Muir Woods National Monument (California)
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Discovering the golden brilliance of Kinkaku-ji Temple (金閣寺) - where history and nature come together in perfect harmony. The golden reflection on the water is pure magic. Have you ever witnessed such golden beauty?
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Finding peace in the heart of tradition—this tranquil temple garden invites reflection and calm. The harmony of nature and architecture is simply timeless. Have you ever visited a place like this?
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Tapping Sap
I take a lot of photographs, and it’s often hard to decide which ones to share. Choosing the shots I personally like is part of it, but avoiding too much repetition of the same species plays a role too. Still, it’s finch and hummingbird season, so I’ll be posting plenty of those.
For this photo, I inched closer and closer to the ruby‑throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) while snapping pictures until it finally flew off. After looking at the image, I found myself wondering what it was doing. Maybe it was tapping sap from the tree, or maybe it was hunting a tiny insect. They eat insects as well as nectar, you know.
Step into a world where even the smallest moments—like the glint in a bird's eye—tell their own story.
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Ruby in the Air
Here is a ruby‑throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris). I’m personally not thrilled with the image. I used Lightroom to blur the background, and it ended up looking like a clumsy kid trying to stay inside the lines of a coloring book. I could have started over, but I thought, nah — just go with it.
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New Hollander
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Capturing the Flight of Night Herons
I was in my cabin on a cruise ship in the middle of the Caribbean Sea when I spotted a flock of yellow‑crowned night herons (Nyctanassa violacea) flying alongside us—matching the ship’s direction and speed, gliding almost level with my balcony. I spent several excited minutes photographing them, amazed at how close they stayed. I’m pretty sure this was the first image I posted from the ship that same day. I kept wondering where they were headed—somewhere south, I think—and how long they had been flying over open ocean.
Explore a curated collection of heron and egret images in my photo gallery. Take a look!
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Blackberry Beginnings
This was taken during a walk with my dogs a few years ago. In spring, dewberries and blackberries grow along the forest edges. This photo shows a plant covered in small white flowers — a sawtooth blackberry (Rubus argutus) growing wild among the trees.
If you love flowers—or just enjoy discovering their beauty and names like I do—come explore my gallery of blooms captured in moments of wonder and curiosity.
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Gossamer Guardian
This is a female ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris), although, rufus humming bird is a possibility as well. But I know I know that there is a male ruby-throated hummingbird around and it being spring and all, well ...
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Lift‑Off With Lunch
I’ve watched red‑bellied woodpeckers (Melanerpes carolinus) for a few years now. You can see the seed mix I use in my feeder—there are peanuts in it, but the peanut density isn’t exactly high. Somehow, though, I’ve never seen one of these woodpeckers leave with anything but a peanut. They dig through the mix with single‑minded determination until they find one.
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Sun-Kissed Aviator
A sunlit American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) perches gracefully, its vibrant plumage echoing the warmth of a spring morning.
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Climber of the Quiet Tree
This image of a male red‑bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) is from my backyard. I’m curious about the feathers on its throat—they’re so bright and white that they almost blend into the fence behind it. It’s probably just the lighting; the sky was overcast, and sometimes I really have to crank up the ISO. Still, I like the effect. It’s not perfect, but it’s visually striking.
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Light in the Dark
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“Desert Gold Field” — Late afternoon light on field of desert gold wildflowers in southern Death Valley.
A day or two ago I thought that I was finished with the photographs from our late-February visit to Death Valley. But I decided to make another pass at the raw files from the trip, and I found a few more photographs that I think help fill out the story of this trip. (Update: Since I wrote that I have found even more!) The highlights — and my primary photographic targets — were the exceptional wildflower bloom and Lake Manly. Here’s another of the wildflower photographs, one which illustrates the extent of some of the larger fields of color…more: gdanmitchell.com/2026/04/06/de…
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From the archive: “Hallway, The Louvre” — Light filtering through windows into a hallway, the Louvre, Paris.
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“Hallway, The Louvre” — Light filtiering through windows into a hallway, the Louvre, Paris.G Dan Mitchell Photography
Back‑Wing Scratch
This isn’t the image I intended to post today. I was planning to share a photo of a brown thrasher (Toxostoma rufum), just not this one. I accidentally grabbed it and moved it into my working directory, then figured, what the hay — so here we are.
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“Autumn Trees, Red Rock Cliff” — Cottonwood trees with fall foliage in front of a red rock cliff, Capitol Reef.
From what I’ve seen, the fall color season in Utah can be lengthy. On my visits I’ve seen the tail-end of aspen color at the beginning of October, implying that it peaks in late September. Out in red rock country the cottonwoods and oaks and other trees transition a bit later. And although I’ve never timed it quite right, I hear that great color is to be found in Zion Canyon in early November…more: gdanmitchell.com/2026/04/05/au…
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Robins Rest
Here is a photo of an American Robin (Turdus migratorius). It occurred to me that I’d never photographed one on a sunny day. They’re year‑round residents here, but I mostly only see them around this time of year. I took this photo in the spring of 2023.
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“Four Desert Star Flowers” — Four tiny desert star (monoptilon bellioides) flowers, Death Valley.
The desert star flower has become a bit of a… star here at the blog recently. It is one of the small flowers that you might easily overlook in Death Valley, but once you spot them they are abundant, poking up just above the ground, often in small groups. They are pretty flowers, but you have to get down close to the ground to appreciate them…more: gdanmitchell.com/2026/04/04/fo…
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From the archive: "Ansel's Tree" — The snag that remained in 2008 of the tree in Ansel Adam's “Jeffrey Pine, Sentinel Dome.”
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“Ansel’s Tree” — The snag that remained in 2008 of the tree in Ansel Adam’s “Jeffrey Pine, Sentinel Dome.” This is all that remained in 2008 of the Jeffrey Pine on Sentinel …G Dan Mitchell Photography
Sunbeam at the Feeder
“Most of the American goldfinches (Spinus tristis) have already migrated north, but I spotted this little male yesterday still hanging around. Maybe he’s staying for the buffet.
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“Wildflowers, Playa, and Mountains” — Desert gold blooms on gravel hills backed by Death Valley playa and desert mountains.
This was one of the first photographs I made on our late-February visit to Death Valley National Park. It was literally the first time I took the camera out after arriving, and the second exposure I made. We had entered the Valley, crossed it, and were starting our drive toward Beatty, Nevada. I felt that the scene encapsulated the scale of this valley and the surrounding desert mountains, and the patch of desert gold flowers was the icing on the cake…more: gdanmitchell.com/2026/04/02/wi…
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I Believe I Can Fly
This is a chipping sparrow (Spizella passerina), I took the photo yesterday or maybe the day before and happened to catch just as it was about lot leave this perch at just the right angle.
If you enjoy photos of birds and other wildlife, take a look at my photo gallery. Sparrows are never overlooked—they're a valued and important part of my collection. Feel free to explore!
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Sentinel of Spring
I think this image of a mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) perched among budding branches pairs beautifully with the spirit of the Easter season.
If you're a fan of stunning dove imagery, be sure to explore my photo gallery for a collection of beautiful snapshots that capture their elegance and charm.
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“Blue Playa” — Intensely blue dry mud on Death Valley’s hidden “Blue Playa.”G Dan Mitchell Photography
From the archive: “Room for the Big Deep Bend” — Scowercroft’s Never Rip Overalls – Room for the Big Deep Bend.
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“Room for the Big Deep Bend” — Scowercroft’s Never Rip Overalls – Room for the Big Deep Bend At about the time I made this photograph, we were staying in Torrey, Utah for a …G Dan Mitchell Photography
The King is Here
I captured this vivid photograph of a ruby‑throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) in May 2023.
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Skyward Bound
This tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor), its small crest lifted like a banner, grips the edge of the bird feeder as it pushes off into the air with a sunflower seed clenched firmly in its beak. A warm wash of rufous coloring shows along its flanks and lower back, standing out against the soft gray of its wings and head.
Tufted titmice are a favorite among a select group of bird enthusiasts. To celebrate these charming creatures, I’ve curated a special collection dedicated entirely to them in my photo gallery. Take a look!
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“Crater Wall Detail” — Eroded strata of a Death Valley crater wall.
We re-visited this location in Death Valley at the recommendation of a friend. I have photographed here before but was never particularly inspired by the subject. We arrived late in the day, and almost didn’t get there in time for decent light… because we stopped before we got there when I was distracted by another subject…more: gdanmitchell.com/2026/03/30/cr…
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The Bold Eagle
The stance of this little chipping sparrow (Spizella passerina) gives the delightful impression of a tiny bird trying its best to imitate an eagle—chest lifted, posture proud, and attitude far larger than its size.
If you enjoy photos of birds and other wildlife, take a look at my photo gallery. Sparrows are never overlooked—they're a valued and important part of my collection. Feel free to explore!
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Stardust Canopy
This photo shows hundreds of white blossoms on a Bradford pear tree (Pyrus calleryana) blooming at a neighbor’s house, a bright sign that spring is now just nine days away.
If you love flowers—or just enjoy discovering their beauty and names like I do—come explore my gallery of blooms captured in moments of wonder and curiosity.
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Ambassador
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Looking out toward the cruise ship Ambience, part of the Ambassador fleet, on a blue sky summer day.
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Curious Blue Jay
I noticed this image of a Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata). The bird seemed to study me more closely than I was studying it.
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Aerial Stare
This red‑tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) passed nearby but high overhead. I wanted to catch a shot at the maximum focal length of my setup, but there just wasn’t enough time. The challenge with long focal lengths is that the closer they bring the subject, the narrower the field of view becomes—so actually finding and locking onto a flying bird gets a lot harder.
So this image was taken at the minimum focal length of my rig, 280mm. It’s not quite as crisp as I like, but honestly, it’s hard to complain when a hawk is staring straight back at you.
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Autumn Black Oak Trees” — Black oak trees with autumn foliage on a hazy day in Yosemite Valley.
I have photographed in Yosemite since I was literally a child. (The first “serious ” photograph I recall making was on a family trip to the Valley when I scrambled up a little hill to find a composition of a dome framed by tree branches.) The Valley remains one of the most astonishing sights on the planet, with features that are darned near unbelievable. But after decades of photographing there, when I visit now I look for other things than the icons…more: gdanmitchell.com/2026/03/25/au…
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“Autumn Black Oak Trees” — Black oak trees with autumn foliage on a hazy day in Yosemite Valley.G Dan Mitchell Photography
“Wetland Plants, Fog” — Plants growing in the shallow water of a wetland poid on a foggy morning.
This is another of my “too foggy to photograph birds” photographs from California’s Central Valley. Back in mid-January I headed out there after reading reports of tule fog, something that attracts me to the area in winter. The fog can produce a wonderful, mysterious atmosphere, and as conditions transition from thick fog to sunlight there are diverse photographic opportunities. Unfortunately, that transition never came during this visit, and it was thick fog all the way!…more: gdanmitchell.com/2026/03/23/we…
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Cry of the Red-Shouldered Hawk
Here is a photo of a Red‑shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus) that I took in the summer of 2023.
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Morning Cowbird
This bird almost had me second‑guessing, because for a female Brown‑headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater), its plumage is unusually light. It may well be a younger bird.
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