Hey there!—time for an updated intro. If we haven’t met yet, I’m Sam... A wildlife (+ landscape) photographer in Colorado whose heart beats for wild places, golden light, and those quiet moments that make you feel alive. Attached is a little window into my world… so glad you’re here. 💛✨️

Stopping in with some Sunday poofs. 🧡✨️ • Juvenile Barn Swallow • #wildlifephotography

• Sweet Nectar, Sharp Warnings • Yellow-throated Miner Fierce little guardian of the Australian bush and a total sucker for native flowers Happy Thursday 💛 #wildlifephotography – at Australia

A curious moment with a wonderous beauty ✨️ • Barn Owl • Happy Tuesday #wildlifephotography

Happy Monday ✨️ Moments with the big boy • Black bear 📍North Carolina #wildlifephotography – at North Carolina, USA

Tiny surprises in North Carolina ❤️😍 • Black Bear Cubs #wildlifephotography – at North Carolina, USA

Dino Bird ~ Cassowary Such an incredible encounter with this wonderful animal. 💙✨️ 📍 Cairns, Australia #WildlifePhotography ©️ Wild & Beyond Photography – at Australia

Enjoying my time in Australia. Loved seeing these two adorable koalas in nature. 😍 #wildlife ©️ Wild & Beyond Photography – at Australia

Innocence....Elk Calf 🧡 Happy Saturday friends 🧡

Happy #Flower Friday gang. Feel free to share a beautiful bloom if you have one. 💛 Enjoy your day 💛

A little Friday 'tude from the Spotted Towhee. 🧡😍 📍Red Rocks ~ Colorado #WildlifePhotography ©️ Wild & Beyond Photography

The wild has magic at every level. ✨️ Loved seeing this sweet, little, Eastern Cottontail on the trails while out filming. Happy Thursday 🧡🫶 #wildlife ©️ Wild & Beyond Photography

The unique elegance of the American Avocet. Love watching this lovely bird. Happy Monday 🧡✨️ #wildlife ©️ Wild & Beyond Photography

• Soft Magic ~ Broad-tailed Hummingbird & Nest • I'm still in awe of this moment...see slide 2 💚 I stumbled into a living fairy tale on the trails recently. A beautiful Broad-tailed Hummingbird holding down her fortress. ​It’s the sheer scale of it for me—this miniature queen guarding her entire future in a world built for giants. Happy Sunday ✨️☀️

Good Thursday morning from me & this precious Great Horned Owlet..😍 Have a beautiful day! #wildlife #BirdsSeenIn2026

Happy #FencePostFriday… make it a fantastic finish to the week you all. 🤙🏻 • Crow 🖤✨️•

Precious Gosling 💛 This time of year in wildlife photography is my favorite. 😍 Happy Friday guys! #wildlife #wildlifephotography

I only post original content! Let's see yours. • Sleepy Baby~ Bison Calf (Red Dog) • 😍

Stillness... Great Blue Heron Happy Friday, guys 💙✨️ #wildlife #wildlifephotography

Monday morning, before coffee face 😉 • Great Horned Owl • #wildlifephotography

Golden moments 🦅✨️ Happy Saturday 💛 #wildlifephotography