Sea Kara Explore - Kara Lynn Photography

Sea Kara Explore - Kara Lynn Photography Sharing my love for life, adventure, our beautiful planet, wildlife, and everything in between.

These woodchucks didn't chuck any wood because they were only a 4-8 weeks old. 😆 I nearly forgot about these images... m...
07/08/2026

These woodchucks didn't chuck any wood because they were only a 4-8 weeks old. 😆 I nearly forgot about these images... my backlog is fierce. They were the most delightful baby animals I've been able to encounter and they became the Norris family 🤣. Because they were young, they were also rather brave. I stood still, not far from their wee hobbit holes, and a few heads started to peer out from the darkness. Slowly, they dared to go out further, and before you knew it, they stood there in front of me fully out (after this image). I counted 9 little heads at once, so I'm not sure if that was the total count or not, but what a big litter! The young ones were braver than their mother who would quickly disappear every time she'd see me. It always brings me joy when animals don't see me as a threat, but I understand it's definitely a good protective mechanism for staying alive in the wild. I saw this litter for several weeks as they grew up and started going out and eating on their own. Eventually, they all moved on as we all do. I was sad, but I wondered what the next animal encounters would bring. What have been your favorite baby animal encounters?

📷Sony A7riii with 100-400mm lens

I'm not yet sure where I'm going, but I hope it leads back to me. People often wonder why peregrinos like me return to t...
31/07/2026

I'm not yet sure where I'm going, but I hope it leads back to me. People often wonder why peregrinos like me return to the Camino (and other long walks). I didn't know the answer to this question for myself for several years and the answer is different for everyone... like a snowflake or a fingerprint, completely unique and sometimes profoundly deep.

I took this as the sun had just come over the hill on an early summer morning on my first Camino (2019) when I headed off just before the sunrise. The sun had opened up the clouds Thayer had given way to rain the day before. It is strange to think of the peregrina I was then, like we were relatives. My cousin once asked me before I set off on this Camino if I was doing it to "find myself." I laughed as I had believed that I was so self-aware. Fast forward to now and I laugh because it's exactly what happened, but not in the way any of us expected. From every connection, every meaningful conversation or comment, they were all clues that helped solve the puzzle I never knew needed solving.

We may not talk anymore and, it's perhaps because our paths diverged, but it doesn't make our connection in the past any less real. And maybe those were our roles, to direct our hearts to where we really need to go.

May your feet carry you far, your pack feel light, and your heart feel full. Buen camino, peregrinos ❤️🫂

📷 Sony RX100VI

It's been awhile since I've posted a macro and I certainly have MUCH MORE to work on from dives past... I was urged not ...
24/07/2026

It's been awhile since I've posted a macro and I certainly have MUCH MORE to work on from dives past... I was urged not to take the photo like this from my guide while underwater 😆 because it's not how you're "supposed" to do it. Sometimes there are upside-down sheepies though, but also, I'm not usually one that does things the way everyone else does. This leaf sheep was less than 1 cm in size. It's one of those species you can start to find on your own once you know where to look. They are mostly hanging out on Avrainvillea (algae) where they live and feed, and in turn, get the chloropasts you see in its green bits. It is one of the few animals that can photosynthesize. 🤙🏽

Sony A7rii with 90mm Lens, Nauticam housing, +10 Diopter with Dual Sea and Sea YS-D2J strobes

It has surely been awhile since I've posted elephants. I dived into my archives last night to remember the time I went o...
22/07/2026

It has surely been awhile since I've posted elephants. I dived into my archives last night to remember the time I went on safari to see these Sri Lankan elephants (Elephas maximus maximus) where they are protected in a national park. They are a subspecies of Asian elephant native to Sri Lanka and are currently endangered mostly due to habitat loss and fragmentation.

Our driver was absolutely ridiculous, but I did appreciate that he got us to the animals before the other vehicles arrived so we could have some quiet moments with the herd. The safaris in Sri Lanka are not yet at the level of busy as in parts of Africa (like Masai Mara), but it did make me question how ethical it was for all of us to be out there. I would much rather jungle trek even though I enjoyed seeing the variety of wildlife over a larger distance.

The herd was largely unbothered by us once all the vehicles stopped and were turned off. It was really amazing to see how they really have a connected community. As they moved feeding spots, the adults would protect the young by either positioning them in between two adults or in the middle of the herd if they were smaller. It was lovely seeing these animals free in the wild the way all animals on Earth ought to be.
📷Sony A7riii + 100-400mm lens
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Stay for the story. From the surface it looks like a small school of barracuda, but there were many more. The current wa...
10/07/2026

Stay for the story. From the surface it looks like a small school of barracuda, but there were many more. The current was doing what it does in Raja Ampat and most of the other divers had moved on to the wall to get out of it, but I stayed close to the reef to watch the school. My favorite cruise director had told me the key to getting closer as they normally will keep moving away from you. Soon the school of barracuda got closer until they were nearly on all sides of me.
I had been adopted as one of their own and I had become part of their school. It was an incredibly cool moment...and now that I think about it, I should probably go back and see what other footage I may have from that moment, but there's a possibility I might have just taken that moment for myself. I'm both thankful (and kicking myself😆) for the times when my dive buddy told me to put the camera down (or would physically have my camera) in order for me to be fully present in these moments. Sometimes I forget that I have these stories - they are the stories that put life into my life. What are some of your favorite moments?

Sony A7rii with 16-35mm f4 lens and Nauticam housing with Dual Sea and Sea YS-D2J strobes

It's that side eye🧐 for me ... absolutely one of the cutest and most wee frogfish I've ever seen. This is juvenile warty...
08/07/2026

It's that side eye🧐 for me ... absolutely one of the cutest and most wee frogfish I've ever seen. This is juvenile warty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) was less than 5cm/2in. If you look closely, you can see its lure (esca) in resting position just above and back from the eye on its spine. It will dangle and wiggle that lure out in front of its mouth to attract its prey. It's both entertaining and fascinating to watch them hunt. I can't help but to laugh when I see them jigging😆

Sony A7rii with 90mm Lens +10 Diopter, Nauticam housing with Dual Sea and Sea YS-D2J strobes

Pride month may be winding down, but the love and support will continue. May you always find love, happiness, safe space...
29/06/2026

Pride month may be winding down, but the love and support will continue. May you always find love, happiness, safe spaces, be surrounded by supportive communities, and the comfort of being able to live your truth to be uniquely you. I see you, I love you, and I support you. Should you ever need an ally, I'll be here... and also there.🫂 You matter and you deserve to live the life you've dreamed. Happy Pride, everyone!

I know I have pictures of rainbows somewhere from all over besides the Aloha state, but I thought this was a fun "rainbow" of sorts. It was pretty much the most epic Aurora borealis I've seen in my whole life. It went on for several hours. Of course I didn't have my usual camera with me, but I was thankful to at least have some sort of camera. It will be a night I'll remember for a long time.

📷Sony RX100VI

It's been a minute since I've posted on here. The noise and pressures of social media can be a bit much at times when ti...
27/06/2026

It's been a minute since I've posted on here. The noise and pressures of social media can be a bit much at times when time is already in short supply. It's been months since I've worked on photos, but I'd like to dip my toes in it a bit more. There are stories waiting to be told and photos waiting to be freed. I appreciate all of you who have stuck around and supported me in my endeavors, it means a lot. In a world full of masks or rather, facades, I'll keep striving to be as authentic as I'm able. The weight of the world feels a little lighter when you can be authentically you - as if you're finning along exploring our underwater world.

What can I say about the image above? It's a bit of a love story I have with the natural world throughout Indonesia. Nestled in the heart of the coral triangle, it is incredibly biodiverse and I'm learning even more as I delve into old photos. I'm finding species that I can't find in ID books a lot of the time, which is why I haven't posted them (as I like to share the species information). Perhaps I need to do some crowd sourcing and have you help me ID? What do you think? 🤔🧐

Cheers and happy days, my friends.

Sony A7rii with 16-35mm f4 lens and Nauticam housing with Dual Sea and Sea YS-D2J strobes

A very Happy Earth Day to you! Earth Day is every day for me. Today, I'm sharing a few of the wild souls, their IUCN/End...
22/04/2026

A very Happy Earth Day to you! Earth Day is every day for me. Today, I'm sharing a few of the wild souls, their IUCN/Endangered Species status, and other amazing places I’ve been lucky enough to photograph that are protected national parks.

1. Sumatran Orangutan (Sumatra, Indonesia): Critically Endangered due to deforestation often for oil palm plantations.
2. Vibrant hard coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
3. Wagler's Pit Viper (Sumatra, Indonesia)
4. Whale Shark (Indonesia): Endangered
5. Rock Islands (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Palau
6. Red Bird-of-Paradise (Papua, Indonesia): Near Threatened.
7. A school of jacks swimming through in Cocos Island National Park
8. Siamang (Sumatra, Indonesia): Endangered
9. Fox Glacier, Aotearoa/New Zealand: Retreating
10. Florida [West Indian] Manatee (Florida, USA): Threatened
11. Eagles sparring (Minnesota, USA): Species recovered with protected status.
12. Scalloped Hammerhead Shark (Cocos Island, Costa Rica): Critically Endangered due to shark finning.
13. White-faced Capuchin monkey (Costa Rica): Threatened due to deforestation and pet trade.
14. Orca Whale (Washington, USA): Southern resident population Endangered due to loss of salmon etc.
15. Komodo Dragon (Komodo, Indonesia): Endangered

*What you can do everyday:
1. Eat more plant-based meals
2. Buy less, choose better
3. Reduce food waste
4. Ditch single-use plastics
5. Choose reef-safe and eco-friendly products
6. Use your voice and talk about climate and conservation
7. Support local and regenerative farms
8. Go car-light
9. Volunteer or donate
10. Vote like the planet depends on it, because it does. Support leaders and policies focused on climate, equity, and biodiversity.

Let’s make Earth Day count. If we wait for someone else to save the planet, it’ll be too late.

Sony A7rii, A7riii, Nex-5N, and RX100VI
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