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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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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · Nov 16
Hummingbirds, are earth’s tiniest birds –
Even so, they:
Diligently face life’s long hauls &
when needed, are wisely bold and courageous!

“O LORD…
In wisdom you have made them all….”
Psalm 104:24 NLT 2015
A hummingbird, gracefully airborne in the desert.
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Our world was given, all kinds of brightness...
A desert autumn garden:

Two #bright bees
nectaring from bright flowers of desert Heather,
under bright sunlight of a warm November day.

#Photography #Bees #Flowers #Garden #BlueskyArtShow #Light
#NaturePhotography #Autumn #Peace #Resiliency #Desert
Close-up image of 2 desert bees (Honey Bees, I think), still in good numbers even in mid-November. They were gently visiting these very small lilac-colored flowers, a favorite of theirs. Photo taken 3 days ago.
November 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Artistic clouds..
The graceful center gathering,
reminds me of a blooming wildflower plant...

Peaceful desert sky #scape, on a recent November afternoon.

#Photography #Clouds #Autumn #SkyGazing #Creation #Calm
#Peace #LookUp #FloralFriday #NaturePhotography #EastCoastKin
Lovely wispy light clouds, amidst a cheerful vibrant-blue sky. A swath of dense clouds, accented with tiny grey clouds, rests above still-green Mesquite trees.
November 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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I need to speak up, about the new-arriving theme of NightmareNov. The concept sounds disturbing & unhealthy for many folks, especially these days. Doesn’t our world have enough actual nightmares to deal with? Daily for some folks… And isn’t Bluesky supposed to be an uplifting & inspiring place?
October 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Artistic clouds..
The graceful center gathering,
reminds me of a blooming wildflower plant...

Peaceful desert sky #scape, on a recent November afternoon.

#Photography #Clouds #Autumn #SkyGazing #Creation #Calm
#Peace #LookUp #FloralFriday #NaturePhotography #EastCoastKin
Lovely wispy light clouds, amidst a cheerful vibrant-blue sky. A swath of dense clouds, accented with tiny grey clouds, rests above still-green Mesquite trees.
November 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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“Beauty in creation –
Delight sings quietly to our hearts, even if we are unaware…
Loveliness blossoms, within a person’s open, receiving mind…
Wonder freely resonates amidst our souls, where eternity lives…” K.L.

Rare, December desert rainbow.

#Photography #NaturePhotography #SkyGazing #Wonder
The nearest I’ve ever been to a rainbow. Seen early one evening, several years ago. Since it’s December, the trees have no leaves. The sky is grey after a rare winter shower. Directly behind the rainbow, is a small hill… Rainbow seeking in creation is a wonder. Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.
November 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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“Beauty in creation –
Delight sings quietly to our hearts, even if we are unaware…
Loveliness blossoms, within a person’s open, receiving mind…
Wonder freely resonates amidst our souls, where eternity lives…” K.L.

Rare, December desert rainbow.

#Photography #NaturePhotography #SkyGazing #Wonder
The nearest I’ve ever been to a rainbow. Seen early one evening, several years ago. Since it’s December, the trees have no leaves. The sky is grey after a rare winter shower. Directly behind the rainbow, is a small hill… Rainbow seeking in creation is a wonder. Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.
November 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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A desert floral scene, of small special wonders…

During painful times in life, moments deeply matter.

Lesson in creation: Seek, enjoy, those moments of small wonders.

#FlowerPhotography #ButterflyPhotography #FloralFriday
#FlowersOnFriday #NatureTherapy #NaturePhotography
#Inspiration #GoOutside
A lemony-color butterfly, delicately seeking nectar from vibrant pink Lantana blooms… Moments like this, often unexpected, are like a little glimpse of heaven in some ways… And they live-on, amidst one’s heart…
July 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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"My Heart, Often, Whispers Deep Gratitude For..."
(Please see photo.)

#Inspiration #Gratitude #Photography #Prayer #Autumn
#NaturePhotography #BlueSkyArtShow #Courage #Wisdom
#Hope #Light #HeartAndSoul #Compassion #Thankful #Silence
Vibrant autumn leaves, with glimpses of blue sky, create a lively natural photo frame, for quiet words of gratitude.
August 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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The simplest scenes in creation,
can still bestow upon us, nature’s smiles,
to lighten and refresh our earthly journey…

With two vibrant blooms,
a wild Prickly Pear Cactus, growing amidst desert rocks.

#Photography #Inspiration #Twosday #Flowers #Desert
#BloomScrolling #NaturePhotography #Peace
An eye-catching scene to behold, when simply walking along in a desert… Growing from a blue-green cactus pad, are two lovely, medium-sized bright yellow flowers, with deep orange centers & numerous yellow stamens. Some of the outer petals also have a deep orange accent… Spring, a few years ago.
November 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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The simplest scenes in creation,
can still bestow upon us, nature’s smiles,
to lighten and refresh our earthly journey…

With two vibrant blooms,
a wild Prickly Pear Cactus, growing amidst desert rocks.

#Photography #Inspiration #Twosday #Flowers #Desert
#BloomScrolling #NaturePhotography #Peace
An eye-catching scene to behold, when simply walking along in a desert… Growing from a blue-green cactus pad, are two lovely, medium-sized bright yellow flowers, with deep orange centers & numerous yellow stamens. Some of the outer petals also have a deep orange accent… Spring, a few years ago.
November 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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“Sunsets, may bring us a calming inner joy.
A remembrance of who we are, within our hearts.
Remind us of what courage is, as we experience each day...” K.L.

Sunset, painted upon desert skies.

#Photography #Inspiration #Sunset #BlueSkyMonday #Calm
#Clouds #Nature #NaturePhotography #Creation #Joy
A desert sunset – with most of the clouds moving quickly from left to right carried by brisk winds, giving a sense of interesting depth. The clouds are in colors of glowing pink-orange; & sublime white with a touch of soft pink; & grey ones too. The evening sky is a lovely blue-teal color. Below are silhouettes of hills & some trees… Desert rainy season, several years ago… Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.
November 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Desert full-moon
as she gracefully rises,
still near horizon, glowing a lovely orange.

St. Francis of Assisi ~ 1225 AD:
“Praised be You my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars,
In the heavens You have made them bright, precious and fair.”
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#Photography #ImageAndVerse #Nature #Moon #Peace
Saint Francis of Assisi, lovingly called various aspects of creation – like earth, air, sun, moon – Brother or Sister, and wrote his “Canticle of Brother Sun and Sister Moon” just a year (~ 1225 AD) before he passed away… Moon photo taken the other evening, Nov. 5, 2025. 800 years later – and his words still resonate…
November 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Looking up yesterday morning,
and beheld this artistic scene:
Vibrant autumn colors, amidst a vivid blue sky...

“Pausing, is to see.
Seeing, is to enjoy.
Enjoying, is to be refreshed.” K.L.

#Photography #Butterfly #FlyDay #Flowers #FloralFriday
#LookUp #Calm #Nature #Desert #Wonder #Peace #Scape
A rustic-orange desert Queen Butterfly, embracing a bright orange Trumpet Vine bloom… This butterfly is similar in some ways, to a Monarch Butterfly when their wings are folded… Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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A quiet essence, amidst a desert…

A flower consistently reaches for external light to grow…

May we reach for internal light of wisdom, kindness,
genuine insights, empathy, loving courage –
for our consistent inner growth…

#Inspiration #Photography
A pink desert Primrose, turning away & reaching for light, so its bloom may experience full potential… Photo taken while watching hummingbirds nearby.
October 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Two small funky cacti,
one with a lovely cup-shaped, oversized pink flower,
growing wild against large desert rock.

Mere appearances matter little:
Personal traits such as resiliency, & courage to bloom
matter far more…

#Photography #Inspiration #Twosday #RockinTuesday
#Bloom #Courage #Resiliency
Seen in a rocky, desert wilderness area, several years ago… Species unknown; looked through 2 good identification books, but couldn’t find this cactus or flower.
November 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Two small funky cacti,
one with a lovely cup-shaped, oversized pink flower,
growing wild against large desert rock.

Mere appearances matter little:
Personal traits such as resiliency, & courage to bloom
matter far more…

#Photography #Inspiration #Twosday #RockinTuesday
#Bloom #Courage #Resiliency
Seen in a rocky, desert wilderness area, several years ago… Species unknown; looked through 2 good identification books, but couldn’t find this cactus or flower.
November 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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A rugged, & one of the loveliest, wild desert scenes
my soul has delightfully encountered.

Artistically weathered log, age-old desert rocks –
the sheer determination of a cactus to not only grow,
but bloom with courage and grace…

May we also.

#Photography #Inspiration #Flowers #Resiliency #Bloom
Against a grey, weathered desert log, surrounded by tough rocks in an arid place – is a resolute small cactus, whose growth began under the log’s edge, likely many years earlier. This cactus seemed, to my spirit anyway, to be quietly rejoicing with life despite the profound challenges – bringing forth three lovely, vibrant pink flowers… Spring, years ago… Creation, is a deep gift, in a variety of ways.
March 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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A moonscape…
Seen on a very clear, desert night.

Our solitary moon, is a source of resilient wonder to me.

It’s my humble belief – God’s heart gives us much amidst creation,
to inspire us during our life’s sojourn…

#Photography #Inspiration #Scape #Moon #Calm #Wonder
#Skygazing #MoonPhotography
Our planet’s only moon, with its various craters and shadings… Yet always, there is light shining, even if to varying degrees… Image taken last year.
April 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Always, in my heart:

“The world’s suffering children, are crying out to us all…”

The purple flowers of the photo frame, were chosen for this reason:
Purple, in a spiritual sense, may symbolize deep suffering, mourning.

#CompassionMatters #EmpathyMatters
#StopViolenceAgainstChildren #StopAllAbuse
April 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Wild… Free…

#SilentSunday #Photography #Path #Wildflowers #Peace #Nature
Peaceful, natural desert pathway, with orange & yellow wildflowers gracing the edges, some freely crossing the path… Various wildlife originally created this pathway... Photo: late summer, after decent desert rains.
November 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Wild… Free…

#SilentSunday #Photography #Path #Wildflowers #Peace #Nature
Peaceful, natural desert pathway, with orange & yellow wildflowers gracing the edges, some freely crossing the path… Various wildlife originally created this pathway... Photo: late summer, after decent desert rains.
November 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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#Autumn in the desert, means migrating hummingbirds:

Rufous Hummingbird with autumn-like, vibrant orange colors.
This one’s white chest feathers, were especially bright.

Seasonal beauty, amidst creation…

#Photography #Hummingbird #BlueSkyArtShow #Nature
#Wonder #LookUp #Birds #Desert #Resiliency
These wonderful hummingbirds are usually seen only during autumn & spring migrations here… A small desert bird in mid-flight, hovering for a moment… His throat has a vibrant deep-orange iridescence. Body is mostly rufous colored, with some dark green feathers on his head… From a few years ago.
November 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Peacefulness, emerging from the stormy clouds…

Gathering together, different colors…

A pastel desert sky-scape.

#Photography #Inspiration #Scape #Clouds #Nature
#SkyGazing #Peace #Resiliency #NaturePhotography
Pastel clouds, being the center focus, are moving towards each other… In hues of light gold, soft white with a hint of peach, & a sublime grey. The sky is a peaceful blue. Dark storm clouds are along the bottom of image & upper corners, but making way for peace to enter.
October 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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A quiet essence, amidst a desert…

A flower consistently reaches for external light to grow…

May we reach for internal light of wisdom, kindness,
genuine insights, empathy, loving courage –
for our consistent inner growth…

#Inspiration #Photography
A pink desert Primrose, turning away & reaching for light, so its bloom may experience full potential… Photo taken while watching hummingbirds nearby.
October 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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I need to speak up, about the new-arriving theme of NightmareNov. The concept sounds disturbing & unhealthy for many folks, especially these days. Doesn’t our world have enough actual nightmares to deal with? Daily for some folks… And isn’t Bluesky supposed to be an uplifting & inspiring place?
October 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM