"Photinus Carolinus" Photo Prints new mexico There was an absolutely gorgeous

There was an absolutely gorgeous sakura tree along the river

we scouted public lands for interesting compositions for the Northern Lights

If you've never seen the totality

This photograph was taken during June 2025 while I was leading guided trips to see the lightning bugs in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

"Photinus Carolinus" Photo Prints new mexico There was an absolutely gorgeousSynchronous Firefly Photography from the Great Smoky Mountains Every year, usually in early June, thousands of synchronous fireflies gather near Elkmont Campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for their spectacular mating season. As part of their mating display, both male and female fireflies flash in patterns to signal compatibility. What does synchronous fireflies season actually look like? Picture sitting deep in the forest. Everything is