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Nick Chill Photo
@nickchillphoto.com
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📷 Landscape + Wildlife Photography
▪️ 𝘚𝘦𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘺 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨
🎗️ Veteran 4 Democracy + Climate
▪️ 𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸
🪷 Self-Realization + Human Rights 🏳️‍🌈
⚡ Rivian + Aptera EV 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨

📍 Decorah, IA
🔗 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 + 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: linktr.ee/nickchillphoto
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Sunset light on "chicken-of-the-woods" mushroom. Laetiporus sulphureus is a type of bracket #fungus which grow on trees. Taken in Backbone #StatePark, Dundee, #Iowa. (2025)

📷 #SonyAlpha a7IV
🛜 See the 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 feed

#nature #naturephotography #naturephotographer #plants #publiclands
A vertical photograph showing a cluster of pale yellow, shelf-like fungi, a type of bracket fungus or polypore known as "chicken-of-the-woods", growing on the side of a large, dark tree trunk in a forest. The fungi are illuminated by a warm, golden light—possibly the setting or rising sun—that seems to be shining into a crevice or cavity in the bark, making the mushrooms glow brightly against the shadowed wood. The surrounding forest environment is softly blurred in the background, with dark green foliage and some lighter green leaves (possibly maple) visible in the foreground and to the right. The contrast between the bright, warm-toned fungi and the dark, textured bark and shadows is strong.
November 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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I came across this handsome melanistic dark morph Eastern gray #squirrel in La Crosse, #Wisconsin. I mean, how cute is this little critter?! 🥰

📷 #SonyA7IV + Sony 200-600G
🛜 See the 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 feed

#naturephotography #wildlifephotography #mammals #wildlifephotographer #squirrel #cute
A photograph of a black-colored squirrel standing on its hind legs in a grassy area scattered with fallen brown leaves. The squirrel is facing left, with its front paws held close to its chest. The background is blurred with warm, sunlit colors of brown, tan, and green. The squirrel's tail is long and bushy.
November 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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A couple more photos of the #migrating #tundraswans along the edge of the #MississippiRiver near Brownsville, #Minnesota. (2025)

📷 #Sonya7IV + Sony 200-600 G
🛜 See the 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱

#wildlife #wildlifephotography #birdlover #waterfowl #birds #nature #photography #birdphotography
A side profile of a tundra swan in flight, viewed from slightly beneath, flying from left to right. The swan is set against a light blue sky background. A photo of a marshy river scene, with a dozen tundra swans in the water at the bottom of the frame, backed by a sticky, tree-lined land partition, behind which you can see more water. In the upper half of the frame are 7 swans flying straight toward the camera, spread across the frame from left to right in a near perfect line, with wings spread at varying angles.
November 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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It was amazing to see thousands of migrating tundra #swans, + other waterfowl, along the edge of the #MississippiRiver near Brownsville, #Minnesota. (2025)

📷 #Sony a7IV + Sony 200-600 G
🛜 See the 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱

#wildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #nature #photography #birdphotography
November 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Unpopular opinion: Opossums are adorable. They're also awesome animals! We appreciate our visitors.

#wildlife #backyardwildlife #opossums #mammals #Iowa #phonephotography #marsupial
Photo of an opossum on a deck next to a plate with bread on it. The photo is taken at night with light illuminating the foreground from the house.
November 6, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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November 1, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Have you ever seen one in person?
November 1, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Local Rivian vehicles are always helping to keep me excited for my future R2. 🙌🏼

This particular R1S has some beefy looking tires with a slightly negative offset (sticking out from the fender).

It also helps to follow the 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗩 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱. ✔️

#Rivian #ev #electricvehicles #evlife
A white Rivian R1S SUV, with off-road looking tires slightly sticking out beyond the fenders, is sitting in a parking lot.
October 28, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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More family portrait goodness.

#family #autumnvibes #familyportrait #fall #photography #midwest #iowaphotographer
A portrait of a family of six walking down a gravel path lined with trees in fall colors. The family includes two parents and four children of various ages. Most of the family is dressed in mustard yellow, olive green, and blue jeans. The mother in the center is carrying a small child on her hip. A wide shot of a couple standing on a large rock ledge, with the woman leaning into the man while they hold hands. The man is wearing a tan shirt and jeans, and the woman is wearing a long, mustard yellow dress. Behind them, a deep valley is covered in trees showing green, yellow, and red autumn foliage. A portrait of two mothers (sisters) and their children, all sitting on a set of low, rocky steps outside. The mother in center, wearing a sage green dress, sits in the middle with a child on her lap and another leaning on her. Behind her to her left is the second mother, dressed in mustard yellow. The children, a mix of boys and girls of various ages, are wearing coordinated fall-toned clothing, including plaid, yellow, tan, and olive green. They are backed by tall brown grass and a wooded area. A family portrait of a father, mother, and four daughters, posing playfully on rocky ground surrounded by dry grass and trees. The mother and eldest daughter are flexing their biceps. The family is dressed in coordinated yellow and olive green outfits, with one girl in the foreground wearing a plaid shirt and an olive green jacket.
October 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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I had an absolutely amazing time with this family portrait session. These folks were full of energy and so much fun. We couldn't have asked for better weather, with the fall colors complimenting their fantastic wardrobe choices.

#fallcolor #fallportraits #portraitphotography #photography #portrait
A portrait of three brothers of various ages standing on a weathered wooden dock. The oldest boy, tall with dark hair, wears a green and black plaid shirt. The youngest boy, in the center, wears an olive green henley shirt. The middle boy, with blonde hair, wears a rust-colored henley. They are all wearing jeans and brown boots. Behind them is a calm body of water and a forested hill with subtle hints of autumn color. A tight, low-angle crop of three children's legs and feet, showing them standing side-by-side on a weathered wooden dock. All three are wearing dark blue jeans and light brown, square-toed leather boots. The background is a blurred pond. A portrait of four sisters standing outside by a pond in autumn. The girls are wearing fall colors including a mustard yellow dress, an olive green jumpsuit, and a yellow top with a tan jacket. The youngest girl in the foreground wears a plaid flannel shirt tied at the waist over jeans. They all smile directly at the camera. A family portrait of a mother and her three sons walking toward the camera on a dirt path in a forest. The mother wears a long-sleeve, sage green dress with a wide brown belt and cowboy boots. The three boys, dressed in jeans and long-sleeve shirts in olive and rust colors, are holding hands. The trees lining the path have faint yellow autumn leaves.
October 21, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Use my link or code 4FFMR to get 15¢/gal extra on your first fill-up and 10% extra on your first restaurant or grocery purchase!
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#save #cashback #travel #gas
A screenshot of activity in the Upside app showing over $300 in lifetime earnings, and a list of individual fill-up earnings averaging between $1 and $4 back per fill-up.
October 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Bumblebee cuddle pile inside a hollyhock flower!

Bumblebees cluster in flowers to sleep and conserve warmth.

#wildlifephotography #teampixel #macrophotography #thisisiowa #insects #googlepixel8pro #googlepixel #bees #naturephotography #phonephotography #macrophotography #macro
A cluster of five bumble bees cling to the inside of a Hollyhock flower, keeping warm and protected overnight.
October 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Happy to see a Rivian tow vehicle at our small town's local campground. I've seen many on social and in-person at the Charged EV + RV Rally, but I've been casually watching our little campground.

#rivian #electrictruck #electricvehicle #ev #rvlife #happycamper #happyplace #electricrv #decorah #iowa
A dark Rivian R1T electric truck tow vehicle is parked in front of a large white travel trailer in a campsite surrounded by green grass and backed by tall green trees. Tow mirrors can be seen, attached to the Rivian's side mirrors.
September 21, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Are you familiar with the concept of a parking garage?
August 14, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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From what I hear they're still out there, and you can even find them on plugshare. We definitely saw them use them during the series. They're level twos, certainly not fast chargers.
August 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Like the R2 coming next year?
July 23, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Here's your classic red-winged blackbird on a cattail shot. Cardinal Marsh, Ridgeway, #Iowa. (2025)

📷 #Sonya7IV + Sony 200-600G
🛜 See the 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱

#wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #photography #birds #birdphotography #sonyalpha #sony #birdlover #shallowdof
A photo of a red-winged blackbird perched sideways on a cattail stem. We are looking at the bird's belly. It's mouth is open in the middle of a call. The background is a highly blurred, light brown texture.
July 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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A sandhill crane lies motionless atop its huge #nest in Cardinal Marsh, Cresco, #Iowa. (2025)

📷 #Sonya7IV + Sony 200-600G
🛜 See the 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱

#birds #birdphotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #sandhillcrane #photography #sonyphotographer #sonyalpha #iowaphotographer
A photo showing a sandhill crane laying on top of a huge stick nest in the middle of a marsh, surrounded by water. The crane is laying its head down over the side of the nest in an attempt to remain hidden. Cardinal Marsh, Cresco, Iowa.
July 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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A Virginia rail forages in Cardinal Marsh, Cresco, #Iowa. It was such a pleasant surprise to see this beautiful #rail. (2025)

📷 #Sonya7IV + Sony 200-600G

🛜 See the 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱

#wildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #birdphotography #birdlover #birding #nature #photography #midwest
A Virginia rail bird is seen walking through a swampy marsh, surrounded by dead reeds.
July 2, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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The prothonotary warbler stood out in the forest near Effigy Mounds National Monument #Iowa like a Pikachu! ⚡️ (2025)

📷 #Sonya7IV + Sony 200-600G
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#warbler #songbirds #publiclands #birds #birdsky #birdphotography #iowaphotographer #birding #aroundiowa #sonyalpha
A photo of a bright yellow prothonotary warbler with an open beak singing into into the sky. The bird is perched on a lichen covered, metal bridge railing with a dark blurry background behind it.
July 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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A busy beaver, er... I mean muskrat, while sitting among the wetlands of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. (2025)

📷 #Sonya7IV + Sony 200-600G
🛜 See the 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱

#wildlife #wildlifephotography #mammals #nature #photography #mississippiriver #sonyalpha
June 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Rivian + Airstream travel trailer is a match made in heaven! 🙌🏼❤️

...
#Repost: "This one’s been a passion project for a while. We took a vintage Airstream, gave it a full electric overhaul, and now it’s finally road-ready..."
- see more on the Rivian Instagram page

#Rivian #evlife #Airtream #rvlife
June 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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This is your reminder to get your "tree time" today. ❤️🌲🌳

📍 Twin Springs Park, #Decorah, #Iowa
📷 Google #Pixel8Pro

#teampixel #shotongoogle #madebygoogle #hiking #nature #bliss #treetime #photographerlife #midwestmoment #Midwestlife #thisisiowa #aroundiowa #ilovetrails #publiclands #agoodplace
June 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Quotes to live by, from Michael A. Singer's books 𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙐𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 & 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙡

Note: this is not in specific reference to larger political issues, but everyday situations & interactions.

#awakening #awareness #mindfulness #anxiety #freedom #theuntetheredsoul #selfrealization #innerpeace
“The moment in front of you is not bothering you. You are bothering yourself about the moment in front of you.” - 𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙐𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙, by 𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙚𝙡 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 "The only permanent solution to your problems is to go inside and let go of the part of you that seems to have so many problems with reality." - 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙡, by 𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙚𝙡 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧
June 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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(3/3) Photos from the awesome turnout for the 𝗡𝗢 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦! rally in Decorah, Iowa. Population under 8000 - nearly 1000 (maybe more) showed up to stand up for democracy!

#nokings #defenddemocracy #DemocracyUnderAttack #DemocracyMatters #wethepeople #bluecrew #democracy #fascism #takeaction #thisisiowa
June 14, 2025 at 11:14 PM