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Scott Kissinger
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Miata + Jeep Wrangler driver. IT pro in Colorado. Nikon shooter chasing landscapes, street scenes, and night skies. Seeing the world through a lens. #Photography #Runner #Progressive
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A burst of color at the Erie Hot Air Balloon Festival, right as the balloon lifted into shape.
If moments like this catch your eye too, I’d love to share more with you.

#Photography #Colorado #HotAirBalloon #BalloonFestival #ScottKissPhoto
A partially inflated hot air balloon in rainbow colors billows sideways on a grassy field under a bright blue sky, with small groups of people helping guide the fabric.
November 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Stars pushing through the clouds over Hartsel, Colorado — a quiet reminder to slow down and look up.

If you enjoy seeing the world through new perspectives, stick around for more.

#Photography #Astrophotography #Colorado #NightSky #ScottKissPhoto
Silhouette of a tree under a star-filled sky with scattered clouds in Hartsel, Colorado. Faint star trails and subtle light on the horizon suggest the night just beginning to unfold.
November 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Four USAF Thunderbirds climbing in perfect formation above Loveland’s Great Colorado Air Show — power, precision, and symmetry in motion.
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#Photography #Airshow #Thunderbirds #USAF #Colorado #ScottKissPhoto
Four USAF Thunderbirds F-16 jets fly in tight diamond formation against a backdrop of layered clouds, white smoke trailing behind them as they climb sharply into the sky.
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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In Kalapana’s lava fields, bright green ʻA‘ali‘i shoots rise from the black rock — proof that life always finds a way back.

There’s always more to discover — I’d love for you to follow along.

#Photography #Hawaii #Kalapana #BigIsland #Resilience #Aalii #ScottKissPhoto
Small green shoots of native ʻA‘ali‘i plants emerge from dark, rippled lava rock in Kalapana, Hawaii, symbolizing new life reclaiming the volcanic landscape.
November 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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A quiet afternoon at Honeymoon Beach, St. John — a sailboat drifting in calm water framed by palm fronds and island light.

#Photography #TravelPhotography #StJohn #USVI #HoneymoonBeach #Caribbean #ScottKissPhoto
A sailboat floats calmly in the turquoise water of Honeymoon Beach, St. John, USVI. Fronds of a palm and bright green leaves frame the scene from above, while low islands fade softly into the horizon beneath overcast skies.
November 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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A quiet moment with a monarch at the Butterfly Pavilion — just enough stillness to catch the detail in its wings.Sharing moments like this keeps me inspired — thanks for being here.#Photography #MacroPhotography #Butterfly #Colorado #ScottKissPhoto
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November 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Sunset over Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas — calm water, glowing light, and a sailboat silhouette right as the sun dipped behind the hills.
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#Photography #LandscapePhotography #Sunset #StThomas #USVI #CharlotteAmalie #ScottKissPhoto
Sunset over the harbor in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. The sun dips behind dark hills, sending a golden reflection across the calm water. A sailboat and catamaran are silhouetted in the foreground beneath a towering cloud glowing with light.
November 11, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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A green sea turtle surrounded by reef fish at Maho Bay, St. John. The colors were tough to recover, but worth it to capture that calm motion underwater.
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#Photography #UnderwaterPhotography #SeaTurtle #MahoBay #StJohn #USVI #ScottKissPhoto
A green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) swims above a sandy patch at Maho Bay, St. John, surrounded by dozens of small reef fish. Soft light filters through the surface, revealing shades of green, gold, and blue in the water.
November 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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A vivid red Ixora coccinea, or jungle geranium, in a garden in Charlotte Amalie. Bold color, compact form, and glossy leaves — tropical perfection.
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#Photography #MacroPhotography #Ixora #USVI #StThomas #ScottKissPhoto
A cluster of bright red Ixora coccinea flowers (commonly called jungle geranium or flame of the woods) blooms among glossy green leaves in a garden in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI. The spherical inflorescence stands out vividly against the shaded foliage.
November 10, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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At Fort Christian in Charlotte Amalie, a yellow trumpetbush blooms from the old red walls—nature reclaiming what time once took. A quiet balance of age and renewal.
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#Photography #USVI #StThomas #FortChristian #CaribbeanFlora #ScottKissPhoto
Yellow trumpetbush (Tecoma stans) with vivid yellow blooms grows from the old stone and red plaster wall of Fort Christian in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI. Two green-shuttered windows overlook the plant as it climbs upward, contrasting vibrant life against the weathered fort façade.
November 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Afternoon light catching the edge of Fort Christian — where form meets contrast for just a second.

#Photography #USVI #StThomas #LightAndShadow #ScottKissPhoto
The sun creates a bright starburst as it peeks around the angular wall of Fort Christian on St. Thomas. The building’s dark silhouette contrasts sharply with the deep blue sky and a few drifting clouds, emphasizing shape and light.
November 8, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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A rusted sidecar motorcycle on Water Island — out of place yet full of quiet beauty.

Even in paradise, age has its own grace.

#Photography #USVI #WaterIsland #Motorcycle #ScottKissPhoto
A rusted motorcycle with a sidecar sits in tall grass on Water Island, USVI. Its once-shiny metal is now weathered with patina and peeling paint, the seat long deteriorated. Bright tropical light reveals every texture, while the soft green background and white villa nearby contrast sharply with the aging machine.
November 6, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Cruz Bay at ease — calm light, quiet boats, and that gentle island rhythm that asks you to slow down.

What moments help you reset?

#Photography #USVI #StJohn #CruzBay #ScottKissPhoto
A tranquil mid-afternoon view overlooking Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI. Dozens of sailboats and yachts rest on calm blue water, their white hulls contrasting against the deep turquoise sea. Soft sunlight glows over the anchored boats and small island homes, evoking an easy, peaceful coastal afternoon.
November 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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A play of focus and blur—just a single wire in sharp relief against soft color.#Photography #Macro #Focus #Lines #ScottKissPhoto
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November 5, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Light, motion, and stillness—everything reduced to one rock and a breath of surf.

#Photography #Minimalism #BlackAndWhite #USVI #ScottKissPhoto
A single rounded rock rests in smooth sand as gentle waves reach toward it. The image is black and white, emphasizing texture, shape, and motion. The sea foam fades softly into the background, giving the photo a calm, minimalist feel.
November 4, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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Evening light over Cruz Bay, St. John—sunset catching the clouds just right, with the hillside homes glowing beneath them. Calm light, quiet color, perfect end of day.

💬 Like or share if sunset light pulls you in too.

#Photography #Travel #USVI #StJohn #NikonZf #ScottKissPhoto
Sunset over Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI. Golden light catches a towering cloud formation above hillside villas, while the foreground remains in deep green shadow, creating a calm yet dramatic contrast between warmth and dusk.
November 4, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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The tropics don’t do subtle. This Madagascar periwinkle at Estate Lindholm glowed with color and contrast—pure vibrancy against deep green.

💬 If bright color grabs you too, give this one a boost.

#Photography #Macro #USVI #StJohn #NikonZf #FlowerPhotography #ScottKissPhoto
Close-up of a vivid pink Madagascar periwinkle flower at Estate Lindholm on St. John, USVI. The five-petaled bloom stands out against deep green leaves, its color glowing softly in natural tropical light.
November 2, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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Rain cleared as we hiked from Estate Lindholm to Honeymoon Beach. I slowed the shutter to catch waves breaking where Beth had just climbed. Calm after the storm.

#Photography #USVI #StJohn #HoneymoonBeach #TravelPhotography #NikonZf #ScottKissPhoto
Rain-washed shoreline at Honeymoon Beach, St. John — pale turquoise water rolling onto dark volcanic rocks under a clearing sky. Waves blur slightly from the slow shutter, capturing motion and calm in the same frame.
October 31, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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First snorkel in years — new prescription mask, clear water, and a sea turtle that appeared out of nowhere off Maho Bay. One perfect moment.

#Photography #UnderwaterPhotography #Turtle #SeaTurtle #MahoBay #StJohn #USVI #Wildlife #ScottKissPhoto
A sea turtle glides through clear blue water off Maho Bay, St. John, its shell catching the sunlight as it swims over a shallow reef.
October 30, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Rain-kissed petals and a quiet island morning — this Crinum lily caught the light just right.

✨ Stay a while and let the small details pull you in.

#Photography #Flowers #Macro #USVI #StJohn #Nature #ScottKissPhoto
Close-up of a Crinum lily flower in the gardens at Estate Lindholm, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. Pale pink and lavender petals curl outward, covered in water droplets, with deep red stems and dark green foliage in the background.
October 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Evening light over Charlotte Amalie — calm water, soft color, and the gentle hum of island life starting to move.

✨ Stick around for more scenes that slow time just a little.

#Photography #Caribbean #USVI #StThomas #IslandLife #ScottKissPhoto
Aerial view of Charlotte Amalie harbor in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, showing turquoise water dotted with sailboats and a large cruise ship docked at the port, surrounded by colorful hillside buildings and lush green mountains.
October 29, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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A Beechcraft Duchess caught in perfect light — motion frozen just enough to feel the air move.

✨ If you enjoy catching motion in still moments, you’re in the right place.

#Photography #Aviation #Beechcraft #Colorado #Skywatch #ScottKissPhoto
A Beechcraft Model 76 Duchess with blue and white livery flies low against a cloudless blue sky, its propellers spinning in motion blur as it approaches for landing.
October 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 climbing through the clouds — precision, power, and poise in one frame. ✈️

✨ Like, share, or follow if you enjoy seeing the world through different lenses.

#Photography #Thunderbirds #F16 #AviationPhotography #ScottKissPhoto
A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon climbs through gray clouds, leaving faint vapor trails behind its wings. The jet’s red, white, and blue livery stands out sharply against the overcast sky.
October 26, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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A tiger longwing butterfly rests in perfect balance — a fleeting pause of color and calm. 🦋

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#Photography #Butterfly #MacroPhotography #NatureDetails #ScottKissPhoto
Tiger longwing butterfly (Heliconius hecale) perched on a green bud, wings closed to reveal orange and black pattern with white spots, against a softly blurred green background.
October 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Golden light filters through palm fronds at sunset on St. Croix’s north shore. 🌴

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#Photography #StCroix #USVI #CaribbeanVibes #SunsetPhotography #ScottKissPhoto
Close-up of a palm frond catching the golden light of sunset on the north shore of St. Croix. The leaves glow green and gold with soft shadows and blurred tropical background tones.
October 24, 2025 at 5:21 AM