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Michelle Olmstead Photography
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Ethical nature photographer, natural edits. Hiker, forest wanderer, slow traveller, gardener, bird watcher, art & music lover, mom, wife ♥️

Pro Science. Healthcare is a human right! RIP democracy? I hope not.

B.S. Zoology.
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Autumn in red rock country. Capitol Reef National Park, October.

Utah’s national parks and monuments are treasures that must be protected.

#Stunday #Autumn #photography #nature #art #travel #naturephotography #eastcoastkin #redrock #nationalparks #hiking
November 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Autumn in red rock country. Capitol Reef National Park, October.

Utah’s national parks and monuments are treasures that must be protected.

#Stunday #Autumn #photography #nature #art #travel #naturephotography #eastcoastkin #redrock #nationalparks #hiking
November 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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I loved painting this #autumn scene, inspired by a visit to Saint Mary's College of California. A watercolor for the #BlueSkyArtShow. 🍂 Original available at Moraga Art Gallery in the #BayArea. 🎨 moragaartgallery.com

#art #watercolor #nature #landscape #November
November 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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It’s been really disheartening to see the things people say about those who use SNAP. Many seem to have little understanding of why the program exists in the first place.
October 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Autumn meets winter.

Brightness up for best viewing.

#BlueSkyArtShow #Vertical #trees #nature #travel #mountains #art #photography #fallvibes
October 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Autumn meets winter.

Brightness up for best viewing.

#BlueSkyArtShow #Vertical #trees #nature #travel #mountains #art #photography #fallvibes
October 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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October 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Today’s theme for #BlueskyArtShow is #Relax, and that’s just what I’m doing. Heavy rain here today with snow in the mountains so I’m home enjoying coffee with my love, listening to music. Perfect- like the light hitting this mountain. #nature #photography #art #eastcoastkin #travel #photography
October 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I’m sharing photos again after very sporadic posts over the last few months. I didn’t see the point, but now I have a renewed desire to share art, at least for now. It doesn’t mean I’m ignoring what’s happening in this country. It saddens and angers me daily.
October 4, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Friend gave me a John O’Donohue book recently. It’s quite good.

“To Come Home To Yourself”
October 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Today’s theme for #BlueskyArtShow is #Relax, and that’s just what I’m doing. Heavy rain here today with snow in the mountains so I’m home enjoying coffee with my love, listening to music. Perfect- like the light hitting this mountain. #nature #photography #art #eastcoastkin #travel #photography
October 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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I used my 400mm lens to isolate this colorful scene as the beautiful light was hitting the mountain. I love the mix of maples, aspens, and understory. Happy tree Thursday everyone! Is that a thing? 🤷🏻‍♀️

#trees #autumn #art #travel #mountains #eastcoastkin #fallvibes #naturephotography #nature
October 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I used my 400mm lens to isolate this colorful scene as the beautiful light was hitting the mountain. I love the mix of maples, aspens, and understory. Happy tree Thursday everyone! Is that a thing? 🤷🏻‍♀️

#trees #autumn #art #travel #mountains #eastcoastkin #fallvibes #naturephotography #nature
October 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Jane Goodall was the reason I studied zoology. A trailblazer for women in science, she made me believe that I could be a scientist too! She changed the way people thought about chimpanzees (and all animals) with her groundbreaking research in Gombe. 1/2

#JaneGoodall
October 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Sound up!

Bringing joy to a sad world with my bird cam and this scrub jay. He didn’t find anything he liked though, and he let us know about it! Guess I need to get some peanuts for my ground feeder.

#birds #backyardbirds #nature #birdfeeding #birdfy
October 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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September 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
September 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Maples and aspens rarely peak together here, but that’s okay. I like the aspens when they are bright green! Great contrast with the red maples in peak color.

#mountainmonday #nature #art #eastcoastkin #travel #autumn #naturephotography #trees #firstdayoffall #photography #botany
September 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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We have people in power making broad claims around certain drugs and autism that have been continuously disproven.
September 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Maples and aspens rarely peak together here, but that’s okay. I like the aspens when they are bright green! Great contrast with the red maples in peak color.

#mountainmonday #nature #art #eastcoastkin #travel #autumn #naturephotography #trees #firstdayoffall #photography #botany
September 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Monarez: "Kennedy demanded 2 things of me that were were inconsistent w/ my oath of office. He directed me to commit in advance to approving every ACIP recommendation regardless of the scientific evidence. He also directed me to dismiss career officials responsible for vaccine policy without cause"
September 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Hello friends! I’ve missed posting here. Today’s #BlueSkyArtShow theme is #Home. Here’s mine 😊

#photography #nature #mountains #art #travel #naturephotography #landscape #ArtYear #EastCoastKin #autumn
September 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Hello friends! I’ve missed posting here. Today’s #BlueSkyArtShow theme is #Home. Here’s mine 😊

#photography #nature #mountains #art #travel #naturephotography #landscape #ArtYear #EastCoastKin #autumn
September 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Hey strangers! Been a while. I got back from a fabulous trip to San Francisco last week and I’ve been sick with Covid this week! It’s been miserable, but I’m on the mend. Here are some iPhone snaps of Oracle Park for the #scape theme today. We had so much fun at the game 😊

#sanfransisco #giants
August 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM