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Sunfish gasp for air.

Ocean depth is near 1200ft where this creature was located. 

The sun fish is very unique. Mainly by its shape and looks the Sun Fish looks exactly like something in alien Movie.

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Denver put on a giant show last night.

Purple rain was from the lightning along with sunset reflection. 

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Purple Rain 

Image captured via Air. 
Moab is a special place with incredible landscape. The Egypt of America

The name "Dead Horse Point" comes from a local legend. According to the story, cowboys used the point as a natural corral for wild mustangs. They would drive the horses onto the point and use the narrow neck of land as a gate. Unfortunately, in one instance, the horses were left corralled and died of thirst within view of the Colorado River, leading to the name.

Dead Horse Point

Wicked Horizontal Bolts. Just got back to Denver to chase storms that are approaching this great city. 

The skyline lit up and I was beyond happy!

Natures wonders from Denver 

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Horizontal Bolts 

Driving from Denver to Iowa was intense. But I made it to see various Weather events. I did not see a Twister but I was in place for this amazing sunset. 

Took this image as I was stuck on the I70 with 7 semi trucks turned over. 
Hours into it the beauty of the sky cracked with this Sunset. Color was vibrant with details unlike any I seen.

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Supercell Sunset

Chasing storms was never on my radar. Until I came up on the opportunity. 
Driving to Nebraska from Denver was not too bad. 

250 Miles each way. One giant Super Cell developed in the Sterling Colorado. 

The intensity went through Nebraska with extreme force. My dedication on chasing has been excessive. I only know one way. All in!!!


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Glorious Bolt

All signs of tornados and or lightning storms on the way. 

Tornado touchdown with extreme Lightning.

Taken in Nebraska Area

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Mackerel Sky

One wide open Barrel will fix any anxiety.

Hawaii has its ups and this is one of them. Crystal blue barrels await those who seek it. 

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Seasons are Changing

The textures of lava cannot be replicated. I have made this current by realizing how much this means. 

Trying to AI Lava or anything close to it cannot replicate Magma. We have to much variants of Lava for any AI to replicate. 

The beauty behind this image is unmatched. Splatter lava is very rare and only common during rapid eruptions. They are random and show up in very odd places. 

This one Texture is from historic event of Mauna Loa. One that I may not see again.  

I am tempted to visit Iceland to see variants of there lava formations which share differences. 

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Textures from Earth

Two images have now concluded the arise of the eruption that started at 12:30 am and lasted close to 12 Hours total. 

The Southwest Rift Zone is remote and hard to attain images let alone hike to it. Lava exploded at Midnight after giant earthquakes rattled the region. 

I could only gather two images worthy of minting. Both of which was from a Drone. The bird went down after this image due to wind. But I managed to render image on Mobile Device before it did. 

The main reason I minted the tow images was not for gain but for Documenting my line of work. As an artist I have to capture historic Events in real time. 

This Rift Zone in Kilauea National Park did not erupt since 1974. That is a 50 year Cycle. Scientist cannot identify why this happened. But I can!

Nature is not predictable. I don"t care how much data is attained and how much researches we have. The beauty of nature is it being natural. It happens when it chooses. Not when Humans choose. But when the globe aligns. We don"t need a reason we just capture the beauty our planet has to offer. 

Thank you so much to all who Believe in Historic Art

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Conclusion 6/3/2024 Eruption of 50 Years

Salt flats, also known as salt pans or salt deserts, are flat expanses of ground covered with salt and other minerals. They form in regions where the evaporation rate exceeds the precipitation rate, often in arid or semi-arid climates. Here are some key points about salt flats:

Salt flats typically form in enclosed basins where water, often from rainfall or seasonal streams, collects but cannot drain. As the water evaporates, it leaves behind dissolved salts, gradually creating a flat, white expanse. Over time, these deposits accumulate, forming a thick crust of salt and minerals.

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Salt Flats 

Something out a Sci Fi Movie. This random Cloud appeared out of nowhere. 

The sun was right through it and the tail was a rainbow. I had this ND filter on it to protect the lens. Along with the fact that this was one of the rarest features I have ever seen. 

Looking like a fireball of rainbows coming right at us. 

Image was taken in Alpine Wyoming on the drive back to Idaho.

Sky has so much beauty on offer it makes life so much fun. 
From the daytime to night. Never know what can occur.

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Rainbow Cloud 

Where Snake River meets Idaho is a very rural area. One of amazing nature and not many people. 

I really like this area for its emptiness and dark skies. We somewhat decided to make our own lights to pop the river once the Milkyway was rising. 

Came out really unique. I did not have any expectations for this image.
Art is not meant to be perfect. Its art by the imperfect nature of it all. That is what defines us as humans.

Being different was always me 

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Snake River Junction

Bald Eagle hunts with his eyes. 
Laser focus unlike any other animal. Seeing this one was odd being it was on the river. Snake River to be exact. This bald Eagle was hunting next to their nest. It was unlike any other experience I have seen. 

As the Hunt did not conclude with prey. The end result help me understand how the eco system works. They thrive off the hunt. Bald eagles are not only special from their looks but more so from their behavior. 

They are incredibly smart birds. They nest well above the rest. Not many birds are unique such as the Bald Eagle.

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Laser Eyes

The creative mind behind photography can be tricky. Traditional art is something I have a hard time getting away from. 

Like a hamster on a wheel within the same lines.
I create art because it fills my life with meaning and joy. I am one with nature and will continue to be whole within natures element. 

This idea with Portals came up in my dream. Had a dream I was sucked into a black portal which then went into colors. 

I have yet to discover this portal. But the art behind my dreams must prevail. This image is a 1/1 and will create what my mind has for my next chapter in art.

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Black Portal 1/1

I had never seen a Great Grew Owl in my entire lifetime until this morning.

This image is what came straight from camera and lens. 600mm Lens early morning hours. 

I can"t type because this image took me years to capture. My entire Photography Career I could not ever get it. I hiked hours which then turned into months and years of flights along with extremely long car drives. 

No words can describe how happy I am with this image. I"d mail a print to the entire globe if I could. I have so much love for everyone. 

We are one family!
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Great Grey Owl 0 Edit

Great Grey Owl has the largest wingspan in species.

Fearless look on her face provides a detailed look with the Majestic Great Grey Owl.

The Phantom in Flight looks like a mini Airplane much bigger than drones. 
Image taken here was from my one on one meeting with this amazing creature. 20 minutes she granted me exclusive access. 

Something I could of never imagined. 1/1 Art defines 1/1.
I got 4 images of this Great Grey in flight. The others do not showcase the wingspan like this one does. 

This could be the next National Park Logo on entry card. 

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Phantom In Flight 

Seeing visitors unaware of the Oceans power can be hard at times. 
But I for say enjoy all walks of life. I grew up in the ocean and like to educate them. Not hard to share our knowledge of the power behind waves.

When I am on the Mainland I learn so much from locals. Its very important to point out the beauty we all share for Mother Nature. 

I did educate these tourist on safer beaches a few miles away. 
Really like this image from a distance as it shows the magnitude behind the Beach Breaks here in Hawaii.

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