Michael Melford

Contributing Photographer for National Geographic Magazine, workshop instructor and speaker with an eye on conservation and the wonders of our natural world

[Michael Melford @michaelmelford]

Will be quite a bit different from my usual humorous talks! Register on the @HCOC website to view. https://t.co/qS5SNeBqA5

[Lynn D. Cornell, M.D. @ldcornell]

⁦Don't miss Michael Melford ⁦@michaelmelford⁩ 's talk this Thurs, Dec 16, 6PM central! National Geographic on Assignment: Civil War Battlefield Preservation (virtual)
History Center of Olmsted County ⁦@HCOC⁩ #rochmn #civilwar ⁦@NatGeo⁩ https://t.co/sm1ipKIrOE

[Michael Melford @michaelmelford]

Wait! You mean I won the election for Rochester, Minnesota Township Supervisor while I was away in South Georgia with Lynn Cornell ? Thank you all who voted and I will do my best to look for a win-win for all in the Township. “We” are not the only ones h… https://t.co/qnHuKNbJuN

[Michael Melford @michaelmelford]

My Valentine!!❤️ https://t.co/WoBvmNdtLC

[Michael Melford @michaelmelford]

My Valentine! With Lynn Cornell ❤️ https://t.co/5ABI7tkEg1

[Michael Melford @michaelmelford]

The end of the rainbow has been found! Bristol Bay, Alaska is now protected from development of Pebble Mine. This image, near the mine site over the largest state park in the county- Wood Tikchik State Park. Let’s focus on conservation here at home in Mi… https://t.co/oVtrTwFWK7

[Michael Melford @michaelmelford]

Merry Christmas Eve! Minnesota Sundog -5°! https://t.co/C75j0fOgBN

[Michael Melford @michaelmelford]

A nice article in our local paper here in Rochester, MN. https://t.co/hrOppAts0p #bristolbay #alaska #nopebblemine #environment #conservation #wildsalmon https://t.co/gl2UUUgG43

[Michael Melford @michaelmelford]

10° this morning, and the Zumbro river is frozen enough to walk on. Some much-needed snow coming this evening! #rochester_mn #izzakwaltonleague #oakleaf #beautyinnature #iphone14pro https://t.co/PqtFh6G92Y

[Michael Melford @michaelmelford]

12 years after my story on Pebble Mine in Alaska ran in National Geographic and much hope found and lost we can renew our hope that the EPA will follow through in February and put the final nail in the mine coffin. The EPA ruled last Thursday for a veto … https://t.co/LD3cE6WrvV

[Michael Melford @michaelmelford]

Up in northern Minnesota enjoying with Lynn Cornell https://t.co/6hMLA9p6CF

[Michael Melford @michaelmelford]

I borrowed Lynn’s Sony RX10 lV this morning. Pretty happy with this small powerful camera. Great Blue Heron in backyard here in Mystic. #greatblueheron #nature#conservation @savetherookery @lynndcornell https://t.co/IvoZHxQ7Zs

[Michael Melford @michaelmelford]

Happy to be in northern Minnesota! https://t.co/pnHq0gax19

[Michael Melford @michaelmelford]

Enjoying the moonrise with my daughter Caely.
@caelymelford https://t.co/HN2ZwUbUHF

[Michael Melford @michaelmelford]

Amazing fireworks last night in Mystic! https://t.co/kEjGRprdel

[Michael Melford @michaelmelford]

A Great Active vacation with the grandsons in Mystic! Now I need a vacation! https://t.co/oh9BLIBxLW

[Michael Melford @michaelmelford]

To me everyday is Earthday! Where I live now in Rochester Township, Minnesota everyday is Developer day. Breaks my heart but we have and will continue to replace the township board members one election at a time! People want conservation, preservation an… https://t.co/fQJlruEqxf

[Michael Melford @michaelmelford]

@SaveTheRookery @MayorNorton @DMCMN @JMolseed @CatRichert How can I “Like” this when in fact I hate what they’ve done and how the Rochester Township board facilitated it!

[Save the Rookery @SaveTheRookery]

First they cut down some trees, then they cut down all the trees. Developer now illegally building road. Local govt representation matters- we need people elected who represent citizens, not developers. #rochmn @MayorNorton @DMCMN @JMolseed @CatRichert #remembertherookery

[Michael Melford @michaelmelford]

I just purchased this image by my buddy Paul Nicklen to help support humanitarian efforts in the Ukraine. We have raised over $320,000.00 and counting! 100% of profits donated to @directrelief See all the images for sale at https://t.co/IX7w07Pt7o #vita… https://t.co/rnSWSzY53z

[Michael Melford @michaelmelford]

https://t.co/e8cJ2CB5Ga Such an honor to help! So far $180,000.00 raised and still going!
#ukraine #humanitarian #solidarity #vitalimpacts https://t.co/7DMhvjaWAP