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US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal

@braga-denizen.bsky.social

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I am a proud Navy veteran,who now calls Braga, Portugal home. I have found solace in Braga’s historic charm & tranquil pace. I enjoy exploring the region’s rich culture. My new hobby is photography. No dating, No crypto, No fundraising!

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US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

2026 Albuquerque Balloon Festival

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

🌿 Would you walk these gardens with me? 📍 Longwood Gardens | Pennsylvania 📸 Captured through my lens #LongwoodGardens #Pennsylvania #GardenPhotography #FlowerPhotography

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island Where time, tide, and nature create something extraordinary. Weathered driftwood stands like sculptures against the golden Georgia sunrise. #DriftwoodBeach #JekyllIsland #GeorgiaCoast #BlueSkyArtShow #NaturePhotography #Photography

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Atlanta #photography #cityscapes #omsystem

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

A few #birds I saw this past week #omsystem #mzuiko #birdphotography #photography #nature

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Sunset yesterday at Clearwater Beach, Florida. Who needs filters when the sky puts on a show like this??? #sunset #photography #om1mk2 #BlueSkyArtShow #florida

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Three great egrets sharing the same crown of mangroves, each lost in its own quiet ritual of preening and patience. #photography #blackandwhitephotography #birds #omsystem #mzuiko #BlueSkyArtShow

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

This red-winged black bird was perched on a branch in my backyard. His feet, beak and breast were covered with red mud. #birds #birdphotography #omsystem #birdsofBlueSky

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Photos of my photographer buddy Bruno as we went to capture the sunset at Apúlia Beach in Northern Portugal #sunsetphotography #photography #BlueskyArtShow #portugal

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Today’s episode of The Kingfisher Files! #OM1MK2 #mzuiko #birds #birdphotography #photography #BlueSkyArtShow

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Where light met shadow on the quiet steps of a mountain sanctuary in Portugal, my niece sat for a moment between worlds—peace around her, the glow of her phone in her hands, and the soft hush of evening settling in. #om1mkii #photography #m.zuikolenses #BlueSkyArtShow

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Fun day yesterday photographing kingfishers. #birds #birdphotography #kingfisherbird #colorphotography #om1mk2 #omsystem #riocavado #photography

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

The hooded crow (formerly Corvus cornix) also colloquially called just hoodie,[1] is a former Eurasian bird species in the genus Corvus. #birds #birdphotography #bird

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

The New Mosque originally named the Valide Sultan Mosque, Turkish: Valide Sultan Camii) and later New Valide Sultan Mosque after its partial reconstruction and completion between 1660 and 1665, is an Ottoman imperial mosque located in the Eminönü quarter of Istanbul, Turkey.

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

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braga_denizen on Instagram: "Galata Tower seen from below the Galata Bridge. Thanks to @cenkgencdis for the inspiration."

Galata Tower seen from below the Galata Bridge. Thanks to @cenkgencdis for the inspiration.

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Istanbul, Türkiye. Brilliant city!

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Photo taken through a very wet car window. Stone, water, and time — Istanbul never stands still. #StreetPhotography #IstanbulStreets #UrbanMoments #EverydayLife #CityAndSea #OM1MK2 #photography #turkiye

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Istanbul Türkiye I love this city and it’s bustling vibes #OM1MK2 #m.zuiko #photography #travelturkiye #travelphotography #landscapephotography

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Birds!!!! Beautiful birds. #birdphotography #birds #photography #omsystem #om1mkii #mzuiko #blueskyphotography

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

I love birds. Watching them is very relaxing and soothing for me #birds #birdphotography #nature #photography #nature #om1mkii #mzuiko #omsystem

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

The Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) is a small passerine bird in the tit family, Paridae. It is easily recognised by its blue and yellow plumage and small size. #birds #birdphotography #omsystem #om1mk2 #mzuiko #photography

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Magical luminous foxes, Noite Branca. Braga, Portugal 2025

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Oh deer! I saw the white-tailed deer hanging out in my backyard. #wildlife #wildlifephotography #animalpics #deer #photography #nature #omsystem #om1mkii #m.zuiko

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Black-Eyed Susan. #photography #flowers #flowerpics #flowerphotography #gardens #m.zuiko #omsystem #om1mkii #olympus

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) is a large species of goose with a black head and neck,white cheeks,white under its chin,and a brown body. It is native to the arctic and temperate regions of North America #birdpics #birds #birdphotography #photography #mzuiko #om1mkii #omsystem #BlueSkyArtShow

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

This is an image of a Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), Cávado River Portugal. #birds #kingfisher #birdphotography #photography #omsystem #mzuiko #om1mkii #CávadoRiver #Braga #bird #kingfisherbird

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Youthful exuberance at the Douro River. The Douro flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Porto, the second largest city of Portugal. #black&whitephotography #photography #mzuiko #omsystem #monochrome

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Dimorphotheca ecklonis, also known as Cape Marguerite, African daisy #flowers #flowerpic #flowerphotography ##gardens #Guimaraes #omsystem #om1mkii #mzuiko

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Come upstairs….! #blackandwhitephotography #photography #Porto #mzuiko #omsystem #BlueSkyArtShow #streetphotography

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Emerging from the shadows #B&Wphotography #blackandwhitephotography #photography #mzuiko #omsystem #om1mkii

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

A young female kingfisher at a pond in Braga, Portugal. #birds #birdphotography #Kingfisher #KingfisherBird #KingfisherLove #KingfisherPerch #BeautifulBirds #omsystem #om1mkii #mzuiko

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

A single velvet rose, its deep crimson petals unfolding like whispers in the dark — soft, rich, and impossibly elegant. #flowers #photography #VelvetRose #BlueskyBloom #CrimsonBeauty #FlowerPhotography #PetalPoetry #omsystem #mzuiko #BlueSkyArtShow #om1mkii

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Tell me what you see in the comments please #bwphotography #sculpture #black&whitephotography #photography #streetphotography #churches #mzuiko #om1mkii #omsystem #BlueSkyArtShow #monochrome #photo

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Abandoned building in downtown Braga, Portugal. #streetphotography #black&whitephotography #photography #omsystem #mzuiko #travelportugal #Braga #urbanphotography

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Papaver rhoeas,common poppy,corn poppy, corn rose, field poppy, Flanders poppy, red poppy. In traditional folk medicine, it was used for gout, aches, and pains. The petals were used to create a syrup that was fed to children to help them sleep. #flowers #photography #omsystem #mzuiko

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Delphinium elatum is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, known by the common names alpine delphinium. #flowers #photography #gardens #plants #mzuiko #omsystem #microfourthirds

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Waterlily in afternoon sun! #waterlily #flowers #flower #photography #nature #omsystem #mzuiko #om1mkii

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Warning: This plan is not endorsed by any real medical professional, gym, or mosquito. #comedy #LipoLiteByMosquito #WingedWeightWatchers #TinyVampireWeightLossPlan #KetoWithWings #KetoWithWings #BiteMeThin #SkeeterSlimDown #mosquito #laughteristhebestmedicine #MosquitoMakeover

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

The snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus). Most owls sleep during the day and hunt at night, but the snowy owl is often active during the day, especially in the summertime. #birds #birdphotography #photography #owls #omsystem #mzuiko #snowyowl #animals

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

A secretary bird eyes me with suspicion. #birds #birdphotography #secretarybird #omsystem #om1mkii

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

The Chapel of Bones is one of the best-known monuments in Évora, Portugal. The Chapel gets its name because the interior walls are covered and decorated with human skulls and bones. #bwphotography #photography #travelportugal #omsystem #mzuiko #evora #Portugal #blackandwhitephotography

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

A beautiful waterlily #Waterlily #Waterlilies #LilyOnTheWater #FloatingFlowers #photography #flowers #omsystem #mzuiko #on1mkii #BlueSkyArtShow

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

The Roman Temple of Évora, also referred to as the Templo de Diana (albeit wrongly, after Diana, the ancient Roman goddess of the moon, is an ancient temple in the Portuguese city of Évora #TravelPortugal #ancientrome #evora #photography #bwphotography #omsystem #travelphotography #history

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Common yellow throat #bird #birds #birdpics #birdphotography #omsystem

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Harris's hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus), formerly also known as bay-winged hawk or dusky hawk, and known in Latin America as the peuco! #bird #birds #birdphotography #photography #omsystem #om1mkii #wildlife

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Three versions of the same rose. #rose #roses #flowerphoto #flowerphotography #flowerpic #omsystem #om1mkii #BlueSkyArtShow #summerblooms

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

As if one clown in her life were not enough! #streetphotography #photography #family #omsystem #om1mkii #clown

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Water Lily #flower #waterlily #BlueSkyArtShow #photography #omsystem #om1mkii #flowerphotography

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

No need for chorus, crowd, or praise, You bloom through dusk and golden haze. A fleeting spark, a brief perfume— And yet, you fill the world with bloom. #flowers. #flowerphotography #photography #omsystem #blooms #roses #redrose

US Navy Veteran, Living in Braga, Northern Portugal @braga-denizen.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Eastern Gladious #flower #flowers #summerblooms #photography #BlueSkyArtShow #omsystem #gardens #plants