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PacNorthImages.mypixieset.com 2025/2026 Oregon Blue Book Cover 📷 Astro/Landscape/Macro/Wildlife All taken by me. No AI 🤖. Striving to give a taste of the amazing beauty that surrounds us in nature!
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Winding down the workweek like these little workers! Leaf cutter ants 🍃 🐜 are almost everywhere in Costa Rica if you take a moment to look. #WildlifePhotography #LeafCutterAnts #MacroPhotography #RainforestWildlife #NatGeoWild #FridayVibes #NatureLovers #InsectPhotography #Bugsky

Squirrel monkeys are a truly beautiful site if you’ve never seen them before. When the sun hits their back, their reddish orange coat really stands out! #WildlifePhotography #SquirrelMonkey #PrimatePhotography #RainforestWildlife #NatGeoWild #ThrowbackThursday #NatureLovers #AnimalPlanet

Forest Anole on Rainmaker Mountain in Costa Rica. This little guy thought the sudden downpour would be the perfect time for a snack! #ReptilePhotography #LizardLife #RainforestWildlife #OurPlanetDaily #NatureCloseUp #PhotographyLovers #Biodiversity #Herpetology #ExploreTheWorld

BONUS POST! ⭐️ This was my closest shot of the squirrel monkeys 🐒 Of the three types of monkeys, these were the most laid back and curious. #monkeys #primates #PrimateParadise #CostaRica #WildlifePhotography #PacNorthImages #Photography

#Moss #Mossy #ForestFloor #NaturePhotography #MacroPhotography #GreenVibes #Botany #WildBeauty #EcoFriendly #NatureLover #CloseUpNature #MossLover #TuesdayVibes #GreenTuesday #TerrariumTuesday #TinyWorldTuesday #TextureTuesday #TuesdayNature #MossyTuesday #FungiAndMoss #MossAndLichen #FungalKingdom

#moss #MossMonday #forestfloor #nature #naturephotography #MossyMonday #mossforest #greenery #woodland #mosslover #macro #macrophotography #mosslife #mosscovered #forestvibes #naturelovers #hiking #exploremore #wildernessculture #photography #naturalbeauty #ecology #botany #plantlife #mossytrees

Spore capsules (sporophytes) growing from moss on a fallen tree. #SundayVibes #NaturePhotography #Moss #ForestFloor #SporeSunday #MacroPhotography #ExploreNature #WeekendWander #IntoTheWoods #SundaySpores #PeacefulPlaces #GreenNature #MoreMoss

Delicate yet resilient! These white mushrooms stand out against the forest floor, thriving on the fallen wood. A fascinating glimpse into the world of fungi! 🍄🌿 #Mushrooms #FungiFriday #NatureBeauty #ForestFinds #WildMushrooms #MacroPhotography #Mycology #FungiLovers #FungiFriends

Nestled in the heart of Costa Rica's lush landscapes, the soap bush plant is known for its natural cleansing properties. #SoapBush #CostaRica #EcoFriendly #NatureLovers #PlantBased #UniqueFlora #FloraFinds #NaturePhotography

Good Morning 🌅 #CostaRica #MorningGlory #DewDrops #SunnyDays #NaturePhotography #FlowersofInstagram #FlowersofBlueSky #BlueSky #GoodMorning

A slug slugging away at #OlympicNationalPark Slugs are a fascinating and essential part of Olympic National Park’s ecosystem, contributing to its biodiversity and nutrient cycle. #NationalParks #Slugs #SlugLife #Photography

Two spike bull elk testing their strength. This was incredible to witness. Have you ever seen elk sparring in the wild? #Elk #RooseveltElk #WildlifePhotography #NatureLover #OregonWildlife #PNWAnimals #ExploreOregon #Photography #PNW

The Roosevelt elk—the largest of North America’s elk species. These impressive animals can weigh up to 1,100 pounds. Have you ever seen an elk in the wild? Share your experience! #OregonWildlife #RooseveltElk #SouthernOregon #WildlifePhotography #Elk

🌟 Hey stargazers! If you're along the southern Oregon coast, don't forget to look up! Venus has been dazzling, shining brilliantly in the evening sky. 🌌✨ Capture this celestial beauty and share your views with us! 📷🔭 #Venus #OregonCoast #NightSky #Stargazing #CelestialWonder #Astrophotography

🌟 The Milky Way stretches over the Oregon coast - the waves beneath a sky full of stars. A quiet moment where land, ocean, and universe meet. #MilkyWay #StarrySky #Nightscape #Astrophotography #CoastalDreaming #NaturePhotography #DarkSkyAdventures #BeachVibes #CosmicWonder

🌌 The Milky Way paints the sky as the waves sweep the rugged shoreline. A moment of cosmic serenity where the universe feels within reach. 📍 Otter Point, OR #StarryNight #MilkyWay #NightPhotography #CoastalViews #AstroLandscape #OceanDreaming #NatureLovers #DarkSkyPark #CosmicEscape #EarthFocus

Setting sail from Costa Rica and into a new month as well as a new series of photos. I miss it there already. Tell the animals I say hello! #CostaRica #Sailing #Ships #Exploration #BlueSky #SailingAdventure #TropicalParadise #TravelPhotography #Seascape #SailboatViews #OceanWaves

The clouds made the scene, literally. This was actually an amazingly nice day, but the lighting is just 👌 #ocean #BreakingWaves #Beach #Jungle #CostaRica #WeatherAttitude

Drawing a close to our Costa Rica series, we have a shot of Manuel Antonio Beach. Sweeping views, soft sand, and jungle vibes. 😎 #BeachVibes #CostaRica #BeachLife #Sand #Ocean #Travel

Just hanging out with some very focused leaf lovers! 🌿🐒 Howler monkeys know how to snack in style. check out these leaf-munching pros in action! Others at PacNorthImages.mypixieset.com #HowlerMonkeys #NatureLovers #WildlifePhotography #Photography #TravelAbroad #CostaRica #Monkeys

🌴 This Costa Rican iguana knows how to soak up the tropical vibes while blending perfectly into the scenery. Doesn’t matter how many of these you see, you have to stop and admire them! 🦎 #CostaRicaWildlife #Iguana #TropicalVibes #WildCostaRica #NatureLovers #PureVida #WildlifePhotography #Lizards

🌿🌴 Move over sloths, there’s a new star in Costa Rica—WATER BUFFALO! 🐃 Next time you’re exploring the countryside, keep an eye out for these iconic, slow-and-steady heroes of the land. 🐃🌴 #PuraVida #CostaRicaWildlife #FarmToTable #CostaRica #WaterBuffalo #SustainableAgriculture #Photography

Meet the motmot, a vibrant gem of the tropics with its signature racket-shaped tail. Here, one is catching some zzz. 🪶 #Motmot #BirdPhotography #RainforestWildlife #NatureLovers #PacNorthImages #PuraVida #CostaRica #NightLife #Birds

This reminds me of one of those toys you flip inside out and wait for it to POP up into the air! #macro #CostaRica #photo #fungilover #MacroPhotography #photography #pacnorthimages #fungifriends #fungiphotography

The bare-throated tiger heron is a stealthy hunter of Central America’s wetlands, known for its striking plumage and patience. 🐦🌊 Discover more incredible wildlife at PacNorthImages.mypixieset.com. #BareThroatedTigerHeron #BirdPhotography #WetlandWildlife #NatureLovers #PacNorthImages #Birds

The yellow-headed caracara is a clever scavenger, often spotted in open fields and near water. This one was watching over a herd of water buffalo taking their mud baths. PacNorthImages.mypixieset.com. #photography #BirdPhotography #CostaRica #WildlifeWatch #NatureLovers #PacNorthImages #Birds

The double-toothed kite was the first bird of prey we spotted. 🐦🌴 I really like its subtle colors and feather design. I checked, and didn’t see any teeth though… 🦷🤔 PacNorthImages.mypixieset.com. #DoubleToothedKite #BirdPhotography #RainforestWildlife #NatureLovers #CostaRica #Photography

On #FrogFriday, how about some love for our #FutureFrogs heart 🐸 💙 Captured in Costa Rica, these little guys eventually drip off the leaves down to the creeks below. #CostaRica #Photography #Amphibians #NatureLovers

Somebody say #FrogFriday ?!?

The broad-winged hawk is a migratory marvel, traveling thousands of miles each year. We spotted this one on one of the last days. 🦅✨ More shots @ PacNorthImages.mypixieset.com. #BroadWingedHawk #BirdPhotography #CostaRica #RaptorLife #NatureLovers #PacNorthImages #WildlifePhotography

Meet the fiery-billed aracari, a tropical wonder with dazzling colors and a beak as bold as its personality! They made great neighbors for a few weeks! 😎 Explore more at PacNorthImages.mypixieset.com. #WildlifePhotography #TropicalBirds #BirdLovers #NaturePhotography #Aracari #NatGeo

Meet the helmeted iguana! 🦎 A true master of disguise in the jungle canopy. 🌿✨ Something about its 👀 gets me coming back to this shot again and again. #WildlifePhotography #ReptilesOfBlueSky #Rainforest #CostaRica #NatureLovers #NatureWalk #Biodiversity #Iguana #TravelPhotography #PuraVida

Smart, social, and full of personality—the white-faced capuchin is a rainforest icon! 🐒 Swinging through the trees of Costa Rica, these curious primates are known for their intelligence and mischief. 🌿🌞 #WildlifePhotography #CostaRica #CapuchinMonkey #Rainforest #NatureLovers #Biodiversity

Teaser 😎 #Astrophotography #photography #OregonCoast

Basilisk - the one that walks on water! Well… runs across the surface, but it’s pretty awesome to see! We ended up seeing quite a few of these creatures. #WildlifePhotography #ReptilesOfInstagram #IguanaLife #LizardLovers #CostaRicaWildlife #NaturePhotography #photography #PuraVida #CostaRica

The black spiny-tailed iguana. 🦎 Native to Central America, it’s a perfect blend of speed and beauty. Both spotted enjoying their rocky thrones. 🌞🌴 #WildlifePhotography #CostaRica #Iguana #NatureLovers #ReptilesOfInstagram #PuraVida #sun #NaturalHabitat Visit: PacNorthImages.mypixieset.com

Curiosity, survival, or just snack time? 🦀🍂 This hermit crab seemed absolutely captivated by its unexpected find on the sand. Nature’s beauty lies in its quiet mysteries. What do you think is happening here? #WildlifePhotography #HermitCrab #BeachLife #TinyAdventures #CloseUpNature #OceanStories

Meet the squirrel monkey: a tiny acrobat of the Costa Rican rainforest! 🐒🌿 With its bright coat and playful energy, it lives in lively troops, leaping through the canopy. A true gem of the tropics! 🌎✨ #Wildlife #ExploreCostaRica #AnimalsOfInstagram #RainforestLife #TravelPhotography #NatureLovers