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Adrian Rodriguez III

@arodphoto.bsky.social

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Chasing light. In awe of all that dwarfs us. Photographer Getty Images Contributor “Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst” – Henri Cartier-Bresson. #philly #NYC #bw

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Adrian Rodriguez III @arodphoto.bsky.social · May 21

Even among stone giants, the sky is still within reach.

#philly #photography #eastcoastkin #centercity #photographersofbluesky

A dramatic upward view between tall urban buildings, revealing a patch of bright blue sky with soft white clouds. The symmetrical lines of the buildings frame the sky, creating a tunnel-like perspective that draws the eye upward, suggesting height, aspiration, and openness.

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Adrian Rodriguez III @arodphoto.bsky.social · 5d

Hudson NY

#HudsonNY #UrbanSimplicity #BrickWallArt #MinimalistPhotography #TextureAndColor #ArchitectureLovers #ModernAesthetic #eastcoastkin
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A bright white brick wall stands in front of a larger, pale green brick building with peeling paint and patches of red ivy creeping along the top edge. The sky above is vivid blue, dotted with soft white clouds, creating a calm and minimal composition.

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Adrian Rodriguez III @arodphoto.bsky.social · 5d

Hudson NY

#HudsonNY #UrbanSimplicity #BrickWallArt #MinimalistPhotography #TextureAndColor #ArchitectureLovers #ModernAesthetic #eastcoastkin
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Adrian Rodriguez III @arodphoto.bsky.social · 9d

My motives are not my own; I am driven by the world around me.

#ArtThoughts #Impressionism #StreetScene #CreativeJourney #VisualPoetry #ArtQuote #Inspiration #ModernArt #PainterlyMood #eastcoastkin

Impressionist-style painting of a sunlit street corner with a three-story building surrounded by palm trees. The golden light casts colorful reflections across the cobblestone street as a lone figure in a dark dress walks toward the building under a bright, hazy sky.

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Adrian Rodriguez III @arodphoto.bsky.social · 9d

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Adrian Rodriguez III @arodphoto.bsky.social · 9d

My motives are not my own; I am driven by the world around me.

#ArtThoughts #Impressionism #StreetScene #CreativeJourney #VisualPoetry #ArtQuote #Inspiration #ModernArt #PainterlyMood #eastcoastkin

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Adrian Rodriguez III @arodphoto.bsky.social · 11d

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Adrian Rodriguez III @arodphoto.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks Jilly !

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Thanks Katherine ❤️

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Adrian Rodriguez III @arodphoto.bsky.social · 20d

Nothing but love for Philly.

#Philly #Philadelphia #CityOfBrotherlyLove #PhillyLife #UrbanPhotography #PhillyViews #blueskymonday #eastcoastkin

Double-exposure style photo of the Ben Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia. The bridge towers rise into a blue sky, overlaid with leafy silhouettes and reflections, giving the image a dreamy, layered effect.

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Yo brother, in Charleston SC.. celebrating my Bday!

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Beautiful

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Adrian Rodriguez III @arodphoto.bsky.social · Jul 23

We are manicured to perfection

#greensculpture
#arboretumaesthetic
#landscape
#naturalgeometry #eastcoastkin

A meticulously maintained garden scene under a cloudy sky, featuring topiary bushes sculpted into domes, cones, and spirals. A large tree with a mulched base anchors the foreground, while a lush green lawn and hedge line lead to a series of carefully clipped shapes in the background. The entire landscape radiates symmetry and precision.

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Adrian Rodriguez III @arodphoto.bsky.social · Sep 16

Tidy Ho

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This Rocks 🪨

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Adrian Rodriguez III @arodphoto.bsky.social · Sep 15

vice versa

#NYC #newyork #Reflections #UrbanPhotography #StreetView #ViceVersa #Perspective #MirrorShot #NightVibes #VisualPoetry #eastcoastkin

NYC, 43rd street view captured from my bus. The side mirror reflects cars, lights, and skyscrapers behind, while the road ahead stretches forward with parked cars and glowing streetlights. The contrast shows both perspectives—past and present—in one frame.

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Adrian Rodriguez III @arodphoto.bsky.social · Sep 13

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Adrian Rodriguez III @arodphoto.bsky.social · Sep 13

Where butterflies dwell, all burdens fade.

#Butterfly #NatureBeauty #PeacefulMoments #Tranquility #Serenity #CalmVibes #Inspiration #NatureLovers #MindfulMoments #SimpleBeauty #eastcoastkin

Photograph, turned into an illustration Vibrant blue butterfly with black wings edged in white and gold dots rests on a mesh screen, with blurred green leaves in the background.

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Adrian Rodriguez III @arodphoto.bsky.social · Jun 2

I drift through time on a wisp of cloud.

#photography #cloudwatching #poetry #aesthetic #bluesky #eastcoastkin #philly

Photo of a blue sky with light, textured cirrocumulus and cirrostratus clouds. The clouds form rippling and streaked patterns across the sky. Tree branches with leaves frame the top and sides of the image in dark silhouette.

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Adrian Rodriguez III @arodphoto.bsky.social · Jul 22

the observable world

#photography #blackandwhite #streetphotography #observation #visualpoetry #eastcoastkin #philly

Black and white photo of a curved concrete walkway crossing a shallow reflecting pool. On both sides of the pool, people are casually scattered — walking, talking, pushing a stroller, and looking into the water. Large leafy trees fill the background under a cloudy sky. The scene feels calm, introspective, and balanced, inviting quiet observation.

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