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Randy Fogarty

@randyfogarty.bsky.social

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Natural wonders photographer capturing beauty from the tiniest details to the widest skies -- finding magic in landscapes, nature, star-filled nights and intricate macro worlds 🖼️ Prints & more: https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/randyfogarty

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Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 9h

The tiny but beautiful wildflower, Panicled Tick-Trefoil (Desmodium paniculatum)

#macro #nature #wildlife #photography #flowers

Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks, Ray! 😊

Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 1d

The Carolina mantis (Stagmomantis carolina)

#macro #wildlifephotography #nature #insects #macrophotography

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Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 2d

A delicate hawkweed seed head with tiny parachutes ready to ride the wind.

#macrophoto #naturephotography #wildflower #macrophotography #fineartphotography

Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 3d

So fresh.

#NaturePhotography #WaterDroplet #Macro #MorningDew #Green

Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 4d

An Eastern black carpenter ant (Camponotus pennsylvanicus) carrying its spoils back to the colony

#macro #nature #wildlife #insects #photography

Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 5d

Crab molt catching the last light on the sand

#nature #wildlife #macro #beach #coastal

Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 6d

More from the beach

#beachphotography #naturephotography #macrophotography #wildlifephotography #sunsetbeach

Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 7d

I went out to shoot the moon rising over this pier but the clouds said “no,” so I switched lanes and shot some sunset beach textures instead.

#beachphotography #naturephotography #sunsetphotography #macrophotography #landscapephotography

Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 8d

This twin-flagged jumping spider jumped away as I tried to photograph him. He was more interested in breakfast than a cute portrait.

#macrophoto #jumpingspider #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #arachtober

Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 9d

Raindrops cling to yucca petals

#macro #naturephotography #closeup #fineartphotography #naturelovers

Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 10d

Twin-flagged jumping spider (Anasaitis canosa)

#naturephotography #wildlifephoto #macrophotography #spiderphotography #nature

Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 11d

Marmalade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) resting on a blade of grass. Tiny, but full of detail when seen up close.

#hoverfly #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #macrophotography #closeupshot

Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 12d

Two-lined spittlebug (Prosapia bicincta)

#naturephotography #wildlifephotography #macrophotography #insectphotography #earthcapture

Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 13d

Long-legged fly (Dolichopodidae) — these tiny metallic flies are part of a family with ~280 genera and over 7,000 known species worldwide. They’re incredibly diverse, and often can’t be confidently identified beyond family without a microscope.

#macrophotography #insectphotography

Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 14d

Curious squirrel 🐿️

#nature #wildlife #animals #outdoors #photography

Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 15d

Hey there! Wishing you a great week 👋
Fruit fly (Tephritidae) on sweet clover (Melilotus sp.)

#macrophotography #insectphotography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #natgeoyourshot

Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 17d

Eastern black carpenter ant (Camponotus pennsylvanicus) 🐜

#NaturePhotography #MacroWorld #WildlifeCloseUp #TinyCreatures #NatureUpClose

Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 18d

Happy #FlyFriday 🪰 I believe this little one is in the Dolichopodidae family. Have a great weekend, everyone!

#NaturePhotography #MacroWorld #WildlifeCloseUp #TinyCreatures #NatureUpClose

Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 19d

Egg sacs of the basilica orbweaver (Mecynogea lemniscata)

#MacroPhotography #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #MacroNature #Arachnid

Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 20d

I watched a red ant dragging a fly, likely trying to haul it back to its colony. Before long, a carpenter ant rushed in, took the fly away, and carried it off.

#MacroPhotography #InsectPhotography #Ants #CloseUpNature #WildlifePhotography

Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 21d

Fall has arrived — the season of change and color. 🍂✨

#fallvibes #autumnleaves #naturephotography #seasonofchange #cozyvibes

Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 22d

🌼✨ Golden bloom of St. Andrew’s Cross (Hypericum hypericoides)

#WildflowerPhotography #MacroPhotography #NatureInDetail #FlowerPhotography #NaturePerfection

Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 24d

Green Anole
Anolis carolinensis

Tiny lizard, massive personality

#MacroPhotography #NatureLovers #WildlifePlanet #ReptileLife #NaturePhotography

Randy Fogarty @randyfogarty.bsky.social · 25d

Pigweed Flea Beetle
Disonycha glabrata

Tiny, shiny, and perfectly adapted to its leafy world

#MacroPhotography #Insects #Wildlife #NatureLovers #CloseUp