Patti Melfi

Great Egret - Heron - stalking it’s prey #greategret #greategretsofinstagram #oceancitynj #ocnjphotography #wildbirds #wildbirdsofinstagram #naturephotography #nationalgeographic #natgeoyourshot #heronsofinstagram #heron #audubonsociety #nationalaudubonsociety #nationalaudubonsocietyfieldguide (at Ocean City, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF42yQJn3vl/?igshid=4bbuedw82dhm

I like to call these “omg ewe!!” #gardenspider #ewe #ohno #ihatespiders #nicewebbing #helluvatailor @insects_of_our_world (at Purchase, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF3QHw7HhlJ/?igshid=s5x7zwkw9z47

“If you want to beach, you have to pay the pumper” #oceancitynj #oceancity #everything_ocnj #sand #beaches #njbeaches https://www.instagram.com/p/CCqtTGenY6X/?igshid=qo8qsh4hv8h7

Are you looking at me? AND, You’re interrupting my Stogie!!!! #ghostcrab #sandcrab https://www.instagram.com/p/CBMr8fcHM_X/?igshid=345ogxbnm2f9

Coastal color changes, in threes. . . First, the horizon is buried in fog - then we’re rewarded! @ocnj @oceancity_newjersey @iloveocnj @ @bestofocnj @ocnj.photography @ocnewjerseyinsider @oceancitynj_ @oceancitynjblog @ocean_city_gazette @wildlifemagazine @birdsblooms @birdsbloomsandbutterflies @birdwatchingmagazine @atlanticocean (at Ocean City, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAtKHvrnh2l/?igshid=t6kh8z9dy3by

First Mr. & Mrs. Gull - requested a snack LOUDLY. I explained gently yet firmly, that I unfortunately and sadly did not have a snack for them. No need to explain that we don’t feed them, right? Well, the wife left and went to request snacks loudly from others, but this guy decided to just give up and hang with us — we chatted, caught up on the days events and enjoyed each other’s company, until he smelled a clam. Then, I was chopped liver. #wildlife #seagull #beach (at Ocean City, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAeItcJnWdR/?igshid=1itbdztemew9t

Even the jetty needs a hair cut. 😂 #lowtide #ususallyburiedrocks #mosshair (at Ocean City, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAQNskkHEfn/?igshid=4hy25z10jw1x

You know what’s out there on that jetty? A Double Crested Cormorant and many seagulls. You know why? Cause they’re happy to see social distancing peeps back on the beach and boardwalk! And they are there to greet us. Yes, it’s a weird time, but we’ll take it! (at Ocean City, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CALIKTpnmU4/?igshid=iczw4kug13s1

Eroded dunes and keyhole peaks and a gorgeous Atlantic Ocean. (at North Street Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAI8uLCn-rP/?igshid=touojo5k31ks

Perfectly placed cloud wisps above the northern most tippy top of Ocean City Beach, where the Great Egg Harbor Bay and the Atlantic Ocean meet and today with zero conflict of interest. 🙌🏼 #greateggbarborbay #longportnj #oceancitynj #oceancity #ocnjdaily #everything_ocnj #thebestofocnj #bestofoceancitynj #ocnj #oceancity_magazine #oceancitygardens #longportbridge #atlanticocean #oceanlife #oceanphotography #oceancitynewjersey #beachlife #beach https://www.instagram.com/p/B_5huFyn3YM/?igshid=9d4achoqgmnv

The colors of this Hibiscus are reflected in the gorgeous sun's light shining upon it’s petals.

Angles, windows, edges, architecture, darkness, light, gleaming, turrets of Philadelphia City Hall. Can’t wait for the day when the entire beautiful building is polished again. @visitphilly @phillymag @nbcphiladelphia @phillymag @philadelphia_photos @phillyinquirer @cbs_philly @phillymayor @philly_visit @phillyarchitectural @6abcactionnews @modern.architect @architectanddesign @buildings_in_the_city @philadelphia_pennsylvania #philly #philadelphiacityhall @billy_penn (at Courtyard at Philadelphia City Hall) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4-GIZ7HjKX/?igshid=ivq9nmxk25kf

Abstract autumn in Exton, PA @chesco_pa @chestercountydaily @chestercountylife @nature @chestercountyday @chestercountyhistory (at Exton, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4tV6jTnXA3/?igshid=1xksifzcxylxy

Yes. It’s true. Friday afternoon begins the Weekend. Toasting YOU and your health. Cheers! #champagne #grapes #sparklingwine #france #paris #frenchwine (at Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3xYvMCnPiV/?igshid=2rbvcts0znym

So grateful that in 1912 Rabbits were moved into their own named species, no longer classified as a rodent. (I wouldn’t want to ask a rodent to pose) 😂 #cottontail #heresomespetercottontail #rabbits #cottontailrabbits #wildlife @rabbit_rescue_and_rehab @rabbit.ins.gram @ocean_citynj @iloveocnj @ocean_city_gazette @oceancityviews @newjersey_oceancity @ocean_city_gazette @ocnj.photography @oceancitynjblog @backyard_wildlife_ @bestofocnj @newjersey_oceancity (at Ocean City, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3uB-69HI0g/?igshid=1om38i0vhk87o

Transfer @natgeoyourshot Singing Screaming Sea Lions. In harmony. Sort of. Yes, they take requests. 😂 #sealions #lajolla #lajollacovebeach #california #wildlife #sealife #pacificcoast (at La Jolla Cove) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3qFUXiHuYT/?igshid=fci9q369z96k

Transfer from @natgeoyourshot 10 days away from Pablo Picasso’s birthday, is a fitting time for me to transfer this shot to Instagram. I feel it’s my homage to the artist, because when I took this picture, my first thought was his art. #picasso #eyephotography #wineglasses #stringofpearls #necklace https://www.instagram.com/p/B3p0UeTn5wT/?igshid=wn3s9a2kxl4e