HJ Wagner Photography

06/07/2026

A male pine grosbeak eating crabapples. Taken 2/18/26 in Orono, ME. Also, a reminder to please continue voting for me in the "The People's Artist" competition. Everyone's support is much appreciated. Thank you! Link is in the comments.

06/06/2026

A snow capped Mt Katahdin as viewed from the Abol Stream Bridge on the Golden Road. Taken 2/22/26 in Millinocket, ME. Also, a reminder to please continue to vote for me in the "The People's Artist" competition. Everyone's support is much appreciated. Thank you! Link is in the comments.

06/05/2026

I have made it through another round of voting! Thank you to all that have been voting for me! The support is much appreciated. The next round is for the group finalist in my group. Please continue to use your free daily vote for me and help me continue advancing. Thank you! Link in the comments.

06/04/2026

The alewife running in the Sebasticook River on their way to Sebasticook Lake. Taken 6/3/26 in Newport, ME. Also, a reminder to please continue to vote for me in the "The People's Artist" competition. Everyone's support is much appreciated. Thank you! Link in the comments.

06/02/2026

The rest of my marsh marigold images from 5/6/26 taken in Dover-Foxcroft, ME. Also, A reminder to please continue to vote for me in the "The People's Artist" competition. Thank you everyone for your support, it is much appreciated. Link is in the comments.

06/01/2026

A house wren singing his song at the Viles Arboretum. Taken 5/30/26 in Augusta, ME. Also, a reminder to please continue to vote for me in the "The People's Artist" competition. Everyone's support is much appreciated! Thank you! Link in the comments.

05/29/2026

I have made it through another round of voting! Thank you to all that have been voting for me! The support is much appreciated. The next round is for the top 5 in my group. Please continue to use your free daily vote for me and help me continue advancing. Thank you!

05/26/2026

A male belted kingfisher overlooking Sandy Stream Pond. Taken 9/15/25 in Millinocket, ME. Also, a reminder to please vote for me daily in the "The People's Artist" competition. Everyone's support is much appreciated. Thank you! Link in the comments.

05/25/2026

A bald eagle pair sitting in a white pine overlooking the scenery. Taken 2/22/26 in Millinocket, ME. Also, a reminder to please continue voting for me in the "The People's Artist" competition. Everyone's support is much appreciated. Thank you! Link is in the comments.

05/24/2026

Thank you so much Maine Woodland Walks for the kind words about my image! Also a reminder to please vote for me in the “The People’s Artist” contest. Everyone’s support is much appreciated. Link is in the comments. Thank you!

This week’s Nature Photo of the Week comes courtesy of Henry Wagner, who captured this incredible moment with a Pileated Woodpecker against a snowy backdrop. The contrast of the deep black feathers, vivid red crest, and soft winter tones makes this feel almost like a painting. ❄️🐦

There’s something about wildlife photos like this that reminds us how much beauty is quietly happening around us every single day… if we slow down enough to notice it.

What’s your favorite bird to spot out in nature? 👀🌲