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Daily Fox Gifs 🦊 @dailyfox.bsky.social · 8h

Fox is ready to celebrate the spookiest of months #fox #redfox #cute #foxoftheday

A red fox stands in tall grass next to a pumpkin carved to look like an owl

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

A traditional Shinto torii gate at an unidentified location in Japan

Visual and Sensory Analysis
This vertical landscape photograph portrays a rustic wooden Shinto torii gate standing quietly at the edge of a lush forest clearing. Framed directly above by the sweeping branches of a double-flowered cherry tree (yaezakura) in full pink bloom, the wooden structure features a gently upward-curving top lintel (kasagi) painted in vermilion red. The main pillars (hashira) and crossbeam (nuki) remain unpainted, showcasing natural, weathered timber with small protective rooflets capping the side supports (chigobashira) in the ryōbu-torii architectural style. Dense evergreen trees form a shadowy, emerald-green backdrop behind the threshold, while vibrant green grass carpets the ground in front.
In Shinto traditions, the torii acts as a sacred gateway marking the transition between the profane outer world (sei) and the sacred realm (zoku) of the local kami (spirits or deities). The specific design pictured—a ryōbu-torii (or gongen-torii) characterized by four supporting legs at the base—is historically associated with Shugendō and syncretic Shinto-Buddhist worship. The construction reflects a traditional commitment to monozukuri (mastery of traditional timber craftsmanship). Built from natural timber designed to age gracefully alongside the surrounding forest, the gate's joinery demonstrates traditional Japanese carpentry methods (ki-gumi) that allow timber structures to withstand earthquakes and weather without relying on metal nails.

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

The Imperial Garden, Japan. Photography by chee hian on Flickr

Captured by photographer chee hian, this vertical composition portrays a woman seen from behind, standing in contemplation beneath weeping cherry blossoms (shidarezakura) within the Imperial Palace Gardens. She wears a traditional kimono featuring a red-and-white ichimatsu (checkered) pattern overlaid with pink cherry blossom motifs. Tied securely at her back is a rich red obi woven with golden and pink floral crests. Her hair is styled in an elegant updo, accented with delicate hanging kanzashi hair ornaments. Cascading down from the upper right, the slender branches of weeping cherry trees burst into soft pink blossoms, creating a natural floral canopy against the dark trunks of mature pine trees. The quiet, mossy earth of the garden floor stretches into the soft-focus background.
Kyoto Imperial Palace Garden (Kyōto Gyoen) and Tokyo's Imperial Palace East Gardens (Kōkyo Higashi Gyoen) have served for centuries as imperial grounds, meticulously maintained to reflect seasonal transitions. The tradition of hanami (cherry blossom viewing) dates back to the Nara and Heian periods, initially practiced by the imperial court before spreading throughout Japanese society. The figure's attire exemplifies traditional textile arts (monozukuri). The ichimatsu checkered pattern, popularized in the Edo period by Kabuki actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu I, combines here with sakura motifs to create an auspicious seasonal ensemble.

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Luna Inari @lunainari.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

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Luna Inari @lunainari.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

TONIGHT! www.twitch.tv/dj_luna_inari

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Torii on small islet at dusk in Amatsu-Kominato, Chiba Prefecture, Japan . Photography by Jon Sheer

Rising dramatically against a brooding dusk sky off the coast of Amatsu-Kominato in Chiba Prefecture, the ancient sea stack of Suzume-jima—famously known as Fudō-iwa—anchors the wild intertidal shore. At the rocky foot of the monolith sits a vibrant vermilion torii gate, illuminated by golden crepuscular rays breaking through dense, sculpted cloud cover. The receding tide reveals an expansive sea floor draped in vivid green sea lettuce (aosa) and mosses, interspersed with dark, pitted volcanic rock and still tidal pools reflecting the fiery twilight above. The photograph evokes a breathtaking sensory atmosphere: the rhythmic surge of Pacific swells breaking against weathered stone, the sharp, salty tang of ocean spray carried on a cooling evening breeze, the damp chill of twilight settling onto wet algae, and the profound, reverent hush that envelops a sacred sanctuary at the edge of the sea. Captured by photographer Jon Sheer along the Bōsō Peninsula in Kamogawa City, this photograph documents Japan's deep tradition of venerating sacred coastal topography. The sea stack functions as a natural yorishiro—a sacred vessel or dwelling place for sea deities (kami)—with its miniature torii marking the boundary between the mundane world and the divine presence of the ocean. For centuries, coastal shrines along the peninsula have served as spiritual guardians for regional fishing communities and maritime navigators, offering prayers for safe passage and abundant catches.

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Legendary Japanese photographer Masahisa Fukase gently helping his beloved cat, Sasuke, drink water from a temizuya (water purification pavilion) at a Japanese shrine.

Crouched beside a massive, dark stone water basin (chōzubachi), the subject holds a long-handled ladle (hishaku) low to the ground so a small, spotted cat can drink. One hand rests with tender protection across the feline’s back as it stretches forward to lap water from the metal bowl. Above the carved stone, bamboo racks support an array of resting ladles, while polished river pebbles glisten in the drainage trough below. Captured in soft, monochromatic silver tones, the photograph evokes a deeply tender sensory atmosphere: the cool, steady drip of spring water splashing against wet river stones, the faint clink of a metal ladle against stone, the rhythmic sound of lapping water, and the quiet, reverent stillness of a sanctuary courtyard sheltered from the rushing world. This intimate moment captures legendary photographer Masahisa Fukase (1934–2012) and his iconic feline companion, Sasuke, whose playful and enigmatic presence became the central subject of Fukase’s celebrated photobooks in the late 1970s. In Shinto tradition, the temizuya (or chōzuya) serves as a sacred pavilion where worshipers perform ritual purification (misogi) by rinsing their hands and mouth before entering the shrine precinct. Fukase’s gentle extension of this purification ritual to sustain a small kitten bridges the solemnity of ancestral spiritual practice with the tender, unvarnished intimacy of daily life.

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Luna Inari @lunainari.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

And here's my setlist from last night for those that were following along!

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J Edward Neill @jedwardneill.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

She'd never wear the hat in real life. So I painted it on her... 'Witchy Watchtower'

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Luna Inari @lunainari.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Milly's training arc begins!

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Luna Inari @lunainari.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

TONIGHT at 9pm ET til 11pm ET, RANDOM CHAOS. I don't know what I'm be getting up to, but probably a little music, random chatter and maybe even some gaming! www.twitch.tv/dj_luna_inari

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Luna Inari @lunainari.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Tonight's set list for those that tuned in!

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Luna Inari @lunainari.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

TONIGHT: 11pm til 2am ET www.twitch.tv/dj_luna_inari We vibe on the dark side!

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Luna Inari @lunainari.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Tonight on FFXIV: www.twitch.tv/dj_luna_inari

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Luna Inari @lunainari.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I enjoyed it. But I’m a firm believer in “don’t stick your dic in crazy.”

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Ritual artifacts within the grounds of Nezu Shrine (Nezu Jinja) in Tokyo's historic Bunkyo Ward

This intimate vignette offers a quiet encounter with the sacred architecture of Inari worship. In the immediate foreground, a braided white hemp bell rope (suzu-no-o) hangs in soft focus, suspended before a low, weathered wooden fence (tamagaki) that demarcates the shrine's inner sanctuary (honden). Behind the barrier sits a carved stone fox (kitsune)—the celestial messenger of Inari Ōkami—adorned with a red cloth bib (yodarekake) offered by devotees. Above, a deep indigo textile valence (mizuhiki-maku), dyed with a white family crest (kamon) and hung with folded white paper streamers (shide), casts a cool shadow over the stone steps ascending into the shadowed interior.

Dating back by legend to ancient times and relocated to its present site in 1706 by the fifth Tokugawa Shogun, Tsunayoshi, Nezu Shrine stands as one of Tokyo’s oldest and best-preserved Shinto complexes. Remarkably spared during the 1923 Great Kantō Earthquake and the bombardments of World War II, the shrine enclave retains the quiet, atmospheric charm of old Edo's shitamachi (low city). The presence of the kitsune guardian anchors the precinct within popular agricultural and merchant traditions; the red bibs, routinely replaced by local worshippers, serve as votive offerings expressing gratitude, prayers for health, and protection against malevolent forces through the ritual color vermilion.

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Luna Inari @lunainari.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

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Luna Inari @lunainari.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

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Luna Inari @lunainari.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I'll be spinning some tunes TONIGHT @ midnight and closing down The Sanctuary! Tune in or hop into game and come dance! www.twitch.tv/dj_luna_inari

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pmamtraveller.bsky.social @pmamtraveller.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Cat and parrot, Enoki Toshiyuki

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Luna Inari @lunainari.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Starting in about 30 min at 5pm Pac and the club is open til 11 pac! Join in on the fun! www.twitch.tv/dj_luna_inari

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Japanese landscape photography as "Pearl Fuji" (Pāru Fuji), where the full moon rests precisely at the apex of Mount Fuji's crater rim like a luminous orb.

This photograph captures the rare celestial alignment known in Japanese landscape photography as "Pearl Fuji" (Pāru Fuji), where the full moon rests precisely at the apex of Mount Fuji's crater rim like a luminous orb. The extraordinary symmetry of the volcanic cone provides a bold, monumental foundation, its famous 3,776-meter silhouette rising with effortless grace above a low-lying cloud bank. By positioning the moon at the exact midpoint of the crater peak, the composition creates an intense focal balance, transforming the towering mountain into a cosmic altar supporting a glowing sphere of golden light.

The chromatic harmony of the scene relies on a delicate interplay between warm and cool tones. Twilight’s fleeting alpenglow coats the jagged volcanic ridges near the summit in a soft blush of rose madder and dusty violet, echoing the classical visual tradition of Aka-Fuji (Red Fuji). Further down, the mountain's sweeping flanks transition into deep indigo and slate, grounded by a soft veil of cobalt mist clinging to the lower slopes. Behind the peak, the sky transitions smoothly from a warm, champagne-gold glow at the horizon into a muted, dusk-toned pale grey, casting a soft, diffuse light over the craters and gullies carved into the volcanic rock.

Beyond its photographic precision, the image deeply resonates with the aesthetic traditions of Japanese visual art, echoing the graphic clarity of ukiyo-e prints by Hokusai and Hiroshige as well as the atmospheric solitude of 20th-century shin-hanga nightscapes. In Japanese art history, the juxtaposition of the immutable mountain with the fleeting arc of the moon embodies the profound tension between structural permanence and seasonal impermanence (mujō). The deliberate, harmonious placement of the celestial body evokes a spirit of serene contemplation (yūgen), catching a fleeting, tranquil moment where nature, atmosphere, and geometry achieve perfect visual poise.

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Remy Michaels @remyscameraeye.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Good Memories... Double Trouble. Early morning. My beautiful little friends, Fiona (L) & Freddie (R) The Fox Kit Twins, patiently waiting, for Ma & Pa to bring home some snacks. 🦊🦊♥️♥️📸🇨🇦 #AlgonquinPark #Fox #Kits #Twins #Mammals #Canada #Nature #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #OntarioParks

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Luna Inari @lunainari.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The 42nd Traditional Kaga-Yuzen Crafts Exhibition Members’ Exhibition: Visiting Dress ‘Waku’ Tomoji Ueda Artist’s Comment : I felt the life force like water gushing out, and I expressed this as a pattern on the kimono.

Tomoji Ueda’s visiting dress (hōmongi) titled Waku ("Gushing Forth") presents a breathtaking visual translation of elemental energy, capturing the continuous movement of water as a surging source of life. Crafted on a serene ice-blue silk ground, the composition utilizes the traditional eba-mōyō layout, wherein the dyed design flows seamlessly across the seams from the upper right shoulder and sleeve down through the lower skirt. Swirling bands of deep indigo, violet, turquoise, and seafoam green sweep dynamically across the garment, creating sinuous, ribbon-like currents that mimic freshwater bursting from an underground spring. The design moves with an organic cadence, balancing open fields of luminous sky-blue silk with dense, rhythmic vortices of color along the hem and sleeves.

Demonstrating the supreme technical discipline of Kaga Yuzen—the historic hand-painted paste-resist dyeing tradition of Kanazawa—Ueda relies on masterly pigment application and delicate itome-yuzen resist lines rather than heavy surface embroidery or metallic leaf. Fine, concentric arcs of white stippling trace the internal currents of the water, creating the impression of cresting spray, bubbling foam, or light glinting off a rushing stream. Interspersed within these energetic swirls are sharp, four-pointed starbursts and small, jewel-like floral medallions (hanabishi), which anchor the fluid abstraction with moments of refined geometric clarity. The subtle color gradations (bokashi) within the sweeping currents lend the fabric an extraordinary sense of three-dimensional depth and translucent radiance.

Presented at the 42nd Traditional Kaga-Yuzen Crafts Exhibition, Waku exemplifies how classic textile techniques can reinterpret nature through a contemporary graphic lens. When worn, the garment's fluid motifs adapt dynamically to the motion of the body, allowing the painted currents to shift and ripple as though truly alive.

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Luna Inari @lunainari.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Club Yuzuri! - Dynamis - Marilith - Lav Beds - Ward 27 - Plot 28 - Goth / Industrial - 12a to 1a ET

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Luna Inari @lunainari.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, illuminated by lanterns during a snowy evening. Photography by k n u l p on Flickr.

Captured by photographer k n u l p, this twilight study showcases the quiet approach (sandō) to Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine (櫻山八幡宮) in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, blanketed in fresh winter snow. Dominating the composition is a grand, unpainted wooden torii gate, its upper lintels and crossbeams topped with soft drifts of white. In the crisp chill of the blue hour, the warm cedar tones of the gate are illuminated by a pair of traditional paper lanterns (chōchin) mounted on tall wooden posts, casting a rich, golden light across the entrance.

The wet stone paving of the central pathway glistens beneath the snowfall, catching long, liquid reflections from the lanterns and the distant lamps lining the walkway. Beyond the main gate, the pathway draws the eye toward the shrine’s inner steps and timber pavilions, framed by ancient cryptomeria and pine trees whose heavy branches bow under the weight of the snow. The cool, deep indigo hues of the twilight sky and dark forest create a striking chromatic balance against the warm amber glow of the sanctuary lights.

Renowned as the host site for the autumn Takayama Festival (Takayama Matsuri), Sakurayama Hachimangu assumes a profoundly serene character during the alpine winter. The interplay of pristine snow, traditional timber joinery, and soft lantern light evokes a quiet stillness, capturing the timeless refuge of Shinto sacred space within Japan's winter landscape.

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scott daGHOSTtino @scottdagostino.ca · 06/08/2026

Don’t know who wrote this — it was posted on Instagram by “Warpaint Journal” in April 2025 — but it’s making the rounds today and is pretty great. I dream of this too ❤️

Most people don't dream of being fancy-rich.
I dream of being rich enough to say, "Treat's on me," without thinking twice. Rich enough to have a home that feels like a hug, a fridge stocked like a five-year-old with adult money, and a tray of chocolates waiting for someone to grab. Rich enough to quietly help a friend before they even have to ask. To send a care package when someone's too tired to reach out. To buy all the pencils from a kid on the street so they can go home early. For me, the real money dream isn't about luxury - it's about having enough to give, enough to comfort, enough to turn ordinary moments into something extraordinary.

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Created by acclaimed Kaga-Yuzen master Kakimoto Ichiro (柿本市郎) for the 42nd Traditional Kaga-Yuzen Crafts Exhibition, Shirobana Higan ("White Spider Lily") is a tour de force of high-craft textile art.

Executed as a furisode and displayed in full eba-moyō layout—where the pattern flows seamlessly across every seam—the garment exemplifies the supreme painterly discipline of Kaga-Yuzen. Unlike Kyoto’s Kyo-Yuzen, which frequently incorporates gold leaf (kinhaku) or heavy embroidery to heighten luxury, Kaga-Yuzen relies purely on dye technique, precise line drawing (itome-yuzen), and delicate shading (bokashi) to achieve its depth and quiet drama.

Set against a rich indigo-navy (kon-iro) silk ground, the composition explodes with the rhythmic vitality of white spider lilies (Lycoris albiflora). Crisp, luminous white petals with delicately recurved tips and soaring, thread-like stamens dominate the upper shoulders and hem. Kakimoto achieves extraordinary atmospheric dimension by silhouetting these crisp foreground blooms against shadowy, speckled background blossoms rendered in soft lavender and slate-violet hues. Slender, mint-green and seafoam stems rise vertically through the composition, anchoring the sweeping, buoyant motion of the petals and gold-tipped filaments.

Inspired by the arresting sight of pale spider lilies standing resolutely amid a sea of vibrant red blooms, Kakimoto translates a fleeting moment of natural wonder into a profound study of resilience and poise. The stark contrast between the luminous white floral forms and the midnight-blue background creates a dramatic, almost nocturnal glow, capturing both the fragile elegance and unwavering spirit of the autumn flower.

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Japanese Indigo Dyeing: “Although it is an ancient method, the process continues to have a deep influence and importance on fashion even today.”

This display showcases the extraordinary depth and versatility of traditional Japanese indigo dyeing (aizome, 藍染め), featuring an array of bolts and textiles decorated using diverse resist-dyeing techniques. Central to this craft is natural indigo derived from fermented polygonum leaves (sukumo), celebrated for producing vibrant shades ranging from pale sky blue (mizuasagi) to near-black navy (koiai). The textiles on display highlight a spectrum of classical techniques, including intricate shape-resist shibori (tie-dyeing), stencil-applied rice-paste resist (katazome), variegated marbling (arashi shibori), and woven ikat patterns (kasuri). By pairing these centuries-old resist techniques with rich natural pigments, aizome continues to serve as an enduring bridge between Japan's historic material culture and contemporary textile and fashion design worldwide.

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The 42nd Traditional Kaga Yuzen Crafts ExhibitionVisiting Dress “Plum Scent” exhibited by a member, Ichiro Kakimoto Artist’s Comment : I tried to express the strength of the intersecting branches and the old tree with moss that bends vigorously.

Exhibited at the 42nd Traditional Kaga Yūzen Crafts Exhibition, Plum Scent (Ume no Ka) by master craftsman Ichirō Kakimoto (柿本市郎) is a magnificent visiting dress (hōmongi) that perfectly exemplifies the painterly realism and refined technical mastery of Kanazawa’s Kaga Yūzen tradition. Fulfilling Kakimoto’s intention to capture the strength and vitality of an old tree, thick, lichen-dusted limbs twist forcefully upward across the back seams, branching out into a delicate lattice of dark, sharp twigs that reach the shoulders and upper sleeves to frame a dense canopy of pale plum blossoms (ume) at the neck. Unlike Kyoto's Kyō-yūzen, which frequently relies on metallic leafing and embroidery, this piece celebrates pure hand-painting with rice-paste resist (itoshinori). It features quintessential Kaga hallmarks, including kaga-goki (outside-in petal shading) and precise naturalistic details in the moss-draped bark and budding flowers. Set against a pale blush-white ground that gently deepens into a rich mauve-lavender at the hem (suso-boke), the composition achieves a grounded, sophisticated harmony between structural force and delicate botanical beauty.

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

An intricate section of Fushimi Inari Taisha, located at the base and slopes of Mount Inari in Kyoto, Japan. This image captures the Otsuka (stone altars) and dense clusters of miniature torii gates. Photography by German Vidal

German Vidal’s striking photograph captures one of the most sacred, layered spaces along the mountain trails of Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社) in Kyoto, showcasing an Otsuka-gun (お塚群), or stone altar mound. Situated beyond the famous main vermilion-gate pathways, the forested slopes of Mount Inari are dotted with thousands of these private stone altars (otsuka), which are dedicated by worshipers, families, and businesses to honor specific manifestations or deity names (kami) of Inari—the Shinto god of rice, business prosperity, and good fortune. Devotees frequently offer small wooden torii gates as gestures of gratitude or prayer, crowding them around the stone structures alongside statues of fox guardians (kitsune), the revered messengers of Inari who often wear red bibs (yodarekake) given by pilgrims. Vidal employs selective desaturation to emphasize this spiritual landscape, rendering the weathered granite pillars, stone steps, lantern bases, and rock faces in stark monochrome so that the vibrant vermilion-orange of the miniature torii and bibs pops dramatically against the shadowy hillside.

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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

A fox learned a woman's house meant free food, so he brought his whole family back for seconds

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LK @lkcreations.art · 22/07/2026

Daily sketch 🗻🌲🥷🐈‍⬛️ Can you spot the Cat ? #artsky #ink #sketch

Photo of a sketch with a pen under it. It depicts a blue landscape with hills and pine trees. In the middle stands the Samurai and somewhere wanders the Cat.
Indian ink pn a4 paper.

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