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Kelly Lantana
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Spiritual Author & Nature Photographer
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Deeply loves Jesus' authenticity, courage, love, candor in difficult situations.
Enjoys God's wonders in nature:
Hummingbirds, flowers, sunsets, wildlife, stars...
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Kelly Lantana @kellylantana.bsky.social · Nov 16
Hummingbirds, are earth’s tiniest birds –
Even so, they:
Diligently face life’s long hauls &
when needed, are wisely bold and courageous!

“O LORD…
In wisdom you have made them all….”
Psalm 104:24 NLT 2015
A hummingbird, gracefully airborne in the desert.
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Soft pink wildflower, fairly large,
on a little cactus, full of sharp spines.

Lesson in Creation:
amidst life’s sharp edges, painful challenges,
one can still strongly bloom –
with gentleness, with inner loveliness.

#Photography #Inspiration #Flower #Wisdom
#ColorADay #PinkMon #MacroMonday #Cactus
Vibrant pink desert wildflower, seen several years ago… Most cactus flowers, only last about a day, yet bloom with such vitality.
January 19, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Winter wonder –
Butterfly, mid-January, amidst blue Plumbago flowers…

“When life again becomes over-saturated with difficulties;
Tell me of the wonders, amidst the silence of blooms…” K.L.

#Photography #ImageAndVerse #Butterfly #Flowers #Winter
#Wonder #Stunday #Desert #Art #BloomScrolling #Nature
Photo taken on Jan. 16, 2026… A really unusual winter here in the desert: some flowers are persistently still blooming, & a few butterflies are still visiting them! This bright yellow butterfly is a frequent nectar-seeker… Interesting detail: color of some of the wings’ tiny dotted accents, match the terra-cotta background color. Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.
January 18, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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A soaring desert Hawk, flying gracefully across the blue sky.

They never take their freedom for granted…

“Just ask the animals, and they will teach you.
Ask the birds of the sky, and they will tell you.”

#Photography #Inspire #BirdPhotography #Wisdom
#InnerStrength #Creation #ColorADay #BlueTue
Quote in post from the Bible: Job 12:7, New Living Translation… A large desert hawk, in a clear blue sky. Taken several years ago.
December 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Winter wonder –
Butterfly, mid-January, amidst blue Plumbago flowers…

“When life again becomes over-saturated with difficulties;
Tell me of the wonders, amidst the silence of blooms…” K.L.

#Photography #ImageAndVerse #Butterfly #Flowers #Winter
#Wonder #Stunday #Desert #Art #BloomScrolling #Nature
Photo taken on Jan. 16, 2026… A really unusual winter here in the desert: some flowers are persistently still blooming, & a few butterflies are still visiting them! This bright yellow butterfly is a frequent nectar-seeker… Interesting detail: color of some of the wings’ tiny dotted accents, match the terra-cotta background color. Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.
January 18, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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Just #one of myriad aerial wonders, amidst our world…

Anna’s Hummingbird, relaxing on a sunny desert day.
Others nearby; but hummers prefer to relax in a solitary way.
This little fellow stayed a while!

#Photography #Hummingbird #BlueSkyArtShow #Calm
#BirdPhotography #SmallBirdSaturday #Awe #Art
This Anna’s mantle of feathers on his head & neck, is a vibrant raspberry color in this light, instead of the typical vivid pink. Seen during Autumn migration, with dappled sunshine drifting through the tree leaves… One dappled area of yellow-green light, is nearly in the form of a halo, over & just beyond the hummer’s lovely head… Taken several years ago.
January 17, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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Desert sunlight,
illuminating a yellow butterfly on wildflowers.
Giving brightness, calmness.

In a world of increased pain, injustice, suffering –
may we find moments of light,
to brighten, our inner lives.

Pray ~ Be still ~ Embrace

#Photography #Inspiration #Butterfly #Wildflowers #Scape
A soft-yellow butterfly with some grey accents, has alighted amidst vibrant yellow Daisy wildflowers. The butterfly is gracefully illuminated. The Daisy bloom below, is boldly shining. Each, in their own way, being touched by light… Background is a gentle blend of desert greenery & dappled desert light. Taken a few years ago.
January 16, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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Just #one of myriad aerial wonders, amidst our world…

Anna’s Hummingbird, relaxing on a sunny desert day.
Others nearby; but hummers prefer to relax in a solitary way.
This little fellow stayed a while!

#Photography #Hummingbird #BlueSkyArtShow #Calm
#BirdPhotography #SmallBirdSaturday #Awe #Art
This Anna’s mantle of feathers on his head & neck, is a vibrant raspberry color in this light, instead of the typical vivid pink. Seen during Autumn migration, with dappled sunshine drifting through the tree leaves… One dappled area of yellow-green light, is nearly in the form of a halo, over & just beyond the hummer’s lovely head… Taken several years ago.
January 17, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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Deserts, surprisingly, can flourish with butterflies,
if the summer rains are good.
Awesome for them…and a deep joy for us.

In late afternoon shade, these two butterflies stayed together,
as they softly fluttered amidst lovely Lantana flowers.

#Photography #Nature #Butterfly #NaturePhotography
Two deep orange butterflies with black and white accents, amidst bright orange Lantana flowers. Butterflies are so graceful; simply wonderful to watch… Good memory, on a cold winter day.
January 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Desert sunset, a deeply vivid summer evening.
My soul was stilled…in the quiet way of wonder.

Opening our souls to moments of stillness & wonder = a gift
that gives, long after the moments have passed… We need this.

(Scene has no editing, at all.)

#Photography #Sunset #Wonder #Nature #Inspiration
A sunset with lovely layers of bright orange & deep gold color, on many of the clouds. Silhouettes of trees and other vegetation is below.
January 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Sometimes, we simply need a reason to smile…

Lively little desert bird, called a Yellowthroat,
curiously watching me photograph him.
Such an inquisitive darling…

#Photography #Bird #WildlifePhotography #ColorADay #YellowThu
#BirdWatching #NatureTherapy #GoOutside #Calm #Desert #Nature
Enjoyed his delightful visits for a couple of days – he’d hop about in such a lively fashion, amongst these rocks. A small bird with bold colors of yellow chest, black mask (male only) & a mostly white head. From years ago.
January 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Sometimes, we simply need a reason to smile…

Lively little desert bird, called a Yellowthroat,
curiously watching me photograph him.
Such an inquisitive darling…

#Photography #Bird #WildlifePhotography #ColorADay #YellowThu
#BirdWatching #NatureTherapy #GoOutside #Calm #Desert #Nature
Enjoyed his delightful visits for a couple of days – he’d hop about in such a lively fashion, amongst these rocks. A small bird with bold colors of yellow chest, black mask (male only) & a mostly white head. From years ago.
January 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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“Wildflowers, where ever they may grow,
become consoling gifts for our hurting souls,
from God’s deep, loving heart…” K.L.

Lovely purple Mist Flowers, growing wild in a desert…

#Photography #Wildflowers #Creation #Wonder #Desert
#NaturePhotography #Flowers #Art #Bloomscrolling #Peace
Each tiny strand of the blooms, feels like silk! Various butterflies really enjoy nectaring at these flowers. Mist Flowers only seem to thrive, when rains have been deeply absorbed into the desert sand. Taken several years ago, on a low-light desert morning, hence the shady background… Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.
January 14, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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Introducing my 2nd account:
kellylantana2.bsky.social Kelly Lantana ~ 2 ~, Spiritual Author & Nature Photographer @kellylantana2.bsky.social · Nov 19
Peace and Welcome… This is my other BlueSky account:
exploring more deeply into spiritual insights.

With an abundance of uplifting, vibrant nature photos.

Excerpts from my books also given.

All for reflection, within one’s mind, heart, soul.

No preaching…

#Inspiration #Photography #Compassion
While still keenly attentive, lively hummingbirds will pause often to rest… Amidst a desert – a small Black-chinned Hummingbird, perched upon tiny branch of Mesquite tree. His lower-throat is a vibrant, iridescent purple, & his back is soft-green… The setting has many patches of powder-blue desert sky, seen through slender branches of light-green leaves. Profile Photo: Anna’s Hummingbird, male, with lovely magenta-pink feathers covering his face, forehead, throat. Banner: desert sunny wildflowers.
January 11, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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Desert moon nearly full, sometime after dawn, late summer…
The softness of her colors in a blue ambience, is quite lovely.

Seasons change; colors arrive and depart;
yet one’s inner essence will remain.

#Photography #Moon #ColorADay #BlueTue #Peace
#Wonder #JanuArty2026 #Sky #LookUp #Nature #Art
Around the edge of the upper 2/3 of the moon, is a thin dark line – am surmising it’s the still-dark part, of the nearly full moon… The entire sky is a peaceful light-blue. Moon has the slightest hint of blue about it; if I recall correctly, there was the thinnest of cloud cover in the sky, kind of like a veil – not sure if that’s the reason though; maybe simply the blue ambient light in the sky.
January 13, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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Desert moon nearly full, sometime after dawn, late summer…
The softness of her colors in a blue ambience, is quite lovely.

Seasons change; colors arrive and depart;
yet one’s inner essence will remain.

#Photography #Moon #ColorADay #BlueTue #Peace
#Wonder #JanuArty2026 #Sky #LookUp #Nature #Art
Around the edge of the upper 2/3 of the moon, is a thin dark line – am surmising it’s the still-dark part, of the nearly full moon… The entire sky is a peaceful light-blue. Moon has the slightest hint of blue about it; if I recall correctly, there was the thinnest of cloud cover in the sky, kind of like a veil – not sure if that’s the reason though; maybe simply the blue ambient light in the sky.
January 13, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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We humans, and all life on planet earth,
have been given such a lovely, wonderful world to live in…

#Photography #Clouds #Peace #LookUp #BlueSkyMonday
#NaturePhotography #Blessings #Creation #Wonder #Nature
On a summer, desert evening… A band of grey clouds below, with mountains of lighter clouds rising above & being touched by the sunset’s golden light, amidst a low-key blue sky… From last summer, August.
January 12, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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We humans, and all life on planet earth,
have been given such a lovely, wonderful world to live in…

#Photography #Clouds #Peace #LookUp #BlueSkyMonday
#NaturePhotography #Blessings #Creation #Wonder #Nature
On a summer, desert evening… A band of grey clouds below, with mountains of lighter clouds rising above & being touched by the sunset’s golden light, amidst a low-key blue sky… From last summer, August.
January 12, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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Surely, a gentle possibility for all who hold,
a genuine love in their soul, heart, mind,
for earth’s natural beauty and marvels:

“Blessed be the longing that brought you here
And quickens your soul with wonder.”

Please see ALT

#Photography #Sunset #ImageAndVerse #Wonder
#Peace #Stunday #Sky #Art
Quote is from John O’Donohue’s poem, ‘For Longing’… A golden desert sunset, with a vibrant orange glow, sending forth gentle sunrays upon the evening sky; the colors softly illuminating lower edges of a dark grey cloud. The sky is a quiet blend of blues & greys, giving a peaceful canvas for the lovely colors… This past summer.
January 11, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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Introducing my 2nd account:
kellylantana2.bsky.social Kelly Lantana ~ 2 ~, Spiritual Author & Nature Photographer @kellylantana2.bsky.social · Nov 19
Peace and Welcome… This is my other BlueSky account:
exploring more deeply into spiritual insights.

With an abundance of uplifting, vibrant nature photos.

Excerpts from my books also given.

All for reflection, within one’s mind, heart, soul.

No preaching…

#Inspiration #Photography #Compassion
While still keenly attentive, lively hummingbirds will pause often to rest… Amidst a desert – a small Black-chinned Hummingbird, perched upon tiny branch of Mesquite tree. His lower-throat is a vibrant, iridescent purple, & his back is soft-green… The setting has many patches of powder-blue desert sky, seen through slender branches of light-green leaves. Profile Photo: Anna’s Hummingbird, male, with lovely magenta-pink feathers covering his face, forehead, throat. Banner: desert sunny wildflowers.
January 11, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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Surely, a gentle possibility for all who hold,
a genuine love in their soul, heart, mind,
for earth’s natural beauty and marvels:

“Blessed be the longing that brought you here
And quickens your soul with wonder.”

Please see ALT

#Photography #Sunset #ImageAndVerse #Wonder
#Peace #Stunday #Sky #Art
Quote is from John O’Donohue’s poem, ‘For Longing’… A golden desert sunset, with a vibrant orange glow, sending forth gentle sunrays upon the evening sky; the colors softly illuminating lower edges of a dark grey cloud. The sky is a quiet blend of blues & greys, giving a peaceful canvas for the lovely colors… This past summer.
January 11, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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Three themes today: #BlueSkyArtShow #Vibrant ~
#SmallBirdSaturday ~ #ColorADay #GreenSat

Hummingbirds – are earth’s only birds,
that can truly fly backwards on a regular basis!

A Rufous Hummingbird, actually flying backwards, mid-flight.

#Photography #Wonder #Art #Hummingbird #Nature #Bird
The scene shows a hummer in mid-flight, as she backs away from a nectar source (unseen in photo). Hummingbirds do this over & over, as they energetically spend their days nectaring from flowers and/or feeders… The small bird’s back is vibrant green; tail feathers are mostly vivid rufous with white tips. The wings & bill have a sense of rapid movement in mid-air… A soft blend of desert greenery & dappled sunlight comprise the background… Taken a few years ago.
January 10, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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Three themes today: #BlueSkyArtShow #Vibrant ~
#SmallBirdSaturday ~ #ColorADay #GreenSat

Hummingbirds – are earth’s only birds,
that can truly fly backwards on a regular basis!

A Rufous Hummingbird, actually flying backwards, mid-flight.

#Photography #Wonder #Art #Hummingbird #Nature #Bird
The scene shows a hummer in mid-flight, as she backs away from a nectar source (unseen in photo). Hummingbirds do this over & over, as they energetically spend their days nectaring from flowers and/or feeders… The small bird’s back is vibrant green; tail feathers are mostly vivid rufous with white tips. The wings & bill have a sense of rapid movement in mid-air… A soft blend of desert greenery & dappled sunlight comprise the background… Taken a few years ago.
January 10, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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A Mourning Dove, after a snowy desert night,
perched high in Mesquite tree.
Not stressing, but actually resting amidst it all.

Various moments during the day – be like a dove.
Rest a while… Peacefulness…
Refreshment and renewal, do wonders.

#Photography #Inspiration #Birds #Snow #BlueSkyMonday
The air was fresh & clear that morning, with everything looking enlivened under the vibrant blue sky… Near the snow-covered top of a desert tree, a Mourning Dove sat for quite a while on the only clear branch, feathers fluffed out a little, relaxing & looking around. Maybe this was the bird’s first-ever snow experience? Could birds have a sense of wonder? Photo taken several years ago.
December 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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“For the world was created with wondrous, divine love;
not to be mistreated by human agendas,
but deeply and humbly cherished as we sojourn –
Looking often-times to these creations,
reflections of the One’s wisdom, love, beauty.” K.L.

#Photography #Inspiration #Butterfly #Flowers #Faith #Awe
A vibrant desert garden scene – a deep yellow butterfly, with a hint of orange on the inner wings – gracefully upside-down while delicately nectaring. Background is deep morning shade, amidst a desert Heather plant of tiny purple flowers… Taken a few months ago… Quote in post by Kelly Lantana.
January 8, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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For #Twosday:
On a very cloudy, desert winter day,
two Jackrabbits are foraging for food.
Then a tiny opening in the clouds,
gently illuminates the mated pair,
as they tenderly care for one another.

#Photography #AnimalArtTuesday #Wildlife #Winter
#NaturePhotography #Nature #Peace #Kindness #Art
Black-tailed Jackrabbits; they are 2 feet in length. The male is in front, body facing left, head turned toward his mate. Her face can be seen between his two large ears! She is looking right, eyeing a cactus fruit. Marvelous mammals to encounter. Their large ears, up to 8 inches long, help regulate body temperature. While I’ve not seen the following, these Jackrabbits can run up to 40mph for short distances, & can easily leap over 10 feet in one bound… Taken several years ago.
January 6, 2026 at 2:20 PM