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Leila Alonso @leilaarlene.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

On a trip to Tucson, Arizona this past weekend, I said, “I’d love to get a shot of lightning with a Saguaro 🌵 cactus and the city on the background”. I didn’t think there was an ounce of possibility that would happen. Then it did! #lightning #Tucson #canon #photographersUnite

A bright lightning bolt strikes down from a purple-lit storm cloud into a desert landscape at night, silhouetting tall saguaro cacti and a few low buildings below

Multiple branching lightning bolts stretch horizontally across a glowing purple sky above a desert hillside, with scattered city lights visible in the distance and cacti silhouetted in the foreground.

A lightning strike forks across a dark sky over a city at night, illuminating distant mountains and a desert foreground dotted with saguaro cacti and glowing urban lights

A long, horizontal lightning bolt cuts across a cloudy night sky above a desert landscape, with cacti and a softly lit city skyline visible below

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Leila Alonso @leilaarlene.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Southern Resident Orca, J, K, and L pods made a 74 Orca Super Pod pass through the Puget sound! It was my first time seeing the southern residents and it was breathtaking! #Orca #southernresidents #superpod #photographersunited #PNWphotography #eastcoastkin #whales #killerwhales

A killer whale erupts from the ocean in a dramatic breach, its black-and-white body twisting as its tail slaps the water, sending a burst of spray into the air. The surrounding sea is dark and choppy, with a hazy shoreline and muted hills in the background.

A lone orca bursts upright out of the water, its sleek black-and-white body glistening in the sunlight as it breaches. Ripples and splashes surround it on the calm, dark-blue ocean surface.

A large male orca glides just beneath the ocean’s surface, its tall, straight dorsal fin rising sharply from the water. Ripples trail along its back, and a scattering of mist hangs in the air. The sea is calm and dark, with a soft, hazy horizon in the distance.

A male orca swims at the surface, its tall dorsal fin cutting cleanly through the water as a cloud of mist rises from its blow. Gentle ripples and splashes trail alongside the whale, while the ocean stretches out beneath a soft, hazy horizon.

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Leila Alonso @leilaarlene.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Good morning bluesky! I love hummingbirds, and spent the morning challenging myself to get some shots of hummingbirds in flight. Its still early 🤣 How are you challenging yourself today? #hummingbirds #PhotographersUnited #Canon #birds #Nature #pnwPhotography #EastCoastKin

A small hummingbird with green and gray feathers perches on a thin branch tipped with curled, brown leaves, against a softly blurred green background.

A hummingbird with iridescent green and gray plumage hovers with wings extended above the same branch with curled brown leaves, framed by softly blurred green foliage in the background.

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Leila Alonso @leilaarlene.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

bioluminescence algae and Milky Way. Mother Nature doesn’t always cooperate, but she opened up the skies long enough for us to capture beauty from as high as the heavens and as low and the ocean waters. #milkway #bioluminescencealgae #PNWphotography #Stunday #MakahReservation #CapeFlattery #NeahBay

A long-exposure nighttime photo of a rugged coastal cliffside under a star-filled sky. The Milky Way glows brightly on the left, arching above a forest of silhouetted pine trees. The calm ocean reflects faint light and the blue glow of bioluminescence algae, with sea stacks and scattered kelp visible in the water. A soft glow appears near the horizon, and the photo has a peaceful, ethereal quality.

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Leila Alonso @leilaarlene.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

More from the desert. This Saguaro cactus is in Picacho Peak.

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Leila Alonso @leilaarlene.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Springtime in the desert 🌵 is a whole different vibe than springtime in the PNW. I was born and raised in #Tucson and never appreciated the beauty of the desert the way I do now. Unfortunately I didn’t take a camera, and these are cell phone shots 😏 Looking forward to another trip for monsoons!

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Leila Alonso @leilaarlene.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

While out chasing orca, from various beaches, there was this one crow sitting in a tree, chirping as if he was asking for attention. I don’t know about you, but I find crows to be fascinating birds. #StillNotTheWhalesIWasLookingFor #PNWPhotography #PhotographersUnited #TheCrow

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Leila Alonso @leilaarlene.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Little “weed” that was a great food source for a bumble bee just seconds before this photo was taken. 3.16.25 #countdowntospring #pollen #pollinatorsfood #photographersunited #PNWphotography #NotTheWhalesIWasLookingFor

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Leila Alonso @leilaarlene.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

I went out with my camera and a couple lenses yesterday looking for a creative outlet. Instead, I was surprised with a pod of orca! I didn’t have the proper lens with me to capture these beauties in the way I would have wanted. But this sure was a TREAT! #orcas #photographersunited #PNWPhotography

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Leila Alonso @leilaarlene.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Reposting for #Stunday This has to be the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen. #CraterLake #milkyway #photographersunited #PNWPhotography

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Leila Alonso @leilaarlene.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

My BF and I went to Teatro Zinzanni for Valentine’s Day. We dressed in Steam Punk outfits, and just HAD to do an at home photo shoot afterwards.. of course! What kind of photogs would we be if we didn’t!? 🤣 #Steampunk #PhotographersUnited #ValentinesDay #PhotoShoot #TeatroZinzanniSeattle

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Leila Alonso @leilaarlene.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Moon rise October 28, 2023 I’ve posted my older shots in the 10 days ish I’ve been on bluesky, but you all inspire me to do more! Thanks for sharing all your beautiful photos, and for the comments and reposts! #photographersunited #bluesky #HaveIMentionedILoveTheMoon? #Moon #moonrise #blueskies

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Leila Alonso @leilaarlene.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Milky Way season is starting next month here in the Pacific Northwest! This shot is from some crazy back woods, mountain logging road near Mt. Baker. #milkyway #MtBaker #astrophotography #PNWPhotography #PhotographersUnited #Canon #NotAllWhoWanderAreLost

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Leila Alonso @leilaarlene.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

May’s big Aurora storm was incredible! With solar maximum being upon us, I’m really hoping we get some more good shows in the coming year! Show me your Aurora shots! #PNW #PNWPhotography #Aurora #auroraborealis #NorthernLights #photographer #photographersunited #Canongirl

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Leila Alonso @leilaarlene.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

This beauty brings such vibrant color to my office space, all year round. #Kalanchoe #flowers #macro #macrophotography #canonR5 #PNWPhotography

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Leila Alonso @leilaarlene.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

More backyard shenanigans Our neighbor has an unofficial squirrel rescue, so our yard is full of these cute, but obnoxious, happy little peanut eaters. #PNW #squirrels #BackyardShenanigans #photography #PNWPhotography #HappyLittlePeanutEater

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Leila Alonso @leilaarlene.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Backyard Shenanigans 🕊️🐿️🦝 Hummingbirds are such beautiful creatures. This is one of our resident Anna’s hummingbirds, on my first attempt at photographing them last summer #pnw #pnwphotography #birds #hummingbirds #BackyardShenanigans #Canon

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Leila Alonso @leilaarlene.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

2024’s start of the Skagit valley tulip festival. We went early morning and before the flowers were fully opened for the season. There’s something about rain drops on flowers that I find so pretty. Is anyone else ready for spring!? #PNW #PNWphotography #flowers #Tulips #macromonday

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Leila Alonso @leilaarlene.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

I just want to say that I am super jealous of all of the #SuperbOwl shots! I have never been lucky enough to see an owl in the wild! Give me your pointers people! I love owls and would love to see one in the wild!

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Leila Alonso @leilaarlene.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Thank you for the warm welcome on #bluesky 🥰 It has been wonderful sharing photos with other who appreciate them. All of the talent I see here is so very inspiring. My blue sky feed has really been a breath of fresh air Valentines wknd 2024 #eagles #pnw #photography #birds #SemiahmooResort

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Dave Durkee @davedurkee.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

The Rosette Nebula (also known as Caldwell 49) 5,200 light years away Shot the night of Jan 25/26 Dual Narrowband Filters Antlia Alp-T Narrowband HaOiii filter Antlia Alp-T Narrowband HbSii filter Orion ED80T CF telescope Skywatcher HEQ5 mount ZWO ASI585MC Pro Astro cam

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ione blue @ioneblue.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

gerbera daisy #photography #macro #abstractphotography orange daisy. next to yellow chrysanthemums. and a blast of backlighting. photograph.

macro photograph next to yellow chrysanthemums. lighting from behind creating a diffuse yellow glow. deep pink lily just a blur in the distance.

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TK Ramsay @tkramsay.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

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Leila Alonso @leilaarlene.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Seattle skyline taken with my DJI air3 in November 2024. The view from just outside the hustle and bustle of the city. #PNW #Scape #cityscape #TheGreatWheel #Spaceneedle #WashingtonStateFerry #Seattle #PugetSound #photography #Pnwphotgraphy #DJI #dronephotography

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Leila Alonso @leilaarlene.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Cape disappointment King Tides. December 2023 I probably took 1,000 images that day… easily. I was mostly disappointed, but then came across this gem! My bursting heart ❤️ #PNW #photography #Kingtides #CapeDisappointment #Ocean #Beauty #Canon

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Leila Alonso @leilaarlene.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Silver Falls, Mt. Tahoma (Rainer) in the summer time. It was a short but beautiful hike to the perfection that were these falls. #PNW #photography #landscape #WaterfallWednesday

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Leila Alonso @leilaarlene.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Hello blue sky! I’ve been lurking for about a week, and finally decided to make my first post. Hoping this platform will bring a bit of peace. There’s nothing more peaceful than the night skies #pnw #photography #CraterLake #MilkyWay #NightSky #Beauty

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