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Their paths crossed -- seen at Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado. Olympus E-M1 + M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 lens #GreatSandDunes #Colorado #nature #wildlife #photography #footprints #OMSystem

A tiny set of fresh footprints (possibly left by a mouse) cross larger / more-degraded footprints (likely left by a person) on the side of a sand dune.

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To the very top -- an early morning seen, captured at Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Colorado. Post-processed a bit to simplify the details. Olympus E-M1 + M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 lens #travel #Colorado #GreatSandDunesNationalMonument #OMSystem

The ridge of a sand dune, when seen in the morning light, forms a sharp reverse S-curve between light and dark. A crisp blue sky provides a colorful backdrop.

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The road to Vik -- a morning drive south along Highway 1, Iceland. #sunrise #Iceland #travel #photography #iPhone12Pro #road

Our view aligns with a highway, looking southeast toward the start of a sunrise. A bit of yellow is seen in the low, thin clouds on the horizon, while higher and thicker clouds appear somewhat blue.

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Eric Seale @rsgeek.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Shadow of a once-bright future -- hood ornament on an old car; Queen City Architectural Salvage, Denver, Colorado. Olympus E-M1 III + M.Zuiko 8-25mm lens #car #photography #auto #Denver #Colorado #OMSystem

A very streamlined, chrome-plated hood ornament and its shadow form an abstract shape when contrasted with the decaying car hood that the ornament is attached to.

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Church Rock -- near Kayenta, Arizona. Olympus E-M1 + M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 lens #ChurchRock #Arizona #Diné #DinéBikéya #NavajoNation #landscape #B&W #monochrome #black&white #photography #OMSystem

In the heart of the Navajo Nation in northeast Arizona, a set of spire-like rocky outcrops interrupt rolling hills with sparse and low vegetation.

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Eric Seale @rsgeek.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

White Morpho -- seen at the Butterfly Pavilion; Westminster, Colorado. Olympus E-M1 + M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 lens + MC-14 #WhiteMorpho #butterfly #nature #photography #Westminster #Colorado #OMSystem

In early morning light, a White Morpho butterfly (mostly white, with black and tan markings) rests on a branch.

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Eric Seale @rsgeek.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Bicitaxis in Camaguey, Cuba. This is the upscale model, for tourists. Olympus E-M1 + M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 #bicitaxi #urban #street #photography #Camaguey #Cuba #OMSystem

Three brightly-decorated bicycle-based taxis wait for customers. The shells appear to be made of fiberglass, and have red vinyl seating and various bright paint schemes on the outside.

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Eric Seale @rsgeek.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Floral sunset - a small clump of flowers provides a last bit of color as they fade in the face of Autumn. Flat Tops Wilderness, Colorado. Olympus E-M1 III + M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 lens #flowers #autumn #FlatTopsWilderness #Colorado #photography #silhouette #OMSystem

A silhouetted group of flowers (black eyed susans) nears the end of their run, as they provide one last show in the face of Autumn. Behind them, a partly cloudy sky adds a nice contrast of colors.

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Eric Seale @rsgeek.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Sunset lookout -- one Sandhill Crane keeps watch while his kin dine; Bosque del Apache NWR, New Mexico, USA. OM System OM-1 II + M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 lens #BosqueDelApache #NewMexico #SandhillCrane #birds #wildlife #photography #OMSystem

A male Sandhill Crane (grey and tan with a red mask) takes his turn as watchman while his nearby compatriots have dinner. The sunset sky behind them is reflected in the water, and gives them silhouetted shadows.

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Stretching my wings -- bald eagle does some stretching after harassing the local goose population; Barr Lake State Park, Colorado. OM System OM-1 II + M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 lens #BaldEagle #bird #nature #wildlife #photography #BarrLake #Colorado #OMSystem

A bald eagle stretches his wings, while perched in a tree in early morning light.

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Looking for breakfast -- a Bald Eagle cruises along a lakeshore, looking for unwary fish. Seen at Derby Lake, Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, Denver, Colorado. OM Digital OM-1 II + M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 + MC-14 #BaldEagle #bird #photography #RMANWR #wildlife #Colorado #OMSystem

With dormant vegetation in the background, a mature Bald Eagle flys low over a lakeshore.

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Two views of the Inca farm town of Patallacta, here seen from its similarly-named neighbor, Llactapata. Along the Inca Trail in Peru. Olympus E-M1 II + M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 lens (overview) / 40-150mm f/2.8 lens (closeup) #Peru #IncaTrail #Patallacta #OMSystem #travel #photography

A broad view of Patallacta, showing surviving structures as well as its agricultural terraces.

A close view of the top terraces of Patallacta. Stone foundations and walls are seen, remnants of granaries and homes.

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Eric Seale @rsgeek.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Out to sea -- a view from Santorini, across the Thera caldera, toward the open Aegean sea. There's nothing past the little islands in the foreground until you get to Crete. Olympus E-M1 III + M.Zuiko 8-25mm f/4 lens #Santorini #Greece #Aegean #travel #photography #OMSystem #blue

The photo is dominated by blue -- in the foreground, the blue of a small Greek Orthodox chapel; in the background, blue water and a nearly clear blue sky.

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A stroll along the water -- seen at Keukenhof Park; Lisse, Netherlands. Olympus OM-1 + M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 lens #Keukenhof #Netherlands #tulips #flowers #colors #travel #photography #OMSystem

Stripes of blooming tulips in a range of bright colors line a bank next to a water feature, while visitors cross the water on stepping stones.

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Eric Seale @rsgeek.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Paper on pink -- a Paper Kite butterfly; seen at the Butterfly Pavilion; Westminster, Colorado. Olympus E-M1 + M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 + MC-14 #butterfly #Westminster #Colorado #photography

A white butterfly with black details perches on a stalk of pink flowers, while its background is made up of greenery.

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Eric Seale @rsgeek.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Temple of Apollo -- one of the marquis attractions at the ancient ruins of Delphi, Greece. Olympus E-M1 III + M.Zuiko 8-25mm f/4 lens #Delphi #Greece #TempleOfApollo #ruins #OMSystem #travel #photography #ancient

A set of ruined temples cover a hillside, while behind them is a green valley with mountains on the far side of it.

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Eric Seale @rsgeek.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

So why *did* the elk cross the road? Apparently to stick his tongue out at me. Seen in Rocky Mountain National Park early in the 2014 elk rut season. Olympus E-M1 + M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 lens #nature #wildlife #photography #RockyMountainNationalPark #Colorado #NPS #OMSystem

A large male elk steps into a roadway, while behind him are meadows and green mountains.

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Eric Seale @rsgeek.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

The feeling of falling -- Montmorency Falls, near Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Olympus E-M5 II + M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 lens #travel #photography #waterfall #MontmorencyFalls #QuebecCity #Quebec #Canada #OMSystem

A large waterfall tumbles down a tall cliff face; there's a bridge over the top of the falls, as well as plenty of green vegetation. Multiple small sibling waterfalls are also seen alongside the main falls.

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Eric Seale @rsgeek.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Stony contemplation -- a gargoyle on Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral. I took this photo back in 2017 -- does anybody know if he survived the fire? Olympus E-M5 II + M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 lens #Paris #France #NotreDame #travel #photography #OMSystem

A carved gargoyle, made of gray stone (limestone?) looks pensive, with a background formed by the headlights of cars, and early evening's "blue hour" light.

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A cluster of Fired Up rose blossoms, seen in the International Rose Test Garden; Portland, Oregon, USA. Olympus E-M1 + 40-150mm f/2.8 lens #flower #rose #photography #Portland #Oregon #InternationalRoseTestGarden #OMSystem

A cluster of rose blossoms in red, orange, and yellow stand out in front of dark green foliage.

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Feeling a bit green -- results of a little nocturnal light painting at Carhenge; Alliance, Nebraska, USA. Olympus E-M1 II + M.Zuiko 12-40mm #Carhenge #photography #Alliance #Nebraska #night #OMSystem

Lit green against a blue late evening sky, we see some of the vehicles making up the Carhenge "monument."

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Neptune and Amphitrite -- a mural in the House of the Neptune Mosaic in the ancient ruins of Herculaneum, Italy. Olympus E-M1 III + M.Zuiko 8-25mm lens #travel #photography #OMSystem #Herculaneum #Italy #Roman

A colorful wall mural focused on a scantily clad classical / mythical couple. They are surrounded by decorative elements in blue, red, green, and gold.

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