Welcome to 22 Moments!

Here, my photography meets the true stories behind the lens. From the heart of the Florida wilderness, I capture the moments that make our natural world so special. I invite you to follow along, and I hope these posts inspire you to celebrate and protect the beauty of life with me. - Laura S.

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Beauty, Birds, and an Ethical Dilemma

A morning of birding at Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area brought some great wildlife encounters - a Barred Owl, a Snail Kite in action, and a juvenile Little Blue Heron that had me guessing. But an unsettling discovery about playback photography left me reflecting on the importance of respecting nature while capturing its beauty.

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