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Connect2Nature 🇨🇦

@invisitech.bsky.social

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A proud Canadian who wants to leave the world better than I find it. Lover of the natural beauty of this planet. I make music and take pictures. I took all photos I post unless otherwise noted. Used to be a tech guy https://www.flickr.com/photos/kwpashuk

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Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · Dec 13

I was nudged by a colleague on LinkedIn asking why I was anonymous on #Bluesky.
Because some folks have problems with appropriate boundaries.
I've been DM'd by too many scams and requests for $.
If you want to use my photos for non-commercial purposes (with credit to me) reach out.
I usually say yes

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Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · 10d

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Blue Jays are anything but quiet. I hear them announce their arrival before I see them.
The baseball kind of Blue Jay doesn't worry about announcing themselves. It takes 0.0005 milliseconds to identify a Jays fan and after last night, there's even more of them.
#GoJays

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Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · 17d

Great job!

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Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · Sep 18

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Even Mallards get the Zoomies. Taken on a lakeside walk this morning.

#Nature #Birds #Ducks #Photography

A mallard duck 'zooming' through the water.

Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · Sep 12

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Always good to have a friend, even if their ear tufts poke you in the eye.

These Eastern Screech Owls showing off the two colour morphs. I'm getting so much mileage from my visit to the Canadian Raptor Conservancy last December.

#Nature #Birds #Owls #Raptors #Photography

Two Eastern Screech Owls on a stump, displaying the red and grey colouring.

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Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · Sep 5

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There are several birds that have mastered the 'stare', but I think I would give top honours to the Great Blue Heron.

Photo from my archives, taken on a hike near Oakville, ON.

#Nature #Birds #Photography

A Great Blue Heron against a dark background.

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Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · Aug 21

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After hiking the trails in Manuel Antonio park for the day, we came back to the hotel disappointed that while we saw amazing wildlife, the sloths were not visible...
Until we spotted this one back at the hotel.
#Nature #CostaRica #Photography

A 3-Toed Sloth hanging on a branch in Costa Rica.

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Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · Aug 20

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Capuchin monkeys are very common in Manuel Antonio Park in Costa Rica. This little one had just finished eating a banana, and was making sure not to miss anything.

Taken on a 2019 trip.

#Nature #Primates #CostaRica #Travel #Photography

A Capuchin Monkey licking its hand after eating a banana.

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Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · Aug 18

Thanks... Plowing through this battle. Working on photos is great for the healing process.

Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · Aug 18

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These colourful Land Crabs were abundant along the pathway through Manuel Antonio Park in Cost Rica. Most people were looking up for sloths and howler monkeys and missing the little gems on the ground.

Photo taken on a 2019 visit.

#Nature #Crabs #CostaRica #Photography

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Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · Aug 16

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A photo from a 2019 trip to Cost Rica. My bird buddies can help identify them.

They remind me of Bob Marley's song. "Don't worry. About a thing. Cause every little thing gonna be alright."

That was my theme song at the start of the healing journey I am now on.

#Nature #Birds

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Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · Aug 14

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Blue Jay of happiness. No blue birds were available.

Got a new computer and am going back through some older shots making sure everything works.

Taken on my favourite trails of the Royal Botanical Gardens.

#Nature #Birds #Photography

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Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · Aug 13

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Vigilent. Always watching. Focussed.

The intensity in the eyes of this Great Horned Owl is fascinating.

Photo taken at the Canadian Raptor Conservancy last Dec.

#Nature #Birds #Raptors #Photography

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Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · Aug 12

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Had a visitor while we sat out on the deck this morning. It was on the prowl for grubs. Reminds me of a T-shirt I saw years ago...
Eat a bug first thing in the morning, and your day will only get better from there!
Have an awsome Tuesday. Stay cool.

Excuse the quality... old phone.

Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · Aug 11

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Another one of my 2nd pass edits of the shots I took at the Canadian Raptor Conservancy last Dec.

This male Snowy Owl's eyes were captivating.

#Nature #Birds #Raptors #Photography

Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · Aug 10

Thanks Melanie!

Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · Aug 10

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Great therapy in my healing journey to revist some older shots that didn't make the cut at first.

I took this shot last December at the Canadian Raptor Conservancy. It was an overcast day, and the grey sky accentuates the beak and eyes.

#Nature #Raptors #Birds #Photography

Close up of a bald eagle against a white background.

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Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · Jul 10

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Glad to have captured this shot of a Harris Hawk with its tranluscent nictitating membrane (third eyelid) closed. Gives a bit of eeriness to the shot.

Taken at the Canadian Raptor Conservancy last December.

#Nature #Birds #Raptors #Photography

A Harris Hawk with its translucent nictitating membrane closed.

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Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · Jul 8

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Good morning! Thank you so much for remarkable the outpouring of support for my previous post about my Leukemia diagnosis.

In Juravinski Hospital for the next month or so for treatment. See the Alt text for full description.

I am at peace.

The lookout over Harbour, Hamilton, Ontario

Good morning! Thank you so much for remarkable the outpouring of support for my previous post about my Leukemia diagnosis.

In Juravinski Hospital for the next month or so for treatment. They let me take a short walk this morning before the testing starts up again.

Sitting on a bench overlooking Hamilton Harbour and more importantly, the Royal Botanical Gardens area where I spend so much time on the trails.

A great spot for prayer, meditation, and to soak up this quiet moment.

I am at peace.

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Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · Jul 5

I agree, but my current situation is on top of all the events of late. Thanks for commenting, it is appreciated.

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Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · Jul 5

Thanks so much. Truly appreciated.

Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · Jul 4

Going through some personal challenges these days. I'm reposting this shot from the cloister of Muckross Abbey (Ring of Kerry) in Ireland showing light eminating from a doorway. It gives me hope that today's events are not forever.

#History #Peace #Photography

A photo from the interior the cloister of Muckross Abbey in Ireland showing light eminating from a doorway.

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Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · Jul 3

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Fierce. Big Bird in a Little Body.

This may be a cute little bird, but it is a very competent hunter. I was able to meet her at Royal Canadian Falconry in Haliburton, Ontario last year.

#Nature #Birds #Photography

A close up portrait of an American Kestral.

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Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · Jul 2

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Some owls can look cute and dwerpy, but Great Horned Owls always look like they are in charge. They see everything.

This shot from my December visit to the Canadian Raptor Conservancy.

#Nature #Birds #Raptors #Photography

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Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · Jul 1

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Happy #CanadaDay!
Even thought it's warm here, I thought I'd resurrect a photo of one of my favourite birds that should be back in this area in about 6 months time.

This Snowy Owl photo taken at the Canadian Raptor Conservancy.

#Nature #Birds #Photography

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Connect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · Jun 30

I'm envious. Best of luck for your shoot.