Photo By @idee_explores | “Let My Armies Be The Rocks, And The Trees, And The Birds In The Sky.”

Photo by @idee_explores | Sunset in the #adirondacks casts a warm #tone over a vibrant tapestry of autumn colors. With a nod to @thebeachboys, all the leaves aren't yet brown. 🍁🍂 . . I #optoutside with @the_explorers_club @natgeointhefield @canonusa @terrasolutions @ausableriver . #sunset #leafpeeping #autumnvibes #mountains #lightchaser #natgeoyourshot #reflection #hope #🍁 #somewheremagazine #skyporn #sunray (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVi65L5v1cm/?utm_medium=tumblr

Brave is the bee, brave is the hand that holds it.

From my expedition to summit Africa's beautiful Mt. Kilimanjaro, this porter allows a bee to rest gently on his outstretched hand. I marveled at the man's patience and trust in this tiny creature.

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SunValleySunset1 from Idee Montijo on Vimeo.

🌊🐢 **Turtle Power: Our Armor-Clad Allies** 🐢🌊

As the sun casts its golden rays upon the earth, let us not forget the silent voyagers of the blue - our ancient friends, the turtles. This World Turtle Day, let's dive deep into the importance of these magnificent creatures and their role in the tapestry of life.

Turtles, with their bony carapaces and wise eyes, have been navigating the waters and lands long before us. They are the custodians of marine health, the gardeners of our seabeds, and the storytellers of our planet's history.

Yet, they face threats from all fronts - from plastic pollution to habitat destruction. It's our duty to shield them as they have the earth, ensuring their tales continue for eons to come.

Join us in celebrating World Turtle Day by learning, sharing, and taking action. Let's create ripples of change that will turn into waves of conservation for our shelled companions.

📚 Learn about their plight.

🔄 Share their stories.

🛠 Take action to protect their habitats.

Together, we can ensure that turtles continue to thrive, not just survive. Let's make every day a World Turtle Day.

Happy "Two"sday 2/22/22 to you!✌️😎

The Unbound

Stars have guided celestial navigators through the centuries. Today they beckon the imagination, drawing us up into the heavens. Unbind your thoughts, channel your inner star child, and leave your worries behind. 💫

Slow the World: Water.falls

A video clip series to sooth your soul. By exploration photographer Idee Montijo.

A deep plunging waterfall hidden away in the wilderness of New England slows down for a time. Watch the drops and streams leisurely drape over the jagged rock face. Draw in a full breath. The finest mist coats and cools your skin as your ears fill with soothing water sounds.

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One year ago today, you crossed the rainbow bridge. And I still miss you.

In dead darkness, bone-chilling winds, and all things that give fright in the night, I wish you and your goblins a wonderfully spooky Halloween‼️🎃✨

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The lil office mate dressed up for Star Wars Day. 💫🛸 #maythe4thbewithyou #yoda #smile #allthecolors