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swandiveswim.bsky.social
@swandiveswim.bsky.social
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Nature nut with a camera; wandering the bush in BC, Canada
No politics thanks. No solicitations. No DM's. When I do follow people back, it's those who post nature content, otherwise, thanks for the likes.
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For today’s #macromonday an Eastern Carpenter Bee on a flower, with glossy eyes, golden thorax hairs, and translucent wings. It looks like a tiny aviator pausing mid-mission to refuel on nectar.

#eastcoastkin #photography #macromonday
A sharply focused macro photograph of an Eastern carpenter bee resting on a flower. The bee’s robust body is covered in short, golden hairs concentrated on the thorax, while the abdomen appears smooth and black with a subtle metallic sheen. Its large compound eyes are glossy and dark, positioned laterally on the head. The antennae are gently curved and segmented, extending forward with fine detail. The mandibles are visible near the base of the face, hinting at the bee’s wood-boring capabilities. The translucent wings are held flat against the back, with intricate venation catching the light. The legs are sturdy and slightly hairy, gripping the flower’s surface with precision. Surrounding the bee are soft petals and green sepals, adding contrast and natural context. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing the bee’s anatomy and the tactile textures of the flower. The lighting is natural and directional, casting gentle highlights across the bee’s thorax and wings.
November 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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alala55.bsky.social
June 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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axiomfox.bsky.social
The little forepaw WIGGLES on the way down the slide.
November 15, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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danschyk.bsky.social
Lake Agnes, Banff AB
November 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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wittnercinetec.bsky.social
Autumn Colors
(Ketsch, Germany, Oct 16, 2025)
October 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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arizonagoblue.bsky.social
#BirdOfTheDay. #shadesofgrey Pyrrhuloxia - Northern Cardinal's Desert Cousin
November 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
swandiveswim.bsky.social
The Townsend's Solitaire for #BirdOfTheDay #shadesofgrey. This quiet bird is tougher than it looks. Along the river they stake out territories that include a suitable number of prostrate Junipers. The berries are what sustains them through the winter months....as long as the snow isn't too deep.
A plump looking grey bird, perched on a branch with scales of bark, all against a very light dappled green background. The bird sits in profile; black beak, dark eye with a light partial ring around it, darker grey back & primary flight feathers edged with chestnut brown. Breast feathers a much lighter grey and slightly fluffed.
November 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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josbuurmans.bsky.social
Evening Tide at Tata Beach - Tasman Region, New Zealand.

#photography #landscape #nz
November 16, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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rockinbones.bsky.social
#InsectThursday #YellowThu #Inverts Green Lacewing, whatever that is .
Green lacewing
November 13, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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bobm777.bsky.social
#birds
#Birdphotography
#nature
#naturephotography
#wildlifephotography
#birdinflightphotography
#whitepelican
October 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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anzaborrego.bsky.social
The waning gibbous moon setting behind two agave stalks on San Ysidro Mountain just after sunrise today (Photo: Sicco Rood).
The waning gibbous moon setting behind two agave stalks on San Ysidro Mountain just after sunrise today.
November 8, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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kojamf.bsky.social
Baturday! 🦇
November 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
swandiveswim.bsky.social
A pair of American Wigeon ducklings resting on elodea just under the surface of the water for #BirdOfTheDay #Ducklings
2 American Wigeon ducklings resting on the surface of dark blue & grey coloured water with bits of green vegetation poking through. The ducklings are light & dark brown, with white on the underbelly. Their bills are a dark grey. One duckling is laying perpendicular to the camera, in front of it's sibling.
November 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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danschyk.bsky.social
Larch Valley, Banff AB
November 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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jocelynanderson.bsky.social
A Wild Turkey takes to the air to head into the woods.
November 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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timothykeeneyphotography.com
Anyone ready for some winter photography?
#timothykeeneyphotography #photography #landscapephotography #waterfall
A small stair step waterfall is surrounded by ice on either side although the water is flowing. The forest above is shrouded in fog.
November 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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donaldgrimm.bsky.social
Golden Barrel Cactus blooming, Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, November 14, 2025.

More flora and fauna photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Flower
#Flowers
#Nature
#Cactus
#GoldenBarrelCactus
#PalmSprings
#CoachellaValley
Golden Barrel Cactus blooming, Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, November 14, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Flower #Flowers #Nature #Cactus #GoldenBarrelCactus #PalmSprings #CoachellaValley Golden Barrel Cactus blooming, Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, November 14, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Flower #Flowers #Nature #Cactus #GoldenBarrelCactus #PalmSprings #CoachellaValley Golden Barrel Cactus blooming, Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, November 14, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Flower #Flowers #Nature #Cactus #GoldenBarrelCactus #PalmSprings #CoachellaValley Golden Barrel Cactus blooming, Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, November 14, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Flower #Flowers #Nature #Cactus #GoldenBarrelCactus #PalmSprings #CoachellaValley
November 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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davidbright1.bsky.social
Autumn Dusk Cadini di Misurina
#Dolomiti #Dolomites #Dolomiten #LandscapePhotography #landscapes #Photography #mountainscapes #tiroltrekker #CadinidiMisurina
November 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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sobeach.bsky.social
Drake & Hen

#BirdOfTheDay, #DucksOutOfWater, #birding, #photography, #PhotographersOfBlueSky, #PhotographersUnited, #EastCoastKin, #fuji, #fujifilm
November 14, 2025 at 5:41 AM
swandiveswim.bsky.social
Right now it is so foggy I can barely see 2 houses away from mine. It doesn't look like it will lift any time soon. So, here is a #fireweed flower with a fly for Friday.
Fireweed buds and an open blossom against a mostly black background. The open blossom is highlighted by the sun and there is a small fly perched on one of the stamens.
November 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
swandiveswim.bsky.social
Happy #FlyDay, an Osprey fishing.
An Osprey shot from below, wings fully outstretched against a very light blue sky. The sun is backlighting the outstretched primary flight feathers.
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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balail.bsky.social
Merlin
#photography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #thelittlethings
November 14, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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balail.bsky.social
Catch of the day...
Reddish Egret
#photography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #thelittlethings
November 14, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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dfphotography.bsky.social
Wet bears I’m not sure for a wildlife photographer there is anything better! #bear #grizzly #grizzlybear #brownbear #wildlife #wildlifephotography #alaska #nature
Coastal brown bear dripping water
November 14, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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whulbert-photos.bsky.social
Windmill for #Friday's #scape
#escape #landscape #EastCoastKin
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM