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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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A Jesus Christ lizard (basilisk) resting on leaves with small pieces of duckweed on its face. Its textured scales and ridged back are visible. In the foreground, a small blue flower stands out against the blurred green background.
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As summer gives way to fall, sunflowers linger in the warm light, framing a rustic adobe doorway in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The weathered wood and earthen walls tell stories of time and tradition, while the blooms stand tall as a final farewell to the season. A perfect meeting of nature’s fleeting beauty and the enduring charm of the Southwest. 🌻🏜️

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Tall late-summer sunflowers in front of a rustic wooden adobe doorway in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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Golden aspens blanket the trail at Fish Lake, Utah, in a beautiful autumn display. More than beautiful—it's part of Pando, the largest living organism on Earth. Over 100 acres, sharing one vast root system, a living wonder of nature. Walking here feels like stepping through living history, every leaf connected to a single ancient being.

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A winding trail at Fish Lake, Utah, covered in golden aspen leaves with white-barked trees glowing in autumn sunlight. This forest is part of Pando, the largest living organism on Earth, sharing one massive root system.
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A lioness stares directly into the lens with unflinching focus, her golden eyes sharp and intense. Every detail of her face—muscular features, faint whiskers, and textured fur—captures the quiet strength and raw power of the wild. This portrait reveals both her beauty and her authority, a moment of connection with one of nature’s most commanding predators.

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Close-up portrait of a lioness facing forward, her golden eyes fixed in a piercing gaze. Her fur is light brown with subtle shading, and her whiskers frame a strong muzzle. The background is softly blurred, keeping the focus on her intense expression.
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Sunrise at Bryce Canyon brings warm light across the hoodoos, highlighting the red and orange rock formations with sharp shadows. The contrast of stone and scattered pines makes the landscape stand out in the early morning.

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Bryce Canyon at sunrise with red and orange hoodoos lit by morning light and small pine trees in the scene.
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The maples burn with autumn’s fire, their red and orange leaves glowing as if lit from within. Dark branches weave through the brilliance, creating a striking contrast that makes the colors seem even more alive. A fleeting moment of the season, where the trees themselves appear to smolder in quiet beauty. 🍂

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A maple tree in autumn with vivid red and orange leaves that appear to glow like fire, contrasted by dark branches running through the foliage.
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Rising like stone giants through the mist, the pinnacles of Meteora in Greece feel otherworldly. Covered with patches of greenery and crowned by trees clinging to impossible heights, these ancient rock formations are a breathtaking fusion of raw geology and timeless beauty.

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Towering rock pinnacles of Meteora, Greece, rise through low-hanging mist with patches of green vegetation and trees growing on the steep stone surfaces, surrounded by lush forest at the base.
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A charming corner of Mykonos with whitewashed walls, cobblestone paths, and vibrant bougainvillea spilling overhead. The steps painted with “I ❤️ MYKONOS” capture the spirit of this idyllic Greek island.

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Cobbled street wandering throught white washed homes wit pink bogenvillia and I heart mykonos painted on the stairs.
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Tranquil dawn on the Florida coast, soft pastel light paints the sky in shades of lavender and rose. A lone fisherman stands at the edge of the surf, casting into the calm sea as shorebirds scatter along the sand. The clouds glow with the first light of day, reflecting across the gentle waves in a serene moment of stillness and beauty.

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Lone fisherman standing at the edge of the ocean at dawn, with pastel pink and lavender clouds glowing above calm waves and shorebirds along the sandy beach.
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Sunflowers are at their peak right now 🌻 Each bloom turning toward the sun, radiating warmth and late summer beauty. Their golden glow feels like nature’s way of holding onto sunshine just a little longer.

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Sunny giant sunflower up close with perfect detail. A sign of summer's end nearing.
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A striking kingfisher perches gracefully on a weathered branch, its bright red beak and turquoise wings glowing against the backdrop of a golden sunset sky. The soft light highlights the bird’s sharp profile, creating a vivid contrast with the warm tones of the clouds drifting across the horizon.

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Striking colors of the Kingfisher a bird seen in South Africa is perched a a dead wooden branch with a beautiful sunset sky as the backdrop
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Two sandhill cranes perform their graceful love dance in a golden New Mexico cornfield, wings lifted and steps in rhythm—a timeless ritual of connection and wild beauty.

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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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A dramatic view of Meteora in Greece, where an ancient monastery clings to towering rock pillars, surrounded by lush green forest and framed by a moody, stormy sky.

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Extraordinary landscape of Meteora, Greece. Monastary perched high a a sandstone rockmass.
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Sunflowers of summer, a busy honey bee heavily laden with pollen.

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Macro sunflower with a honey bee covered in bright yellow.
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Photo to art. The enduring spirit of a massive bull elephant, Kruger, South Africa.

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Massive bull elpephant stands amongst the brush in the savannah of Kruger South Africa fine art photography.
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Great sale starting today through the 6th. 20% off on beautiful fine art photography.

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Sandhill cranes and their striking red crowns just draw you in to their piercing orange eyes.

When was the last time you gifted yourself?

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Can you imagine this image on a very large metal or acrylic print? The colors turned out beautiful.

Just before Christmas, our annual trip to Bosque del Apache, NM. At dawn thousands of snow geese having just settled in across the water, all at once took to the air again, flying directly overy our heads. A matter of seconds it was over.

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