Category: wildlife

• Woody the Woodpecker

  

  We discovered a pileated woodpecker drilling in a tree in our backyard. What was I to do? Fetch my camera and snap some shots! I hand held my camera which wasn’t that great of an idea so when the opportunity arose, I went out to my car and retrieved my tripod. I used a 100-400…

  cindyarchbellmattson

  February 15, 2025

  animals, Blog, Nature, photography, wildlife

  #creation, #nature, #photography, wildlifephotograohy, woodpeckers

• Love Is In The air!

  

  Valentine’s Day 2025 Wildlife showing their love. Many birds mate for life.

  cindyarchbellmattson

  February 14, 2025

  Blog, Inspiration, photography, travel, wildlife

  #galapagos, #photography, ecuador, holiday, travelphotography, valentinesday, wildlifephotography

• Life Lessons from Nature: Snakes, Mosquitos, and Faith

  

  I lived in Jacksonville, NC. If you are not familiar with the area, Jacksonville is the home of Marine Corp Base Camp Lejeune. Eastern North Carolina has really interesting landscapes. The area is full of lobblolly pines, water and swamp land. A perfect environment for alligators and snakes. I lived in this wonderful town at…

  cindyarchbellmattson

  February 3, 2025

  Inspiration, Self Improvement, wildlife

  #faithblog, #nature, #photography, challenges, cindyarchbellmattson, dailyblog, easternnc, faith, heaven, hope, inspiration, jacksonvillenc, selfawareness, snakes, swamps, venomousreptiles