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George Scherer

@gscherer2.bsky.social
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Amateur photography Retired at The Aerospace Corporation Former Department Director in the Space Sciences Laboratory, The Aerospace Corporation
 Postdoctoral Associate, MIT PhD, Physical Chemistry, Harvard he/him/his

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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 18h
Peachick, walking through the wet grass. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. July, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #peachick #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
A tiny peachick, covered in various shades of tan feathers, is walking toward the camera through tall, wet grass.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Desert Cottontail Rabbit. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. August, 2026. OM System Om-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #rabbit #animal #nature #natuephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Closeup of the head and shoulders of a cottontail rabbit, seen mostly in profile, looking toward the camera.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Western Gull. Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California, USA. October, 2025. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #moonstonebeach #seagull #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Closeup of a seagull, seen in profile, with yellow beak, white feathers on its head and chest, and gray feathers on its back and wings.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Pink rose. Mary & Joseph Retreat Center, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, USA. August, 2026. Fujifilm X100VI. #ranchopalosverdes #rose #flower #bloomscrolling #flowerphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of a pink rose, with water droplets on some of the leaves.  The background is out-of-focus garden greenery.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
A Common Sunflower. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. August, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #flower #sunflower #flowerphotography #nature #naturephotography #bloomscrolling #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up photo of a bright yellow sunflower, on a prickly green stalk, against an out-of-focus light and dark green background.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Pond Slider Turtle basking on a rock. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. August, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #turtle #reptile #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
A Pond Slider (turtle), with yellow stripes, is seen in profile, sitting on a gray rock in the sun.   The turtle's legs are retracted into its shell, and its head is raised.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Orange Day-Lily. Mary & Joseph Retreat Center, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, USA. August 2026. Fujifilm X100VI. #ranchopalosverdes #flower #bloomscrolling #flowerphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of a bright orange day-lily, seen from the side, against a background of green foliage.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
California Towhee. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. August, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of a California Towhee, covered in tan feathers.   The bird is standing on green and brown leaf litter, and looking towards the camera.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Yellow rose. Mary & Joseph Retreat Center, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, USA. August, 2026. Fujifilm X100VI. #ranchopalosverdes #flower #rose #bloomscrolling #flowerphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of a bright yellow rose, with branches and green leaves in the background.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Pink Roses. Mary & Joseph Retreat Center, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, USA. August, 2026. Fujifilm X100VI. #ranchopalosverdes #roses #flowers #bloomscrolling #flowerphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of a cluster of 4 light pink roses in strong sunshine.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Backlit Ginger Lily, with spider webs. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. August, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #flower #bloomscrolling #flowerphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up photo of strongly backlit bright green leaves around a central stem, with pink, wilted flowers.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Desert cottontail rabbit. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. August, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #rabbit #animal #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of the head and shoulder of a desert cottontail rabbit in strong sunlight, with tan fur and an orange and black eye.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Western Fence Lizard giving me side eye. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. August, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #lizard #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close up of the front half of a Western Fence Lizard, seen from the side, looking back and towards the camera.  The lizard is standing on a bed of brown leaf litter.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
African Daisy. Mary & Joseph Retreat Center, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, USA. August, 2026. Fujifilm X100VI. #ranchopalosverdes #flower #daisy #flowerphotography #bloomscrolling #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of an African Daisy, with a purple dark center, and white petals with streaks of pink and purple.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Iris, with water droplets. Mary & Joseph Retreat Center, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, USA. August, 2026. Fujifilm X100VI. #ranchopalosverdes #flower #bloomscrolling #iris #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up photo of a white, yellow and light purple iris flower, covered in water droplets from early-morning watering.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Desert Cottontail rabbit. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. July, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #rabbit #animal #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of the head and neck of a desert cottontail rabbit, with a field of green grass in the background.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Canyon Sunflower. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara, California, USA. June, 2026. OM System Om-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #santabarbarabotanicgarden #sunflower #flower #bloomscrolling #flowerphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up photo of a canyon sunflower, with bright yellow petals and an orange center against an out-of-focus green and brown background.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Mourning Dove. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. June, 2025. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300MM F4. #laarboretum #mourningdove #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of a mourning dove against a dark background.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
A peachick standing in front of three of its siblings. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. May, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
A close-up photo of a tiny tan and white peachick  standing on the grass in front of three of its tiny siblings.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Lesser Scaup looking over its shoulder. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach, California, USA. February, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4. #bolsachicaecologicalreserve #duck #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
A lesser scaup duck is swimming away from the camera, while looking back over its right shoulder.  The bird's eye is bright yellow, and the feathers on its head are reddish-brown.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
A very shy squirrel. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. July, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm + MC14. #laarboretum #squirrels #animal #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
A fox squirrel is looking into the camera while peeking out from behind a tree trunk.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Squirrel with an afternoon snack. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. October, 2025. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4. #laarboretum #squirrel #animal #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up photo of a squirrel standing on all fours, facing into the camera, while holding a green and yellow seed in its mouth.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Hummingbird. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. May, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #hummingbird #bird #birdphotographý #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Tiny red, tan and white hummingbird perching on stiff blade of grass(?) against an out-of-focus green and orange background.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
California Poppy. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara, California, USA. March, 2025. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 40-150mm F.8. #santabarbarabotanicgarden #poppy #flower #flowerphotography #bloomscrolling #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of a bright orange California Poppy flower, seen from above, against a background of out of focus green foliage.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
A Yellow Rose. Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, USA. August, 2025. Fujifilm X100VI. #ranchopalosverdes #rose #flower #bloomscrolling #flowerphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up photo of a beautiful yellow rose.  The rose petals are bright yellow, surrounding a darker, more orange-colored center.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Moonstone Beach sunset. Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California, USA. October, 2025. Fujifilm X100VI. #moonstonebeach #cambria #sunset #landscape #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
View of the ocean from Moonstone Beach, looking across rocks and gentle waves towards sun as it sets between layers of clouds.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Seagull, standing on her favorite rock, looking at the ocean. Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California, USA. October, 2025. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4. #moonstonebeach #seagull #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
A seagull, standing on one foot on a rock with the out-of-focus ocean in the background, is looking out at the waves.
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Gordon Wark 🤬💥😡🔥🕗🕕🕓🕖 @1stwark.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Cartoonists Are The Only Real Journalists Left In The USA.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Western Honeybee on a yellow flower. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. April, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #bee #westernhoneybee #insect #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up photo of Western Honeybee crawling on a bright yellow flower, with green leaves in the background,
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Common Sunflower (with tiny ant). LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. May, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #sunflower #flower #flowerphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of a common sunflower.  The flower has many bright yellow petals, surrounding a tan/brown center.  There is a tiny ant crawling near the end of one of the petals.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Squirrel, eating a green shoot among the tree branches. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. January, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4. #laarboretum #squirrels #animal #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of a squirrel, sitting on its hind legs, surrounded by the mostly bare  branches of a tree.  The squirrel is holding a tiny green leaf or shoot in its forepaws.
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Viktoriay Yakimush @viktoriay.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Lion Heart lily 💛🦁 #flowers #flowersphotography #flowersreport #FlowerScape #garden #gardening #FlowersOfBluesky #bloomscrolling #FlowersOnFriday #mobilephotography #Scape #EastCoastKin
The photograph shows the Lion Heart lily. This is a spectacular Asiatic hybrid from the Tango group, distinguished by its unusual and dramatic color.

Main characteristics of the variety:

Flower: Large, up to 16-17 cm in diameter, with a classic star-shaped form.

Color: Unique contrasting combination: an almost black (dark purple or lilac-black) center with abundant speckling, fading to bright yellow or lemon-colored petal tips.

Plant height: Typically reaches 90-110 cm.

Flowering period: Late June - July, flowering lasts approximately 2-4 weeks.

Characteristics: This variety is easy to care for, winter-hardy, and resistant to fungal diseases. The flowers are virtually odorless or have a very light fragrance.
 In this photo, the flower petals are covered with water droplets (rain), which emphasizes the depth of the dark center and the glossy texture of the plant.
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Sharon @sharonwelby.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Cooling down in Northern Ireland. #Sunset
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Marbled Godwit, wading in the estuary. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach, California, USA. February, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4. #bolsachicaecologicalreserve #marbledgodwit #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
A marbled godwit, with tan feathers, is wading in the water next to the shore.  The bird has beak that is black at the end.  The bird's reflection is visible in the water.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Young Coyote in the underbrush. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. May, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #coyote #animal #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up photo of a young coyote, with gray and tan fur, facing to the right, against a background of out-of-focus green foliage.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Hummingbird approaching Mexican Sage flowers. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. May, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #hummingbird #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
A hummingbird, with reddish orange body and green highlights, is flying up to a branch covered in purple and white mexican sage flowers.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Tall Evening Primrose. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara, California, USA. June, 2026. #santabarbarabotanicgarden #flower #primrose #bloomscrolling #flowerphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
A bright yellow primrose plant, seen from the side, surrounded by green foliage and orange partially open primrose flowers
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Western Yellow Pond-Lily. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara, California, USA. June, 2026. #santabarbarabotanicgarden #flower #flowerphotography #bloomscrolling #nature #naturephotograhy #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of a partially-open yellow pond lily flower, with bright yellow petals, and rows of red and yellow anthers surrounding a large, central yellow stigma.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Bush Poppy. Santa Barbara’s Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara, California, USA. June, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #poppy #flower #flowerphotography #bloomscrolling #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of a yellow bush-poppy.  The flower has 4 large bright yellow petals, surrounding orange filaments coming out of the center of the flower.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Bright red camellia. Descanso Gardens, La Canada Flintridge, California, USA. March, 2024. Fujifilm X100VI. #descansogardens #camellia #flower #bloomscrolling #flowerphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotograph #photography
Close-up of a common camellia flower, with bright red petals and a yellow center.  The petals have darker red veins.  The background is out of focus green foliage.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
American Wigeon duck. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach, California, USA. February, 2026. OM System Om-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #bolsachicaecologicalreserve #duck #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close up photo of an american wigeon duck, with green feathers around its eyes, a white bill, and tan feathers on its body.  The bird is floating on the waters of the estuary.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
California Towhee in a tree. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. May, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #towhee #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
California Towhee sitting on a branch, surrounded by out of focus tan branches and green foliage.  The bird's feathers are fluffed up, as if it is getting ready to take off.
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WhatABeautifulWorld @abbphotos.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Photo a Day 2026 - Day 152: I was shooting in very bright sunlight this morning and was having a hard time finding nice light for photos of this Limpkin. Then he turned just the right way and, magic! #photoaday #birds #nature #photography
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Hummingbird, sipping nectar from a Mexican sage flower. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. May, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4. #laarboretum #hummingbird #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of a hummingbird hovering next to a white Mexican sage flower against an out of focus green background.  The bird's beak is buried in the flower as it drinks.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
African Daisy. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. March 2024. Fujifilm X100VI. #laarboretum #daisy #flower #bloomscrolling #flowerphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of an African Daisy, seen from the side.  The daisy has a dark purple center surrounded by little yellow balls, with many white petals.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Mallard duck floating on the pond. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. January, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #mallard #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
A male mallard, with bright green iridescent feathers on his head and a yellow bill, is floating on the water of a pond.  The duck just dipped its bill in the water, and now it is surrounded by concentric waves in the water.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Artichoke Thistle (aks Cardoon). LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. May, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #thistle #flower #flowerphotography #bloomscrolling #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of a bright purple artichoke thistle flower, against an out of focus green background.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Hummingbird. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. May, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #humminbird #bird #birdphotographý #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Hummingbird, seen from below, perched on the end of a succulent leaf.  The bird's feathers appear red, brown, orange and white.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Desert Cottontail Rabbit. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. May, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #rabbit #animal #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close up of the head, neck, ears, and shoulder of a desert cotontail rabbit, against an out of focus light tan colored background.
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George Scherer @gscherer2.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Peachick foraging in the grass with its siblings. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. May, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #peafowl #bird #birdphotographý #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of a tiny peachick, covered in tan and white feathers, walking in the grass.  The bird's siblings are in the background.
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