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tandigi @tandigi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Stop. Breathe. Look closely. Enjoy.❤️

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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 20h

A deep-sea fish with a transparent head and rotating eyes, the Barreleye is one of the ocean’s strangest creatures. Original post

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Plustax444 💜 @plustax444.bsky.social · 10h

April 8, 2026

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JanFromTheBruce 🍁 @janfromthebruce.bsky.social · 21h

Every day I am going to post this (permission from Del Schilling). Will you join me? Over 5700+ Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls #MMIWG #cdnpoli

A group of Indigenous women holding signs to raise awareness for MMIWG. There are large poster boards of pictures of the missing women. They are on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, the location of Canada's federal government.

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 23h

The gate of Bishamontang, Emissary Santo, Yamashina District, Kyoto City

Framed by a blazing canopy of Japanese maples (momiji), a steep stone pathway (chokushimichi) rises toward a dark wooden gate, its steps completely buried beneath a thick carpet of scarlet foliage. Slender bamboo handrails flank the stone stairs, leading the eye along a dramatic linear perspective toward the imperial messenger gate at the crest of the slope. Overhead, interlocking branches filter the light, casting a warm crimson glow over the damp stone and moss-covered embankments. The scene evokes an intimate sensory atmosphere: the crisp mountain air of a Kyoto morning, the faint scent of damp moss and aged cedar, the soft crunch of fallen leaves underfoot, and the profound, reverent hush of an ancient temple precinct.
Located at Bishamon-do Temple in the Yamashina District of Kyoto, this approach—known as the chokushimichi (Imperial Messenger Path)—is renowned for its late-autumn sando (shrine approach), where fallen leaves form an iconic momiji no jūtan (maple carpet). Originally founded in 703 AD by the monk Gyōki and re-established at its present site in 1665, Bishamon-dō is a distinguished monozeki temple (traditionally presided over by members of the imperial family or high nobility). The Chokushimon Gate at the top of the stairs was reserved for official imperial envoys, reflecting the sanctuary's esteemed lineage. The seamless integration of stone masonry, timber architecture, and natural forest contours reflects the supreme craft of Japanese zōen (landscape architecture) and monozukuri (artisanal mastery), designed to celebrate the subtle shifts of the seasonal calendar.

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 17h

The kimono features an elegant composition of ume (plum blossom) branches gracefully cascading across the cream-colored damask ground, painted with the sophisticated yuzen resist-dyeing technique combined with pigment dyes. Last quarter, 20th century, Japan

This rinzu silk furisode represents a beautiful fusion of traditional Japanese textile artistry with the naturalistic aesthetic that has long characterized Japanese decorative arts. The kimono features an elegant composition of ume (plum blossom) branches gracefully cascading across the cream-colored damask ground, painted with the sophisticated yuzen resist-dyeing technique combined with pigment dyes. The artistic treatment evokes the classical Japanese painting tradition of kachō-ga (bird-and-flower painting), where natural subjects are rendered with both botanical accuracy and poetic sensibility.

The plum blossom motifs carry profound symbolic meaning in Japanese culture, representing resilience, hope, and the promise of spring, as plum trees are among the first to bloom despite harsh winter conditions. This symbolism makes them particularly appropriate for furisode, which are worn by young unmarried women during significant life celebrations. The flowing, organic arrangement of the branches demonstrates the Japanese aesthetic principle of asymmetrical balance, creating movement and vitality across the garment's surface. The damask background, with its subtle woven patterns of flowers and butterflies, adds textural depth while complementing the painted elements. The overall design reflects the continuing influence of the Rinpa school's stylized naturalism, updated for late 20th-century sensibilities while maintaining the essential elegance and symbolic richness of classical Japanese decorative arts.

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 16h

Located in Nagano Prefecture, Matsumoto Castle—famously nicknamed Karasu-jō ("Crow Castle") for its striking black cladding—is one of Japan’s twelve surviving original keeps (genson tenshu) and a designated National Treasure.

Rising majestically out of early morning mists, the five-tiered keep (tenshu) of Matsumoto Castle casts a near-flawless inverted reflection across the glassy surface of its surrounding moat. The bold contrast between dark, lacquered wooden wainscoting and stark white plaster tiers gives the fortress an imposing visual gravity, illuminated by the diffuse, golden-blue light of dawn. In the foreground, two white swans glide effortlessly through the dark water, their gentle wake sending delicate ripples that softly distort the mirrored silhouette of the ancient timber tower. The scene invokes an immersive sensory landscape: the crisp, chilly mountain air of Nagano, the soft lapping of water against stone foundations, the faint scent of damp pine needles and morning fog, and the profound, reverent hush of a historic stronghold awakening to the day.
Originally founded during the late Sengoku period and significantly expanded in the 1590s under Ishikawa Kazumasa and his son Yasunaga, it stands as one of the finest surviving examples of a flatland castle (hirajiro). Uniquely, the architectural complex joins a heavily fortified wartime keep with an open, red-balustraded moon-viewing pavilion (Tsukimi-yagura) added during the peaceful 1630s, physically charting Japan’s transition from feudal warfare to Edo-period stability. The structure exemplifies supreme monozukuri (artisanal mastery and structural craft), featuring complex interlocking timber joinery, mortarless stone wall construction (anozumi), and protective black lacquer wainscoting engineered to withstand both harsh weather and siege warfare.

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 14h

Yabusame’ mounted archery, an old warrior tradition in Japan

Frozen in mid-gallop against a soft blur of dust and greenery, a Yabusame archer rises with fluid grace from the saddle of a white charger, drawing a towering asymmetrical longbow (yumi) with absolute focus. Clad in traditional Kamakura-period hunting attire (hitatare) patterned in vibrant emerald green and gold brocade, the marksman wears spotted deer-hide chaps (mukabaki) and a wide, black-rimmed hat (igasa) secured beneath the chin. A blunt, turnip-headed wooden arrow (kabura-ya) rests aligned with his steady gaze, held at full draw as horse and rider thunder down the course. The contrast between the muscular power of the white horse, the crisp geometric line of the drawn string, and the fluttering patterned sleeves creates a high-stakes sensory moment: the thundering beat of hooves, the rushing wind, and the held breath before the release.
abusame (流鏑馬) is an ancient Japanese ritual of mounted archery dating back to the late Heian and early Kamakura periods (12th century), codified under Shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo to cultivate samurai discipline, mental focus, and spiritual devotion. Performed as a sacred rite at Shinto shrines, the archer must shoot three wooden targets in rapid succession while galloping down a narrow, two-hundred-meter track. The arrow's bulbous wooden tip—known as a whistle-arrow—produces a high-pitched hum as it cuts through the air, signaling a prayer for peace and driving away evil spirits. The creation of the archer's specialized gear, from the laminated bamboo bow and eagle-feather arrows to hand-woven silk brocades and custom leatherwork, represents a living continuum of monozukuri (artisanal mastery and material craft), where feudal military tradition is preserved as sacred performance art.

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pmamtraveller.bsky.social @pmamtraveller.bsky.social · 18h

Between trees by Masao Yamamoto

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Ivy @askylitocean.bsky.social · 16h

"The Flapper and the Cat" (or associated with his works for La Vie Parisienne) by artist Chéri Hérouard (C. Hérouard) a celebrated French illustrator famous for his Art Deco style. Year: 1923.

The illustration depicts an elegant woman dressed in a flowing, classic Art Deco style gown and a stylized headscarf. She gently holds up a sleek black cat to her face while surrounded by floating, stylized autumn holly leaves against a warm, gold-toned background. The piece embodies the graceful, playful, and romantic aesthetic characteristic of early 20th-century French magazine illustrations.

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Ivy @askylitocean.bsky.social · 17h

"Red Rose" by artists Anna and Elena Balbusso.

A striking surrealist illustration blending human anatomy with botany. A stylized woman's face peers out from the blooming center of a vibrant red rose, while a thorny green stem acts as her neck and large leaves stretch across her chest to mirror garments or shoulders. The piece utilizes textured, multi-layered digital and hand-painted application techniques characteristic of the artists.

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Ivy @askylitocean.bsky.social · 16h

"A Song of Spring" (German: Frühlingsreigen) by artist Maximilian Lenz (Austrian, 1860–1948), a founding member of the Vienna Secession. Year: 1913.

This oil-on-canvas masterpiece blends Symbolism and Art Nouveau. It features five ethereal young women dressed in vibrant purple gowns, adorned with floral crowns, dancing gracefully hand-in-hand around a central maypole beneath a lush canopy of blooming wisteria. The painting captures themes of rebirth, fertility, and the cyclical renewal of life. The dancers' freeform, flowing body movements were strongly inspired by the legendary American dancer Isadora Duncan, who stayed in Vienna in 1904 and championed a liberated approach to dance.

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Kevin Wilbraham @kpw1453.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tomb with a view - Taversoe Tuick, a Neolithic chambered cairn on Rousay (one of the Orkney islands). Rousay is often referred to as the ‘Egypt of the North’ on account of its many wonderful archaeological sites. 📸 My own. #TombTuesday #Rousay #Prehistory #Archaeology #Orkney

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Durotriges Dig @durotrigesdig.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Modern replica of a #Roman mosaic floor set into the approach to Sudeley Castle Winchcombe #Gloucestershire The original was found in 1882 during excavations at Spoonley Wood but has since been largely destroyed 📷 Aug 2026 #MosaicMonday

Mosaic set into the floor of a terrace with stone benches looking out at a rural landscape with trees

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Tony Divey @tonydivey.bsky.social · 23h

For #TilesonTuesday here’s the medieval floor tiles from Wenlock Priory, taken from the site 60 years ago and now returned to EH. My 📷. Here’s the story www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/search...

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Greg magee @gregmagee.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Untitled 239 Spray paint and acrylic marker on board 2 square feet 2026 #art #spraypaint #molotowmarkers #jeff #finch #fanart #painting #tradart

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Greg magee @gregmagee.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

More studies for phoenix body parts... Mainly interested in the gooses breast and the peacocks tail #art #process #birds #drawing #pencil #phoenix #wip #workinprogress

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VintageSilvertones.com @vintagesilvertones.bsky.social · 16h

KAPA 506 - 2pu sunburst hollowbody electric guitar Maryland 1969. For sale. Kapa sourced parts from a few manufacturers including Hofner for its pups. This has slightly muted but super loud/bold neck & twangy bridge pups. www.vintagesilvertones.com/product/kapa... #VintageGuitar #Guitar #Kapa

This Kapa 506 is an extremely clean, sunburst, hollowbody electric guitar circa 1969 and is 100% original! It features two Hofner-made pickups, one volume control and one tone control for each pickup. The guitar is relatively light (6 pounds 4 ounces) but has a full bodied sound. It plays and sounds great. Kapa guitars guitars were made from the early 1960s through 1970 in Hyattsville Maryland, USA. The guitar’s parts were most likely made in Japan and Germany then assembled in the US. The 500 series was in the Kapa line from 1968-1970. They have taken their inspiration from an earlier model the Kapa Challenger CH-6.Description from VintageSilvertones.com

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Craig @thevoiceoftreason.bsky.social · 16h

I'm not competitive, although you should check this one out! Northern Ireland. Some 1000 years plus.

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Nina Willburger @drnwillburger.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Timeline cleanse! 🐕✨ A charming Egyptian dog figurine made of faience, dating 2120–1795 BC. An adorable glimpse into the past 😊 On display at Neues Museum Berlin.

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Alison Fisk @alisonfisk.bsky.social · 18h

Here’s the back of the shell-shaped container. And here’s a link to the Altes Museum online record: search.smb.museum/object/obj-6...

My photo shows the rear of the silver container shaped like a scallop shell

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Alison Fisk @alisonfisk.bsky.social · 20h

A 2,300-year-old silver container in the shape of a scallop-shell decorated with an octopus 🐙 It may once have held cosmetics. From Paternò, Sicily. Altes Museum, Berlin 📷 by me #Archaeology

My photo shows a silver shell-shaped container with an eight-armed octopus in relief at the centre of the lid. The arms of the octopus curl outwards across the ridges of the shell’s surface. This ornate shell container has a hinged lid and may once have been a cosmetic container . It is displayed on a clear stand in a museum case. Dimensions: 13.3 × 13.2 × 3 cm. It is part of the Silver Treasure from Paternò, Sicily, a hoard discovered in 1909, consisting of tableware and toiletries. Dated 4th-3rd century BC.

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Dr Noor Bari @njbbari3.bsky.social · 21h

And I don’t know how to help people understand that THE CURRENT VARIANTS ARE DESTROYING PEOPLES LIVES.

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

"COVID-19 May Quietly Weaken Bones Long After Recovery" Researchers warn COVID-19 may have effects beyond the lungs, heart and immune system. A new review suggests infection may cause lasting bone damage, increasing the risk of weaker bones, fractures and impaired bone repair—even after recovery.

$An image displays a medical news article headline paired with detailed anatomical illustrations regarding COVID-19. Key Visual Elements • Header: Features the blue "Thailand Medical News" logo with a small red cross symbol. • Headline: Large, prominent red text reads "COVID-19 May Quietly Weaken Bones Long After Recovery." • Article Text: A brief excerpt outlines a scientific review warning that the virus can trigger long-lasting damage to the skeleton, increasing fracture risks even after recovery. • Anatomical Imagery: o A 3D rendering of a coronavirus particle stands next to a transparent view of a human hip joint and pelvic bone structure. o Two circular insets compare bone density. The left circle depicts healthy, dense bone matrix structure, while the right circle shows significantly thinned, porous bone matrix representing bone loss.$

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Dr Noor Bari @njbbari3.bsky.social · 19h

It’s sad… but we knew that’s where we were. At the point where killing others is seen as inevitable… just the cost of doing business.

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Dr Noor Bari @njbbari3.bsky.social · 19h

You might wonder why I’m not shocked about the outcome of the C19 Inquiry resulting in C19 being downgraded to the “who cares if we spread it” category. We’ve been living that reality for years. I thought they already had it in writing somewhere, around the same time it became BSL-2.

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Dr Noor Bari @njbbari3.bsky.social · 19h

With a highly transmissible disease on the loose, you are making the decision to get infected for *everyone*. And that is not anyone’s prerogative if you believe in autonomy of one’s body.

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Rob Bryn Taylor @robbryntaylor.bsky.social · 17h

Brian Froud - The Green Man ✌️

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ΜΑΝΟΣ ΤΡΑΧΙΑΣ™ @trahias.bsky.social · 21h

John Atkinson Grimshaw (British, 1836–1893) "October Gold", 1889. Oil on Canvas, 59 × 44.5 cm Private Collection. #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

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reverendwhitey.bsky.social @reverendwhitey.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

youtu.be/z8NqTTR9G1Y?... From a few years ago! “Tear Chicago Down” performed by @kilbornalley.bsky.social

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Kilborn Alley - "Tear Chicago Down"

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Nighthawk Blues @nighthawkblues.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A rainha do blues Koko Taylor nasceu em 28 de setembro de 1928. Uma das vozes mais poderosas do gênero. Abaixo, “Voodoo Woman”, do álbum I Got What It Takes (1975) — composição dela mesma.

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Cordoba Luis Photographer @cordobaluis.eurosky.social · 14/09/2026

Imperial reflections corner tower of the Forbidden City mirrored in the quiet moat. An old fisherman waits connecting ancient architecture with daily life Artistic harmony. #beijing #china #architecture #forbiddencity #reflection #photography #street #history #culture #urban #luiscordobapharchive

Horizontal orientation photograph capturing the moat surrounding the Forbidden City in Beijing. A distinguished corner watchtower and the red walls are perfectly reflected in the calm water. In the foreground, an elderly man in a dark jacket is fishing from the stone bridge, leaning next to his bicycle with a basket. Weeping willow trees with light green leaves frame the right side. Natural light emphasizes the geometric patterns of the traditional roof and the symmetry of the reflections. Optimized for Chinese imperial architecture, Beijing tourism, street photography, reflections, and traditional daily life indexing.

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Frogzombie @sapofrog101.bsky.social · 19h

Crowhurst yew surrey possibly older than the ashbrittle yew.

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Laurette @laurette1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Walking round the lake at Buttermere with a rocky and mossy bank at this point and the water a beautiful blue. A young oak in autumn colours growing diagonally over the edge. #LakeDistrict #RockinTuesday #ColorADay #BlueTue #Landscape #Photography #Autumn #Fall

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Freya Snowball @freyasnowball.bsky.social · 22h

Cosmos grown from seed on the balcony!! Have a lovely day folks!! 🌿🩵🌿🩵🤍🩵🌿🩵🌿 #ColourADay #BlueTue #ColorADay #flowers #Gardening #Ancoats #sunshine #summer #white #EastCoastKin #FlowerReport #ECK #Manchester #MyBalcony

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Rachel Burch @rachelburch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The O brook flows past thick haircap moss and under willows and rowans near Saddle bridge, Combestone tor last week, #Dartmoor, #Devon #photography en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O_Brook

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

My new research is out. "Long Covid perspectives" addresses the recognition of #LongCovid as disease entity and patient-led advocacy movement, the paradigm shifts driven by LC advocacy-research, and challenges ahead (Perego 2026, preprint 2023) www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...

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Rob Bryn Taylor @robbryntaylor.bsky.social · 22h

Bong hit and a cup of coffee? That's a Hippie Speedball! Enjoy 😊 ✌️

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Ruri @elizabeth-h63.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Everyone loves violas— so delicate, yet brimming with life. Wishing you a happy Tuesday 🌼 #flowers #violas

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Njal Nova @njalnova.bsky.social · 23h

Konrad Mägi Pühajärv Estonian, 1878–1925 Oil on canvas #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt #landscape #NordicArt

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michaeledward @michaeledward.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I-5 in Seattle

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ende.sei @endesei.bsky.social · 23h

彼岸花 Spider Lily 日本の風景 Japanese Landscapes #xperiaphoto #photograph #flower #彼岸花　#風景 #landscape #japanphoto

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Bean & Sprout's Mom @beansproutsmom.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"One person from UKHSA then told me that even if clean air was cost effective it still might not be beneficial as preventing infections in children might shift infections to the vulnerable and elderly." 😱

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Martin Grimshaw Has Long Covid @thrivingplanet.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Bonus Quincy Jones. I've always loved the classic, Manteca. Dizzy Gillespie's 1975 version is an old fave. Here's his 1973 cover from the You've Got It Bad Girl album, and it's killer, big band funk. #SoulJazz #Jazz www.youtube.com/watch?v=aARE...

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