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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Textures of the Big Island of Hawaii 🌴 🐚 🌋 What an honor to visit Pele's domain and feel the imprint of volcanic activity, from black sand beaches to vast lava flows. Honestly, I took too many photos and don't know where to start editing! #BigIsland #Hawaii #LandscapePhotography #Photography

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Truly over the blinding 90-degree glare. Give me low mist clinging to pine trees, long shadows, and damp soil. My camera sensor and my goth soul are both desperate for the dark half of the year to arrive. #Mabon #NaturePhotography #Photography

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Imo, clear autumn nightscapes are unrivaled. What’s your dream dark-sky location to shoot before the year ends? #Astrophotography #NightScapes #LandscapePhotography #Photography

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Going through photos from Volcanos National Park and I think we have some bangers in the hopper... #Photography #LandscapePhotography #Volcano #Hawaii

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Off to the Big Island to chase dramatic light, misty rainforests, and stark lava fields. Ready to get properly weird with some high-contrast compositions. What would you be trying to shoot if you were coming along? #OutdoorPhotography #VisualStorytelling #LandscapePhotography #Photography

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Confession: half of my location scouting is meticulous Google Maps/Photo Pills planning, and the other half is just driving down an empty dirt road because it looked slightly haunted. Either way, let's see what magic I can make happen in Hawaii next week! #LandscapePhotography #Photography

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Packing bags for the Big Island next week. So excited to trade dry SoCal dust for primordial volcanic rock and dark skies. Any landscape shooters have a favorite lesser-known vantage point out there? #BigIsland #LandscapePhotography #Hawaii #Photography

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Mabon is a month away, the light is getting amber and rich, and I’m ready to trade 90-degree midday heat for crisp mountain air and dark skies. What’s on your autumn shooting bucket list this year? 🍁 🌌 🧡 #AutumnEquinox #NaturePhotography #Photography

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Super into path blurs recently. More LA local photos and hand edits for your feed 🫶🏼

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Manifesting a Superbloom that looks like an alien planet. If I don't edit a portal into a field of wildflowers this year, did I even go outside? 🌸 #Photography #SurrealPhotography #Superbloom2026

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

"I’ll just fix it in post" is the biggest lie I tell myself, second only to "I don't need a jacket, it's California." As a result, my editing queue is growing super long right now. How many unedited shots are currently haunting your hard drive? Be honest. #PostProcessing #PhotographerProblems

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Happy V-Day! While he’s getting intimate with moss through a macro lens, I’m editing the sky to look like a dream sequence. Love is seeing the world through different focal lengths. 📸 #PhotographyCouple #FineArt #NatureLovers

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Happy #GalentinesDay to all my digital and real-life friends. I love my weird little coven. 🖤 #NatureLovers #Surrealism #Witches

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Taking a break from the digital noise tonight to clean my crystals and my sensor. Both feel equally essential for a clear vision, honestly. What’s your "must-do" ritual before heading out on a big shoot? 🔮 #PhotographyLife #WitchyVibes #SpringCleaning

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Beautiful Glencoe in #Scotland last month ❄️ Wherever I go, that negative space follows... #LandscapePhotography #PhotoEdits #Surrealism

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Winter light has this thin, pastel quality that makes everything look like a dream. It’s fleeting, though. Who loves this weather and who is ready for warm springtime light? #WinterLight #PhotoCommunity

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

This warm weather is a glitch in the seasonal matrix. I’m out here looking for moody fog and finding nothing but open sky and thirst-trapping palm trees. Send clouds. ☁️ #LosAngeles #PhotographyLife

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Imbolc vibes: Cleaning my lenses and my altar. Out with the stagnant winter energy, in with the quickening light. Are we feeling the renewal yet? #Imbolc #NaturePhotography #WitchyThings #Photography

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Preparing for the quickening/Imbolc. The days are winning the fight against the dark. 🕯️ What are you planning to "plant" this season, creatively speaking? #Imbolc #Creativity #Nature #Photography

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

#imbolc is almost here and the wheel of the year is turning from winter to spring. 🌱🕯️ I'm not quite ready to say goodbye to winter's gentle stillness so expect some snowy landscapes to persist on this account for a little while! #photography #scotland #naturephotography #landscape

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Nature doesn't care about your "aesthetic." It just does its thing, beautifully and violently. It’s humbling to try and bottle it up in a digital file. #NatureAppreciation #OutdoorLife #Art #Photography

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Sensing the shift. Imbolc is near—the earth is twitching under the frost. What’s the first sign of spring you look for through your lens? 📷 #Imbolc #NatureLovers #SpringAwakening #Photography

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

The light is changing. It’s getting sharper, more electric. February is coming. Are you team Winter or are you already manifesting Spring? #SeasonChange #NatureLovers #Winter #Photography

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

There’s a specific kind of magic in the blue hour that feels like a thin veil between worlds. Or maybe it’s just my sensor struggling with the ISO. Either way, I’m obsessed and need to get back to the arctic soon. #BlueHour #WitchyVibes #Photography #Finland

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Sheep and secret portals at the Fairly Glen on the magical Isle of Skye 🐑 🧚 The local sheep seemed entirely unimpressed by the tear in the space-time continuum, which is very on-brand for Scottish livestock. #Scotland #Photography #TravelPhotography #LandscapePhotography #NatureLovers

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Gorgeous exploring and shooting around Old Man of Storr in #Scotland 🖤 Already dying to go back! #landscapephotography #photography #travel

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

My favorite part of winter shooting? Getting to sleep in and still catch sunrise, then knock out sunset before my evening sustenance. Super efficient! #PhotographerLife #TravelPhotography

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

A wee peek from exploring #Scotland the last couple of weeks! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 It was an incredible trip but a lot of pushing through headcolds and a wide variety of weather. Still, we had a wonderful time and I'm looking forward to sharing what photos I managed to capture 🖤 #photography #naturephotography

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Off to #Scotland tomorrow! Preparing my gear for the cold and wet. Best tip for keeping batteries alive and gear in good working order when trying to capture those deep winter vibes? 🦌 🌲 🏔️ #CameraGear #WinterPrep #Photography

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Enjoying the continuation of the #Yule season's spirit—a focus on light returning, friends, and feasting. May your midwinter be bright! 🕯️🌿 #Midwinter #FestiveSeason #Christmas

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

TBH, less sun means more time for long exposures and capturing the movement of the stars. The universe is speaking if you listen closely. 🌌 Also this nocturnal girl doesn't have to rise as early for sunrise shots 🖤 #AstroPhotography #NightSky #Photography

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Spending this Yule amongst the trees with dear friends for this special moment of cosmic equilibrium. It's the deepest shadow that shows us the way back to the light. Time for silent reverence. Blessed Be. 🕯️✨ #BlessedBe #Solstice #WinterSolstice #Yule

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

The veil is thinning, the days are darkening. Getting ready to embrace the longest night for the Winter Solstice. What magic are you manifesting? 🕯️ #WinterSolstice #Yule

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

My favorite winter landscape shots are either in the dramatic encroachment of darkness or gentle, soft dawn. Seems appropriate for Yule—a little death and rebirth. 🖤 #OccultVibes #LandscapePhotography

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

What's your most atmospheric, moody photo that feels like a portal to another realm? I'd love to see ✨ #Photography #DarkAesthetic #Goth

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Tripod vs. Handheld: When do you absolutely need the stability, and when do you freehand it? Let's settle this. ⚖️ #Photography #CameraGear #PhotoCommunity

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Yule is coming up, and I'm ready to focus on renewal and setting intentions. What creative goal are you casting for the coming year? I'm aiming for bolder and more surprising compositions. 🔮 #CreativeGoals #PhotographyTalk #Photography

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

The air is getting crisp. Does your editing style change with the seasons, or do you stick to your signature look? 🤔 #SeasonalPhotography #Photography

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Currently trying to decide which national park needs my lens's attention next. Drop your dream destination! 👇 #LandscapePhotography #Photography #NationalParks #Wanderlust

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

What's the most unexpected piece of gear that has saved a shoot for you? Mine was a trash bag for rain. 😂 #PhotographyHacks #Photography #LandscapePhotography

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Editing day is less about work and more about reliving the hike. Anyone else? Caffeine level calibration is critical. ☕ #Photography #PhotoEditing

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

A little winter #throwback to pastel dawns and aurora-lit nights in Levi, Finland earlier this year. This trip truly made me a fan of winter travel forever and I honestly can't wait for our next adventure to the Arctic. ❄️ 🦌 🌌 #Photography #Finland #Arctic #Winter

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

That moment when the light is exactly right and you know you just bagged a keeper. Pure magic. What's your favorite light: dawn, sunset, blue hour, golden hour, something else? #GoldenHour #NatureLover #Photography

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Anyone else feel like the camera sees the soul of a place better than our own eyes sometimes? 🖤✨ #LandscapePhotography #PhotographerLife

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

#YosemiteFalls on a moody autumn day 🌘 I'm enjoying the descent into winter, how about you? #LandscapePhotography #Landscapes #Photography #PhotoEdits

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

I'm treating this entire post-Thanksgiving weekend as a meditation on stillness (i.e., hiding from people). What are you working on that requires deep, quiet concentration? 🧘 #Phography #Creativity #Mindfulness

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Hey it is Thanksgiving after all: I'm thankful for fog that rolls in and makes everything look dramatic and brooding. Can't wait to soak up the ultimate version in Scotland soon. What is the one natural element you are grateful for right now? 🙏 #Photography #LandscapePhotography

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

A little slice of beautiful Vernal Falls in #Yosemite 🩵 I wanted to get tighter framing on the falls to capture more of those wonderful details you could just stare at for hours. #NationalParks #Photography #LandscapePhotography #Waterfall

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Which photography genre do you secretly wish you were a master of? I crave the glamour and intimacy of portraiture, and have certainly dabbled in it, but lately the mountains call. ⛰️ #Photography #LandcapePhotography

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Nicole @leafandcrown.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

If your editing software suddenly gained consciousness, what snarky comment would it make about your last session? My Photoshop is ruthless. 🔪 #PostProcessing #Photography #Photoshop

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