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Lisa M. Daniels

@lidans66

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Arizona Wildlife Photographer 📸
🌵 Desert Light & Wild Moments
⭐ Featured @canonusa • @canonespana
📸 Canon R5 Mark II • RF Glass
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Suspended. 🪶🌺A hummingbird pauses for a split second beside an ocotillo bloom—wings a blur, body perfectly still, choosing its next move.Moments like this don’t last… and that’s exactly why I keep coming back. 📸Arizona, USA#hummingbird #birdphotography #arizonawildlife #desertwildlife #shotoncanon @canonusa @best_birds_of_ig @simplybirdshots @wings.feathers.beaks by @lidans66

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Golden tones and quiet moments… 🌿✨This young Hooded Oriole paused just long enough to let the morning light do its thing — soft, natural, and completely unforced.No big movement, no drama… just one of those frames where everything lines up exactly the way you hoped it would. 📸Sometimes the best shots aren’t about action…they’re about recognizing when the scene is already perfect. #hoodedoriole #wildlifeonearth #birdphotography #arizonawildlife #shotoncanon@canonusa @reallyrightstuff @best_birds_of_ig @simplybirdshots @visitarizona @flora_and_fauna_features by @lidans66

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Quiet moments in the desert rarely stay quiet for long. 💧🪶🌵As one Gambel’s quail stopped for a drink, the other exploded into motion beside it — sending water droplets flying across the morning light for just a split second.These tiny desert waterholes become everything at sunrise: drinking spot, bath, meeting place, and survival in the Arizona heat.One of my favorite reflection moments I’ve photographed in the Sonoran Desert. ✨📸Save this little desert moment for later. 🖤#gambelsquail #arizonawildlife #desertwildlife #birdphotography #shotoncanon@canonusa @reallyrightstuff @best_birds_of_ig @simplybirdshots @visit_arizona @flora_and_fauna_features @fbpc_birds by @lidans66

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An unforgettable eye-level encounter. Photographed outdoors during my final Desert Museum class, this Arizona Black Rattlesnake paused just long enough for one perfectly timed tongue flick. From the intricate facial scales to that intense gaze, every detail reveals why these remarkable reptiles are so fascinating to photograph.A powerful final subject—and a memorable way to close out the class.📷 Canon EOS R5 Mark II + RF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS USM200mm • 1/1000 sec • f/8 • ISO 1000#ArizonaBlackRattlesnake #Rattlesnake #DesertReptiles #WildlifePhotography #ShotOnCanon@canonusa @canonespana @canonportugal @desertmuseum by @lidans66

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Sometimes the best moments are the ones you never planned. 🐄🤎Yesterday morning, on my way to my final class at the Desert Museum, I spotted this mother and calf in a roadside pasture. The calf was quietly nursing while its mother continued grazing, and I knew I had to stop for a few photographs.A simple, tender moment—and a beautiful reminder to always leave a little room in the schedule for the unexpected.📷 Canon EOS R5 Mark II + RF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS USM200mm • 1/1000 sec • f/5.6 • ISO 200#CattlePhotography #FarmLife #MotherAndCalf #ArizonaPhotography #ShotOnCanon@canonusa @canonespana @canonportugal @beefusa @cattlemanphotography @viewsfromthefarm by @lidans66

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Heading back to class this morning—meet Luca, a 28-year-old Military Macaw with plenty of personality and a gaze that is impossible to ignore. 🦜Photographed last week at the Desert Museum, this close portrait reveals the incredible details that make him so striking—from his brilliant red forehead and layered green feathers to that powerful beak and beautifully expressive eye.At 28 years old, Luca proves that character only becomes more remarkable with time.📷 Canon EOS R5 Mark II + RF 70–200mm F2.8 L IS USM1/800 sec • f/5.6 • ISO 800 • 70mm#MilitaryMacaw #MacawPhotography #BirdPortrait #DesertMuseum #ShotOnCanon@canonusa @desertmuseum by @lidans66

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Sometimes the smallest desert residents have the biggest personalities. 🐸🌵The Sonoran Desert Toad (aka Colorado River Toad) is a true icon of the Southwest’s desert nights. Photographing this incredible amphibian up close was a reminder that beauty can be found in every corner of the Sonoran Desert.From golden reflective eyes to incredible textured skin, every detail tells a story. Swipe through to see this remarkable desert resident from different perspectives.#SonoranDesertToad #AmphibianPhotography #SonoranDesertLife #DesertMuseum #ShotOnCanon@canonusa @desertmuseum by @lidans66

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A face only the Sonoran Desert could love. 🐸🌵With its powerful build, expressive eyes, and unmistakable personality, the Sonoran Desert Toad is one of Arizona’s most fascinating desert residents.Photographed in studio during my Desert Museum Desert Critters class, this low-angle perspective offered an incredible look at the details and character of this remarkable amphibian.📷 Canon EOS R5 Mark II + RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM200mm • 1/1000 sec • f/11 • ISO 12800#SonoranDesertToad #AmphibianPhotography #SonoranDesertLife #DesertMuseum #ShotOnCanon@canonusa @desertmuseum by @lidans66

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A quiet moment with one of the Sonoran Desert’s smallest nocturnal hunters. 🦉🌵The Western Screech Owl may be small in stature, but its personality and presence are unforgettable. Those golden eyes and intricate feather patterns are a reminder of the incredible details found in the wildlife around us.Photographed in studio during yesterday’s Desert Museum Desert Critters class, I had the opportunity to capture this beautiful ambassador up close and appreciate the remarkable adaptations that make this species so unique.📷 Canon EOS R5 Mark II + RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM200mm • 1/1000 sec • f/8 • ISO 8000#WesternScreechOwl #OwlPhotography #SonoranDesertLife #DesertMuseum #ShotOnCanon@canonusa @desertmuseum by @lidans66

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Ancient armor. Gentle soul. The Desert Tortoise is one of the Southwest’s most iconic reptiles. Built to survive one of the harshest environments in North America, they remind us that strength isn’t always measured by speed.📷 Canon EOS R5 Mark II + RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM200mm • 1/640 sec • f/11 • ISO 6400#DesertTortoise #DesertReptiles #SonoranDesertLife #DesertMuseum #ShotOnCanon@canonusa @desertmuseum by @lidans66

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🐂🌵 Where ranching meets the Sonoran DesertFew places capture the spirit of Arizona quite like a Texas Longhorn standing beneath a towering saguaro. Scenes like this are a reminder that Arizona’s agricultural heritage is every bit as iconic as its desert landscapes.This image was photographed on a local Arizona ranch. It was an honor to celebrate the beauty of Arizona ranching through my lens.📷 Canon EOS R5 Mark II + RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM70mm • 1/2000 sec • f/8 • ISO 500#Longhorn #ArizonaRanching #SonoranDesert #ShotOnCanon #ArizonaPhotography@canonusa @canonespana @canonportugal by @lidans66

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Sometimes the smallest birds leave the biggest impression. 🌵🪶A Verdin paused among the brilliant blooms of an ocotillo, offering a quiet reminder that the Sonoran Desert is filled with beauty for those willing to slow down and look a little closer. Moments like this are why I never tire of exploring Arizona with a camera in hand.📷 Canon EOS R5 Mark II + RF 600mm f/4L IS USM1/6400 sec • f/4 • ISO 640#Verdin #Ocotillo #SonoranDesert #ShotOnCanon #BirdPhotography@canonusa @canonespana @canonportugal @wings.feathers.beaks by @lidans66

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