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Just getting started in photography and Bluesky seems like a place where that's happening now :) https://www.flickr.com/photos/201677566@N06/ All photos are mine other than reposts

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A single red flower with light pink tips is halfway in the shade and halfway in the sun.  In the center two tendrils curve up and out, both casting shadows on the petals below.

A single red flower with light pink tips is halfway in the shade and halfway in the sun. In the center two tendrils curve up and out, both casting shadows on the petals below.

A pretty little flower for #ColorADay #RedWed

#Photography #Flowers #Bloomscrolling

11.03.2026 12:49 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
An anhinga is perched on top of a bush with green leaves and bright red berries surrounding it.  Its wings are fully outspread to dry out, and it looks up and to the right.  Behind are green trees catching the light of the morning sun.

An anhinga is perched on top of a bush with green leaves and bright red berries surrounding it. Its wings are fully outspread to dry out, and it looks up and to the right. Behind are green trees catching the light of the morning sun.

Good morning! Here's an anhinga drying out its wings for Rob's #BirdOfTheDay themes today. 🌞

#WingsOpenNotFlying #Black&White #Photography #Birds #Anhinga

11.03.2026 12:44 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #WingsOpenNotFlying, birds with wings open on the Floor/Water but not flying, the Alt theme is #Black&White, birds with black & white feathers.

Here's a American Comb Duck, Eastern White Pelican, Scarlet Ibis and a Blacksmith Plover.

#birds #ECK #CanonR5mkii #ZooLife

11.03.2026 07:33 πŸ‘ 136 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 17 πŸ“Œ 14
A little blue heron stands in shallow water up to its lower body with its neck out at a 45 degree angle towards the upper left.  It is perfectly reflected in the blue water below.  The sun shines on its back from the upper right.

A little blue heron stands in shallow water up to its lower body with its neck out at a 45 degree angle towards the upper left. It is perfectly reflected in the blue water below. The sun shines on its back from the upper right.

A little blue heron hunting in the shallows for today's #BirdOfTheDay

#LongNecks #Birds #Photography #ColorADay #BlueTue #AnimalArtTuesday

10.03.2026 20:04 πŸ‘ 54 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A black snake sits coiled in some dead leaves and branches, with its head centered in frame and facing the camera directly.  It stares right at you.  Behind is blurry green leaves and trees.

A black snake sits coiled in some dead leaves and branches, with its head centered in frame and facing the camera directly. It stares right at you. Behind is blurry green leaves and trees.

A little black racer I saw on my photo walk yesterday. It let me get surprisingly close for this shot. 🐍😎

#AnimalArtTuesday #Snakes #Photography #Herps

10.03.2026 20:01 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A sharply focused Eurasian magpie stands alert on a weathered tree stump, its glossy black head and back contrasting with a bright white shoulder and belly. The bird’s pale grey bill and dark, watchful eye are turned slightly to the side, giving it an inquisitive expression. Soft green foliage blurs into the background, isolating the magpie’s striking black-and-white plumage while a few blades of grass sprout from the textured stump beneath its feet.

A sharply focused Eurasian magpie stands alert on a weathered tree stump, its glossy black head and back contrasting with a bright white shoulder and belly. The bird’s pale grey bill and dark, watchful eye are turned slightly to the side, giving it an inquisitive expression. Soft green foliage blurs into the background, isolating the magpie’s striking black-and-white plumage while a few blades of grass sprout from the textured stump beneath its feet.

Good morning. Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Corvidae any bird of the Corvid family. The alt is #LongNecks any bird with a long neck. Good luck. #birds #photography #ECK

10.03.2026 05:39 πŸ‘ 386 πŸ” 69 πŸ’¬ 35 πŸ“Œ 20
A Robin became a frequent visitor to our log cabin in the Forest. Each morning, it would arrive and make self known through song. This is a side profile of the Robin, looking with one eye towards the kitchen window.

A Robin became a frequent visitor to our log cabin in the Forest. Each morning, it would arrive and make self known through song. This is a side profile of the Robin, looking with one eye towards the kitchen window.

Are birds still a thing on #BlueSky? Oh, so they are...!

My contribution to #BirdOfTheDay is the #SideProfiles of the alt theme a #Robin. Two in one

#UKWildlife #Birds #BirdPhotography #Nature #Photography #PhotographersofBluesky

09.03.2026 19:16 πŸ‘ 311 πŸ” 37 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 0
Is it #birdoftheday #blue ?   Any day is good to post from my bird collection don't you feel like giving it love?
oops! I did it #again!! πŸ€β€οΈπŸŽ‰
 
𝗧𝗒𝗣 𝗒𝗙 𝗠𝗬 π—•π—œπ—₯𝗗𝗦  collection ▢️
https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:gkdzhhasll5lweby2pnakh3c/feed/aaahz57tkb3re

#monday #picoftheday #photograper #luiscordobapharchive #nature #birds 
#eastcoastkin #hummingbirds

Is it #birdoftheday #blue ? Any day is good to post from my bird collection don't you feel like giving it love? oops! I did it #again!! πŸ€β€οΈπŸŽ‰ 𝗧𝗒𝗣 𝗒𝗙 𝗠𝗬 π—•π—œπ—₯𝗗𝗦 collection ▢️ https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:gkdzhhasll5lweby2pnakh3c/feed/aaahz57tkb3re #monday #picoftheday #photograper #luiscordobapharchive #nature #birds #eastcoastkin #hummingbirds

Is it #birdoftheday #blue ? Any day is good to post from my bird collection don't you feel like giving it love?
oops! I did it #again!! πŸ€β€οΈπŸŽ‰

𝗧𝗒𝗣 𝗒𝗙 𝗠𝗬 π—•π—œπ—₯𝗗𝗦 collection ▢️
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#monday #picoftheday #photograper #luiscordobapharchive #nature #birds
#eastcoastkin #hummingbirds

09.03.2026 15:34 πŸ‘ 676 πŸ” 125 πŸ’¬ 59 πŸ“Œ 1
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She’s so pretty πŸ•ŠοΈ
Per Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #SideProfiles, the Alt theme is #Robins
#Ring-billedGull #birds #wildlife #nature #photography #scape #outdoors #BlueSkyMonday #thelittlethings #photohour #EastCoastKin

09.03.2026 15:51 πŸ‘ 198 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 1
A close up photograph of a European Robin perched on a lichen covered branch. He is facing slightly forward and looking to the left as viewed showing his distinctive bright orange-red breast, face, and cheeks, bordered by grey-blue on his neck. The background is a buff colour with highlights from the sun shining through the branches of the tree.

A close up photograph of a European Robin perched on a lichen covered branch. He is facing slightly forward and looking to the left as viewed showing his distinctive bright orange-red breast, face, and cheeks, bordered by grey-blue on his neck. The background is a buff colour with highlights from the sun shining through the branches of the tree.

A beautiful Robin for today's #BirdOfTheDay alt theme πŸͺΆ πŸ“·

With so much terrible news and conflict around, noticing the beauty of our natural world, even if for just a moment, brings me comfort and hope. πŸ™ Wishing you all the best week possible. πŸ•ŠοΈ

#Photography #Birds #UKWildlife #EastCoastKin

09.03.2026 17:05 πŸ‘ 258 πŸ” 36 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 2
The sky is struggling to decide the fate of the day.. could there be a storm, could the Sun win … The cloud activity is overhead a very still waterway surrounded by golden grasses.

The sky is struggling to decide the fate of the day.. could there be a storm, could the Sun win … The cloud activity is overhead a very still waterway surrounded by golden grasses.

The clouds are draping and deciding atop the landscape πŸ“·πŸ•ŠοΈ …

09.03.2026 16:44 πŸ‘ 558 πŸ” 89 πŸ’¬ 23 πŸ“Œ 0
A day at the wetlands near sunset. A large tree is on the right among grasses. Water runs between the tree and mountains.

A day at the wetlands near sunset. A large tree is on the right among grasses. Water runs between the tree and mountains.

"Try again. Fail again. Fail better."
-Samuel Beckett

09.03.2026 17:49 πŸ‘ 459 πŸ” 89 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 0
taken from a bamboo boat, the shallow river delta flows smoothly between rice paddies and mounds of karst covered in dense jungle giving the forms animalistic and sometimes fantastically monstrous shapes

taken from a bamboo boat, the shallow river delta flows smoothly between rice paddies and mounds of karst covered in dense jungle giving the forms animalistic and sometimes fantastically monstrous shapes

'of Beasts & Monsters' (2023) -- These Karst Entities, These Biomorphic Creatures Roamed the Land, River & Sea..., Red River Delta, Ninh Bình, North Vietnam

#MountainMonday ✨ #RockinTuesday ✨ #Scape ✨ #ForestFriday ✨

#Photography #Landscape
#Monochrome #ClassicMono
#EastCoastKin #JayceeCrawford

09.03.2026 13:53 πŸ‘ 381 πŸ” 55 πŸ’¬ 17 πŸ“Œ 1
A single blooming pink azalea sits center in the frame, surrounded by blurry branches and other flowers from the same bush.

A single blooming pink azalea sits center in the frame, surrounded by blurry branches and other flowers from the same bush.

The azaleas around here weren't really impacted at all by the unusual cold snaps we have had recently. And thank goodness because nearly everything else was.

#ColorADay #PinkMon #Photography #Flowers #Bloomscrolling #Azaleas

09.03.2026 14:08 πŸ‘ 59 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
A single male wood duck swims from right to left in clear blue water, with ripples all around.  Its beak is touching the water, forming ripples, and is fully reflected in the water surface below.

A single male wood duck swims from right to left in clear blue water, with ripples all around. Its beak is touching the water, forming ripples, and is fully reflected in the water surface below.

For so many of the hashtags, here's a pretty wood duck I saw on Friday 😁

#BirdOfTheDay #SideProfile #BlueSkyMonday #MallardMonday #MinimalMonday #Photography #Birds #Ducks

09.03.2026 14:03 πŸ‘ 71 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #SideProfiles, any bird side on to the camera, the Alt theme is #Robins, any Robin will do.
Here's a Songthrush, GS Woodpecker, Treecreeper & Robin from various venues.

#birds #photography #ECK #CanonR5mkii @rspb.bsky.social #ukbirding #birdphotography #BirdLife

09.03.2026 07:57 πŸ‘ 376 πŸ” 49 πŸ’¬ 37 πŸ“Œ 18

Thanks Luis glad you like it!

09.03.2026 12:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you

09.03.2026 12:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It does 😁

09.03.2026 12:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks!

09.03.2026 12:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Den

09.03.2026 12:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Kirk!

09.03.2026 12:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Mike!

09.03.2026 12:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A cluster of orange flowers known as bidens, with the dappled sunlight sprinkled on a few of them.

A cluster of orange flowers known as bidens, with the dappled sunlight sprinkled on a few of them.

Some pretty flowers for #Stunday 🌞

#ColorADay #OrangeSun #Flowers #Bloomscrolling #Photography

08.03.2026 14:00 πŸ‘ 82 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
A duck sits in grass that covers its rear end slightly.  It sits in profile, looking towards the sun that shines in and reflects on a lake surface in the upper right.  In the upper left behind the duck a dense bush covers the area with shade.

A duck sits in grass that covers its rear end slightly. It sits in profile, looking towards the sun that shines in and reflects on a lake surface in the upper right. In the upper left behind the duck a dense bush covers the area with shade.

Alan's #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #photogenic birds with an alt of #LightAndShade.

This mottled duck chilling in the grass touches both of them pretty well. 😁

#Photography #Birds #Ducks

08.03.2026 13:57 πŸ‘ 70 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
A dapper blue tit perches upright on a rough, moss-flecked branch, its bright yellow chest puffed slightly as if posing for the camera. The bird’s neat blue cap, white cheeks, and bold black eye stripe give it a smart, well-dressed look, while hints of blue on the wings and tail catch the sunlight. Set against a softly blurred green background, the tiny bird appears alert and confident, like a miniature gentleman surveying his garden domain. 🐦🌿

A dapper blue tit perches upright on a rough, moss-flecked branch, its bright yellow chest puffed slightly as if posing for the camera. The bird’s neat blue cap, white cheeks, and bold black eye stripe give it a smart, well-dressed look, while hints of blue on the wings and tail catch the sunlight. Set against a softly blurred green background, the tiny bird appears alert and confident, like a miniature gentleman surveying his garden domain. 🐦🌿

The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #photogenic birds you find to be photogenic. The alt is #LightAndShade bird captures with lighting contrast. I’m going with a Blue Tit looking for a Spring partner and perhaps overdoing the Brylcreem. 😁 #birds #photography #ECK

08.03.2026 07:11 πŸ‘ 430 πŸ” 63 πŸ’¬ 43 πŸ“Œ 24
A black and white photo of a small clump of pine needs floating on the surface of a pond.  The ripples in the water catch the sunlight in a way that makes them look almost like smoke.

A black and white photo of a small clump of pine needs floating on the surface of a pond. The ripples in the water catch the sunlight in a way that makes them look almost like smoke.

Just liked the ripples around this branch I saw floating across a pond one day. Figured it kinda worked for today's #BlueSkyArtShow prompt. 😁

#Flowing #ClassicMono #Photography

07.03.2026 13:17 πŸ‘ 101 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
A single glossy ibis stands in some shallow water covered with pads and grass.  It has a long curving beak.  Its feathers are mostly black with some hints of green in the body.  Behind is a blue rippling water surface.

A single glossy ibis stands in some shallow water covered with pads and grass. It has a long curving beak. Its feathers are mostly black with some hints of green in the body. Behind is a blue rippling water surface.

Good morning!

For today's #BirdOfTheDay from Rob, here's a glossy ibis #StandingInWater with a hint of #Green in its feathers.

#Photography #Birds #Ibis

07.03.2026 13:13 πŸ‘ 82 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning Susan!

07.03.2026 13:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Rich 😎

07.03.2026 13:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0