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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Narada Falls Flowing down the slopes of Mt. Rainier, the Paradise River cuts through the granodiorite and andesite stone to form Narada Falls. #photography #mtrainier #NaradaFalls #nationalpark #nhphotography

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The best pic I've taken of Rainier (when I could actually see it lol)... and its from my phone, not the DSLR. One day, I'll actually get a chance to photograph this damn mountain. #MountRainier #washington #photography #PNW #nhphotography

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

If there was ever to be a single feature of nature that I would put above everything else, it would probably be a waterfall. Or a volcano, that's a close second. Snoqualmie Falls, Washington. #travel #waterfall #snoqualmie #washington #nhphotography

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Snoqualmie Snoqualmie Falls in Washington. Had the chance to stop here briefly while visiting some family up north. Super rainy, which was a nice reprieve from the heat in California. #photography #waterfall #longexposure #snoqualmie #nhphotography

A long exposure photo of a waterfall cascading down a cliffside, with a small brick building in the background amongst green deciduous trees

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Mt. Hood, as seen from Portland. From day one of the road trip I took over last weekend (technically day two since we started Thursday evening). #travel #photography #MtHood #Oregon #nhphotography

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Aramis @aramismetal.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

September 20th will mark the one year anniversary of Terralith, Aramis' third album. But this year also marks something much bigger... Five years of Aramis.

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Immovable Stones Taken in early spring, 2022. Along the embankment of a river in Washington. nikhayesphotography.com #stonestacking #photography #travel #washington #nhphotography

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Morning on Lassen Woke up around 5am, hiked the loop around Summit Lake to the spot I had scouted beforehand. Set up the tripod, camera, lens, and awaited the sunrise. nikhayesphotography.com 📸 #photography #lassenvolcanicnationalpark #sunrise #mountains #nhphotography

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

One more pic from my weekend out in SF, just really enjoyed this one 📸 #travel #photography #SanFrancisco #california #nhphotography

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Early morning at Summit Lake, Lassen National Park 🏔 New photos from here soon 📸 nikhayesphotography.com #photography #travel #lassennationalpark #volcano #nhphotography

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Spring Rains Another piece from the Washington 2022 trip. Early spring rain combined with new blooms gave way to many photography opportunities. It's currently ~100 degrees here in California... can't wait for autumn and the rain to return. #photography #flowers #nature #washington #nhphotography

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Shasta Shrouded In early summer last year, I took a short trip with my family up to the slopes of Mt. Shasta. I instantly fell in love with it. 🏔 Of the pictures I took on that trip, this one is my favorite. #photography #travel #mtshasta #mountains #nhphotography

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Nestled in the trees and stones of Mt. Whitney lies a grand waterfall, that flows from the alpine snow drifts down into the valleys below. I spent a very long time sitting on the rocks next to it when I visited last summer. #waterfall #travel #photography #california #nhphotography

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Spent last weekend ignoring everything else, camped on a volcano. First time in Lassen NP, I now understand why everyone says it's underrated. Hiked ~4 miles with around 2000 ft of elevation gain, swam in a lake, saw lots of wildlife. I loved every second. 🏔 #travel #photography #nature #outdoors

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Spent the weekend/father's day out at Point Reyes. Good sights, good food, good times. #photography #pointreyes #travel #california #nhphotography

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Mycelium A new photo from the start of this year. Prints for this piece and others available on my website. nikhayesphotography.com #photography #naturephotography #mushroom #macrophotography #nhphotography

A cluster of banded mushrooms growing out of the end of a damp log

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Celebrated Mother's day and a couple of birthdays at the Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org Always a wonderful time, really enjoyed the Into The Deep Exhibit. Comb Jellies and Isopods have always been a favorite lol #travel #aquarium #MontereyBayAquarium #MothersDay #nhphotography

An outdoor view of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, as seen from one of the outdoor balcony areas

A large mock-up of a whale hanging from the ceiling

A Blood Bellied Comb Jelly in a pitch-black tank

Another outdoor view of the aquarium from the opposite balcony area, viewing down along the edge of the waterline towards Fisherman's Wharf

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Big Announcement! I have a website! My works are now available to browse and/or purchase as prints in a variety of sizes and mediums. Support a small independent artist and go check it out! www.nikhayesphotography.com

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Went cherry picking on Sunday, its just nice to get out of the house sometimes.

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Whitney Sunrise Mt. Whitney, California. Roughly 4:50 AM on my birthday last year. I got up nearly an hour in advance and hiked out on to the road leading up to the trailhead in complete darkness, just so I could watch the alpen glow. #photography #landscapephotography #mtwhitney #nhphotography

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Big photography announcement soon. Probably this weekend.

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Merriman Merriman Falls, Olympic National Forest. Had a truly awe inspiring visit here a few years back. Easily one of my favorite moments ever. New edit to an old photo, changed aspect ratio and adjusted colors. #photography #naturephotography #landscapephotography #waterfall #nhphotography

A photo of a waterfall flowing through a forest full of moss and ferns.

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Somewhere out in the world... The face behind it all. New photography stuff (very!) soon, new music updates and announcements shortly after. And maybe some life updates and other small things? Idk, we'll see. Also, peep the Gojira shirt 🤘

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Aramis @aramismetal.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

ITS BANDCAMP FRIDAY! All proceeds go directly to artists, today only! Now is the perfect time to go support your favorite independent musicians/artists! Pick up Aramis's new album Terralith, or you can purchase the whole Aramis discography for 25% off! aramismetal.bandcamp.com/album/terral...

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Aramis @aramismetal.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

TONIGHT! Aramis' third album, TERRALITH, arrives tonight! The album goes live on streaming platforms at 12pm EST / 9pm PT and will be available on bandcamp shortly after. This is my proudest work yet. I cannot wait for you all to hear it. I hope you enjoy! 🤘

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Also, photography and nature stuff will be coming soon, after the album release. Stay tuned!

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Genuinely one of my favorite songs from the new album. If you like metal, give it a listen when it comes out. It helps tremendously 🤘

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Grab a copy and support a smaller artist! 🤘

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Aramis @aramismetal.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

August 28th, 2018 Marin Headlands, California A photograph of orange lichen on the rocks near the Point Bonita Lighthouse. 7 years later, this image has become the face of my third album. Terralith releases in 9 days. #photography #albumartwork #metalband #music #Aramis #Terralith #FuckAI

A photograph of a rough rock wall, covered in orange lichen.

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Aramis @aramismetal.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Terralith, the third studio album from metal solo-project Aramis, arrives September 20th! TRACKLIST: 1. Storm Incarnate 2. I Hear The Unspeakable 3. Terralith 4. Wulfenite 5. Umbrakinesis 6. Walking Among Specters 7. The Color From Desperation 8. Stratos aramismetal.bandcamp.com/album/terral...

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

For those interested, I also write music. Go check it out 🤘

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

I've gotten my order of stands and acrylic bases in, so I might start posting about my rock collection once it's all cleaned up and presentable

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Also, photography posts will slow for a little while I wait for my Instagram posts to catch up with this account :P

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

For all the rockhounds and rock collectors out there, here's the latest addition to my collection: Crocoite from the Red Lead Mine in Tasmania.

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Merriman Falls, Olympic National Forest, Washington 📸 Video taken by me back in spring of 2022 #waterfall #waterfallwednesday #photography #naturephotography #landscapephotography

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

By and Down The River A small waterfall, and reflections of colorful trees from early 2021. 📸 Dublin, California #photography #naturephotography #landscapephotography #waterfall #reflections

A series of rocks in a stream, forming a small waterfall. Reflections of green and yellow trees are seen in the water's surface.

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

I used to live in an apartment complex that had a large patch of various wildflowers that would bloom every spring. This one, among many other photos taken during the spring of 2020, is my favorite by far. #photography #naturephotography #depthoffield #landscapephotography #flowers

A close-up photo of a red flower and various green buds on a blurred orange, yellow, and green background.

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Welcome to the new year, everyone. Here's a photo from Black Chasm Caverns, featuring a back-lit drapery of flowstone stalactites deep within the main chamber. Easily one of my favorite shots I've ever taken. #photography #naturephotography #landscapephotography #caves #rockhound

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

A photo from a few years ago, one that I enjoy mainly for the combination of colors present. #photography #naturephotography #depthoffield #flowers #plants

A flower with white petals on a background of long red reed-like leaves.

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Natural Decay A series of leaves backlit by the sunlight coming through the branches. 📸 Yosemite National Park, November 2020 #photography #naturephotography #depthoffield #thegreatoutdoors #leaves

Various yellow and orange leaves on branches backlit by sunlight from above.

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Also, I survived #Whamageddon only for it to be the first song I heard today, go figure

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone ☃️🎄 📸 Mt. Ranier in 2021, taken by my aunt lol #happyholidays #photography #mtranier

A snowy clearing with snow-covered trees nearby, and Mt. Ranier in the background with clear blue skies

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Transforming Trees One of my favorite reflection photos so far, taken back in Yosemite National Park in the fall of 2020. #photography #naturephotography #landscapephotography #trees #reflections

Yellow and green trees being reflected in a shallow stream in the foreground, dark sheer cliff rock in the background. Photo taken in Yosemite NP in 2020.

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Nik Hayes @siraramis.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Hi there, I'm Nik! I'm a photographer focusing mainly on nature and landscape photography. Just sharing my perspectives of the world, follow if you enjoy them 📸 #promosky

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