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Wood Sprite Photo
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📸 Wildlife & nature photography 🌿
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Perfect camouflage at work. A small anole clings to the tree bark, nearly invisible unless you slow down long enough to notice. One of those blink-and-you-miss-it moments in the woods.
#Anole #WildlifePhotography #ForestDetails #NaturePhotography #Camouflage #TexasWildlife
Close-up of a lizard clinging to textured tree bark.
December 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Standing beneath the General Grant Tree in Kings Canyon National Park. This giant sequoia is the world’s 2nd largest tree by volume and a humbling reminder of deep time.
#Trees #KingsCanyonNationalPark #GeneralGrantTree #GiantSequoia #AncientForest #NaturePhotography #WoodSpriteRoadTrip
The General Grant Tree rises from the forest floor in Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park, its massive reddish-brown trunk towering above surrounding conifers with a sign at its base identifying it as the Nation’s Christmas Tree.
December 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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A dense field of stars stretches across the night sky, with the Milky Way forming a faint band overhead.
#Astrophotography #NightSky #MilkyWay #Stars #DarkSkies #NightPhotography #WoodSpritePhoto
A night sky filled with countless stars, with a faint, cloudy band of the Milky Way visible. Thin clouds pass across parts of the sky, and the dark silhouettes of trees appear along the bottom edge of the image.
December 24, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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Three red-eared sliders stacked on a mossy log, soaking up the quiet warmth of the pond. A fleeting moment of balance, patience, and reflection. This image is available as a print at WoodSpritePhoto.com?....
#Turtle #WildlifePhotography #NatureMoments #PondLife #TexasWildlife
Three red-eared slider turtles (Trachemys scripta elegans) bask on a moss-covered log in a body of water. The turtles are sorted by size, with the largest at the bottom and the smallest at the top. The water reflects the log and turtles.
December 23, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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A leaf-covered path pulling you forward, step by step. No rush, no noise—just the quiet promise of whatever’s around the bend. Follow and share for more slow walks through the woods.
#ForestPath #AutumnWalks #NaturePhotography #QuietTrails #FallMood #WoodlandWander #WoodSpritePhoto
A dirt path covered in fallen leaves leads deeper into a wooded area. Trees line both sides of the path, and a fallen log rests on the right side.
December 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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A massive conifer reaching into a clear blue sky in Sequoia National Park. These forests are filled with trees that have stood for centuries, shaped by altitude, weather, and time.
#SequoiaNationalPark #AncientForest #CaliforniaNature #LandscapePhotography #NatureDetails #WoodSpriteRoadTrip
A tall conifer tree with a thick trunk and dense green branches rises against a bright blue sky in Sequoia National Park, viewed from below to emphasize its height and age.
December 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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A solitary turtle rests on a fallen log, half-hidden by leaves and shadow. Stillness like this is easy to miss unless you slow down enough to notice it.
#Turtle #WildlifePhotography #NatureQuiet #ForestPond #TexasWildlife
A turtle rests on a fallen log in a wooded area with water visible below.
December 22, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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A downy woodpecker pauses between branches, silhouetted against a clear blue sky. Small, quiet moments like this are easy to miss unless you’re looking up.
#DownyWoodpecker #Woodpecker #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #BackyardBirds #NatureMoments
A downy woodpecker perched on a tree branch against a blue sky.
December 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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The General Sherman Tree—the largest tree on Earth by volume—rises quietly in Sequoia National Park. A reminder of just how small we are, and how long nature can endure.
#SequoiaNationalPark #GeneralShermanTree #GiantSequoia #NaturePerspective #LandscapePhotography #WoodSpriteRoadTrip
The General Sherman Tree towering above surrounding forest in Sequoia National Park, with its massive reddish-brown trunk rising high among smaller conifers and a fenced viewing area at the base.
December 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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A single autumn leaf holding on, with a tiny drop of dew hanging from its tip. Soft light, quiet color, and one small detail that made me stop. If this feels like fall to you, follow and share 🍂
#AutumnColors #FallDetails #NaturePhotography #LeafLovers #MorningDew #QuietMoments #WoodSpritePhoto
A single red maple leaf hangs from a branch against a blurred background of yellow and orange foliage.
December 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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A lone gull claims the high ground above an empty beach in Ventura, California. #HarborCove
#VenturaCalifornia #CoastalPhotography #Seabird #BeachScenes #NatureMoments #WoodSpriteRoadTrip
A seagull perched on a tall wooden post at a sandy beach in Ventura, California, with volleyball nets, a rocky jetty, and the ocean in the background under a pale sky.
December 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Masts crowd the horizon at the marina near the Channel Islands National Park visitor center. Though I didn't go out to the islands, I had a great morning exploring the Harbor Cove area in Ventura, CA.
#ChannelIslandsNationalPark #MarinaLife #CoastalPhotography #NatureAndTravel #WoodSpriteRoadTrip
A marina filled with tightly packed sailboats and fishing vessels, their tall masts rising into a pale sky near the Channel Islands National Park visitor center.
December 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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These iconic Joshua trees stand tall beneath an endless desert sky. This was the 2nd national park of my epic road trip from Houston to Vancouver, B.C., visiting 18 national parks in 37 days.
#JoshuaTreeNationalPark #JoshuaTree #DesertLandscape #NaturePhotography #PublicLands #WoodSpriteRoadTrip
Joshua trees scattered across a sandy desert plain in Joshua Tree National Park, with rocky hills in the background and wispy clouds stretching across a deep blue sky.
December 20, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Love stumbling upon a serene trail taken over by fall! 🍁🍂 The yellow leaves covering the ground, the gentle light peeking through the trees, and that tranquil moment when time seems to stand still. Hit follow if autumn also hits different for you! #FallColors #NaturePhotography #FallVibes
Ground covered in fallen yellow leaves in a wooded area with a wooden signpost and several palm trees.
December 20, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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Leaf-litter tank sighting confirmed 🍂🛡️
This armadillo wandered the woods like a stealth NPC, crunching leaves and ignoring me completely. Proof that even short hikes = excellent wildlife encounters. Follow for more trail magic.
#Wildlife #Armadillo #NatureHike #TexasWildlife #WildlifePhotography
A nine banded armadillo heads to bed after a busy night, on ground covered in fallen golden maple leaves. Nine-banded armadillo resting near the base of a tree on a bed of fallen leaves. Nine-banded armadillo resting on leaf litter in a wooded area. An armadillo stands on its hind legs next to a tree trunk in a wooded area. The ground is covered in fallen leaves.
December 19, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Check out this subtle burst of orange and pink amidst the greenery. 🍂 Fall isn’t always in your face; sometimes it whispers like this if you pause for just a moment. Hit follow for more serene scenes from the woods. #FallColors #AutumnDetails #NaturePhotography #WoodlandScenes #SeasonalChange
Close-up of orange sumac leaves against a blurred green background.
December 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Check out this chill turtle basking in the sun on a cozy log! The calm water mirrors the turtle and the lush greenery, setting a serene vibe. 🐢🌿 #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #OutdoorPhotography #Wildlife #NatureLovers #AnimalPhotography #WoodSpritePhoto #ExploreNature
This turtle is enjoying a sunny spot on a log. The still water reflects the turtle and the surrounding foliage, creating a peaceful scene.
December 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Wind-sculpted stone beneath streaked desert skies in Joshua Tree National Park. A place where rock, light, and silence feel perfectly balanced.
#JoshuaTreeNationalPark #DesertLandscape #LandscapePhotography #PublicLands #NaturePhotography
Rocky desert hill covered with boulders and sparse shrubs in Joshua Tree National Park, rising beneath wispy white clouds and a deep blue sky.
December 19, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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Check out these chill turtles soaking up the sun on a fallen log! The water's so calm, it's like a mirror reflecting their zen vibe. Looks like this spot is their go-to hangout. 🐢☀️ #NatureVibes #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #OutdoorPhotography #Wildlife #AnimalPhotography #NatureShots
Three turtles rest on a log in a body of water. The log and turtles are reflected in the still water. Trees and a wooden boardwalk are visible in the background.
December 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Check out this adorable Downy Woodpecker hanging upside down from a tree branch on its search for bugs! 🌳🕊️ #BirdPhotography #Birding #BirdLovers #BirdWatchers #BirdLife #BirdsOfInstagram #BirdNerd #FeatheredFriends #BackyardBirding #AvianPhotography #WildlifePhotography #Woodpecker
A Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) hanging from a tree branch with green leaves and a few yellow leaves visible in the background.
December 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Reaching straight into the desert sky, crowned with new growth. Even in harsh places, life keeps climbing.
#DesertPhotography #Cactus #MinimalNature #SouthwestVibes #NatureDetails #Saguaro #NationalPark
Tall green columnar cactus viewed from below, rising against a clear blue sky, with small buds and new growth forming at the top.
December 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Bands of color carved into the earth, each layer telling a deeper story of time and pressure. This landscape feels ancient, quiet, and endlessly patient.
#LandscapePhotography #PaintedDesert #NationalPark #Badlands #SouthwestLandscape #DesertTextures #NaturePhotography
Wide desert scene showing a long ridge of layered badlands with gray, black, and rust-red bands, rising above sparse grasses and dry ground under a pale blue sky.
December 18, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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Layered badlands stretching to the horizon, shaped by time and silence. The Southwest has a way of making everything else feel small.
#PaintedDesert #NationalPark #LandscapePhotography #Badlands #SouthwestViews #DesertLandscape #NaturePhotography #EarthTextures
Wide view of layered badlands with rounded red, tan, and gray hills in the foreground, stretching into a vast desert plain and distant mesas under a clear blue sky.
December 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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18 national parks. 37 days. 8,697 miles.
In May 2025, this road trip became a photo journey through deserts, mountains, wildlife, and light. Give me a follow, I’ll share what I saw—and what it changed in me.
#NationalParks #RoadTrip #PhotoJourney #LandscapePhotography #WildlifePhotography
Map of a long road trip across the western United States showing a looping route through multiple states. Labeled stops include North Cascades, Olympic, Pinnacles, Saguaro, and Mesa Verde National Parks, among others. The route covers 8,697 miles over 37 days, visiting 18 national parks.
December 17, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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What is this robin doing? Is this a mating display? It was just sitting there on the ground, wings spread over the ground for several minutes, before picking through leaves for bugs. #BirdPhotography #Birding #BirdLovers #BirdWatchers #BirdsOfInstagram #BirdNerd #BackyardBirding #WildlifePhotography
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) spreads its wings over fallen leaves.
December 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM