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Father of Five, Husband, Amateur Flower & Nature Photography, Loves Cats, Hotelier Founder: Artful Commons 501 (c)(3) www.artfulcommons.org

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A close-up photograph of a large golden-orange shelf mushroom growing high on the side of a tree in the Big Thicket. The mushroomโ€™s broad cap curves outward, revealing layered gills with deep, warm color. Smaller brown bracket fungi scatter across the bark in the background, adding texture without overwhelming the main subject. A thin green vine climbs downward beside the mushroom, giving a vertical contrast to the horizontal folds of the fungus. The bark is gray and rough, creating a strong textural backdrop to the soft, rippled shapes of the mushroom.

A close-up photograph of a large golden-orange shelf mushroom growing high on the side of a tree in the Big Thicket. The mushroomโ€™s broad cap curves outward, revealing layered gills with deep, warm color. Smaller brown bracket fungi scatter across the bark in the background, adding texture without overwhelming the main subject. A thin green vine climbs downward beside the mushroom, giving a vertical contrast to the horizontal folds of the fungus. The bark is gray and rough, creating a strong textural backdrop to the soft, rippled shapes of the mushroom.

"Moving on up to that deluxe apartment in the sky"

#Photography #NaturePhotography #Fungi #Mushrooms #FungiFriends #BigThicket #EastTexas #Texas #ForestPhotography #MacroNature #Nature #Forest

06.12.2025 17:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Close-up macro photograph showing cactus spines and water droplets on a bright green cactus surface. The image highlights sharp brown thorns, clear dew drops, textured cactus skin, and detailed plant structure. Strong lighting emphasizes one central spine while the surrounding spines are darker and desaturated, creating contrast and an abstract botanical effect. Suitable for keywords related to macro photography, cactus details, water droplets, plant textures, and nature close-ups.

Close-up macro photograph showing cactus spines and water droplets on a bright green cactus surface. The image highlights sharp brown thorns, clear dew drops, textured cactus skin, and detailed plant structure. Strong lighting emphasizes one central spine while the surrounding spines are darker and desaturated, creating contrast and an abstract botanical effect. Suitable for keywords related to macro photography, cactus details, water droplets, plant textures, and nature close-ups.

Macro Close-Up of Cactus Spines With Water Droplets on Green Surface

21.11.2025 17:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A symmetrical abstract pattern created from swirling smoke in white, blue, tan, and pink tones against a black background. The image shows curling tendrils and layered wisps of smoke forming mirrored shapes that resemble wings or flowing energy. Fine details of the smoke lines appear crisp and textured.

A symmetrical abstract pattern created from swirling smoke in white, blue, tan, and pink tones against a black background. The image shows curling tendrils and layered wisps of smoke forming mirrored shapes that resemble wings or flowing energy. Fine details of the smoke lines appear crisp and textured.

Some smoke art.
See more of my abstract stuff at
edigerphotography.etsy.com

#abstract #smoke #smokeart #smokephotography #edigerphotography #eastcoastkin

22.11.2025 16:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you sir. That means a lot coming from a master such as yourself (sincerely). Thank you

05.12.2025 23:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A close-up vertical photo of a tree trunk covered in bright green moss with many small, pale cream-colored bracket fungi growing outward in thin, shelf-like layers. The fungi are arranged in uneven rows up the trunk, each one about the size of a fingertip. The moss is dense and vibrant, filling the spaces between the brackets. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting the textures of both the moss and the fungi while the background fades into a gentle blur.

A close-up vertical photo of a tree trunk covered in bright green moss with many small, pale cream-colored bracket fungi growing outward in thin, shelf-like layers. The fungi are arranged in uneven rows up the trunk, each one about the size of a fingertip. The moss is dense and vibrant, filling the spaces between the brackets. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting the textures of both the moss and the fungi while the background fades into a gentle blur.

Further down the forest path from my friends place, I see a brand new development: little white houses with perfectly manicured green moss lawns. Not so sure about this forest gentrification๐Ÿ˜‚

#Photography #NaturePhotography #Fungi #FungiFriday #Mosstodon #Texas #EastTexas #BigThicket #ForestFriday

05.12.2025 23:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 59    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Three rust-colored mushrooms growing from a decaying log in a damp forest setting. The largest mushroom sits in the foreground with a wide, rippled cap and visible gills underneath. Behind it, a medium mushroom leans forward, partially shaded by the larger one. A smaller third mushroom stands slightly farther back, its cap just peeking into view. All three have thick, textured stems emerging from the wood. The backdrop is a dark, almost charcoal-black log with scattered green moss and soft bokeh, giving depth and a cool contrast to the warm tones of the mushrooms. The scene feels intimate and close to the forest floor, highlighting the small, hidden details of the woodland environment.

Three rust-colored mushrooms growing from a decaying log in a damp forest setting. The largest mushroom sits in the foreground with a wide, rippled cap and visible gills underneath. Behind it, a medium mushroom leans forward, partially shaded by the larger one. A smaller third mushroom stands slightly farther back, its cap just peeking into view. All three have thick, textured stems emerging from the wood. The backdrop is a dark, almost charcoal-black log with scattered green moss and soft bokeh, giving depth and a cool contrast to the warm tones of the mushrooms. The scene feels intimate and close to the forest floor, highlighting the small, hidden details of the woodland environment.

Visited some old friends in the forest today. Theyโ€™ve grown a bit since last time and showed up in new outfits. Good-looking bunch, and always a joy to photograph.

#Photography #NaturePhotography #Fungi #FungiFriends #FungiFriday #Texas #EastTexas #BigThicket #ForestFriday #MacroPhotography

05.12.2025 23:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 96    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Great lines, shadows, shapes and contrast. Fantastic work. Thank you

04.12.2025 18:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The great glass walls of Reykjavik's renowned concert hall, Harpa are like stacked ice cubes.  The interior is very bright, even for the limited daylight hours when this was taken in February.  The building offers many places to view the surroundings of hangout in places like these platforms along the stairs.

The great glass walls of Reykjavik's renowned concert hall, Harpa are like stacked ice cubes. The interior is very bright, even for the limited daylight hours when this was taken in February. The building offers many places to view the surroundings of hangout in places like these platforms along the stairs.

Harpa, Reykjavik

From the outside the shimmering glass is designed to mimic an iceberg. #AlphabetChallenge #WeekWforWindows #ClassicMono #UrbanGaze

Reykjavik, Iceland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ

#photography #originalcontent #architecture #blackandwhite๏ปฟ ๏ปฟ#monochrome #Iceland #Reykjavik #Travel #Iceland

04.12.2025 17:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 97    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Holiday season in Tokyo

#photography
#streetphotography

04.12.2025 17:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Alphabetchallenge #WeekWForWindows
#MobilePhotography
#Photography

04.12.2025 17:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 33    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Black and white view of the Erie Canal from a bridge in Albion, N. Glassy water, boats tied up, trees reflected.

Black and white view of the Erie Canal from a bridge in Albion, N. Glassy water, boats tied up, trees reflected.

The Erie Canal through the rail of an old but still working drawbridge in Albion, NY.
#ArtAdventCalendar #ArtYear #photography #ClassicMono #blackandwhite

04.12.2025 17:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 123    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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30 heartfelt #PortraitsOfElderlyPeople from around the world by Massimo Bietti: zorz.it/BTmqa

#SaumyaRatan #ElderlyPeople #ElderlyPortraits #MassimoBietti #ItalianPhotographer #portraits #OldPeople #world #photography

04.12.2025 17:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rocks of Bandon, II. Oregon, November 2025 #aowsimages #photography #blackandwhite

04.12.2025 17:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 61    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A close up of the yellow petals of a flower, with little beads of water from the rain clearly visible.

A close up of the yellow petals of a flower, with little beads of water from the rain clearly visible.

Schiller Park, Syracuse, New York

I'm not a botanist but I'm pretty sure this is a flower of some type.

#Macro
#ColorADay
#YellowThu
#Photography

04.12.2025 17:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
black and white photo of a scrub forest - smaller forest trees, along with prairie, marsh, and (further down the path) a pond. the winter sun is trying to shine through snow clouds, the small flakes glistening like tiny confetti; large rocks rest in contrast in the white snow

black and white photo of a scrub forest - smaller forest trees, along with prairie, marsh, and (further down the path) a pond. the winter sun is trying to shine through snow clouds, the small flakes glistening like tiny confetti; large rocks rest in contrast in the white snow

#wanderingphotography
#photography #thelittlethings
#scape

Day 4 - #ArtAdventCalendar

cold winter days in the forest, prairie, pond (further down the path), and marsh; tiny snowflakes glisten in the winter sun as it tries to shine through the clouds โ„๏ธ

quiet minimalism, elegance in nature

04.12.2025 17:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 32    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Splash!

Great Egret in action

Wisconsin wetlands

Captured Sept. 15, 2025

#Egret

#photography #naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #thewildimages

04.12.2025 17:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 249    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
High-contrast black and white photograph of a dark, stone spiral staircase inside the tower of a castle. Two tall, narrow windows with multiple glass panes are visible above the steps, flooding the rough-hewn stone walls with bright light. A dark metal handrail runs diagonally across the frame, dividing the deep shadow in the foreground from the illuminated stonework above the steps.

High-contrast black and white photograph of a dark, stone spiral staircase inside the tower of a castle. Two tall, narrow windows with multiple glass panes are visible above the steps, flooding the rough-hewn stone walls with bright light. A dark metal handrail runs diagonally across the frame, dividing the deep shadow in the foreground from the illuminated stonework above the steps.

Castle Campbell in central #Scotland, originally known as Castle Glume, dates back to the early 1400s. The windows in this old staircase looked to be of a more modern vintage ๐Ÿ˜€

#photography #travel #monochrome #blackandwhite #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #AlphabetChallenge #WeekWForWindows #Castle

04.12.2025 17:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 109    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Blue-Boy's Dreams
YouTube video by Clay Rings - Topic Blue-Boy's Dreams

New music from Glasgow - Clay Rings with "Blue-Boy's Dream". A kind of Spanish influenced alt rock grunge surf band type thing. Pretty cool!

#MusicSky #NewMusic #Glasgow

youtu.be/uArnGa1EE5E?...

04.12.2025 15:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Mirrors On The Moon - Get Lost [Official Music Video]
YouTube video by Mirrors On The Moon Mirrors On The Moon - Get Lost [Official Music Video]

For all you fuzz lovers out there, this is for you.

#MusicSky

youtu.be/9fU5ELFJY94?...

04.12.2025 15:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Close-up macro photograph of the open seed pods of a plant, likely a species of Euonymus (Spindle Tree). Against a deeply blurred, dark green and brown background (bokeh), a cluster of four brilliant, pearl-white seeds is visible, emerging from the cracked, dried brown capsules on a thin, woody branch. A second cluster of two white, un-opened seeds hangs above and to the left.

Close-up macro photograph of the open seed pods of a plant, likely a species of Euonymus (Spindle Tree). Against a deeply blurred, dark green and brown background (bokeh), a cluster of four brilliant, pearl-white seeds is visible, emerging from the cracked, dried brown capsules on a thin, woody branch. A second cluster of two white, un-opened seeds hangs above and to the left.

I took this a couple hours ago. I thought it was pretty, however the focus could be better.

Resilience & Regeneration - The promise of a new beginning

04.12.2025 03:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A macrophoto of the center of a white Chrysanthemum.
๐Ÿ“ท Erik W.L. Anderson

A macrophoto of the center of a white Chrysanthemum. ๐Ÿ“ท Erik W.L. Anderson

#BlueskyArtShow
#WhiteFlowerWednesday ๐Ÿค
#Chrysanthemum
#Flowers #Plants
#Blooms #Nature
#Macrophoto
#Photography
#ArtOfPhotography
Samsung S25Ultra
Nov. 21, 2025

04.12.2025 02:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 41    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A black and white photo of an exterior window with a wagon wheel leaning against the corrugated tin wall under the window.

A black and white photo of an exterior window with a wagon wheel leaning against the corrugated tin wall under the window.

#WindowsOnWednesday #WindowWednesday #Photography #ClassicMono #BlackAndWhite #BlackAndWhitePhotography #Monochrome #EastCoastKin

04.12.2025 02:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#portraitphotography #ใƒใƒผใƒˆใƒฌใƒผใƒˆ
#streetphotography
#streetsnap #ใ‚นใƒˆใƒชใƒผใƒˆใ‚นใƒŠใƒƒใƒ—
#naturephotography #้ขจๆ™ฏๅ†™็œŸ
#ๅ†™็œŸๆ•™ๅฎค
#ๅ†™็œŸๅฑ• #ๅ€‹ๅฑ• #้–‹ๅ‚ฌ
#PENTAX #ใƒšใƒณใ‚ฟใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚น

04.12.2025 02:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Snow

#photography #photo #blackandwhite #snow #night #sony #a7rv

04.12.2025 03:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A group of wild teasel, dried out, with the edges of it curled in spirals.

A group of wild teasel, dried out, with the edges of it curled in spirals.

My band name: wild teasel
#photography

04.12.2025 02:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Paphiopedilum (Venus Slipper) is a genus of the lady slipper orchid from the family Orchidaceae. It is one of the most popular orchids among the orchid lovers.
#orchid #Orchidaceae #Paphiopedilum #flower #flowerpower #flowercloseup #photography #flowerphotography #NikonPhotography

04.12.2025 03:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Brave or foolhardy - we shall see ๐Ÿ˜…

04.12.2025 03:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜…

04.12.2025 02:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿถ๐Ÿˆโ™ฅ๏ธ

04.12.2025 02:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm so glad yours worked after 20 minutes in the hot tub even with being water resistant, that's amazing. Yeah, you don't want to have to switch when you can't connect the new phone to the old phone. In particular if you're switching operating systems. It was a nightmare. Still is in fact.

04.12.2025 02:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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