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Kelly Lantana

@kellylantana.bsky.social
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Spiritual Author & Nature Photographer Bio: amazon.com/author/kellylantana-bio Deeply loves Jesus' authenticity, courage, love, candor in difficult situations. Enjoys God's wonders in nature: Hummingbirds, flowers, sunsets, wildlife, stars...

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 9h
“To be inspired, is to embrace a gentle quietness of the heart; a deep listening in the soul; an open mind humbly learning the wise benefits, of being still.” K.L. Lovely, small desert butterfly, on orange garden blooms. #Photography #Butterfly #Flowers #Nature #ImageAndVerse #ColorADay #OrangeSun
This is a small Snout Butterfly (so named after its rather long, snout-like facial extension.)  Their wings don’t have pointed tips, rather a straight edge to them… A favorite source of nectar is the orange Trumpet Vine Flower… Background = deep blue sky filtering through green leaves… Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
“Creation, a special gift from Heaven’s heart, full of vitality, and lovely times of wonder… Hoping more humans, together, endeavor to start cherishing our unique world, versus tearing it asunder.” K.L. Little hummingbird, crossing over desert lands, to a winter home. #Photography
This is likely a female Rufous Hummingbird, seen in mid-flight. Recent photo.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
A gentle, natural meeting of wild & cultivated, desert flowers… Deep differences, don’t always have to be hindrances… #Photography #Scape #Wildflowers #Blooms #Nature #FlowersOnFriday
Soft background of wild, trumpet-shaped, vibrant reddish flowers on vines, & vivid purple Angelonia blooms, on a single stalk in foreground. Happily thriving near each other, amidst a small, cultivated desert garden – where wild is encouraged to be.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
A gentle, natural meeting of wild & cultivated, desert flowers… Deep differences, don’t always have to be hindrances… #Photography #Scape #Wildflowers #Blooms #Nature #FlowersOnFriday
Soft background of wild, trumpet-shaped, vibrant reddish flowers on vines, & vivid purple Angelonia blooms, on a single stalk in foreground. Happily thriving near each other, amidst a small, cultivated desert garden – where wild is encouraged to be.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Anna’s Hummingbird, his face gracefully turned, resting on a tiny branch in the desert. Quiet gratefulness, for moments like these amidst life… #Photography #Hummingbird #MagentaMonday #Birds #Nature #Autumn #Calm #WildlifePhotography #Wildlife
Resting in a shady tree, a male Anna’s Hummingbird, his magenta feathers iridescent in the ambient light, on a semi-cloudy desert evening.
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Kelly Lantana ~ 2 ~, Spiritual Author & Nature Photographer @kellylantana2.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
“Like a Fuchsia flower – Peace is not merely lovely to behold. Peace is profoundly rich, with inner vitality. Gracefully bold, even.” K.L. #Photography #Peace #Flowers #ImageAndVerse #Wisdom #Courage
Vibrant magenta and purple Fuchsia blooms… Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Verse of kindness, amidst a lovely diminutive nature scene… #Photography #Kindness #Butterfly #Flowers #Garden #ImageAndVerse
Butterfly with vibrant azure hindwings, alighted upon bright pink Cosmos flowers, under desert sunlight.
Kindness quote, by Kelly Lantana, as is the photo of Cosmos blooms.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Verse of kindness, amidst a lovely diminutive nature scene… #Photography #Kindness #Butterfly #Flowers #Garden #ImageAndVerse
Butterfly with vibrant azure hindwings, alighted upon bright pink Cosmos flowers, under desert sunlight.
Kindness quote, by Kelly Lantana, as is the photo of Cosmos blooms.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Sweet peacefulness… A sleepy little #hummingbird, with her feathers all fluffed out; she rested on the branch a good 10 minutes. Ambient light, created green iridescence on her upper feathers. #Photography #Birds #Peace #Wildlife #Nature #ColorADay #GreenSat #BirdPhotography
She’s falling asleep again, amidst a Mesquite Tree. She would, now and then, open her eyes somewhat, & sleepily close them once again. 
Taken from inside, so to not disturb the little lady.
Background is desert sand… Seen in spring, several years ago.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Sweet peacefulness… A sleepy little #hummingbird, with her feathers all fluffed out; she rested on the branch a good 10 minutes. Ambient light, created green iridescence on her upper feathers. #Photography #Birds #Peace #Wildlife #Nature #ColorADay #GreenSat #BirdPhotography
She’s falling asleep again, amidst a Mesquite Tree. She would, now and then, open her eyes somewhat, & sleepily close them once again. 
Taken from inside, so to not disturb the little lady.
Background is desert sand… Seen in spring, several years ago.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A desert’s evening flair… One vibrant sunset – two really different skyscapes: a sublime one to the east, & a bold one to the north. Only 2 minutes apart in time… #Photography #Sunset #Scape #EastCoastKin #ECK #Clouds #Nature #SkyGazing #Art #LookUp #Peace #Inspire #NaturePhotography #Desert
Soft, fluffy clouds floating in a desert sky, in colors of white & grey, with lovely pink dusted all over the tops of the white clouds. 
From a few evenings ago.Framed by silhouettes of various desert leaves, a slate-blue sky holds passing wispy clouds, in colors of blue & pink-red.
From a few evenings ago.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A desert’s evening flair… One vibrant sunset – two really different skyscapes: a sublime one to the east, & a bold one to the north. Only 2 minutes apart in time… #Photography #Sunset #Scape #EastCoastKin #ECK #Clouds #Nature #SkyGazing #Art #LookUp #Peace #Inspire #NaturePhotography #Desert
Soft, fluffy clouds floating in a desert sky, in colors of white & grey, with lovely pink dusted all over the tops of the white clouds. 
From a few evenings ago.Framed by silhouettes of various desert leaves, a slate-blue sky holds passing wispy clouds, in colors of blue & pink-red.
From a few evenings ago.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Flourishing together in such a graceful, natural way, various shades of yellow, amidst wild, desert scenery. Creation’s sublime artistry… #Photography #ColorADay #YellowThu #Butterfly #Wildflowers #Nature #Wildlife #Peace #InsectThursday
Peaceful yellows – desert wildflowers, and a black Swallowtail Butterfly with many yellow accents, along the wings & on the head. 
Seen in August, this year.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Flourishing together in such a graceful, natural way, various shades of yellow, amidst wild, desert scenery. Creation’s sublime artistry… #Photography #ColorADay #YellowThu #Butterfly #Wildflowers #Nature #Wildlife #Peace #InsectThursday
Peaceful yellows – desert wildflowers, and a black Swallowtail Butterfly with many yellow accents, along the wings & on the head. 
Seen in August, this year.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Resiliency and steadfastness of our solitary, gracious moon, is seen over the long passage of time; yet she still has a celestial gentleness about her… Desert moon, the other night. #Photography #Moon #Inspire #Resiliency #SkyGazing #Wonder
Some details of our resilient moon. Nighttime in a clear desert sky.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Resiliency and steadfastness of our solitary, gracious moon, is seen over the long passage of time; yet she still has a celestial gentleness about her… Desert moon, the other night. #Photography #Moon #Inspire #Resiliency #SkyGazing #Wonder
Some details of our resilient moon. Nighttime in a clear desert sky.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Anna’s Hummingbird, his face gracefully turned, resting on a tiny branch in the desert. Quiet gratefulness, for moments like these amidst life… #Photography #Hummingbird #MagentaMonday #Birds #Nature #Autumn #Calm #WildlifePhotography #Wildlife
Resting in a shady tree, a male Anna’s Hummingbird, his magenta feathers iridescent in the ambient light, on a semi-cloudy desert evening.
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Kelly Lantana ~ 2 ~, Spiritual Author & Nature Photographer @kellylantana2.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
“The loving child within us – has a sense of wonder in the heart, a light of truth in the eyes, a deep love in the soul, with a quiet way of courage embracing these altogether…” K.L. #Photography #Hummingbird #Flowers #Wonder #Nature #Inspire #ImageAndVerse
The wonder of one of earth’s smallest birds, a hummingbird… 
This little hummer is seeking nectar from Trumpet Flowers, on a desert morning during autumn migration.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Summer full moon, amidst a gentle desert night, her lower rim artistically hidden by wispy clouds. Under a wondrous night sky, the heart finds calm. “Listening is far deeper in the stillness…as is clarity.” K.L. #Photography #ImageAndVerse #Moon #LookUp #Peace #Calm #Stunday #ECK #Nature #Inspire
Every time I go outside – taking my dog for a stroll on the trails, to visit the garden, or just because –
my gaze turns skyward, looking for moments of calm beauty amidst creation… 
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Summer full moon, amidst a gentle desert night, her lower rim artistically hidden by wispy clouds. Under a wondrous night sky, the heart finds calm. “Listening is far deeper in the stillness…as is clarity.” K.L. #Photography #ImageAndVerse #Moon #LookUp #Peace #Calm #Stunday #ECK #Nature #Inspire
Every time I go outside – taking my dog for a stroll on the trails, to visit the garden, or just because –
my gaze turns skyward, looking for moments of calm beauty amidst creation… 
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
“There are kinds of #golden light, that shine externally of us – radiating far, vibrantly illuminating earth’s sky. Then there are kinds of light, that shine within us – radiating far, quietly touching people’s lives.” K.L. #Photography #Sunset #Light #BlueSkyArtShow #ECK #Sunrays #Nature
Golden sunrays, radiating wonderfully, amidst a desert summer sunset. 
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Moments of simple joy… Wild desert Cowpen Daisies, with a Bordered Patch Butterfly. #Photography #FlowersOnFriday #Wildflowers #Butterfly #Nature #Peace #Blooms
Cowpen Daisies are resilient desert wildflowers, that attract a variety of butterflies… 
The Bordered Patch Butterfly, is described as being “remarkably variable.” They visit the Daisies eagerly throughout the day.  
Background is a soft blend of more Cowpen Daisies & their light-green leaves.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Moments of simple joy… Wild desert Cowpen Daisies, with a Bordered Patch Butterfly. #Photography #FlowersOnFriday #Wildflowers #Butterfly #Nature #Peace #Blooms
Cowpen Daisies are resilient desert wildflowers, that attract a variety of butterflies… 
The Bordered Patch Butterfly, is described as being “remarkably variable.” They visit the Daisies eagerly throughout the day.  
Background is a soft blend of more Cowpen Daisies & their light-green leaves.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
#WordlessWednesday #Photography #Flowers #Peace #Nature #Garden
Garden flowers of purple and pinks, growing on a graceful old wood chair, that looks to be hand-carved.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
#WordlessWednesday #Photography #Flowers #Peace #Nature #Garden
Garden flowers of purple and pinks, growing on a graceful old wood chair, that looks to be hand-carved.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Wild, blue Morning Glories, thriving in a desert… Morning Glories may symbolize hope and renewal – every morning, amidst the sunrise, a new bloom opens, softly becoming a reminder of hope, and inner renewal. #Photography #Flowers #Wildflowers #Peace #Hope #ColorADay #BlueTue #Twosday
Two wild, vibrant blue Morning Glory flowers. As the morning journies onward, the bloom begins to display a sublime purple hue. It will turn even more purple as the morning heats-ups; by mid-morning in the desert, the spent bloom will close & become pink. August, several years ago.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Wild, blue Morning Glories, thriving in a desert… Morning Glories may symbolize hope and renewal – every morning, amidst the sunrise, a new bloom opens, softly becoming a reminder of hope, and inner renewal. #Photography #Flowers #Wildflowers #Peace #Hope #ColorADay #BlueTue #Twosday
Two wild, vibrant blue Morning Glory flowers. As the morning journies onward, the bloom begins to display a sublime purple hue. It will turn even more purple as the morning heats-ups; by mid-morning in the desert, the spent bloom will close & become pink. August, several years ago.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The rich, rustic-orange of this Queen butterfly, the vibrant yellow of a wild Cowpen Daisy, are a natural, lovely complement to one another. On an early, desert morning. #Photography #Butterfly #Wildflower #Nature #MacroMonday #ECK
While similar to a Monarch Butterfly, this species is named Queen Butterfly. Seen around here more often than the Monarchs... The Cowpen Daisy loves rain, and will flourish abundantly (and quite tall!) if the monsoon season is a good one... From a few days ago.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The rich, rustic-orange of this Queen butterfly, the vibrant yellow of a wild Cowpen Daisy, are a natural, lovely complement to one another. On an early, desert morning. #Photography #Butterfly #Wildflower #Nature #MacroMonday #ECK
While similar to a Monarch Butterfly, this species is named Queen Butterfly. Seen around here more often than the Monarchs... The Cowpen Daisy loves rain, and will flourish abundantly (and quite tall!) if the monsoon season is a good one... From a few days ago.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
This fluffy fellow, a woodpecker, was eyeing two hummingbirds a little above him, as he drank from their feeder (not in image.) Such artistic details on his feathers; what a lovely bird. #Photography #Birds #Nature #BirdPhotography #Stunday #ECK
He may be a young woodpecker, still with some first ‘pin’ feathers on his head. Or perhaps an adult molting a bit on the head, & new feathers regrowing. Unsure of the species, could be a Ladder-backed Woodpecker. Taken yesterday, after a light rain shower.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
This fluffy fellow, a woodpecker, was eyeing two hummingbirds a little above him, as he drank from their feeder (not in image.) Such artistic details on his feathers; what a lovely bird. #Photography #Birds #Nature #BirdPhotography #Stunday #ECK
He may be a young woodpecker, still with some first ‘pin’ feathers on his head. Or perhaps an adult molting a bit on the head, & new feathers regrowing. Unsure of the species, could be a Ladder-backed Woodpecker. Taken yesterday, after a light rain shower.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Just because… There is a vast variety, of nature’s beauty amidst creation. A desert Swallowtail Butterfly, accented in wonderful colors, on self-seeded purple verbena flowers, amidst garden greenery. #Photography #Butterfly #Flowers #Garden #ColorADay #Green
The butterfly’s colors are so vibrant; perhaps newly emerged from the chrysalis. 
Image taken in late August, this year, mid-morning.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Tiny wonders! Hummingbirds visit in the range of 1,000 – 2,000 flowers daily, to feed their very high energy needs. A desert hummer, its bill immersed in a long Trumpet Flower. Frequent #garden #scape during autumn migration. #Photography #Hummingbird #Joy #FlowersOnFriday #Nature #ECK
I think this is a Rufous Hummingbird, a young one, given the light-rufous color on its flanks. (The similar Allen's Hummingbirds are seldom seen here.) The Rufous hummers are visiting the vibrant orange Trumpet Vine flowers regularly, for the past week or so. Image taken a few days ago, mid-morning.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Tiny wonders! Hummingbirds visit in the range of 1,000 – 2,000 flowers daily, to feed their very high energy needs. A desert hummer, its bill immersed in a long Trumpet Flower. Frequent #garden #scape during autumn migration. #Photography #Hummingbird #Joy #FlowersOnFriday #Nature #ECK
I think this is a Rufous Hummingbird, a young one, given the light-rufous color on its flanks. (The similar Allen's Hummingbirds are seldom seen here.) The Rufous hummers are visiting the vibrant orange Trumpet Vine flowers regularly, for the past week or so. Image taken a few days ago, mid-morning.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
With shimmering feathers of iridescent green and blue, a desert hummingbird resting a few minutes in semi-shade. Autumn migration, a few days ago. Please see ALT. #Photography #Hummingbird #Wonder #Desert #Birds #Nature #ColorADay #BlueTue
This is a male Broad-billed Hummingbird; the feathers are generally a little darker in their colors than other hummers… Primarily seen only during migration.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
“Brief moments of joy, gathered throughout the day, are gifts to one’s mind, heart, soul; helping to keep this world’s chaos at bay.” K.L. Cosmos flowers amidst a blue, desert evening sky. #Photography #Flowers #Inspire #Joy #BlueSkyMonday #Nature #Garden #Peace #ColorADay #PinkMon
Near the border of a small desert garden, several years ago. Photo totally unedited…
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
“My heart loves being still amidst creation... Special moments, of quiet wonder and beauty, become like a silent prayer deep in the soul. No words needed at all.” K.L. #Photography #Hummingbird #Flowers #Prayer #Peace #Nature #Stunday #Birds #Wonder #Blooms #Calm
A lady hummingbird, with vibrant green iridescent feathers, drinking nectar from small pink & yellow Lantana flowers, during autumn migration. Her tiny little feet, are hanging down a bit underneath her! One morning in a desert, just a few days ago… Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Only three distinct, natural colors – white, yellow, green – give us summer loveliness, in a wild, little desert scene. #minimal #Photography #Butterfly #Flower #BlueSkyArtShow #ECK #Nature #ColorADay #GreenSat
Gently illuminated by the evening light, is a mostly white butterfly. Nectaring upon a vibrant yellow Cowpen Daisy, a common wildflower if desert rains have been decent. Background is a soft blend of garden greenery, and the gentle sunlight… A few days ago.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Hummingbird, and flowers… Wonder, and peace… Desert hummingbird, softly approaching morning Lantana blooms. #Photography #Hummingbird #Flowers #Blooms #Nature #Wonder #Peace #FlowersOnFriday #Birds #Wildlife
Hummer is likely a female; unsure of species. The flowers are Lantana, in colors of mostly pink, with a scattering of yellow ones. Background = Mesquite trees with dappled morning sunlight. Seen yesterday.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Hummingbird, and flowers… Wonder, and peace… Desert hummingbird, softly approaching morning Lantana blooms. #Photography #Hummingbird #Flowers #Blooms #Nature #Wonder #Peace #FlowersOnFriday #Birds #Wildlife
Hummer is likely a female; unsure of species. The flowers are Lantana, in colors of mostly pink, with a scattering of yellow ones. Background = Mesquite trees with dappled morning sunlight. Seen yesterday.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Two #hummingbirds, mid-air, waiting their turn to land on a feeder. Their blurred wings display how fast hummers can move – up to 45 mph, or 72.42 km/h! Awesome little aerial wonders, amidst our world that was meant to be lovely, joyful, free. #Photography #Hummingbirds #Birds #Nature
Autumn migration in a desert, this year in late August. They also visit various flowers (hummingbird favorites) in my small garden.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Two #hummingbirds, mid-air, waiting their turn to land on a feeder. Their blurred wings display how fast hummers can move – up to 45 mph, or 72.42 km/h! Awesome little aerial wonders, amidst our world that was meant to be lovely, joyful, free. #Photography #Hummingbirds #Birds #Nature
Autumn migration in a desert, this year in late August. They also visit various flowers (hummingbird favorites) in my small garden.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Vibrant pink Lantana blooms, with one of the desert’s Lady butterflies amidst them. “Beauty in creation – Delight sings quietly to our hearts, even if we are unaware… Wonder freely resonates amidst our souls, where eternity lives…”K.L. #Photography #Flowers #PinkMon #ColorADay #Butterfly #Nature
These Lantana plants are quite small, growing in a window box. Their buds & blooms arrive all at once, and are wonderfully vivid. Various species of butterfly visit regularly… Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Vibrant pink Lantana blooms, with one of the desert’s Lady butterflies amidst them. “Beauty in creation – Delight sings quietly to our hearts, even if we are unaware… Wonder freely resonates amidst our souls, where eternity lives…”K.L. #Photography #Flowers #PinkMon #ColorADay #Butterfly #Nature
These Lantana plants are quite small, growing in a window box. Their buds & blooms arrive all at once, and are wonderfully vivid. Various species of butterfly visit regularly… Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
“Kindness, is a quiet strength, Amidst one's heart… Within one’s soul… Radiating outward with a gentle, quiet loveliness.” K.L. A lovely desert butterfly, alighted upon a wild Daisy bloom. #Photography #Kindness #Butterfly #ImageAndVerse #Stunday #NaturePhotography #Flowers #Peace #Summer #Garden
Amidst a desert garden – the butterfly, I think, is one of the Patches kind. My identification book says this particular one, a Bordered Patch, is: “A remarkably variable butterfly…often causing confusion because individuals vary so much.”  The bright yellow flower is a wild Cowpen Daisy, of the Aster family… Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
“Kindness, is a quiet strength, Amidst one's heart… Within one’s soul… Radiating outward with a gentle, quiet loveliness.” K.L. A lovely desert butterfly, alighted upon a wild Daisy bloom. #Photography #Kindness #Butterfly #ImageAndVerse #Stunday #NaturePhotography #Flowers #Peace #Summer #Garden
Amidst a desert garden – the butterfly, I think, is one of the Patches kind. My identification book says this particular one, a Bordered Patch, is: “A remarkably variable butterfly…often causing confusion because individuals vary so much.”  The bright yellow flower is a wild Cowpen Daisy, of the Aster family… Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Late #summer in a desert, is when the #hummingbird visits can be delightfully busy! Image was taken 2 days ago, on a semi-cloudy late afternoon. Please see ALT for details/fun facts. #Photography #Hummingbirds #BlueSkyArtShow #Birds #Nature #HummingbirdPhotography #Wonder #ColorADay #GreenSat
I really enjoy the little lady on left, in back, stretching way up to look inquisitively in my direction. I was inside, near a window… The hummer in back, center, is a male Black-chinned (with a dark purple throat); the one on right, in back eagerly drinking, is a male Rufous. There were a few more nearby, but out of image… (There are also 2 other feeders they can use, plus many flowers in a small garden.) The blurred wings here, that’s how they looked – their wings beat ~ 80 times per second, & they fly fast! Amazing little wonders.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Late #summer in a desert, is when the #hummingbird visits can be delightfully busy! Image was taken 2 days ago, on a semi-cloudy late afternoon. Please see ALT for details/fun facts. #Photography #Hummingbirds #BlueSkyArtShow #Birds #Nature #HummingbirdPhotography #Wonder #ColorADay #GreenSat
I really enjoy the little lady on left, in back, stretching way up to look inquisitively in my direction. I was inside, near a window… The hummer in back, center, is a male Black-chinned (with a dark purple throat); the one on right, in back eagerly drinking, is a male Rufous. There were a few more nearby, but out of image… (There are also 2 other feeders they can use, plus many flowers in a small garden.) The blurred wings here, that’s how they looked – their wings beat ~ 80 times per second, & they fly fast! Amazing little wonders.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Just because, creation can bring a needed smile. Even, at times, in extreme heat… A desert Lady Butterfly, upon a yellow wild Daisy bloom. #Photography #Butterfly #Flowers #NaturePhotography #Scape #FloralFriday #Wildflowers #Nature #Desert #Wildlife #ECK
Various butterflies are now arriving, along with their sense of lovely calmness. Viewed yesterday mid-morning.
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Hummingbirds! Autumn migration in the desert, has suddenly begun in earnest. Yesterday morning, not long after dawn. #Photography #Hummingbirds #Birds #Wildlife #Nature #Desert #BirdPhotography #RedWed #ColorADay #NaturePhotography
There were 6 very busy hummers at feeder, & about 10 others nearby – either hovering further away, sitting on tiny tree branches, or vying for a place at the other 2 feeders… Species seen yesterday morning: Black-chinned, Rufous, Anna’s, Broad-billed… Seen thru a window… Hummers are really drawn to the color red.
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