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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/09/2026

Caught in the spotlight at the water’s edge. 🌙🐾 A spotted hyena pausing mid-stride along the bank after dark, its rounded ears perked up and eyes locked right on us. #WildlifePhotography #Kenya #Hyena #NightDrive #NocturnalWildlife #AnimalsOfPixelfed […] [Original post on pixelfed.social]

Full-body night photograph of a spotted hyena standing on a sandy riverbank with water flowing in the dark background. Illuminated by artificial light, the hyena has its front paw slightly lifted in motion as it turns its head to stare directly at the camera.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/09/2026

Golden hour bond. 🦁☀️ A young lion rests behind a lioness in the warm afternoon sun, both serene as the light turns the grass to pure gold. #WildlifePhotography #Kenya #Lions #BigCats #GoldenHour #Safari #AnimalsOfPixelfed #NatureInFocus #PrideLife #pixelfed #photography

Close-up portrait of two lions bathed in bright golden light. In the foreground, a lioness rests with her head down and eyes peacefully half-closed. Behind her, a young lion sits looking directly at the camera with sharp, intense amber eyes.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/09/2026

The face of functional extinction. These two magnificent animals, Najin and Fatu, are the last two Northern White Rhinos left on Earth. There are no more males. They are the reason we must fight harder. ➡️ SWIPE/SEE NEXT ➡️ The face of hope. A critically […] [Original post on pixelfed.social]

A photograph of the last two Northern White Rhinos, Najin and Fatu, standing side-by-side on a vast, golden-brown grassy plain under a clear sky. The distinctively long, curved horn of one rhino is visible.

A landscape photo of a critically endangered Black rhino walking through thorny scrubland with dry yellow grass. In the far background, the modern blue-glass buildings of the Nairobi skyline are visible against the horizon.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/09/2026

Looking straight into the dense core of our galaxy. 🌌✨ Far from light pollution on the Kenyan savanna, the Galactic Core comes alive with rich dust lanes, star clusters, and vibrant magenta emission nebulae. #Astrophotography #MilkyWay #GalacticCore […] [Original post on pixelfed.social]

Vertical deep-sky astrophotography shot of the Milky Way Galactic Core against a pitch-black night sky. Dark cosmic dust lanes bisect dense fields of billions of pinpoint stars, revealing vibrant magenta and purple emission nebulae near the center.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/09/2026

The ultimate shadow of the savanna. 🖤🐾 An incredible encounter with a melanistic (black) serval crouching quietly in the dry grass during a night drive. Spotting a wild cat like this in the dark is special enough, but seeing a rare melanistic individual is an […] [Original post on pixelfed.social]

Full-body portrait of a sleek, jet-black serval sitting in low dry grass at night. Its dark coat reflects subtle highlights, and its sharp amber eyes stare attentively off-camera into the darkness.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/09/2026

Profile of an apex predator. 🦁🔥 A close profile shot catching the thick, wind-ruffled mane and focused gaze of this male lion on a night drive. #WildlifePhotography #Kenya #Lion #BigCats #NightPhotography #AnimalsOfPixelfed #Safari #NatureInFocus #PortraitPhotography #Photography #Nikon #PixelFed

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/09/2026

Ruler of the dark hours. 🦁🌙 Emerging from the thick foliage, this magnificent male lion steps into the light, mane fully flared and gaze locked forward. #WildlifePhotography #Kenya #Lion #BigCats #NightPhotography #AnimalsOfPixelfed #Safari #NatureInFocus […] [Original post on pixelfed.social]

Nighttime portrait of a full-grown male lion standing in tall grass, illuminated against a dark, shadowy background of dense green bushes. He has a full, thick tawny mane and is looking toward the left with an intense gaze.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026

Iridescence in full bloom. 🐦✨ The shimmering blue and teal plumage of a Superb Starling catching the sunlight, complete with those piercing yellow-orange eyes. #BirdPhotography #Kenya #BirdWatching #Iridescence #Feathers #NatureInFocus #AnimalsOfPixelfed […] [Original post on pixelfed.social]

Full-body portrait of a Superb Starling standing in a patch of green grass. Its feathers glow with iridescent blue, teal, and deep purple tones under warm sunlight, contrasted by striking bright yellow eyes.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026

Caught in the act of keeping tabs on everyone below. 🐒🌿 This vervet monkey perched on a thin branch makes a great vantage point look effortless. #WildlifePhotography #Kenya #VervetMonkey #Primate #NatureInFocus #AnimalsOfPixelfed #Wildlife #Safari #Nikon #Photography #PixelFed

Full-body shot of a vervet monkey sitting on a thin, leafy branch, looking directly forward with a dark face framed by white fur and a grizzled brown coat. A softly lit building facade sits blurred in the background.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026

Rarely do you get to see the sheer scale of a hippo out of the water in broad daylight. 🦛 The scars etched across its hide tell a story of constant territorial scuffles. #WildlifePhotography #Kenya #Hippo #NatureInFocus #AnimalsOfPixelfed #Safari […] [Original post on pixelfed.social]

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/09/2026

The ultimate lawnmower stance. 🐗🌾 Warthogs actually drop to their knees to graze because their necks are too short to comfortably reach the grass while standing up! #WildlifePhotography #Kenya #Warthog #Safari #WildlifeBehavior #NatureInFocus […] [Original post on pixelfed.social]

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/09/2026

Midday nap status: 100% committed. 🦏💤 Najin and Fatu resting under the sun at Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The quiet, heavy gravity of standing next to the last two Northern White Rhinos on Earth stays with you forever. #WildlifePhotography #Kenya #OlPejeta […] [Original post on pixelfed.social]

Two Northern White Rhinos resting on the ground in an open grassy enclosure at Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The rhino in the foreground rests its head and long horn directly against the dirt, while the second rhino lies peacefully in the background under a blue sky.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/09/2026

Dust, mud, and a midday snack. 🐘🌾 Nothing quite matches the quiet majesty of watching an African elephant sweep up fresh grass on the open savanna. #WildlifePhotography #Elephant #Kenya #NaturePhotography #AnimalsOfPixelfed #Safari #WildlifeInFocus #NatureLover #PixelFed #Nikon #Photography

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/09/2026

The Green City in the Sun. ☀️🇰🇪 The incredible contrast between the Nairobi National Park grasslands and the rising skyline, dominated by Britam Tower. Truly unique. 📸 #Nairobi #Kenya #Skyline #Architecture #NairobiNational Park #GreenCityInTheSun #Africa […] [Original post on pixelfed.social]

Alt Text: City skyline of Nairobi, Kenya, seen over golden savanna grassland and green bushes. The Britam Tower is the tallest building, centered under an overcast, warm-toned sky.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/09/2026

The ultimate aquatic yawn! 😲 Check out the internal view of this massive hippo as it surfaces for a massive gape. Those teeth are no joke. 🦷 #WildlifePhotography #Hippo #NatureIsMetal #Photography #AnimalsOfPixelfed #Wildlife #Safari #NatureInFocus #PixelFed #Nikon #Photography

High-angle shot of a hippo surfacing in calm, pale water. Its mouth is stretched open as wide as possible, showing the complete internal structure, palate, massive incisors, and smaller teeth. The water is smooth around its neck.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/09/2026

Nature's ancient design, on point. 🐊 A master of camouflage on the riverbank. This Nile Crocodile perfectly demonstrates how to stay stealthy, even when out of the water. #WildlifePhotography #Kenya #NileCrocodile #Herpetology #AnimalsOfPixelfed […] [Original post on pixelfed.social]

Full-body high-angle photo of a medium-sized Nile Crocodile lying on a dry, muddy riverbank next to a rippling river. Its scaly hide, a gradient from tan on its head to dark gray on its tail, is a perfect textural match for the earth.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/09/2026

Strutting into the savanna with absolute confidence. 🦅✨ Caught this Secretarybird mid-stride, crest feathers fully catching the breeze. #WildlifePhotography #BirdPhotography #Secretarybird #RaptorOfInstagram #BirdWatching #Kenya #NatureInFocus […] [Original post on pixelfed.social]

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/09/2026

The stark clash of two worlds. 🦏🏙️ A solitary black rhino moving through scrubland, framed directly against the modern skyline creeping into its habitat. #WildlifePhotography #Kenya #Conservation #BlackRhino #UrbanWildlife #Coexistence #NaturePhotography […] [Original post on pixelfed.social]

Wide landscape photograph showing a critically endangered black rhino standing in low acacia scrubland, with a large, modern blue industrial building blurred in the background horizon.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/08/2026

Generational strides across the open savanna. 🦏🌾 A mother White Rhino with an extraordinarily long horn leading her calf through the dry grass. #WildlifePhotography #Kenya #Rhino #WhiteRhino #MotherAndCalf #WildlifeConservation #NatureInFocus #AnimalsOfPixelfed #Safari #Photography #Nikon #PixelFed

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/08/2026

Generations sticking close together under the equatorial sky. 🐘🌤️ The protective bond within an elephant family is incredible to witness up close. #WildlifePhotography #Elephant #Kenya #WildlifePlanet #NatureInFocus #AnimalsOfPixelfed #FamilyBonds #AfricanWildlife #Photography #Nikon #PixelFed

Close-up portrait of three African elephants standing side-by-side: an adult with wide ears, a younger elephant, and a calf nestled safely in the middle under a partly cloudy blue sky.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/08/2026

The ultimate opt-in for pattern mixing. 🦓🖤🤍 Caught this amazing dazzle of zebras in the wild. Finding the individual in the collective. #WildlifePhotography #Safari #Zebras #NaturePhotography #AnimalPatterns #WildLifePlanet #AnimalsOfPixelfed #NatureLover […] [Original post on pixelfed.social]

A close-up photo of a herd of zebras in dry, golden grass. One young zebra is sharply focused in the foreground, looking directly at the camera, while a dense pattern of other zebras blends together in a blurry, abstract background.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/08/2026

Mobile tick-removal service in full operation. 🦩🦏 A White Rhino navigating the savanna with its personal cleaning crew lined up along its back. #WildlifePhotography #Kenya #WhiteRhino #Oxpecker #AnimalBehavior #NatureInFocus #AnimalsOfPixelfed #Safari #Photography #PixelFed

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/08/2026

Caught looking: This elegant giraffe knows its angles! The detailed patterns and that confident gaze against the blue sky are just perfect. 🦒📸 #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #Giraffe #ReticulatedGiraffe #AnimalLovers #Zoology #AnimalsOfPixelfed #SafariLife #PixelFed #Photography

Vertical close-up of a reticulated giraffe's head and neck, looking directly at the camera with a clear blue sky and blurred green trees in the background.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/08/2026

Finishing up the evening feast in style. 🍽️🐒 Caught this olive baboon giving its hand a thorough post-meal polish just as the last rays of light caught the rim of its fur. #WildlifePhotography #Kenya #OliveBaboon #Primate #WildlifeBehavior #GoldenHour #AnimalsOfPixel #PixelFed #Photography #Nikon

Close-up portrait of an olive baboon in Kenya with warm evening light outlining its fur, licking its fingers after eating against a soft background.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/08/2026

I was at The Ark Lodge in Aberdare National Park, Kenya, when this herd came in to the waterhole as the sun dropped low. I’ve photographed elephants before, but I wasn’t prepared for how close they let us get, and more than that, how close they were to each […] [Original post on pixelfed.social]

Close-up of a herd of African elephants gathered together at a waterhole, their trunks and tusks intertwined. Backlit ears glow warm in low light against a dark green forest backdrop.

Close-up of a herd of African elephants gathered together at a waterhole, their trunks and tusks intertwined. Backlit ears glow warm in low light.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/08/2026

Celebrating #WorldPhotographyDay with a few favorite frames! 📸 Whether it’s waiting out the light on a landscape, tracking subtle movement in nature, or capturing a portrait, freezing these split seconds never gets old. Swipe through the gallery to see the […] [Original post on pixelfed.social]

A bustling street adorned with numerous red lanterns, featuring a decorative pavilion in the foreground. Surrounding buildings display a mix of traditional and modern architecture, creating a vibrant atmosphere. The sky is overcast, adding to the scene's charm.

A large statue of Buddha sits peacefully, adorned with intricate details. The background features ornate decorations with smaller buddha figures set against a golden wall, under a wooden ceiling. The statue's hand is raised in a gesture of peace.

A vibrant aerial view of a bustling night market, showcasing numerous colorful tents filled with vendors and customers. The scene highlights an array of lights and activities across the densely packed stalls.

Close-up of a colorful traditional umbrella featuring a vibrant inner structure with a red exterior and patterns in yellow, green, and blue.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/08/2026

Scale is hard to capture in a single frame; this is just one hand of Nara's Great Buddha, and it still dwarfs the room. Centuries of bronze and presence at Todai-ji Temple, Japan. #TodaijiTemple #Daibutsu #Nara #Japan #BuddhistArt #TempleArchitecture #BronzeSculpture #photography #pixelfed

Close-up of the bronze Great Buddha (Daibutsu) at Todai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan, showing its head, raised hand, and the gilded lotus-petal backdrop, shot from a low angle inside the wooden temple hall.

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Severin @severin.photos.grossermensch.eu.ap.brid.gy · 06/07/2026

Approaching the #IsolaBella on the #LagoMaggiore #PhotoMonday #FotoMontag - Photo taken in Sep 2022 📷: SONY ILCE-7M4, FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 77mm | 1/1600s @ f4, ISO 125 📍: Carciano, #Italy 🇮🇹

A small motor boat leaves a small island on a lake with an old villa and garden on it. Mountains in the far background

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NYSloth @nysloth.sunny.garden.ap.brid.gy · 04/07/2026

Wonton prepares to ride out the Fourth of July fireworks in the basket that holds his toys. Sorry, but you'll have to find your own basket. #cat #photography #NYC

A mackerel tabby cat sits in a white basket and looks at the camera.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/07/2026

Morning in the garden, Variable Sunbird hunting nectar in Kigali, Rwanda. 🌿 #BirdPhotography #Rwanda #NaturePhotography #Photography #pixelfed

A small bird perched on a branch, surrounded by green leaves. The bird has a yellowish underside and a darker, muted top and is holding a thin twig in its beak.

A small bird perched on a branch, partially obscured by green leaves, with its beak reaching towards the foliage. The background features soft, blurred greenery.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/07/2026

Morning light, a Kigali garden, and a sunbird that only reveals its color for a second at a time. #BirdPhotography #Sunbird #Rwanda #Kigali #WildlifePhotography #Photography #pixelfed

A vibrant variable sunbird perched on a branch surrounded by green leaves. The bird has a glossy blue-green throat and a brownish-gray body, with sunlight filtering through the foliage.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/07/2026

Kunimigaoka, Takachiho. A stone telling of one of Kyushu's oldest myths, Ninigi-no-Mikoto's descent, and the rice-scattering that brought the sun back. #Takachiho #Miyazaki #Japan #JapanMythology #Photography #pixelfed

A sculpture depicting three figures representing indigenous people, set against a backdrop of trees and blue sky. In front of the figures is a stone plaque with inscriptions.

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NYSloth @nysloth.sunny.garden.ap.brid.gy · 28/06/2026

For those of you seeking a little coolness in your timeline, I present a photo of a waterfall in a mossy canyon near Vik in Iceland. I was (finally) backing up my RAW files to a secondary location and noticed this inviting scene. #photography #Iceland

A small waterfall pours gently into a pool of water.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/06/2026

Modern architecture framed by sky and greenery. A reminder that changing your viewpoint can reveal details we normally miss. #HibiyaMidtown #TokyoPhotography #ArchitecturePhotography #UrbanPhotography #pixelfed

Vertical photo looking up at Hibiya Midtown in Tokyo with reflective glass walls, structural columns, and green terraces.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/06/2026

Sakurajima, a living volcano and one of Kagoshima’s most iconic views. 🌋 A landscape shaped by fire, water, and time. #Sakurajima #Kagoshima #JapanPhotography #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #TravelPhotography #pixedlfed

A scenic photograph of Sakurajima volcano viewed from across Kagoshima Bay with a ferry and harbor in the foreground.

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Severin @severin.photos.grossermensch.eu.ap.brid.gy · 18/06/2026

Small art studios left and right #artesania #Agüimes #GranCanaria - Photo taken in Nov 2022 📷: SONY ILCE-7M4, FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS | 24mm | 1/320s @ f4, ISO 125 📍: Agüimes, #Spain 🇪🇸

An open door leads into a floor with red walls with colourful paintings on them. On the door it says in colourful letters ARTESANIA

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/06/2026

Fuji TV's Hachitama sphere, Odaiba, Tokyo. Kenzo Tange's metabolist masterpiece still turns heads. #Tokyo #Odaiba #Japan #Architecture #StreetPhotography #scape #pixelfed #photography

Low-angle view of the Fuji Television Building in Odaiba, Tokyo, showing its distinctive metallic spherical observation deck suspended between two grey high-rise towers connected by exposed steel walkways, against a pale blue sky.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/06/2026

The Unicorn Gundam standing tall in Odaiba, Tokyo 🤖✨ A perfect meeting point between anime, engineering, and modern Japanese culture. #Gundam #UnicornGundam #Tokyo #Odaiba #JapanTravel #StreetPhotography #TravelPhotography #Pixelfed

A large white Gundam statue stands in front of DiverCity Tokyo Plaza. The photo shows the entire robot from head to feet with the shopping center behind it.

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Michael Lyon @mlyon0486.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/06/2026

A moment of pure, sun-drenched serene. 🌿 We found this view at Takachiho Gorge (高千穂峡), where the 'Angel's Ladders' (sunbeams) pierce the forest canopy to highlight the cascade of the Minainotaki Falls into the brilliant teal Gokase River. There are some […] [Original post on pixelfed.social]

A stunning waterfall cascades down a rocky cliff, surrounded by lush green foliage. The water flows into a tranquil, turquoise pool at the base, with sunlight filtering through the trees.

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