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Bob Burmaster
@rburmaster.bsky.social
3 kids, 1 wife, 1 dog
Family, photography, nature, animals, hikes, soccer, humor, integrity, kindness, and respect are my things
Let’s all stop giving enormous power and influence to deeply horrible humans. THEN the planet will be greater
Minneapolis, MN
Northern lights visible above Lake Nokomis and the distant Minneapolis skyline - 11/11/2025
November 12, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Fall in Minneapolis is my favorite.
October 30, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Peak fall colors have arrived in my area.
October 20, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Sandhill Cranes on
slow motion during evening dusk at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge.

#birds #birding #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #photography #animals #photographersunited #blueskyartshow
October 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Furry Friends Friday 🐶
September 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
As always, follow the money. Nexstar Media is allegedly responsible for pressuring Disney/ABC to indefinitely preempt Jimmy Kimmel. And it’s not hard to find out why Nexstar’s leadership is very interested in remaining in good graces with Marmalade Mussolini. #jimmykimmel #kimmel
September 18, 2025 at 1:40 AM
My favorite pic from this morning with a group of fall migrating hummingbirds on stopover at Longfellow Gardens in Minneapolis.

#birds #birding #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #photography #animals #photographersunited #blueskyartshow
September 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
A few of my favorite pics from this morning with the hummingbirds at Longfellow Gardens in Minneapolis.
September 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
My favorite pic from my Sunday morning visit to one of my local city gardens.
September 15, 2025 at 1:16 PM
My favorite photos from today. #NaturePhotography
September 7, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Happy International Dog Day! This is my bestie, James. #internationaldogday
August 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Monarchs are on the move. I found more than a few this morning in Minneapolis. #naturephotography
August 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
My favorite photo from my wander through Lyndale Gardens in Minneapolis this morning. Monarch migration draws nigh.
August 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Busy Black Swallowtail at Longfellow Gardens in Minneapolis this evening.
August 19, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Baby Green Heron spotted during my early photo hike today.
August 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Backyard buddy.
August 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
My favorite from today’s early evening photo hike. #naturephotography
August 12, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Encountered a few pretty Black Swallowtails yesterday while wandering through the big gardens. #wildlifephotography
August 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
My favorite find during my morning hike today, an especially pretty Banded Meadowhawk.
August 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Pretty pollinators were active at Dowling and Longfellow Gardens in Minneapolis this morning.
August 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
First of year Eastern Tiger Swallowtail for me early today.
#wildlifephotography
August 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Early pollinator photo hike this morning at Coldwater Spring in Minneapolis.
July 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Postcard Seattle sunset last night. #photography
July 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Happy Superb Owl Sunday to all those who observe.
February 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I’m here. May truth, integrity, empathy, kindness, generosity, and respect reign supreme.

Here’s a rare Boreal Owl I encountered in northern Minnesota recently.
January 31, 2025 at 3:47 AM