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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 2h

A truly lovely scene...

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · Mar 12

A rugged, & one of the loveliest, wild desert scenes
my soul has delightfully encountered.

Artistically weathered log, age-old desert rocks –
the sheer determination of a cactus to not only grow,
but bloom with courage and grace…

May we also.

#Photography #Inspiration #Flowers #Resiliency #Bloom

Against a grey, weathered desert log, surrounded by tough rocks in an arid place – is a resolute small cactus, whose growth began under the log’s edge, likely many years earlier. This cactus seemed, to my spirit anyway, to be quietly rejoicing with life despite the profound challenges – bringing forth three lovely, vibrant pink flowers… Spring, years ago… Creation, is a deep gift, in a variety of ways.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · Apr 4

A moonscape…
Seen on a very clear, desert night.

Our solitary moon, is a source of resilient wonder to me.

It’s my humble belief – God’s heart gives us much amidst creation,
to inspire us during our life’s sojourn…

#Photography #Inspiration #Scape #Moon #Calm #Wonder
#Skygazing #MoonPhotography

Our planet’s only moon, with its various craters and shadings…
Yet always, there is light shining, even if to varying degrees… Image taken last year.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · Apr 9

Always, in my heart:

“The world’s suffering children, are crying out to us all…”

The purple flowers of the photo frame, were chosen for this reason:
Purple, in a spiritual sense, may symbolize deep suffering, mourning.

#CompassionMatters #EmpathyMatters
#StopViolenceAgainstChildren #StopAllAbuse

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 1d

Wild… Free…

#SilentSunday #Photography #Path #Wildflowers #Peace #Nature

Peaceful, natural desert pathway, with orange & yellow wildflowers gracing the edges, some freely crossing the path…
Various wildlife originally created this pathway... Photo: late summer, after decent desert rains.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks so much, for all your challenging work.

Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 1d

Wild… Free…

#SilentSunday #Photography #Path #Wildflowers #Peace #Nature

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 2d

Beautifully wild...

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks so much, Rina. 🙏

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 2d

#Autumn in the desert, means migrating hummingbirds:

Rufous Hummingbird with autumn-like, vibrant orange colors.
This one’s white chest feathers, were especially bright.

Seasonal beauty, amidst creation…

#Photography #Hummingbird #BlueSkyArtShow #Nature
#Wonder #LookUp #Birds #Desert #Resiliency

These wonderful hummingbirds are usually seen only during autumn & spring migrations here… A small desert bird in mid-flight, hovering for a moment… His throat has a vibrant deep-orange iridescence. Body is mostly rufous colored, with some dark green feathers on his head… From a few years ago.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 3d

Peacefulness, emerging from the stormy clouds…

Gathering together, different colors…

A pastel desert sky-scape.

#Photography #Inspiration #Scape #Clouds #Nature
#SkyGazing #Peace #Resiliency #NaturePhotography

Pastel clouds, being the center focus, are moving towards each other… In hues of light gold, soft white with a hint of peach, & a sublime grey. The sky is a peaceful blue. Dark storm clouds are along the bottom of image & upper corners, but making way for peace to enter.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 6d

I need to speak up, about the new-arriving theme of NightmareNov. The concept sounds disturbing & unhealthy for many folks, especially these days. Doesn’t our world have enough actual nightmares to deal with? Daily for some folks… And isn’t Bluesky supposed to be an uplifting & inspiring place?

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 5d

A quiet essence, amidst a desert…

A flower consistently reaches for external light to grow…

May we reach for internal light of wisdom, kindness,
genuine insights, empathy, loving courage –
for our consistent inner growth…

#Inspiration #Photography

A pink desert Primrose, turning away & reaching for light, so its bloom may experience full potential… Photo taken while watching hummingbirds nearby.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks so much... The little bunny truly was sweet.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 6d

I need to speak up, about the new-arriving theme of NightmareNov. The concept sounds disturbing & unhealthy for many folks, especially these days. Doesn’t our world have enough actual nightmares to deal with? Daily for some folks… And isn’t Bluesky supposed to be an uplifting & inspiring place?

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 6d

Little calming moments, are also gifts to the soul…

With two, cute puffed out cheeks,
this little bunny is heartily eating desert grass.
For #Twosday

It’s good to often look outside…
This bunny stayed a few minutes, munching away.

#Photography #Wildlife #Inspiration #NaturePhotography #Peace

A Desert Cottontail bunny-rabbit, with a small piece of grass still in the mouth. Taken a few years ago, late spring.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 7d

Sparkling desert raindrops,
upon early morning Snapdragon flowers.

“The wonder of silence –
Seek quietly… Discover with a smile…
Peaceful moments, of the heart.” K.L.

#Photography #Inspiration #Flowers #ColorADay #PinkMon
#Garden #Desert #Creation #Wonder #Nature
#MacroMonday #Peace

After an early morning rain: a rare sight to behold in a desert – the emerging sun’s radiant light, reflecting off of tiny raindrops, which were delicately balanced on vibrant pink garden blooms… Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 8d

“There’s perfect calm
where the ends of a rainbow
dip into acres of blue.”

~ Streams in the Desert

After an early autumn storm, a vibrant rainbow –
one side beginning to dip into blue…

#Photography #Inspiration #ImageAndVerse #Calm #LookUp
#Peace #Faith #Skygazing #Hope #Nature #Stunday

Often looking for heavenly rainbows, after the storms…
The antique devotional mentioned, is a wonderful compilation of various spiritual verses, sayings, thoughts – often inspired with the beauty and wonder of creation.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 9d

Adorable...

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 9d

A determined desert hummingbird,
flying right #inside the midst of many green leaves,
deftly navigating her way about,
searching for nectar in Salvia flowers.

#Photography #Hummingbird #BlueSkyArtShow
#ColorADay #GreenSat #Garden #Birds #Peace
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekQforQuiet #Flowers

This hummer is likely a female Rufous Hummingbird, they visit regularly. She was quickly flying this way and that way, yet with grace and quiet elegance, in the midst of many leaves & stems. The deep-green & rufous feather colors, cause her to blend in nearly completely… From summer.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 10d

Natural contrasts in creation are wonderful to behold…

Lovely white desert butterfly, on deep orange Lantana flowers:

Note the peaceful flowers, naturally forming a heart!

May your day be peaceful and inspiring.

#Photography #Butterfly #FloralFriday #Flowers
#Peace #Garden #Scape #Heart #Nature

Taken on a semi-cloudy morning, in the desert, a few years ago… Did not even notice the heart-shape of the flowers, until yesterday – lovely surprise.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 10d

Natural contrasts in creation are wonderful to behold…

Lovely white desert butterfly, on deep orange Lantana flowers:

Note the peaceful flowers, naturally forming a heart!

May your day be peaceful and inspiring.

#Photography #Butterfly #FloralFriday #Flowers
#Peace #Garden #Scape #Heart #Nature

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 10d

So beautiful... Really enjoy these images.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · 11d

Nice reminder:

“Slow me down, Lord,
and inspire me to send my roots
deep into the soil of life’s enduring values,
that I may grow toward
the stars of my greater destiny.”

From antique devotional: Streams in the Desert

#Inspiration #Hummingbird #Photography #Creation
#Rest #Birds #Nature #Wisdom

A male Rufous Hummingbird, resting a few moments in the desert…
Even dynamic hummingbirds, know the wisdom of slowing down during one’s day…
He’s a lovely sight to behold – here his throat is an iridescent blend of rufous & orange & some dark green; with a white band across his chest, & rufous feathers below. Background is a blend of green leaves & dappled sunlight.

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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · Feb 2

My prayer…
Often in my heart and soul.
Why?
Because our world deeply, seriously needs this.

#Inspiration #Photography #Compassion #Respect #Empathy #Peace #Nature #Hummingbird #Prayer #KindnessMatters #Courage #Faith #Authenticity

Photo: desert hummingbird at Salvia flowers... Prayer & Photo by Kelly Lantana.

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