Gary Coles

@garytcoles

An adventurous cowboy living life to the fullest. Green Beret, rodeo rider, pilot, hiker, etc. I love exploring new places. Now in Mexico. 🤠 Online coaching to prepare you for interviews: 15-minute free trial

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Gary Coles@garytcoles· 26d

I wasn't the only one staying up late to admire that massive cactus bloom! (Photo posted yesterday). I spotted this little ladybug wandering through the petals in the middle of the night. Nature never sleeps. 🐞✨ #Ladybug #MacroPhotography #Photography #Mexico #Tijuana #Insects

A detailed macro shot highlighting a red and black spotted ladybug perched on the smooth, saturated yellow surface of a large cactus flower's petal.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· 27d

Nature’s wonderful One-Night Bloom. This massive cactus flower—about 7 inches across—only opens for a single night. I caught it late last night in all its glory. Absolutely breathtaking. 🌙🌵 #CactusFlower #Mexico #NaturePhotography #Baja #Photography #Flowers

A high-contrast nighttime photograph of a massive, 7-inch wide white night-blooming cactus flower. The center features a complex, starburst-like cluster of golden-yellow stamens surrounded by delicate, layered white petals.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· 28d

Painted highways in the sky. Loving the clean, quiet geometry of these cloud bands stretching across the Tijuana blue today. ☁️✨ #Tijuana #BajaCalifornia #SkyLovers #Mexico #Photography #Clouds

A vibrant, brilliant blue sky filled with long, thin, horizontal bands of wispy white clouds stretching cleanly across the frame like delicate brushstrokes.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· 28d

Frida Kahlo died on this day, July 13, 1954. In The Two Fridas, she explored identity, heartbreak, and the complexity of the self through two versions of herself, seated side by side connected by a single vein. Her art continues to speak across cultures and generations. 🇲🇽🎨🌺 #FridaKahlo #Mexico

Frida Kahlo’s 1939 painting The Two Fridas (Las dos Fridas) depicts two versions of the artist seated side by side and holding hands beneath a stormy sky. Both figures have exposed hearts connected by a single vein. The Frida on the left wears a white European-style dress and holds surgical forceps, while the Frida on the right wears traditional Mexican clothing and holds a small portrait.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· Jul 12

Gary Coles@garytcoles· Jul 6

One of the best parts about living in Tijuana is the incredible, unapologetic use of color. A neighbor went all-in on this vibrant pink, and it honestly just brightens up the whole street. Lots of creative energy here. 🇲🇽✨ #Tijuana #BajaCalifornia #StreetPhotography #Colors #Mexico #Photography

A detailed view of an outdoor patio set against a bright magenta pink wall in Tijuana. On the left, there is a small seating area with a pink spool table and mismatched pink chairs. On the right, a security gate is densely decorated with artificial green foliage and bright yellow sunflowers, flanked by a large white classical-style urn.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· Jul 5

Close-ups never get old. Just appreciating the incredible, intricate textures in the center of this daisy. It's like a tiny, abstract landscape. nature is just incredible! #macro #naturephotography #details #textures #flowers #photography #orange

A clean, vibrant close-up view of the heart of an orange daisy flower, highlighting the saturated color of its petals and the interesting structure of its center.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· Jul 5

Da Vinci, the Mona Lisa, and a giant bucket of "Vista" paint all sharing a corrugated wall in Tijuana. The sheer scale and color of the public murals out here never fail to make you slow down and look closer.🖌️✨ #TijuanaStreetArt #Mexico #Tijuana #StreetPhotography #BajaCalifornia #PazYAmor

A wide panorama photograph of a vibrant, colorful street art mural painted on a black, corrugated metal wall in Tijuana. The mural features a mix of cartoonish elements and pop art art-history references. On the left, stylized figures and a cartoon interpretation of the Mona Lisa are visible. The center is dominated by oversized spray paint cans, a paint bucket labeled "VISTA," and a paintbrush next to the text "PAZ Y AMOR" (Peace and Love). On the right side, a window is integrated into the wall, followed by a portrait of Leonardo da Vinci and a smiling blue sun.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· Jul 4

A desert sentinel watching over the night. Love the dark, atmospheric colors and style in this Tijuana street art piece. 🌙🦅 #StreetArt #Tijuana #Mural #Photography #Mexico #Streetphotography

A vibrant street art mural depicting a desert landscape at night under a full moon. On the left, a large, stylized grey eagle or hawk is perched atop a tall, light-green saguaro cactus. The background features a deep purple and dark blue night sky with scattered clouds and silhouettes of flying birds. Abstract graffiti elements, including light pink and turquoise shapes, are layered over the desert horizon in the foreground.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· Jul 2

This kitty has such a soulful expression sitting between those pots. #CatsOfBluesky #Photography #Cats

A close-up portrait of a tortoiseshell cat sitting outdoors on a ledge. The cat has a white patch on its chest and is looking toward the left side of the frame. She is sitting between a pink flower pot and a dark grey flower pot against a pale, bright sky.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· Jun 20

Years ago, I had the honor of carrying the mail during historic Pony Express reenactment rides. Today, a new group of riders is out on the trail keeping that flame alive! Join the adventure and follow the ride live as they make their way across the country: nationalponyexpress.org/re-ride/foll...

A dynamic, close-up action photograph of a chestnut horse galloping at high speed from left to right during a Pony Express reenactment. The horse's head is in sharp focus, showing an alert, wide eye, flared nostril, and a windblown brown mane. On the far left, a portion of the rider's arm is visible wearing a bright red long-sleeved shirt. A vintage-style, structured brown leather saddlebag hangs prominently from the front of the saddle. The background features strong horizontal motion blur (panning effect), revealing the blurred outline of a weathered, abandoned wooden frontier building against low green vegetation.

A digital screenshot of a stylized, vintage-themed map showcasing the historic route of the Pony Express across the United States, stretching from Sacramento, California on the far left to St. Joseph, Missouri on the far right. A bold, solid red line marks the path, with circular red pins highlighting key historic stations: Sacramento (California), Friday's Station (Nevada), Salt Lake (Utah), Ft. Laramie (Wyoming), Julesburg (Colorado), Ft. Kearny (Nebraska), Marysville (Kansas), and St. Joseph (Missouri). The map is divided into panels, each featuring a classic, colorful illustration of historic Western scenes: riders galloping across deserts, stagecoaches, defensive forts, buffalo herds, and a rider waving his hat as he departs.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· Jun 14

We should call it the Trump/Epstein Memorial Tarp because it's one big redaction!

A digital image styled like a political meme or satirical graphic. Large, bold, white sans-serif text overlaid across the upper half of the image reads: "Trump/Epstein Memorial Tarp".

The background photograph shows the Kennedy Center, with its grand central columns and entrance draped in a heavy, white plastic construction tarp with thin vertical blue stripes. The tarp is gathered near the top center, hanging like formal drapery or curtains. At the bottom center of the frame, a person with dark hair is seen from behind, standing and looking up at the covered entrance.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· Jun 11

Back where I come from, we say you can learn a lot by watching. This old soul looked like she had already figured out most of life's problems. #CatsOfBluesky #Photography #Tijuana #Mexico

A fluffy, long-haired Siamese-mix cat sits elegantly on a bright pink tiled floor. The cat has a cream-colored body, a dark bushy tail wrapped around its paws, and striking dark pointed markings on its face and ears. It is looking off to its right, showcasing its thick, soft fur coat.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· Jun 7

Wispy clouds stretching across a canvas of perfect blue. Looking up always has a way of resetting the day. 🌌✨ #Tijuana #CloudWatcher #BlueSkyDay #ShadesOfBlue #Photography #Mexico

A wide view of a brilliant blue sky filled with wispy, feathery white cirrus clouds. In the far left corner, a small branch of vibrant green succulent-like leaves peeks into the frame, and a faint jet contrail cuts horizontally across the lower half of the sky.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· Jun 7

Ivanka Trump plans a luxury resort on a protected beach. Pishë Poro-Narta – sits within a protected nature area, the Vjosa–Narta Protected Landscape with monk seals, nesting sea turtles and more than 200 bird species, including flamingos and pelicans. edition.cnn.com/2026/06/06/e...

A large yellow bulldozer pushes a massive pile of rocks and rubble across a wide, sandy beach. In the background, a white dump truck sits on the sand dunes, and rolling green hills meet the sea under a blue sky with scattered clouds. It is an undeveloped stretch of beach called Pishë Poro-Narta – sits within a protected nature area, the Vjosa–Narta Protected Landscape. It’s home to endangered species like monk seals, nesting sea turtles and more than 200 bird species, including flamingos and pelicans.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· Jun 3

Yazmine found the absolute perfect spot for an afternoon snooze. 🥱 It looks like the hammock has officially been claimed for the foreseeable future. #Photography #BeautifulCats #Siamese #Relaxation

An outdoor shot of a sleek Siamese cat curled up in a white macrame-style rope hammock. The cat's dark tail is curved gracefully upwards against the netting. She is cream and brown Siamese cat with distinctive blue eyes, a dark face, and dark paws.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· Jun 3

Meet the self-appointed king of the backyard. He spends his time on top of the feeder loop, treating it like a watchtower. And, he aggressively chases away any other bird that dares to fly close. Absolute tiny tyrant behavior! 👑👀 #Hummingbirds #NaturePhotography #Photography #Birds #Tijuana

Gary Coles@garytcoles· Jun 2

Nothing brings a space to life quite like a pop of vibrant pink. Nature really is the best artist! 🌸✨ #Nature #VibrantColors #Photography #Flowers

A macro-style view of bright pink flower petals intermingled with small green foliage, capturing the natural light and deep saturation of a garden in full bloom.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· May 31

Even the smallest petal holds a world of color. Finding beauty in the brightness. #Photography #Flowers #Bloom

A close-up macro shot of vibrant yellow flower petals catching the sunlight, showing soft textures and deep golden hues.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· May 31

Happy Caturday, Paul! Here's one of my cats keeping watch over the neighborhood from a very regal-looking perch. Hope your weekend is going great! 🐱🧡

A close-up photograph shows a fluffy orange and white cat looking directly down at the camera. The cat is perched on a textured stone or concrete ledge with its front paws tucked tightly under its chest. Framed behind the cat are thick, elegant white architectural stone balusters, with a bright blue sky visible through the gaps. The sunlight highlights the cat's long whiskers and alert, pointed ears.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· May 30

Double the color, double the joy! 🌸 These stunning African daisies catch the afternoon sun. Sometimes nature reminds you that brighter days are always blooming. Hope these bring a splash of color to your weekend! ✨💜 #Purple #Flowers #Nature #Photography

A macro photograph of two vibrant magenta African daisies (Osteospermum) blooming side-by-side. The daisy on the left is fully open, showing its radiating petals and a textured, dark center dusted with golden-yellow pollen. The flower on the right slightly overlaps the first, sharing the same brilliant purple hue. A subtle shadow pattern from the petals is cast onto the gray concrete or textured ground below them, with dark green foliage visible in the background.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· May 29

Everybody talks about bodega cats, but my favorite local tienda has bodega birds. 🐦 Just a feathered customer casually browsing the snack aisle, sizing up the chips. #BodegaBirds #StreetPhotography #Birds #Mexico #Tijuana #Photography

A close-up shot shows a pigeon standing on a gray concrete floor inside a store. To the left, a vertical rack displays bright green and pink snack bags featuring Mexican black octagonal health warning seals (sellos). The pigeon is facing left, appearing to look directly at the bags of chips.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· May 20

Found this beautiful ladybug completely trapped in a sticky spider’s web today. After a few minutes of careful untangling, it was safely back on its way. Little acts of kindness matter. And I want to send some of that freshly saved good luck out to all of you! 🐞✨ ❤️ #Photography #Ladybug #Nature

A macro photograph of a vibrant red ladybug with a glossy, dome-shaped shell resting on a green plant surface. The ladybug's black head with small white markings is visible at the bottom of its body. Strands of white, sticky spider silk are tangled around the insect and webbed across the background, highlighting its rescue context.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· May 18

Sunsets in Wyoming are never disappointing. The perfect contrast of fiery orange clouds against a cool blue sky, hanging right over the rugged horizon. Safe to say the Cowboy State knows how to end a day. 🤠⛰️ #Wyoming #FierySunset #GoldenHour #WesternSkies #Photography #Landscape #Colors

A wide shot of a sunset sky in Wyoming. Vibrant, puffy clouds are illuminated with fiery orange, gold, and deep pink hues, contrasted against a crisp blue sky. Below the clouds, the dark, shadowed silhouette of rolling hills and ridges stretches across the horizon under a soft gradient of twilight light.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· May 17

There is nothing quite like the soft innocence of a tiny kitten finding their bearings in a big world. Capturing these little moments is everything. 📸✨ #Photography #Kittens #Cats

A high-angle, slightly stylized photograph of a tiny orange tabby kitten sitting on a textured dark brown carpet. The kitten has vibrant orange and cream striped fur, large pointed ears, white whiskers, and striking light blue-green eyes that are looking down and to the left with an innocent, slightly sad expression. The top of the frame features a blurred teal or blue wall, creating a strong color contrast with the warm tones of the kitten.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· May 16

There's nothing quite like the determination of a squirrel on a mission. This little acrobat decided the bird feeder was actually an upside-down all-you-can-eat buffet. #Squirrels #WildlifePhotography #Photography #Wyoming #FunnyAnimals

A close-up, high-key photograph of a small, dark brown squirrel hanging upside down from a square wire bird feeder cage. The squirrel’s fluffy tail curls upward, and its dark eyes look toward the camera as it clings to the cage, which holds a round suet ball. The feeder hangs by a metal chain next to a rustic wooden post. The background is a bright, softly blurred forest scene with white tree trunks and green grass illuminated by strong daylight.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· May 16

The resident feline is alert, semi-conscious, and 100% committed to guarding these banana leaves from... absolutely nothing. 🧐 A job well done. 👑🌿 #Photography #Tijuana #Cats #BananaTree

A close-up photograph of a calico tabby cat lying in a potted plant pot. Her fluffy orange, black, and white fur is nestled among the dried brown leaves at the base of a banana plant trunk. Her distinct green eyes are looking directly forward with a calm but focused expression. She is partially framed by large, green leaves of the banana plant above and green leaves of another plant to the left. The background is a texture of concrete.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· May 13

Standing tall and chasing the light. 🌻 There’s something about a sunflower that just feels like a fresh start. A little bit of sunshine from the garden to brighten up the day. #BajaCalifornia #Tijuana #Sunflowers #Photography #Mexico #Flowers

A vibrant close-up photograph of a bright yellow sunflower in full bloom. The flower's dark, textured center is surrounded by layers of brilliant golden-yellow petals. It stands on a sturdy green stem with large, broad green leaves. In the soft-focus background, other sunflowers and hints of a garden are visible under a bright, overcast sky.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· May 12

Early morning walks in Tijuana always reveal something colorful. This life-sized striped piñata standing guard outside a local spot gives a playful nod to a local legend, the Zonkey. #Photography #Tijuana #Zonkey #Mexico #StreetPhotography #BajaCalifornia

A high-angle shot of a zebra-striped donkey piñata standing on a concrete walkway. The piñata features realistic black hooves and a white fringed tail. It wears a brown paper bridle. Behind it, pink architectural columns and the open entrance of a restaurant are visible under soft morning light.

Gary Coles@garytcoles· May 10

Nature’s tinymasterpiece. This tiny cactus flower measures just over an inch across. The deep red petals almost look like silk against the rugged, spiny texture of the plant. #Photography #Nature #Cactus #Red #CactusFlower #BajaCalifornia #Flower