John 7/19/21 John 7/19/21

Dandelion in Macro

White dandelion against a dark background.

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Rose in Macro

Experimenting with depth of field in flower photography.

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An orchid, created using focus stacking.

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There are two pollinators in this photo. Can you spot them both?

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On doves, pigeons, and the Holy Spirit.

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A Western Tiger Swallowtail on some rose campions.

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Common Yellowthroat Warbler on a cattail in the rain.

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Anna’s Hummingbird at a flower.

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A Red-breasted Nuthatch gathers material for a nest.

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Anna’s Hummingbird perched.

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Bewick’s Wren on a branch.

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Backlit California Quail on a perch.

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Two Ospreys at the end of the day.

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A mystery songbird — perhaps an Orange-crowned Warbler? — sings in a tree.

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Female Black-headed Grosbeak in the garden.

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Female Anna’s Hummingbird in flight.