Reef.
#landscapephotography #landscape #seascapephotography #seascape #naturephotography #nature #ocean #marinelife #eastcoastkin #photography
#landscapephotography #landscape #seascapephotography #seascape #naturephotography #nature #ocean #marinelife #eastcoastkin #photography
I wanted to capture a front-on view at eye level. Surprisingly, this thresher shark made a sharp turn and swam at me, passing right over my head. I could have touched it.
#marinelifephotography #marinelife #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #sharks #eastcoastkin #photography
#marinelifephotography #marinelife #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #sharks #eastcoastkin #photography
February 1, 2026 at 12:51 PM
I wanted to capture a front-on view at eye level. Surprisingly, this thresher shark made a sharp turn and swam at me, passing right over my head. I could have touched it.
#marinelifephotography #marinelife #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #sharks #eastcoastkin #photography
#marinelifephotography #marinelife #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #sharks #eastcoastkin #photography
This hibiscus was in full bloom on the island of Taiwan. The city of Hualien resides on the Pacific coast and the Tropic of Cancer. 🌺
#naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #flowers #hibiscus #eastcoastkin #photography
#naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #flowers #hibiscus #eastcoastkin #photography
January 31, 2026 at 2:01 PM
This hibiscus was in full bloom on the island of Taiwan. The city of Hualien resides on the Pacific coast and the Tropic of Cancer. 🌺
#naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #flowers #hibiscus #eastcoastkin #photography
#naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #flowers #hibiscus #eastcoastkin #photography
These two flamingos were flirting. Flamingos shake their heads at each other in a synchronized, courtship ritual known as "head flagging". 💘
#naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #birdphotography #birds #flamingos #eastcoastkin #photography
#naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #birdphotography #birds #flamingos #eastcoastkin #photography
January 30, 2026 at 2:35 PM
These two flamingos were flirting. Flamingos shake their heads at each other in a synchronized, courtship ritual known as "head flagging". 💘
#naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #birdphotography #birds #flamingos #eastcoastkin #photography
#naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #birdphotography #birds #flamingos #eastcoastkin #photography
This Orchid Mantis is the same female from birth to maturity. Orchids and other mantis species undergo dramatic change at each stage of development over their roughly one-year lifespan.
#naturephotography #nature #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #prayingmantis #insects #eastcoastkin #photography
#naturephotography #nature #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #prayingmantis #insects #eastcoastkin #photography
January 29, 2026 at 1:16 PM
This Orchid Mantis is the same female from birth to maturity. Orchids and other mantis species undergo dramatic change at each stage of development over their roughly one-year lifespan.
#naturephotography #nature #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #prayingmantis #insects #eastcoastkin #photography
#naturephotography #nature #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #prayingmantis #insects #eastcoastkin #photography
I revealed much of the red H-alpha surrounding the Flame and Horsehead Nebulae with a longer-than-usual integration time. To zoom in on its features in high resolution, check it out here... app.astrobin.com/i/7198wr
#astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #eastcoastkin #photography
#astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #eastcoastkin #photography
January 28, 2026 at 2:14 PM
I revealed much of the red H-alpha surrounding the Flame and Horsehead Nebulae with a longer-than-usual integration time. To zoom in on its features in high resolution, check it out here... app.astrobin.com/i/7198wr
#astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #eastcoastkin #photography
#astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #eastcoastkin #photography
Good morning, Bluesky. 🌞
A sunrise on the Asian Pacific from Hualien, Taiwan.
#landscapephotography #landscape #seascapephotography #seascape #naturephotography #nature #sunrise #ocean #island #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography
A sunrise on the Asian Pacific from Hualien, Taiwan.
#landscapephotography #landscape #seascapephotography #seascape #naturephotography #nature #sunrise #ocean #island #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography
January 27, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Good morning, Bluesky. 🌞
A sunrise on the Asian Pacific from Hualien, Taiwan.
#landscapephotography #landscape #seascapephotography #seascape #naturephotography #nature #sunrise #ocean #island #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography
A sunrise on the Asian Pacific from Hualien, Taiwan.
#landscapephotography #landscape #seascapephotography #seascape #naturephotography #nature #sunrise #ocean #island #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography
I took this macro photo of a glass shrimp resting on a starfish in Sogod Bay, Southern Leyte, Philippines. They are often seen in sea anemones with clownfish.
#marinelife #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #macrophotography #macro #scuba #eastcoastkin #photography
#marinelife #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #macrophotography #macro #scuba #eastcoastkin #photography
January 26, 2026 at 2:07 PM
I took this macro photo of a glass shrimp resting on a starfish in Sogod Bay, Southern Leyte, Philippines. They are often seen in sea anemones with clownfish.
#marinelife #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #macrophotography #macro #scuba #eastcoastkin #photography
#marinelife #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #macrophotography #macro #scuba #eastcoastkin #photography
The Shakadang Trail in Taiwan's Taroko Gorge is a wonderful trek through tropical mountainous terrain. The marble gorge is one of only three in the world and is a national park in Hualien, Taiwan. 🥰
#landscapephotography #landscape #naturephotography #nature #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography
#landscapephotography #landscape #naturephotography #nature #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography
January 25, 2026 at 1:27 PM
The Shakadang Trail in Taiwan's Taroko Gorge is a wonderful trek through tropical mountainous terrain. The marble gorge is one of only three in the world and is a national park in Hualien, Taiwan. 🥰
#landscapephotography #landscape #naturephotography #nature #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography
#landscapephotography #landscape #naturephotography #nature #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography
I captured the North American and Pelican Nebulae, with 22 hours of integration time. 🤩
High resolution: app.astrobin.com/i/t4lgmp
- Telescope: Askar FRA500 (0.7x)
- Camera: ZWO ASI2600MC DUO
- Mount: ZWO AM5N
#astrophotography #astronomy #nature #longexposure #nebula #eastcoastkin #photography
High resolution: app.astrobin.com/i/t4lgmp
- Telescope: Askar FRA500 (0.7x)
- Camera: ZWO ASI2600MC DUO
- Mount: ZWO AM5N
#astrophotography #astronomy #nature #longexposure #nebula #eastcoastkin #photography
January 24, 2026 at 1:19 PM
I captured the North American and Pelican Nebulae, with 22 hours of integration time. 🤩
High resolution: app.astrobin.com/i/t4lgmp
- Telescope: Askar FRA500 (0.7x)
- Camera: ZWO ASI2600MC DUO
- Mount: ZWO AM5N
#astrophotography #astronomy #nature #longexposure #nebula #eastcoastkin #photography
High resolution: app.astrobin.com/i/t4lgmp
- Telescope: Askar FRA500 (0.7x)
- Camera: ZWO ASI2600MC DUO
- Mount: ZWO AM5N
#astrophotography #astronomy #nature #longexposure #nebula #eastcoastkin #photography
I took the camera out to the lake to photograph some birds; there are always a few egrets to be found. ☺️
#naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #birdphotography #birds #egret #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography
#naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #birdphotography #birds #egret #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography
January 23, 2026 at 3:13 PM
I took the camera out to the lake to photograph some birds; there are always a few egrets to be found. ☺️
#naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #birdphotography #birds #egret #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography
#naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #birdphotography #birds #egret #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography
This beautiful sea fan is at the foot of a pinnacle at a dive site known as Da Bai Sha (Big White Sand), Green Island, Taiwan.
#marinelifephotography #marinelife #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #scuba #island #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography
#marinelifephotography #marinelife #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #scuba #island #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography
January 22, 2026 at 2:08 PM
This beautiful sea fan is at the foot of a pinnacle at a dive site known as Da Bai Sha (Big White Sand), Green Island, Taiwan.
#marinelifephotography #marinelife #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #scuba #island #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography
#marinelifephotography #marinelife #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #scuba #island #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography
The Embryo Nebula, NGC 1333, and IC 348 are featured in this region, which is rich in dark nebulosity and interstellar dust, part of the Perseus molecular cloud complex.
High resolution: app.astrobin.com/i/4pgxmv
#astrophotography #astronomy #nature #longexposure #nebula #eastcoastkin #photography
High resolution: app.astrobin.com/i/4pgxmv
#astrophotography #astronomy #nature #longexposure #nebula #eastcoastkin #photography
January 21, 2026 at 1:38 PM
The Embryo Nebula, NGC 1333, and IC 348 are featured in this region, which is rich in dark nebulosity and interstellar dust, part of the Perseus molecular cloud complex.
High resolution: app.astrobin.com/i/4pgxmv
#astrophotography #astronomy #nature #longexposure #nebula #eastcoastkin #photography
High resolution: app.astrobin.com/i/4pgxmv
#astrophotography #astronomy #nature #longexposure #nebula #eastcoastkin #photography
I saw this hairy frogfish in the Philippines. The thing on its forehead is a fishing rod-like appendage. It attracts small fish with a lure that resembles a worm or shrimp and ambushes them.
#wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #macro #marinelife #eastcoastkin #photography
#wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #macro #marinelife #eastcoastkin #photography
January 20, 2026 at 1:53 PM
I saw this hairy frogfish in the Philippines. The thing on its forehead is a fishing rod-like appendage. It attracts small fish with a lure that resembles a worm or shrimp and ambushes them.
#wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #macro #marinelife #eastcoastkin #photography
#wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #macro #marinelife #eastcoastkin #photography
The Clamshell Nebula is 2,200 light-years from Earth. Its red clam-like shell is made of hydrogen, while the ionized oxygen at its core emits a blue glow.
#astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #longexposure #nebula #eastcoastkin #photography
#astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #longexposure #nebula #eastcoastkin #photography
January 18, 2026 at 5:14 PM
The Clamshell Nebula is 2,200 light-years from Earth. Its red clam-like shell is made of hydrogen, while the ionized oxygen at its core emits a blue glow.
#astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #longexposure #nebula #eastcoastkin #photography
#astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #longexposure #nebula #eastcoastkin #photography
A dramatic storm surge pounds the north shore of Green Island's reef in southeastern Taiwan.
#landscapephotography #landscape #seascapephotography #seascape #naturephotography #nature #island #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography
#landscapephotography #landscape #seascapephotography #seascape #naturephotography #nature #island #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography
January 17, 2026 at 2:35 PM
A dramatic storm surge pounds the north shore of Green Island's reef in southeastern Taiwan.
#landscapephotography #landscape #seascapephotography #seascape #naturephotography #nature #island #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography
#landscapephotography #landscape #seascapephotography #seascape #naturephotography #nature #island #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography
Lower's Nebula - Sh2-261, aka The Eye of Ra
To view it in a higher resolution with details on the acquisition, visit my Astrobin gallery here: app.astrobin.com/i/ch8u5p
#astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #longexposure #nebula #eastcoastkin #photography
To view it in a higher resolution with details on the acquisition, visit my Astrobin gallery here: app.astrobin.com/i/ch8u5p
#astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #longexposure #nebula #eastcoastkin #photography
January 16, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Lower's Nebula - Sh2-261, aka The Eye of Ra
To view it in a higher resolution with details on the acquisition, visit my Astrobin gallery here: app.astrobin.com/i/ch8u5p
#astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #longexposure #nebula #eastcoastkin #photography
To view it in a higher resolution with details on the acquisition, visit my Astrobin gallery here: app.astrobin.com/i/ch8u5p
#astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #longexposure #nebula #eastcoastkin #photography
I took this photo of a Nymphaea 'Pink Pearl' waterlily at a nearby Buddhist monastery in Hualien, Taiwan. It's close to my house. 😍
#naturephotography #nature #flowers #waterlily #lotus #floralphotography #eastcoastkin #photography
#naturephotography #nature #flowers #waterlily #lotus #floralphotography #eastcoastkin #photography
January 16, 2026 at 3:48 AM
I took this photo of a Nymphaea 'Pink Pearl' waterlily at a nearby Buddhist monastery in Hualien, Taiwan. It's close to my house. 😍
#naturephotography #nature #flowers #waterlily #lotus #floralphotography #eastcoastkin #photography
#naturephotography #nature #flowers #waterlily #lotus #floralphotography #eastcoastkin #photography
Okay, word of the day, what's the term for a large herd of sea lions floating in the open ocean? If you said raft, you'd be right. 💯
#naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #marinelifephotography #marinelife #sealion #ocean #california #eastcoastkin #photography
#naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #marinelifephotography #marinelife #sealion #ocean #california #eastcoastkin #photography
January 15, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Okay, word of the day, what's the term for a large herd of sea lions floating in the open ocean? If you said raft, you'd be right. 💯
#naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #marinelifephotography #marinelife #sealion #ocean #california #eastcoastkin #photography
#naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #marinelifephotography #marinelife #sealion #ocean #california #eastcoastkin #photography
I captured the Hercules Cluster with my EdgeHD 8" SCT at 1422mm (0.7x reducer) from Bortle 3 skies in Hualien, Taiwan. My friend says it looks like Luke just destroyed the Death Star. 😆
#astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #longexposure #globularcluster #eastcoastkin #photography
#astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #longexposure #globularcluster #eastcoastkin #photography
January 14, 2026 at 1:43 PM
I captured the Hercules Cluster with my EdgeHD 8" SCT at 1422mm (0.7x reducer) from Bortle 3 skies in Hualien, Taiwan. My friend says it looks like Luke just destroyed the Death Star. 😆
#astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #longexposure #globularcluster #eastcoastkin #photography
#astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #longexposure #globularcluster #eastcoastkin #photography
I captured the Milky Way from Yanliao Port in Hualian, Taiwan. For a high-resolution view, check out my Astrobin gallery...
app.astrobin.com/i/ypaqdp
#astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #longexposure #milkyway #eastcoastkin #photography
app.astrobin.com/i/ypaqdp
#astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #longexposure #milkyway #eastcoastkin #photography
January 14, 2026 at 2:43 AM
I captured the Milky Way from Yanliao Port in Hualian, Taiwan. For a high-resolution view, check out my Astrobin gallery...
app.astrobin.com/i/ypaqdp
#astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #longexposure #milkyway #eastcoastkin #photography
app.astrobin.com/i/ypaqdp
#astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #longexposure #milkyway #eastcoastkin #photography
I was fortunate enough to have successfully bred a pair of Orchid mantises. This nymph was one of their offspring, which I sold along with the hundreds of others. 🍀💲
#naturephotography #nature #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #prayingmantis #insects #eastcoastkin #photography
#naturephotography #nature #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #prayingmantis #insects #eastcoastkin #photography
January 13, 2026 at 2:14 PM
I was fortunate enough to have successfully bred a pair of Orchid mantises. This nymph was one of their offspring, which I sold along with the hundreds of others. 🍀💲
#naturephotography #nature #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #prayingmantis #insects #eastcoastkin #photography
#naturephotography #nature #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #prayingmantis #insects #eastcoastkin #photography