This photo is of a red tropical hibiscus flower and was taken in Miami, Florida.
Copper waters
This photo shows the natural copper colored trout springs of Wisconsin. It was taken on a hiking trail in Wisconsin.
Dark and icy
This photo was taken at around 2am and is of Lake Saint Croix. It shows melting ice on the lake as well as pressed together mini ice bergs on the beach created by water expanding as it freezes.
Sparkling waters
This photo shows the reflection of light off of the Mississippi River in Saint Paul.
Fountain of sparks
This photo was taken late at night on the 4th of July on Thatcher Lake in Wisconsin.
Sheep Shorell flower or Red Shorell, common in Europe. Photo was taken on the North Shore.
Floral flames
Orange Hawkweed flower, found in Europe and North America. Photo was taken on a hiking trail in Wisconsin.
White buds
Service Berry Flowers, common in North America, flowers turn into sweet berries called service berries. Photo was taken on the east side of Saint Paul.
Fire lily
Orange Daylily Flower, common in Asia. Photo was taken on a hiking trail in Florida.
Bouquet of pink
Latana flower, common in South America and Africa. Photo was taken on a hiking trail in Florida.
A collection of 5 photos that perfectly capture the nature and beauty of the 2025 summer.
Forest cascade
This photo captures the tranquility of a small undisturbed forest waterfall. This photo was taken down current underneath a fallen tree that stretches over the stream.
Cluster of purple
This close up on a cluster of flowers really captures the vibrant color and details of each small petal. This photo was taken on a small hiking trail in Wisconsin.
Embers in motion
This close up of a fire really captures the layers and vibrancy of a flame. The photo is of a campfire fire and was taken in a small campground in the Boundary Waters.
Morning frost
This photo captures the details of a morning frost on the forest ground. This photo was taken on a small hiking trail in Wisconsin
Sunset on the lake
This photo captures the orange and pink of a sunset as well as its reflection in the water. This photo was taken at Thatcher Lake in Wisconsin.
This photograph captures the calm solitary side of nature, portraying a lone bird swaying on a cattail in a windy wetland. The monochrome palette rids any color distraction, instead shifting the viewer’s attention to focus on texture, and light. This interplay of sharp and soft elements in the photograph mirrors the fragile balance between solitude and connection in the natural world.
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