Brave Is The Bee, Brave Is The Hand That Holds It.

"Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by the naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan." With these words, Franklin D Roosevelt opened a speech undertaken by few Presidents, and launched America into World War II.

About the image: I produced this one-of-a-kind art piece using an AI-based image generator that shows the attack on America naval assets. You'll soon find more of these dream-like images on my NFT and website.

Chasing Waterfalls

Image by Idee Montijo

Waterfalls - those hidden sites where Earth's jagged landscape is no barrier to rushing water's journey to its final destination. Be the water, take the plunge, go #relentless 🌊

When was the last time you took a dip in "wild water"?

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The Raven

Photo by @idee-montijo | Kilimanjaro National Park, 2013. I really like how the natural light picks up an iridescent blue in the raven's black feathers. We all bear a beautiful light, even in our darkest features.

Live that expedition life with Idee Explores - Idee is an expedition photographer documenting discovery and field science with a focus on conservation and sustainability. Find her portfolios here.

🌊🐢 **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.

My teary-eyed gratitude to popular mural artist Goodloe Byron for his original painting of my recently dearly departed Jack Russell Terrier, Tiki. Its whimsical energy brings me a smile at his memory. 🐾

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

My view from the helicopter looking back on majestic Manhattan with Lady Liberty standing firm on her small island in the foreground. 🚁

Portrait of a Primate

Image by @idee-montijo. Tanzania, Africa.

My image collections are full of primate facial expressions, and this expression of what I perceive as calm and curiosity is among my favorites.

What do you see in this expression?

Feel free to visit featured collections at Idee Explores and field videos on my new "Idee Montijo" YouTube channel! 🐒

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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