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Spotting a squirrel enjoying a snack while I was out and about was a fun encounter. Seeing him hop from branch to branch, nibbling as he went was a thrill I couldn’t wait to share. It made me think about how thankful I am to have been able to capture and share so many sights over the years as well as following my own dreams. I have much to be thankful for, including many people who encouraged me to keep moving forward. Every day I get to reach for my hopes and dreams is a gift that I appreciate and am happy to share with the world. I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and I look forward to sharing many more words, images and positive thoughts. 🤠 It is important to be thankful for everything we have. From the meals we eat, companions we choose, home we make or dreams we follow; When we appreciate our life journey, it becomes an endless adventure. Onwards! +

I love seeing how hummingbirds navigate as if it were the easiest thing in the world to hover in place before speeding off. When one stops to take a moment, It makes me think about how we are all more than meets the eye. From the goals we make, paths we walk or the dreams we follow; no one can ever see the choices we make over the years or know how many challenges we have faced that gave us the strength to reach further or climb higher. We are quiet warriors of our lives. The world only sees the outside of who we are. Inside, we overcome incredible odds, reach for impossible dreams and walk paths of limitless possibilities. Onwards! +

Roses have always been a symbol of beauty and love in nature. Whenever I come across them, I’m always eager to capture a few images of these amazing flowers. Their distinctive look and delicate petals make me think about the beauty we show the world in every action we take, dream we follow and connections we make with one another. The sights we discover in the world are a reflection of our inner light. When we seek lovely blooms, kind words and good friends, the beauty we encounter is matched by our heartfelt hopes, deepest passions and lifelong dreams. Onwards! +

Some days begin with a misty morning that makes me think of a dreamscape moving across the land. Like the goals we set and passions we follow, our dreams make every day worthwhile and our life journey, an adventure. The mists of time are part of our destiny. They provide needed experiences to face challenges, build strength to overcome daily obstacles and add wisdom to find our path to ultimate victory. Onwards! +

I am always excited to go for a walk along the beach to enjoy the sounds, capture the sights and share the fun. Although I do not look for places to take a selfie, I couldn’t help but capture one when I saw the block of sand with billowing clouds on the horizon. It makes me think about how we all find those moments of inspiration that lead us to fun times, better friends and brighter days. No matter who we are; we must never stop seeking inspiration. Every bright hope, great dream and lifelong passion we follow is shared with others through the challenges we face, joys we find and victories we claim. Onwards! +

Every squirrel I see has its own personality. Some are intent in seeking and gathering while others seem to live a life at play. This little one was looking around while remaining in place. Even when I stopped to capture a few images, he seemed oblivious to my presence. I thought about how we sometimes get lost in thought, planning our days, setting goals or following our routine. It is just as important to look for the moments of joy and inspiration that can brighten our days and make every day an adventure. When we find inspiration, life is never the same. We look at the world with awe and wonder, feel deeper hope in all we do, and follow dreams that can ignite our passions, reveal our destiny or change the world. Onwards! +

I love when there is just enough clouds to bring out the best colors in the sky at close of day. It’s like a grand celebration, turning every setback and challenge we’ve faced into stepping stones that become part of an ever-changing, ongoing life-long victory. Every day is a gift we can see, embrace and share. Our past gives us wisdom to appreciate our wins as we follow our greatest hopes, dreams and passions; making tomorrow a bigger and brighter adventure. Onwards! +

On quiet days, I often stop to look out into the world and think about the joys I have had and the adventures to come. When I saw this bird looking as if he were doing the same thing, I thought about how important it is for us all to look beyond the daily grind. As long as we see how much we have overcome, we can all walk the path ahead with confidence. Belief is the most important quality when following our passions. As long as we believe in our hopes and dreams, we can face all doubts, obstacles and challenges crossing our path on the road to victory. Onwards! +

Although some days I don’t get to go out, I still love seeing the world closest to home. On occasion, I get a visit from birds, lizards, butterflies or squirrels. This day, I found a dove sitting on my balcony railing, taking a moment. As my little visitor got comfortable and looked around, he made me think about how important it is to take a breath from time to time as we let go of daily stress and find peace in life to restore much needed calm. Take a daily moment to relax and reflect on the things that matter most. The challenges we have overcome, the strength we have gained and the passion that fuels our will to succeed in our goals, our hopes and our dreams. Onwards! +

When I come across a dock, I often walk up to the water and think about how amazing it is that we can take a boat around lakes for fun or around the world. No matter how we begin, our goals, hopes and dreams are attainable. All we need to do is take that first step and, as we sail the seas of life, we discover limitless possibilities. When we begin a new journey, the way forward is unknown. However, every inspired dream, deep hope and lifelong passion is shared by others, who encourage, advise and cheer us on as we find our way and claim our victory. Onwards! +

Some days, the most amazing sights to behold do not appear along the horizon or at my feet. When I looked up this day, I was awed at the beauty shining overhead. I loved the shimmering light surrounding the sun and thought about how others may only look up when a helicopter passes by or a bird sings in a high branch. Some of the most beautiful sights are found in surprising places, be it a sandy desert, a dark cave or along a lonely street. As long as we seek beauty and inspiration in life, we will find it. The blazing light of inspiration never stops shining. We find it in every spectacular goal we set, see it in every amazing dream we follow and feel it in every fiery passion we embrace. Onwards! +

Every hike and walk are like an exploration into a new world. When we take the time to enjoy our day, we get to appreciate beauty in and around our home. Seeing this fluffy little bird, I thought about how we are all able to look out into the world, seeing the path we have walked as we reach for our goals and strive to make a better world for us all. We all go out on a limb; learning as we go, rising when we fall and creating new paths as we dream. When we focus our passions, we see through doubts and setbacks along our journey to the adventure beyond. Onwards! +

My time in the military will always be part of what shaped me into who I am today. It helped me to focus my path, believe in myself and encouraged me to become a better man. I am always honored, having served with so many who took part in protecting our country. May we all show appreciation and respect to those who have served, and those who continue to defend our country today. The men and women who safeguard our way of life, choose honor and freedom above all else. Each are shining examples for those who strive to be protectors of the future, defenders of freedom and guardians of tomorrow. Onwards! +

A walk along the beach is one of the most celebrated places I have enjoyed over the years. The sounds of the ocean help us all unwind, relax and find joy in every wave we see, every laugh we share and every friend we make. The shores of life will carry us towards our ultimate hopes, goals and dreams. Every sunset provides us with daily waves of inspiration, vast oceans of opportunity and reveal endless paths to victory. Onwards! +

I enjoy every bridge I encounter. From those made along trails to massive structures that join our cities. Each one is an example to us all: With time and effort, we are capable of reaching beyond incredible obstacles and every challenge we overcome can lead the way to amazing destinations and greater rewards. The bridge leading to our greatest hopes, dreams and passions is always within reach. Inspiration lights the way, focus keeps us on track and determination carries us across to claim our ultimate victory. Onwards! +

The beauty around the world is always a grand experience to see every day. Whether I capture birds, flowers or landscapes, I am grateful for each opportunity to see the beauty we are all a part of and follow my passions with every step and every photo taken. There is no competition when it comes to reaching for our hopes, goals and dreams. Only daily opportunities to claim, as we reach for our passions, discover our inspirations and embrace our destiny. Onwards! +

I try to take time every day to go out and see the sky, capture a few images and enjoy the day. I like to think we are all gifted with inspiration to see the best in the world. Whether we seek out the places we like to visit or take time to follow our passions, opportunities will always be around, showing us the best way forward, the roads to take and the amazing people who are around to help us on our journey. When we walk the trails of life, we must focus on our destination. Every path we choose is like an arrow released into the world, flying towards our goals, soaring towards our passions and reaching our ultimate dreams. Onwards! +

Every bird I see has a presence that I try to capture. The one here looked to me like he was at rest and in his element. I like to think each of us have a happy place in our lives that carries us beyond the daily grind. A joyful escape that gives us the strength to overcome obstacles so we can attain our greatest hopes, dreams and passions. May we all enjoy those moments and find opportunities to share them with our friends, family and the world. Take time every day to spread kindness and share your dreams. Every good deed adds to the well being of others, giving us the inner joy to smile bigger, laugh louder and transform every day into a grand adventure. Onwards! +

Butterflies are among the most colorful and elegant sights in nature. Each time I see them, I think about the many beautiful places and people we see throughout our lives. All of us get to learn as we go, applying what we have learned and sharing every heartfelt hope and joyous inspiration. The beauty we find around the world begins with us. We are the inspired dreamers who shape the paths we walk; who make daily discoveries and who transform our most challenging dreams into lifetimes of adventures. Onwards! +

No matter where I travel to, every city has a beauty that reveals our bonds to one another. From the buildings that stretch into the night sky to the cars and street lights that show our shared paths. I like to think we are all together in this grand and glorious world, working towards making better days and brighter tomorrows. We will conquer every doubt, fear and setback throughout our lives. Every night reveals our strengths and connections as we brighten the world in a tapestry of light stretching beyond the horizon and around the world. Onwards! +

I love seeing flowers along parks and trails. There are a few places that have them growing along the side of the road or set up by sidewalks and driveways. I like to think we all take part in surrounding our lives with beauty, making our homes brighter, our neighborhood more welcoming and bringing our friends, family and community together. The world around us is a reflection of what we see inside. When we look for beauty and greatness in ourselves, we see the best in others, the wonders in our lives and magnificence in every step we take. Onwards! +

Watching birds take flight is a joy. No matter how big or small they may be, seeing them makes me think about how flight was once thought to be impossible for us. Today, it is the norm to travel the world by land, sea and air. It is inspiring to know a dream can lift us to greater heights, and ultimately, change the world. As long as we keep moving forward with our goals, hopes and dreams, we can all achieve incredible things. Doubts will not stop us, adversity cannot dissuade us and obstacles can only drive us to greater heights. Onwards! +

Every time I get to enjoy a sunset, I feel lucky to have a moment I can appreciate the beauty of nature. Some days, the daily grind can distract from the joys we have or the good people we meet. Taking a moment to appreciate the many gifts we have can help push aside the mayhem of the past so we can concentrate on making a better future. Every path we choose is a lifelong journey. As we face challenges and learn lessons, we must focus on our greatest hopes, dreams and passions. Focus ensures clarity and clarity ensures victory. Onwards! +

Halloween is an enjoyable time of year for me as I get to make excuses to buy candy, dress up in costume or simply watch scary movies. I like to think that it is also a time when we all get to practice facing scary things in life without fear. The moon, monsters and darkness comes out and we greet them all with a smile and treats. 🤠 No matter how bright or dark our day may seem, end every night with a smile. Our doubts, fears and setbacks today will join the moon on its path to yesterday, while our light, passion and limitless possibilities await us tomorrow. Onwards! +

When I come across flowers of all shapes and sizes, I sometimes encounter bees that are oblivious to my presence so I lean in to capture the moment. I find it inspiring to watch them go about their lives. As they go flower to flower, I think about how we all have our favorite activities that make time fall away. This can be anything in our lives. From enjoying the company of friends, playing games, reading, writing or drawing. When we do what makes us happy, our life journey becomes an adventure. Never stop following your hopes, dreams and passions. When you are determined to achieve your goals, you will discover opportunities in every flower you see, every challenge you face, and every road you take. Onwards! +