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Matt Hopkins Photography
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Gamer, photographer and all around geek in Tampa, FL. 🏳️‍🌈 🇺🇦 🇵🇸
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The Secretary Bird's name was once thought to come from the 1800s, when male secretaries wore gray tailcoats and dark knee-length pants. They also often used goose-quill pens that were carried behind their ears.

#Kenya #Africa #Photography #BlueSkyArtShow #Birds #Bird
A Secretary Bird stands in the grasses in front of a gnarled tree. A Secretary Bird walks from the low underbrush into a clearing.
August 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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In the shadows

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A baboon sits on the branch of a tree partially hidden in shadow.
August 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Just in time for International Lion Day.

This lone female was stalking a watering hole, possibly waiting for the rest of her pride or for an opportunity to ambush a thirsty prey animal.

#Lion #Africa #Kenya #InternationalLionDay #Photography #BlueSkyArtShow
A female lion looks up after drinking at a small watering hole. Laying in the grass near a watering hole, a female lion scratches her ear.
August 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Grant's Gazelle

#Africa #Kenya #Wildlife #Nature #BlueSkyArtShow
A brown and white gazelle stands in an open field of tall grasses and stares at the camera
August 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Elephants have always been my favorite animal and getting to see them up close in the wild was an incredible experience. They're so quiet you'd barely know they were there if it wasn't for their size.

#Africa #Kenya #Wildlife #BlueSkyArtShow
An elephant stands in an open grassy field. An elephant grazes on some large bushes An elephant stands amongst some large bushes on a cloudy morning Birds wander in the tall grass at the feet of a large elephant.
August 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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This picture of a Ruppell's Griffon Vulture was unexpectedly one of my favorite shots from the trip. The clean background, well focused and that little hint of light from the setting sun lighting up the underside is just perfection.

#Africa #Kenya #Safari #Wildlife #Bird #Birds
A large vulture soars across the sky as the sun sets. The golden light from the sun reflects off its lower body.
August 9, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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As dusk settled over us, we were approached by a small group of rhino which were being tracked and counted by a team of researchers by plane in an effort to keep them safe.

#Wildlife #Kenya #Africa #BlueSkyArtShow
Three rhino stand in a field at dusk Two rhino stand side by side A plane flies low in the distance keeping watch over rhino in a field below
August 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Back from #Kenya and taking some time to edit all the gorgeous photos I took along the way. These Superb Starlings really live up to their name! You'll find them nearly everywhere.

#Safari #Photography #Nature #Wildlife #BlueSkyArtShow #Bird #Birds
A brightly colored bird with blue and red feathers sits atop a thorn covered branch. A brightly colored bird with blue and red feathers sits atop a wooden post wrapped with a thorn covered branch.
August 6, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Inside Ca' d'Zan in Sarasota FL

#Photography #Architecture #BlueSkyArtShow
The central great hall with its skylight and balcony A long ballroom with stained glass and ornamental coffered ceiling A large dining room with wooden walls and ceiling. Stained glass windows break through the darkness A bar featuring stained glass windows and mosaic floor
June 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Ca' d'Zan in Sarasota Florida

#Photography #Architecture #Travel #BlueSkyArtShow
The central tower of Ca' d'Zan, flanked by palm trees
June 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Great Blue Heron

#Photography #Wildlife #WaderWednesday #BlueSkyArtShow #Bird #Birds
A great blue heron stands amongst lily pads
June 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Full bloom

#Photography #Flower #BloomScrolling #BlueSkyArtShow
A pink flower with a red and yellow center
June 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Young #orangutan at the Naples Zoo

#Photography #Wildlife #Conservation #Florida
A young orangutan looks skyward while sitting in a makeshift hammock
June 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Water lily

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A white water lily with a yellow-orange center
June 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Coyote

#Photography #Wildlife #Florida #BlueSkyArtShow
A coyote stands with ears perked up in front of a background of foliage
June 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Spotted a blue jay hanging out in a tree at the Naples Zoo

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A Blue Jay clings to the thin branch of a tree, surrounded by leaves
June 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Fishing for breakfast

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A blue heron stands in deep water watching for fish to catch
June 4, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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These adorable raccoons were sitting in the brush just of the path at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve.

#Photography #Florida #Wildlife
A raccoon looks up at the camera while relaxing in the brush Two raccoons sit cuddled together
June 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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#Birds are everywhere in #Florida that you sometimes take scenes like this for granted

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A Great Egret soars across a field of green foliage.
June 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Wandering through Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve near Ft Myers FL were these impressive buttonbush plants in full bloom.

#Photography #Flower #BloomScrolling #BlueSkyArtShow
A perfectly spherical flower lit by the morning light.
May 31, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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We've spent the last few days travelling around the Gulf Coast of #Florida and I have tons of photos to edit. Here's one of sneaky Barred Owl hanging out in a tree at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve.

#Photography #Bird #Birds #Owl
A barred owl sits perched in the crook of a tree.
May 30, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Today is opening day at #EpicUniverse and it really is the characters that bring the lands to life.

#Photography #UniversalOrlando #ThemePark #Florida
The Invisible Man stands on a small balcony with his signature face wrappings. Cosme Acajor, maker and seller of wands in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ministry of Magic Dart and his Viking handler make an appearance in Isle of Berk Gobber talks to a guest at the counter of his shop in Isle of Berk.
May 22, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Super Nintendo World at night in #EpicUniverse

#Photography #UniversalOrlando #ThemePark #Florida
The colorful land with various enemy creatures and the signature Mario flag pole at the top. Peach's Castle stands as the entrance to the land Piranha Plants lit up at night in front of Bowser's Castle The colorful land with various enemy creatures and the signature Mario flag pole at the top.
May 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Isle of Berk at #EpicUniverse

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Boats docked in the waters of Isle of Berk Wood carving of Hiccup meeting Toothless surrounded by wildflowers A stone map of Isle of Berk with various dragons A large fountain surrounded by guests at Isle of Berk
May 19, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Wizarding World at #EpicUniverse

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French style buildings with a large Coupe de Quidditch sign A multi-story French themed hotel with a sign that reads Le Mollusque Nocturne A pedestrian stairwell between French style buildings A side alley with faded posters and a non-functional fountain
May 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM