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Ekaterina Kelly Photography
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I love taking photos, any subject, but especially wildlife and nature, hoping to one day do so professionally. Nikon D7200 and Z8. Located in Maryland. If you intend to use my work in any capacity, please ask before doing so. :)
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One of the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachutes at the Joint Base Andrews Air Show, framed by clouds.

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Framed by the blue-gray and white of clouds, a member of the U.S. Army Golden Knights, almost a silhouette, parachutes alone. His gold and black parachute the only pop of color.
October 19, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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One of many spectacular performances at Joint Base Andrews Air Show was the Rhino Demonstration Team.

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Lieutenant Commander M. Robertson waves to the crowd after a demonstration at the Joint Base Andrews Air Show Lieutenant Commander M. Robertson waves to the crowd after a demonstration at the Joint Base Andrews Air Show
October 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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When we left for vacation, these paper wasps were building a nest underneath one of our windows. When we returned they were nowhere to be found.

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A trio of paper wasps building a nest on stone, underneath an overhang. Above them is a window. One of them is alerting to my presence (wings raised) as I had to get fairly close to them to get this photo. When we returned from vacation, these wasps and the little nest they had been building were nowhere to be found. I believe this to be a “Guinea Paper Wasp” scientifically known as “Polistes exclamans”. A trio of paper wasps building a nest on stone, underneath an overhang. Above them is a window. One of them is alerting to my presence (wings raised) as I had to get fairly close to them to get this photo. When we returned from vacation, these wasps and the little nest they had been building were nowhere to be found. I believe this to be a “Guinea Paper Wasp” scientifically known as “Polistes exclamans”.
August 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Happy World Photography Day!

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A skipper butterfly feeds from a blazing star. A little beetle friend is also hidden in the blazing star.
August 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Here is another water reflection photo while I continue organizing my vacation photos.

I hope seeing my photos brings as much joy to you as seeing your photos brings to me. :)

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Swirls of white, blue, green and black reflect in the water, creating a beautiful abstract photo. If you look carefully you can make out “school” reflected backwards as this was taken in a canal by a business school in Amsterdam. Thank you for 200 followers!
August 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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One of the many castles I sailed by on my cruise from Basel to Amsterdam. This is the Marksburg Castle in Braubach, Germany.

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Marksburg Castle photographed from the Rhine River.
August 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Another water reflection while I sort through 8000+ vacation photos from my recent Europe trip.

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Swirls of gray, blue and black color the water, cause by reflections of things above the surface.
August 15, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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While on a river cruise, I’ve decided to experiment with water reflections, and have captured some pretty unique and beautiful patterns.

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Swirls of color paint the surface of a river. The color comes from reflections on the water.
August 7, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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The CIA (Culinary Institute of America) had some beautiful chandeliers throughout. I wish I had gotten to see more of them.
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A crystal chandelier against a black backdrop A mosaic chandelier against a wooden backdrop.
July 29, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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Just in case you are in need of a cygnet or two. I never tire of them!

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Two cygnets captured within a group of seven. They are resting on the ground and sleeping on top of each other.
July 17, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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I don’t know what it is about squirrels that makes me so happy, but I hope they make you happy as well. 😄 Also, thank you for every follow, like, share, and interaction, they make my day!
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Surrounded by green foliage, a squirrel balances on a branch and nibbles on berries in a tree.
July 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Who needs aliens when we have insects? Close enough if you ask me. Six-spotted tiger beetle (Cicindela sexguttata)

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A metallic green six-spotted tiger beetle stands atop a small stone that looks like a boulder compare to this tiny bug.
July 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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While photographing this praying mantis, a tiny little bug landed on its eye. Seconds later it became a delicious snack.

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A praying mantis in various shades of brown, tan and orange stares into the camera, with a tiny bug perched atop its left eye.
July 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Lighter than cotton, up to 1000 times thinner than human hair, and 5 times stronger than steal by weight, spider silk is truly amazing.

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White strands of spider silk contrast against a green background.
July 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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I love robins, they’re such cute birds. Did you know they are known to sing at night?
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A robin perches on a branch amongst foliage.
July 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Another shot of the Eastern Kingbird. This feisty little bird has the scientific name of “Tyrannus tyrannus” which it lives up to as it will attack birds much larger than itself in defense of its territory. 🪶
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An Eastern Kingbird perches on a wire fence. The background is a mix over green, brown and orange. A closeup of an Eastern Kingbird perched on a wire fence. The background is a mix of brown, green and orange.
July 3, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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A recent favorite, this Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) was perched on a fence, keeping a close eye on me. I thought it was a Phoebe, until several sources said otherwise.🪶
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A Eastern Kingbird perches on a blue-gray wire fence. The background is a mix of orange, brown and green. A Eastern Kingbird perches on a blue-gray wire fence. The background is a mix of orange, brown and green.
July 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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A spotted cucumber beetle scientifically known as “Diabrotica undecimpunctata”. These bugs are considered pests and usually have exactly 12 spots on them.

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A spotted cucumber beetle cleans itself on a leaf, 9 of its 12 spots visible in the photo.
June 29, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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I love to #GetOutside and photograph every chance I get, this was Alaska a few years back.
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Misty mountains are visible between to mossy pine trees. The valley below is shrouded in fog.
June 28, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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She is beauty, she is grace, she did a front flip in the lake. Which I caught on camera 🤭. 🪶

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A Canada Goose bathes in a pond, flipping herself in the water to get fully soaked.
June 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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I previously shared a metallic blue sweat bee, but I don’t think I shared this metallic green sweat bee. I believe this to be a “Pure Green Sweat Bee” or "Augochlora pura”.

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A green sweat bee forages on wild goldenrod. A green sweat bee forages on wild goldenrod. A green sweat bee forages on wild goldenrod.
June 25, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Did you know Sanderlings nest in the Arctic? I love watching the way these little birds move. 🪶

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A sanderling scratches an itch on the beach, the foot it’s balancing on is submerged in the sand and water.
June 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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When I visited Chincoteague there seemed to be a fair amount of feral cats roaming about.
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A black cat with yellow eyes stares into the camera as it lays atop a fence that is slowly turning from gray to green.
June 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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You probably knew grasshoppers could jump 10-20 times their body length, but did you know they have ears on their bellies?
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A juvenile grasshopper that’s mostly green in coloration hugs a plant stem.
June 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Dogwood trees produce some of the prettiest blooms. Believe it or not this one wasn’t in bloom, more info in alt text.
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A dogwood blossom. The white petal looking structures are actually modified leaves called bracts. The green structure in the center are the true flowers, in this photo they haven’t bloomed yet.
June 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM