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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

For #ForestFriday here is a #scape shot on the Otter trail. Starting at Storms river and ending at Nature's Valley this trail is truly epic. Here is a shot taken in the pristine afromontane forest. #BlueskyArtShow

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

For #Stunday, this is Haemanthus coccineus, the blood flower, photographed along the coast of Betty's Bay. #BlueskyArtShow #nature #fineartphotography #flower

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Lady of the see swaying with seagreen dress, while holding the moon, into a strawberry orange setting sun. #Stunday #ImageAndVerse

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Wading through the intertidal waters, as the sun was setting on a rainy summer's day. Photographed in Betty's bay, South Africa. #photooftheday #BlueskyArtShow #Stunday #rainbow #seascape #landscape #cloudscape #fineartphotography

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

#Sunset vibes in Betty's bay. Watching waving rolling in at golden hour. #Stunday #BlueskyArtShow #photography

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Today, I watched some African Penguins being released back into the wild at Stony Point Penguin Colony. These birds are critically endangered, with only about 8300 breeding pairs left. This was a special day.

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Early this year I had the privelage relocating a dozen baby praying mantis from our living room couch (I assumed they hatched nearby), into our garden. This baby I put on the surface of a canna leave, a surface right next to thick bushes which would provide ample cover. #BnWmacro #Blueskyartshow

Black and white photo of praying mantis nymph, likely the South African praying mantis.

The mantis sits holds to the surfave of a broad leave, and the background positioned to the right is blurred.

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

The exact same photo in colour vs black and white. What do you think #Bluesky, which one is your favourite? #blackandwhitephotography #monochrome #colourful #EastCoastKin #sunset

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

An adorable baby freshwater #turtle (Cape Terrapin) found in our garden. I released it in pond close by. #BlueSky #southafrica #wildlife

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Sunset at Betty's Bay last weekend. Temperatures are slowly warming here, the days are getting longer and I am truly looking forward to #summer. #BlueskyArtShow #seascape #landscape #EastCoastKin

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

#Reflections at sunset. Pieceful, quite times with some penguins at a tidal pools in Betty's Bay. #Stunday #SouthAfrica #minimalism #tranquil #ArtYear #Fineart

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

This captivating #Jagged landscape was captured less than 2km from our camping site, nestled on the banks of the Orange River. Richtersveld, South Africa. 2020 #BlueskyArtShow #scape #travelphotography

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

A plain's Zebra nipping at a companion. Zebras have complex social structures, and this seemingly aggressive interaction might be a form of social bonding, mutual grooming, or even a display of dominance within the herd. #Stunday #Zebra #Safari #nature #SouthAfrica #BlueskyArtShow #wildlife

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Hi #Bluesky, for #Scape Friday, here is an impressive termite mount looking out over the Klein Karoo plains. #Vanwyksdorp #SouthAfrica #BWFriday #BlueskyArtShow

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Stunning views this weekend in Van Wyksdorp #SouthAfrica. Nestled in the Klein Karoo, this unique area houses three different biomes: Fynbos, Succulent Karoo and Thicket! It is truly a biodiversity hotspot. #RockinTuesday #nature #photography #BlueskyArtShow

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Waves licking at the kelp washed ashore for #BlueskyMonday. The ocean seems washed anew of colour and life every day. Some days are grey, others blue, green, brown...some days are rough - some are gentle. Is it just me that finds this rolling mass of fluid enchanting? #MinimalMonday

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

The Tieke falls, from above, photographed while cycling the Waihāhā trail in #NewZealand. "Waihāhā" means "place of noisy water", which is an beautiful and apt name. #WaterfallWednesday #travelphotography #nature #forest #EastCoastKin #BlueskyArtShow

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Reminiscing about some time spent at Addo Elephant national park, a few years ago. African Elephants are truly magnificent creatures, and you have to see one in the wild to truly appreciate them! #BWFriday #ClassicMono #elephant #closeup #photography #BlueskyArtShow

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Hi #Bluesky, I though I should share this beautiful Cape Weaver photographed in Van Wyksdorp, for #YellowThu. #ColorADay #birdwatching #BlueskyArtShow

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

For #TidesOutTuesday, a beautiful golden moment. As the sun hugs the horizon, the sea and sand left brilliant and bright. #Kleinmond #beach #lowtide #SouthAfrica #BlueskyArtShow #photography #sunsetmagic #goldenhour

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Waves kiss the coast good night In last light - a dashing delight swell and surf Slowly-swiftly Colours curve Charming Cheerful Chic Then Navy Blue Night. #Stunday #sunset #BlueskyArtShow #nature #landscape #seascape #Southafrica #PhotographersUnited #Bluesky #photography

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Hi #Bluesky for #FloralFriday, here's an Aloe ferox inflorescence from Van Wyksdorp. It is truly mind-blowing that each little tube you see is actually an individual flower or floret! #FlowersOnFriday #BlueskyArtShow #EastCoastKin #Nature

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Hi #PhotographersofBluesky here is a little shower for #WaterfallWednesday. Photographed at Harold Porter National Botanical garden, in Betty's bay. #nature #earth #landscape

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Hi #Bluesky today for #RockinTuesday a beautiful rock formation photographed at Truitjieskraal in the Cederberg. What picture do you see in the rock? #Southafrica #BlueskyArtShow #nature #landscape #earth #mountains #noai #capturednotcreated #EastCoastKin

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Wading through the water during low tide at Silversand Beach while enjoying some spectacular mountain views. #MountainMonday #BlueskyMonday #Bettysbay #SouthAfrica #nature #BlueSkyArtShow #landscape #EastCoastKin #PhotographersofBluesky

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

#GetOutside for #BlueSkyArtshow Enjoying the view of what the locals call the "knersvlakte", a desolated valley near Nieuwoudtsville. Photographed by putting my camera on self timer. #desolated #valley #mountain #travel #nature #explore #southafrica

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

As the last rays of day slips slowly through the sun's lips Light meets the rain to entertain a fiery temptress in the sky Across the dark garden drops dance in delight A spell cast orange-red into night Ember spirits sail with silent lyrics vers, poem, song Far well, so long #scape #bluesky

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Embracing the Vastness. My friend enjoying a moment of solitude under some ancient rock formations near Truitjieskraal in the Cederberg. #RockinTuesday #travel #southafrica #discover #solitude #scape #nature #EastCoastKin #thewildimages #ArtYear #earth #BlueSky #BlueskyArtShow

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

The face of life and death --‐---------------------- Impressive sandstone formation found in Truitjieskraal, in the Cederberg. A tree stubborly tried to grow in the most hospitable conditions. #southafrica #travel #nature #Fineartphoto #hiddentreasures #ArtYear #Bluesky #scape #smArtist #Stunday

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

The natural beauty of South Africa always astounds me. Here is a photo taken while exploring Truitjieskraal in the Cederberg. #discover #southafrica #scape #narrow #nature #wonder #landscape #photography #BlueskyArtShow #trailblazer #explore #hiddentreasures #geology #rocks #beautiful #views

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

It's mighty And moody A little mysterious It's roring And raging A little relentless It's Deep And Dark A little deceptive It's salty And Stormy It's stunning The SEA #nature #wave #ocean #sea #landscape #JuneSea #ArtYear #LLJP #colour #photography #PhotographersUnited #earth #smArtist

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Aloe ferox, also called a Cape Aloe, photographed in Van Wyksdorp, South Africa. This is one of my favourite plants, what is yours? #nature #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #flowers #plants #earth #LittleKaroo #travel #landscape

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Shutter Raider @judithstopforth.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

A beautiful red-billed oxpecker resting on the head of an impala. It had just finished its afternoon snack, pecking some ticks off its host neck. #nature #wildlife #africa #photography #bluesky #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #magical #joy #BlueskyArtShow #noai #capturednotcreated

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