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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

My original photos of me and a Tufted Titmouse were turned into characters and into a 10-second video using AI.

The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Willow in front of fence, mom behind in the trees - exactly how it is at Nankin Lake, Livonia MI 🦌 Filmed on my Hines Park walks. Children's books based on this spot: www.amazon.com/dp/B0HCRYW32V #HinesPark #NankinLake #Livonia #Deer #Michigan

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I made a small parody featuring my late father styled like the Dead End Kids, known as the East Side Kids in the 1940s. He had that look during the time they were popular, likely influenced by how popular those movies were. It shows that kids follow trends regardless of what era they grew up in.

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A Doe and a Fawn at Hines Park in Wayne County, Michigan.

Spending time with wildlife and photography is relaxing for me. This was taken near Levan Knoll in Hines Park. I may have disturbed the deer a little, but about 10 to 15 minutes later on my walk back, I looked down toward where they had been and a group of workers was right there working, which scattered them for good.

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Cruisin' Hines 2026 in Wayne County, Michigan. #photography #cars #cruising

A cool roadster from Cruisin' Hines 2026 (Wayne County, Michigan)

This car cracks me up as it looks like it should be in a cartoon.

A cute little Ford Anglia - It's a Ford, but from the UK.

The Griswold's Car meet the Blues Brothers' Car at Cruisin Hines 2026 in Hines Drive (Wayne County, Michigan).

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I know it's AI made (I can't draw), but it's my idea on how Trump is going to act tonight. 🤣

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

I personally would like the see the U.S. Government go to a "Semi-presidential system" form of government and the President has to give up his or her Party Affiliation when elected to office.

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Got great shots of this buck at Hines Park. Crossed Hines Dr for a better angle. He walked toward me, got curious, then left. Love deer tongue-out pics! #deer #nature #wildlife #photography

Got some great shots of this buck. He had personality. I wasn’t about to shoot across the street with cars photobombing everything, so I crossed Hines Drive for a better angle. Maybe too good of an angle, because next thing I know he’s moseying straight at me. My brain went, time to run, but with Hines Drive right behind me, trading a deer encounter for a bumper wasn’t a great deal. Turns out he just wanted to see what I was up to. He stared me down for a few seconds, then spun around and went about his deer business. My favorite shots are when they have their tongues out. It cracks me up every time. Hines Park, Wayne County, MI.

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I had a hard time capturing this Green Heron, but Mamma Duck wasn't too happy with this Green Heron. It also gives you the size of a Green Heron compared to the female mallard duck. #birds #birding #nature #photograph #wildlife

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Great Blue Heron and American Goldfinch at Hines Park in Wayne County, Michigan. #birds #birding #nature #photography #wildlife

Great Blue Heron at Hines Park in Wayne County, Michigan.

American Goldfinch at Hines Park in Wayne County, Michigan.

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Chipmunk running down a bicycle path at Hines Park(Wayne County Parks) - I think it's a neat shot. #nature #photography #wildlife

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Red-winged Blackbird (Wayne County), I thought him perched on a mile marker made for an interesting picture(s). #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #photography

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I normally don't photograph Blue Jays as they are everywhere, but this blue jay posed just right and perfect lighting that I couldn't resist. #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #photography

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Great Blue Heron at the marsh next to the boardwalk at Hines Park (Wayne County). I had the perfect angle and the lighting was perfect for this shot. #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #photography

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Happy Father's Day, I'm grateful for the memories we shared, and I owe this photo to him. He loved sitting in the living room and looking out the bay window at the neighborhood. That day he noticed a Red-tailed Hawk eating a black squirrel on my neighbor's lawn across the street. #birds #wildlife

Happy Father's Day,
I miss my dad, but I'm grateful for the memories we shared, and I owe this photo to him. He loved sitting in the living room and looking out the bay window at the neighborhood. That day he noticed a Red-tailed Hawk eating a black squirrel on my neighbor's lawn across the street. I grabbed my camera with the telephoto lens, went over, and took a bunch of shots. This one is still one of my favorites I've ever captured. (Somewhere in Livonia)

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

When you are a Wood Duck that can fly down to the water, but decide to enter the more graceful way. 🤣 #birds #birding #wildlife #photography #nature

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

I appreciate that Wayne County built boardwalks that let you photograph wildlife from above and get close without causing a disturbance. Wood ducks are usually very shy and stay hidden in the brush, but this one seemed content on its own. #birds #birding #nature #wildlife.

Wood Duck in Hines Park, Wayne County. I appreciate that Wayne County built boardwalks that let you photograph wildlife from above and get close without causing a disturbance. Wood ducks are usually very shy and stay hidden in the brush, but this one seemed content on its own.

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

A galloping White-tailed Buck at Hines Park (Wayne County, Michigan). #nature #wildlife #photography #Michigan

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I took these shots in 2023 of a white-tailed buck galloping at Nankin Lake (Wayne County, Michigan). #wildlife #nature #photography

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I took this picture in 2023 of a White-tailed buck galloping at Hines Park (Nankin Lake, Hines Park, Wayne County, Michigan) #wildlife #photography #nature

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

These shots I took last year late Summer (Wayne County) that I redid the post process of the images. This fawn was in a very playful mood, probably because mother was behind that tall fence in someone's backyard. One of the funnest thing I have seen happen. #wildlife #nature #photography

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Listening to the Detroit Tigers game and doing extensive post-process of this White-tailed buck that I took at Hines Park (Wayne County). I removed the shrubbery, twigs cover the deer, cropped one image and got rid of the back end of another deer on two of the pictures. #wildlife #deer #nature

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Fawn at Nankin Lake (Hines Park, Nankin Lake, Wayne County, Michigan). #nature #wildlife #photography

Fawn at Nankin Lake (Hines Park, Nankin Lake, Wayne County, Michigan). Eating leaves

Fawn at Nankin Lake (Hines Park, Nankin Lake, Wayne County, Michigan). Staring at the camera

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

A Pileated Woodpecker, I took this picture 2 years ago, but I redid the post-processing of the image. This picture was taken at Kensington Metro Park in Milford Michigan. This is the Pileated's favorite food - a larva. #birds #birding #nature #photography #wildlife

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

A Savannah Sparrow surfing, a combination of real photography and AI. #AIReal

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

A fawn trying to look cool at Hines Park in Wayne County. 🤣 I love fooling around with AI at times. #wildlife #AI

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Deer in a marsh at Hines Park in Wayne County, Michigan. #nature #wildlife #photography #Michigan

Three deer looking at the photographer taking their picture.

A different angle of three deer looking at the camera.

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

A Green Heron that I took last year at Nankin Lake (Hines Park, Wayne County) that was fishing from the rocks. I decided to color grade it all the same to give it a uniform look to the images. #birds #birding #nature #photography #wildlife

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Great Egret searching for food and flying away at Nankin Lake in Hines Park (Wayne County, Michigan). #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #photography

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Pileated Woodpecker at Hines Park in Wayne County, Michigan. #birds #birding #nature #photography #wildlife

I headed out for my daily photo walk in Hines Park (Wayne County) in a bit of a sour mood. It was Mother’s Day and gorgeous out, but all I wanted was some good wildlife shots. When I pulled into the Nankin Lake parking lot and saw people tromping around, my first thought was they’d be making too much noise and scaring off every bird.
I walked about two and a half miles and snapped a bunch of photos that weren’t worth keeping. I had my back to Hines Drive and was scanning a marsh for wildlife when I heard a group of cyclists behind me. One of them called out to watch for the turtle. I wondered why they’d say that until I noticed a turtle sunning on a fallen log. I got a few pictures of it, then turned to cross the road.
That’s when I spotted a smaller turtle right in the middle of the pavement. I took some shots and started to walk off, but it hit me that even though the road was closed to through traffic, cars and trucks still use that stretch. So I picked the little guy up, carried him to the marsh, and set him down safely.
I kept heading toward my car and had just passed the first set of barricades when I heard and then saw a bird with a red head. My first guess was Red-headed Woodpecker, but it looked too big for that. Maybe a Pileated Woodpecker? I pulled up Merlin and used the sound ID to check what was calling. Sure enough, it was a Pileated. I watched it land on the side of a tree and got so excited I nearly stepped into the road without looking. This part of Hines Drive had more traffic, but I caught myself, checked both ways, and crossed to get some photos.
It felt fitting that it was a female on Mother’s Day. She didn’t seem bothered by the people or cars at all and just kept hunting for food. Running into her completely turned my mood around.

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

From not so-cute to cute - Eastern Garter Snake and Goslings (Geese). #nature #birds #wildlife #photography

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler, Female Red-wing Blackbird, Green Heron and Yellow-rumped Warbler at Hines Park (Wayne County, Michigan). #birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Turkey Vulture at Hines Park in Wayne County, Michigan Only a face a mother could love. 🤣 #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #photography

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

I DON’T CARE IF IT WAS IN YOUR AIRSPACE! THAT WAS *MY* MOSQUITO! I CALLED DIBS AT DAWN! #birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Tree Swallows, where one seems angry at the other one. Taken at Hines Park in Wayne County, Michigan. #birds #birding #wildlife #photography #Michigan #nature

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers taken at Hines Park in Wayne County, Michigan, USA. #birds #birding #sapsuckers #wildlife #photography

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler taken at Hines Park in Wayne County, Michigan. #birds #birding #photography #wildlife

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

I finally captured a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker not only that, but two Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers at the same time. Taken at Hines Park in Wayne County, Michigan. #birds #sapsucker #birding #wildlife

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

These beautiful woodpeckers never get old — love those bold black spots, the rich brown barring, and that flash of color under the wings. A wonderful reminder that incredible wildlife can show up right outside your door. 🌿🐦 (Livonia, Michigan) #birds #birding #photography #Michigan #wildlife

Spotted this stunning Northern Flicker foraging in my backyard today! These beautiful woodpeckers never get old — love those bold black spots, the rich brown barring, and that flash of color under the wings. A wonderful reminder that incredible wildlife can show up right outside your door. 🌿🐦 (Livonia, Michigan)

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

🌳🐦 Brown Creeper (Certhia americana) - Hines Park, Wayne County, Michigan! Its streaky brown plumage blends perfectly with tree bark. Watch for it spiraling UP a trunk probing for insects, then flying to the base of the next tree to start again! #BrownCreeper #Michigan #Birding #Birds

🌳🐦 Brown Creeper (Certhia americana) spotted at Hines Park, Wayne County, Michigan! This tiny, secretive bird is a master of disguise — its streaky brown plumage blends perfectly with tree bark. Watch for it spiraling UP a trunk probing for insects, then flying to the base of the next tree to start again! A truly special find! 🍂

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

🌿🐦 Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) spotted at Wayne County, Michigan! One of Michigan's earliest spring arrivals, this charming flycatcher is easy to ID by its dark grayish-brown back, pale belly, and signature tail bob! Listen for its raspy "FEE-bee" call 🎵☀️ #EasternPhoebe #Birding #Birds

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

It wasn't the greatest day for bird photography, but I did capture two interesting birds - the Eastern Phoebe (Sayonis phoebe) and the Brown Creeper (Certhia americana) at Hines Park in Wayne, County. I have to say the Brown Creeper sure has great camouflage. #birds #wildlife #photography

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The Pepster @pepster51.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Nankin Lake after a Thunderstorm creating mist on the lake. #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

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