Byron Hurley Photography
@byronhurley.bsky.social
Photographer located in central Illinois. I love nature, I also do storm chasing and Aurora watching when I get the chance. Really into birds at the moment.
🌪️ = 5
Life list = 102
https://byron-hurley.pixels.com/
🌪️ = 5
Life list = 102
https://byron-hurley.pixels.com/
November 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Don't forget to appreciate the common birds. Just because they're common doesn't mean they aren't special
#birds #photography #wildlife 🌿
#birds #photography #wildlife 🌿
October 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Don't forget to appreciate the common birds. Just because they're common doesn't mean they aren't special
#birds #photography #wildlife 🌿
#birds #photography #wildlife 🌿
This is a golden crowned kinglet. These are one of the smallest birds in Illinois, being around 3-4 inches long on average. They also move faster and more unpredictably than a toddler that just chugged a redbull, so getting one to sit still long enough to get a photo was pretty difficult
#birds
#birds
October 14, 2025 at 3:36 AM
This is a golden crowned kinglet. These are one of the smallest birds in Illinois, being around 3-4 inches long on average. They also move faster and more unpredictably than a toddler that just chugged a redbull, so getting one to sit still long enough to get a photo was pretty difficult
#birds
#birds
October 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
October 7, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I have returned to civilization. Should I not have?
September 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I have returned to civilization. Should I not have?
A lone canoe drifting through waters that have not yet learned to fear the touch of man
#fishing #photography #canoeing
#fishing #photography #canoeing
September 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
A lone canoe drifting through waters that have not yet learned to fear the touch of man
#fishing #photography #canoeing
#fishing #photography #canoeing
America's 3rd shoreline, the great lakes. We just left Grand Marais, on the north shore of lake Superior
#photography #landscapes
#photography #landscapes
September 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
America's 3rd shoreline, the great lakes. We just left Grand Marais, on the north shore of lake Superior
#photography #landscapes
#photography #landscapes
Now that it's not a sauna outside, I've been breaking out the camera again. I'm glad to have caught a good photo of a monarch before they leave for the year
#photography #butterflies #wildlife 🌿
#photography #butterflies #wildlife 🌿
September 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Now that it's not a sauna outside, I've been breaking out the camera again. I'm glad to have caught a good photo of a monarch before they leave for the year
#photography #butterflies #wildlife 🌿
#photography #butterflies #wildlife 🌿
And after a while, one poked its head out of the hole. I hung out there for a little while longer, and managed to catch the pair switching spots in a series of photos. Here's the other 2
July 29, 2025 at 11:57 PM
And after a while, one poked its head out of the hole. I hung out there for a little while longer, and managed to catch the pair switching spots in a series of photos. Here's the other 2
This is one of my favorite photos I've taken so far, from back in April
#wildlife #photography #birds 🌿
#wildlife #photography #birds 🌿
July 29, 2025 at 11:39 PM
This is one of my favorite photos I've taken so far, from back in April
#wildlife #photography #birds 🌿
#wildlife #photography #birds 🌿
July 26, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Sorry for the break from photos, I've been doing a lot of fishing this summer. Photos will return! I'm going on a canoe trip to the boundary waters in September, but I haven't decided if I feel comfortable bringing my camera equipment yet
July 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Sorry for the break from photos, I've been doing a lot of fishing this summer. Photos will return! I'm going on a canoe trip to the boundary waters in September, but I haven't decided if I feel comfortable bringing my camera equipment yet
June 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
May 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
A great crested flycatcher. This one is a new species for me. Lifer #103
#birds #wildlife #photography 🌿
#birds #wildlife #photography 🌿
May 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
A great crested flycatcher. This one is a new species for me. Lifer #103
#birds #wildlife #photography 🌿
#birds #wildlife #photography 🌿
Digging into the vault. Northern harriers are one of my favorite raptors
#birds #raptors #wildlife #photography 🌿
#birds #raptors #wildlife #photography 🌿
May 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Digging into the vault. Northern harriers are one of my favorite raptors
#birds #raptors #wildlife #photography 🌿
#birds #raptors #wildlife #photography 🌿
One year ago tonight the sky lit up and created a truly unforgettable experience. The last substorm in the early morning was particularly incredible, and that's when all 3 of these photos were taken. Prints are available for purchase as well
#photography #northernlights #aurora #astrophotography
#photography #northernlights #aurora #astrophotography
May 10, 2025 at 11:10 PM
One year ago tonight the sky lit up and created a truly unforgettable experience. The last substorm in the early morning was particularly incredible, and that's when all 3 of these photos were taken. Prints are available for purchase as well
#photography #northernlights #aurora #astrophotography
#photography #northernlights #aurora #astrophotography
About to do the fatass 5k. This annual event in Springfield IL has donated over 2 million to charity
May 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
About to do the fatass 5k. This annual event in Springfield IL has donated over 2 million to charity
May 9, 2025 at 8:12 PM
May 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM
May 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I managed to catch this pair of tree swallows resting briefly on a dead standing tree
#birds #wildlife #photography 🌿
#birds #wildlife #photography 🌿
May 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I managed to catch this pair of tree swallows resting briefly on a dead standing tree
#birds #wildlife #photography 🌿
#birds #wildlife #photography 🌿
Tomorrow is the last day that I will be donating my profits from print sales to the Nature Conservancy. Don't miss out! This photo and many others are available
#flowers #photography #earthday
#flowers #photography #earthday
April 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Tomorrow is the last day that I will be donating my profits from print sales to the Nature Conservancy. Don't miss out! This photo and many others are available
#flowers #photography #earthday
#flowers #photography #earthday