Reflection of the moon and pastel clouds in a calm pond, with clusters of water lily leaves floating in the lower third.

Moon in Water Lily Pond: A Serendipitous Encounter at Ed Levin County Park

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Moon in Water Lily Pond A tranquil pond at dusk, where the moon’s reflection drifts above scattered water lilies—a quiet, impressionistic moment in nature. 睡莲池中的月亮 傍晚时分，月亮的倒影漂浮在睡莲池水面上，静谧安然，如诗如画。 La luna en el estanque de nenúfares Un estanque sereno al atardecer, con la luna reflejada suavemente sobre las hojas de nenúfar—un instante poético e impresionista de la naturaleza. […]

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Self-portrait shadow resting on a round yellow flower bush under soft sunlight, evoking quiet wonder and contemplation.

The Question I Still Carry

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Listening to Wonder 倾听奇迹之声 Escuchando el asombro My shadow, head resting on the round yellow flower bush—listening. No stars. No heavens. Just the stillness of earth holding the weight of wonder. 我的影子，头靠着圆形黄色花丛，在倾听。 无星辰，无天堂， 只有大地静谧承载着满怀的惊奇。 Mi sombra, la cabeza apoyada sobre el arbusto redondo de flores amarillas—escuchando. No hay estrellas. No hay cielos. Solo la quietud

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Kiss of Gold: What Birds Teach Us About Vision, Instinct, and Intelligence

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Kiss of Gold 金色之吻 Un beso de luz sobre el agua A golden instant: when patience meets nature in motion. 金色的一瞬：当耐心遇见流动的自然。 Un instante dorado: cuando la paciencia se encuentra con la naturaleza en movimiento. In a fleeting instant, a tern’s beak gently touches the golden surface of the water, creating a rare and poetic moment

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A mother duck and ducklings and an observing egret sparks a deeper reflection on motherhood, instinct, and survival. Join this quiet moment at the pond’s edge.

At the Water’s Edge: Motherhood, Survival, and Stillness in Nature

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A family of ducks glides past a watching egret — instinct, care, and balance at the edge of still water. Coyote Hills, Fremont, CA. Canon R5 Mark II + RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM + 1.4x Photo Journal Entry • Theme: Light and Shadows • Mood: Observant, Reflective “Through Two Lenses” is an ongoing photo

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Small bird captured mid-flight with wings spread and legs dangling, leaping off a TV antenna against an evening sky with warm rim lighting — minimalist urban wildlife photo taken with Canon R5 Mark II and EF 85mm f/1.8 lens in Fremont, California. Sean Duan

Leap of Light

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Figure: Fantail (likely genus Rhipidura) in mid-flight. This small, agile bird is recognized by its widely fanned tail, which it uses to maneuver while catching insects. Captured with Canon R5 Mark II and EF 85mm f/1.8 lens. Image protected with watermark and copyright © Shutter to Light. After dinner, I grabbed my Canon R5 Mark

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