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WillowTheWhisper🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈📸
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Writer, photographer, IT specialist in training.
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Does anyone else use lens balls/crystal balls in their photography? These are the only two I got, but they're singe of my most popular pics.

#photography #nature #crystalballphotography #keplercascades #yellowstonenationalpark
A crystal ball placed on a wooden surface captures an inverted image of a serene landscape. Inside the crystal ball, a tall tree stands in the middle of a sunlit meadow, surrounded by a forest with clear blue skies above. The background outside the ball is greyscaled and blurred, highlighting the sharp, vibrant scene within the sphere. Thin, out-of-focus blades of grass are visible to the right. A crystal ball rests on a rock at Kepler Cascades, capturing an inverted, vibrant reflection of the surrounding landscape. Inside the ball, lush green trees and the clear blue sky are vividly visible. Outside the ball, the background is in grayscale, displaying a forested area with tall pine trees and rocky terrain. The contrast highlights the colors within the lens ball against the monochrome surroundings.
November 24, 2024 at 6:58 PM
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From bubbling pools to misty skies, #Yellowstone is a #geothermal paradise.

#nature #landscapephotography #nature #naturephotography #geyser #hotspring #castlegesyer #lonestargeyser #mammothhotsprings #oldfaithful
Castle Geyser is erupting, releasing a large plume of steam and water into the air. The geyser's rocky cone structure is prominent in the foreground, while a backdrop of trees and rugged snow-covered mountain slopes completes the scene. The image depicts the Lone Star Geyser in the morning light. Steam rises from the geyser, creating a misty veil that catches the soft glow of the sun. Surrounding the geyser, tall pine trees stand silhouetted against the sky. The early morning light casts gentle shadows and highlights the textures of the landscape. A panoramic view from the top of Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park. The image showcases terraces of mineral deposits in shades of white, orange, and brown, creating a layered effect. In the background, a forested mountain range stretches under a clear blue sky, contrasting with the stark, colorful formations in the foreground. The scene captures the unique geothermal landscape and natural beauty of the area. Steam billows from Old Faithful geyser, blending into a dense fog under a muted sun. The landscape is silhouetted with scattered trees on the horizon, creating a mysterious and atmospheric scene.
November 21, 2024 at 10:15 PM
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Sunset and the following sunrise because I'm an insomniac! Santa Fe, New Mexico.
A vibrant sunset paints the sky with hues of orange, yellow, and pink. The sun, nearing the horizon, casts long shadows across a landscape dotted with dark, silhouetted trees and distant mountains. The sun rises above a mountain range, casting long shadows across the landscape. The sky is a gradient of orange and blue, with wisps of clouds lingering near the horizon. Silhouetted trees stand tall in the foreground, adding depth to the scene.
November 20, 2024 at 2:25 PM
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Taken during a #bloodmoon in 2022.

#photography #nightsky #moon #lunareclipse
A partially eclipsed moon glows red above a dark building, the Old Faithful Inn, illuminated windows sparkling against a deep blue night sky. A close-up view of the moon during a partial lunar eclipse, illuminated against a dark sky backdrop. A lunar eclipse hangs in a clear blue sky, framed by dark evergreen trees against a distant forested landscape.
November 19, 2024 at 6:53 PM
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Something #bugs me about these pictures...

I don't actually know what the third one is. Could someone help me out? If it helps, it was found in Zion National Park.

#nature #photography #insects #butterflies #bees
Two vivid orange butterflies flutter near purple flowers in a sunlit garden, showcasing their delicate wings in motion. A close-up of purple flowers with a bee perched on one, set against a blurred green background. Sunlight illuminates the scene. An orange-brown insect with long legs perched on a green leaf, surrounded by blurred earthy background. Sunlight highlights its features.
November 18, 2024 at 4:06 PM
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Some of my best (and only) #blackandwhite #photography

#nature #landscapephotography #architecturalphotography #flowers #mountains #zion #yellowstone #grandtetons
A dramatic black-and-white landscape features towering rock formations against a clear sky, surrounded by rugged terrain. Zion National Park. Black and white image of jagged snow-capped mountains, the Grand Tetons, under a partly cloudy sky, showcasing dramatic peaks and textured slopes. The Old Faithful Inn, a large, rustic lodge with multiple peaks, surrounded by trees and a winding path, busy with visitors. Black and white photo. Three bright yellow flowers stand out against a monochrome background of dry grass and twigs, creating a striking contrast.
November 17, 2024 at 8:45 PM
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#flowers and #mushrooms

#nature #photography #fungi
A close-up of a small mushroom nestled among green grass and foliage, with earthy tones and natural woodland surroundings. Three vibrant yellow flowers surrounded by a monochrome background of dried grass and foliage. A close-up of green leaves with a cluster of white flowers set against a dark background, highlighting their delicate features. Brown and orange fungi grow on a textured log, surrounded by lush green foliage and blurred nature in the background.
November 17, 2024 at 2:22 AM
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I present you: Yellow-bellied #Marmots of #Yellowstone

#photography #wildlife
Two playful marmots are interacting on rocky ground, surrounded by stones and greenery in a sunny environment. Three marmots sit on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by green foliage and flowers, basking in the sunlight. A marmot stands on a rock, gazing into the distance. Its fur is a mix of brown and orange, with a textured appearance. A marmot sits on a rock amidst greenery, with fallen logs and shrubs in the surrounding landscape. A younger marmot sits on top of them.
November 16, 2024 at 8:55 PM
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This weekend's mostly been Folklore 101 by Dr. Jeana Jorgensen, but I've been bouncing between both.
Two books on a quilted surface: "Languages of the World" by Asya Pereltsvaig and "Folk Lore 101" by Dr. Jeana Jorgensen.
November 16, 2024 at 8:40 PM
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So, what's everybody's nerdiest hobbies? Mine are linguistics and folkloristics. My current reads:
Two books on a quilted surface: "Languages of the World" by Asya Pereltsvaig and "Folklore 101" by Dr. Jeana Jorgensen.
November 16, 2024 at 7:58 PM
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Good morning, #santafe and Bluesky.

#sunrise #photography
Silhouette of mountains at sunrise, with a gradient of blue to orange in the sky and distant city lights twinkling below. A serene sunrise over distant mountains with a soft golden light breaking through a hazy sky, creating a tranquil atmosphere.
November 16, 2024 at 3:45 PM
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Tonight's #sunset over #santafe

#photography
A vibrant sunset casts golden light over silhouetted trees and distant mountains, with clouds scattered across the sky.
November 16, 2024 at 3:32 AM
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#Birds of Yellowstone and Grand Tetons National Parks #wildlife #naturephotography
A yellow bird perched on the tip of a pine tree branch, surrounded by lush green foliage in a blurred background. A small finch with a reddish cap and brown streaked feathers dishes through green grass and tiny flowers. A grouse with mottled feathers flaps its wings while perched on a moss-covered log, surrounded by lush green foliage. A white pelican glides gracefully against a bright blue sky, surrounded by fluffy white clouds.
November 15, 2024 at 10:28 PM
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I'm about to start my seventh winter season in Yellowstone, I constantly get asked how I can work somewhere so cold (at least once a season, it gets down to -40°). Well... #yellowstonenationalpark #winter #waterfall #fog
The sun rises behind a snowy landscape, casting shadows of trees and steam rising from the ground under a cloudy sky. A solitary pine tree stands near a shimmering waterway, enveloped in a dog as a bright sun looms in a foggy sky. A misty winter scene with tall, barren trees silhouetted against a bright sun, casting long shadows on the snow-covered ground. A cascading waterfall surrounded by snow-covered rocks and icy formations, with trees framing the scene.
November 15, 2024 at 4:52 PM
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Spent a day in Zion National Park earlier this year. #ZionNP #sacreddatura #landscapephotography #blackandwhite #desertphotography
Lush green shrubs and grasses grow among red rock formations, with trees and vibrant foliage surrounding the area. A closeup of a white flower in soft focus, featuring delicate petals and a visible stamen at its center against a blurred background. A stunning landscape showcases red rock formations rising above lush green vegetation near a winding river. A dramatic black-and-white landscape featuring towering cliffs and steep rock formations amidst desert greenery and clear skies.
November 15, 2024 at 1:53 PM
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Sadly, disbelief in and questioning of bisexuality is nothing new. Even David Bowie wasn't safe.
November 14, 2024 at 10:34 PM
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So I've worked at Yellowstone for almost seven years, meaning I was there when the flood happened. Since there were only park employees, this little one was able to enjoy Grotto Geyser in peace.
A chipmunk sitting on a wooden barrier watching a geyser.
November 14, 2024 at 5:01 PM
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So, I'm visiting Santa Fe, NM, and the first day, a major snow storm hits. When it was over, I needed to get pics! #snow #santafe #nature
Sunlit steam winding through snowy landscape with bare and autumn-hued trees under a partly cloudy sky. Person walking along a snow-covered path line with vibrant red autumn trees under a bright blue sky. Small stream flowing through a snow-covered forest with green foliage illuminated by sunlight. A serene winter landscape with a winding river surrounded by snow-covered rocks and vibrant autumn foliage.
November 14, 2024 at 4:41 PM
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Hello, Bluesky! I've never been good at talking about myself, so here's what I think is my best picture. Taken in Grand Tetons National Park.
A patch of yellow flowers in a green field with trees and mountains in the background.
November 14, 2024 at 3:43 PM