This immature little Blue Heron is transitioning into its adult feather color. Eventually, it will have a rich purple-maroon head and neck and dark slaty-blue body. The reason for it beginning its life with white feathers is to better mix in with Great Egrets, Snowy Egrets and other similar birds in order to feed more easily.
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and share it with the world.
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Wilmington,NC Photography Outings
Join me Fridays and Saturdays!
On our photography outings, you will learn tips and techniques from me while exploring Wilmington‘s most beautiful scenic areas and wildlife.
Living in Wilmington over the past 20 years has allowed me to see so many beautiful things, I have scouted out and found the best locations for our outings. Discover the beautiful nature and wildlife that Wilmington has to offer! two hours of photography beginning at sunrise Friday's and Saturday's for more information and to sign up, please visit
@jeffreypkarnesphoto.com
The Napo Wildlife Sanctuary is truly one amazing place. There were so many wonderful treasures I discovered on my trip but seeing this Scarlet Macaw was definitely at the top. Scientific name: Ara macao these beautiful birds can live 40 to 55 years in the wild and eat mostly fruits, nuts and seeds, including large, hard seeds and sodium packed dirt and clay for minerals. They also love to eat insects and larvae.
Live life with passion,
see the beauty in all things
and share it with the world.
Please visit @audubonsociety
and support the Audubon Society at www.audubon.org
Visit tropicalphototours.com to learn how you can see these amazing birds for yourself.
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#macro_freaks
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#amazon
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#scarletmacaw
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#wildlifeowners
#macro_vision
#instanaturefriends_
#bns_birds
#animal_sultans
#yourshotphotographer
Having these beautiful hummingbirds feed from the palm of my hand in amazing Ecuador was an indescribable thrill and truly left me in awe!
Check out @tropicalphototours and visit the website tropicalphototours.com to get more information on how you can see them for yourself.
Live life with passion,
see the beauty in all things
and share it with the world.
Please visit @audubonsociety
and support the Audubon Society at www.audubon.org
#photoarena_nature
#exclusive_bird
#macro_freaks
#global4nature
#eye_spy_birds
#animalelite
#bestnatureshots
#nikon
#igscwildlife
#nature_sultans
#ig_discover_birdslife
#kings_birds
#best_birds_of_ig
#your_best_birds
#exclusive_animal
#nature_brilliance
#animalbestshots_member
#bird_brilliance
#exclusive_wildlife
#igworld_nature
#animals_in_world
#wildlifeowners
#macro_vision
#instanaturefriends_
#bns_birds
#animal_sultans
#yourshotphotographer
Another magical moment in beautiful Ecuador. Watching these amazing hummingbirds feed from the palm of my hand was an incredible experience.
Check out Ecuador with @tropicalphototours and see for yourself.
Live life with passion,
see the beauty in all things
and share it with the world.
Please visit @audubonsociety
and support the Audubon Society at www.audubon.org
#photoarena_nature
#exclusive_bird
#macro_freaks
#global4nature
#eye_spy_birds
#animalelite
#bestnatureshots
#nikon
#igscwildlife
#nature_sultans
#ig_discover_birdslife
#kings_birds
#best_birds_of_ig
#your_best_birds
#exclusive_animal
#nature_brilliance
#animalbestshots_member
#bird_brilliance
#exclusive_wildlife
#igworld_nature
#animals_in_world
#wildlifeowners
#macro_vision
#instanaturefriends_
#bns_birds
#animal_sultans
#yourshotphotographer
Day one of Jeffs trip to Ecuador!
Coming in at #2 A least Tern reading it’s very young chick.
I took this video with a good friend Vinay @vinay.r.gowda (be sure to visit his gallery and follow along) as you listen to the video you can hear lots of birds and a little bit of back-and-forth between Vinay and I, we are quite a distance away from the action and the birds didn’t even notice us. Moments like this in nature are what I live for. This year was an amazing one with so many moments like this. Thank you all for coming along on the journey you have made it such a pleasure!
Live life with passion,
see the beauty in all things
and share it with the world.
Please visit @audubonsociety
and support the Audubon Society at www.audubon.org
#photoarena_nature
#exclusive_bird
#macro_freaks
#global4nature
#eye_spy_birds
#animalelite
#bestnatureshots
#nikon
#igscwildlife
#nature_sultans
#ig_discover_birdslife
#kings_birds
#best_birds_of_ig
#your_best_birds
#exclusive_animal
#nature_brilliance
#animalbestshots_member
#bird_brilliance
#exclusive_wildlife
#igworld_nature
#animals_in_world
#wildlifeowners
#macro_vision
#instanaturefriends_
#bns_birds
#animal_sultans
#yourshotphotographer
Reception Now!!! Come down 6-8pm
The Resplendent Quetzals beautifully perched and showing off it’s brilliant colors. Definitely the high point of my trip to Costa Rica. I was not even sure if I was going to be able to see one let alone get a video of it. Resplendent Quetzals are startling emerald jewels of the cloud forest. They shimmer from one shade to another, blending almost magically with the wet green background of their constantly misty high altitude homes. Their color seems ephemeral for a reason; quetzals are not green at all. It’s hard to believe, but quetzals are actually brown.
They are colored by melanin, the same pigment that causes tanning in humans. Highly magnified, quetzal feathers are alternately translucent and dark brown. The magic comes from melanin pigment stripes regularly spaced 5,400 angstroms apart causing interference that “traps” most colors of light but reflects green light, which bounces back to your eye.
Live life with passion,
see the beauty in all things
and share it with the world.
Please visit National Audubon Society
and support the Audubon Society at www.audubon.org
#photoarena_nature
#exclusive_bird
#macro_freaks
#global4nature
#eye_spy_birds
#animalelite
#bestnatureshots
#igscwildlife
#nature_sultans
#ig_discover_birdslife
#kings_birds
#best_birds_of_ig
#your_best_birds
#exclusive_animal
#nature_brilliance
#animalbestshots_member
#bird_brilliance
#exclusive_wildlife
#igworld_nature
#animals_in_world
#wildlifeowners
#macro_vision
#instanaturefriends_
#bns_birds
#animal_sultans
#yourshotphotographer
Here’s a little video from my Costa Rica trip of Fiery-throated hummingbirds having a little discussion with each other over who gets to sit on the branch. Hope you enjoy!
@tropicalphototours did a wonderful job of making it possible for me to see so many beautiful birds. I highly recommend them. They definitely won’t disappoint!
Live life with passion,
see the beauty in all things
and share it with the world.
#photoarena_nature
#exclusive_bird
#macro_freaks
#global4nature
#eye_spy_birds
#animalelite
#bestnatureshots
#igscwildlife
#nature_sultans
#ig_discover_birdslife
#kings_birds
#best_birds_of_ig
#your_best_birds
#exclusive_animal
#nature_brilliance
#animalbestshots_member
#bird_brilliance
#exclusive_wildlife
#igworld_nature
#animals_in_world
#wildlifeowners
#macro_vision
#instanaturefriends_
#bns_birds
#animal_sultans
#yourshotphotographer
Here’s a little video from my Costa Rica trip of Fiery-throated hummingbirds having a little discussion with each other over who gets to sit on the branch. Hope you enjoy!
@tropicalphototours did a wonderful job of making it possible for me to see so many beautiful birds. I highly recommend them. They definitely won’t disappoint!
Live life with passion,
see the beauty in all things
and share it with the world.
#photoarena_nature
#exclusive_bird
#macro_freaks
#global4nature
#eye_spy_birds
#animalelite
#bestnatureshots
#igscwildlife
#nature_sultans
#ig_discover_birdslife
#kings_birds
#best_birds_of_ig
#your_best_birds
#exclusive_animal
#nature_brilliance
#animalbestshots_member
#bird_brilliance
#exclusive_wildlife
#igworld_nature
#animals_in_world
#wildlifeowners
#macro_vision
#instanaturefriends_
#bns_birds
#animal_sultans
#yourshotphotographer
A Snowy Egret just leaving the nest, flying off to gather more materials. Always vigilant of it’s surroundings he lifts his head takes a quick look around and off he goes. Hope you enjoy and have a wonderful day!
Live life with passion,
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Af-s TC-14E III 1.4x
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Carolina Beach Art Festival Today!!! 10-4
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I posted this a while back and did a terrible job. Hadn’t really figured out how to do it for IG yet. This is more enjoyable! Make sure you turn on the sound so you can hear. There are literally hundreds of nests all around.
Happy new year everyone! Thank you all so much for your wonderful support!
Jeff teaching a photography class this morning for #wingsoverwaterfestival
Jeff getting ready for his one man show at NC Fort Fisher Aquarium! He has 700 ft to cover! Show begins Oct 7th - Jan 1st!
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💢ｎｉｋｏｎ ᴛᴄ-14ᴱ🔅
pleaѕe vιѕιт👉ᵂᴱᴮˢᴵᵀᴱ @jeffreypkarnesphoto.com
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Two tricolored Heron nestlings standing on a palm tree branch near their nest waiting for mom or dad to come back to feed them. As soon as they see one of their parents they become very excited and push and shove each other biting and squabbling trying to be the one to get to the food first.
Pelican rookery on the Cape fear River North Carolina!
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💢ｎｉｋｏｎ ᴛᴄ-14ᴱ🔅
pleaѕe vιѕιт👉ᵂᴱᴮˢᴵᵀᴱ @jeffreypkarnesphoto.com
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A Snowy Egret and and it's nestlings trying to stay cool in the shade of the trees in their nest on a very hot and muggy day in Saint Augustine Florida.
Have a great day everyone!
Look at this new life!!! Baby blue herons !
Hoping to get some great sunset shots at #peaisland
With Jeff while he was getting some shots of the Friday AM beautiful sunrise!! Happy Friday!
