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Western USA nature photography by Amir Darzi. Deserts, canyons, mountains, and wide open landscapes captured with clean compositions.

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Black bird standing on rocks by a flowering shrub in Nevada. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
A black bird perched on a rocky surface near a bush with purple flowers.
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Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-13 12:35:07
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Exposure
1/1600 sec
Aperture
f/3.2
ISO
160
Focal length
200
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An elegant dark-feathered perching on rocks with various hues of grey and brown surrounding it. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
A black bird stands on a rocky surface in Nevada.
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Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-13 12:32:01
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Exposure
1/3200 sec
Aperture
f/3.2
ISO
160
Focal length
200
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Black bird with dark feathers standing on rocks in Nevada. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
A black bird perched on a rock amidst rocky terrain.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-13 12:31:56
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Exposure
1/2500 sec
Aperture
f/4.0
ISO
160
Focal length
200
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Silhouette of an avian creature in flight atop a structure during daylight hours. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
A silhouette of a bird with outstretched wings perched on top of a railing against a clear blue sky.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-12 16:04:01
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM
Exposure
1/1250 sec
Aperture
f/4.0
ISO
160
Focal length
100
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Black raptor perched next to yellow fragments and another smaller bird nearby. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
A black bird with outstretched wings is standing on a paved surface near some debris.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-12 15:46:18
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM
Exposure
1/2500 sec
Aperture
f/3.2
ISO
160
Focal length
100
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A great-tailed grackle foraging among rocks and concrete border in Utah. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
A black grackle is perched on a rocky surface near a concrete edge.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-12 15:09:53
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM
Exposure
1/2000 sec
Aperture
f/4.5
ISO
160
Focal length
100
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General view of scene with mixed natural elements in view. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
A great-tailed grackle is foraging on a pile of rocks and pebbles near concrete.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-12 15:09:52
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM
Exposure
1/2000 sec
Aperture
f/4.5
ISO
160
Focal length
100
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Black bird with brown wings perched by rocky ground in Western USA. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
A Great-tailed Grackle standing on a ledge near rocks.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-12 15:09:49
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM
Exposure
1/2000 sec
Aperture
f/3.5
ISO
160
Focal length
100
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Black Great-tailed Grackle standing by rocks and gravel near St George Utah. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
A black bird with a white patch on its wing is perched beside a concrete curb.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-12 15:09:45
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM
Exposure
1/2000 sec
Aperture
f/3.5
ISO
160
Focal length
100
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a black bird with white head and neck sitting among foliage. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
A Great-tailed Grackle perched on a branch in St George, Utah.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-10 11:44:40
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM
Exposure
1/1600 sec
Aperture
f/3.2
ISO
160
Focal length
100
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A pair of Great-tailed Grackles resting in a lush tree environment. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
Two birds perched on tree branches amidst green foliage.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-10 11:43:42
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM
Exposure
1/1000 sec
Aperture
f/3.2
ISO
160
Focal length
100
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A bird with outstretched wings soaring through green leaves near residential buildings. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
A Great-tailed Grackle in mid-flight above a suburban area.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-10 11:43:10
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM
Exposure
1/1250 sec
Aperture
f/3.2
ISO
160
Focal length
100
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Open-water view of river scene with reflections of nearby landscape features. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
A river scene extends toward distant waterline features with surface reflections in the background.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-08 13:59:54
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Exposure
1/800 sec
Aperture
f/2.8
ISO
200
Focal length
70
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An American Dipper or Water Ouzel resting beside flowing river with blue and golden reflections. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
A bird perched on a rocky shoreline in Eagle River Nature Preserve.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-08 13:59:52
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Exposure
1/800 sec
Aperture
f/2.8
ISO
200
Focal length
70
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An American Dipper or Water Ouzel perched beside rocky shoreline with golden reflections of sunlight and blue. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
A bird resting on a rock in the Eagle River Nature Preserve's reflective water surface.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-08 13:59:39
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Exposure
1/1000 sec
Aperture
f/2.8
ISO
200
Focal length
70
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Bird resting on rocky shoreline near blue and golden reflective waters. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
A bird perched on a rock in a flowing river with sunlight reflecting off the water's surface.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-08 13:59:32
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Exposure
1/1000 sec
Aperture
f/2.8
ISO
200
Focal length
70
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Open-air view of scene with natural ground texture and trees. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
The scene appears under clear daylight with distant terrain.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-07 13:16:10
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Exposure
1/1600 sec
Aperture
f/5.0
ISO
200
Focal length
200
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Context view of scene with natural ground texture and trees. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
With clear daylight conditions in the background, the scene stands near open ground and sky.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-07 13:16:07
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Exposure
1/1600 sec
Aperture
f/5.0
ISO
200
Focal length
200
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General view of scene with distant hills and foreground detail. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
Against clear daylight conditions, the scene sits in a clear outdoor scene.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-07 13:16:06
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Exposure
1/1600 sec
Aperture
f/5.0
ISO
200
Focal length
200
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Scene view of scene with a broad background terrain view. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
The scene stands within an outdoor setting as surrounding landscape detail fills the background.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-07 12:03:14
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Exposure
1/2000 sec
Aperture
f/2.8
ISO
125
Focal length
200
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Outdoor view of scene in clear daylight with distant backdrop. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
The scene stands near open ground and sky with open sky in view.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-07 12:03:07
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Exposure
1/3200 sec
Aperture
f/2.8
ISO
125
Focal length
200
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Ground-level view of scene showing broad terrain and sky detail. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
The scene appears in open terrain with distant ridges in the background.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-07 12:02:06
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Exposure
1/3200 sec
Aperture
f/2.8
ISO
125
Focal length
160
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General view of scene in clear daylight with distant backdrop. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
The scene appears under clear daylight while a stays in view.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-07 12:02:01
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Exposure
1/2000 sec
Aperture
f/2.8
ISO
125
Focal length
200
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Wide view of scene with mixed natural elements in view. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
Against clear daylight conditions, the scene sits against a natural backdrop.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-07 12:01:48
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Exposure
1/2000 sec
Aperture
f/2.8
ISO
125
Focal length
200
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Ground-level view of scene in clear daylight with distant backdrop. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
A Canada Jay in mid-flight with vibrant autumn leaves blurred behind it.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-07 12:01:48
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Exposure
1/2000 sec
Aperture
f/2.8
ISO
125
Focal length
200
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Outdoor view of scene with layered terrain and sky conditions. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
The scene sits against a natural backdrop as nearby trees fills the background.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-07 12:01:47
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Exposure
1/2000 sec
Aperture
f/2.8
ISO
125
Focal length
200
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Open-air view of scene with nearby trees and open horizon. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
Against open sky, the scene is visible against distant hills.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-07 12:01:47
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Exposure
1/2000 sec
Aperture
f/2.8
ISO
125
Focal length
200
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Daylight view of scene in clear daylight with distant backdrop. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
Against mixed outdoor terrain, the scene is framed by surrounding landscape.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-07 12:01:46
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Exposure
1/2000 sec
Aperture
f/2.8
ISO
125
Focal length
200
Photograph © Amir Darzi · Image use & copyright
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Scene view of scene with visible outdoor surroundings and terrain. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
Across the frame, the scene sits in a clear outdoor scene with open sky.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-07 12:01:44
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Exposure
1/2500 sec
Aperture
f/2.8
ISO
125
Focal length
200
Photograph © Amir Darzi · Image use & copyright
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Context view of scene with visible outdoor surroundings and terrain. — Birds PhotographyOct 2025
With distant ridges in the background, the scene stands within an outdoor setting.
Photo details
Place / subject
Birds Photography
Photograph date
2025-10-07 11:55:21
Camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Lens
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Exposure
1/640 sec
Aperture
f/7.1
ISO
125
Focal length
75
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Western USA nature photography featuring deserts, canyons, mountains, and wide open landscapes. The gallery focuses on light, texture, and scale, with a mix of iconic views and quieter scenes that still carry atmosphere. Page 1 provides the main introduction, while later pages keep content image focused for cleaner pagination. Open any photo for a larger view and caption.

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