Memorial Day Celebration — Nature’s Door is Open

For the upcoming Memorial Day, I’ve opened both of my Etsy galleries for a small holiday sale.

This year’s image is an adult bald eagle balancing against the wind — a moment of strength, stillness, and watchfulness above Jordan Lake.

One gallery, Doc Ellen’s Images, holds archival fine art prints on paper, canvas, acrylic, and metal.
The other gallery, Stillness Moments, offers digital versions created for phones, tablets, and quiet personal spaces.

Whether you are looking for a wall piece, a moment from the natural world for your screen, or simply wish to visit for a few minutes, you are welcome — Nature’s door is open. Come right on in.

Doc Ellen’s Images

https://docellenimages.etsy.com

Stillness Moments

https://stillnessmoments.etsy.com

bald eagle eagle on point

First Nest. ALL 3 of the triplets have FLEDGED! 

Mom Kate and Dad Bard have successfully raised all three chicks and given them flight.

1️⃣ Smallest sibling, watching the antics of its nest mates
2️⃣ Second sibling in an awesome flight pass
3️⃣ Third sibling challenging the air itself

What a privilege it has been to witness this remarkable family.

If you would like to visit Mom Kate during one of her powerful launches, please visit Doc Ellen’s Images:
https://docellenimages.etsy.com

smallest triplet
challenging the air
tasting the wind

Mother’s Day 2026 — Where Nature Awaits 🌿

I’ve added a small Mother’s Day collection to my Etsy gallery—
quiet moments from the natural world that speak to care, watchfulness, and connection.

From a bluebird feeding her fledgling
to eagles and ospreys tending their young,
these are scenes I’ve been privileged to witness and share.

Whether for today, or simply for a quiet moment when you need one, you’re welcome to visit.These moments are here to be returned to—today or any day you need them.

Doc Ellen’s Images
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DocEllenImages

First Nest. All three of the bald eagle TRIPLETS are continuing to grow rapidly. Hint: to see each look for dark football shape, then yellow feet and for a beak. Nature camouflages these youngsters very well.

triplet bald eagles at Jordan Lake, NC

Heron Point Nest. Fledglings!

From Jordan Lake, both juveniles have now fledged and moved off the nest, settling about 100 feet away. But even in this shared step into independence, their choices are already beginning to differ.

One pushed a little farther—lifting off again and attempting to make it around the point—while the other remained perched, watching, steady and observant.

That space between “I can” and “I will” looks different for each of them.

These are the first fledges I’ve observed on Jordan Lake this breeding season—an exciting milestone, and one I never take for granted.

Nature’s door is always open, come right on in.
For those who’d like to bring a piece of it home: https://docellenimages.etsy.com

fledgling landing
the eaglet on left is the one in flight in 1st photo