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Kasimine @kasimirzwei.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

'Hinterhofatmosphäre und Hinterhöfe' #FotoVorschlag Erfurt

Grau-weiße Katze läuft auf einem schmalen gepflasterten Weg zu einer Holztür mit Katzenklappe. Rechts verschiedene Wände und ein Strohbesen, links Sträucher

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Suzanne Dimmit @suzkd.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

A little madrona #tree magic from #sanjuanisland for #Stunday. #lighthouse #pnw

A forked madrona tree stands in the foreground. It's main upright trunk is bright red-orange, having shed most of its bark. To its left are two smaller trunks, both of which show some red and some remaining gray-brown bark. A lighthouse in the distance is perfectly framed between those smaller trunks. It sits on a rocky shoreline above the blue-green Salish Sea. The lighthouse itself is a square white building with red roof, behind which is the tower - also white with a gray walkway around the glass. An orange roof tops the tower.

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Your purpose is not the thing you do. It’s the thing that happens in others when you do what you do 💗 A cherry tree in all its splendor for #Stunday 🔆 #FotoVorschlag 'Traumwelt' #flowerreport #photohour #trees #flowersonsunday #silentsunday #flowers #naturephotography #skysunday #bloomscrolling

A cherry tree in bloom standing alone in a grassy park, with sunlight behind it, a long shadow on the ground, and other trees and clear sky in the background.

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

"Impermanence, and its acceptance, is a very important Buddhist belief. Buddhists don’t see death as an end, but as a passing phase. It’s our essence that carries on. This is what the sand mandala represents. Dissolving the mandala symbolizes its returns to the elements, just as we too return" ✨

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Sand mandala: Tibetan Buddhist ritual

YouTube video by Wellcome Collection

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Jon Bilous @jonbilous.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Out to Dry, Lisbon Prints: jon.framer.art/s/image/6274?source=…

Laundry hanging in Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

#SignsAndSymbols The traditional Corpus Christi street carpets, made from colored sawdust, flowers, and sand, are acts of devotion, adorning the way for the procession to pass, like a sacred path symbolizing reverence, devotion, and community 🕊️ #SensoryArt #ArtYear #Photography #Brazil

A round Corpus Christi street carpet made of colorful sawdust, arranged in a stained glass-style pattern with sections of orange, yellow, green, blue, and pink, featuring a white dove with outstretched wings at the center, symbolizing the Holy Spirit. The carpet is placed on a cobblestone street, with sawdust scattered around the edges.

A long Corpus Christi street carpet made of sawdust on a cobblestone street. It features a large red heart with an image of the Virgin Mary, wearing a blue mantle and golden halo. A rosary made of beads and ending in a wooden cross encircles the heart. Farther along the carpet is a golden chalice with grapes and a white host marked “JHS.” Yellow flowers and a green sawdust border decorate the edges.

A Corpus Christi street carpet made of colored sawdust placed over cobblestones. It shows a large brown cross in the center, a golden chalice with a white host above it, and additional white hosts to the side.

A long Corpus Christi street carpet stretches down a cobblestone road in front of colorful colonial buildings. It is made of dyed sawdust in earthy tones of green, blue, red, and tan. It features a sequence of Christian symbols, including a cross with a red heart, another cross with a white figure of Christ, floral motifs, and chalices.

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Yesterday I was feeling kinda bleh. It was beautiful out, but I couldn’t find the energy to go. I’m glad I did. A simple choice that changed my day. 🔆🌳🌸🐦 #stunday #silentsunday #trees #bloomscrolling #flowerreport #skysunday #flowersonsunday #nature #naturephotography #photography #flowers

A cluster of pale yellow orchids (Cymbidiums) with soft pink centers blooming close to the ground, surrounded by green leaves.

Tall Araucaria trees (Brazilian pines) seen from below, against a clear blue sky. They produce the "pinhão", which is known in English as the Brazilian pine nut. I adore these trees!!

A blooming cherry blossom tree standing out against a clear blue sky with some green foliage in the background. Cherry trees are just so cheerful!!

Close-up of a cactus flower in bloom, with bright yellow petals tinged with red at the edges, surrounded by green prickly pads and unopened reddish buds.

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

When we think of war, we often focus on people, but #animals hear and feel it too. I came across this article and thought it was worth sharing. It explains how sound recordings in #Ukraine help us understand what the war means for #wildlife and the #environment. #AnimalRights 🐦🦌🦔🦆🐿️🐇

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Sound recordings can give us an animal-eye view of the war in Ukraine

Animals suffer in war just like humans. But research also tells us they can be very resilient.

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Haven’t felt much like being online lately, but beautiful things deserve to be shared. Here are some Oriental lilies I captured at #sunset yesterday. I hope it brings some lightness to your day 🔆♥️ #flowerreport #bloomscrolling #flowersonsunday #flowers #stunday #gardeningfeed #silentsunday #nature

Red and white Oriental lilies with dark stamens in the foreground, with a house and trees silhouetted against sunset light in the background.

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

#smArtist I hope your weekend is as chill and majestic as this #lion: zero stress, good vibes and lots of sunshine! 🤗🔆💛 #photography #thewildimages #wildlife #Brazil #animals

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

#HumansofBluesky 'Every wrinkle tells the story of a #journey only the soul remembers.' (I wonder what she sees when she looks into the #mirror). Happy Thursday, everyone 🌼🤗 #SensoryArt #JuliArty #people #adoorablethursday #photohour #phography #streetphotography

An elderly woman with short white hair stands in the doorway of a building numbered 66. She wears a floral dress, a white cardigan, and sandals, with her hands clasped behind her back. A potted plant sits to the right of the door on a cobblestone sidewalk.

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Three affectionate amigos appreciating the afternoon air ☺️🥰 #AlphabetChallenge #WeekAforAlliteration and 'Dinge die mit "T" beginnen' #FotoVorschlag - Tiere #JuliArty #sweet #photography #photohour #thewildimages

Three brown horses standing in a forest clearing during daytime. The horses are close together, facing each other, surrounded by tall trees and green grass.

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Drumroll please 🥁🥁 And the world record in wind turbine shadow skipping goes to... Old Dog!! 🥇🏆 @nelm71.bsky.social Please go to the original post and give him a like to show some love for his achievement 🫶

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

'Across the world, refugees have become doctors, teachers, artists, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders in their host communities when given the chance. This video explores how education, employment, and social systems can become tools of hope rather than exclusion.' #WorldRefugeeDay

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

'What does it mean to become a refugee before you've even had the chance to grow up? Children around the world are being displaced at unprecedented levels. Some are too young to understand why they're running; others carry memories no child should ever endure.' #WorldRefugeeDay #WorldRefugeeWeek

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

X is for: Look at the pretty #henna art (mehndi) I wore for my wedding celebration in #India! 😊 A little magical moment from way back when ✨🩷 #AlphabetChallenge #WeekXforXs #HumansofBluesky #photography #ThrowBackThursday #artyear #SensoryArt #vintage #mehndi

Close-up of a woman with brown henna (mehndi) designs on both hands and feet. Her hands are crossed, showing the intricate patterns. She is wearing a skirt with earthy tones and traditional motifs.

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

“Alright, alright, I did the X for #WeekXforXs. Now, where’s my treat?” 🙄😋 This sweet dog from a rural bistro was caught in a moment of pure #internalization mode during our picnic 🧘 #AlphabetChallenge #photography #smArtist #dogsofbluesky #dogsky #thewildimages #photohour #dogs

A black Labrador lies on green grass with its front legs crossed in an 'X' shape. A red-and-white checkered picnic blanket is visible in the foreground. In the background, there are wooden benches and trees.

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

I came across this #vibrant garden corner in the countryside last weekend, and it instantly lifted my spirits 🌸 Touch-me-nots are called 'Maria-sem-vergonha' in Portuguese, which means 'Shameless Marys' (check alt text) 😊 #BlueSkyArtShow #FlowerReport #GardeningFeed #Photohour #Bloomscrolling

Colorful garden with vibrant bougainvillea in full bloom above a flower bed filled with pink, red, and white touch-me-nots. Touch-me-nots are known as "Maria-sem-vergonha" (Shameless Marys) in Brazil because it grows boldly and abundantly almost anywhere, without 'shame', and 'Maria' is a very common Brazilian name. It’s an affectionate, humorous way to describe the flower’s resilience and beauty.

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Sharing my two favorite #rainbow shots again in celebration of #PrideMonth 🌈 A sweet reminder that the world is most beautiful when it embraces all its colors 😊😊 ♥️💛💚🤎💜💙 #photohour #photooftheday #sea #thewildimages #photography #nature #naturephotography #beachscape #seascape #Brazil

A rainbow stretches over the ocean near a rocky shoreline. A seagull is perched on one of the rocks, and the beach is lined with sand and green moss. The sky is overcast.

A rainbow crosses through a wooded area with trees and dense vegetation. The ground is covered in wet green plants, and the trees are partially lit by sunlight.

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

'Chiquitita' 🌸 My father used to listen to the German version of this song at night, sitting in the living room with a shot of whiskey. He passed away twenty one years ago, unexpectedly, at 57. A bittersweet memory... I hope these lyrics can lift the spirits of anyone facing heartache or loss 💙

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

A tree full of sunshine 🔆😊 The Ponkan mandarin tree at my apartment complex is bursting with fruit 🍊🍊 Nature's little luxury right at my doorstep! 😍🧡 #trees #FotoVorschlag 'Luxus' #photography #GardeningFeed #photohour #photooftheday

A close-up of a ripe Ponkan mandarin hanging from a tree branch, surrounded by green leaves, with a bright blue sky in the background.

A Ponkan mandarin tree full of ripe, orange fruits standing on green grass under a bright blue sky.

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

'When things change inside you, things change around you' ✨ Bringing back this photo of a water #hyacinth I took a while ago in a nearby lavender field for today's #smArtist challenge. Have s lovely week! 🤗 #thewildimages #bloomscrolling #gardeningfeed #flowerreport #mayblooms #macro #flowers

A vibrant cluster of pale purple water hyacinth flowers with delicate yellow and violet markings, standing out against a background of lush green leaves.

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

This compelling piece, featured on Global Voices, where I volunteer as a translator (EN-PT), explores the main challenges facing the Caspian Sea and what must be done to prevent it from meeting the same fate as the Aral Sea (see next post). By: Nurbek Bekmurzaev Translated into several languages.

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How to save the Caspian Sea from turning into an environmental disaster

Since 2006, the sea has become almost two meters shallower, and by the end of the century, it is predicted to fall by another 8–18 meters.

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

This photo shows a tiny white jaboticaba flower blooming directly from the trunk 🌸 Next to it is a pale-purple young fruit, also growing from the trunk 🫐 The small yellowish bumps nearby are unopened flower buds. #bloomscrolling #flowerreport #gardeningfeed #mayblooms #macro #macrophotography

Close-up of a jabuticaba branch showing a delicate white flower in bloom, a small translucent unripe fruit, and several tiny green buds emerging directly from the green stem, with a softly blurred forest background.

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Brazil's pride beneath the deep blue sky 💛💛 #smArtist (national or state flower) #sensoryart #contrast The Brazilian national flower is the blossom of the majestic 'ipê-amarelo' (yellow trumpet tree). #floralfriday #flowersonfriday #trees #bloomscrolling #flowerreport #scape #treescape #flowers

A yellow trumpet tree in full bloom, its golden flowers standing out vividly against a deep blue winter sky.

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Winding into the fog! #AlphabetChallenge #WeekRforRoads This is one of my favorite roads to drive on around here. Full of curves, greenery, and mystery 🙂 #thewildimages #photography #nature #Brazil #travel #sensoryart #contrast

A misty mountain road winding through dense forest. The narrow asphalt road has yellow center lines and disappears into thick fog. Lush green vegetation and tall trees line both sides of the road. On the left side, there's a road sign and a small pink marker.

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

A wild creature spotted in its natural suburban habitat. Approach with caution - and snacks! 😸😸 #FotoVorschlag "Fell und/oder Federn" (Fur and/or feathers) in conjunction with #WhiskersWednesday My neighbor's cat. She's not blind, just crossed-eyed. #photography #cats #catsky #catsofbluesky #pets

An orange and white cat sits hidden in tall grass, looking directly at the camera. Only its head and part of its body are visible among the green blades.

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Two owl butterflies showing off their quizzical patterns. Quite stunning 😍 For #Stunday in conjunction with #SensoryArt Prompt: #Together and #AlphabetChallenge #WeekQforQs 📍 Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil #photography #butterflies #wildlife #nature #insects #gardeningfeed #EastCoastKin #thewildimages

Close-up photograph of two large owl butterflies feeding on a small dish of reddish fruit mixture placed on a wooden tree stump. The butterflies have distinctive brown patterned wings with prominent eyespots resembling owl eyes, a defense mechanism. The scene is set against a background of green foliage.

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Sometimes we all need to reconnect with what really matters. Love the #Earth 💚 #Together we breathe 🌳 (Yes, it's the same tree) For the #BlueSkyArtShow 📍 Watford, England #acoloradaypril #olivegreen #smArtist #shrub #sensoryart #treescape #naturephotography #photography #trees #LLJP #UK

A person wearing jeans, a dark jacket and a winter hat hugs a large, thick-trunked tree in a grassy park. The massive tree has branches adorned with bright yellow-green spring foliage. The person appears small in comparison to the tree's impressive size. The background shows lush green vegetation and other trees.

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

'Here comes the Sun, la la la la! Here comes the Sun, and I say It's all right' 😎🌻🌱 When life gives you Ponkan mandarins, make sunshine 🔆😋 #photography #food

A playful arrangement of a Ponkan mandarin made to look like a smiling sun, with hand-drawn eyes and a tongue-out smile on the whole fruit in the center, and peeled segments placed around it like sun rays, all set on a white plate.

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Two lovebirds in their own little world. Some moments are just too beautiful not to capture ♥️ #HumansofBluesky in conjunction with #SensoryArt Theme: #Together #LLJP Theme #Cinematic 📍 Florianópolis, Brazil #EastCoastKin #thewildimages #nightphotography #photography

A romantic nighttime beach scene. In the foreground is sandy beach with a wooden boat partially covered by a blue tarp resting on the shore. The middle ground shows two people embracing as they stand on the beach, silhouetted against the calm water. The bay is dotted with several sailboats at anchor, their lights reflecting on the water. The scene is framed by tropical foliage, with green leaves hanging from tree branches in the foreground. The background shows distant shoreline lights glowing under a deep blue night sky.

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

#Quaint windows and pink blossoms on a #quiet morning. #WindowsonWednesday in conjunction with #AlphabetChallenge #WeekQforQs A charming colonial-style building located in 📍 Minas Gerais, Brazil #photography #flowers #travel #thewildimages #architecture

Pink ipê (trumpet tree) blossoms framing the upper part of a white colonial-style building with arched windows and classic black wall lamps, all under a bright blue sky.

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Whispers of fire and gold. A final kiss before night takes the shore. Last day at the beach and look what it had in store for us 😍😍 #stunday #skysunday #seascape #thewildimages #stormhour #sensoryart #joy #sunset #photography #nature #naturephotography

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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

No noise, no rush - just the hush of waves and a promise in the #sky. Does it get any more #peaceful than this? 🙏😊 This quiet little miracle showed up in my 'backyard' about an hour ago 🌈 For #BlueSkyArtShow #SensoryArt #Joy #AColoradAyPRIL #skyblue #thewildimages #stormhour #nature #photography

A serene coastal scene showing a sandy beach meeting calm waters, with large rocks emerging from the water. A bright rainbow arcs across the cloudy sky above the ocean. On one of the prominent rocks, a white seabird is perched. The left side of the image features some green foliage, while the foreground shows a patch of moss near the shoreline.

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