James McDonald
@jamesmcdphotos.bsky.social
Christian. Commercial loan broker. Photographer. Chiefs fanatic. Lakers angry fan. Cinemaphile. Moderate environmentalist. Missing my Dash. @Strathaar on Twitter
Pinned
10 years ago, I bought a beginner Nikon DSLR for a vacation to Iceland, never realizing the magic of that place would deliver to me a new passion. Didn't even know how to crop back then. #photography #landscape #nikon #Iceland
I do so love Norway
#blueskyartshow #getoutside #waterfall #landscapephotograpjy #eastcoastkin #photography
#blueskyartshow #getoutside #waterfall #landscapephotograpjy #eastcoastkin #photography
June 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I do so love Norway
#blueskyartshow #getoutside #waterfall #landscapephotograpjy #eastcoastkin #photography
#blueskyartshow #getoutside #waterfall #landscapephotograpjy #eastcoastkin #photography
#alphabetchallenge #weekzisforzoology this young lion at Hwange was nervous, knowing the male lions who ruled this section could appear and kill him. Not yet ready to venture forth, he stays close to his sisters for now.
June 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
#alphabetchallenge #weekzisforzoology this young lion at Hwange was nervous, knowing the male lions who ruled this section could appear and kill him. Not yet ready to venture forth, he stays close to his sisters for now.
Happy #blueskyartshow! Had a tough time finding #narrow so here's a thin Switzer Falls! #eastcoastkin #photographersunited
June 22, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Happy #blueskyartshow! Had a tough time finding #narrow so here's a thin Switzer Falls! #eastcoastkin #photographersunited
Reposted by James McDonald
Happy #waterfallwednesday. It's so hot here that I wanted to look at some photos I took at Yosemite in winter. This was a really cold hike. Seems heavenly right now! #photography #eastcoastkin #landscapephotography
June 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Happy #waterfallwednesday. It's so hot here that I wanted to look at some photos I took at Yosemite in winter. This was a really cold hike. Seems heavenly right now! #photography #eastcoastkin #landscapephotography
Reposted by James McDonald
Rose, abstracted
A variety of rose growing in my yard called California Dreamin’
#Stunday #Bloomscrolling #flowers #macro #macrophotography #close-up #WestCoastKin #thewildimages #photographersofbluesky #blueskyartists #fineartphotgraphy #Fotografia #NikonD850 #nikon
A variety of rose growing in my yard called California Dreamin’
#Stunday #Bloomscrolling #flowers #macro #macrophotography #close-up #WestCoastKin #thewildimages #photographersofbluesky #blueskyartists #fineartphotgraphy #Fotografia #NikonD850 #nikon
June 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Rose, abstracted
A variety of rose growing in my yard called California Dreamin’
#Stunday #Bloomscrolling #flowers #macro #macrophotography #close-up #WestCoastKin #thewildimages #photographersofbluesky #blueskyartists #fineartphotgraphy #Fotografia #NikonD850 #nikon
A variety of rose growing in my yard called California Dreamin’
#Stunday #Bloomscrolling #flowers #macro #macrophotography #close-up #WestCoastKin #thewildimages #photographersofbluesky #blueskyartists #fineartphotgraphy #Fotografia #NikonD850 #nikon
Clouds don't always show up here in SoCal so when they are powerful you jump on them. #stunday #eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #sunset #photography
June 15, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Clouds don't always show up here in SoCal so when they are powerful you jump on them. #stunday #eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #sunset #photography
On a day where we have to remind the country we have #nokings and we see wasted money to feed a man's ego, #blueskyartshow reminds us of #joy. So here are some pit bull pups that were rescued from a horrible situation by Angel City Pit Bulls, a nonprofit rescue group here in LA.
June 15, 2025 at 1:46 AM
On a day where we have to remind the country we have #nokings and we see wasted money to feed a man's ego, #blueskyartshow reminds us of #joy. So here are some pit bull pups that were rescued from a horrible situation by Angel City Pit Bulls, a nonprofit rescue group here in LA.
Today is the 250th birthday of the Army. They don't need a parade. They need to know their country has their back with quality veteran benefits, education, affordable housing, and support.
You want to celebrate the Army? Buy a warrior a meal and ask them how you can help them.
#nokings
You want to celebrate the Army? Buy a warrior a meal and ask them how you can help them.
#nokings
June 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Today is the 250th birthday of the Army. They don't need a parade. They need to know their country has their back with quality veteran benefits, education, affordable housing, and support.
You want to celebrate the Army? Buy a warrior a meal and ask them how you can help them.
#nokings
You want to celebrate the Army? Buy a warrior a meal and ask them how you can help them.
#nokings
May you find some escape on this #scape day. Point Dume 2017 #eastcoastkin #sunset #photography #landscapephotography
June 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
May you find some escape on this #scape day. Point Dume 2017 #eastcoastkin #sunset #photography #landscapephotography
I miss Zimbabwe y'all. This African Openbill was posing, so he got a free photo shoot. #birds #eastcoastkin #wildlifephotography #photographersunited
June 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I miss Zimbabwe y'all. This African Openbill was posing, so he got a free photo shoot. #birds #eastcoastkin #wildlifephotography #photographersunited
#waterfallwednesday #africa #aerial #photography #waterfall #eastcoastkin Victoria Falls looks pretty dang cool from the air. Really at any angle.
June 12, 2025 at 5:15 AM
#waterfallwednesday #africa #aerial #photography #waterfall #eastcoastkin Victoria Falls looks pretty dang cool from the air. Really at any angle.
#alphabetchallenge silly rabbit. #weekXisforX is for hugs. Like us, chacma baboons show each other affection with an embrace. Don't let people feel alone in life. It's an awful feeling. XOXO. #eastcoastkin #wildlifephotography #photography #photographersofbluesky
June 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
#alphabetchallenge silly rabbit. #weekXisforX is for hugs. Like us, chacma baboons show each other affection with an embrace. Don't let people feel alone in life. It's an awful feeling. XOXO. #eastcoastkin #wildlifephotography #photography #photographersofbluesky
Reposted by James McDonald
‘Luna’.
A slo-mo wave.
What a lovely, cultural weekend. I saw the Flowers exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery on Saturday, explored Lee Miller and Roland Penrose’s home, Farleys House on Sunday and took in Anthony McCall’s Solid Light at the Tate today. All recommended 🙂
A slo-mo wave.
What a lovely, cultural weekend. I saw the Flowers exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery on Saturday, explored Lee Miller and Roland Penrose’s home, Farleys House on Sunday and took in Anthony McCall’s Solid Light at the Tate today. All recommended 🙂
June 9, 2025 at 2:48 PM
‘Luna’.
A slo-mo wave.
What a lovely, cultural weekend. I saw the Flowers exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery on Saturday, explored Lee Miller and Roland Penrose’s home, Farleys House on Sunday and took in Anthony McCall’s Solid Light at the Tate today. All recommended 🙂
A slo-mo wave.
What a lovely, cultural weekend. I saw the Flowers exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery on Saturday, explored Lee Miller and Roland Penrose’s home, Farleys House on Sunday and took in Anthony McCall’s Solid Light at the Tate today. All recommended 🙂
Reposted by James McDonald
You can drive yourself crazy trying to photograph dragonflies in flight, but then you catch a Blue Emperor zipping across a pond, and you think: I could get to like driving myself crazy....
#photography #Anaximperator #nature #insects #summer
#photography #Anaximperator #nature #insects #summer
June 9, 2025 at 7:49 AM
You can drive yourself crazy trying to photograph dragonflies in flight, but then you catch a Blue Emperor zipping across a pond, and you think: I could get to like driving myself crazy....
#photography #Anaximperator #nature #insects #summer
#photography #Anaximperator #nature #insects #summer
June 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
June 7, 2025 at 10:22 AM
A couple of days ago, I thought I'd go play in Vasquez Rocks. Then a storm hit and made me thrilled I'd played hookey for a bit.
#photography #landscapephotography #eastcoastkin
#photography #landscapephotography #eastcoastkin
June 5, 2025 at 10:17 PM
A couple of days ago, I thought I'd go play in Vasquez Rocks. Then a storm hit and made me thrilled I'd played hookey for a bit.
#photography #landscapephotography #eastcoastkin
#photography #landscapephotography #eastcoastkin
Reposted by James McDonald
(1/2)Exciting news! Mexican gray wolf Asha, the intrepid explorer who reminded us that wolves deserve to roam without borders, has welcomed 5 pups!
Asha was placed in captivity in 2023 after exploring north of I-40, the arbitrary northern boundary of the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area.
Asha was placed in captivity in 2023 after exploring north of I-40, the arbitrary northern boundary of the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area.
Wandering Mexican gray wolf Asha gives birth to a pack of pups
Endangered Mexican gray wolf Asha captured public imagination when she wandered outside of the wolf recovery area in New Mexico. After a year at the Sevilleta Wolf Management Facility, Asha has given ...
www.abqjournal.com
June 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
(1/2)Exciting news! Mexican gray wolf Asha, the intrepid explorer who reminded us that wolves deserve to roam without borders, has welcomed 5 pups!
Asha was placed in captivity in 2023 after exploring north of I-40, the arbitrary northern boundary of the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area.
Asha was placed in captivity in 2023 after exploring north of I-40, the arbitrary northern boundary of the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area.
Getting a head start on #monochromemonday with this lovely breeding herd in Chobe. #photography #eastcoastkin #wildlifephotography #elephants
June 2, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Getting a head start on #monochromemonday with this lovely breeding herd in Chobe. #photography #eastcoastkin #wildlifephotography #elephants
#blueskyartshow #lightandshadow #photography #eastcoastkin The sun rises over the Victoria Falls Gorge with the mists of the falls penetrating in front of the su rise.
May 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
#blueskyartshow #lightandshadow #photography #eastcoastkin The sun rises over the Victoria Falls Gorge with the mists of the falls penetrating in front of the su rise.
Reposted by James McDonald
A Backlit #BlackRedstart taking off.
#Birds #BirdsinLatin #Birding #Birdphotography #WIldlife
#PhoenicurusOchruros
#Birds #BirdsinLatin #Birding #Birdphotography #WIldlife
#PhoenicurusOchruros
May 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
A Backlit #BlackRedstart taking off.
#Birds #BirdsinLatin #Birding #Birdphotography #WIldlife
#PhoenicurusOchruros
#Birds #BirdsinLatin #Birding #Birdphotography #WIldlife
#PhoenicurusOchruros
#alphabetchallenge #weekuisforup #eastcoastkin #wildlife #africa #photographersofbluesky
A bird of prey hunts for food over Hwange National Park
A bird of prey hunts for food over Hwange National Park
May 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
#alphabetchallenge #weekuisforup #eastcoastkin #wildlife #africa #photographersofbluesky
A bird of prey hunts for food over Hwange National Park
A bird of prey hunts for food over Hwange National Park
When the Zambezi is at its height, there is no slowing down the wonder of Victoria Falls. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #Africa
May 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
When the Zambezi is at its height, there is no slowing down the wonder of Victoria Falls. #photography #landscape #eastcoastkin #Africa