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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Where were you on 9/11? Eric Draper was President George W. Bush’s photographer📸 Now, 25 years later, Eric takes me back to those extraordinary days. 🎧 Apple Podcasts, Spotify or directly at our website: www.thecameracafeshow.com #September11 #911Anniversary #NeverForget911 #Photojournalism

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🎧📸 From watching David Attenborough on TV to working alongside him at the BBC! 🐧🌍 Sue Flood joins us for Part 1 of a very special conversation about Wildlife, Antarctica, Adventure and Stories from behind the scenes🎬🔥 Listen wherever you get your podcast or at www.thecameracafeshow.com 🔗☕ #photo

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

🎧📸The Unfolding of History 🎬 Pete Souza, the former Official White House Photographer, joins us in this special two-part series 🚀🔥 Listen wherever you get your podcast or at www.thecameracafeshow.com 🔗 Be sure to Follow and Subscribe for more stories that pour hotter than coffee! ☕🔥✨

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

One of National Geographic's great legends!📸 Jim Richardson's career spans 50+ stories, from Kansas to Scotland, covering food, water, and the future of the planet🌍Hear his wisdom in our epic two-part interview! 🤩💯 Listen Now on Spotify, Apple podcasts or our website 🚀

https://thecameracafeshow.com/episode/jim-richardson-small-town-roots-to-global-adventures-part-1

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Tetiana @teti-ukraine.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

What a wonderful project and an amazing book by @carolynmendelsohn.bsky.social - such meaningful work😍. And thank you @nikontom.bsky.social for this incredibly touching birthday gift 🥰😘

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

40 years. A Camera. Lots of Bicycles 🚴‍♂️📷 Meet Graham Watson — the man who made Cycling History visible and showed us the Glory of the World’s Greatest Riders 🏆 🤩Amazing Stories included 🎧 📷🚀 Listen now on Apple, Spotify or www.thecameracafeshow.com

Graham Watson didn’t just photograph bike races — he lived them, from the back of a motorbike, chasing the world’s greatest cyclists through cobbled streets, Alpine climbs, and chaotic sprints for over 40 years.
In this episode, Graham joins us from his porch in New Zealand to reflect on a career that started in a London portrait studio and somehow led to shooting legends like Eddy Merckx, Miguel Indurain, Lance Armstrong, Tom Boonen, Greg Lemond, Marco Pantani, Bernard Hinault and many more — often at 50 km/h, with a camera in hand and no second chances.
We talk about how photography evolved over four decades on the road — from film to digital, darkroom prints to wireless image delivery, Nikon FM2s to the D5. Graham shares how he handled pressure, what made a good race a photographer’s dream, great personal stories and why chasing light and landscapes was just as important as chasing the riders.
We also talk about a photographer's retirement, life in New Zealand, Belgian beer, and the making of his beautiful book 40 Years of Cycling Photography — a visual time capsule of a life spent chasing moments most of us only ever see from the sidelines.
Whether you're a photographer who loves cycling, or a cyclist who loves photography — this one’s for you.
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📸 See more of Graham’s work:
https://www.grahamwatson.com/

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

What does it take to photograph War, Loss, and Survival — and still care deeply?❤️📷 Photojournalist Claire Thomas has covered conflict zones for over a decade, working with Amnesty, Oxfam & more 🎧 Hit play to hear the powerful story on Spotify, Apple or our website 🎙️💯

https://thecameracafeshow.com/claire

From the Mongolian steppe to the frontline hospitals of Mosul, this episode goes where photojournalism gets real.
This week on The Camera Café Show, we’re joined by Claire Thomas — a Welsh photojournalist whose path to storytelling was anything but expected. A photo she took while traveling ended up being published in National Geographic, and from there, her career took off — across Iraq, Ukraine, Greece, and much of the Middle East, where she’s spent the past decade photographing conflict, culture, and the human condition.
Claire’s work has appeared in leading publications and with organizations such as Amnesty International, Save the Children, Oxfam, Doctors Without Borders, and various UN agencies. But her story is not just about the places she’s been — it’s about the people she’s photographed and the relationships she’s built.
In this episode, we talk about:
📷 Her project on the wives and mothers of ISIS fighters
❤️ The GoFundMe photo that helped a young Iraqi girl, Maya, living with a rare skin condition
🐴 Her lifelong love of horses (and photographing while riding!)
⚠️ Losing press access in a war zone
🩺 What it feels like to photograph inside a trauma clinic during a battle
Claire brings humor, humility, and honesty to a conversation that reminds us that photojournalism is not just about getting the shot — it’s about the people, the ethics, and the purpose behind the lens.

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

A wonderful weekend 📸❤ Have a great week all! 😊 #photography

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

We’re back with Part 2!📸🎙️Ken Marsh talks Photography, Bears, Tips, Great Locations, and what Not to Do when you see a Moose 🦌 🎧😂 Catch up on Spotify, Apple or our website: thecameracafeshow.com/episodes

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Sometimes the world seems such a big place...😉😄📸 #photography

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Whether you’re planning a trip or just dreaming of one, this is where your Alaska Photography Adventure begins 📷🤩 Wildlife photographer (and lifelong Alaskan) Ken Marsh joins me for a 2-part Mini-Guide to Amazing Photography in the Final Frontier 🎧🤩🎙️ thecameracafeshow.com

If you’ve ever dreamed of photographing in Alaska — this is where you start!
In Part 1 of this special two-part Mini-Guide to Alaska Wildlife Photography, we’re joined by Alaskan photographer, writer, and natural-born storyteller Ken Marsh.
We talk about how growing up in the Alaskan wild and working for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game shaped his eye for photography, what gear (and mindset) you really need, and why understanding animals always comes before the shot. There’s talk of foxes, moose, bears, close calls, and the kind of advice you only get from someone who’s spent a lifetime in the field. Step one in Alaskan wildlife photography: Know your subject. Step two: Don’t get trampled over.
🎧 Hit play — and stay tuned for Part 2 next week!

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Who likes a bit of moody b&w today? 😅 Share yours in the comments! ⬇️📸 #photography

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Hello Bumblebees! 🐝 Cool to see they are back and buzzing about 📸😍 You saw any already? 😊⬇️ #photography

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

"Stay still everyone. That Nikon guy is back out I see. Don't make eye contact!" 😂📸🦋 #photography

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Had the pleasure to chat with Sofía López Mañán from Argentina— Artist, NG Explorer, Vital Impact Grant Winner and Nature Whisperer 📸🐘🦅 From Elephants to Condors to Bees, it’s all about Listening to Nature 🐝🎧 Tune in 🤩🎙️ thecameracafeshow.com

What if photography wasn’t about capturing the world — but listening to it? That’s the approach Argentinian photographer and National Geographic Explorer Sofía López Mañán brings to her work, blending visual storytelling with philosophy, ecology, and deep empathy.
In this episode, we talk about her current project with bees (supported by a 2024 Vital Impacts Grant), the relocation of elephants, her work with Andean condors, and how she approaches photography more like a ritual than a recording. We also dive into her long-term project El Libro de la Naturaleza, and how she explores what “nature” even means in the first place.
It’s a conversation full of unexpected stories, reflections on human-animal relationships, and a fresh take on what it means to be part of the story — not just an observer. 🎧 Listen now!

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Who's there hiding in the deep between my bushes...must be early still😄📸🐝 #photography

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Someone wrote me to take part in #MacroMonday but then it was also #BlueskyMonday 🤔 I got confused, so here you go 😂👍🏻📸

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

A bit of Fire in the Sky to start up your day 😊📸 #photography

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Joanna’s a friend and one of the best Drone Photographers I know🚁 📷 Her work is jaw-dropping — CNN, Disney, NatGeo, Discovery all use her footage 🤩👌 Be ready for brilliant chat about Sky, Gear, Sharks and Whales🎖️🎧Listen now 😁🙌 thecameracafeshow.com

What happens when a drone meets a school of fish… and one whale? 🐋🛸 Photographer Joanna Steidle has the answer — and the stories to match 📷 — a longtime friend and someone who I admire immensely. Joanna is an award-winning drone photographer whose work has been published by media such as CNN, The New York Times, The Smithsonian Magazine or even Forbes, and her drone footage has aired on Disney, National Geographic and Discovery Channel. Joanna is also, to date, the only female DJI-drones Creator (Ambassador) in the USA.
In this episode, Joanna shares how she went from a love to race drones to creating jaw-dropping aerial art. We talk about what gear she uses, about what gear you need to start out (and regulations you must know), how to get started in drone photography, what it's like to go viral (after working for long hours every day though), a word about marine life and conservation — and why seagulls might just be her spirit animal.
Whether you're drone-curious or just need a dose of inspiration for your next flight, Joanna's stories will have you seeing the world a little differently — from a few hundred feet up and with some good laughs!

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Sometimes a good angle is worth more then having all in focus 📸 Never forget to see creative too 😊🙏 #photography

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Don't wake sleeping bees....🐝😄📸 #photography

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

A Leica Award-winning NatGeo Explorer, and one of the most honest storytellers I’ve ever spoken with 📸🎧 Ana María Arévalo Gosen 🎙️🙏 Photography with a Heartbeat ❤️ Stick around until the end 🤩 Listen now ⬇️ thecameracafeshow.com

What does it take to tell stories that don’t just inform—but truly connect?
Photographer, Leica Oskar Barnack Winner, National Geographic Explorer and a fighter for women’s rights, Ana María Arévalo Gosen shares her journey through slow, thoughtful storytelling. From documenting life inside Venezuelan detention centers, to capturing the quiet resilience of teenage mothers, to telling her own personal family story in The Meaning of Life—Ana's work is raw, empathetic, and deeply human.
We talk about trust, ethics, personal healing through photography, and why today, more than ever, storytelling needs real heart even before you take that first picture.
Stick around until the very end for a beautiful surprise 🎧 Grab a coffee, take your time, and hit play!

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Got to love the beard and shades. That look Rocks! 😆📸🙌 #photography

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Hope everyone has a great Sunday 🙏 Go out and see what you can capture 😊📸 #photography

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Talking to Nikon Ambassador Jen Rozenbaum was like drinking espresso with glitter in it ☕✨ Bold, Hilarious & totally Honest—about Boudoir Photography, Breast Cancer, Life, Jokes & more🎧📸 One of the most real convos I’ve had. Listen now! 🤩⬇️ thecameracafeshow.com

Jen Rozenbaum is in the house—and she brought Boldness, Boudoir Photography, and a whole lot of unapologetic Honesty. Nikon Ambassador and all-around Powerhouse, Jen joined us for a wildly Honest, Funny, and Empowering conversation about Life Behind the Lens and in Front of it.
We talked about how she built a Boudoir business out of her bedroom, what it really means to help women Feel Seen—not just sexy—and how photography became her anchor through breast Cancer, Divorce, and Personal Reinvention. This isn’t just a chat about Posing and Lighting—it’s about Confidence, Identity, and using Jokes to start off your boudoir photography session.
Jen held nothing back, and neither did we. If you're into real talk, big laughs, and powerful stories from someone who truly walks the walk—this one’s for you. Oh—and yes, she had a cold while recording, but she still absolutely crushed it. A total Rock Star! Hit play now and join the conversation. It’s raw, funny, and seriously inspiring.

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

There are some days you just better hang on until the weekend comes...😄📸🐞 #photography

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

I have been swamped with work, but I hope everyone had a nice Easter! 😊🐰🐣 #photography

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

🎙️I sat down with Francesco Anselmi this week📸A voice of Insightful Photojournalism in these times 🌍 We talked about Documenting History, Migration, and the Reality of making a Career in Photojournalism today 🔥 Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts🤩🎧 thecameracafeshow.com

Photojournalism is changing, but what does that mean for Photographers today? In this episode, Award-winning photojournalist Francesco Anselmi joins us to talk about his career, winning the Visa d’Or Award for Photojournalism, his long-term project Borderlands, and the reality of Documenting History as it unfolds.
From covering the Greek economic crisis to Exploring Border communities across the U.S. and Europe, Francesco shares what it takes to tell real, impactful stories. We also discuss the challenges of Modern Photojournalism, the Ethics of Documentary work, and the hard Truths about breaking into the Industry.

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

You see it. You click the shutter. Just before the moment is gone, to be sure 📸 You have that too? 🤔😄 #photography

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Bit of Street photography with an amazing shoe cleaner in Istanbul (Turkey) 😊📷 What you're up to today? ⬇️ #photography

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Had an absolute blast with Harvey Stein— so many stories! 😁📸 In Part 2, we talk about teaching, what it takes, and what’s changed in 50 years of Street Photography 🎧 Listen now on Spotify or Apple podcasts! 🔥🤩 #streetphotography thecameracafeshow.com

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

"You can rebuild a house. But rebuilding your life? That takes something else." 📸 Ibarionex Perello on Creativity, Loss & Resilience after the Eaton Fire took everything 🙏🎧 Now out on YouTube 📺⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcXE...

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

How strange...this shot by @photoshotsbyjulie.bsky.social ...I think I saw before somewhere, it rings a bell 🤔😏...not cool 😐👎🏻

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Oh no, don't tell me it's Monday again! 😳😂📸🕷 #photography

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

I could’ve talked to the amazing Harvey Stein for hours. Oh wait—I did 😆📸 Part 1 of our deep dive into his 50-year career in Street Photography is out now! 📸This is a FREE Masterclass from a Legend 🎙️ Listen now to Part 1 on Spotify or Apple podcasts!🤩⬇️🙌 thecameracafeshow.com #photography

Imagine spending 50 years Photographing the Streets of New York City. The people. The chaos. The Stories unfolding in real-time. Harvey Stein has done just that—and he’s here to spill his secrets and have a relaxed chat with us about it! He published 10 Photography books until now, his work has been exhibited in over 90 solo shows and is part of almost 60 permanent museum collections worldwide, including the George Eastman Museum, Art Institute of Chicago; The Museum of Fine Arts (Houston); The New Orleans Museum of Art and The Denver Art Museum. His photographs have been published in such periodicals as The New Yorker, Time, Life, Esquire, Smithsonian, The New York Times, Forbes, Playboy, Der Spiegel, Die Zeit and many more.

In this two-part special, we dive deep into the world of Street Photography with one of its greatest Masters. Harvey has Photographed everything from Coney Island to Harlem, from Mexico to India, capturing Life and Portraits in its rawest form. His approach? Fearless, intuitive, and always up-close with his 21mm lens.

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Nothing to see here. Just a wasp chilling in the morning sun 😎📸🐝 #photography

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

To show how tiny some animals are we shoot, this is a miner bee not even filling the disc florets of a tiny garden Common daisy 😍📸🐝 #macrophotography

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Storm outside today, so I sit indoors with my cat 🐱 Happy #caturday 😄📸

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

I had one of the most honest & emotional conversations ever with Ibarionex Perello 🎧📸 We talked about his Photography, his 'The Candid Frame' podcast, and the 🔥Eaton Fire that changed everything for him and his wife🙏 🎙️ This episode is special—don’t miss it ❤️ thecameracafeshow.com #photography

How do you keep telling stories when your own life takes an unexpected turn?
This week on The Camera Café Show, we sit down with Ibarionex Perello, a Photographer, Educator, Writer and host of The Candid Frame—one of the most respected photography podcasts out there. For nearly two decades, he’s helped photographers find their creative voice. But recently, his own world changed forever when he lost his home and studio in the Eaton Fire.
In this deeply personal episode, we talk about:
📸 His journey in photography—from the streets of L.A. to teaching and mentoring.
🎙️ Almost 20 years of The Candid Frame—what he’s learned from interviewing the best in the industry.
🔥 The night of the fire—what happened, what was lost, and how he’s moving forward.
💡 Creativity & resilience—how he’s finding strength and purpose after loss.
💙 How we can support him—because after years of giving to the community, it’s time for us to give back.
This is more than a photography conversation—it’s a story about adapting, rebuilding, and the power of creative passion.

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The Camera Cafe Show @thecameracafeshow.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

📸 Ibarionex Perello, host of the outstanding ‘The Candid Frame’ photography podcast on Creativity, Loss & Resilience after the Eaton Fire took everything 🎙️ Full episode drops this Saturday. Don’t miss it. Let’s make sure he feels the support ❤️ #photographer #podcasts #eatonfire

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

That look of surprise when someone tells you it's Friday...😂📸🕷 #photography

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Jumping spider having a light morning snack...guess not everyone is into croissants 🤔🤣📸 #photography

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

There must be something really delicious down there...🤔😁🐝 #photography

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

It's raining 🌧 Time to dig out my Pluto water drop kit, set it up, and have some fun indoors 😉📸 #photography

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

🎙️I sat down with Jatenipat Ketpradit, an incredible Travel Portrait Photographer documenting Cultural Identity across Mongolia, Ethiopia, Indonesia & Beyond📸 We talked about Trust, Patience & the Responsibility of telling these Stories 🎧Now on Spotify or Apple podcasts!🤩📸⬇️ thecameracafeshow.com

Cultural Identity, Storytelling, and Adventure—this week on The Camera Café Show, we sit down with multi award-winning photographer Jatenipat Ketpradit from Thailand, whose portraits of remote indigenous tribes capture more than faces—they tell the stories of entire cultures.
From Mongolia’s Eagle Hunters to Papua New Guinea’s ghostly Asaro Mudmen, Jatenipat’s immersive approach takes him deep into communities, where he spends weeks earning trust before even picking up his camera. We talk about why cultural photography matters, how he prepares for months before a shoot, and what it takes to document traditions on the brink of disappearing.
If you love travel, portrait photography, and stories that go beyond the frame, this episode is for you.

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Someone else also shooting waterdrops on flowers when it's pouring rain? 🤔📸...or am I just that crazy photographer 😂👍🏻 #photography

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Nikon Tom @nikontom.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Who joins me for a bit of Travel Photography today? Let's see where you wander 😊📸⬇️ #photography

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