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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Why Behavior Comes First in Wildlife Photography A new Wild Ethos piece went live over the weekend. It’s one of my most meaningful this year, so I’m sharing it here as well. #wildlifephotography #wildlifebehavior wildethosfieldnotes.substack.com/p/why-behavi...

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Why Behavior Comes First in Wildlife Photography

How understanding wildlife behavior shapes every choice in the field

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I’ve been quiet here for a bit, but I'm back for a new chapter. I’m relaunching as Wild Ethos Photography. The new site is live: wildethosphotography.com This image is from a recent morning in the field at GSMNP — the kind of moment that shaped the direction I’m moving in. #wildlifephotography

A dark brown black bear cub stands on its hind legs to determine the source of a new sound (a dog barking in a car) while in a meadow.

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Becky Lomax @beckyjlomax.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

What a great compliment from nature and wildlife photographer @expeditionswithevelyn.com. She wrote, "Just made a quick trip to Shenandoah to get a nature refresh. Took and used your book (spot on for this park 😉)." Thank you, Evelyn! Do follow her! #nationalparks #guidebook #travel #parks

A copy of the book Moon USA National Parks: The Comprehensive Guide to All 63 Parks.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Today’s the final day to choose the cover for my 2026 Spirit of the West calendar—a tribute to nature’s quiet power. Your choices: A. Guardian of the Golden Grove B. The Iconic West C. Majestic Moose Drop your vote in the comments and be part of the journey 🐾 #WildlifeWednesday #SpiritOfTheWest

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

You're part of the wild journey 🐾 Help choose the cover for my 2026 Spirit of the West calendar! A. Guardian of the Golden Grove B. The Iconic West C. Majestic Moose Drop your vote in the comments & help shape this year’s calendar! 🍂📸 Thank you! 🙏 #wildlifephotography #blueskymonday #wildlife

A. Guardian of the Golden Grove - A Bull Elk with regal antlers stands in the tan and golden brush, watching his harem nearby. Behind him, wildfire smoke weaves through vibrant yellow trees.

B. The Iconic West: A band of ranch horses grazes in golden autumn grasses beneath the snow-capped majesty of the Teton Range.

C. Majestic Moose: A young bull moose strides through pine trees and golden grasses in Grand Teton National Park. With one foot lifted mid-step and his gaze fixed beyond the frame, he moves with quiet purpose toward the wild unknown.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

In 2022, two red fox kits paused mid-play to study a strange species: humans with cameras. Wide eyes met zoom lenses in the wild’s cutest stakeout. 🦊 #wildlife #wildlifewednesday #nature #wildlifephotography #redfox #foxes #animals #animalbehavior

Two small red fox kits stare into the distance, observing humans who are observing them

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

This pronghorn antelope is all ears—literally. Its mega-hearing helps identify danger. If danger gets close, it bolts at speeds up to 55 mph, the fastest land animal in North America! #wildlife #wildlifewednesday #animals #animaladaptations #nature #wildlifephotography #animalbehavior #pronghorn

A tan and white pronghorn antelope stands among tall golden grasses, looking directly at the camera with ears straight at attention.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

The beauty of the Weeping Wall in Glacier NP. The creation of the road exposed a natural spring. Water flows freely from the rocks as snow melts. Have you driven Going-to-the-Sun Road? 📍Glacier NP #NationalParks #ParksChat #GlacierNP #nature #landscape #photography #BlueSkyMonday #MountainMonday

A rainbow forms in the mist of waterfalls flowing from dark brown rock along the roadside. On the other side of the stone-edged road, Mount Cannon raises towards the blue sky, with a thin blanket of snow and dark green trees.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Waterton Lakes NP is a smaller park packed with immense beauty in its mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and wildlife. Have you visited any Canadian National Parks? 📍Waterton Lakes NP, Canada #BlueSkyMonday #MountainMonday #NationalParks #Landscape #Nature #photography #Canada #WatertonLakes

An elevated view of the Waterton townsite with the deep blue Upper Waterton Lake behind it. Both are surrounded by majestic mountains covered in light and dark green and shades of tan on a cloudy day.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

I'm back in Glacier 🙂 This photo is from around this time last year. Can't wait to explore this area again soon! Have you ever visited this park? 📍Haystack Falls, Glacier NP #waterfallwednesday #waterfallwednesdays #waterfall #nature #landscape #NationalParks #GlacierNP #GlacierNationalPark

A waterfall cascades down several rock terraces and then flows under a stone bridge. Lush greenery fills the mountainside along the falls, and tall granite mountains stand against the blue sky with white puffy clouds in the background.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

BTS: Searching the back roads of Wind Cave NP for Burrowing Owls in the early morning. It was colder and. cloudy, so no luck that day but still beautiful! What off the beaten path area did you enjoy exploring? 📍Wind Cave NP #nature #wildlife #NationalParks #NaturePhotography #wildlifephotography

A reddish tan gravel road winds though grasslands of green and gold with trees on the hillside. Cloudy skies allow a little bit of blue to peak through.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Today's #BlueSkyArtShow theme is #Underneath Uinta Ground Squirrels are typically underneath our main field of vision, but they are good at making noise. Listen for them when in the grasslands at Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier. 📍 Grand Teton NP #nature #wildlife #NationalParks #ParkChat

A brownish gray ground squirrel stands at attention a foot away from its underground den. It is surrounded by tall grasses and yellow dandelions.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

The colors of Grand Prismatic Hot Springs are attributed to microorganisms called thermophiles, meaning heat lover. In massive groups, they appear as colors, which vary depending on the temperature of the water they inhabit. 📍Yellowstone NP #landscape #scape #nature #YellowstoneNP #NationalParks

White steam rises off of the electric blue center of Grand Prismatic Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park. Tan and rusty Orange ground rim the outer edge of the springs. People can be seen walking along a boardwalk to view the springs. Green pine trees line the foreground and the mountains in the background.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Glacier is a park of incredible geology and biological diversity. It holds deep cultural significance for many Native peoples. In addition, it is stunningly beautiful and a wealth of information on the impacts of climate change. 📍Glacier NP #NationalParks #ParkChat #Landscape #Nature #GlacierNP

The dark teal Flathead River meanders through tan rocks, green and gold trees, and towering mountains during the fall in Glacier National Park.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

It's my favorite day, #waterfallwednesday! Sharing the beauty of Tower Fall in Yellowstone NP. It is a short, accessible walk to the overlook. There is also a separate trail to the base. 📍Tower Fall, Yellowstone NP #waterfallwednesdays #waterfall #nature #landscape #NationalParks #YellowstoneNP

A streamlined waterfall crashes straight down from orange rocks to a pool behind green pine trees. The fading sun illuminates the tops of the rocks.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

On Memorial Day, we remember the sacrifices that our men and women in uniform and their families have made to preserve our freedom. May we always strive to honor the strength and resolve they’ve shown our country.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Today's #BlueSkyArtShow theme is #LightAndShadow When leaving the beach, the light became magical. There was only time for a phone snap of the gorgeous light filtering through the palm trees. 📍 Dominican Republic #nature #landscape #DominicanRepublic #RepublicaDominica #GoDomRep #beach #scape

Two palm fronds frame a view of a remote beach with waves rushing in and endless rows of palm trees and mountains. The sun turns the palm fronds golden as it sets and is visible behind the fronds with a sun star.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Thank you to all those dedicated to protecting liberty, freedom, and democracy for ALL people. Have a safe holiday weekend! 📍Tidal Basin, Washington D.C. #cityscape #landscape #scape #washingtondc #memorialday #sunrise

The Washington Monument stands tall above the Tidal Basin as sunrise paints the sky and the reflection pastel pink.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is an extraordinary place. It's more remote location and higher altitude offer new ecosystems to explore with less visitors. 📍 Grand Canyon NP - North Rim #NationalParks #GrandCanyonNP #Landscape #Nature #Photography #Southwest #canyon #GrandCanyonNationalPark

An orange rock formation reaches for the sky surrounded by a hillside of small green pine trees. Behind it, the orange and green formations of the Grand Canyon expand into the distance.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Takkakaw Falls is as beautiful as it it powerful! It's one of the tallest falls in Canada. Set in the scenic Yoho NP. 📍Takkakaw Falls, Yoho NP #waterfallwednesdays #waterfallwednesday #waterfalls #waterfall #yohonp #parkscanada #NationalParks #Nature #Landscape

A powerful waterfall thunders down light brown rock into a valley off lush green trees and plants. The stream from the waterfall is ice blue from glacial runoff.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Standing Tall - This sunflower experience made me smile. This is from my first photo outing after the pandemic. What about summer brings you joy? 📍Burnside Farms, VA #nature #landscape #flowers #sunflowers #photography #summer

A vibrant yellow sunflower with a brown center stands tall. A field of more sunflowers and blue sky with thin white clouds fill the background.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Last light on Grinnell Point and Swiftcurrent Lake. The Many Glacier region of the park is spectacular. Access this season will be limited due to mininal parking during construction at Swiftcurrent. 📍Glacier NP #BlueSkyMonday #MountainMonday #GlacierNP #GlacierNationalPark #nature #landscape

A triangular mountain peak stands tall above a dark lake as the last rays of sunlight highlight the surrounding peaks.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Today's #BlueSkyArtShow theme is #Texture The abundant autumn textures of Blacktail Ponds. This area is a perfect moose habitat. 📍 Grand Teton NP #nature #landscape #Fall #photography #GrandTetonNP #GrandTetonNationalPark #NationalParks

A creek meanders through the red, orange, and golden grasses with dark green pine trees and golden Aspens in the background.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

The enchanting turquoise waters of the Dominican Republic. We arrived at this stunning palm tree-lined oasis after a memorable ride in a boat just like this. 📍 Dominican Republic #scape #seascape #DR #DominicanRepublic #RepublicaDominicana #nature #landscape #GoDomRep @GoDomRep

A small blue and white boat is anchored in turquoise waters in front of a palm tree-lined beach with rocky cliffs behind.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Good things come in threes. Three horses graze on golden grasses with an epic view of the snow-covered Teton Mountain Range, shrouded in fog. 📍 Grand Teton NP #NationalParks #GrandTetonNP #Landscape #Nature #Wildlife #Photography #GrandTetonNationalPark #Horses

Three horses graze on golden grasses, with the snow-covered Teton Mountain Range behind, shrouded in a thin layer of fog. The first horse is golden brown with black legs and hair, the second horse is chestnut brown, and the third horse is warm brownish red with white patches.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

A waterfall captured just after sunset at Blue Hour. Did you know the West Virginia Waterfall Trail includes 43 amazing waterfalls across the state? 📍Cathedral Falls, WV #waterfallwednesdays #waterfallWednesday #waterfalls #nature #landscape #photography #westvirginia #wv

A long exposure shot of a waterfall cascading down brown rocks at Blue Hour, just after sunset.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Sharing this stunner by Melissa from the solar storm a year ago. Pure magic! ✨

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Today's #BlueSkyArtShow theme is #Lines A colorful sunset illuminates Historic Manassas during the holiday season. The headlights of passing cars create lines as they journey to their destination. 📍 Historic Manassas, VA #landscape #photography #longexposure #Virginia #HistoricManassas #sunset

Clouds fill the sky and transition from purple to pink to peach to yellow during a winter sunset behind the buildings of a historic downtown area. The street is decorated with holiday lights and in the center of the street, a long exposure effect has been used to create lines from passing cars.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

A local favorite, Great Falls Park, offers opportunities to view the cascades of the Potomac River from both the Virginia and Maryland sides. This photo is from the Virginia side during a numbingly cold evening. 📍Great Falls Park, VA #waterfallwednesdays #waterfallwednesday #nature #landscape

Pale pink and blues highlight the clouds at sunset above a rocky waterfall.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Sharing something a little different - a perfect spring day on a hike a few years ago. 📍Manassas Battlefield Park, VA #nature #landscape #naturephotography #landscapephotography #virginia #visitvirgina #NPSsites

A lone tree stands out in a meadow of bright green grass and small white flowers. The blue sky behind it is filled with white puffy clouds.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

The stunning lakes of Many Glacier, as seen from Swift Current Lookout - the highest point accessible by official hiking trail in Glacier NP. 📍Glacier NP #BlueSkyMonday #MountainMonday #GlacierNP #GlacierNationalPark #manyglacier #alpinelakes #nature #landscape #photography

Sapphire blue alpine lakes dot the landscape of craggy brown and red mountains in Glacier National Park.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Today's #BlueSkyArtShow theme is #Green A tiny Green Treefrog rests on a blade of grass in the early morning sunlight. 📍 Huntley Meadow Park, VA #wildlife #wildlifephotograpy #photography #nature #animals

A small light green frog is nestled on a blade of grass leaning diagonally. The frog and grasses are dappled in sunlight.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

It's gonna be May! (channeling my inner elder millennial today 😉) Welcome to Waterfall Season! Exploring beautiful public lands in North Carolina in May 2023. 📍High Falls, Dupont State Rec. Forest, NC #waterfalls #waterfall #nchighlands #nature #landscape #northcarolinawaterfalls #NationalParks

A waterfall slides down a sloping light brown rock in the middle of a lush forest.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Happy #waterfallwednesday! I especially enjoy waterfalls that you can safely walk behind. This one is just outside of Twin Falls, Idaho, admist a lovely canyon. 📍Perrine Coulee Falls #waterfalls #waterfall #nature #landscape #naturephotography #landscapephotography

A waterfall cascades down along light brown rock to a vibrant green canyon below. A trail in the foreground leads behind the falls and continues on.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

An evening of incredible light in Grand Teton NP. Have you visited this awe-inspiring park? If so, share a memory from there! 📍Grand Teton NP #GrandTetonNP #NationalParks #ParkChat #Nature #Landscape #photography #naturephotography #landscapephotography #GrandTetonNationalPark

Clouds begin to break up over the mountains, creating light rays as the sun begins to set.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Long known as Bear Lodge Butte, this monument is considered sacred to many tribes native to this area. It is a scenic and interesting place to visit if you are near NW Wyoming or the Black Hills of SD. 📍Devils Tower/Bear Lodge Butte #BlueSkyMonday #MountainMonday #Nature #Landscape #NationalParks

A gray stone butte with lines carved in the sides extends toward the sky above pine trees.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Today's #BlueSkyArtShow theme is #Earth First light at Mount Clements from the East Side of Glacier NP. Mountains, waterfalls, lush forests, incredible animals - there is so much to love about our amazing planet! 📍 Glacier NP #GlacierNP #Nature #Landscape #NationalParks #NaturePhotography

A tall mountain stands with its summit covered by a cloud as the first light of sunrise graces its base. Below it, rocky land gives way to a lush valley with forests and a waterfall in the bottom left. The Logan Pass Visitor Center is visible just below the mountain.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Celebrating #ArborDay with some of my favorite trees anywhere. This photo is called "Joy." Watching these aspens turn golden and sparkle in the wind brought me pure joy on this beautiful morning. 📍Glacier NP #landscape #nature #naturephotography #GlacierNP #trees #aspens #NationalParks

Looking up at a canopy of golden Aspens with white trunks and bright blue sky.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

This mountain goat calls the alpine cliffs of Glacier NP home. It came down from the cliffs at sunset, followed by another goat, but they did not seem friendly. It is shedding its winter coat. 📍 Glacier NP #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nationalparks #nationalparkweek #nature #naturephotography

A mountain goat looks near the camera. It has short white fur on the top half of its torso. It's longer, winter coat is still present on its back and legs. It has tall brown horns and is surrounded by green grass in the background.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

The towering beauty of Haystack Falls is one of my favorite stops along Going-to-the-Sun Road. Share a pic of one of your favorite waterfalls 🏞 📍Glacier NP #waterfallwednesdays #waterfall #waterfalls #GlacierNP #NationalParks #ParkChat #Nature #Landscape #naturephotography #waterfallphotography

A tall waterfall flows down a lush green mountainside and under a stone bridge. The top of the tallest mountain in the background is covered in snow. Vehicles are driving along the road, headed towards the bridge.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Happy #EarthDay, friends! There is so much to love about this incredible planet we call home: beautiful sunrises, the astonishing biodiversity of species, how trees help us breathe easier, the powerful sound of a waterfall... What do you love about it? #nature #Earth #landscape #photography

A peach-hued sunrise silhouettes the mountains and rocks along Yellowstone Lake. Steam rises off the lake during a cold morning and the lake reflects the pastel colors of sunrise.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Castle in the Clouds - The stunning scenery of the Bow Valley Parkway, a truly spectacular place! 📍Castle Mountain, Banff NP #BlueSkyMonday #MountainMonday #Nature #Landscape #photography #landscapephotography #naturephotography #BanffNP #NationalParks

The turquoise waters of the Bow River are flanked with pine trees. The river leads towards the impressive Castle Mountain in the distance. The top of the long mountain is covered in clouds.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Today's #BlueSkyArtShow theme is #Dream This park is what dreams are made of - an epic mountain combined with a wonderland of glaciers, waterfalls, and beautiful forests. 📍Mount Rainier NP #Nature #Landscape #NationalParks #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #NationalParksWeek #ParkChat

A snow-covered Mount Rainier sits above a lush green meadow dotted with pine trees. A clear stream meanders down from the mountain, through the meadow, creating tiny waterfalls along the rocks.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Standing at the Vortex - Intimidating yet beautiful clouds on Lake Erie during a break between storms. 📍Port Clinton Lighthouse, Ohio #landscape #nature #landscapephotography #naturephotography #storm #stormphotography

A blanket of storm clouds converges in a whirlpool above a lighthouse and other historic buildings on the shore of Lake Erie.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

I am sharing a unique place today. Craters of the Moon is a geological wonderland of molten lava, lava tubes, and several types of cones left behind from volcanic events. 📍Snow Cone, Craters of the Moon National Park & Preserve #NationalParks #Nature #Landscape #ParkChat #volcanic #geology #Idaho

A paved trail leads through a black volcanic landscape with scattered green plants. The trail leads to a small cone shaped crater from a prior volcanic event.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Bison fact: They’re not just majestic—they’re speedy too! These hefty icons of the prairie can hit 35 mph. That’s faster than you running late for work. 📍Grand Teton National Park #wildlifewednesday #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #GrandTetonNP #NationalParks #ParkChat

A bison gazes into the distance while standing on a worn trail in a field of green grass and small yellow and white flowers.

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Evelyn | Wildlife Photographer @wildethosphoto.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

In the summer, I work in Glacier National Park as a tour guide & driver of vintage 1930s Red Busses! Our nickname is "Jammers," based on how the earlier drivers had to jam the gears when driving along Going-to-the-Sun Road. 📍Glacier NP #Jammer #RedBus #NationalParks #ParkChat #GlacierNP #nature

A female tour driver in uniform, poses next to a vintage Red Bus from the 1930s. Going-to-the-Sun Road winds by them, lined by golden trees.

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