Red-bellied woodpecker #Redbelliedwoodpecker #woodpecker #florida #wildlife #birding #birdwatching #sonya9Iii #sonyalpha

Frost Line – I woke up yesterday to this wonderful view of the Big Bald Mountain located along the TN/NC border of Unicoi/ Madison County line. The Appalachian Trail traverses the Big Bald Mountain at an altitude of 5,492 feet. It’s so neat to see the Rime Ice and snow capping the mountain. While below the line we only had snow on the ground. I love the details you can see in the mountains where the snow creates greater contrast with the ground revealing the ground topography which usually blends in with the trees. #winter #tennessee #easttennessee #unicoicountytn #tennesseestrong #appalachiastrong #photography #snowcapped #snowcappedmountains #landscapephotography #directorofphotography #naturalwonders #rimeice #snow #snowscape #sonyalpha #sonya9iii #sonyphotography #sonypro

The blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) is a marine bird native to subtropical and tropical regions of the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is one of six species of the genus Sula – known as boobies. It is easily recognizable by its distinctive bright blue feet, which is a sexually selected trait and a product of their diet. Males display their feet in an elaborate mating ritual by lifting them up and down while strutting before the female. #bluefootedbooby #booby #galapagos #galapagosislands #galapagos #birdphotography #naturephotography #ornithology #sonyalpha #sonya9iii #sonypro #sonyusa #wildlifephotography #pacificocean #pacific #ecuador #evolution #conservation #birdconservation #wildlifeconservation

Galapagos Penguin – The Galápagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) is a penguin endemic to the Galápagos Islands and Ecuador. It is the only penguin found north of the equator. Most inhabit Fernandina Island and the west coast of Isabela Island. The cool waters of the Humboldt and Cromwell Currents allow it to survive despite the tropical latitude. The Galápagos penguin is one of the banded penguins, the other species of which live mostly on the coasts of Africa and mainland South America. #galapagos #galapagospenguin #penguin #galapagosconservancy #galapagosconservation #evolution #darwin #humboltcurrent #ecuador #celebritycruises #sonyalpha #sonya9iii #sonyprousa #naturephotography #birdphotography #ornithology #wildlifephotography

Striated Heron (Galapagos) – I absolutely love the colors and light on this heron. #striatedheron #galapagosislands #galapagos #sony #sonyalpha #sonypro #birdphotography #birding #naturephotography #naturephotographer

Galapagos green turtle – The only turtle species to breed and nest in Galapagos, and a frequent sighting on snorkelling and boat trips around the Archipelago. #galapagosgreenturtle #galapagos #galapagosturtle #seaturtle #galapagosislands #evolution #darwin #nature #evolveordie #galapagosconservation

Apalachina chilhoweensis (Lewis, 1870) Thanks to @sheena.jessee24 for spotting this beautiful snail while hiking! Such a unique and beautiful shell! #snail #nature #appalachianmountains #snailshell #wild #wilderness #getoutside #explore #sonyalpha9iii #sonyprousa

The Chaos of Nature! – While hiking last weekend, I noticed a leaf with lines left on it by an insect, which reminded me of the chaos and order of nature. All around us, there is a balancing act between chaos and order. Since the beginning of existence, humans have tried to understand, explain, and define these boundaries—whether through religion, science, personal opinions, or other means. Yet, these attempts, in turn, create their own set of chaos and order. To me, nature reveals the simplest way to understand the world around us today! #chaos #entropy #evolution #philosophy #understanding #deepthoughts #blackandwhite #snailtrail

Eastern Gartersnake – one of the most common snakes found in Tennessee. #EasternGartersnake #gartersnake #tennessee #eattennessee #reptile #slither #sonyphotography #wildlifephotography #sonya9iii