Dustin Angell Photography

Dustin Angell Photography Photos and stories of nature, conservation, and science careers, and some of my other work.

Here is one more of Abe and Chris at
02/19/2026

Here is one more of Abe and Chris at

I recently visited a spot in the Florida scrub where ancient Native American pottery was found in the 1990s. The scrub o...
01/16/2026

I recently visited a spot in the Florida scrub where ancient Native American pottery was found in the 1990s. The scrub on the Lake Wales Ridge is a harsh and dry environment and, since people tend to settle near water, much of it wouldn't have been great for establishing villages. However, sites like this one are surrounded by wetlands. Camping here for a week or two, a thousand years ago, would have provided freshwater and plenty of food, plus an amazing view. Before this, I had driven by this area without getting out of the truck to explore it; I never noticed that the small hill might have a view. Once I walked up to the spot I was amazed by the beautiful 360 degree view. I was struck with an appreciation for the deep local geographic knowledge the ancient Native people must have had to locate and likely revisit this site for hundreds of years. Today, the site is part of . The land is managed and protected for wildlife and ecological health, but these activities also preserve this archaeological site and its historic viewscape. A visitor today can experience almost the same scene as the people did a thousand years ago.

Avery Brooks pauses to look at a section of roots from the Florida Rosemary. She is looking for mycorrhizal fungi, which...
01/14/2026

Avery Brooks pauses to look at a section of roots from the Florida Rosemary. She is looking for mycorrhizal fungi, which plants rely on to access nutrients from the soil. This symbiotic relationship may be even more important in the nutrient poor, sandy soils like these. Learn about Avery's research tomorrow when she gives a live-streamed lecture. Check out for more details.

The Headwaters of the Florida Everglades are 2.6 million acres of prairie, swamp, lakes, pinewood, oak hammock, and sand...
01/14/2026

The Headwaters of the Florida Everglades are 2.6 million acres of prairie, swamp, lakes, pinewood, oak hammock, and sandy scrub. Before the water control projects of the late 19th and 20th centuries, the section called Indian Prairie was a seasonally flooded grassland. When exactly people first arrived in the area is unknown; however, around 5,000 years ago Native people started building slightly raised earthen mounds to provide dry places for camping and possibly other uses. Many of today's palm islands are relics from that ancient cultural landscape. In this photo, I used tea lights and a long exposure to evoke a sense of deep human history on the land. I also wanted to create a somber mood to honor and acknowledge Florida's Lost Tribes. The communities who once camped on these mounds were decimated by disease and capture for slavery during European colonization. Some of the survivors from that time may have descendants in the Seminoles of today. This site is currently part of a cattle ranch, which reminds me that the hard work of ranchers not only protects bears and panthers, but Florida's cultural heritage, too. I'm so thankful that these palm islands persist and haven't yet been bulldozed to make room for houses and trailer parks.

Maintenance crew at Thank you for your hard work
09/24/2025

Maintenance crew at Thank you for your hard work

The view this morning at
09/12/2025

The view this morning at

Esteban is an ecologist and nature photographer
11/26/2024

Esteban is an ecologist and nature photographer

Seven hours under the needle today with . Since I was a kid, I've been embarrassed, even ashamed, of my back because it ...
09/10/2024

Seven hours under the needle today with . Since I was a kid, I've been embarrassed, even ashamed, of my back because it has a lot of moles. I've had many removed for healthcare reasons, but that has just left noticeable scars. Now, with this masterwork I can finally live free of those feelings. I love this tattoo and all the little critters inside.

A fun night with my parents at
08/10/2024

A fun night with my parents at

Sofia Gluskin studies Florida Scrub-Jays at
07/31/2024

Sofia Gluskin studies Florida Scrub-Jays at

Jessica Stubbs studies the predators of Wild Florida using motion sensor cameras. Her work is part of the Corridor Obser...
07/26/2024

Jessica Stubbs studies the predators of Wild Florida using motion sensor cameras. Her work is part of the Corridor Observatory at

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