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Lauri Novak

@laurinovakphoto.bsky.social

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Lauri Novak is an award-winning fine art photographer, photo tour guide and author. Fine art photographer with insightful and thought-provoking perspectives. Polar Opposites Book https://laurinovak.com/ https://linktr.ee/laurinovakphotograph

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Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 1d

Nicely framed #MountainMonday from @tjconroy.bsky.social

Terry Conroy @tjconroy.bsky.social · 1d

Hermit Peak in Sept 2021 before the big fire in the spring of 2022, New Mexico.
#MountainMonday #landscape #hermitpeak #newmexico #Eastcoastkin #photography #naturephotography📷

Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 1d

Fall vibes for #MountainMonday from @rjrock.bsky.social

Rock @rjrock.bsky.social · 1d

“Road to the Peak”

The Cordova Pass road winds through the San Isabel Forest, where gold aspens lead the eye toward a distant, snow-capped summit.

#EastCoastKin #Photography #LandscapePhotography #MountainMonday #BlueSkyMonday #Fujifilm #PhotographersofBlueSky

A narrow dirt road stretches forward through the dense San Isabel National Forest. The track, covered in scattered yellow leaves, curves slightly as it disappears into a stand of brilliant golden aspens framed by dark evergreens. In the distance, a rugged mountain peak rises sharply, its rocky face catching faint light beneath a pale, overcast sky. The autumn foliage glows warmly against the cool greens and blues of the forest, creating a sense of depth and quiet anticipation.
The scene captures a transitional moment—early fall, when the first snow dusts the high peaks and the world feels both alive and on the cusp of stillness. It’s an image about the pull of the horizon, the promise of solitude, and the calm that waits just beyond the bend.

Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 1d

Beautiful #MountainMonday of Mr. Baring from @scott-g-p.bsky.social

Scott-G-P @scott-g-p.bsky.social · 1d

The North Face of #MtBaring, Washington State
#MountainMonday

Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 1d

The Alps are peeking out for #MountainMonday from @fhpowellwriter.bsky.social

Francis H Powell writer and poet @fhpowellwriter.bsky.social · 1d

#MountainMonday
#photo Francis H Powell
#Alps

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Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 1d

A moody #MountainMonday from @calandscapeart.bsky.social

Larry Darnell @calandscapeart.bsky.social · 1d

Drizzle begins Felton Heughts 900’ 56f 79%rh 28.81 0wind #CAwx #santacruzmountains #MountainMonday #BlueSkyMonday #nature #landscape #photography #TheWildImages #weareroamers #solitude #EastCoastKin

Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 2d

it never ends!

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Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 2d

Good morning, the sky outside of my window is popping with pink clouds!

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Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 2d

Going to be (already is) gorgeous.

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Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you - me too. So over the heat and humidity we've had!

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Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks so much!

Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you, Robyn. It was a gorgeous morning.

Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 2d

So ready and happy for fall weather. It was #Stunday for me to wander around by the river and in the woods this morning.

#EastCoastKin #SeeWithLauri #PhotographersUnited #Photography #NaturePhotography #Fall

Tree with yellow/orange leaves reflecting in a still river. A bit of light fog on the surface of the river.

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Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks, Susan!

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Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks!

Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 4d

Doing a little catching up there are you? Thanks so much!!

Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks, Jaycee - use for those old self-portrait themes from the G+ days! haha.

Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 4d

Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday October 11, 2025
The theme is #Glow

An old self-portrait

#EastCoastKin #SeeWithLauri #Photography #SelfPortrait #PhotographersUnited #G+Circles #ArcanumAlumni #LitUp

Self-portrait using small round paper patio lanterns as a light source, holding them in my hands near my face.

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Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 4d

Happy Weekend!

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Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 5d

I hear you and it's so much healthier to not be on it relentlessly. I've gotten pretty good and ignoring the crap myself.

It's also amazing how much more productive I am when not scrolling mindlessly!!

Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 5d

I miss seeing you, but this is exactly how it should be. It's unnecessary pressure put upon us by social media. Hugs!!

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Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 6d

I've been writing and posting on @medium for a while now. Some of it you've seen before, a lot of it you may not have.
It's not all about photography, but it is populated with images, photography tips, inspiration and motivation.

Today, I published my 600th story!

medium.com/read-or-die/...

My 600th Story!

My writing has slowed down.

medium.com

Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you!

Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you. She was a dream to work with and made it easy for me.

Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 7d

I thought I'd stick with the same location as yesterday's image.

There are so many ways to photograph this location.

In 2019, a friend asked me to photograph her daughter.

I'm putting this out there to keep myself accountable for a project I'm working on.

#EastCoastKin #SeeWithLauri

Ballet dancer on pointe reflected in curved glass wall of windows. She is reflected 4 times in the windows.

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Lauri Novak @laurinovakphoto.bsky.social · 7d

If you've been following me for any length of time, you know I'm a little obsessed with reflections.

This is a cropped phone shot from Chicago. It's a cool spot for reflections.
I'm putting this out there to keep myself accountable for a project I'm working on.

#EastCoastKin #FineArtPhotography

Chicago Tribune Building reflected in the building across the way.

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