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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Chapters Unbound: Episode 14 Grey Mouse by Olivia James takes you into the darkest corners of the mind. I captured the moment her alters pull from within. Silent, but far from still. Read more? Link in bio. #GreyMouse #ChaptersUnbound #OliviaJames #bookreview #art #photography #experiments #horror

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Been out for a bit (injury sucks), but I’m back and hungry for dark, twisted reads. Got an indie horror or thriller that deserves the spotlight? I'd love to know. Looking for fresh stories and maybe a 'Cynister' collab. Drop your recs, plug your work, or creep in and say hi. #indie #writer #art

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Thank you Opeth, for another amazing show! I've enjoyed every second of it 🖤🤘

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Martin White @mwhite14.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Second post on Bluesky! No idea how this goi g to shape up - but as I’m a photographer (amongst other things) - here are a few recent snaps -

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Chapters Unbound: Episode 14 Some books stay with you. Beproevingen - Lara Part 1 by Janine Keijser isn’t just a thriller, it’s a gripping look at power, ethics, and the uncomfortable truths we often ignore. I explored this in my Chapters Unbound blog. Read it now, link in bio. #photography #art

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Took a fall, earned an injury, and now I’m stuck on the sidelines for a bit. No photoshoots for now, but I haven’t forgotten you. Posts might be sporadic while I heal, but I’ll be back with fresh creativity as soon as I can. Thanks for sticking around! #fall #injury #nophotos #heal #meds #ouch #ugh

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

The Spoken Frame: Episode 21 Being on the same page sounds simple, but it’s not always easy. This frame captures those rare moments of connection. Are they in sync or just pretending? Harmony is often found in the effort to understand. What do you think: connection or compromise? #photography #art

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Snowed in and unbothered. This bear has chilling, literally, down to an art form. Meanwhile, I’m layered up like I’m auditioning for a winter survival show. Maybe the bear’s onto something we’re all missing. #photography #art #snowcoveredmountains #winter #hibernate #winterseason

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Snowy peaks, crisp air, and a sky that’s either brooding or just showing off. Storm incoming, or is it just nature being dramatic? Either way, I’m here for the view... and maybe planning a quick exit. What do you think: stunning or slightly menacing? #photography #art #nature #mountain #snow #sky

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

The Ulm Cathedral, bathed in soft sunlight, stands tall and timeless. A quiet moment of reflection amidst the chaos of the modern world. Taking a week off from social media to recharge and refocus. See you soon! Until then, stay inspired, stay curious, and keep chasing the light. #photography #art

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Fabled Figures: Episode 4 What does it mean to fear? In The Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was, a boy pushes a “ghost” off the steps without hesitation. No fear, just logic—and a broken leg for the sexton. Explore the full story and photo on buff.ly/40mU3CV #book #photography #art

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Chapters Unbound: Episode 12 Tension, danger, and the dark closes of Edinburgh. Martin White’s Club Medusa is a gripping tale of survival and chaos. This photo, Catching Their Breath, captures a rare pause in the action. Read the full blog now on buff.ly/40mU3CV #photography #art #books

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

LoKi Tuesday: Episode 3 Not every leaf needs the light. This one thrives in the shadows, sharp and deliberate, refusing to conform. Its edges whisper defiance, its curves hold quiet power. What do you see? A subtle threat or nature’s dark grace? #photography #art #lowkeyphotography #darkness

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

The Spoken Frame: Episode 20 Eyes in the back of your head. It sounds like a superpower, but maybe it's just survival. Is it paranoia or intuition? Sometimes the real danger isn’t what's in front of you. It's what you don’t see coming. What do you think: alertness or overthinking? #photography #art

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Scenes Of Faith: Episode 3 Lot’s wife had one job: don’t look back. Genesis 19 shows how one glance changed everything. Trust and hesitation collide as her story unfolds. See how this tension inspired my latest photo and read the full reflection on my blog: buff.ly/40mU3CV #bible #art #book

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Fabled Figures: Episode 3 This week, I dive into Our Lady’s Child. A girl, a forbidden key, and the weight of a choice not yet made. It’s a story of trust, guilt, and the silence that follows. Explore the full story and photograph on the blog buff.ly/40mU3CV #photography #art #books #grimm

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Chapters Unbound: Episode 11 Kristin Hannah’s Magic Hour is a story about trust, resilience, and healing in the face of unimaginable challenges. Curious about the story behind this photo, Cradled in Words? Read the blog on buff.ly/40mU3CV #photography #art @kristin-hannah.bsky.social #books

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

LoKi Tuesday: Episode 2 These berries don’t do sweet. Draped in shadows and spider silk, they’re serving drama, not dessert. Poison? Maybe. Sass? Absolutely. Forget your smoothie bowl. What do you see? Nature’s bad apples or berries with a serious edge? #photography #art #lowkey #daretobedifferent

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

The Spoken Frame: Episode 19 Shoulder to shoulder. Strength in numbers or unity in purpose? Or is it something else entirely? What looks like support can hide cracks beneath the surface. What do you see: true solidarity or something fragile waiting to break? #photography #art #visual #expression

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Scenes of Faith: Episode 2. Genesis 9 tells a story of Noach’s vulnerability and his sons’ choices—mockery or respect. How do we respond to flaws in others? Reflect on this timeless question in my latest blog buff.ly/40mU3CV #art #photography #bible #noach #photo #visual #reflections

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

200 followers in such a short time? That’s incredible! Thank you for being here, for supporting my work, and for helping build something special. Here’s to sharp stories, unexpected moments, and plenty of creative energy to keep things interesting. So, what should we create next? #grateful #thankyou

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Fabled Figures: Episode 2 In Cat and Mouse in Partnership, trust unravels and betrayal takes center stage. A pot of fat, a cunning partner, and a fragile alliance doomed to fail. Explore the story’s darker side in the latest blog buff.ly/40mU3CV #books #photography #art #fairytale #partner

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Chapters Unbound: Episode 10 What is colder: the Siberian tundra or the silence of an abandoned village? Christopher Golden’s Road of Bones blends real history with chilling suspense. This photo, The Silent Touch, captures its eerie atmosphere. Curious? Check my blog buff.ly/40mU3CV #books

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

LoKi Tuesday: Episode 1 Darkness isn’t just a vibe, it’s an agenda. These leaves aren’t basking in the light—they’re plotting in the shadows, trading sunshine for secrets. Call it quiet rebellion or nature’s drama, but one thing’s clear: the light doesn’t always get to steal the show. #photography

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

The Spoken Frame: Episode 18 Hold your tongue—an expression that’s as sharp as the action. Is this about control, protection, or silencing the truth? It’s not the words that cut the deepest—it’s the silence. What do you see—a moment of restraint or a struggle for control? #photography #art #visuals

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Scenes of Faith is my new project exploring the Bible through photography, one chapter at a time. This isn’t about religion—it’s about storytelling and timeless themes. A new photo and reflection every Friday. Read the introduction now on buff.ly/40mU3CV and join the journey. #bible #art

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Fairy tales weren’t always the happily-ever-afters we know. Fabled Figures explores the raw, original Grimm stories through photography. Each Thursday, I’ll bring these timeless tales to life. Read the introduction on buff.ly/40mU3CV and join me on this journey into the dark side. #booksky

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Scenes Of Faith: Episode 1 Genesis 1: chaos turns to order, light emerges, and purpose unfolds. This week, I reflect on the beauty of creation and the meaning behind my latest photo. Curious? Read the full story on buff.ly/40mU3CV #photography #art #Bible #visuals #booksky

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Fabled Figures: Episode 1 "What glitters is not always gold," they said. But they didn’t warn you about the cost. This week, I explore The Frog King, or Iron Henry. A golden ball, a broken promise, and a frog that won’t let you forget. Read the full story on the blog: buff.ly/40mU3CV #Photo

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Happy 2025 everybody!! A blank canvas: exciting, terrifying, and completely up to us to fill. In my latest blog, I’m sharing my plans, challenges, and hopes for the year ahead. Will it be chaos or brilliance? Maybe both. Curious? buff.ly/40mU3CV Let’s make 2025 unforgettable. #2025 #art

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

2024: A year of chaos, creativity, and decaffeinated survival. From epic wins to lessons learned (step out, but check the landing), it’s been wild. Cheers to 2025—let’s make it sharper, messier, and even better. Wishing you all a creative New Year! 🖤 buff.ly/40mU3CV #photography #art #blog

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

The Spoken Frame: Episode 17 Hand in hand—unity, trust, or maybe control. This frame isn’t as simple as it looks. Is it comfort or constraint? Sometimes the truth lies in the tension, where connection and control blur. What do you see—a bond, or something heavier? #photography #art #cyncerelyme

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

The Spoken Frame: Episode 16 Under someone’s thumb—funny how small that sounds until you feel the weight. A little rebellion waiting to break free. Pressure only works until it doesn’t. The question isn’t if they’ll push back—it’s when. This one’s already starting to wiggle. #photography #art #free

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Wishing you a Christmas as sharp as your wit and as glittery as this ornament. Here in the Netherlands, we Dutchies celebrate two days of Christmas, so I’m taking a short social pause. May your holidays be full of warmth, wonder, and just enough chaos. 🎄🖤 #holidays #photography #merrychristmas #art

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Like if you agree: Episode 7 Some books bleed onto the page, leaving marks you can’t forget. Some photos haunt the frame, daring you to look away but knowing you won’t. Stories cut deep, whether in words or silence. The question is: which one keeps you up at night? #photography #quoteoftheday

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

The Spoken Frame: Episode 15 Keep it at arm’s length. Close enough to watch, far enough to stay safe. This moment is all about boundaries—fear, control, and the space we need to feel secure. Sometimes, the hardest lines we draw aren’t for others—they’re for ourselves. #photography #art

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

100 followers? On Bluesky? Already? Never thought I’d hit that number this fast. Big thanks to everyone who’s decided my corner of chaos is worth sticking around for. Here’s to more photos, more stories, and maybe a bit of mischief along the way. 🖤🤗 #photography #art #grateful #followme #thanks

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Face to face, and it’s about to blow. No calm, no compromise—just raw, unfiltered aggression. You can almost hear the silent “go ahead, I dare you.” This isn’t a frame that asks for peace—it’s ready to snap. The real question? Who’s throwing the first punch. #photograpy #art #context

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Throwback Thursday: My first street photography shot. Her expression caught me—the weight of solitude, or maybe just the day, written on her face. She sat still, unmoved by the world rushing past. It was the moment that showed me how much stories can hide in a single glance. #art #photography

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Imaginary friends are supposed to be harmless, right? Joey didn’t get the memo. Martin White’s Joey By David is a short, sharp dive into psychological horror that leaves you questioning everything. Curious? Checkout my blog: buff.ly/3VGjoEX #photography #art #books

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Some photos deserve a novel, some novels deserve a portrait. And some? They just sit there, silently judging you for not noticing the story they’re telling. Look closer—you’ll see it. Or don’t, and let them haunt you. Your call 🖤 #art #photography #books #likeifyouagree

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

The Spoken Frame: Episode 13 Back against the wall. That’s where the silence gets loud, and standing still feels like a fight. Cornered, quiet, but not broken. Because every frame tells a story—and this one’s just getting started. #photography #art

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Bookmail! Club Medusa & Joey By David by Martin White—danger, secrets, and chaos ready to bleed into my next Chapters Unbound. Huge thanks to Martin! 🖤 Two haunting reads to devour this season—pure perfection. Authors, want in on Chapters Unbound 2025? DM me! #books #photography #horror #art

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

RAW & Real: Episode 4 Skapiche delivered the perfect escape this week. Between the instruments, the vocalist’s powerful presence, and that raw energy, it hit exactly where it needed to. Exhaustion? It’ll wait. Nights like these are worth it. #livemusic #nightout #photography #art

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

The Spoken Frame: Episode 12 Walking a fine line—where chaos meets control, daring meets doubt. Every step tells a story, and the risk is what makes it worth it. What’s the boldest line you’ve ever dared to walk? Share your story 🖤 #photography #art #boldness

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Throwback to my first urbex adventure. Beneath this towering chimney, surrounded by silence and shadows, my love for forgotten places began. Urbex is more than exploring—it’s uncovering the stories left behind. Have a favorite memory from your own adventures? #photography #art #urbex

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

"Buried in Silence" captures the mystery of Paul van Loon’s Danse Macabre, written for the Efteling’s new attraction. A dark tale of secrets, suspense, and hidden motives. Curious? Read the full story behind this photo in my latest blog #readbooks #photography #art buff.ly/49rtTS2

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Through the lens or on the page, stories are everywhere. A photo can scream, a sentence can shift your soul. What pulls you in more: capturing the perfect frame or getting lost in words? Or do you, like me, embrace the chaos of both? #books #photography

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Carrying the weight of the world, or just a metaphor for a full plate? This scene captures what it means to have your hands full—literally and figuratively. What’s the heaviest load you’ve carried? Share your story. #photography #art

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CynisterShots @cynistershots.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Keep your chin up—easier said than done when the weight of the world pushes down. In "The Spoken Frame", it’s not just a pose—it’s the story behind the bend and the lift. What’s your go-to phrase when life tests you? Drop it below. #art #photography

A wooden figurine gently lifting the chin of a smaller, bent-over figurine. The scene captures a moment of vulnerability and resilience, reflecting the phrase 'Keep your chin up' with quiet strength and support.

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