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Walking Far
@walkingfar.bsky.social
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Not that far…

You can call me AL
Tourist photographer. Occasionally one comes out not half bad.
All photos taken by me unless reposts or otherwise credited. Captured with Sony a6400 or phone. See Media tab for my photos only.
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Walking Far @walkingfar.bsky.social · Dec 15
The world needs more bridges right now.

#Venice #Venezia #Italy #photography #travel
Ponte di Quintavale runs between Castello and Isola di San Pietro
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This tree was looking rather pleased with itself...

#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #landscape #LandscapePhotography #trees #nature #woodland #scape
Black and white photograph of a strikingly twisted, thick-trunked tree with many bare, contorted branches, standing prominently in the foreground of a woodland. The tree is lit by sunlight coming from the side, casting deep, contrasting shadows on the ground, which is covered in fallen leaves. The background shows more dense, bare-branched trees, with some sunlight filtering through.
November 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Morning fog on the Forth and Clyde Canal, central #Scotland

#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #landscape #LandscapePhotography #ukcanals #canal
Black and white atmospheric image of a pedestrian bridge over a canal, heavily shrouded in dense morning fog with the bridge's reflection visible in the water.
November 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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From a local walk earlier in central #Scotland

#Scape #ForestFriday

#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #landscape #LandscapePhotography
Black and white image of a path lined with birch trees, featuring long, dramatic shadows cast across the ground by the low sun.
November 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Another image of the Waverley, the last seagoing passenger-carrying paddle steamer in the world. Seen here docked at Custom House Quay Greenock in western #Scotland picking up passengers for a cruise to Arrochar on Loch Long
#photography #travel #monochrome #blackandwhite #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono
Black and white close-up of the PS Waverley paddle steamer docked, showing the bow, passengers, and draped pennant flags.
November 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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From a recent visit to #Edinburgh Castle #Scotland
The western battlements walk 3/3

#photography #travel #monochrome #blackandwhite #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #landscape #LandscapePhotography
November 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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From a recent visit to #Edinburgh Castle #Scotland
The western battlements walk 2/3

#photography #travel #monochrome #blackandwhite #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #landscape #LandscapePhotography
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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From a recent visit to #Edinburgh Castle #Scotland
The western battlements walk 1/3

#photography #travel #monochrome #blackandwhite #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #landscape #LandscapePhotography
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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The Waverley, the last seagoing passenger-carrying paddle steamer in the world sails in UK coastal waters. Seen here leaving Greenock in western #Scotland heading to Arrochar on Loch Long

#photography #travel #monochrome #blackandwhite #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #landscape #LandscapePhotography
Black and white image of the PS Waverley paddle steamer sailing away, leaving a large white wake against a backdrop of distant hills and mountains.
November 17, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Sometimes better to be part of the crowd (on the Rialto Bridge) looking out than looking up at the crowd....

#venezia #italy #photography #travel #monochrome #blackandwhite #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono
#photographersofbluesky
A view of the Grand Canal Venice from the Rialto Bridge. There is a water bus in the foreground with gondolas and another water bus further back. The Grand Canal is lined with palaces which are outlined against a moody sky
November 11, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Seems like a crime to take the color out of #Burano but guilty as charged in the pursuit of shadows... 🕶️🔦

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekSForShadows
#venezia #italy #photography #travel #monochrome #blackandwhite #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono
A dramatic black and white image of a narrow Burano canal, centered on the leaning bell tower rising above brightly lit buildings. Boats and pilings line the foreground of the dark waterway, contrasting with the sharp shadows cast by the low sun and the moody, dark sky.
November 5, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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The iconic Eilean Donan Castle in Scotland.

#scotland #Castles #PhotographersofBlueSky
#bnw #monochrome #classicmonochrome #blackandwhite #Photography
October 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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The Boat
Lake Windermere Cumbria
England 1990

#blackandwhitephotography
#bnwphotography
#filmphotography
#landscapephotography
#blueskyartshow
#photography
#analogphotography
#fineartphotography
#artphoto
#darkroomphoto
#monophotography
The Boat Lake Windermere Cumbria England 1990 #blackandwhitephotography #bnwphotography #filmphotography #landscapephotography #blueskyartshow #photography #analogphotography #fineartphotography #artphoto #darkroomphoto #monophotography
October 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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'Seasons Change, Bridge Remains'

Historic Wensley Bridge, its stone arches spanning the River Ure, under a dramatic and moody autumnal sky.

Sparty 🍂

#EastCoastKin #Photography #ColorADay #RedWed #ArtYear #Art #PhotographersofBluesky #Travel #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueskyArt #Architecture #Nature
The photo depicts the historic Wensley Bridge, a stone arch bridge spanning the River Ure, under a dramatic and moody sky. The composition is arranged with the bridge angled from the lower left, leading the viewer's eye across the water towards the trees on the right bank. The bridge itself is a prominent feature, constructed from large, weathered grey stone blocks with patches of green moss and lichen covering its surface, hinting at its age and long history. Two distinct pointed arches are visible, with the downstream side of the bridge showcasing a mixture of architectural styles, including these likely 15th-century arches and a broader, more modern arch. The water beneath the bridge is dark and reflective, creating a near-perfect mirror image of the arches, the foliage, and the overcast sky. The riverbank in the foreground is a mix of small grey pebbles, gravel, and sparse, dry grass, with a small spit of land protruding slightly into the calm water. Autumnal colours dominate the foliage, particularly on the far bank where tall trees glow with vibrant shades of orange, yellow, and deep russet, providing a warm contrast to the cooler tones of the stone and water. The trees are full and lush, creating a dense line of colour against the horizon. The sky is a dramatic canvas of deep, bruised-looking clouds in shades of blue and dark grey, with streaks of brighter light peeking through, suggesting the sun is either setting or rising behind the clouds. This interplay of light and shadow, with the vibrant autumn colours set against the cool, ancient stone and dark water, creates a powerful and evocative scene of natural and historical beauty. The image conveys a sense of tranquility and the passage of time, with the serene reflection on the water and the enduring presence of the stone bridge.
October 22, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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14C Dundonald Castle in sw #Scotland was the historic home of Robert II, Robert the Bruce’s grandson. Has some great events around Halloween like Movies at the Castle - Hotel Transylvania and Spooky Tours at night.

#photography #travel #monochrome #blackandwhite #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #Castles
A dramatic black and white photograph of an old castle. A pathway leads directly toward the castle entrance, flanked by grassy mounds on either side. A flag flies from a small pole fixed to the top right of the wall. The sky is filled with moody clouds.
October 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Pogerola is a small town sitting high above the #AmalfiCoast #italy with stunning views. The church of Santa Marina Vergine is one of several in the area. Not many tourists visit.

#photography #travel #monochrome #blackandwhite #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #landscape #LandscapePhotography
A dramatic black and white image capturing the coastal view from Pogerola. The foreground shows a historic church with a prominent arched facade and a short, tiered bell tower. It overlooks the vast dark Tyrrhenian Sea, with a distant cargo ship on the water and mountains visible under a heavily clouded sky.
October 19, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Not sure the world needs another photo of these towers in Villa Rufolo in #Ravello looking over the #AmalfiCoast #italy, but here’s my contribution to the collection anyway…..

#photography #travel #monochrome #blackandwhite #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #landscape #LandscapePhotography
A tall central pine tree is silhouetted against a bright sky. Below the tree are two weathered domed towers. In the background the vast calm Mediterranean Sea stretches to the horizon. There are some clouds visible on the horizon.
October 14, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Taken whilst visiting The Enchanted Forest, an immersive outdoor experience set in Fiscally Wood near Pitlochry in #Scotland

#photography #travel #landscape #EastCoastKin #forest
#woodland #nature #trees
A forest at night is bathed in a deep, vibrant blue and purple light, illuminating the tall, dark silhouettes of the trees. Below them the forest floor is transformed into a chaotic web of bright, glowing white and purple light trails, creating the illusion of glowing root systems or veins spreading across the dark ground.
October 13, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Spirited Merced, Yosemite Natl Park, CA
#photography #landscape #landscapephotography #naturephotography #nature #fineartphotography #monochromephoto #monochromephotography #bwphoto #bw #bnw #classicmono #eastcoastkin #california #californiaphotography #yosemite #yosemitephotography #rivers #cascade
September 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Good Morning Gang! Hope you are all well. Happy weekend to ya! One image this morning a Mono infrared shot at 830nm. I have been trying diligently to up my mono game some. Be safe out there today!! #photography
Good Morning Gang! Hope you are all well. Happy weekend to ya! One image this morning a Mono infrared shot at 830nm. I have been trying diligently to up my mono game some. Be safe out there today!! #photography
October 4, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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young-spartacus.bsky.social
'Gothic Greys'

A haunting shot of Whitby Abbey. Some scary stories about it in the alt-text!

Have a spook-tacular day my #Bluesky friends!

Sparty 👻

#EastCoastKin #Photography #ColorADay #BWFri #Scape #Art #ClassicMono #Travel #PhotographersofBluesky #ArtYear #BlueskyArt #POTD #31DaysofHalloween
A striking monochrome photograph captures the majestic ruins of Whitby Abbey, perched dramatically on the East Cliff overlooking the North Sea in North Yorkshire. The image emphasises the abbey's ancient, Gothic grandeur and the atmospheric setting, enhanced by an overcast sky. The central focus is the ruined shell of the 13th-century Benedictine abbey, showcasing its impressive Gothic architecture with towering pointed arches and intricate stonework. The surviving portions of the eastern arm & north transept stand prominently against the sky. Rendered in mono, the photo accentuates the dramatic & haunting quality of the ruins. The heavily clouded, ominous sky casts the abbey in a brooding light, contributing to the evocative atmosphere often associated with the site. The abbey is set amidst a field of tall, wild grasses that sway in the foreground, creating a sense of rugged natural beauty & isolation. In the distance, beyond the abbey ruins & across the headland, glimpses of Whitby's coastline & the North Sea can be seen, hinting at the abbey's clifftop location & panoramic views. A small, solitary figure can be discerned in the far left of the frame, providing a sense of scale & adding a touch of human presence within the vast historical landscape. This figure also enhances the feeling of introspection & awe in the face of such ancient ruins. Spooky lore; A well-known ghost story associated with the abbey is that of a young nun who was bricked up alive as punishment for falling in love and breaking her vow of chastity. Visitors & locals have claimed to hear the screams of the tortured nun within the abbey walls at night. Another legend tells of the first Abbess of Whitby, Lady Hilda, who is said to appear at the highest window of the ruins on dark, stormy nights. Whitby is famously featured in Bram Stoker's novel Dracula. It depicts Count Dracula as a large dog-like creature coming ashore & running up the 199 steps to the graveyard near the abbey.
October 3, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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#classicmono
rjgoodrich.bsky.social Richard J. Goodrich - The Peripatetic Historian @rjgoodrich.bsky.social · Oct 2
Colonnade

A new entry in my Suspended Time series. #Venezia #Venice #Italia
October 2, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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This lucky lot were living the dream on the #AmalfiCoast. They decanted from their boat to have dinner ashore. Briefly wondered if they would mind if I sneaked aboard while they were gone but no rowing boats were available ...

#photography #travel #italy #EastCoastKin #LandscapePhotography
A large white super-yacht sits on the open sea. A glowing full moon hangs in a gradient sky that fades from a pale purple at the top to a darker twilight blue above the horizon.
September 17, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Dating from early 1400s, Castle Campbell in central #Scotland was in Clan Campbell's possession for over 200 years. Burned by Royalist Rebels in 1654, It has since been restored. No rebels were spotted the day I was there.

#photography #travel #monochrome #blackandwhite #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono
A black and white photograph of a castles stone tower, taken from a low angle. The tower has multiple small windows and a prominent round turret on the left side. It stands behind a crumbling stone wall.
September 16, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Pinzolo (Trento)
Il Lago di Nambino a Madonna di Campiglio
August 23, 2025 at 8:11 AM