TARA SMITHSON -Wildlife & Nature 📸

So many people, so much transport yet we are more isolated than ever. An observer of the world around you.

Your words are a balm to the soul. 🙏😊💖

The one who has weathered many storms is usually the most authentic.

Fantastic shot, Audrey!

A high-action shot against a stark white sky shows three Noisy Miners aggressively mobbing two larger Australian Ravens. One raven is perched on a silver rooftop TV antenna while the other is in mid-flight, wings spread wide, as the smaller birds dive and bank around them in a territorial dispute.

Time to head back into the trees for the night. 🌳🌙 Goodnight world. 😴🌍

#birds #birdphotography #birding #nature #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #photography #Canon #Australia

A crisp, close-up photograph of a New Holland Honeyeater perched amongst vibrant green foliage and pale yellow flowers. The bird is striking, with a mostly black-and-white streaked body, a solid black head, and a distinctive white patch near its eye. Its long, slender, slightly curved beak is pointed toward the right. The most dramatic features are the bright yellow flashes on its wings and along the sides of its long, dark tail. The bird is gripping a thin, reddish-brown stem with its dark, spindly feet. Surrounding it are long, lance-shaped green leaves and clusters of small, star-shaped yellow blossoms, creating a lush, natural backdrop.

When your outfit is 90% monochrome but you're a sucker for a pop of yellow. New Holland honeyeater. 💛

#birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #Canon #Australia

An image of a Black-shouldered Kite captured from below as it soars through a clear, vibrant blue sky. The bird's wings are fully extended, showcasing its brilliant white underparts and the distinctive solid black patches at the "shoulders" (the leading edge of the outer wing). Its feathers are highly detailed, catching the bright sunlight. The kite’s head is slightly turned downward, revealing its sharp, hooked beak and a glimpse of its dark, focused eye. The composition is clean and minimalist, emphasizing the bird's graceful flight against the expansive, cloudless background.

Black-shouldered kite hunting mice in the coastal hedges.
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#birds #birdphotography #birding #birdwatching #BirdOfTheDay #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography

It's been just over a year since Trump has been in office and I've never seen an American President dismantle the US in my lifetime so fast. What a horrible, horrible legacy Donald Trump will leave. His "foreign policy" is absolutely barking mad.

That sounds like a disaster waiting to happen.

The entire world has been running from the US since tariffs. Now with the Iran war, it's a four minute mile sprint.

6 US service members dead. Just in 3 days. Horrendous.

What do they mean "scenario"? Controlling the oil flow is Iran's leverage and payback.

Wall Street will be interesting on Monday.

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It's what US politicians did 100 years ago with tariffs: getting paid off to lower them for specific companies. This is why Trump loves tariffs so much; historically, they were rife with corruption.

Oooooh most of these will never see the light of day. But Trump will be out of office with his billions and he won't care whether these deals come off or not. It's a smoke and mirrors show.

Why does he need his face on it? It doesn't make any sense.

Insane 👏👏👏👏✌️

You should hold a press conference with Newsom, Pritzker etc together to say enough is enough. Together is more powerful than one.

JD Vance clearly doesn't want to be president some day.

He's slurring a lot now.

They won't. They were already making moves towards Greenland when Trump was threatening them. They won't ignore Canada.

Direct 2026 polling indicates Donald Trump's popularity in Australia has reached historic lows, with a net likeability rating of –41, making him more unpopular than Chinese President Xi Jinping. Data shows that only 16% of Australians consider the US a very reliable security ally.

NATO won't let that happen.

What about the big strong man who came up to him with tears in his eyes?

It's a magical winter wonderland.
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More women than men vote in US elections.

A wide-angle landscape shot of a rugged, rocky coastline at sunrise. In the foreground, flat, expansive sandstone rock platforms are dotted with several large, still tide pools that reflect the soft morning light and the blue sky above. The sun, a bright orb low on the horizon, casts a shimmering golden path across the calm ocean surface. To the right, a steep, green hillside meets the rocky shore, with a few small trees silhouetted against the sky. The overall atmosphere is serene and vast, capturing the quiet transition from dawn to day.

Early start, zero finish. 💤 The laziest Sunday ever and it was absolute perfection. 🐚☁️ Sending good vibes for the week ahead! 🥂✨☀️. Goodnight from Oz! 🦘

The beach this morn. ⛱️🌊🦀🩴👇

#sunrise #dawn #beach #weekend #phonephotography #nature #sky #clouds #mornings #sunday #peace #love #joy

They grow up so fast. 😀

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