"Firefly Sentinel" Limited Run of 20 south dakota It's easy to lose small

It's easy to lose small moments like this in Elkmont campground when there's loads of synchronous flashing back and forth

In early June

It sits atop a tiny atoll in the Gulf of Mexico a 3 hour boat ride from Key West

I had it to myself as the stars turned above this monolith

Whenever sky meets water

"Firefly Sentinel" Limited Run of 20 south dakota It's easy to lose smallFirefly Photography in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Every year, around early June, Photinus pyraliscommonly known as the Big Dipper fireflylights up Cades Cove in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a stunning natural display. These fireflies are named for their characteristic J shaped flash pattern, which resembles a falling arc. While not synchronous like their Elkmont cousins, their flickering glow creates a mesmerizing, slow motion