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  • A cormorant flying downward, wings wide-spread, to join a fellow cormorant already perched upon a fallen tree limb at the edge of a pond. Their shadows reflect a mirror-image below in the water.
    “Mind if I drop in?”
  • Watercolor painting of three otters standing on rocks in the ocean, looking straight up towards you.
    3 Otters
  • A foggy scene with dense evergreens fading lightly into the background. Power lines criss-cross the image and fade into the fog. At the center a telephone pole rises adorned by a large osprey nest. The osprey hovers above the nest with its wings up and feet out as it prepares to land.
    A Foggy Morning Downeast
  • Two baby elephants gently touching their trunks in a tender moment, surrounded by soft natural light.
    A Gentle Bond
  • A black and white photograph of vast desert dunes with a small figure in repose in the bottom-right corner.
    Abu Dhabi (2013)
  • A large elm tree in black and white, growing right between an older brick apartment building and a contemporary concrete building.
    American Elm, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 2023
  • An Anna's Hummingbird perched on a branch, shaking itself off after pruning. The hummingbird is mostly beige with a bright pink face.
    Anna’s Hummingbird
  • A tawny colored field on a slant, with a row of differing shades of blue-green trees. A light band of clouds in the sky slant the opposite way.
    August Field, Mount Desert Island
  • A brightly colored drawing of a tree, boats, and a pond with fall foliage in the background.
    Autumn at Jamaica Pond
  • Golden, orange and red fall foliage on tall trees along a walking path and a pond.
    Autumn at Spy Pond
  • Vibrant autumn foliage in shades of red, orange, and yellow reflected on the calm waters of a lake.
    Autumn Mosaic
  • A black and white linocut of a bear walking through a forest, under a crescent moon and stars.
    Black Bear
  • A Shiba Inu lying down on its belly in snowy Central Park.
    Boba at Central Park
  • The Boston skyline, as seen from across the Charles River, just after sunset. The sky is a deep blue and the buildings are illuminated in orange sunlight.
    Bridge to beauty
  • A sandy beach scattered with numerous seashells. The foreground is filled with various shells partially embedded in the soft sand, creating a textured appearance. In the distance, tufts of tall beach grass sway gently against a clear blue sky, adding natural simplicity to the scene. The focus is sharp on the details in the sand and shells, softly blurring the background.
    Cape Shells
  • A painting of a mountain and river landscape. In the center of the image, people wade through waist-high water, carrying bags and children on their shoulders. On land, uniformed officers on horseback try to apprehend the people navigating the river.
    Corner Here and There: Reflections of Resilience and Transience
  • A green, clay crocodile partially submerged on the banks of a swamp, lit by the ebbing sunset in the background.
    Crocodillio’s grand day out
  • A serene dawn with a colorful sky reflecting on the calm water. A blue canoe is docked at the shore with lush greenery. In the background, a line of palm trees silhouette against the sunrise.
    Dawn breaks over the serene Kochi backwaters
  • Wooden boardwalk to the beach under a dim pink sky. Waves are crashing in the distance.
    Dawn Patrol
  • Photo series depicting view of underground water-filled cavern. First photo : plants surround opening to water-filled cavern below. Second/third photos : observer-level view from inside cavern
    Descending into darkness
  • Snow-capped mountains in the distance, beyond some small pine trees. The morning sun illuminates the tops of the mountains.
    Early Sunrise, Haines Junction, AK
  • A forest landscape shown in neon colors. The trees are bright yellow, in front of layers of purple mountains.
    Facing Fall
  • A firefighter throws a wooden pallet into a large bonfire at night, with bright orange flames and flying sparks illuminating the scene against the dark background. Additional pallets are visible nearby on the ground.
    Firefighter Builds Bonfire
  • An autumn landscape with a misty field in the foreground and a line of colorful trees in the background. The trees display vibrant fall foliage in hues of orange, yellow, and red. A light mist covers the field. A simple wire fence runs through the scene, partially visible amidst dry wildflowers and grasses. The sky is a soft blue.
    Foggy Autumn
  • Three orange newts gathered underneath a mushroom on the forest floor.
    Forest Floor-Harvard Forest
  • A tranquil river lined with lush green trees on a sunny day, as seen through the window of an old boathouse.
    Framing the North River
  • A frozen bubble with delicate crystalline patterns sits in soft snow surrounded by winter blooms, bathed in the golden light.
    Frozen in Winter’s Warmth
  • Painting of a wooden ship at sea. Its sails are yellow in fading sunlight. A red and yellow flag flies at the ship's stern.
    Galeón Andalucía
  • A large viaduct with mountains in the background, under an overcast sky.
    Glenfinnan Viaduct November 2023
  • A rope swing hangs from a tree canopy in front of a bright yellow and orange sunset.
    Golden Hour
  • This is a photograph from a drone that shows a peninsula on a lake with trees. By the waters edge there is a vibrant greenish blue color due to the high levels of calcium carbonate in the water.
    Green Lakes State Park, New York
  • Soft brushstrokes and a harmonious color palette of blues, greens, and earth tones create a rocky landscape with several trees, their branches reaching outward. Sunlight casts shadows on the large, angular rocks in the foreground. The trees, with sparse foliage, frame a distant view of water or sky, blending natural elements. Signed "QUAY" in the lower right corner.
    Hanging On
  • A neatly manicured garden pathway of green grass, surrounded by a stone wall on the left and tall sculpted hedges on the right. In the distance, there is a grassy field and a bright blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds.
    Hedge
  • A hollow in a tree trunk, revealing a collection of small, red and green fruits nestled inside. The tree bark is textured and gnarled, with mossy patches adding a rough and natural appearance. The interior of the hollow is dark, creating a contrast with the vibrant colors of the fruits.
    Hidden Treasure
  • A mausoleum, half underground, with two doors, shown in black and white. On each white door, there is a cross.
    Just Passing Through
  • A landscape view overlooking large, green mountains and a winding river in the distance. The background is a floral printed green fabric.
    Ladies View
  • Mountains in shades of green with a lake in shades of blue, against a clear sky with sun and birds.
    Lake and Mountains 6
  • A intricate black and white drawing shows a mystical landscape with strange vertical stones in the center.
    Little Bear: Abuelo has a Diné name
  • A solitary covered train caboose, covered in blue and white graffiti. It sits on a train track during a vibrant sunset.
    Loose Caboose (Santa Fe, New Mexico)
  • Magnolia blossoms photographed at night, surrounded by rough twigs and branches. The photo has a silvery quality that reflects the glow from the streetlights.
    Magnolia Bronzed
  • A painting of rolling gold and brown hills against a pale blue sky.
    Mahogany
  • An aerial view of a straight road cutting vertically through a vibrant red desert landscape. On either side, the land is covered with scattered bushes and vegetation, contrasting with the rich, reddish-orange sands. A single white vehicle is parked on the right side of the road in the middle of the image.
    Martian Odyssey: The Red Sands of Western Australia
  • Looking down on a winding road surrounded by trees. Smoke obscures mountains and hills in the background.
    Mountain Highway
  • Two arms reaching in opposite directions, parallel to each other. Against a dark background, each arm is a cutaway showing rock formations. Each hand is holding a dandelion and reaching towards a butterfly or moth.
    Pathways above Clouds
  • A lush field filled with blooming orange and yellow flowers under a clear blue sky.
    Poppy Hillside – California
  • Fishing houses, painted red, white, and yellow, on the edge of the water at the base of a cliff. Two boats are floating in the water on the right.
    Quidi Vidi, NFLD
  • The view through a window with a grid of panes shows a landscape of trees with autumn foliage.
    Rebecca Nurse Homestead
  • A concave, hexagonal piece of wood, with a painted nature scene inside. In the painted section, a river flows through a forest with tall trees and a black bear in the background. The river extends outside of the hexagon, as a shell is painted to depict a fish swimming upstream. The whole piece rests on a wooden surface.
    Salmon Run
  • An impressionist painting of sand dunes covered in green sea grass. A dune shack sits atop the dune against a gray and orange sky.
    Scots on the Dunes
  • Watercolor sketch of a church amongst green and brown hills. The church is adorned with red roofs, a colorful stained glass window in the center, and a cross at the top.
    Sketch of Agios Georgios Tou Pigadiou (St. George of the Well), Kastellorizo (Megisti), Greece
  • An outdoor stone staircase leading up to a standalone doorway surrounded by greenery. As it is early fall, some of the leaves are turning red and yellow.
    Stairway to Somewhere
  • Seascape with a long wooden pier stretching into calm, foggy waters under a pastel hued sky.
    Stillness
  • A calm lake framed by two wooden boathouses, with vibrant autumn trees reflecting on the water and steep, forested cliffs in the background.
    Stillness in a World of Chaos
  • Volcanic rocks by the coast at sunset. The rough ocean water is contrasted with the still water in tidal pools within the rocks.
    Sunset on Sao Miguel Island
  • A watercolor painting showing a pastel sunset over a grassy hill with a walking path and bare trees.
    Sunset, Danehy Park
  • A sailboat with detailed sails and a simple hull, drawn in black ink, gliding over stylized waves. The waves are filled with intricate patterns in shades of blue, green, and white, suggesting a mosaic-like texture. The background is mostly blank, highlighting the boat and the patterned section as the main focus. The piece is bordered by a black frame, adding contrast to the scene.
    Surfs Up!
  • An adult tan-colored pit bull leaping over seaweed on the beach.
    Sydney Splash
  • Several small rowboats docked alongside a wooden pier. The boats, depicted in shades of white and light blue, have empty interiors with visible benches. Some have oars and life jackets inside. The water is painted in a mix of teal and green hues, reflecting sunlight. Shadows from the boats and dock add depth to the composition.
    The Boats
  • A large tree with many leaves against a firy sunset sky. The tree's leaves form a gradient from top to bottom, going from red at the top, to orange, yellow, and green at the bottom. A red haired woman and a black haired man embrace on the grass beneath the tree.
    The Fall
  • A group of magical bunnies casts spells to create different moon phases. The moon features swirling blue and yellow hues, along with a variety of fantastical elements. At the center, an ornate carriage with wheels made of intricate patterns, pulled by two horses, carries a classroom of bunnies who are being taught "Moon Phase Management." To the right, a vertical list identifies different ranks or roles among the bunnies, such as "Delivery Guy & Assistant," "Chef & Assistant," "Apprentice," "Enchanted Guard," "Magic Instructor," "Mage," and "Magic Grandmaster Peanut Bunny." Each role has a corresponding level, ranging from 0 up to 999.
    The formation of moon phase
  • The porch of the Erechtheion, an ancient Greek temple in the Acropolis of Athens. It is supported by six draped female figures, acting as columns. Behind the temple, a cityscape of Athens is visible, framed by distant hills. Rays of sunlight break through the cloudy sky.
    The Korai
  • Yellow and black print of a jagged tree with a mountain peak in the distance. The moon is radiating lines throughout the sky.
    The Night Sky
  • Astrophoto of the Pleiades star cluster, featuring bright blue stars surrounded by faint blue nebulosity and space dust.
    The Pleiades (Seven Sisters)
  • The northern lights in vibrant shades of pink, red, and green above trees on a dark beach.
    The Singing Lights
  • Three snowmen, each wearing winter hats and scarves, in front of a backdrop of the night sky with stars and a crescent moon.
    The Snowman Family
  • A view of the valley and river in Yosemite National Park. There are mountains on either side.
    Through Janae’s Eyes
  • A tiger looking up at the sun, moon, and stars.
    Tiger day to night transition
  • Two koi fish swim above flat rocks, among lilypads. The koi are opposite each other in the water, and have opposite colors: one is white with orange spots, and the other is orange with white spots, in the same pattern.
    Twins
  • The Milky Way galaxy in a starry, blue-green night sky over the ocean and an arched rock formation.
    Under an Arched Rock
  • A forest canopy with sunlight filtering through, illuminating pale yellow leaves, viewed from underneath the tree's boughs.
    Under the Moosewood Tree
  • Dark clouds over a beach sandbar during sunrise.
    Untitled
  • A watercolor artwork featuring woodland creatures having a picnic. In the foreground stands a sign with a note tacked on that says "this way to tea!". The checkered picnic blanket features tea and treats and is surrounded by a white mouse in a pink tutu holding a cup of tea, a round hedgehog with a green pointed hat eating a strawberry, and a brown shrew in a bonnet and blue dress carrying a pie. A grassy mound with a round wooden door sits in the background, and all around the creatures are tall blades of grass, flowers, and mushrooms.
    Untitled
  • Sepia tinted shot of a water tank at dawn. The silhouette of cacti and other trees surround the water tank. A small crescent moon is seen to the right of the tank.
    Untitled
  • Digital artwork of a serene landscape featuring a river winding through green fields, dotted with trees, under a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds. Mountains loom in the background, and lush greenery fills the foreground.
    Valencia
  • A powerful waterfall cascading over granite rocks, surrounded by mist and greenery. A vibrant rainbow arches across the bottom of the frame, created by sunlight passing through the mist.
    Vernal Falls
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