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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Finally made it to the slopes this season. With temps in the 30's and Bluebird skies wait was worth it. Was at the Porkies Ski Area in UP, MI. With stunning views of Lake Superior and a vertical drop of 670 ft., it's one of the tallest and most scenic in the region. Was a great day with son, Justin!

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

First painting completed in 2026. "Raven Moon", acrylic, 24x18, available. Was pretty awesome to be putting the finishing touches on this piece as the epic "Wolf Moon" graced the night sky.

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas, ALL! Taken near Boulder Junction, WI.

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Second piece in my Whimsical Bears Series. "First Friday Up North", acrylic, 24x18 inches, available.

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

A very FOXY start for the morning. Near the studio yard, Ironwood, MI, USA.

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

I missed "National Bison Day" yesterday. I love that American Icon and currently have a WIP with one. Here's an older piece featuring that amazing species. "Prophecy of Hope", acrylic, 18x24, SOLD.

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Autumn's peak in the McCormick Wilderness Area, UP MI, USA. LOVE this place!

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Looks like this Black Bear is preparing well for winter. This practice of storing as many calories for hibernation is also called hyperphagia. Took this just north of Duluth, MN. #Bears #BlackBear #NaturePhotography #DuluthMN #MN #WildlifePhotography

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

I knew I noticed a lot of Blue Jays the last few days along Superior's Shore near Duluth, MN, which is where Hawk Ridge is. Turns out they tallied over 8,000 Blue Jays on their amazing bird counts from 9/17/25 This is my first and only painting of this species "Blue and Gold", acrylic, 8x8 #BlueJays

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 10/09/2025

Hannah Arendt said 'The death of human empathy is one of the earliest & most telling signs of a culture about to fall into barbarism' We saw the recent cruelty of MAGA denying empathy to Melissa Hortman Empathy for Kirk—not because he ever acted like a decent human—but because we are decent humans

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

This is one of my best landscape photos from last year. As my favorite season begins it will be fun to see if I can top this one this year. This is the October image for the 2025 John McFaul Northwoods Landscapes Calendar, taken in the Sylvania Wilderness Area, UP, MI. #Fall #NaturePhotos #MI

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Currently, the sparse population of Upper Peninsula bull moose travel far and wide in search of cows to mate with. Offering the best seasonal odds of seeing a moose in the UP or the Northwoods of WI. Here's my interpretation of that scenario "Diamond in the Rough - Moose", acrylic, 16x20, SOLD.

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

"Ten Mile Mallards", ships to Whitehouse, TN, today. Thanks, Andy!

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

After 15 years I suppose it's time to put a current photo up in the "About the Artist" section of my professional website. From my kayak where I get the most paddles in, the Gile Flowage, WI, USA. #JohnMcFaulWildlifeArtist #Kayaking #Northwoods #PhotooftheArtist

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Was hoping to see some of the coyotes that frequent a meadow where the deer graze in the evenings. No coyotes this time, but definitely appreciated this buck still in summer's velvet and orange coat. Took this in Miner's Heritage Park, UP MI, USA. #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #BuckDeer #Michigan

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

When this porcupine discovered there was an imposing primate looking down on him/her from above the bike tire it was investigating. Iron Belle Trail, near Bessemer, MI, USA. #Porcupine #IronBelleTrail #UpperPenninsula #Michigan #Northwoods #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhoto

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

There's a large old oak tree in the studio yard and the acorn mast is bountiful this year. Definitely being noticed by the resident wildlife. #Nature #NaturePhotos #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #Chipmunk #Acorns #FallMast #OakTrees #BackyardWildlife

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Of course I cherish sunny days and landscapes when the fall colors are peaking, but also found a closer look on a rainy day interesting, hence one of my new reproductions "Four Leaves". #WallArt #NaturePhotography #Fal #Autumn #AutumnLeaves #ContemporaryNaturePhotos #FramwedArt #HomeDecor

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Rachel is Right ! Chump is At War With Democracy, and Our American Values and Institutions...

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Water Lily closeup. This was from Tuesday's paddle on Black Lake in Wisconsin's Chequamegon National Forest. Last year it had the most extraordinary Water Lily bloom I had ever witnessed, this year it was considerably more subtle, but beautiful none the less. Have a great Friday, ALL! #Naturephoto

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Just had my first paddle on Lake Superior of 2025. Here is the experienced sunset. This was on her south shore adjacent to Ottawa National Forest, UP MI, USA. #LakeSuperior #NaturePhotography #UpperMichigan #OttawaNationalForest #Kayaking #NationalForests #UpNorth #Sunsets #GreatLakes #Seascapes

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Didn't see much wildlife on last evening's paddle, was happy to encounter a coyote on the drive back though. Have a great Saturday, ALL! #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #Coyote #Candids #UpNorth #Wisconsin #NorthWoods

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

New John McFaul wildlife print releases. L to R, "Primary Bull - Moose", "Diamond in the Rough - Moose", "Exploring with Mom - Black Bear", "Primeval Flight - Loon". #WildlifeArt #PrintReleases #CabinDecor #LodgeFurnishings #Loon #BlackBear #Moose #FramedArt #RealisticPaintings

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

The Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge reopens ahead of schedule. It was the main subject-matter for a commission I completed a few years ago, pictured here. "The Bridge", acrylic, 18x24, commission. #Paintings #Art #ImpressionisticPainting #MinneapolisStoneArchBridgePainting #AcrylicPainting

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

My second paddle in Upper Michigan's Sylvania Wilderness Area this year. My first trip this year I came upon the most picturesque active loon site of my life, so I had little hope I could come close to that on this second trip. Looming clouds and probable rain seemed ominous. Glad I went anyways!

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Happy World Snake Day, ALL! The largest snake I've ever seen in the Northwoods. Taken in Wisconsin's Turtle Flambeau Flowage, this is a Northern Water Snake. I'd just returned from Panama where I was always on the lookout for their numerous species of venomous snakes, didn't see any. Then this!

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

From last evening's kayak paddle on the Montreal River, WI, USA. Of course it was placid as it could be back here. Earlier when I was attempting to video a fledgling Bald Eagle's first flights I was battling rough waters from high winds. Was nice to recharge with the Wood Thrushes song though.

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Shipped to Markesan, WI, USA today. Print of "Payoff - Bighorn Sheep". Thanks, Landon!

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

WIP, my first underwater loon painting. Inspired by a recent paddle in Upper Michigan's Sylvania Wilderness Area, where one swam under my kayak. Thought I'd be done sometime this week, now will be thrilled if it can be finished by Monday. Too much potential to rush through on this one. #Loon #Art

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Was able to get some pretty good photos of some Trumpeter Swan Cygnets last week but this shot from a couple years ago is still what I consider a personal best, so far. Taken in Wisconsin's Chequamegon National Forest. Have a great Thursday, ALL! #Swans #Wildlifephotography #TrumpeterSwans #Nature

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Saw my first loonlets of 2025 yesterday. Enclosed here is "Twins II - Loons" the first piece in which I painted them. This is still my most popular reproduction. The 36x48, original acrylic was a commission. #Loons #WildlifeART #Nature #NatureART #ART #MN #BoundaryWatersWilderness #Northwoods

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Lupines and the new orange summer coats on the deer are beautiful components of June. Felt fortunate to encounter the combination last evening. #Wildflowers #Deer #Lupines #WildlifePhotos #NaturePhotos #Michigan #Northwoods

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Twelve-spotted skimmer, my favorite Northwoods dragonfly. Love how they buzz around my kayak and eat mosquitoes. Taken in Northern WI, USA. #Dragonflies #Wildlife #NaturePhotos #Northwoods #Wisconsin #Insects #WildlifePhotography

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Bottle-nosed Dolphins taken in Key Largo, FL, USA., many years ago now. Click on image if you'd like to see both of them. Happy World Ocean Day, ALL! #Dolphins #WorldOceanDay #Bottle-nosedDolphins #MarineMammals #Florida #NaturePhotos #KeyLargo #FloridaKeys #Wildlife #NaturePhotos #Oceans

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Meidas Ian @lordye.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Not panicking, getting ready to bite back at the bum!

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Yesterday granted my first paddle in the Sylvania Wilderness Area ( UP MI) for 2025. It did not disappoint! Pictured here is the most picturesque loon nesting site I've ever encountered. For obvious reasons I can't disclose the location. Will post an album later today. Have a great Friday, ALL!

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Happy World Otter Day, ALL! My most recent capture, from the North Country Trail in Ottawa National Forest, UP MI, USA. #WorldOtterDay #RiverOtter #Otter #NationalForest #NorthCountryTrail #Northwoods #UpperMichigan #Wildlife #WeaselFamily

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John McFaul Wildlife Artist/Photographer @wildartmi.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

"Reflective Morning - Loon." Signed, open-edition print, ships to Placerville, CA. today. Thanks, Olivia! #Loon #Loonpainting #Wildlifeart #Nature #Natureart #Birdart #Signedprint

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