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Black-necked stilt chasing heron in Fremont

David vs. Goliath on Alameda Creek: How Small Birds Stand Up to Giants

A Surprising Encounter at Sunset 夕阳下的惊喜邂逅|Un Encuentro Sorprendente al Atardecer This evening, just before sunset along Alameda Creek in Fremont, I witnessed a stunning moment: a stilt chases a heron in a bold territorial move, while a snowy egret quietly observed nearby. Armed with my Canon R5 Mark II and a 100-400mm lens, what began […]

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A peaceful moment in nature: several birds rest calmly on a cow’s face, symbolizing unlikely coexistence. This quiet scene inspired a reflection on how peace, though not always instinctual, is possible and mutually beneficial when chosen.

Lessons from the Cow: What a Quiet Moment in Nature Taught Me About Peace

Summary: This reflection explores a quiet moment of coexistence between birds and a cow, offering insights about peace, mutual benefit, and what nature teaches us about humanity. 简要摘要: 这篇反思记录了鸟儿与牛安静共处的瞬间,带来关于和平、互惠及大自然对人类启示的思考。 Resumen breve: Esta reflexión explora un momento tranquilo de coexistencia entre aves y una vaca, ofreciendo perspectivas sobre la paz, el beneficio mutuo y lo que

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A peaceful moment in nature: several birds rest calmly on a cow’s face, symbolizing unlikely coexistence. This quiet scene inspired a reflection on how peace, though not always instinctual, is possible and mutually beneficial when chosen.

Unexpected Companions – Birds on a Cow at Dry Creek Park

Unexpected Companions – Birds on a Cow at Dry Creek Park 意外的同伴:干溪公园牛与鸟的共处时刻 Compañeros Inesperados – Pájaros sobre una vaca en el parque Dry Creek Two black birds perch calmly on the face of a brown-and-white cow in Dry Creek Park, Union City, California — a quiet moment of mutual tolerance in the midday sun. 两只黑鸟安静地栖息在加州联合市干溪公园一头棕白色奶牛的脸上

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Graceful Catch: Forster’s Tern in Flight at Coyote Hills

Graceful Catch: Forster’s Tern in Flight at Coyote Hills

Graceful Catch: Forster’s Tern in Flight at Coyote Hills 优雅捕食:福氏燕鸥在科约特山飞翔 Captura elegante: Charrán de Forster en vuelo en Coyote Hills Caption / 说明 / Leyenda: A Forster’s Tern skillfully glides over the wetlands of Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont, CA, clutching its fresh catch. The bird’s elegant wings and focused gaze highlight the beauty

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Flock of birds flying above a cow at Dry Creek Park

Fly Above in Unison – A Moment of Serendipity at Dry Creek Park

Fly Above in Unison – A Moment of Serendipity at Dry Creek Park 同步高飞:干溪公园的偶遇时刻 Volar en Unísono: un instante de fortuna en Dry Creek Park A flock of birds soars in near-perfect unison above a solitary cow, set against the golden hillside of Dry Creek Park, Union City, California. Amidst a synchronized flight of black

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Bumblebee Midair with Pollen – A Golden Moment of Nature’s Labor

Dances Upon the Flower – A Golden Moment of Nature’s Labor

Dances Upon the Flower – A Golden Moment of Nature’s Labor 蜜蜂花上起舞: 大自然金黄的劳动时刻 Danza sobre la flor: un momento dorado del trabajo natural A bumblebee hovers with swollen pollen baskets near a blooming bird’s-foot trefoil flower — capturing a perfect pause in pollination. 毛茸茸的蜜蜂在金雀花上空悬停,腿上的花粉篮饱满鼓胀, 定格在授粉的精确时刻。 Un abejorro flota con las patas cargadas de polen frente

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Where Roof Meets Sky: Discover the serene beauty where roof meets sky, featuring vibrant bougainvillea and soft clouds in a harmonious neighborhood scene. Vibrant magenta bougainvillea framed against a house roof with soft clouds nestled in the sky, showing harmony between architecture and nature.

Where Roof Meets Sky: The Story Behind the Shot

Where Roof Meets Sky: The Story Behind the Shot 屋顶与天空相遇:照片背后的故事 Donde el Techo Encuentra el Cielo: La Historia Detrás de la Foto Even an ordinary walk can offer an extraordinary moment — where geometry and nature share a fleeting harmony. 平凡散步中的不平凡时刻,几何与自然的短暂和谐交汇。 Un paseo cotidiano puede ofrecer un instante extraordinario — donde la geometría y la

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Wild turkey vulture spreading its wings wide in a victory pose at the lakeshore of Ed Levin County Park, symbolizing strength and grace.

Winged Victory of Wild Turkey Vulture: A sculpture in motion, seen through feathers and fate.

Winged Victory of Wild Turkey Vulture A sculpture in motion, seen through feathers and fate. 野生红头美洲鹫的胜利女神 一尊雕像,在羽翼与命运之间展翅。 Victoria Alada del Buitre Americano Una escultura viva, entre plumas y destino. This wild turkey vulture at Ed Levin County Park gave me one of the most surprising and symbolic images I’ve captured recently, echoing the themes I

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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

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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