Kelly Lantana

Conservation is a long game. Little Imp – our youngest grandcalf – is what winning looks like.

92 wild-born babies now, whose mothers came to us as orphans. They grew up. They went wild. They started families.

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Purple Gallinule ~ 13 in., also has feathers of deep blue, turquoise, green. Walking very slowly in the shallow water. During dry season.

Florida swamp-lily, bloom ~ 7 in. across, a member of the onion family. Can be seen all year, to varying degrees. This one in the dry season.

Pied-billed Grebe (I think), looking over its shoulder. So cute to watch; almost looks furry rather than feathery! ~ 13.5 in. Seen in dry season.

The wetlands of #Everglades –
considered by many to be earth’s slowest #flowing river.
So much wild, lovely life can be seen here!

Photos: Please see ALTs for name & for brief, interesting notes.

#Photography #Birds #BlueSkyArtShow #Nature #Wildlife
#Wildflowers #Art #NatureTherapy #Wonder

Quote from the Bible: excerpts from Psalm 19:1-4, NIV… When skygazing day or night, the gentle strength in these special words, is often remembered… Photo is a desert moonrise from behind a leafy tree, amidst indigo-blue skies. The skies are clear, with one small, faint cloud near lower-left. Autumn, several years ago.

“The heavens declare the glory of God…
Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they reveal knowledge.
They use no words; no sound is heard...
Yet their voice goes out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world.”

#Photography #Inspiration #ImageAndVerse #Creation #Moon

Purple Gallinule ~ 13 in., also has feathers of deep blue, turquoise, green. Walking very slowly in the shallow water. During dry season.

Florida swamp-lily, bloom ~ 7 in. across, a member of the onion family. Can be seen all year, to varying degrees. This one in the dry season.

Pied-billed Grebe (I think), looking over its shoulder. So cute to watch; almost looks furry rather than feathery! ~ 13.5 in. Seen in dry season.

The wetlands of #Everglades –
considered by many to be earth’s slowest #flowing river.
So much wild, lovely life can be seen here!

Photos: Please see ALTs for name & for brief, interesting notes.

#Photography #Birds #BlueSkyArtShow #Nature #Wildlife
#Wildflowers #Art #NatureTherapy #Wonder

The lively and lovely, varied contrasts of this scene in creation, really drew me in; stood there for quite a while, watching it all unfold… An unusual, long sunset from autumn, several years ago.

Wonderful wildness, of a desert sky #scape amidst evening –

Two kinds of sunsets, occurring at once:
Pastel, soft one, with wispy clouds in background; &
vibrant, swiftly materializing one, with bold clouds in foreground.

#Photography #Sunset #Desert #Nature #Creation
#Wonder #Clouds #Art #Light

The lively and lovely, varied contrasts of this scene in creation, really drew me in; stood there for quite a while, watching it all unfold… An unusual, long sunset from autumn, several years ago.

Wonderful wildness, of a desert sky #scape amidst evening –

Two kinds of sunsets, occurring at once:
Pastel, soft one, with wispy clouds in background; &
vibrant, swiftly materializing one, with bold clouds in foreground.

#Photography #Sunset #Desert #Nature #Creation
#Wonder #Clouds #Art #Light

Dusky blue clouds, in various hues, gathering in front of a slowly setting sun. There are three bright openings amidst the clouds, through which sunlight is streaming towards the earth. The sunrays are a soothing celestial blend, of hushed-white & soft-gold. Taken during a desert spring… Quote in post, by Kelly Lantana.

“Because sometimes,
silence is one of the best gifts,
we can hold close in our souls,
so our very being, may be refreshed…” K.L.

#Photography #Wisdom #Inspiration #Silence #Nature

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Dusky blue clouds, in various hues, gathering in front of a slowly setting sun. There are three bright openings amidst the clouds, through which sunlight is streaming towards the earth. The sunrays are a soothing celestial blend, of hushed-white & soft-gold. Taken during a desert spring… Quote in post, by Kelly Lantana.

“Because sometimes,
silence is one of the best gifts,
we can hold close in our souls,
so our very being, may be refreshed…” K.L.

#Photography #Wisdom #Inspiration #Silence #Nature

Deep blue desert skies, with vibrant orange Trumpet Vine flowers – a scene that radiates a sense of overarching peace & wise boldness. The color of orange can symbolize: youth, safety, confidence, motivation, transformation, vitality. Quote in post by Kelly Lantana… Photo from mid-autumn, last year.

“A deep concern held in my soul, heart, and mind –
What kind of world, are the earth’s children being handed?
Choices today, matter deeply, for many tomorrows…” K.L.

#EndViolenceAgainstChildren

#Photography #Wisdom #Flowers #BlueSkyMonday #Peace
#Compassion #Awareness

Deep blue desert skies, with vibrant orange Trumpet Vine flowers – a scene that radiates a sense of overarching peace & wise boldness. The color of orange can symbolize: youth, safety, confidence, motivation, transformation, vitality. Quote in post by Kelly Lantana… Photo from mid-autumn, last year.

“A deep concern held in my soul, heart, and mind –
What kind of world, are the earth’s children being handed?
Choices today, matter deeply, for many tomorrows…” K.L.

#EndViolenceAgainstChildren

#Photography #Wisdom #Flowers #BlueSkyMonday #Peace
#Compassion #Awareness

The golden rays of shimmering evening sunlight, alighted upon a wild Desert Bird of Paradise flower, of bright yellow petals with glistening red stamens. Spring rain helped to create this lovely scene in creation; from a few years ago… Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.

“Like flowers with steady resiliency,
always seek light along the journey of life –
may we consistently seek the deep Light of
wisdom, love, and perseverance,
amidst our life’s journey.” K.L.

#Photography #Light #Flowers #ImageAndVerse #Stunday
#Wisdom #Resiliency #Inspiration #InnerStrength #Peace

Bright yellow bloom – the equally yellow center, is encircled by accents of rufous/brown with small splashes of matching yellow. A desert Honey Bee is delicately perched in the midst… Taken Jan. 2, this year – very unusual for winter.

A lovely desert bee, with light-golden gossamer wings,
nectaring within the #round center of a Gazania flower,
with a full, precious pollen sack, on each hind leg.

#Photography #Bee #Flower #BlueSkyArtShow #Peace #Nature

Bright yellow bloom – the equally yellow center, is encircled by accents of rufous/brown with small splashes of matching yellow. A desert Honey Bee is delicately perched in the midst… Taken Jan. 2, this year – very unusual for winter.

A lovely desert bee, with light-golden gossamer wings,
nectaring within the #round center of a Gazania flower,
with a full, precious pollen sack, on each hind leg.

#Photography #Bee #Flower #BlueSkyArtShow #Peace #Nature

Desert sunset, during a rare summer of abundant, heavy rains; years ago.

#WordlessWednesday #Photography #Sunset #Nature #Sky #Clouds #Awe

Desert sunset, during a rare summer of abundant, heavy rains; years ago.

#WordlessWednesday #Photography #Sunset #Nature #Sky #Clouds #Awe

Billowing white clouds, a lovely contrast with slender, almost stationary grey clouds. Amidst a vibrant blue sky, on a mid-summer day last year.

Looking up, can bring a calmness within…

Peaceful desert sky, with lovely cloud contrasts.

Sublime gifts, from the Heart of heaven.

#Photography #Clouds #ColorADay #BlueTue #Nature
#Peace #Calm #Summer #Desert #Art #Wonder #Creation

Best view for this one = full screen.

Billowing white clouds, a lovely contrast with slender, almost stationary grey clouds. Amidst a vibrant blue sky, on a mid-summer day last year.

Looking up, can bring a calmness within…

Peaceful desert sky, with lovely cloud contrasts.

Sublime gifts, from the Heart of heaven.

#Photography #Clouds #ColorADay #BlueTue #Nature
#Peace #Calm #Summer #Desert #Art #Wonder #Creation

Small deep-pink flowers, with vibrant green leaves, gracefully trailing from a hanging basket. Since in a desert, growing in dappled sunlight under a tree.

Just because…

Graceful with a natural heart-shape, a pink Dianthus plant,
growing in a hanging basket. One desert summer…

#Photography #Flowers #ShowHeart #ColorADay #PinkMon
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekHforHs #BloomScrolling #Nature

So kind, thank you, Rina.

Lovely floral scene.

Small deep-pink flowers, with vibrant green leaves, gracefully trailing from a hanging basket. Since in a desert, growing in dappled sunlight under a tree.

Just because…

Graceful with a natural heart-shape, a pink Dianthus plant,
growing in a hanging basket. One desert summer…

#Photography #Flowers #ShowHeart #ColorADay #PinkMon
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekHforHs #BloomScrolling #Nature

Thanks much, Rina! These little avian wonders, bring moments of quiet joy with them.

Quote in post by Kelly Lantana… A Rufous Hummingbird, autumn migration, near blue-purple Salvia flowers… Lovely moments, for a few weeks in autumn.

“It’s special moments amidst everyday living,
that so touch our hearts with delight…
Moments may become gentle wisdom, inspiring us.” K.L.

Desert hummingbird by Salvia blooms, giving delightful moments.

#Photography #Hummingbird #ImageAndVerse #Flowers
#Stunday #EastCoastKin #Nature #Peace

Quote in post by Kelly Lantana… A Rufous Hummingbird, autumn migration, near blue-purple Salvia flowers… Lovely moments, for a few weeks in autumn.

“It’s special moments amidst everyday living,
that so touch our hearts with delight…
Moments may become gentle wisdom, inspiring us.” K.L.

Desert hummingbird by Salvia blooms, giving delightful moments.

#Photography #Hummingbird #ImageAndVerse #Flowers
#Stunday #EastCoastKin #Nature #Peace

A heart-warming scene, of lavender-colored African Daisy flowers: their centers are vibrant dark blue, accented with bright orange spots. Background is a small, spring desert garden, of other African Daisy flowers, & various kinds of greenery… From last May.

Like long-time friends, gently embracing,
#two Daisy blooms, their lovely petals naturally interlaced.

Creation holds a special kindness,
consoling for our souls, hearts, minds,
especially during increasingly troubled times.

#Photography #Flowers #Friendship #Kindness #Resiliency #BlueSkyArtShow

A heart-warming scene, of lavender-colored African Daisy flowers: their centers are vibrant dark blue, accented with bright orange spots. Background is a small, spring desert garden, of other African Daisy flowers, & various kinds of greenery… From last May.

Like long-time friends, gently embracing,
#two Daisy blooms, their lovely petals naturally interlaced.

Creation holds a special kindness,
consoling for our souls, hearts, minds,
especially during increasingly troubled times.

#Photography #Flowers #Friendship #Kindness #Resiliency #BlueSkyArtShow

Moon, ~ 2% illuminated, setting in a desert sky.
A waxing crescent moon, with planet Mercury close-by.
Celestial wonder!
Taken evening of Feb. 18, 2026.

#Photography #Moon #Planet #Wonder

Moon, ~ 2% illuminated, setting in a desert sky.
A waxing crescent moon, with planet Mercury close-by.
Celestial wonder!
Taken evening of Feb. 18, 2026.

#Photography #Moon #Planet #Wonder