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Lonnie Huffman
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I'm a retired, full-time RVer exploring North America with my partner in our home on wheels.
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Lonnie Huffman @virtuallonz.bsky.social · Mar 25
RV life has taken my partner & I across North America many times. Here are a few favorite Western USA shots.
🔸Canyonlands NP
🔸Quartzsite AZ Sunset
🔸Devils Tower:
🔸Castle Dome Moonrise, Imperial County California.
#RVLife #RoadTrip #TravelPhotography #LandscapePhotography #WesternUSA #AdventureTravel
A person with dark hair, wearing a dark gray jacket and dark pants, crouches on a reddish-brown rocky outcropping overlooking a vast canyon. The canyon walls are layered rock in shades of red, orange, and tan. A prominent mesa with a flat top stands in the distance. The sky is overcast with gray and white clouds. Sparse vegetation, including a gnarled juniper tree, grows on the foreground slope. A tall saguaro cactus stands prominently in the center of the frame against a vibrant sunset in Quartzsite, AZ. The cactus is silhouetted, showing its ribbed trunk and two prominent arms. The sunset sky is a blend of orange, yellow, and blue, with clouds streaked across the horizon. Desert scrub vegetation is visible in the foreground. Devils Tower, a tall, fluted rock formation, rises prominently in the center of the frame against a clear blue sky. The tower's gray rock shows distinct vertical striations. A forested hill in the foreground slopes down to a grassy meadow. The hill features red earth and scattered trees, including evergreens and deciduous trees with bright green leaves. A full, bright moon, appearing slightly orange, hangs in a twilight sky above a silhouetted mountain range. The moon is centered in the frame, and the mountains, including the distinct peak of Castle Dome Mountain, are seen in the distance against a purple-pink sky. The photo was taken at Imperial Dam LTVA in Imperial County, California.
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This Wolf Eel (Anarrhichthys ocellatus) didn't seem happy to have its picture taken at the Seaside Aquarium in Seaside, Oregon.
#WolfEel #AnarrhichthysOcellatus #Eel #MarineLife #SeasideAquarium #SeasideOregon #OregonCoast #Aquarium #Fish #CoolCreatures #OceanLife #InterestingFish
A close-up photograph taken at the Seaside Aquarium in Seaside, Oregon, shows the head and upper body of a Wolf Eel (Anarrhichthys ocellatus) resting on what appears to be the sandy or rocky bottom of its enclosure. The eel has a robust, elongated body with a predominantly grey coloration, overlaid with irregular dark grey to black spots of varying sizes. Its head is large and somewhat blunt, with a visible small, dark eye. The mouth is closed, but the thick lips and the suggestion of strong, protruding teeth give it a distinctive appearance. The texture of the eel's skin appears slightly rough or wrinkled. To the left of the head, a portion of a fin, likely a pectoral fin, is visible, showing a similar grey and spotted pattern. The background is slightly blurred but suggests a brownish substrate. The lighting appears to be artificial, likely from above or in front of the enclosure.
April 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Shoshone Falls in Twin Falls, Idaho is often called the "Niagara of the West".

#waterfall #nature #travel #landscape #outdoors #naturephotography #travelphotography #adventure #beautifuldestinations #shoshonefalls #twinfalls #idaho #visitidaho #southernidaho #idahome
April 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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A beautiful Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) fishing Lake Martin in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.
#GreatBlueHeron #BirdPhotography #Louisiana #LakeMartin #Wildlife #BirdsOfBluesky #Nature #NaturePhotography #LouisianaWildlife #LouisianaNature #BreauxBridge #Acadiana
A tall Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) with grey and blue plumage, a long neck, and a yellow beak stands amongst green vegetation in the still water of Lake Martin in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.
April 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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This beautiful Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) looks like jewelry, but millions of them together destroy the rosebush in my Vermont garden.
#JapaneseBeetle #Insects #Wildlife #Nature #Bug #GardenPests #Gardening #Vermont #NewburyVT #RoseBush #Entomology #InsectPhotography #MacroPhotography
Close-up of a Japanese beetle, showcasing its shiny green head, reddish-brown elytra (wing covers), and white tufts along its abdomen, perched on a textured green leaf.
April 6, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Have you ever been to Arches National Park in Utah? Double Arch was definitely a highlight of my visit!
#ArchesNationalPark #Utah #NationalParks #DoubleArch #Travel #Nature #NothingLastsForever
A wide shot of Double Arch, two massive natural sandstone arches connected at their base, against a clear, bright blue sky. The larger arch curves high and wide, while the smaller arch is nestled beneath and slightly to the left. The reddish-orange rock formations show textured surfaces and layers. Small figures of people are visible at the base of the arches, emphasizing their immense size.
April 6, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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Here are four different sunrise pictures of the same Castle Dome Mountains taken from the same vantage point on four different days. This just goes to show that returning to the same spot can be a whole new experience.
#Sunrise #ImperialDamLTVA #RVLife #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography
Taken on January 19, 2024, a wide, horizontal photograph captures a vibrant sunrise scene. The sky, occupying the upper two-thirds of the frame, is ablaze with warm colors. Layers of bright orange dominate the lower portion of the sky, gradually transitioning to softer pinks and hazy creams towards the top. Wispy, horizontal cloud formations with slightly darker orange tones stretch across the middle of the sky. In the lower third of the image, the dark, jagged silhouette of the Castle Dome Mountains extends across the horizon. The individual peaks and valleys of the mountain range are clearly distinguishable against the bright sky. The foreground is a solid expanse of dark, unlit land, providing a stark contrast to the colorful sky and silhouetted mountains. The overall feeling is one of warmth and the quiet beauty of early morning light. Taken on December 3, 2022, this horizontal photograph captures the pre-dawn sky over the Castle Dome Mountains. The upper portion of the sky is a deep, dark indigo blue, suggesting the darkness before sunrise. A vibrant band of magenta stretches across the horizon line, indicating the first hints of light. Below this colorful band, the stark, black silhouette of the Castle Dome Mountains is sharply defined against the brightening sky. The individual peaks and varied heights of the mountain range are clearly visible. The foreground occupies the lower half of the frame and is a solid, featureless expanse of black, emphasizing the darkness of the land before the sun has fully risen. The overall mood is one of quiet anticipation and the subtle beauty of the transition from night to day. Taken on November 22, 2022, this horizontal photograph shows the sunrise beginning to illuminate the landscape. The sky along the horizon is a brilliant blend of pink, vibrant orange, and soft yellow, creating a gradient of warm light that extends upwards. The silhouette of the Castle Dome Mountains remains prominent in the middle ground, but the increasing light reveals more of their jagged peaks and ridgelines. Subtle variations in the darkness of the mountains suggest depth and texture. The foreground occupies the lower half of the frame and shows a more defined desert landscape with uneven terrain and hints of sparse vegetation. The overall mood is one of awakening and the gradual unveiling of the scenery by the rising sun. Taken on March 27, 2022, this horizontal photograph captures a fully illuminated sunrise over the Castle Dome Mountains. The sky is a brilliant expanse of bright golden and yellow light, filling the upper two-thirds of the frame. Closer to the horizon, a band of fiery orange and deep red adds warmth and intensity to the scene. The Castle Dome Mountains are now more clearly visible, appearing as darker, rugged silhouettes against the bright morning sky. The individual peaks and formations of the mountain range are distinct. The foreground occupies the lower portion of the frame and is still somewhat shadowed, but the details of the desert landscape, including the texture of the ground and sparse vegetation, are becoming more apparent. The overall feeling is one of a bright and beautiful morning, showcasing the majesty of the desert landscape under the full light of the rising sun.
April 3, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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Happy campers at La Posa South LTVA in Quartzsite, Arizona begin to worry as a rare desert storm looms.
#Quartzsite #Arizona #DesertSky #StormySky #CloudPhotography #RVLife #TravelPhotography #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #AmazingSky
A wide shot taken at La Posa South LTVA in Quartzsite, Arizona, captures a dramatic, cloudy sky dominating the upper two-thirds of the frame over a desert landscape. The sky is filled with heavy, dark gray storm clouds, showing variations in texture and depth. Some areas appear almost black, hinting at rain, while others have lighter gray tones where the clouds might be thinner or catching a bit of light. Below the dramatic sky, the horizon line shows a series of dark, rugged mountain ranges in silhouette against a lighter, hazy sky. In the foreground, a flat, arid landscape dotted with sparse vegetation, including dry bushes and what looks like cacti, stretches across the bottom of the image. Several white RVs of different sizes are parked along what seems to be a dirt road or open area in the middle ground, suggesting a gathering or RV park. A few other elements, like a small orange tent and some indistinct structures, are also visible in the landscape, adding to the sense of scale and the vastness of the sky. The overall mood of the photo is one of awe and anticipation due to the powerful presence of the storm clouds.
April 3, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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An American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) at Lake Martin in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.
#AmericanAlligator #Alligator #Wildlife #LouisianaWildlife #LakeMartin #BreauxBridge #SwampLife #NaturePhotography #Reptiles #WildlifePhotography #SeeTheWorld
A medium shot of an American alligator lying on a moss-covered log near the edge of dark water. The alligator is positioned in the foreground, facing left, with its head, front legs, and part of its tail visible. Its dark skin appears bumpy and ridged due to its bony plates. Green vegetation grows on the log and along the water's edge in the background, suggesting a wetland or swampy area at Lake Martin in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.
April 2, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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A little blue heron (Egretta caerulea) on the Bayou La Rose in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.
#LittleBlueHeron #Heron #BirdsOfLouisiana #LouisianaWildlife #BayouLaRose #BreauxBridge #NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #BlueskyBirds #EgrettaCaerulea #Birds
A slender, medium-sized little blue heron (Egretta caerulea) with blue-gray plumage stands on a fallen log near a body of water. The heron has a long, pointed blue beak and long, dark legs. Its neck is long and slightly curved, and it has a few wispy feathers extending from the back of its head. The background shows green vegetation and the dark, reflective surface of the Bayou La Rose.
April 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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A road trip through Grand Tetons National Park in Wyoming.
#GrandTetonNationalPark #GrandTetons #Wyoming #NationalParks #MountainViews #RoadTrip #ScenicDrive #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography
A straight paved road leads towards the majestic, jagged peaks of the Grand Teton mountain range, some capped with snow, under a clear blue sky. Evergreen trees line the left side of the road, while sagebrush and a walking path are visible on the right.
April 2, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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A bull guards his pasture in Oacoma, South Dakota.
#BlackAngus #Bull #OacomaSD #SouthDakota #Agriculture #Ranching #Livestock #GreatPlains
A solid black bull stands in the center of a field of vibrant green grass under a clear blue sky dotted with a few wispy white clouds. Gentle, rolling hills covered in similar green grass rise in the background, creating a sense of depth and open space.
April 1, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Wild burros, a Jenny and her foal, in the Little Picacho Wilderness Area near Bard, California.
#WildBurros #Burros #JennyAndFoal #Foal #Wildlife #Nature #Landscape #ImperialCounty #California #Photography #Bluesky #CuteAnimals
A light brown adult female wild burro (Jenny) stands protectively next to her light brown foal in a rocky, arid landscape in Imperial County, California. The Jenny is on the left, facing left, and is slightly larger than her foal, who stands on the right, facing forward. The ground is covered in dark brown and grey rocks with sparse vegetation. In the background, rolling brown mountains meet a clear, light blue sky. The scene is bathed in warm, natural late-afternoon light.
April 1, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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I took this photo last week at El Malpais National Monument near Grants, New Mexico.
#NationalMonument #NewMexico #LandscapePhotography #Southwest #Nature #Geology #Travel #OutdoorAdventures #NewMexicoTrue
A wide shot of a dramatic, light brown sandstone mesa at El Malpais National Monument under a bright blue sky dotted with puffy white clouds. The mesa has vertical cracks and some dark openings, with sparse green vegetation, including juniper trees, growing on its flat top and at its steep base. In the foreground, there's dry, tan grassland and more green shrubs and trees, also including juniper trees. A hazy, dark mountain range is visible in the distance on the left.
April 1, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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I saw these spotted seals (Phoca largha) at Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska.
#KenaiFjords #Alaska #Wildlife #Seals #Nature #Photography #NationalPark #WildlifePhotography
Five spotted seals (Phoca largha) are gathered closely together on a patch of ice. The seals have smooth, streamlined bodies covered in fur ranging from a pale silver to a warm tan, marked with distinct, dark blotches and spots. The two seals closest to the camera are positioned lower, their heads turned directly towards the viewer, revealing their whiskered muzzles and curious expressions. Behind them, the other seals are in various poses of rest, some lying flat, others with their heads slightly raised. The ice is bright white with subtle variations in its surface. The background is out of focus, showing a muted gray expanse.
April 1, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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This is Skull Canyon in Leadore, Idaho.
#SkullCanyon #LeadoreIdaho #Idaho #Canyon #Mountains #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #MountainViews #ScenicViews #BeautifulIdaho #OutdoorAdventures #ExploreIdaho #ClearBlueSky #SunnyDay
A scenic landscape photograph of Skull Canyon. Lush green, gently sloping hills covered with small evergreen trees fill the foreground, leading the eye towards towering, textured rock formations that form the canyon walls. Beyond the canyon, a vast green valley stretches out to a majestic range of snow-dusted mountains under a bright blue sky with a few wispy clouds.
March 31, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Adorable otters at Grandfather Mountain in Foscoe, North Carolina.
#Otters #CuteAnimals #Wildlife #GrandfatherMountain #NorthCarolina #NaturePhotography #AnimalPhotography #AltText #Accessibility #FurryFriends
Three adorable otters with sleek brown and tan fur are nestled together inside an overturned garbage can filled with dry, brown leaves. They're playing in the bucket of leaves, looking upwards with bright eyes and wet noses.
March 31, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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Here are two views of Mt. Saint Helens in Washington.
#MountStHelens #WashingtonState #PNW #Volcano #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #TravelPhotography #ExploreWashington #WashingtonAdventures #NationalMonument #NatureLovers #EcologicalRecovery
This photograph captures the grandeur of Mount St. Helens, with its distinctive horseshoe-shaped crater, set against a backdrop of a clear blue sky. The foreground features evergreen trees and recovering vegetation, illustrating the resilience of nature in the face of volcanic activity. A scenic, layered view of mountainous terrain under a clear, light blue sky. In the distance, the snow-capped peak of Mount St. Helens rises prominently, its upper slopes showing patches of white against a lighter gray. Several ranges of forested mountains, varying in shades of dark green and blue-green, cascade towards the foreground. The closest layer features a field of dry, golden-brown grasses interspersed with common yarrow wildflowers, their delicate white, clustered flower heads slightly blurred to indicate proximity. The overall impression is one of depth and vastness, showcasing the natural beauty of the mountain landscape.
March 30, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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My favorite sunrise this winter at Imperial Dam LTVA in Imperial County, CA. Those are the Castle Dome Mountains and they're 25 miles away from where I took the photo.
#CastleDomeMountains #ImperialCounty #California #Sunrise #DesertSunrise #GoldenHour #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography
A breathtaking sunrise over the silhouetted peaks of the Castle Dome Mountains in Imperial County, California. The sky is ablaze with vibrant oranges, reds, and hints of yellow, contrasting beautifully with the dark, jagged mountain range on the horizon.
March 30, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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This is La Ventana Natural Arch at El Malpais National Monument in Grants, New Mexico.
#LaVentanaArch #ElMalpais #NationalMonument #NewMexico #NaturalArch #Geology #LandscapePhotography #TravelNewMexico #Southwest #Nature #ElMalpaisNationalMonument
A wide shot looking up at the impressive La Ventana Natural Arch in El Malpais National Monument, New Mexico. The large sandstone arch spans a significant gap in the towering, light-colored cliffs. Green trees and vegetation grow at the base of the cliffs below the arch, and a clear blue sky is visible above.
March 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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This is a sandstone bluff in the box canyon at El Morro National Monument in Ramah, New Mexico.
#ElMorro #NationalMonument #NewMexico #NMTrue #Sandstone #Geology #BoxCanyon #LandscapePhotography #Travel #Southwest #NationalParks #Nature
A tall, light brown sandstone bluff stands prominently in the center of the frame, surrounded by green trees and vegetation within the box canyon at El Morro National Monument. The bluff shows layers of rock and some weathering.
March 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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RV life has taken my partner & I across North America many times. Here are a few favorite Western USA shots.
🔸Canyonlands NP
🔸Quartzsite AZ Sunset
🔸Devils Tower:
🔸Castle Dome Moonrise, Imperial County California.
#RVLife #RoadTrip #TravelPhotography #LandscapePhotography #WesternUSA #AdventureTravel
A person with dark hair, wearing a dark gray jacket and dark pants, crouches on a reddish-brown rocky outcropping overlooking a vast canyon. The canyon walls are layered rock in shades of red, orange, and tan. A prominent mesa with a flat top stands in the distance. The sky is overcast with gray and white clouds. Sparse vegetation, including a gnarled juniper tree, grows on the foreground slope. A tall saguaro cactus stands prominently in the center of the frame against a vibrant sunset in Quartzsite, AZ. The cactus is silhouetted, showing its ribbed trunk and two prominent arms. The sunset sky is a blend of orange, yellow, and blue, with clouds streaked across the horizon. Desert scrub vegetation is visible in the foreground. Devils Tower, a tall, fluted rock formation, rises prominently in the center of the frame against a clear blue sky. The tower's gray rock shows distinct vertical striations. A forested hill in the foreground slopes down to a grassy meadow. The hill features red earth and scattered trees, including evergreens and deciduous trees with bright green leaves. A full, bright moon, appearing slightly orange, hangs in a twilight sky above a silhouetted mountain range. The moon is centered in the frame, and the mountains, including the distinct peak of Castle Dome Mountain, are seen in the distance against a purple-pink sky. The photo was taken at Imperial Dam LTVA in Imperial County, California.
March 25, 2025 at 12:44 AM