Dawn Cavalieri Creative

07/24/2025

I really like this composition and the way the colors work together. As lovely as the crown imperial is, the photo would have been a bit boring without the pansies.

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Crown Imperial 'Rubra Maxima' and Pansies Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri

07/10/2025

When I came upon this scene at the New York Botanical Garden, it immediately reminded me of the Robert Frost poem "The Road Not Taken."

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Two Roads in a Yellow Wood Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri

06/26/2025

New York ironweed is tough ... like New Yorkers.

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Honeybee on New York Ironweed Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri

06/11/2025

"Mmm ... nectar" [said in a Homer Simpson voice].

Anise-scented sage seems to be of particular interest to carpenter bees. Of all the insects I've seen visiting it, carpenter bees have been the most numerous.

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Eastern Carpenter Bee on Anise-Scented Sage Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri

06/03/2025

Pollinators love the nectar-rich flowers of tall verbena. The RHS - Royal Horticultural Society gave Verbena bonariensis the Award of Garden Merit.

In this shot, the green of the background accentuates the flowers' vivid color.

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Tall Verbena and Red Switchgrass Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri

05/02/2025

Josephine is a blushing beauty.

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Lilium 'Josephine' Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri

04/14/2025

These vibrant, flame-colored tulips live up to the name "World's Favourite."

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Tulipa 'World's Favourite' Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri

04/01/2025

The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) named my photo "Smooth Blue Asters and Northern Red Oak" the category runner-up for Certified Wildlife Habitat Landscapes in the 2024 Garden for Wildlife® Photo Contest.

As a newbie photographer, I'm honored—and more than a little surprised!—to be among the winners. The contest saw over 5,000 entries, many submitted by top professionals.

This photo is available for purchase. My e-commerce site is not affiliated with NWF; however, I will donate all profits from the sale of this photo to the organization. See comments for link.

I also encourage you to donate to NWF directly. Their work is especially important in the current political climate.

03/12/2025

I'm cuckoo for Koko Puff.

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Dahlia 'Koko Puff' Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri

01/30/2025

With Trump's detrimental programs already underway, it's easy to feel powerless.

One way to fight back is to support organizations that have the resources and expertise to oppose Trump in court and in the field.

I'm donating all profits from my photography to NRDC (the Natural Resources Defense Council), a group of scientists, lawyers, and other environmental specialists who aim to confront the climate crisis, protect public health, and safeguard nature.

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Nelumbo 'Chawan Basu' Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri

01/06/2025

In this new year, I'm continuing to donate all profits from my photography to organizations that are committed to fighting Trump's harmful policies. I'm selecting organizations on a rotating basis.

Thank you to those who've supported my campaign for Earthjustice in late 2024.

Next up is NRDC (the Natural Resources Defense Council), a group of scientists, lawyers, and other environmental specialists who strive to confront the climate crisis, protect public health, and safeguard nature. See link in comments.

This photo of the Native Plant Garden at the New York Botanical Garden shows asters and goldenrod, two key plants that sustain bees, butterflies, and other native wildlife.

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Native Plant Garden with Asters and Goldenrod Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri

12/28/2024

He's hanging out at the all-you-can-eat nectar bar.

From now through December 31, I will donate the profits from my photography to Earthjustice.

Eastern Carpenter Bee on Azure Blue Sage Photograph by Dawn Cavalieri