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Lens-Artists Challenge #356 – Quiet Hours

Southern California has a lot of gorgeous beaches and parks in the quiet hours of the morning…

Posted byDawn PalmerJuly 16, 2025Posted inAnimals, Beach, Flowers, Landscape, PhotosTags:#Lens-Artists, Laguna Beach, LAPC, Lens-Artists Photo Challenge, Nature, Southern California Beaches, Treasure Island Park5 Comments on Lens-Artists Challenge #356 – Quiet Hours

FOTD: Discover Showy Honey-Myrtle Blooms in Laguna Beach

A variety of colorful blooms are popping up on the Showy Honey-Myrtle bushes in Laguna Beach.

Posted byDawn PalmerJuly 7, 2025Posted inFlowers, PhotosTags:#FOTD, #MacroMonday, Flower of the Day, Laguna Beach, Southern California4 Comments on FOTD: Discover Showy Honey-Myrtle Blooms in Laguna Beach

Macro Monday at San Joaquin Marsh

Did you know these male birds have blue feathers?

Posted byDawn PalmerJuly 7, 2025July 7, 2025Posted inAnimals, PhotosTags:#MacroMonday, Bird Photos, Bird Watching, Southern California, Wildlife5 Comments on Macro Monday at San Joaquin Marsh

Sea Lions at Russian River: Safe Harbor in Jenner, CA

While exploring the Northern California coastline, I came across a sea lion napping area…

Posted byDawn PalmerJune 26, 2025Posted inAnimals, Beach, Landscape, PhotosTags:#Photography, Landscape, Nature, Northern California, Peaceful Place, Russian River, Sea Lions, travel, Wildlife11 Comments on Sea Lions at Russian River: Safe Harbor in Jenner, CA

Lens Artists Photo Challenge #353: Stormy Conditions

Sharing some of my favorite stormy photos for this week’s LAPC.

Posted byDawn PalmerJune 18, 2025Posted inBeach, Hawaii, Landscape, PhotosTags:#Lens-Artists, Arizona, Hawaii, LAPC, Lens-Artists Photo Challenge, Rainbows, Southern California, Storms21 Comments on Lens Artists Photo Challenge #353: Stormy Conditions

Wordless Wednesday

#Wordless Wednesday

Posted byDawn PalmerJune 18, 2025Posted inAnimals, PhotosTags:Baby Ducks, Disneyland, Nature, Southern California, Wordless Wednesday2 Comments on Wordless Wednesday

Exploring Epcot’s Vibrant Pink Flower Festival

It is easy to find nature even at Disney World. I particularly enjoy the International Flower and Garden Festival.

Posted byDawn PalmerJune 12, 2025June 12, 2025Posted inFlowers, Landscape, PhotosTags:#FOTD, Disney World, Epcot, Flower Festival, Nature, Sunday Stills6 Comments on Exploring Epcot’s Vibrant Pink Flower Festival

Exploring Torrey Pines: A Hidden Gem in California

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve provides sweeping vistas of the California coastline.

Posted byDawn PalmerJune 5, 2025June 5, 2025Posted inBeach, Landscape, PhotosTags:California State Parks, Nature, San Diego, Sunday Stills, Torrey Pines13 Comments on Exploring Torrey Pines: A Hidden Gem in California

Flower of the Day – Morning Glories

Found these morning glories tangled in other wildflowers on a day trip to Torrey Pines State Park in San Diego, California, while trying out my new mirrorless camera.

Posted byDawn PalmerMay 27, 2025May 27, 2025Posted inFlowers, PhotosTags:#FOTD, #Photography, California State Parks, Flower of the Day, Nature, Southern California4 Comments on Flower of the Day – Morning Glories

Wordless Wednesday

#WordlessWednesday

Posted byDawn PalmerMay 21, 2025May 20, 2025Posted inAnimals, PhotosTags:#Photography, #WordlessWednesday, Birds, Nature, Oregon16 Comments on Wordless Wednesday

Flower of the Day

The International Rose Test Garden has an endless supply of blooming roses.

Posted byDawn PalmerMay 20, 2025May 20, 2025Posted inFlowers, PhotosTags:#FOTD, #Photography, Flower of the Day, Oregon, Roses8 Comments on Flower of the Day

Flights in Nature

Flights in nature are hard to capture unless you are waiting for them.

Posted byDawn PalmerMay 19, 2025May 19, 2025Posted inAnimals, Beach, PhotosTags:#Photography, Birds, Nature, Southern California, Sunday Stills21 Comments on Flights in Nature

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