A crested or cristate saguaro against a brilliant blue sky for today’s BlueSky Monday offering

Happy #blueskymonday! The blue skies of the southwestern USA never fail to impress! I learned on this trip that this is called a crested or cristate saguaro. It is a nature mystery as biologists don’t know why this growth pattern happens.
#saguaro #arizona #desert #cactus

He definitely got his payment!!

The beautiful tail feathers of a Mexican Jay planning on stealing our lunch

This #birdbutts photo is courtesy of a Mexican Jay that was trying (and somewhat succeeding) to steal our lunch at Madera Canyon in Arizona.
#birdoftheday #eastcoastkin #birds #arizona

Very cool! I will need to plan a trip out there soon!

Congrats! Love Parker River - I need to get up there before winter is over.

A closeup showing the intricate detailing of a saguaro cactus’ skeleton

Every time I go to #Arizona I learn more about the amazing #Saguaro cactus. Inside these delicate looking giants is a gorgeous wooden skeleton.
#eastcoastkin #blueskyartshow #wood #desert #cactus

Beautiful!!

A desert garden in its spring glory with wildflowers and cacti.

A little late in the day to get my #scape posted. Here is a beautiful #desert scape I saw while visiting the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in #Tucson last week.
#landscapephotography #cactus #wildflowers #Arizona #eastcoastkin

Thank you!!

A mourning dove sits on a stone bird bath, showing off its beautiful blue eye ring

Good morning BlueSky world! This humble Mourning Dove seems to fit the #birdoftheday theme of #everydayBirds. I love how he or she seems to be saying - "Make sure you get my good side!"
#eastcoastkin #birds #photographersofbluesky #arizona

Beautiful!!

a painting of a lady's slipper to brighten the mood after 2 days of snow!

Here in Massachusetts, we generally fared better than our southern neighbors, receiving mostly powdery snow. While housebound, I decided to look to spring and paint a lady's slipper! Here's to thinking warm spring thoughts!
#wildflowers #sciart #gouache #eastcoastkin #springthoughts #art

The Berkshires in Massachusetts are looking magical with this snow fall! Nothing like a hike along a babbling brook with a canopy of snow surrounding us!
#berkshires #snow #winter #massachusetts #eastcoastkin #snowshoe

A busy honeybee enjoys the nectar of a vibrant orange butterfly weed

Good morning and happy Saturday! On a cloudy morning what is better than a photo of a #vibrant butterfly weed hosting a #honeybee!
#blueskyartshow #pollinators #bees #wildflowers #eastcoastkin

A colorful medley of spring flowers with skunk cabbage in the place of honor in the center

First painting done for my spring series -I tried to capture the beauty of spring including skunk cabbage. A vital early spring plant that produces its own heat and makes a nice safe, warm spot for insects to rest.
#sciart #wildflowers #botony #eastcoastkin #gouache

Early afternoon light shows the beauty of freshly fallen snow.

Beautiful day for a winter walk on new snow!
Leominster State Forest, MA
#winter #dcr #leominsterma #eastcoastkin

A sunlit snowy trail leads into the forest

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays BlueSky world! Wishing all a peaceful, joyful day!
#Christmas #winter #holidays #forests #eastcoastkin

A sample of my artwork and products that hopefully encourage people to wander in nature!

Eeek!! First Artisans Market today! Don’t know what to expect - just going with flow!
#holidays #art #watercolor #photographersofbluesky

A sample of holiday gifts featuring artwork and photos by nature wanderings.

Greater Boston,MA folks if you are in the area swing by the Artisans Market during Bedford’s Tree Lighting. I’ll be set up with nature inspired items. #boston #nature #holidays #bedfordma #natureart

Thank you!

Wild Turkeys thriving at George Wright Golf Course.

🦃🍂 Happy Thanksgiving, Boston! We’re so grateful for all of you who help make our parks such special places.

And yes… shoutout to the turkeys who got away!

#BostonParks #Thanksgiving #Boston

What a beautiful shot! The perfect inviting trail.

An eastern screech owl settles in for nap in a cozy hollow tree

Look close for today's #birdoftheday! Owls are masters of camouflage making this #headshot hard to spot!
#eastcoastkin #birds #owls #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky

This sounds wonderful!! Can’t wait!

Hurrah, Hurrah!

Spread of nature coloring book geared to preschoolers

Cover of nature coloring book

I’m officially (self) published! Decided to design my own preschool nature coloring book to sell and use for private programs. Very basic but wanted something small to start. #printninja was wonderful to work with!
#sciart #eastcoastkin #natureart #scbwi

A brave dandelion struggles to bloom during a light frost.

Such a brave dandelion blooming in November!
#eastcoastkin #bloomscrolling #november #fall #flowers

A big sky view of the VA Beach oceanfront.

Happy #blueskymonday! Locally I don’t have much of a blue sky today, so here is an ocean view from a trip to VA Beach last week.
#eastcoastkin #ocean #vabeach #photographersofbluesky

A dark pink stem of white flowers with round green fruits growing at the centers.

This pokeweed is being very optimistic. Setting fruit in November in Pennsylvania?!

#NativePlants 🌿

Today isn’t a #blueskymonday at the oceanfront in VA Beach, so here is a photo from when we crossed the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel last night.
#eastcoastkin #virginia #vabeach #seascape