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Sue Runkowski[a]

@thatelusiveimage

Visual artist and art collector | 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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A close-up photograph of a full moon during a lunar eclipse, glowing deep red against a black night sky. Darker shadowed areas and crater patterns are visible across the surface, creating the dramatic appearance of a “blood moon.”

A close-up photograph of a full moon during a lunar eclipse, glowing deep red against a black night sky. Darker shadowed areas and crater patterns are visible across the surface, creating the dramatic appearance of a “blood moon.”

March 3, 2026 total #LunarEclipse during the #BloodMoon #moon

04.03.2026 01:10 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A snow-covered house at dusk, partially obscured by bare tree branches. Warm white string lights frame a small porch, where glowing star-shaped lanterns in red and green hang, casting a soft, festive light against the winter evening.

A snow-covered house at dusk, partially obscured by bare tree branches. Warm white string lights frame a small porch, where glowing star-shaped lanterns in red and green hang, casting a soft, festive light against the winter evening.

#SilentSunday #EastCoastKin #photography #architecture #bluehour #twilight #winter

29.12.2025 00:58 👍 12 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A bright blue vintage pickup truck is decorated for Christmas, with a small evergreen tree in the truck bed topped by a star. Two golden retriever statues wearing green “Merry Christmas” sweaters sit on either side of wrapped gifts, while a Santa Claus figure stands behind them. Evergreen garlands line the truck bed, and tall trees fill the background.

A bright blue vintage pickup truck is decorated for Christmas, with a small evergreen tree in the truck bed topped by a star. Two golden retriever statues wearing green “Merry Christmas” sweaters sit on either side of wrapped gifts, while a Santa Claus figure stands behind them. Evergreen garlands line the truck bed, and tall trees fill the background.

Blue truck hums with cheer
Santa rides with sweatered dogs
Pine scent in cold air
#christmas #merrychristmas #merryxmas #happyholidays

25.12.2025 23:44 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Bare trees tinged with early red buds line the edge of a calm river on an overcast day. Their branches form a dense, textured canopy above the muted browns of undergrowth. At the lower right, a lone white swan rests near the shoreline, adding a small but striking focal point against the subdued landscape.

Bare trees tinged with early red buds line the edge of a calm river on an overcast day. Their branches form a dense, textured canopy above the muted browns of undergrowth. At the lower right, a lone white swan rests near the shoreline, adding a small but striking focal point against the subdued landscape.

Nature’s gradual transition signals the approach of winter.

Red branches whisper,
Autumn clings to river’s edge—
Stillness holds the shore.

#EastCoastKin #photography #NaturePhotography #FallFoliage #AutumnColors

05.12.2025 02:27 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Golden-yellow, feathery maple leaves hang from thin branches, softly lit by sunlight against a dark, blurred background.

Golden-yellow, feathery maple leaves hang from thin branches, softly lit by sunlight against a dark, blurred background.

Golden leaves drifting
Light whispers through fragile veins
Autumn holds its breath

#EastCoastKin #photography #NaturePhotography #FallFoliage #AutumnColors

04.12.2025 00:49 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Sunlit yellow autumn leaves fill the frame as branches crisscross overhead, with patches of bright blue sky visible through the glowing canopy.

Sunlit yellow autumn leaves fill the frame as branches crisscross overhead, with patches of bright blue sky visible through the glowing canopy.

Golden hour caught in the leaves.

Golden leaves aglow
Branches stitch the autumn light
Blue sky breathing through

#EastCoastKin #photography #AutumnColors #FallFoliage #NaturePhotography

01.12.2025 02:09 👍 11 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Sunlit autumn leaves in shades of gold, yellow, green, and brown blanket the forest floor, with a feathery golden grass plume lying diagonally across the center, glowing in warm light and casting soft shadows.

Sunlit autumn leaves in shades of gold, yellow, green, and brown blanket the forest floor, with a feathery golden grass plume lying diagonally across the center, glowing in warm light and casting soft shadows.

Autumn’s quiet poetry on the forest floor.

Dappled sunlight drifts
across a quilt of bright leaves
autumn breath held still.

#EastCoastKin #photography #AutumnColors #FallFoliage #NaturePhotography

29.11.2025 00:34 👍 12 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A view looking up through the dense canopy of a tree covered in vivid red, slender, star-shaped autumn leaves. Sunlight filters through the foliage, creating a glowing mosaic of reds, oranges, and hints of green. The rough trunk of the tree rises on the left side, while patches of blue sky peek through the intricate web of branches and leaves.

A view looking up through the dense canopy of a tree covered in vivid red, slender, star-shaped autumn leaves. Sunlight filters through the foliage, creating a glowing mosaic of reds, oranges, and hints of green. The rough trunk of the tree rises on the left side, while patches of blue sky peek through the intricate web of branches and leaves.

Red leaves catch the sun—
Autumn’s quiet fire above,
Sky framed in ember.

#EastCoastKin #photography #AutumnColors #FallFoliage #NaturePhotography

28.11.2025 01:50 👍 14 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A close-up of a small, weathered doll part—specifically the lower half of a plastic figure—hanging upside down from a rustic wooden fence. The doll’s legs are spread slightly, and a clear, teardrop-shaped container filled halfway with water is attached where the torso would be, giving the appearance of a peculiar hybrid object. Behind it, vertical wooden slats and rusty wire create a rough, natural backdrop. Sunlight highlights the water-filled bulb, making it gleam against the muted, textured surroundings.

A close-up of a small, weathered doll part—specifically the lower half of a plastic figure—hanging upside down from a rustic wooden fence. The doll’s legs are spread slightly, and a clear, teardrop-shaped container filled halfway with water is attached where the torso would be, giving the appearance of a peculiar hybrid object. Behind it, vertical wooden slats and rusty wire create a rough, natural backdrop. Sunlight highlights the water-filled bulb, making it gleam against the muted, textured surroundings.

An intriguing assemblage — eerie, inventive, and strangely captivating.

#EastCoastKin #FoundArt #Assemblage #PublicArt #photography #beachlife #doll

27.11.2025 02:01 👍 9 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A vintage black-and-white sheriff’s patrol car, likely from the 1960s, is parked along a quiet lakeside road. The classic sedan features a gold star emblem on the front door and a single red emergency light on the roof. Behind the car, a chain-link fence borders the lake, with bare trees and houses visible across the water on a clear day.

A vintage black-and-white sheriff’s patrol car, likely from the 1960s, is parked along a quiet lakeside road. The classic sedan features a gold star emblem on the front door and a single red emergency light on the roof. Behind the car, a chain-link fence borders the lake, with bare trees and houses visible across the water on a clear day.

Spotting this vintage sheriff’s cruiser by the lake felt like stepping straight into a classic TV scene.
#photography #ClassicCars #VintageVibes

25.11.2025 22:54 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A hollowed-out tree stump in a forest has been turned into a small woodland shrine. Inside the stump sits a small figurine of a person playing a stringed instrument, surrounded by smooth pebbles and shells. More stones are arranged across the top edge of the stump, along with a green beaded necklace and a small bracelet. Lush green leaves and forest floor debris surround the natural shrine.

A hollowed-out tree stump in a forest has been turned into a small woodland shrine. Inside the stump sits a small figurine of a person playing a stringed instrument, surrounded by smooth pebbles and shells. More stones are arranged across the top edge of the stump, along with a green beaded necklace and a small bracelet. Lush green leaves and forest floor debris surround the natural shrine.

#SilentSunday #EastCoastKin #WoodlandShrine #ForestFinds #FoundArt #ForestMagic #TrailTreasures #SacredNature #NaturePhotography #photography #QuietPlaces

23.11.2025 20:15 👍 13 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A sparkling harbor with sunlight reflecting off rippling water, framed by tall dried reeds and marsh grasses in the foreground. Wooded hills line the distant shore under a bright blue sky filled with white and gray clouds. The scene captures a serene late autumn day with golden light illuminating the water's surface.

A sparkling harbor with sunlight reflecting off rippling water, framed by tall dried reeds and marsh grasses in the foreground. Wooded hills line the distant shore under a bright blue sky filled with white and gray clouds. The scene captures a serene late autumn day with golden light illuminating the water's surface.

Reeds bend in cold wind—
sunlight dances on the waves,
clouds drift through blue sky.

#LongIsland #Nature #Photography #NaturePhotography

20.11.2025 00:19 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A highly reflective silver car, styled like a luxury taxi, is covered in rows of rhinestones along its body, doors, and hood. A rooftop sign reads “SWAROVSKI SKIMS” in illuminated lettering. The car is driving on a New York City street beside a building with scaffolding, and its chrome wheels and mirrored surface give it a flashy, attention-grabbing appearance.

A highly reflective silver car, styled like a luxury taxi, is covered in rows of rhinestones along its body, doors, and hood. A rooftop sign reads “SWAROVSKI SKIMS” in illuminated lettering. The car is driving on a New York City street beside a building with scaffolding, and its chrome wheels and mirrored surface give it a flashy, attention-grabbing appearance.

When your rideshare shows up looking like it’s headed to the Met Gala.

#NYC #UrbanArt #OnlyInNYC #UrbanPhotography #photography

19.11.2025 00:16 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A long wooden boardwalk curves gently through tall, sunlit marsh grasses under a soft, hazy afternoon sky. The low sun creates a bright glow on the horizon and casts subtle shadows along the smooth walkway, leading the eye toward the distant coastline. Trees and reeds frame the path on both sides, giving the scene a peaceful, serene atmosphere.

A long wooden boardwalk curves gently through tall, sunlit marsh grasses under a soft, hazy afternoon sky. The low sun creates a bright glow on the horizon and casts subtle shadows along the smooth walkway, leading the eye toward the distant coastline. Trees and reeds frame the path on both sides, giving the scene a peaceful, serene atmosphere.

Autumn’s pale sun glows,
Marsh reeds whisper toward the sea—
A quiet path warms.

#EastCoastKin #photography #beachlife #autumn

17.11.2025 23:46 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A cut tree branch nestled among pine needles has been painted to resemble a whimsical face. The flat end of the branch shows two bright pink circles for eyes and a curved pink smile below. Additional neon green and pink paint patches decorate the bark, giving the branch a playful, character-like appearance against a backdrop of leaves and twigs.

A cut tree branch nestled among pine needles has been painted to resemble a whimsical face. The flat end of the branch shows two bright pink circles for eyes and a curved pink smile below. Additional neon green and pink paint patches decorate the bark, giving the branch a playful, character-like appearance against a backdrop of leaves and twigs.

#SilentSunday #EastCoastKin #graffitiart #dryad #woodnymph #naturephotography #photography

16.11.2025 19:52 👍 10 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Richard Butler from the Psychedelic Furs performs onstage at night, holding a microphone close while wearing tinted glasses, a white shirt with rolled-up sleeves, and a dark vest. Stage lights create a soft glow around him as he gestures with one hand against his chest, adding emotion to the moment.

Richard Butler from the Psychedelic Furs performs onstage at night, holding a microphone close while wearing tinted glasses, a white shirt with rolled-up sleeves, and a dark vest. Stage lights create a soft glow around him as he gestures with one hand against his chest, adding emotion to the moment.

The Psychedelic Furs take “Wrong Train” to new heights — performing live above the city at The Rooftop at Pier 17, NYC. The Brooklyn Bridge never looked (or sounded) better. #PsychedelicFurs #LiveMusic #Concerts #Video #Pfurs #Pier17 #youtube

youtu.be/0tDW_SinxME

14.11.2025 01:17 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A tranquil woodland pond partially covered with green algae and floating leaves, reflecting the surrounding trees and blue sky. A large branch arches low over the water, casting soft shadows and adding depth to the peaceful, sun-dappled scene.

A tranquil woodland pond partially covered with green algae and floating leaves, reflecting the surrounding trees and blue sky. A large branch arches low over the water, casting soft shadows and adding depth to the peaceful, sun-dappled scene.

Still pond, dappled light—
branches cradle sky and leaves,
silence hums with life.

#EastCoastKin #photography #NaturePhotography

13.11.2025 00:29 👍 11 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

LOVE this photo!

11.11.2025 14:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A cluster of orange-yellow mushrooms grows from the rough, dark bark of a tree trunk. The fungi appear layered and slightly spotted, their warm tones contrasting with the textured, rugged surface of the wood.

A cluster of orange-yellow mushrooms grows from the rough, dark bark of a tree trunk. The fungi appear layered and slightly spotted, their warm tones contrasting with the textured, rugged surface of the wood.

#SilentSunday #EastCoastKin #photography #NaturePhotography #Fungi #mushrooms

10.11.2025 02:20 👍 11 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Two black coffee mugs, a metal spoon, and a glass coffee pot rest in a white sink with scattered water droplets. One mug contains milky coffee with a starburst pattern on the surface, while the other holds dark black coffee.

Two black coffee mugs, a metal spoon, and a glass coffee pot rest in a white sink with scattered water droplets. One mug contains milky coffee with a starburst pattern on the surface, while the other holds dark black coffee.

Even the sink tells a story—traces of coffee, shared moments, and quiet beauty in the everyday.

#photography #StillLife #EverydayArt #MorningMoments #DirtyDishes

06.11.2025 02:29 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Rusted iron gate with a circular cross-shaped design in the center, partially flaked with white and brown paint, blocking the entrance to a dimly lit stone corridor with arched ceilings in the background.

Rusted iron gate with a circular cross-shaped design in the center, partially flaked with white and brown paint, blocking the entrance to a dimly lit stone corridor with arched ceilings in the background.

Behind the rust and decay, stories linger.
Time may corrode the metal, but it can’t erase the echoes within these walls.

#EastCoastKin #photography #urbanexploration #abandonedplaces #EasternStatePenitentiary #Philadelphia

05.11.2025 00:08 👍 17 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A close-up view of autumn leaves scattered on the ground, showcasing a mix of yellow, brown, and green hues. A few bright yellow maple leaves stand out among the faded, crumpled leaves and small twigs, capturing the texture and color of fall’s natural decay.

A close-up view of autumn leaves scattered on the ground, showcasing a mix of yellow, brown, and green hues. A few bright yellow maple leaves stand out among the faded, crumpled leaves and small twigs, capturing the texture and color of fall’s natural decay.

Golden leaf still shines,
amid whispers of decay—
autumn breathes its rest.

#EastCoastKin #autumn #NaturePhotography #photography #haiku

04.11.2025 01:48 👍 18 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A sky filled with scattered white altocumulus clouds, creating a textured, dappled pattern against a deep blue background. The soft, fluffy clouds give the impression of a vast, airy blanket stretching across the sky.

A sky filled with scattered white altocumulus clouds, creating a textured, dappled pattern against a deep blue background. The soft, fluffy clouds give the impression of a vast, airy blanket stretching across the sky.

#SilentSunday #EastCoastKin #Clouds #SkyPhotography #photography

02.11.2025 23:37 👍 18 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Two seagulls are perched on top of a wooden sign that reads “Swimming Prohibited” with a red circle and slash over a swimmer icon. The sign stands on a sandy beach with calm blue ocean water and a clear sky in the background.

Two seagulls are perched on top of a wooden sign that reads “Swimming Prohibited” with a red circle and slash over a swimmer icon. The sign stands on a sandy beach with calm blue ocean water and a clear sky in the background.

Sentinels keeping an eye on the no-swimming zone.

#EastCoastKin #BeachLife #Seagulls #Birds #photography #naturephotography

01.11.2025 23:08 👍 12 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A close-up view of a stone gargoyle perched on the edge of a building, its wings raised and one clawed hand extended forward. The weathered statue has a fierce expression and is partially wrapped in a rusty chain. The background shows a clear blue sky.

A close-up view of a stone gargoyle perched on the edge of a building, its wings raised and one clawed hand extended forward. The weathered statue has a fierce expression and is partially wrapped in a rusty chain. The background shows a clear blue sky.

Watching over the city...or waiting for something to awaken on All Hallows' Eve.

#HalloweenVibes #GothicArchitecture #Gargoyle #sculpture #photography

01.11.2025 00:47 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A weathered sign reading “Please Keep Off the Dunes” stands in front of sandy dunes covered with beach grass and wooden fencing under a bright blue sky filled with large, fluffy clouds.

A weathered sign reading “Please Keep Off the Dunes” stands in front of sandy dunes covered with beach grass and wooden fencing under a bright blue sky filled with large, fluffy clouds.

Where golden dunes meet open sky.

#EastCoastKin #LandscapePhotography #Photography #NaturePhotography #CoastalPhotography #BeachLife #DunePreservation

30.10.2025 23:18 👍 14 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A fountain sprays water upward in the center of a calm pond, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage in shades of orange, yellow, and brown. Fallen leaves scatter along the shoreline, and the soft mist from the fountain catches the light, creating a serene fall atmosphere.

A fountain sprays water upward in the center of a calm pond, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage in shades of orange, yellow, and brown. Fallen leaves scatter along the shoreline, and the soft mist from the fountain catches the light, creating a serene fall atmosphere.

Autumn reflections, a quiet moment by the pond. #EastCoastKin #Autumn #photography #NaturePhotography #FallColors

28.10.2025 23:41 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A white-tailed buck stands partially hidden among tall grasses and dense green shrubs. Sunlight highlights its brown coat and antlers as it gazes calmly into the distance, blending naturally into the surrounding vegetation.

A white-tailed buck stands partially hidden among tall grasses and dense green shrubs. Sunlight highlights its brown coat and antlers as it gazes calmly into the distance, blending naturally into the surrounding vegetation.

Spotted this beautiful buck quietly moving through the Fire Island dunes, a calm reminder of how much life thrives just beyond the path.
#EastCoastKin #Wildlife #Nature #FireIsland #photography #naturephotography

28.10.2025 01:26 👍 15 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A rust-colored metal footbridge spans a shallow, rocky river with calm, clear water. The foreground shows smooth stones and patches of sand along the riverbank, while dense green trees line the background, hinting at early autumn.

A rust-colored metal footbridge spans a shallow, rocky river with calm, clear water. The foreground shows smooth stones and patches of sand along the riverbank, while dense green trees line the background, hinting at early autumn.

#SilentSunday #landscape #landscapephotography #naturephotography

27.10.2025 00:10 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A close-up photo of a large sunflower with bright yellow petals against a pale blue sky. The flower’s center shows an unusual pattern of green and brown textures, and several bees are clustered along the lower edge, collecting pollen.

A close-up photo of a large sunflower with bright yellow petals against a pale blue sky. The flower’s center shows an unusual pattern of green and brown textures, and several bees are clustered along the lower edge, collecting pollen.

Summer’s last stand in the Fall. A few busy bees making the most of it.

#EastCoastKin #Bloomscrolling #FlowersOfBluesky #sunflower #nature #photography #naturephotography #bees

22.10.2025 00:23 👍 10 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0