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Probably my favorite of all the wildflower pictures I took over the last few weeks. While I captured this at Lions Open Space where the Blue Flax appeared to have been seeded, a few days ago I also discovered it in my backyard last where I didn't sow it! . . . #wildflowers #stoplookappreciate #happierplace #colorado_creative #poudreheritage (at Lions Open Space Trail)
Even grey-sky days are beautiful at Gateway Natural Area. . . . #HappierPlace #StopLookAppreciate #PoudreRiver #PoudreCanyon #Colorado (at Gateway Natural Area)
Spring blossoms in the backyard. #StopLookAppreciate #HappierPlace (at Fort Collins, Colorado)
Already, I feel pretty spoiled (and delighted) by all that grows and blooms outdoors in Florida. But it was on another level to see what grows out in the wild in Costa Rica. Here a wild hibiscus which seemed to grow more like a vine way high up in rainforest trees. I got this photo shortly before a pack of Squirrel Monkeys came through and tore off the blooms. Apparently a monkey as destructive to blooms as the North American Squirrel. #wildflower #rainforest #stoplookappreciate #happierplace #costarica (at Manuel Antonio Quepos) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cips_KEOOTh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Some animals are just more colorful than others - and some are less cuddly. Rainbow Crab, Moon Crab, Halloween Crab – apparently this crab has lots of different names. Still the most memorable aspect about this colorful crab: they run around the woods, not on the beach. #costaricagram #wildlifeplanet #halloweencrab #ourplanetdaily #stoplookappreciate (at Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CibE96WrPUx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Sweet Gum Seed Pod delicately chained by dew-covered spider web. One of those #StopLookAppreciate moments that make life happier. Might not be a spider web. Definitely taken in Paynes Prairie State Park the other day - and featured in my latest blog post. #flstateparks #floridaexplored #happierplace #paynesprairie #macrophotography #ourplanetdaily (at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLce8dqHzBg/?igshid=w16t8ga2cmhh
Over the weekend, this Great White Egret reminded me of what many of us are doing these days: spring cleaning + self examination (though usually not of wings or armpits). . I've been spending most of my time (when not outdoors or working) contemplating, cleaning, merging + rebuilding my blog and photo website into one entity. Once I’m all done with that, I'll be back here more often to share + engage more again... . Have you gotten into any extra big projects this anti-social non-traveling spring? . . . #stoplookappreciate #birding #birdsofinstagram #egret #floridabirds #natgeowild #urbanwildlifechallenge #largoflorida #lovefl #audubonsociety #flphotographer #yourshotphotographer #natgeoyourshot (at Largo, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAYpiH4Hr2y/?igshid=7o3pguclh78r
One more for @lisagoldfarb + all the lizard lovers (3/3): the Curly-Tailed Lizard. Also not native to Florida, but found its way from the Caribbean. Now common in S. Florida. Another lizard running around beach forest in Fort Zachary Park, which is not a zoo, just a regular Key West park. . . 📷 For more photos and lots of info 👀 about this Key West gem, check out my latest blog post for @happier_place (link in that bio) 🏝 . . . #stoplookappreciate #happierplace #fortzacharytaylor #fortzacharybeach #floridalife #lizardsofinstagram #floridawildlife #florida_greatshots #floridakeys #keywest #flstateparks #flphotographer #findyourpark #naturelife #optoutside #rei1440project (at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9XbvbTHSc0/?igshid=uhw9diuy79ha
