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@keycaptured.bsky.social

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Photography of mostly wildlife, nature, and beachscapes, with the occasional sprinkle of my macro and astrophotography. No AI, all photos I post are shot by me. 📸 Camera: Nikon Z5 Thanks for checking out my page! 💚 ☕ buymeacoffee.com/KeyCaptured

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Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

A Gerbera Daisy after some rain, the last few raindrops still clinging to its vibrant sunset colored petals 🌦️ _ _ _ #photography #flowers #garden #spring #blooms #macro #daisy #rain #flowerfeed #art #bloomscrolling #nature

A closeup shot of a Gerber daisy (Genus: Gerbera) from above, with raindrops from a recent downpour collecting in small pools across the flower's petals. This specific species of gerbera has these lovely sunset colored petals with striations of a lighter orange emerging from the center of the bloom.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Some Red-Eared and Yellow-Bellied Slider turtles in a freshwater pond, snacking on some turtle food and one testing out a dried leaf _ _ _ #photography #wildlifeWednesday #turtles #pond #closeup #cute #animals #wildlife #nature #Florida #wildlifephotography #reptiles #clearwater

A closeup shot of a baby yellow-bellied slider turtle (Trachemys scripta scripta) trying to eat a freshwater turtle pellet, some moss and lichen hang around the edge of the turtle's shell as it floats in clear water. A dried leaf and dandelion seed can be seen on the left giving a sense of scale to the cute tiny turtle.

A closeup shot of a yellow-bellied slider (Trachemys scripta scripta) and a red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) floating in a clear Florida pond right after the former gulped down some turtle food. The closeup shows off the yellow-bellied slider's beak and tongue and both of their interesting eyes.

A closeup shot of a red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) after it pulled a dried leaf down from the surface to taste test, must not have tasted very good as it let it go and swam off right after.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

A juvenile Eastern Bluebird looking off into the distance, its feathers fluffed up in the breeze #Vertical for #BlueSkyArtShow _ _ _ #photography #birds #nature #bluebird #feathers #art #outdoors #artyear #EastCoastKin #birding #wildlife #closeup #wildlifephotography

A close up vertical shot of a juvenile eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) perched and looking in the distance. Small feathers are fluffed up around the birds neck and head showing their fine detail.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Snow white sands paired with a gradient Florida sunset, a peaceful repose from it all, the world carries on #Scape Fridays _ _ _ #photography #landscape #nature #serene #beach #art #Florida #EastCoastKin #artyear #calm #gradient #sunset #landscapephotography #peaceful

A wide angle landscape shot of snow white sand dunes with the ocean in the background, framed with a gradient sunset sky

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

A female Ruby Throated Hummingbird resting on a perch after enjoying a drink, the white feathers behind her eyes almost making them look more human _ _ _ #photography #wildlifeWednesday #birds #hummingbird #nature #birding #cute #art #wildlife #artyear #EastCoastKin #Florida #closeup

A close up shot of a female ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) perched on a hummingbird feeder. The bird's beak is slightly parted with the tip of her tongue peeking out near the top tip. An area of white feathers near the back of the eye resembles the prominent sclera in humans, making the bird seem more animated and cute.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

A cute bee mimic, Eristalis arbustorum, hanging upside down from the petals of a small zinnia flower _ _ _ #photography #macroMonday #flowerfeed #gardening #nature #art #bloomscrolling #artyear #flowers #EastCoastKin #insects #macro

A macro shot of a Eurasian drone fly (Eristalis arbustorum) hanging upside down from the delicate white petals of a young zinnia flower. Sunlight from the top left of the image filters through the bright petals illuminating them and the insect as the out of focus background frames the shot with bokeh balls

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

A Southern Toad doing some midnight snacking, its bright gold eyes contrasting with the rest of its more earthy toned palette _ _ _ #photography #wildlifeWednesday #toads #animals #night #amphibians #southerntoad #gold #eyes #iris #contrast #wildlifephotography #nature #art #artyear #EastCoastKin

A close up, low angle shot of a southern toad (Anaxyrus terrestris) resting on some concrete. A few smaller beetles can be seen around the toad making for a quick snack while it wanders around this spot

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

A Gulf Fritillary butterfly drinking nectar from a zinnia flower as sunlight filters through its wings, illuminating both patterns above and below _ _ _ #photography #wildlifeWednesday #nature #art #outdoors #butterfly #artyear #sunlight #flowers #flowerfeed #EastCoastKin #bloomscrolling #insects

A close-up shot of a Gulf fritillary butterfly (Agraulis vanillae) as it is perched on a white zinnia flower. The bright sunlight coming from the top left of the image filters through the underside of its wings, revealing both the patterns on top of and below the wings.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

An American Beautyberry plant flaunting its namesake vibrant purple berries that grow late in the summer, a great snack for birds and deer _ _ _ #photography #macroMonday #plants #berries #outdoors #art #bloomscrolling #artyear #EastCoastKin #fruit #garden #forage #nature

A close-up shot of an American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) plant with its beautiful purple berry clusters. The wide green leaves fill the background while the sun highlights the top right of the image.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

A tiny tree frog flecked with grains of sand, lightly resting on some newly sprouting leaves _ _ _ #photography #macroMonday #frog #wildlifephotography #cute #art #nature #macro #artyear #outdoors #macrophotography #EastCoastKin #plants #garden

A tiny tree frog (Family: Hylidae) dotted with some grains of sand. The frog is perched on the top of some newly grown leaves, so lightly as to not even bend them.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

A juvenile Great Blue Heron wading through a saltwater pool surrounded by tall grass, trying to catch any movement with those wide eyes _ _ _ #photography #wildlifeWednesday #GreatBlueHeron #birds #birding #Florida #wildlife #art #EastCoastKin #artyear #heron #wildlifephotography #closeup

A close up shot of a juvenile great blue heron (Ardea herodias) from the neck up. The picture is taken at eye level through tall grass that blur the edges of the frame as more grass and a shallow saltwater pool can be seen in the background.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

A Skipper Butterfly gently perched on a yellow zinnia getting ready to drink some nectar _ _ _ #photography #macroMonday #flowers #nature #art #flowerfeed #artyear #outdoors #bokkeh #pollinator #bloomscrolling #EastCoastKin #zinnia #butterfly

A macro shot of a species of skipper butterfly sitting on top of a yellow zinnia. Its proboscis is curled up as it gets ready to drink some nectar.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

A silhouetted pine tree shadowed against a gradient summer sunset, with long streaking clouds painted like ink strokes across the sky #Scape Fridays _ _ _ #photography #Florida #sunset #serene #beach #art #gradient #EastCoastKin #artyear #beachscape #clouds #ocean #silhouette #relaxing

A wide shot of a silhouetted pine tree set against a gradient beach sunset with the ocean and a small pool of water right behind it. The sky is streaked with long dark clouds that break up the gradual flow of the warm sunset colors that fill the sky.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

A female House Finch perched on an iron bird feeder after eating her fill _ _ _ #photography #birds #wildlifeWednesday #nature #art #birding #wildlife #artyear #Nikon #EastCoastKin #finch #outdoors #bokeh

A close-up shot of a female house finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) perched on an iron bird feeder. After eating her fill, the bird rests, allowing the food to settle before moving on. The light filtering through the trees in the background create a bokeh effect, framing the bird and the feeder in focus.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

A Tread-softly plant pushing through the beach sand, every inch of the plant is covered in these thin glass like needles, even beneath its white sepals that mimic inviting flowers _ _ _ #photography #plants #bloomscrolling #macroMonday #flowerfeed #art #nature #beach #artyear #EastCoastKin #outdoors

A close up shot of a tread-softly plant (Cnidoscolus stimulosus) sprouting from the beach sand, warning anyone sporting flipflops to pay attention to where they step. Although it may look like it, this plant does not have any petals, instead, the sepals have taken on a snow white color and mimic the look of a tradition flower while hiding sharp toxic needles on their underside.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

A flooded pine forest after some heavier rain, its tall thin trees reflected by the still water #Scape Fridays _ _ _ #photography #forestFriday #EastCoastKin #nature #art #Florida #artyear #marsh #pine #flooded #reflection #woods #outdoors

A shot of a flooded pine forest top lit by the high sun after clearing up from a heavy rainstorm. The calm water ripples slightly from the wind as it mirrors the trees in a clear reflection.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

An Osprey perched on a barren tree, allowing a glimpse at its sharp and dramatically hooked talons and beak that it uses for fishing _ _ _ #photography #wildlifeWednesday #osprey #birds #seahawk #nature #art #EastCoastKin #artyear #birdsofprey #wildlife #hawk #outdoors #birding #wildlifephotography

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

A fallen branch covered in different types of lichen as it slowly gets broken down, its borrowed substance returning back to the soil _ _ _ #photography #lichen #macroMonday #nature #art #outdoors #artyear #macro #EastCoastKin #lifecycle #macrophotography

A macro shot of a fallen branch resting atop a bed of leaf litter as some mushroom shaped lichen and other out of focus types grow around it. As the lichen slowly breaks down the dead branch, its borrowed resources get returned to the earth as the cycle starts anew.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

A soft rainbow sunset reflecting off the glassy water's surface, like a rippled mirror returning the sky's pastel colors in kind #Scapes Friday _ _ _ #photography #relaxing #rainbow #Florida #sunset #gradient #clouds #landscape #art #EastCoastKin #artyear #nature #seascape #beach #reflection

A wide angle shot of a beautiful pastel sunset over a Florida sound. The glassy calm water reflects the soft rainbow colors that paint the sky as the day winds down to an end. The reflection of the sun gets stretched across the water's surface leaving a vibrant orange path to the horizon.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

A curious brown anole peeking over a timeworn wagon wheel with an inquisitive cocking of its head _ _ _ #photography #wildlifeWednesday #lizard #anole #cute #critter #nature #art #wildlife #artyear #EastCoastKin #animals #outdoors

A close-up shot of a Cuban brown anole (Anolis sagrei) stretching to look over the hub of a old weathered wagon wheel leaning deteriorated against a brick wall. These lizards are an invasive species to Florida and unfortunately outcompete local lizard populations like the green anole (Anolis carolinensis). They are thought to have been introduced by imported plants that housed their eggs and have been easily spreading since.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

A closeup of a beautiful red Gerbera Daisy showing off its detailed intricate disc florets in the center of the flower _ _ _ #photography #flowerfeed #macroMonday #flowers #art #garden #artyear #EastCoastKin #bloomscrolling #nature #macro #outdoors #plants #gardening

A macro shot of a gerbera daisy (Gerbera × hybrida) flower focusing on the center of the bloom called the disc. The dense intricate cluster of florets, anthers, and stamen crowd the middle of the flower giving it a very textured appearance. This African daisy is a hybrid between Gerbera jamesonii and another South African species Gerbera viridifolia, a common hybrid flower that is popular for gardens and as cut flowers, even ranking as the fifth most used cut flower in the world.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

A flash of streaking lightning that fractures the sky without reaching the ground _ _ _ #photography #lightning #clouds #storm #lightningbolt #scapes #nature #art #outdoors #EastCoastKin #artyear #thunder #longexposer #lightningstorm #sky

A long exposer shot of a cloud-to-air (CA) lightning strike arcing horizontally across the sky. These lightning strikes happen when there are pockets of opposite or lesser charged air around the storm allowing the lightning to discharge there instead of making the longer trip to the ground.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

A praying mantis perched on a plant hunting some garden pests to help keep them in check _ _ _ #photography #wildlifeWednesday #prayingmantis #nature #outdoors #gardening #art #EastCoastKin #insects #macro #artyear #Florida #garden

A macro shot of a larger Florida Mantis (Stagmomantis floridensis) hunting on a potted garden plant seemingly eating something it caught in its claw. These insects are very welcome garden visitors as they can eat small insects that are harming your plants, helping to keep your garden healthy.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

A beautiful Balloon Flower with bluish-purple petals, shortly after opening up from its namesake balloon like buds, like the one shown on the right _ _ _ #photography #flowers #macroMonday #nature #flowerfeed #art #gardening #artyear #EastCoastKin #blueskyMonday #macro #outdoors #bloomscrolling

A close-up shot of a balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) shortly after blooming. These flowers get their name from their balloon like shape before they bloom, like the younger bud shown on the right of the image. These plants are also widely cultivated to be used in cooking and medicine. The roots are especially useful in Korea where they are used for making teas, infused alcohols, and as a common ingredient in bibimbap.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Dense rain clouds approaching from the setting sun to disrupt the calm sound waters #Scapes Friday _ _ _ #photography #clouds #landscape #sunset #Florida #beach #nature #art #EastCoastKin #storm #artyear #rainclouds #beachscape #ocean

A wide landscape shot of a sunset behind some dense clouds over the sound in the horizon. Closer to the viewer, the sparse clouds above can be seen under lit by the setting sun, soon to be overtaken by the approaching rain.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

An Eastern Phoebe resting in the shade, these cute little songbirds likes to wag their tailfeathers up and down when perched _ _ _ #photography #wildlifeWednesday #birds #birding #nature #art #EastCoastKin #artyear #birdwatching #wildlife #songbird #wildlifephotography

A close-up shot of an eastern phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) perched on a wooden plank in the shade. These little birds will pump their tailfeathers up and down when perched and its not entirely understood why. A couple theories include acknowledgement of a predator for deterrence letting them know they don't have the jump on the bird or for something as simple as keeping balance.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

A faint double rainbow arcing across the sky, slowly revealed in the wake of a fading rainstorm _ _ _ #photography #blueskyMonday #rainbow #sky #clouds #art #rain #doublerainbow #artyear #EastCoastKin #calm #bluesky #storm #peaceful

A wide-angle shot of a blue sky with a faint double rainbow arcing across it in the aftermath of a sudden rainstorm. The different cloud types add depth to the image as the revealed sun filters through some of the less dense foggy clouds in the top right of the image.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

A small white mushroom emerging out from some leaf litter to be greeted by the bright sun after multiple days of rain _ _ _ #photography #mushroom #fungiFriday #macro #sunlight #nature #fungus #rain #art #outdoors #EastCoastKin #artyear #macrophotography #Nikon

A close-up shot of a small white mushroom beginning to grow out from beneath some leaf litter into bright sunlight. The right side of the image is brightly illuminated by the high sun creating stark highlights to contrast the darker areas of shade beneath leaves and on the far side of the mushroom.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

A green anole caught looking curiously into the camera, as it searches around for some small insects to snack on _ _ _ #photography #wildlifeWednesday #anole #lizard #wildlife #nature #art #plants #EastCoastKin #artyear #wildlifephotography #Florida #reptiles

A close-up shot of a curious green anole (Anolis carolinensis) looking into the camera as it hunts for insects around a potted spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum). The shades of light blue around its eyes can also be seen in some scales along its back, almost seeming to betray its light green camouflage that adorns most of the rest of its body.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

The Rose of Plymouth, a beautiful and eye-catching wildflower that thrives in salty sands and marshes with its lovely vibrant colors and curling anthers _ _ _ #photography #macroMonday #flowers #nature #art #flowerfeed #artyear #bloomscrolling #wildflower #EastCoastKin #macro #plants #outdoors

A close-up shot of a rose of Plymouth (Sabatia stellaris) with its characteristic splashes of color and curling anthers being lit by the high sun. Sadly these wildflowers are becoming threatened by invasive reed species that thrive in similar conditions. Because of those invasive species, this flower is listed as endangered in areas like Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

A hazy sunset silhouetting a Great Blue Heron as it searches for a sundown snack #Scapes Friday _ _ _ #photography #oceanscape #heron #sunset #silhouette #greatblueheron #clouds #landscapephotography #art #nature #artyear #EastCoastKin #ocean #Florida #beach #outdoors #seascape

A wide-shot of a calm Florida sound as a great blue heron (Ardea herodias) wades into the water to hunt for some fish before the light is gone. The sun is setting on the left of the image through some faraway cloud haze illuminating the sky in a gradient.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

A Northern Mockingbird perched on a hanging feeder, keeping watch and trying to stake its claim by chasing away any competition _ _ _ #photography #wildlifeWednesday #mockingbird #birds #wildlife #art #birdwatching #artyear #EastCoastKin #birding #nature #wildlifephotography

A close-up shot of a northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) taking a ready stance on the top of a hanging feeder. As both their common and scientific names suggest, these birds are polyglots that can be heard mimicking other bird calls or noises in general. Another thing mockingbirds are known for is their tendency to be very territorial, as they constantly chase away other birds from their perceived turf, especially during nesting season.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

A small Purslane flower blooming with a vibrant sunset orange. These little flowers like to open for a couple hours on sunny mornings _ _ _ #photography #macroMonday #flowers #bloomscrolling #garden #plants #macro #purslane #succulent #nature #art #EastCoastKin #artyear #flowerfeed

A macro shot of a common purslane (Portulaca oleracea) flower in an orange variety. These succulents can flower throughout the year depending on rainfall, but the flowers tend to only open for a few hours during bright sunny mornings.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

A large shelf fungus growing from the side of a sandy fallen log, quietly thriving after weeks of on and off rain showers #Sideways for #BlueSkyArtShow _ _ _ #photography #mushroom #fungifriends #macro #nature #art #EastCoastKin #Florida #artyear #fungus #outdoors #macrophotography

A close-up shot of what looks like some Lentinus crinitus mushrooms growing on a decaying felled log speckled with sand. These mushrooms started out smaller and more compact in an average mushroom button shape before they fanned out into these thin delicate looking shelves. The small hair like strands all along the mushroom give it a unique texture as the whole mushroom seems to flow and ripple like a fabric.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

The last remnants of a light rain shower linger as the sparse retreating dark clouds give way to fluffy white ones, painting the blue sky beyond #Scape Fridays _ _ _ #photography #landscape #rainclouds #clouds #heron #Florida #rain #landscapephotography #art #outdoors #artyear #EastCoastKin #nature

A wide-angle shot of a marshy landscape with sparse darker rain clouds flowing away from the camera. Beyond the retreating rainclouds, large fluffy white clouds can be seen painting a light blue sky as the low sun highlights the side of them. Near the middle of the frame between some trees, a great blue heron can be seen flying into the distance with a smaller black bird above it, seemingly mimicking the small dark clouds attempting to overshadow the larger white ones.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

A young Praying Mantis wandering around on a tire when it stops to inspect me, sitting straight up to get a better look _ _ _ #photography #wildlifeWednesday #prayingmantis #macro #nature #art #macrophotography #artyear #EastCoastKin #wildlife #insects #mantis #curiouscritters

A close-up shot of a young larger Florida mantis (Stagmomantis floridensis) crawling around on a truck tire, looking towards the camera. The shallow depth of field leaves the back end of the mantis out of focus while keeping the face and arms sharp and in focus.

Another close-up shot of the same larger Florida mantis (Stagmomantis floridensis) as it sits up straight to closer inspect the camera. While in the position, the mantis was swaying side to side getting different angles of what it was looking at, while also imitating the movement of a swaying plant. Shortly after this, the mantis jumped towards me and scurried off behind.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

A cute little white mushroom growing under a fallen tree in the wood strewn sand as a small gnat takes a break on its cap _ _ _ #photography #macroMonday #mushroom #macrophotography #fungifriends #fungus #nature #art #macro #artyear #EastCoastKin #florida #mushroomMonday #outdoors

A close-up shot of a small white mushroom with a split going down its side. A small gnat can be seen taking a break on the top of the mushroom's cap along with two smaller mushrooms beginning to sprout on the right. Near the top left of the mushroom cap, a droplet of water seems to be suspended by a spider strand, just floating above the mushroom.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

A photo from a day hike in Zion National Park to a small waterfall hidden within one of the many canyon paths #GetOutside for #BlueSkyArtShow _ _ _ #photography #Zion #NationalPark #nature #travel #art #Utah #saveourparks #artyear #hike #outdoors #waterfall #canyon #nature

A wide-angle shot of the opening of a canyon path, showing a small waterfall flowing down the layered cliffs of Zion National Park. Trees can be seen growing on the right near the pooling water from the waterfall while the bright desert sun highlights the left cliff face.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

A relaxing scene of a winding hiking path through the Great Basin Alpine Lakes Loop. A beautiful park and extremely underrated #Scape Fridays _ _ _ #photography #forestFriday #GreatBasin #NationalPark #saveourparks #nature #art #hiking #artyear #travel #relaxing #GBNP #forest #mountain #serene

A shot of a section of the Alpine Lakes Loop hiking trail in Great Basin National Park, where a wooden path winds off to the left of the frame. The beautiful surrounding forest and stunning scenery make this hike absolutely worth it, and because Great Basin is a less frequented park, there are no crowds. You could go the entire hike only seeing a handful of people. An absolutely serene and relaxing place to visit if you ever get the chance.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

A male Atlantic Sand Fiddler crab showing off his major claw as he rests behind his small seagrass barricade _ _ _ #photography #wildlifeWednesday #fiddlercrab #macro #beach #wildlife #crab #art #nature #EastCoastKin #artyear #cutecritters #seacreatures #invertebrates

A close-up shot of a small male Atlantic sand fiddler crab (Leptuca pugilator) taking an open claw stance behind a small blade of seagrass. These little crabs are a great example of sexually dimorphic organisms, as only the males have a major claw alongside a normal sized claw. These big claws are an example of an exaggerated morphological trait that is used in sexual selection and for fighting off other male competition. However, this leaves them with only one good claw for feeding themselves, making them take twice as long to get their calories throughout the day.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

A lovely bunch of pastel blue Cape Plumbago flowers. These beautiful plants are native to South Africa and Mozambique and were once believed to help cure lead poisoning _ _ _ #photography #BlueskyMonday #bloomscrolling #flowers #EastCoastKin #flowerfeed #art #nature #blooms #artyear #plants #garden

A close-up shot of a cluster of Cape plumbago (Plumbago auriculata) flowers in their light blue variety. These plants were once believed to be a viable cure for lead poisoning and were used in other treatments for headaches, cuts, and warts, as well as an emetic agent. Native to South Africa and Mozambique, these plants are well adapted to tropical climates and can flower year-round in places like Florida if cared for properly.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

The breathtaking Smoky Mountains in the fall through a narrow gap between two lichen covered trees #Narrow for #BlueSkyArtShow _ _ _ #photography #landscape #SmokyMountains #NationalPark #SaveOurParks #art #fall #artyear #EastCoastKin #nature #colorful #landscapephotography #mountains #travel

A wide-angle shot of the Great Smoky Mountains National park, shot through two tall lichen covered trees. During fall, the mountains are painted by these beautiful colored treetops all along the park, absolutely worth the visit.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

An older picture from a trip to Great Basin National Park in Nevada, with its sudden transition from a desert basin to this lush mountain scape #Scape Fridays _ _ _ #photography #landscape #SaveOurParks #mountains #art #lensflare #GreatBasin #NationalPark #Nevada #artyear #mountainscape

A wide shot of the lush mountains of Great Basin National Park in Nevada, with the sun sitting just above the ridge. Great Basin is the last spot in Nevada with a permanent, although dwindling, "glacier," which is more just a patch of snow at this point due to climate change. An absolutely beautiful and less visited national park and home to some of the darkest night skies in the country, perfect for stargazing.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

A Common Nighthawk gliding across a colorful evening sky, keeping watch for some insects to feast on. A sadly less common sight with their numbers steadily declining _ _ _ #photography #wildlifeWednesday #awarness #birds #nature #birding #art #nighthawk #artyear #EastCoastKin #birdwatching #wildlife

A picture of a common nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) banking across a sunset painted sky, flashing its characteristic white wing bars at the viewer. Sadly, this bird’s numbers have been declining steadily. Between 1966 and 2019, a decline of about 1% per year has been observed, resulting in an estimated 48% population loss. The species is now classified as endangered in some U.S. states, including Vermont, New Hampshire, and Connecticut.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

A gorgeous Garden Dahlia bloom opening up with contrasting lines across its pink gradient petals _ _ _ #photography #macroMonday #dahlia #bloomscrolling #nature #art #flowers #petals #artyear #garden #flowerfeed #EastCoastKin #gardening #Juneblooms #contrast

A close-up shot of a garden dahlia (Dahlia pinnata 'LaBella Medio') with a beautiful lotus-like appearance. This hybrid variant of Dahlia pinnata flaunts lovely, pink layered petals that lighten in gradient as they sprawl outward from the core of the bloom.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

My cat Orion rolling on his back, looking over being adorable. He always knows how to brighten my day #Joy for #BlueSkyArtShow _ _ _ #photography #cats #adorable #cuteanimals #eyes #art #cute #caturday #EastCoastKin #pets #artyear #closeup

A close up shot of my cat Orion laying across a chest on his back, looking at the viewer and being adorable

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

A beautiful cotton candy sunset over a calm Florida sound, though I imagine the courier might have a hard time making deliveries here #Scape Fridays _ _ _ #photography #seascape #sunset #calming #landscape #colorful #art #reflection #clouds #nature #artyear #EastCoastKin #oceanscape #beach #ocean

A wide angle shot of a lovely Florida sunset over a calm sound. The sun paints a faint rainbow gradient over the sky and water as the day slows to an end. A strange, out of place mailbox stands on the left side of the image, despite there being no houses or buildings for miles around where this was taken. Oddly, there does appear to be some outgoing mail ready for pickup.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

An adorable Eastern Cottontail rabbit hanging out in the backyard, foraging for some greens before it gets too dark _ _ _ #photography #wildlifeWednesday #rabbit #bunny #wildlife #animals #cute #art #backyard #nature #artyear #EastCoastKin #cuteanimals #critters

A close-up shot of an eastern cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus) standing up on its hind legs to get a better view of its surroundings and to make sure it can see something coming in case it needs to make a quick retreat.

Another close shot of the same eastern cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus) as it sits back down, content and feeling it is not in any danger.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Two tiny Slender Bee Flies making a pitstop on some penny-sized daisy fleabane flowers to sip on some nectar _ _ _ #photography #macroMonday #beefly #insects #flowers #pollinators #flowerfeed #wildflowers #daisy #macro #nature #art #outdoors #artyear #EastCoastKin #macrophotography

Two small Slender Bee Flies (genus Geron) rest on daisy fleabane (Erigeron annuus) blooms, using their proboscises to drink nectar from the flowers’ centers. The penny-sized blooms highlight just how tiny these flies are, measuring only 4–7 mm in length.

Key Captured @keycaptured.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

A Brown Anole flashing its vibrantly contrasting dewlap, betraying its woody camouflage to intimidate and confidently stake its claim on this territory #Vibrant for #BlueSkyArtShow _ _ _ #photography #wildlifephotography #lizard #anole #nature #art #wildlife #EastCoastKin #artyear #outdoors

A close up picture of a Cuban Brown Anole (Anolis sagrei) standing on a log pile flashing its vibrant dewlap and raises its head confidently. This combined with "push-up" like movements are used to intimidate, entice mates, and claim territory by making itself seem bigger and more dangerous.