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In a world filled with constant noise & distractions, I find solace in the simple things in life, the unspoiled beauty of nature. A way to connect with the Earth and find inner peace. I hope to leave behind a legacy of my love for #nature through my #photography, hoping to inspire others to find their own sense of solitude in the beauty of the world that surrounds them.
I invite you to slow down, breathe in the simple beauty & feel the deep sense of tranquility. All of my work is copyrighted.

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Sunrise on the Great White Throne in Zion. A cool October morning, cliffs glowing gold as the first light slides across the sandstone. Quiet, still, unforgettable.

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The Great White Throne in Zion National Park at sunrise. Golden morning light illuminates the upper sandstone cliffs while the lower canyon remains in shadow. Soft clouds drift across a pale blue sky, and the rock formations glow in warm orange and cream tones.
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Great white egret glides over the Everglades. The morning sun illuminates its outstretched wings.
Beautiful wall art for your home or office.

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Great white egret, wings outstetched lit by the rising morning sun fly over the Florida Everglades hangs on a wall in a large framed format.

Great white egret, wings outstetched lit by the rising morning sun fly over the Florida Everglades hangs on a wall in a large framed format.
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Ancient Rome has a way of stopping you in your tracks. These weathered columns from the Roman Forum stand beside centuries of architecture, a reminder of how much history is layered into one city. The light felt timeless, almost quiet, even in the middle of it all.

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Sepia-toned photograph of ancient Roman Forum columns standing tall and weathered, with ornate carved capitals and a domed church in the background. Rooftops and historic buildings fill the scene under a softly clouded sky.
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Along the quiet coast of Vietnam, this pearl farm feels timeless — calm water, bare trees, and a few fishing boats resting in the distance. The soft morning light and purple blooms at the shore bring a gentle contrast to the stillness, a reminder of the beauty that exists in simple, working landscapes.

https://rebeccaherranen.com/featured/coastal-calm-pearl-farming-vietnam-rebecca-herranen.html

Calm coastal scene in Vietnam showing a pearl farm with fishing boats in the distance, bare trees reflected in still water, sandy shore, and purple flowers blooming in the foreground.
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My latest piece captures the warm glow of northern New Mexico—the same land that inspired Georgia O’Keeffe. Sunlight washes across red mesas and golden cliffs beneath a sky of soft desert hues. A perfect reminder of the beauty and serenity of the Southwest. Available as fine art wall décor on paper, canvas, or metal.

https://rebeccaherranen.com/featured/painted-skies-of-the-new-mexico-southwest-rebecca-herranen.html

Golden sunset over red mesas and cliffs in northern New Mexico with glowing clouds above, inspired by the landscapes that influenced Georgia O’Keeffe.
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Beneath a Florida boardwalk in the Everglades, sunlight filters through weathered beams onto tall reeds below. The repeating lines create a calm rhythm of shadow and symmetry, blending human design with the quiet beauty of the wetlands. Perfect for a modern or nature-inspired home.

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View beneath a wooden boardwalk in the Florida Everglades, showing repeating beams and tall grasses in filtered sunlight.
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A silent watcher beneath the green surface — this alligator was just a few feet away, perfectly hidden among the duckweed and reeds of the Florida Everglades. A reminder that in these waters, the wild is always closer than it seems.

Incredible on an oversized medium, metal, canvas and a great gift idea for the nature lover in your life.

https://rebeccaherranen.com/featured/alligator-wild-rebecca-herranen.html

Close-up of an alligator’s head partially submerged in the Everglades, camouflaged among green plants and duckweed with sunlight catching its eye.
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@DeborahLeagueFineArt I love this, love the soft green, really nicely done

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Winter temperatures are creeping in, but the soft greens and sunlit edges of this agave bring the warmth of summer back to life. Nature’s geometry and subtle color shifts remind us that even in colder months, there’s still heat in the details.

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Close-up of a green agave plant showing overlapping, pointed leaves with faint blue-green tones and warm highlights along the edges. The leaf arrangement spirals inward, creating a sense of depth and symmetry.
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A roseate spoonbill touches down with wings wide open, sunlight glowing through layers of pink feathers. Its graceful landing captures both strength and elegance against a soft green marsh backdrop. These striking birds, often seen along the Gulf Coast and southern wetlands, add a burst of unexpected color to their quiet surroundings.

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Roseate spoonbill landing with pink wings spread wide over green marsh vegetation, sunlight illuminating its feathers.
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A great egret stands among the dense greenery, her feathers glowing softly in the light. The delicate breeding plumes drape like strands of silk, while her long, orange-and-black bill and piercing yellow eye bring quiet strength to her graceful form. There’s a peaceful stillness here — a moment of pure elegance within the wild.

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A great egret perched among leafy branches, displaying long white breeding plumes and a bright orange-and-black bill against a blurred green background.
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The ancient faces of Bayon Temple in Cambodia stand beneath a breathtaking Milky Way sky. Once the heart of the Khmer Empire, these serene stone towers seem to watch over time itself, their calm expressions illuminated by the light of distant stars. A peaceful meeting of history and the cosmos.

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Night photograph of Bayon Temple in Cambodia, showing several stone towers carved with giant serene faces, silhouetted against a vivid Milky Way sky of purples, blues, and pinks.
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The northern lights over Iceland lit up the night sky above our little cabin in Hella—rippling waves of green light reflected on the river, silent and surreal. No words can capture the awe of standing beneath the aurora borealis—it’s something you feel deep in your soul.

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Vivid green aurora borealis lighting up the night sky above a small cabin and river in rural Iceland.
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At the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in northern New Mexico stands the Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the United States, over 1000 years old. Built from adobe, these multi-storied homes reflect centuries of tradition and resilience of the Taos people.

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Multi-storied adobe buildings of Taos Pueblo with wooden doors and ladders, set against green forested slopes and snow-capped mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
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The famous windmills of Mykonos stand proudly against a glowing Aegean sky. Their whitewashed walls and straw rooftops catch the last golden light of the day, while soft clouds drift overhead. Once used to mill grain, these historic landmarks now overlook the island as timeless symbols of Cycladic charm.

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A row of traditional Mykonos windmills with whitewashed walls and thatched roofs, their wooden frames reaching into the sky, lit warmly by the golden glow of sunset with soft clouds in the background.
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Two sandhill cranes in New Mexico perform a love dance during their annual migration. With wings outstretched and feet lifted high, their graceful movements fill the golden fields with life and rhythm. These timeless rituals of courtship and bonding are part of what makes the cranes’ passage through New Mexico so unforgettable. ❤️

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Two sandhill cranes leap and spread their wings in a courtship dance in a golden New Mexico field during migration.
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Morning Glory Pool in Yellowstone, a breathtaking natural wonder. Vivid colors shift from deep turquoise to greens, yellows, & rusty oranges at the edges, created by heat-loving microorganisms thriving in the hot spring. Once named for its resemblance to the flower, this geothermal pool is both beautiful & fragile. A reminder of the wild, living forces beneath Yellowstone’s surface

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Vibrant geothermal pool in Yellowstone National Park, with a deep blue center fading into turquoise, green, yellow, and orange at the edges, resembling a natural rainbow of colors.
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It’s officially fall, and Zion is showing off its seasonal beauty. Golden leaves frame the Virgin River, while the sandstone cliffs glow under the warm light of sunset. The changing colors bring a fresh layer of wonder to the dramatic landscapes of Zion National Park.

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Virgin River flowing through Zion National Park in autumn, with golden trees in the foreground and sunlit red cliffs in the background.
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The Jesus Christ lizard, famous for its ability to run across water to escape predators, pauses among leaves with bits of duckweed stuck to its face. Its prehistoric look contrasts with a delicate blue flower nearby, a quiet jungle moment with a legendary reptile.

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