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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Postcard-a-day challenge, make and send one postcard a day for 30 days. Ink and watercolor on Arches Hot Press Paper. #Postcardaday #Postcardchallenge #WaterColor #WatercolorPainting #InkAndWash #Chicago #ChicagoApartment #Andersonville #AndersonvilleArt

Watercolor painting of a Chicago walk up apartment building.

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Dennis The Watermelon Guy - The Universe Provides I met Dennis when he was selling watermelons in the parking lot of a Walmart. Read the full story here: medium.com/@bigtreeclim... #StreetPhotography #Strangers #ArtForMentalHealth #InCaseIForget #BlackAndWhiteFilmPhotography #FilmIsNotDead

Black and white photo of a man selling watermelons from the back of his pickup truck up truck.

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Iceland lies at 66 degrees North, and in the summer the sun only sets for a couple hours. This leads to protracted golden hours lasting 2-3 hours, and sunsets and sunrises last for a long time. #Iceland #IcelandLandscape #IcelandGoldenHour #GoldenHour #IcelandSunrise

Sunrise in Iceland with dark clouds, misty mountains, deep green fields, and a golden skyline.

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Abandoned building near a couple of decommissioned whaling vessels. Iceland is one of 3 countries that has yet to ban whaling, however, falling global demand has pretty much made the practice obsolete. #Iceland #UrbEx #Graffiti #TagArt #IcelandGraffiti #IcelandUrbEx

Perspective view of an abandoned building in Iceland with colorful graffiti art.

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Ephemeral Icelandic Light And Landscapes. During my two weeks in Iceland the light cooperated off and on for maybe a total of one day, but when it did, it really did. #Iceland #IcelandLandscape #IcelandGoldenHour #IcelandLight #IcelandMountains #GoldenHour #GoldenHourMountains #IcelandIsCalling

Color image of mountains, a hay field, and dramatic clouds in Iceland.

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Lost In The World Around Us. The digital world often consumes the physical, and I am just as guilty as most others. Stop, disconnect from the net, look around you, connect with a human. #DigitalDisconnect #MeetStrangers #MeetNewPeople #TurnOffYourPhone

A man sitting on a bench, engrossed in his phone in front of a colorful mosaic mural.

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Gerduberg Cliffs, Western Iceland. Columnar Basalt formations that are easily accessible from the road, around 50 feet high. #Iceland #IcelandBlackAndWhite #IclandIsCalling #GerdubergCliffs #BasaltColumns #ColumnarBasalt #IcelandRockFormations

Striking black and white image of columnar basalt formations 50 feet tall forming a natural fortress.

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Inside The Yoda Cave. On the Southern shore of Iceland near the town of Vik, this aptly named sea cave is about 2 km off the Ring Road, Hwy 1. #Iceland #IcelandSeaCave #IcelandYodaCave #IcelandMustSee #StarWars #Yoda #MayTheForceBeWithYou #YodaLives #BeLikeYoda #Jedi #MayThe4thBeWithYou

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

One of a number of wrecked ships on the Icelandic coast. There is something irresistible about wrecked ships on rocky windswept shores. #Iceland #IcelandBlackAndWhite #IcelandShipwreck #IcelandShore #Iceland

Black and white image of a ship wrecked on the Icelandic coast.

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Black Sand Dunes, Selfoss, Iceland. The sand is weathered lava, and is just one of many other-worldly experiences here. Google maps redirected us around a volcanic eruption. #Iceland #BlackSand #IcelandLandscapes

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Saint Joseph, Michigan Inner Lighthouse At Sunset. Our iconic lighthouse with the catwalk and railings. #GreatlakesLighthouses #LakeMichifanLighthouses #StJosephLighthouse #SaintJosephMI #LighthouseSunset

Vibrant color image of a lighthouse at sunset with strong visual elements of guard rails.

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Chicago Bridge After A Snow Storm. Canon AE-1, Ilford HP 5+, Rodinal developer. These iconic bridges over the Chicago River are captivating. #FilmIsNotDead #Chicago #ChicagoArchitecture #BlackAndWhiteFilm #ShootFilm #ChicagoBridges #ChicagoRiverBridges #CanonAE1 #IlfordHP5+

Black and white image of a bridge in downtown Chicago with a light dusting of snow.

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Leaf In Swales Of Grass. Konica Hexar AF, Ilford HP5+, developed in Rodinal. #KonicaHexarAF #FilmIsNotDead #IlfordHP5+ #BlackAndWhiteFilm #ShootFilmAgain #Leaf #Grass

Black and white image of a single Maple leaf in a sea of grassy swales.

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Holga And Old Chrome. I can’t resist chrome trim on old cars. Holga 35N, Ilford HP5+, stand developed in 1:100 Rodinal for 60 minutes. #Holga #Holga35N #IlfordHP5+ #StandDevelopment #Rodinal #Chrome #ChromeOldCar #ClassiCar #AntiqueCar #BlackAndWhiteFilm #FilmIsNotDead

Antique car with chrome bumper and trim work shot on black and white film.

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Six Feet Between Us, a Covid-19 Documentary. How I maintained my sanity during quarantine, all images shot using a Graflex Speed Graphic, Arista EDU 200 film. More info: andrewsawyerart.format.com/7406509-covi... #SixFeetBetweenUs #Covid19 #LargeFormat #StreetPortraits #GraflexSpeedGraphic

Black and white image of a teenager sitting on his skateboard.

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

The Guardian; Saint Joseph, Michigan Inner Pier Lighthouse. This lighthouse has been guiding ships into our harbor for more than 110 years. Renovated 10 years ago public tours are available in the summer. #LakeMichigan #LakeMichiganLighthouse #SaintJosephLighthouse #GreatLakesLighthouses

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Slot Canyon, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Near Kanab, UT. Shot on an iPhone 12 Pro. #SlotCanyon #GrandStaircaseEscalanteNationalMonument #Utah #UtahParks #UtahSlotCanyon

Vibrant color image of a slot canyon with a patch of blue sky and a fluffy white cloud, taken in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument near Kanab Utah.

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Decision Point State Marine Park, Alaska. This wild country is all about clouds, mountains, water, and ice. #DecisionPointStateMarinePark #Alaska #AlaskaStateParks #AlaskaSunset #Landscape #WildAlaska #MountainSunset

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Found Botany. Images created using 120-180 year old plant material tucked away in antique Botany books, presented with genealogical info about the collectors. More info and images: andrewsawyerart.format.com/found-botany #FoundBotany #Botany #FoundArt #BotanicalImages #OldBotany

Black and white image of a flower collected over 120 years ago.

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Rock Cairns On The Lake Michigan Shoreline. As a fisherman with ADD, when the fish aren’t biting I quickly get sucked into making Environmental Art, inspired by Andy Goldsworthy. #EnvironmentalArt #RockCairn #MakeArt #LakeMichigan #RockArt #OutdoorArt #AndyGoldsworthy #Goldsworthy

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Pine Island Double Falls, Daniel Boone National Forest, Somerset, KY. Bushman 4x5 camera, Arista 200 film, stand processed Rodinal 1:100 90 minutes, 1 sec exposure. #FilmIsNotDead #WaterfallWednesday #LargeFormat #BlackAndWhiteLandscape #Bushman4x5 #DanielBooneNationalForest #BlackAndWhiteFilm

Double waterfall captured in black and white with a long exposure to emphasize water movement.

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Sweetgum Memories. Sweetgum leaf on the stump of the tree it grew on. Nice natural textures. Konica Hexar AF, Ilford HP5+, Rodinal 1:50 at 68 c, 12 minutes. #KonicaHexarAF #Trees #BlackAndWhiteFilm #BlackAndWhiteTrees #BlackAndWhiteLeaves #FilmIsNotDead #IlfordHP5+

Black and white image of Sweetgum leaf on a cut stump of a tree.

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Broken Pane. This image was part of a 42 print solo show at The Box Factory featuring images I captured in the alleys of my small midwestern town. All images were shot on film and printed in the darkroom. #FilmIsNotDead #Alleys #IlfordHP5+ #StJosephMI

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Lillies And Reflections. This is a good time of year to look forward to the beauty of spring with snow still forecast for this week. Spring teases and taunts. #LilyPads #WaterReflections #LilyFlowers #PinkFlowers #WaterFlowers #Flowers #iPhone14Pro

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Classic car, shot with a Holga 120N, Ilford HP5+, developed in Rodinal. Although the Holga is an insanely simple camera it took a few rolls for me to learn how to feed it. This is the roll where it clicked for me. #Holga #Holga120N #ToyCamera #ClassicCar #FilmIsNotDead #IlfordHP5+ #Chrome

Black and white image of a classic car shot with a Holga120N toy camera.

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Right, Wrong, Or Confused? Day 305 of my 365 Film Project. Canon AE-1, Ilford HP5+. Link to the project: www.andrewsawyerart.format.com/6522031-365-film-project #365Film #365FilmProject #CanonAE1 #365Project #FilmIsNotDead

Tree trimming trucks parked in a row with their booms extended at crazy angles.

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Two Walls And A Door. Liminal space. Cyanotype print, toned with green tea, original image shot on a Konica Hexar AF on Ilford HP5+. #Cyanotype #LiminalSpace #Liminal #TonedCyanotype #AlternativeProcesses #Door #Doors #Alley

Tea toned cyanotype image of two walls and a door. Liminal space.

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Resiliency #2 - Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada. Shot with a Graflex Speed Graphic 4x5, Rollei IR400 film stand developed in Rodinal for 60 minutes. #IRLandscape #IRBlackAndWhite #RolleiIR400 #LargeFormatIR #GraflexSpeedGraphic #StandDevelopment #ValleyOfFireStatePark #ValleyOfFire #Nevada

Solitary scrubby plant growing in a barren landscape of rocks.

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Alien Egg. Ever wonder what would happen if you cracked an egg onto your Epson film scanner (protected with a sheet of glass)? @rice-evans.bsky.social and I did one day. #AbstractArt #AbstractMonochromatic #EggArt #AlienLifeForms #WhatThe #WTF

A blue tinted abstract art piece, a cracked egg that looks like a one eyed alien walking ominously.

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

UrBex in an abandoned copper mine in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Infrared using a Canon G12 with an IR filter. #InfraredPhotography #ITPhotography #URBEX #CanonG12 #UrbEx #BlackAndWhite ##BlackAndWhitePhotography #BlackAndWhiteUrbEx #Michigan #MichiganUP #MichiganUrbEx

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Back In The Age Of Chrome. Chrome, whitewall tires, classic car. Shot with a Minolta Autocord, Kodak Ektar 100. #MinoltaAutocord #Ektar100 #FilmIsNotDead #AntiqueCar #VintageCar #ChromeTrim #OldCar

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

More vital day by day. Reach out, connect, listen, support. Konica Hexar AF, Ilford HP5+, Rodinal stand development, 1:100 for 90 minutes. #KonicaHexarAF #IlfordHP5+ #FilmIsNotDead #SupportTransYouth #LGBTQ #TransAlly #LGBTQAlly

Bicycle with “Support Trans Youth” sticker on it, shot in black and white.

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Aster growing in a high alpine meadow in Alaska’s Richardson Pass. This area is under snow 9+ months each year. Despite this the meadows support a carpet of diverse plants that have adapted to the conditions. Canon G12. #Alaska #AlaskaBlackAndWhite #BlackAndWhite #Flower #AlpineMeadow

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

My son in our favorite “Mud Puddle Alley” on a “Mud Puddle Walk.” Full disclosure, I was also a full throttle participant. Being a 60+ y/o parent of a 12 y/o keeps me young. Shot with a Konica Hexar AF, Ilford HP5+. #KonicaHexarAF #FilmIsNotDead #StayYoung #Reflections

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

I am a procrastinator. Sweetheart, my car needs new wiper blades. Got it. I procrastinate. New wiper blades Hon? I procrastinate. Rainy day. Can I use your car? Of course. What a cool picture. Wow, these wiper blades are really bad! #Abstract #AbstractArt #AbstractBlackAndWhite #WaterDrops

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Blue Hen Falls, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio. Get off the trail and find a new angle on a popular photo spot. #CuyahogaValleyNationalPark #BlueHenFalls #BlackAndWhiteLandscape #Landscape #Waterfalls #Ohio #NationalParks #USNationalParks

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Andy Sawyer @andrewsawyerart.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Hunting Island State Park, South Carolina - The Bone Yard at Sunrise. My reward for a 1.5 mile hike in the dark. Shot on an iPhone 14 Pro. #HuntingIslandStatePark #SouthCarolinaStateParks #Sunrise #SunriseTrees #SunriseBeach #iPhone14Pro #LandscapePhotography

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