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Sue Runkowski[a]

@thatelusiveimage.bsky.social

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Visual artist | My art acts as a mirror to the viewer’s own stories, evoking emotions and thoughts that might otherwise remain unspoken. It’s about creating a shared space for connection through the language of visual storytelling.

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Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Sep 18

Butterfly sanctuary at the University of Florida in Gainesville

#butterflies #butterflysanctuary #butterflyrainforest

Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Sep 17

Two wild hibiscus blossoms glowing pink in the late summer sun.

#EastCoastKin #Wildflowers #Hibiscus #Flowers #Flower #bloomscrolling #NaturePhotography #FlowerPhotography #Photography

Two bright pink hibiscus flowers bloom among tall grasses and green leaves. One flower faces forward, showing its yellow and red center, while the other tilts to the side. The surrounding leaves have small holes, adding a natural, slightly weathered look to the scene.

Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Sep 16

Old #surfers never die, they just get bored.

#EastCoastKin #surfing #beach #surfboard #surfinglife #surflife #photography #surfboards #beachlife #beachday #fireisland

A decorative outdoor display with a bamboo fence adorned with three plastic skulls, a model fish, a surfboard painted with a wave, and cutouts of sea creatures including a stingray. Flip-flop sandals are attached to a nearby tree trunk, and thick rope is draped across the scene. Green tree branches and sunlight frame the eclectic arrangement.

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Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Sep 14

#SilentSunday #EastCoastKin #beachlife

View from a sandy cliff with exposed tree roots overlooking a beach and a narrow sandbar stretching into the blue water. The shoreline is bordered by greenery, while the sandbar curves gently into the sea under a clear sky.

Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Sep 8

Found at Bottle Beach, Brooklyn, old tiles meeting worn cement, a little story of time told through cracks, patterns, and textures. #UrbanDecay #Textures #Pattern #BottleBeach #UrbanArchaeology #photography #Brooklyn

Close-up view of a weathered tile floor. The tiles are arranged in a geometric pattern of reddish-brown octagons with small orange square insets. Some tiles are cracked or missing, exposing rough gray cement with irregular patches of white residue, giving the surface an aged and worn appearance.

Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Sep 7

#SilentSunday #EastCoastKin #Birds #Shorebirds #Oystercatcher #naturephotography #beachlife #FireIsland

Two American oyster catchers rest on a sandy beach, surrounded by small shells and scattered driftwood. The birds have black heads, white underbellies, dark brown wings, and long, bright orange-red beaks.

Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Aug 29

Seagull stomp. Nature’s little fisherman at work.

#EastCoastKin #beachLife #FireIsland #birds #seagull

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Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Aug 25

That sounds wonderful, thank you! I’d love to be part of the Birds Feed community

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Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Aug 24

#EastCoastKin #SilentSunday #beachLife #photography #naturephotography #FireIsland #sandpipers

A small flock of sandpipers rests on pale sandy beach. Most of the birds are standing close together with their beaks tucked into their feathers, while one lies flat on the sand. Their plumage is mottled brown, gray, and white, blending softly with the beach.

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Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Aug 15

The iconic #FireIsland Lighthouse standing tall against perfect summer clouds. There's something magical about following the wooden boardwalk through the maritime forest, knowing it leads to this historic beacon that's been guiding ships since 1858.
#EastCoastKin #Lighthouse #beachLife #photography

A tall black-and-white lighthouse rises into a partly cloudy blue sky, framed by green trees and shrubs. A wooden boardwalk winds through the lush vegetation, leading toward the lighthouse in the distance.

Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Aug 13

When a door decides to become abstract art without asking permission. #abstractart #photography #decor #interiordesign

An interior wooden door with a faux woodgrain finish is heavily damaged, with large sections of the surface peeled and broken away, exposing the hollow core and cardboard honeycomb structure inside. The door is partially open, revealing a dimly lit room with cardboard boxes. To the left is a front entry door with decorative glass panels, and to the right stands a tall orange vase with dried decorative plants. The floor has red brick tiles and a black doormat.

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Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Aug 12

Standing tall in cinematic history—the iconic church from Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds in Bodega Bay. Still as hauntingly beautiful as the day it appeared on screen.

#FilmHistory #AlfredHitchcock #TheBirds #BodegaBay #IconicLandmarks #California #photography #architecture

A white wooden church with a tall steeple topped by a cross, featuring pointed arch windows and a central double-door entrance, set against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Aug 10

#SilentSunday #California #NewhallPark #photography #naturephotography #landscapephotography

Lush greenery frames the edge of a calm pond under a clear blue sky. Tall grasses, palm fronds, and leafy shrubs fill the foreground, with wispy pampas grass plumes arching toward the water. Trees and plants line the opposite bank, and distant hills are faintly visible through the foliage.

Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Aug 10

Bright sails, calm waters, and a perfect day for learning to sail at the Berkeley Marina. #California #Berkeley #SailingLife #BerkeleyMarina

A row of small sailboats with bright neon yellow-green sails is docked at a pier, where people in life jackets gather for what appears to be a sailing class. The pier extends into calm blue water, with a hilly, tree-covered shoreline and scattered buildings in the background under a partly cloudy sky. Large rocks and green plants frame the foreground.

Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Aug 7

A sailboat drifts across the San Francisco Bay, framed by the weathered boards of the Berkeley Pier and distant rolling hills. Days like this remind me why I love being near water.

#Sailing #SanFranciscoBayArea #California #photography #nature

A wooden pier extends into choppy blue-green water, supported by dark wooden pilings. The pier has metal railings and a lamp post. In the background, a white sailboat moves across the water against a backdrop of layered mountains in various shades of blue and purple. The sky is partly cloudy with blue and white tones. The water appears active with small whitecaps visible on the surface.

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Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Aug 7

Misty views along the California coast. Sometimes the grayest days hold the most beauty.

#CaliforniaCoast #California #MuirBeach #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #Photography #Nature

A rugged stretch of California coastline is seen from above, with steep, rocky cliffs descending into the Pacific Ocean. Large boulders and sea stacks dot the shoreline and water, while the coastal hills in the distance are partially shrouded in mist. The muted tones of the overcast sky lend a soft, atmospheric quality to the scene. Sparse vegetation covers the cliffs, adding texture to the dramatic landscape.

Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Aug 5

Coastal cliffs, ocean mist, and that wild Northern California magic. Taken from Muir Beach Overlook—one of those places that makes you stop and breathe it all in. #CaliforniaCoast #California #MuirBeach #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotograpy #Photography

A scenic view from Muir Beach Overlook in California, showcasing dramatic coastal cliffs descending into the Pacific Ocean. Layers of rugged, rocky headlands stretch into the distance under a misty sky, while dark green pine trees frame the foreground. A distinctive sea stack juts out of the water near the shoreline. The atmosphere is serene and overcast, typical of the Northern California coast.

Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Aug 3

#SilentSunday #California #palmtrees #photography #naturephotography

Bright green fan-shaped palm fronds overlap under sunlight, creating striking geometric patterns of light and shadow. The intricate checkerboard-like shadow from one frond is cast onto another, highlighting the fine lines and texture of the leaves. Blue sky and additional foliage are visible in the background.

Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Jul 22

Nature’s sculpture. Time carves its own art.

#EastCoastKin #photography #landscapephotography #camsuettstatepark #nature #art

A close-up photo of a weathered tree trunk with a large hollowed-out section, creating a natural window through which sunlit forest branches and green foliage are visible. The bark is deeply textured and gnarled, showcasing the tree’s age and character.

Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Jul 11

Garden, New Orleans

A quiet moment behind the gate—lush with shadow, memory, and Southern stillness. My polymer gravure print captures a hidden garden path in New Orleans, where time seems to blur and hush.

#Printmaking #PhotoPolymerGravure #print #FineArtPhotography #NewOrleans #art

Sepia-toned polymer gravure print of a lush garden scene in New Orleans, framed by an ornate wrought iron gate and arch. Dense foliage and leafy plants fill the foreground and midground, creating a sense of depth and enclosure. In the distance, a narrow path leads to a small gate partially hidden by shadows. The print has a rich, textured quality with soft contrast, lending it a nostalgic, timeless atmosphere. The image is signed © Sue Runkowski.

Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Jul 10

Seashells, sand, and a little love for Fire Island.
#FireIsland #FireIslandNationalSeashore #BeachLove #LighthouseViews #beachlife #beach #lighthouse #ShellArt #CoastalVibes

A heart shape made of white seashells is arranged on a sandy beach, with the letters "F I" outlined inside the heart. In the background stands a tall black-and-white striped lighthouse with a red-roofed building at its base, under a partly cloudy sky. The scene is peaceful and coastal, evoking a sense of love for Fire Island.

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Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Jul 8

Aloha from the tropi-kitsch zone. Barbie’s living her best windswept life in front of this rusty palm paradise. Fast food fashion and beach vibes.

#FoundArt #Barbie #BeachsideWeirdness #photography #FireIsland #KismetFireIsland #Kismet #KismetNY #beach #beachlife

A Barbie doll with tousled blonde hair and a pink dress patterned with fast food items poses with arms raised beside a decorative metal and ceramic palm tree. The palm tree has rusted metal leaves and a glossy, segmented trunk. The backdrop includes bamboo poles and a weathered wooden structure, giving the scene a tropical, kitschy vibe.

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Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Jul 7

Black-eyed Susans showcasing their peak summer display with vibrant golden blooms and distinctive dark centers.
#NativePlants #Rudbeckia #PollinatorGarden #NativeGardening #LandscapeDesign #Horticulture #photography #naturephotography #flowerphotography #EastCoastKin

A dense cluster of bright yellow black-eyed Susan flowers (Rudbeckia) in full bloom, displaying their characteristic golden-yellow petals radiating from dark brown centers. The flowers are growing abundantly in a natural garden setting, surrounded by green foliage and grass. The blooms appear at various stages of flowering, creating a vibrant carpet of yellow against the lush green background. The image shows the flowers from above, capturing the natural, slightly wild growth pattern typical of this hardy perennial wildflower.

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Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Jul 3

Cruising into beach mode. Nothing says summer like a row of turquoise bikes and a boardwalk breeze. Spotted outside Bar Qquatic—where the vibes are as chill as the ride.

#BeachLife #BikeCruiser #FireIslandVibes #beach #FireIsland #KismetFireIsland #Kismet #KismetNY #photography

A row of bright turquoise beach cruiser bicycles is lined up on a wooden boardwalk outside a coastal bar named "Bar Aquatic." One standout yellow bike with a pink wire basket is parked among them. A white fence, a yellow umbrella, and signage for a nearby liquor store are visible in the background, contributing to the relaxed, beach-town atmosphere.

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Sue Runkowski[a] @thatelusiveimage.bsky.social · Jul 3

Spotted on #FireIsland: a white-tailed doe and her curious fawn, perfectly camouflaged in the tall summer grass.

#EastCoastKin #NaturePhotography #deer #doe #fawn #wildlifephotography #FireIslandNationalSeashore #photography #beachlife

A white-tailed doe and her fawn stand alert in a sunlit meadow filled with tall grasses and wildflowers. The doe gazes directly at the camera with ears perked, while the spotted fawn partially hides behind the grass, peeking out cautiously. Dense green foliage forms the background, suggesting a woodland or coastal habitat.