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Linda @linda2.bsky.social · 6d

Diwali and #BlueSkyMonday combined. Happy Diwali to all. I met this dancer in Trafalgar Square at the Diwali celebrations and she was happy to be photographed. We need the light, peace & unity.🕯️

#Diwali #dancers #HumansOfBlueSky #portraiture #PhotographersofBluesky #PhotographersUnited #Diversity

A dancer dressed in a blue outfit goes through her steps as she prepares to perform on stage at the Diwali Celebrations in London.

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photoblair.bsky.social @photoblair.bsky.social · 9d

Hop in.

#Toronto #Rain #BlackAndWhite #Photography

A woman is seen getting into a ride share vehicle outside Meridian Hall in downtown Toronto

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An🌿na @anna099.bsky.social · 8d

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L is for Learning (sort of) @lnsqaf.bsky.social · 17d

Two For Friday (Well 4 Actually - Sort Of) and just a few weeks ago #ForestFriday #HumansOfBlueSky #ClassicMono #ColourADay #BWFriday #Photography #Foto #Canon #EastCoastKin #PhotoHour #Season

A photograph principally of a presumed mother and grandmother carrying a toddler each on a stroll through a wooded area of a local nature reserve. Their path is tree lined and both women are dressed for a late summer hike and carry the children effortlessly on their left hips, seemingly at least). One child is gesturing to something they can see in the trees above them.

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L is for Learning (sort of) @lnsqaf.bsky.social · 10d

Not Elliot, Appropriately Late To This Dusk Party #HumansOfBlueSky #Scape #Transportation #Cycle #Darkness #AlphabetChallenge #WeekPForPink #31DaysOfHalloween #Spooktober #Alien #Fotografia #Canon #Photography #EastCoastKin #PhotoHour

A photo taken from low position featuring prominently the silhouette of a boy walking a bike down a garden path towards a road, near invisible within the image. Against a pink/dusky orange sky streaked with cloud and light at sunset. Visible are cars parked close by and I can only think of Elliot heading off to locate that extra terrestrial being.

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L is for Learning (sort of) @lnsqaf.bsky.social · 10d

Forest Friday Offering - An Autumn Altar - Sort Of #ForestFriday #ThickTrunk #Fungi #Stump #Canon #Photography #Fotografia #Day #EastCoastKin #PhotoHour #Ivy #Nature #Kent #Learning #ForTheFunOfIt #Autumn #Seasons #Outside

A photo of three tree stumps close together, about a metre high each and presumably the same single tree. Atop one is a floret of fungi orange/brown in colour. There is ivy trailing across the floret giving it (the stump) in my mind the appearance of a woodland side table with a decoration or offering on it. In the background are tangled ivy, brambles and sapling. There is an ill focused green plant in the very foreground which I think is a flaw, but I liked the idea of the forest altar so I’ve posted anyway. For The Fun Of It.

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コアラ🐨 @giantkoala.bsky.social · 8d

紅葉の季節が今から楽しみ🍁

@bskyphotos.bsky.social

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コアラ🐨 @giantkoala.bsky.social · 8d

毎年今頃になると菊が食べたくなります。

畑で育てていたこともあるけど、最近はもっぱら産直で🛒🌼

#青空ごはん部
#菊のおひたし

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Luis Cordoba Photographer @luiscordoba.bsky.social · 18d

Join us Thursdays at #humansOfBlueSky, and repost this so more people join us
Show photos about friends and family, strangers, candid and portraits, weddings, birthdays, boudoir. Interpret as board as you can imagine. A celebration of humankind mosaic
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Paul Wileman @paulwileman.bsky.social · 8d

Beautiful quality 💯

Luis Cordoba Photographer @luiscordoba.bsky.social · 9d

The Cycle of Life, #mushroom #macro

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my flowers
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#storytelling #luiscordobapharchive #portrait
#picoftheday #flowers #macroscape #scape #classicmono
#photography #eastcoastkin
#cycle of #life

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Luis Cordoba Photographer @luiscordoba.bsky.social · 8d

#Millennium #Park 150 feet of pure #refreshment fully #vertical #Sky-high #splash in the #city #heat. Pure #𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗴𝗼 #𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 Where the #water meets the sky on a #perfect #day #humansOfBluesky

𝗠𝗬 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 at bsky.app/profile/did:...

#luiscordobapharchive #portrait #BlueSkyArtShow
#photography

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Sparty® @young-spartacus.bsky.social · 8d

For #BirdOfTheDay theme #Black here's a Carrion Crow balancing this coastal scene's composition.
Herd Groyne, South Shields

Sparty 🙏🏼

#EastCoastKin #Photography #ColorADay #GreenSat #Nature #Travel #BlueskyArtshow #Vertical #PhotographersofBluesky #Art #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueskyArt #Architecture

A photo featuring a prominent black bird, a red lighthouse, & an expansive sea under a vast sky.
In the foreground, a large, dark-feathered crow, is the central subject. It is perched atop a weathered wooden post, which holds a white, rectangular sign. The bird faces the camera, with its head cocked, revealing a keen, dark eye. Its feathers appear thick & glossy, with a subtle sheen that catches the light. The post itself is a sturdy, dark wood, contrasting with the sign that is blank and worn, showing scuffs & marks. The base of the post is surrounded by dry, golden-brown grasses & reeds, which are slightly blurred from a shallow depth of field that focuses on the bird & the post.
To the left, the iconic red lighthouse stands out against the muted backdrop. Its vibrant red paint is a stark splash of colour, with visible structural details like the metal railings & the light housing at the top.
The middle ground is dominated by the calm, grey-blue water of the North Sea. The water's surface is smooth, with gentle ripples near the shoreline. A long, concrete pier extends from the land into the sea, defining the harbour entrance. At the far end another smaller lighthouse can be seen, a distant point of interest that provides a sense of scale & depth. The horizon is a clean, straight line where the sea meets the sky.
The sky above is a dramatic canvas of blue & white. Patches of bright blue peek through a layer of soft, greyish-white clouds, which are scattered across the frame. The light comes from the right, casting a gentle illumination on the scene. The overall mood of the photo is serene yet slightly dramatic, with the bold colours & strong lines of the man-made structures grounding the natural elements of the sea & sky. The composition draws the eye from the immediate foreground subject to the wider landscape, creating a sense of place & atmosphere. The image is rich in texture & colour, from the bird's feathers to the weathered wood & the vibrant red paint.

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Paul Wileman @paulwileman.bsky.social · 9d

Awe thank you Luis, I really appreciate that. It has always been one of my favourite photographs 🙏🙏

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Jaycee Crawford / Vision Logic Images @jaycee-visionlogic.bsky.social · 19d

#ImageAndVerse

Breezie @breeze420.bsky.social · 19d

"I cannot say whether things will get better if we change; what I can say is they must change if they are to get better."

-Georg C. Lichtenberg

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Niko J @nikojln2016.bsky.social · Sep 7

The promise of spring and summer.
🌱🌸💮🏵

📍South Kensington, London SW7

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Niko J @nikojln2016.bsky.social · Sep 14

Today I was planning to go for a walk around the garden of a neighbourhood palace. But thanks to inaccurate weather forecasts and the unpredictability of nature, I stayed home to shelter from the rain.

Here's a picture from a previous walk around the Sunken Garden. 🌱💮

📍Kensington Palace, London

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Sparty® @young-spartacus.bsky.social · 22d

'Snowberries Business'

After the pink flowers of the Symphoricarpos Albus bloom and fertilise, they develop into green berries that ripen into pearl-white.

Sparty 💚🤍

#EastCoastKin #Photography #ColorADay #GreenSat #Nature #Art #ArtYear #PhotographersofBluesky #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueskyArt #POTD

The image captures a close-up of a Symphoricarpos albus, aka snowberry, showcasing a cluster of its distinctive white berries against a soft, dark & out-of-focus natural background. The central focus is sharply on the pendulous bunch of spherical, opaque white berries, clustered tightly on a slender stem. Each individual berry is smooth & plump, varying slightly in size but consistently exhibiting a pure, almost luminous white hue that contrasts vividly with the deeper tones of the foliage and background. Some berries reveal subtle imperfections, adding a touch of authenticity to their pristine appearance.
Delicate water droplets, glistening like tiny jewels, adorn both the berries and the surrounding green leaves, suggestive of recent rain. These droplets catch and reflect light, enhancing the visual texture and adding a fresh, vibrant quality to the scene. The leaves are a rich, verdant green, with visible veins & slightly serrated edges, many also bearing the sparkling water droplets. They are arranged on thin, reddish-brown stems that provide structural support to the heavy berry cluster.
The background is a beautifully rendered bokeh of muted greens & browns, creating a sense of depth and isolating the subject with remarkable clarity. The shallow depth of field ensures that the viewer's attention is drawn directly to the intricate details of the snowberries and their immediate foliage, while the blurred background hints at a dense, natural setting of a forest floor. The lighting is soft & diffused, filtered through dense canopy, casting gentle shadows & highlighting the berries' roundness without harsh glare. The overall mood is serene and natural, emphasising the quiet beauty of this common, yet striking, winter fruit. The composition is balanced, with the berry cluster positioned slightly off-centre, leading the eye naturally through the frame. The image effectively conveys the delicate beauty & texture of the snowberry plant in its natural, damp environment.

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Sparty® @young-spartacus.bsky.social · 22d

'Fall Leaves, Fall'

"Every leaf speaks bliss to me
Fluttering from the autumn tree"

Happy #StunDay my #Bluesky friends
Sparty 🍂

•River Ure, near Jervaulx•

#EastCoastKin #Photography #ColorADay #OrangeSun #Nature #Art #PhotographersofBluesky #ImageandVerse

Full poem by Emily Brontë in #AltText

This image captures a serene autumn landscape featuring a winding river and lush, colourful foliage under a dynamic sky.

A relatively calm River Ure dominates the lower and central portion of the frame, flowing from the background towards the foreground. Its surface is reflective, mirroring the soft light from the sky and the warm hues of the surrounding trees.
The foreground along the riverbank is a mix of exposed, rounded river stones and sparse, earthy-toned vegetation, suggesting low water levels and a rocky bed.
The water itself appears shallow in areas close to the bank, revealing the riverbed, and hints at deeper currents in the middle.

The banks of the river are lined with a diverse array of trees and shrubs. On the left, the foliage is predominantly a deep green, indicating evergreen trees or areas where autumn colours haven't fully taken hold.
Further along the right bank, the trees showcase the vibrant colours of autumn, with warm tones of orange, yellow, and some hints of red, creating a striking contrast with the greens.
The density of the trees varies, with some areas appearing as dense woodland and others allowing glimpses of the landscape beyond.

The sky is a significant feature, characterised by a mix of blue patches and dramatic, puffy white and grey clouds, suggesting a slightly overcast, transitional weather condition.
The interplay of light and shadow from the clouds adds depth and character to the scene, highlighting different sections of the river and foliage.
The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility and natural beauty, with the vibrant autumn colours and reflective water creating a peaceful and inviting scene.

Fall, Leaves, Fall
Emily Brontë

Fall, leaves, fall; die, flowers, away;
Lengthen night and shorten day;
Every leaf speaks bliss to me
Fluttering from the autumn tree.
I shall smile when wreaths of snow
Blossom where the rose should grow;
I shall sing when night’s decay
Ushers in a drearier day.

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Francis.coSoares @l1ter-ll.bsky.social · 26d

Santiago de Compostela

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Francis.coSoares @l1ter-ll.bsky.social · 22d

Porto noturno

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Andreas Hirsch @cameraworx.bsky.social · 27d

Huntington Library and Gardens in San Marino

#botanicalgarden #photography

Lily Pond in afternoon light with Reflections of the surrounding foliage.

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Niko J @nikojln2016.bsky.social · 25d

Some colour for you. Spotted outside a famous pub on the King's Road. 🌱🌸🏵

📍Chelsea, London SW3

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Luis Cordoba Photographer @luiscordoba.bsky.social · 26d

Join us every Thursday at #humansOfBlueSky , repost so more people join us
Show photos about friends and family, strangers, candid and portraits, weddings, birthdays, boudoir. Interpret as board as you can imagine. A celebration of humanity and humankind.
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Luis Cordoba Photographer @luiscordoba.bsky.social · 25d

on the street #sakura #celebration
#101facesluiscordoba

My 🔝𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘁 📷 collection ▶️
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𝗺𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲📷▶️
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#𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀📷▶️
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#storytelling #luiscordobapharchive #portrait #art #picoftheday #photography
#humansOfBlueSky #japan #tokyo

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Luis Cordoba Photographer @luiscordoba.bsky.social · 22d

#Beach # days and #easy #ways

𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗮𝘁:
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𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 #𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗢𝗳𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗦𝗸𝘆
𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲
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#storytelling #luiscordobapharchive #eastcoastkin #art #picoftheday #photography #portrait #BlueSkyArtShow #relax

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