Awes & Paws

04/22/2024

Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌱🦋🌻🐝🐬💧
Today and every day, let's all do our part!

This year’s theme is ‘Planet vs Plastics’, intending to draw attention to the threat posed by plastic pollution amid calls to stamp it out in the interests of sustainability

04/05/2024

A massive citizen science project will study how the animal kingdom reacts to April 8's total solar eclipse. Here's how and where to partake.

04/05/2024

Enter your zip code to see how the eclipse will look from where you are - pretty cool! 😎

On April 8th, the Moon will completely cover the Sun, marking the last total solar eclipse visible in the contiguous United States until 2044. Consult the interactive to know what you will see and the time of the phenomenon.

03/24/2024

Don't miss the total solar eclipse, April 8, 2024! Whether in person - or live streamed - it's an event you don't want to miss!

03/09/2024

Watch the amazing metamorphosis of the majestic monarch butterfly.🦋

02/08/2024

✨ Countdown to the Eclipse: Just Two Months Away! ✨

On April 8, 2024, we're in for an awe-inspiring spectacle as day turns into night and the sun’s corona beautifully encircles the moon. This total solar eclipse is more than an astronomical event; it’s a chance to experience the profound beauty of the universe in a moment of pure AWE.

Spanning from Mexico to Canada, the path of totality will cross the United States from Texas to Maine, offering a totality duration of up to 4 minutes and 27 seconds – almost double that of the 2017 Great American Eclipse.

Believe me when I say, it is worth every effort to witness this unforgettable experience firsthand.

I’m hoping to be in Texas to capture 4 minutes and 26 seconds of this breathtaking event. Where will you be? Let us know in the comments.

Stay tuned for tips on viewing, photographing, and traveling for the eclipse, and be sure to LIKE and FOLLOW for updates.



Photo by Pam Miller, 2017 Great American Eclipse, Andrews, NC, US

Photographer

04/22/2023

Happy Earth Day! It's the perfect time to celebrate our beautiful planet and the incredible nature that surrounds us. We encourage you to take a moment to appreciate the wonders of nature and consider how you can make a positive impact on the planet. Whether it's reducing your carbon footprint, volunteering in your community, or simply spending time in nature, every little bit helps. Let's all do our part to protect the Earth and all its inhabitants.
🌎 ♻ 🐾

04/15/2023

04/11/2023

Golden sunrise glows,
Orange sky reflects on calm waters,
Prairie's peaceful grace.

04/08/2023

Exactly one year from today, on April 8, 2024, the United States will experience a total solar eclipse. The path of totality will cross over several states including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, with some areas experiencing over four minutes of totality.
During the eclipse, the sky will turn dark, the temperature will drop, and the sun's corona will appear against the darkness. It's a surreal and awe-inspiring experience that will take your breath away.
I was fortunate to capture this photograph in the path of totality from Andrews, NC during the 2017 Great American Eclipse. Witnessing a total eclipse leaves you with a sense of awe, wonder, and amazement that is hard to describe.
This rare spectacle is something you don't want to miss, so start planning now! Be sure you mark your calendar, plan ahead, and prepare to be AWED!

Photographer

03/31/2023

From Oregon to Texas, clear skies are likely for the first annular solar eclipse in the U.S. since 2012. Here are the best scenic spots for catching a spectacular view.

05/17/2022

Super Flower Blood Moon ~ Lunar Eclipse
https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/16/world/total-lunar-eclipse-images-may-2022-scn/index.html?fbclid=IwAR2hPq8QTMa-9cuLkGnsLc-CQB8LXGVI6rQjXw212cNMjAPQcQ2dJUos_0o