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@kalawless.bsky.social

Hobbyist photographer, bird watcher, nature enthusiast. Prefer finding the bright side, reflecting on the positive and being inspired by everyday things. Every story has a picture and every picture has a story. blog: kstites.wordpress.com

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Different types of cactus on the left side of the photo, bright blue water on the right side.  Landscape is along a walkway next to the water.

Different types of cactus on the left side of the photo, bright blue water on the right side. Landscape is along a walkway next to the water.

Scenery from 2024 trip to Nice, France.
#landscape #nicefrance #photography #vacation

16.10.2025 23:40 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing photo!

13.10.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you. I appreciate the compliment!

11.10.2025 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Love the colors!

11.10.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The hawk is sitting on a faded wooden fence post.  His head is turned towards the camera, so it is like his eyes are staring at you.  The background is dark with a little bit of greenery around his head.  I did darken the background when I edited the photo.  I was trying to draw more attention to the details of the hawk and his eyes.

The hawk is sitting on a faded wooden fence post. His head is turned towards the camera, so it is like his eyes are staring at you. The background is dark with a little bit of greenery around his head. I did darken the background when I edited the photo. I was trying to draw more attention to the details of the hawk and his eyes.

Getting the stare down...
#Raptor πŸͺΆ #RaptorSaturday #photography #nature #hawk

11.10.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

beautiful!

10.10.2025 00:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A squirrel is in a pink flower pot.  The squirrel has dirt on his front claws and nose.  There are plants on either side of the squirrel.  He is either burying a peanut or digging one up.  Hard to say.  This is one of the places he likes to bury peanuts.

A squirrel is in a pink flower pot. The squirrel has dirt on his front claws and nose. There are plants on either side of the squirrel. He is either burying a peanut or digging one up. Hard to say. This is one of the places he likes to bury peanuts.

Frank, have you been digging in the flower pot again? πŸ˜†πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ
#mammal 🐿️ #squirrels #wildlife #nature #photography

10.10.2025 00:42 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Orange and black monarch butterfly is getting some pollen from a small bright pink flower.  They are surrounded by the greenery of the plant where the pink flower grows.

Orange and black monarch butterfly is getting some pollen from a small bright pink flower. They are surrounded by the greenery of the plant where the pink flower grows.

Monarch butterfly getting a snack. My grandson was with me when I took this picture. He said, "Grandma! That's a Monarch! Those are rare." I think he was more excited than I was. πŸ˜ƒ
#Monarch #butterfly #insects #photography πŸ¦‹

07.10.2025 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@cathyburrellauthor.bsky.social , @lilithl.bsky.social , @mheltru21.bsky.social , @nikkicecily.bsky.social , @dawnphotography.bsky.social , @n0v4c0ra.bsky.social , @catgirlx1893.bsky.social , @susieblacksheep.bsky.social and @ppaawwll.bsky.social Thank you all for the reposts!

06.10.2025 23:32 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Babbit would be a great name! Darn. Wish I had thought of that! πŸ˜ƒ

06.10.2025 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You guessed it - I don't have a vegetable garden. I probably would be viewing the rabbits differently if I did. πŸ™‚

06.10.2025 23:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for the repost @incognitodef.bsky.social ! I appreciate it!

04.10.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@bhallapple.bsky.social - thank you!!

04.10.2025 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful photo!

04.10.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow! Stunning photo. Love the vibrance of the colors

04.10.2025 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Black and white photo of a rabbit.  He is listening to everything around him by the look of his ears. He had been sniffing around the yard before I snapped this photo.

Black and white photo of a rabbit. He is listening to everything around him by the look of his ears. He had been sniffing around the yard before I snapped this photo.

Close up of a rabbit (we named her Bonnie) that comes into our yard. πŸ˜ƒ
#rabbit #bunny #wildlife #photography #monochrome πŸ‡ #mammal

04.10.2025 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 172    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
Paved walking trail through a wooded area.  The leaves and grasses are starting to change colors.  There are also some fallen leaves on the sidewalk.

Paved walking trail through a wooded area. The leaves and grasses are starting to change colors. There are also some fallen leaves on the sidewalk.

#Autumn #nature #naturewalk #photography

28.09.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

❀️

27.09.2025 23:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🀣 Great comment! I laugh every time I read it!

27.09.2025 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you @dawnphotography.bsky.social !

27.09.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful photo. ❀️

27.09.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The tiny sparrow is sitting on a part of an old wooden fence.  She is looking up almost as if gazing towards the sky.  The reality - she is preparing to take off for the feeder. Ha!  The photo does highlight the colors and patterns of the sparrows feathers.  The blurred green background is a patch of large bushes which are shelter for the birds.  The sparrows fly in and out of these bushes all day.

The tiny sparrow is sitting on a part of an old wooden fence. She is looking up almost as if gazing towards the sky. The reality - she is preparing to take off for the feeder. Ha! The photo does highlight the colors and patterns of the sparrows feathers. The blurred green background is a patch of large bushes which are shelter for the birds. The sparrows fly in and out of these bushes all day.

Day dreaming female house sparrow. Looking toward the sky, imagining all the wonderful possibilities. 😊
πŸͺΆ #birds #birdwatching #birdwatcher #photography #nature #sparrows

27.09.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

The intricacy of the braids is beautiful. Also what is done with the weaving of textiles is amazing. I really liked the ALT text on the third photo that explained how weaving is an art form and symbolizes the continuity of knowledge and connection to the land.❀️❀️ Wish more understood this connection.

27.09.2025 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Macro photo showing the small layered petals of a marigold.  Dew drops are on the petals

Macro photo showing the small layered petals of a marigold. Dew drops are on the petals

Morning dew on a Marigold. Photo taken with a Macro lens.
#macrophotography #photography #flowers #plants

25.09.2025 23:14 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
One bee is in the upper left side, towards the middle of the photo.  The second bee is in the lower right side, slightly towards the middle.  They are on a sedum which has a pink color in Autumn.  The bees were asleep because, they did not move a bit when I started taking pictures.

One bee is in the upper left side, towards the middle of the photo. The second bee is in the lower right side, slightly towards the middle. They are on a sedum which has a pink color in Autumn. The bees were asleep because, they did not move a bit when I started taking pictures.

Two bees asleep on a sedum plant.
🐝 #insects, #nature, #photography

24.09.2025 23:27 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you @donet.bsky.social for the compliment about my pictures. I don't always see posts from the feeds that I follow. I'm not sure why that happens. Also, thank you for all of your reposts! I'm not always good about responding to those. 😊

23.09.2025 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Brown and white hawk with yellow legs is sitting on a tree branch. His chest is spotted with dark brown and the underside of his tail is brown and white striped. The sun is setting so, his back is slightly brighter from the sun light.

Brown and white hawk with yellow legs is sitting on a tree branch. His chest is spotted with dark brown and the underside of his tail is brown and white striped. The sun is setting so, his back is slightly brighter from the sun light.

This hawk is on a broken branch from one of the trees in my neighbor's yard. He had been sitting on the fence in my yard before moving to this branch, watching for birds. Fortunately the birds were hiding so the hawk left without a meal.
πŸͺΆ #birds #photography #nature #birdwatching #birdnerd

23.09.2025 23:43 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For those unaware, boarding schools separated children from families, banned native languages, and enforced cultural erasure, often with physical and emotional abuse. Raising awareness through education, memorials, and amplifying Indigenous voices is vital to ensure history isn’t forgotten.

23.09.2025 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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