jriegs

@jriegs.bsky.social

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Retired from being a workaholic, I’m an introvert at heart, currently getting lost in nature, haiku, poetry, and photography. I look forward to losing myself in your work / words too ☮️

Photo of a person drifting alone in a small fishing boat on a steamy lake in the early morning. The sky is a pale shade of pink. Reeds in the foreground and large trees in the background help to frame this peaceful scene. I wouldn’t mind disappearing in this manner.
A series of 3 photos showing a Cabbage White Butterfly coming in for a soft landing on a purple & yellow Zinnia flower in my garden this morning
A Zebra Swallowtail butterfly is tamed by a baby sunflower with its vibrant orange ray florets & yellow disc floret. The background colors are muted and blurred, as nature takes center stage.
A single, tiny sunflower is pictured here, as she’s about to bloom. The background is faded to add focus to this important occasion.
A view of the south slope of Mt. Rainier under a mostly blue sky. A few wispy clouds are drifting by, and a winding road cuts through the forest below.
the moon in abstraction, giving rainbow and sun vibes, all at once.
Three photos of a male Northern Cardinal and one photo of a female, taken in my back yard. The background in the photo of the female bird was changed to black.
I consumed a sunset at no charge while visiting my local Kroger grocery store
An American Robin, perched on a fence post, looking certain about not knowing what will happen next.
Wild goosefoot remaining undaunted by the rough terrain ahead.
Photos of wildlife in open prairie lands near Yellowstone.
An ominous vulture circles above me on a bright sunny day.
The evening sky as I took a much needed walk to find myself.
The Amphitrite Fountain and Black Granite Reflecting Pool at Montreal World Trade Centre
Photos in my back yard, showing a mourning dove rising in front of a background of trees and then soaring quickly away.
A great spangled fritillary and a honey bee visit with me to share a snack.
A plum tree blooms against the backdrop of a blue sky.
A monochrome photo of a landscape containing rolling hills, trees, and a lake near its bottom. A patio exists at the forefront of the view, containing a table and empty chairs. The poem grapples with the aging process and how, in hindsight, we finally see how life goes by us so very quickly. Savor life and all its miraculous beauty each and every day while you can.
I was outside at dusk, chasing clouds with my camera lens. The gackle flew past my view just as I was taking this photo, startling me. I was truly lucky to catch her flight!
A pensive moon is alone with its thoughts at dusk, as is the photographer. The sky is mostly blue, but some streaking clouds provide a striped texture in a deeper shade of blue.
Pictured here, a waterfall, hidden behind trees, still sheds her weight. It creates a pool of blue and turquoise colored water…. We’re all carrying something that no one else knows about. Be kind to each other.
On a dimly lit small city street, a “Venture in Real Estate” sign hangs on the brick wall of an old apartment building for sale. In today’s economy, with jobs being lost to AI and prices continuing to climb, life has become more risky. The average person finds himself/herself having to give up on dreams no longer affordable.
Photo of a person walking through a forest of Redwood trees, looking up in amazement. The forest floor is strikingly clean, but can easily go unnoticed when surrounded by such giants. Yet, it is nature’s tedious and meticulous process of decomposition that creates this rich layer of topsoil, essential for the growth of the Redwood. What do we nurture and take in, in order to grow & keep strong our own bodies and minds?
Photo of a beautiful, but deadly, #Yellowstone hot spot. Blue sky and clouds are reflected in the water that otherwise is colored in hues of yellow, orange and red. Steam rises from the water.
A moody, cloud-filled, icy water scene, with two small birds. One is in the cold water and the other is perched on the far left iceberg.
Two peaceful, sunrise scapes along a foggy lake. Nature always greets and accepts us as we are.
A city scape in constant commotion even after the sun has set.
A boulder has broken away from a nearby rock formation. Why it fell no longer matters. It now sits on the forest floor, surrounded by trees, yet alone with its own shadow.
A rocky tunnel with a narrow path and small opening on the other side. The walls have a green and red tint. The overall picture reminded me of a massive bloodshot eye, strained from focusing too much on a single object.
A male Northern Cardinal soars quickly to the sound of his lover’s call nearby. Background is made up of various types of trees, but has been blurred to better showcase the red bird in flight.
Photo of a distant bridge spanning a river. A dusty, brownish-yellow sky is reflected in the water, making the entire scene murkier. The bridge is also reflected in the water.
Enjoy these sunset photos taken while camping along Lake Michigan.
A dimly lit, rocky, uneven stairwell. Am I walking up or going down…
The hike through Ash Cave (at Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio) had a narrow path that cut between the cave wall and a large boulder
All photos taken at Ash Cave in Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio
A black&white photo of a flour mill in the small city of Logan, Ohio. Literally & figuratively, this operation has been helping to put bread on the table - by both providing employment & by producing flour, for well over 130 years.
A three-tier waterfall seen during a quiet hike on the Old Man Cave trail in Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, OH