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Pelicans at Sunset over San Fransisco Bay

Beams of sun shine down over San Fransisco Bay as Pelicans fly overhead and a sail boat drifts in the distance.

Lush Forest at Sunrise

The sun peaks throught the lush woods of Caumsett State Park in New York.

Pink Play House with Japanese Cherry Blossoms

The Play House was built in 1915 for the Coe family's children. Each spring, it's pink facade is complemented by the beautiful Japanese cherry blossoms.

Swallowtail

For a few short months each summer, the Sweetbriar Nature Center becomes home to a large variety of butterflies. Here, a Swallowtail rests on top of the Vivarium's colorful flowers.

Fragrant Fields of Lavender

French and English Lavender grow across several acres of fragrant farmland in East Marion, New York.

Lavender Flowers

A closeup study of lavender flowers, Long Island, New York.

Blueberries, Farmers Market

Fresh blueberries for sale at a farm stand on Long Island's north shore in summer.

Farm Stand, Strawberries

Just picked strawberries for sale at a Long Island farm stand in June.

New England Antique Shop

A colorful antique shop with matching wildflowers on a summer day in Maine.

Cherry Blossoms at Sunrise in Washington DC

Each spring, the Tidal Basin in Washington DC overflows with flowering Cherry Blossom trees. They were originally presented to the United States in 1912 as a gift of friendship from Japan.

Golden Light of Morning and Cherry Blossoms

A perfect morning in Washington DC where the golden light of sunrise saturates the Cherry Blossoms in a warm glow.

Camellia

The petals of a Camellia flower form delicate curves at the Planting Fields Arboretum in New York.

Pipevine Swallowtail

Adult Pipevine Swallowtails are poisonous to predators, so most birds avoid them. Several butterfly species have developed mimicry to copy it's appearance and gain protection. Some species that mimic Pipevine Swallowtails include Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (females), Eastern Black Swallowtail, Spicebush Swallowtail, and Red-spotted Purple. None of these species are poisonous, but birds avoid them because they have the same color and size as Pipevine Swallowtails.

Closeup Study of Bark

The interesting texture of a Long Island tree's bark.

Autumn Woods

The colorful autumn palette comes to life as the sun rises above the foothills at Harriman State Park in New York.

Winter Cottage

In the peaceful moments just after a blizzard, a colorful Long Island cottage makes for a charming winter scene.