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Scott Kissinger
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Miata + Jeep Wrangler driver. IT pro in Colorado. Nikon shooter chasing landscapes, street scenes, and night skies. Seeing the world through a lens. #Photography #Runner #Progressive
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This Postman butterfly paused on the Lantana just long enough to catch the red band and white patches in a quiet moment at the Butterfly Pavilion.

If you enjoy new perspectives, stick around for more.

#Photography #Butterfly #MacroPhotography #ScottKissPhoto
A Pink-spot Postman butterfly with black wings, a red forewing band, and white hindwing patches rests on a cluster of yellow and pink Lantana flowers. Soft green foliage fills the blurred background.
November 25, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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A Thunderbirds F-16 broke away with vapor peeling off the wings — one of those split-second moments at the Great Colorado Air Show you’re lucky to catch.

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#Photography #AviationPhotography #ScottKissPhoto
An F-16 from the USAF Thunderbirds pulls away against a blue and white cloud-filled sky, leaving a faint vapor trail along its wings during a high-speed maneuver at the Great Colorado Air Show.
November 24, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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This Allamanda bloom at Estate Lindholm caught the light perfectly — a bright reminder of the color and calm that make St. John feel so special.

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#Photography #FlowerPhotography #ScottKissPhoto
A bright yellow Allamanda flower in full bloom, its petals open against dark green leaves. Soft sunlight highlights the velvety texture of the petals, while blurred foliage fills the background.
November 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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From above Charlotte Amalie, the harbor stretches out in green islands and calm water, with Icon of the Seas docked in the distance—bright and impossible to miss.

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#Photography #LandscapePhotography #ScottKissPhoto
A high vantage view overlooking Charlotte Amalie harbor in St. Thomas, USVI. Green islands and peninsulas curve around calm blue water, with the large cruise ship Icon of the Seas docked in the distance amid scattered sailboats.
November 21, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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Plain Tigers have a way of slowing the moment down. Watching this one move between Lantana blooms felt like a gentle reminder to look closer.

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#Photography #Butterfly #MacroPhotography #ScottKissPhoto
A Plain Tiger butterfly rests on a cluster of yellow Lantana flowers, its orange, black, and cream wings closed while it feeds. Green leaves surround the bloom, with a softly blurred background creating a calm, natural scene.
November 21, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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Shafer Canyon always takes me back to exploring Moab with my son on spring break—him at nine, riding shotgun in our Wrangler as we wandered red rock roads.

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#Photography #LandscapePhotography #ScottKissPhoto
A wide view of Shafer Canyon near Moab, Utah, showing layered red rock cliffs and mesas stretching into the distance. A winding dirt road runs across the canyon floor, with snow-covered mountains rising on the far horizon beneath a clear blue sky.
November 20, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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Caught this leaf-mimic butterfly taking a quiet pause at the Butterfly Pavilion. These small details feel like quiet little discoveries. If you enjoy seeing new perspectives, stick around for more.#Photography #Butterfly #MacroPhotography #ScottKissPhoto
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November 18, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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A fresh leaf after the rain at Estate Lindholm. I loved how the droplets clung to that glossy surface.If simple moments like this resonate, I’d love to share more.#Photography #Macro #Nature #StJohn #USVI #ScottKissPhoto
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November 17, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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A Great Eggfly showing off those blue iridescent wings at the Butterfly Pavilion. I loved how the worn edges added character.

If moments like this resonate, I’d love to share more with you.

#Photography #Butterflies #Macro #ScottKissPhoto
A male Great Eggfly butterfly with iridescent blue patches on dark brown wings rests on a textured green leaf, its wings slightly worn at the edges.
November 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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A quiet sunset settling over Charlotte Amalie, with the light slipping through the clouds and across the harbor.

If you enjoy moments like this, I’d love to share more with you.

#Photography #USVI #StThomas #Sunset #ScottKissPhoto
A golden sunset over Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, with the sun breaking through clouds above dark silhouetted hills and a lone sailboat drifting on calm water.
November 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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A burst of color at the Erie Hot Air Balloon Festival, right as the balloon lifted into shape.
If moments like this catch your eye too, I’d love to share more with you.

#Photography #Colorado #HotAirBalloon #BalloonFestival #ScottKissPhoto
A partially inflated hot air balloon in rainbow colors billows sideways on a grassy field under a bright blue sky, with small groups of people helping guide the fabric.
November 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Stars pushing through the clouds over Hartsel, Colorado — a quiet reminder to slow down and look up.

If you enjoy seeing the world through new perspectives, stick around for more.

#Photography #Astrophotography #Colorado #NightSky #ScottKissPhoto
Silhouette of a tree under a star-filled sky with scattered clouds in Hartsel, Colorado. Faint star trails and subtle light on the horizon suggest the night just beginning to unfold.
November 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Four USAF Thunderbirds climbing in perfect formation above Loveland’s Great Colorado Air Show — power, precision, and symmetry in motion.
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#Photography #Airshow #Thunderbirds #USAF #Colorado #ScottKissPhoto
Four USAF Thunderbirds F-16 jets fly in tight diamond formation against a backdrop of layered clouds, white smoke trailing behind them as they climb sharply into the sky.
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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In Kalapana’s lava fields, bright green ʻA‘ali‘i shoots rise from the black rock — proof that life always finds a way back.

There’s always more to discover — I’d love for you to follow along.

#Photography #Hawaii #Kalapana #BigIsland #Resilience #Aalii #ScottKissPhoto
Small green shoots of native ʻA‘ali‘i plants emerge from dark, rippled lava rock in Kalapana, Hawaii, symbolizing new life reclaiming the volcanic landscape.
November 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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A quiet afternoon at Honeymoon Beach, St. John — a sailboat drifting in calm water framed by palm fronds and island light.

#Photography #TravelPhotography #StJohn #USVI #HoneymoonBeach #Caribbean #ScottKissPhoto
A sailboat floats calmly in the turquoise water of Honeymoon Beach, St. John, USVI. Fronds of a palm and bright green leaves frame the scene from above, while low islands fade softly into the horizon beneath overcast skies.
November 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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A quiet moment with a monarch at the Butterfly Pavilion — just enough stillness to catch the detail in its wings.Sharing moments like this keeps me inspired — thanks for being here.#Photography #MacroPhotography #Butterfly #Colorado #ScottKissPhoto
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November 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Sunset over Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas — calm water, glowing light, and a sailboat silhouette right as the sun dipped behind the hills.
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#Photography #LandscapePhotography #Sunset #StThomas #USVI #CharlotteAmalie #ScottKissPhoto
Sunset over the harbor in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. The sun dips behind dark hills, sending a golden reflection across the calm water. A sailboat and catamaran are silhouetted in the foreground beneath a towering cloud glowing with light.
November 11, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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A green sea turtle surrounded by reef fish at Maho Bay, St. John. The colors were tough to recover, but worth it to capture that calm motion underwater.
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#Photography #UnderwaterPhotography #SeaTurtle #MahoBay #StJohn #USVI #ScottKissPhoto
A green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) swims above a sandy patch at Maho Bay, St. John, surrounded by dozens of small reef fish. Soft light filters through the surface, revealing shades of green, gold, and blue in the water.
November 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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A vivid red Ixora coccinea, or jungle geranium, in a garden in Charlotte Amalie. Bold color, compact form, and glossy leaves — tropical perfection.
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#Photography #MacroPhotography #Ixora #USVI #StThomas #ScottKissPhoto
A cluster of bright red Ixora coccinea flowers (commonly called jungle geranium or flame of the woods) blooms among glossy green leaves in a garden in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI. The spherical inflorescence stands out vividly against the shaded foliage.
November 10, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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At Fort Christian in Charlotte Amalie, a yellow trumpetbush blooms from the old red walls—nature reclaiming what time once took. A quiet balance of age and renewal.
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#Photography #USVI #StThomas #FortChristian #CaribbeanFlora #ScottKissPhoto
Yellow trumpetbush (Tecoma stans) with vivid yellow blooms grows from the old stone and red plaster wall of Fort Christian in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI. Two green-shuttered windows overlook the plant as it climbs upward, contrasting vibrant life against the weathered fort façade.
November 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Afternoon light catching the edge of Fort Christian — where form meets contrast for just a second.

#Photography #USVI #StThomas #LightAndShadow #ScottKissPhoto
The sun creates a bright starburst as it peeks around the angular wall of Fort Christian on St. Thomas. The building’s dark silhouette contrasts sharply with the deep blue sky and a few drifting clouds, emphasizing shape and light.
November 8, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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A rusted sidecar motorcycle on Water Island — out of place yet full of quiet beauty.

Even in paradise, age has its own grace.

#Photography #USVI #WaterIsland #Motorcycle #ScottKissPhoto
A rusted motorcycle with a sidecar sits in tall grass on Water Island, USVI. Its once-shiny metal is now weathered with patina and peeling paint, the seat long deteriorated. Bright tropical light reveals every texture, while the soft green background and white villa nearby contrast sharply with the aging machine.
November 6, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Cruz Bay at ease — calm light, quiet boats, and that gentle island rhythm that asks you to slow down.

What moments help you reset?

#Photography #USVI #StJohn #CruzBay #ScottKissPhoto
A tranquil mid-afternoon view overlooking Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI. Dozens of sailboats and yachts rest on calm blue water, their white hulls contrasting against the deep turquoise sea. Soft sunlight glows over the anchored boats and small island homes, evoking an easy, peaceful coastal afternoon.
November 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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A play of focus and blur—just a single wire in sharp relief against soft color.#Photography #Macro #Focus #Lines #ScottKissPhoto
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November 5, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Light, motion, and stillness—everything reduced to one rock and a breath of surf.

#Photography #Minimalism #BlackAndWhite #USVI #ScottKissPhoto
A single rounded rock rests in smooth sand as gentle waves reach toward it. The image is black and white, emphasizing texture, shape, and motion. The sea foam fades softly into the background, giving the photo a calm, minimalist feel.
November 4, 2025 at 1:40 AM