SammyKay Galleries

We are officially caught up to the Facebook page! From Big Ol’ Red to woodpeckers, this gallery is a look into my everyday backyard life - in autumn of course. . 
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#minnesota #minstagram #minnesota365 #minnesotalife #minnesotalove #mnlove #mnproud #mn #mnautumn #capturemn #capturemn2 #mnartist #plants #water #wood #branch #color #nature #natureporn #naturephoto #viewbug #ig_devineshots #autumn #forest #autumnforest #harvest #fire #rainbow #leaves #mapleleaf #change #squirrel #redsquirrel #curious #apple #rotten #woodpecker #bird #cardinal (at Anoka County, Minnesota)

Catching up to what I️ have on my Facebook page, since I️ have missed quite a few days. Here are the last of the Carlos Avery pictures in the gallery. . . . #minnesota #minstagram #minnesota365 #minnesotalife #minnesotalove #mnlove #mnproud #mn #mnautumn #capturemn #capturemn2 #mnartist #plants #water #wood #branch #color #nature #natureporn #naturephoto #viewbug #ig_devineshots #autumn #forest #autumnforest #wildlifesanctuary #carlosaverywma #carlosavery #corn #maize #harvest #fire #rainbow #cascade #leaves #mapleleaf #change (at Carlos Avery State Wildlife Management Area)

Minnesota Autumn. When I think of autumn, this is what I think of. The reds, yellows, oranges, and various shades of green, not only in the trees, but the tall grass and underbrush as well. While we are still technically in the season of fall, Minnesota is passed the colorful landscape and warmer temps for the year. .
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#minnesota #minstagram #minnesota365 #minnesotalife #minnesotalove #mnlove #mnproud #mn #mnautumn #capturemn #capturemn2 #mnartist #plants #water #wood #branch #color #nature #natureporn #naturephoto #viewbug #ig_devineshots #autumn #forest #autumnforest #wildlifesanctuary #carlosaverywma #carlosavery (at Carlos Avery State Wildlife Management Area)

Painted Dirt Road. Welcome to Carlos Avery. This sanctuary has a few dirt roads to travel quietly along throughout the rather large area of untouched wildlife- over 20,000 acres in fact. I enjoy the peace and quiet it brings, with a the few rare animal sightings being a bonus. . . . #minnesota #minstagram #minnesota365 #minnesotalife #minnesotalove #mnlove #mnproud #mn #mnautumn #capturemn #capturemn2 #mnartist #plants #water #wood #branch #color #nature #natureporn #naturephoto #viewbug #ig_devineshots #autumn #forest #autumnforest #dirtroad #wildlifesanctuary #carlosaverywma #carlosavery #mndnr #naturepreserve (at Carlos Avery State Wildlife Management Area)

Mirrored Waters. I have lived here for a few years now, and I still am uncertain how deep this pond is. Some places are shallow enough to be more land than water, but other places are dark enough that I cannot see the bottom, no matter what kind of sunlight is out. We have plenty of turtles, frogs, ducks, and even a muskrat that shows up every once in a while. . . #minnesota #minstagram #minnesota365 #minnesotalife #minnesotalove #mnlove #mnproud #mn #mnautumn #capturemn #capturemn2 #mnartist #plants #pond #water #log #wood #branch #reeds #color #nature #natureporn #naturephoto #viewbug #ig_devineshots #autumn (at East Bethel, Minnesota)

Wild Fluff. This plant is so common around wetlands and yet, I don't actually know what it is. I do know it is great to photograph. . . #minnesota #minstagram #minnesota365 #minnesotalife #minnesotalove #mnlove #mnproud #mn #mnautumn #capturemn #capturemn2 #mnartist #plants #weed #fluffy #color #nature #natureporn #naturephoto #viewbug #ig_devineshots #autumn (at East Bethel, Minnesota)

Fire Maple. Anyone else think of flames when they come upon a maple with a mix of these colors? I find them beautiful. . . #minnesota #minstagram #minnesota365 #minnesotalife #minnesotalove #mnlove #mnproud #mn #mnautumn #capturemn #capturemn2 #mnartist #plants #tree #mapleleaf #mapletree #mapleleaves #fire #color #nature #natureporn #naturephoto #viewbug #ig_devineshots #autumn (at East Bethel, Minnesota)

Wood Duck. This is the paired picture to Just a Little Sip, and the wood duck in question. Truly a wonderful, natural work of art, this wood duck belongs to a family that we have watched grow all summer long in our backyard. He was very timid, one sudden move on my part he would fly to another part of the pond, only to come back in fifteen minutes or so when he felt the coast was clear again. . . #minnesota #minstagram #minnesota365 #minnesotalife #minnesotalove #mnlove #mnproud #mn #mnautumn #capturemn #capturemn2 #mnartist #plants #pond #deadwood #fallentree #circleoflife #nature #natureporn #naturephoto #viewbug #ig_devineshots #autumn #bird #duck #woodduck #animals #waterfowl (at East Bethel City)

Just a Little Sip. I was quietly crouching behind some tall reeds on the ponds edge, waiting for wildlife when a sudden large object fell into the water. I looked over to see a beautiful male wood duck lazily swimming around so I carefully took the moment to capture the array of colors before me. As he swam away from the log, I noticed a squirrel take the opportunity to scurry down and take a quick sip of water before the duck came back. I don't know why, but I found the moment amusing and unusual. . . . #minnesota #minstagram #minnesota365 #minnesotalife #minnesotalove #mnlove #mnproud #mn #mnautumn #capturemn #capturemn2 #mnartist #plants #pond #deadwood #fallentree #circleoflife #nature #natureporn #naturephoto #viewbug #ig_devineshots #autumn #squirrel #rodent (at East Bethel, Minnesota)

Dead Roots. An oddly shaped stump was left in our yard, too heavy to move, and our pond makes it difficult to move vehicles around in the area. It was a disappointment to lose the tree, but I love to see the new ways the stump serves a purpose. These mushrooms are all over the dead wood and roots. . . . #minnesota #minstagram #minnesota365 #minnesotalife #minnesotalove #mnlove #mnproud #mn #mnautumn #capturemn #capturemn2 #mnartist #plants #fungi #deadwood #mushrooms #circleoflife #nature #natureporn #naturephoto #viewbug #ig_devineshots (at East Bethel, Minnesota)

Autumn Blossoms. This is the first in the Suburban Autumn Gallery, posted to the website. Happy Halloween everyone🎃! . . #minnesota #minstagram #minnesota365 #minnesotalife #minnesotalove #mnlove #mnproud #mnautumn #capturemn #capturemn2 #mnartist #plants #color #pink #fuschia #green #flower #flowers #colors #nature #natureporn #naturephoto #viewbug #ig_devineshots (at East Bethel, Minnesota)

Autumn Buds . . . #minnesota #minstagram #minnesota365 #minnesotalife #minnesotalove #mnlove #mnproud #mnautumn #capturemn #capturemn2 #mnartist #plants #color #pink #purple #fuschia #green #shrub #flower #flowers #colors #nature #natureporn #naturephoto #viewbug #ig_devineshots (at Anoka County, Minnesota)

Morning Dew🍂 . . . #minnesota #minstagram #minnesota365 #minnesotalife #minnesotalove #mnlove #mnproud #mnautumn #capturemn #capturemn2 #mnartist #plants #color #orange #brown #yellow #green #shrub #colors #nature #natureporn #naturephoto #viewbug #ig_devineshots (at Anoka County, Minnesota)

Just in time for October 🌙. Obscured Moon. . . . #minnesota #minnesota365 #minstagram #mnproud #mnlove #mnsummer #mnautumn #minnesotalife #minnesotalove #minnesotafall #minnesotasummer #mnfall #nature #natural #thisismymn #naturephotography #inseason #october #halloween #moon #fullmoon #night #clouds #golden #goldmoon #spooky #astronomy #space #dark #black #shadows #cratorsofthemoon #sphere #astro #wearwolf #monster #viewbug #ig_devineshots

Long neck 😜. This is one of the lovely giraffes at Como Zoo from a few years ago. . . . #capturemn #capturemn2 #onlyinmn #minnesotaontap #minnesota365 #naturephotography #naturegeography #thisismymn #naturephoto #natureporn #nature #mnautumn #minnesotalove #minnesotalife #minnesotafall #minnesotaphotographer #quiet #animals #wildlifephotography #wildlife #viewbug #ig_devineshots #zoo #zooanimal #giraffe #giraffes #animals #comozoo #longneck (at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory)

Quacky Family 🦆. Up until a few months ago, I didn’t realize the male mallards molted their green feathers after mating season. Perhaps the source of our Minnesotan ‘grey duck’? . . . #capturemn #capturemn2 #onlyinmn #minnesotaontap #minnesota365 #naturephotography #naturegeography #thisismymn #duck #ducks #naturephoto #natureporn #nature #mnautumn #minnesotalove #minnesotalife #minnesotafall #minnesotaphotographer #bird #quiet #cabin #animals #wildlifephotography #wildlife #viewbug #ig_devineshots #mallards #quack #duckduckgreyduck

Repetitive Petals. . . . #minnesotasummer #minnesota365 #minnesota #flowers #purple #pink #flower #mnproud #mnlove #mnsummer #como #plants #minnesotaphotographers #photographer