Jo Rae Photography

04/16/2026

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04/15/2026

Oldie but my goodness what an amazing design! Who can resist a variegated tulip 🌷? Hope you are doing ok, take care and just wanted to say hello 👋

04/13/2026

04/13/2026

Went from cool to hot so even though Spring has sprung, we are already seeing summer.
This was taken last summer at one of our local botanical gardens. They always do such a beautiful job and present amazing scenes for us to visit. Blur wasn’t intentional but my focus were those flowers

04/05/2026

Golf course on an old farm- smoky sunrise 🌅 in March

02/22/2026

This isn't up for negotiation, you work for me

02/17/2026

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02/07/2026

BREAKING: Poofy Birb Wins Stare-down with Camera. Story below…

A resident roadrunner at Petroglyph National Monument has claimed prime real estate in the corner of the visitor center window. It’s a perfect spot for warming in the sun while silently judging your life choices. Oooh, that hat? When asked for comment on the winter weather, the bird held up a tiny sign that read “Meep! Meep!” (Translation: “It’s cold, leave me alone.”)

In related news, a local coyote was seen ordering industrial quantities of paint, extra brushes, and a copy of “Faux Roads: A comprehensive guide to scenic tunnel painting.” (now in paperback)

Fun fact: In winter, roadrunners fluff up their feathers like a feathered marshmallow to trap heat while soaking up sun during the day, then tuck into sheltered spots (like window corners) to block chilly winds. This birb isn’t grumpy, he’s just patiently warming and mildly offended by flash photography.

Image: NPS /Leifheit