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Robert E. (He/him) @robertemond.bsky.social · 1h

#AlphabetChallenge | #WeekMForMachines A steam engine from a small antique skiff. He's almost always present at the Toledo boat show giving rides. #Photography 📸 #WestCoastKin #EastcoastKin #PNW #Oregon

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Professor Fox ✨🖤🌹 @darkxfer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

If you have ever asked or even thought “what was she wearing?”, you are not part of the problem. You ARE the problem.

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Mizz Whozza Whazzit @mwplovesmusic.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Boys Will Be Boys Cover your shoulders don’t show your knees, skirt is too short, dress is too tight; Don’t act too loose but don’t be a prude, be sexually confident and also a virgin; I dreamed a dream where a girl could act as she pleased not be afraid, boys will be boys will be boys #poetry

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Robert E. (He/him) @robertemond.bsky.social · 18h

#emoetry | #offended My heart was offended that I didn't understand. Deciding to teach me a lesson while traveling. I could feel offended but I applaud the Universe for giving me another chance. #Poetry #PoetryPrompt #PoetryCommunity #BlueSkyPoetry #Philosophy #Metaphysics #Spirituality

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Robert E. (He/him) @robertemond.bsky.social · 19h

Hi all my friends from BlueSky, #ECK, & #WestCoastKin. Sorry I’ve been offline lately, but my Japan adventure took a turn for the extreme adventure as I had heart failure on the 3rd day here. I’m in the hospital recovering hope to be out soon. Needless to say I may not post much.

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Robert E. (He/him) @robertemond.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

#SelfPortraitSunday After a busy morning crafting goshuincho in Tokyo we are on the bullet train to Kanazawa. None too soon as the huge crowds of Tokyo make me claustrophobic. #Travel #TravelPhotography #Photography #WestCoastKin #ECK

Lisa Emond and Robert Emond on a bullet train bound for adventure in Kanazawa. Photo by Robert Emond.

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Robert E. (He/him) @robertemond.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

#FishOnFriday #FishyFriday #FoodOnFriday My sense of time is gone, but when I took this breakfast photo this morning it was Friday in the states (Saturday here in Japan). Half the fish is gone because I was starving & ate before taking the photo 😂. #Photography #WCK #ECK #FoodPhotography #Foodie

A half eaten grilled salmon fillet, a bowl of mushroom rice, and a bowl of miso soup. Photo by Robert Emond.

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Robert E. (He/him) @robertemond.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#PalacesAndGardens | #MellowYellow & #ColorADay | #YellowThu Last one before boarding plane, until mañana👋 Views of St. John the Baptist Church (St. Johannes der Täufer) located in Vilshofen an der Donau, Bavaria, Germany, 10/26/25. #Photography #WCK #ECK #BlueskyPhotography #PhotographersUnited

A yellow octagon church tower of the St. John the Baptist church in Vilshofen an der Donau in Bavaria. The foreground has a boulevard with bronze sculptures and autumn foliage covered trees. Photo by Robert Emond.

A yellow octagon church tower of the St. John the Baptist church in Vilshofen an der Donau in Bavaria. The foreground has trees with autumn foliage. The sky is silvery gray with dramatic lighting. Photo by Robert Emond.

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Robert E. (He/him) @robertemond.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#ColorADay | #YellowThu Mexican papayas in Los Angeles from a street vendor in Chinatown. It was interesting listening to people speaking Chinese, Spanish,& English all in the same shopping stalls. #Photography #iPhonePhotography #WestCoastKin #ECK #BlueskyPhotography #PhotographersUnited

A close up shot of several large papayas nestled in paper. Photo by Robert Emond.

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Robert E. (He/him) @robertemond.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#PalacesAndGardens | #MellowYellow A vineyard outside the walled city of Dürnstein, Austria, 10/29/25. Dürnstein Abbey rebuilt in 1710 in #Baroque style, visible in the background. #Photography 📸 #iPhonePhotography #WestCoastKin #EastcoastKin #BlueskyPhotography #PhotographersUnited

A vineyard of yellowing grape vines outside the walled city of Dürnstein, Austria. The blue Baroque style abbey rebuilt in 1710 is visible in the background along with pats of the medieval wall. Photo by Robert Emond.

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Robert E. (He/him) @robertemond.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#PalacesAndGardens | #MellowYellow Vajdahunyad Castle located in the City Park of Budapest, 11/1/25. Built in 1896 as part of Hungary's millennial celebration. #Photography 📸 #iPhonePhotography #WestCoastKin #EastcoastKin #BlueskyPhotography #PhotographersUnited

A fantasy castle (mixing many styles over many periods ) next to autumn trees with a half moon above. Built to celebrate 1000 years of Hungary in 1896. Photo by Robert Emond.

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Suzanne Dimmit @suzkd.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

One of my all-time favorite personal photos. #WeekLforLookingIn #AlphabetChallenge #oldfamilyphotos

A young dad, wearing khaki work pants and a white t-shirt, is bent over the side of a blue car with his hands deep in the engine. His toddler son, wearing light blue overalls and a striped shirt, stands on a 2 x 4 with his hands on the car's front grill, stretching up and peering over to see what his dad is doing.

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Robert E. (He/him) @robertemond.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#WackyWednesdayArt At Eugene airport waiting for the 1st of our flights when I saw this. Maybe not wacky per se but to me & my wife they look like neural dendrites. Probably supposed to be trees 🙂 #Photography 📸 #iPhonePhotography #WestCoastKin #EastcoastKin #BlueskyPhotography

Mesh sculpture on the ceiling of the Eugene airport. They probably are trees with branches or roots, but could also be neural dendrites. Photo by Robert Emond.

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IrishLisa 🌈 @irishlisa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

love chrysanthemums hate to spell them, let alone squeeze in a haiku #DailyHaikuPrompt #Chrysanthemums and/or #Breeze #Senryu #Haiku #Poetry #Micropoetry #JustWrite #WritingCommunity #BlueskyPoets #Meta

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Aestheticpulse @nep-dk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Jim Henson was a true visionary, yet I honestly don't think he gets the love he deserves today. This short documentary perfectly breaks down how he built his incredible world and brought so many iconic characters to life. #filmsky youtu.be/f3qG9byaU00?...

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The Jim Henson Company - The Fantastic Story

YouTube video by Company Man

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Mizz Whozza Whazzit @mwplovesmusic.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Ingrid Lyne I haven’t forgotten you or women who just want to go out and find love and believe the best in people; I haven’t forgotten you, odds of a woman being killed by her intimate partner or because that night she said no I haven’t forgotten you anytime I pick a face from an app #poetry

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Gail Carriger @gailcarriger.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The Most Important Question Gail Has Ever Asked a Chef (A 5th Gender Special Extra) gailcarriger.com/2019/05/22/t...

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Roger The Dodger @rogerthedodger.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Can't quite believe just how quick and easy this is, especially when compared to making traditional risotto ❤️ I used bacon, black garlic butter 🧈 📷 🍜 #foodsky #cooking #food #cooksky #Photography #BlueskyPhotography #PhotographersUnited #Homemade #Dinner #FoodPhotography #foodie #foodies

Two plates of food with forks and spoons. Pasta risotto with peas and bacon.

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Mizz Whozza Whazzit @mwplovesmusic.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Tell me where will my heart embark today? Shall it set sail in the woe of yesterday or will it soar on the wings of hopeful morrows? #vss365 #inkMine #poetry

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Aestheticpulse @nep-dk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Happy Photo Tuesday. Frame 2. The arched window perfectly frames the brick factory chimney outside. Warm indoor walls contrast with the raw industrial textures of the skyline. #ArchitecturalPhotography #FrameWithinAFrame #IndustrialDetails #TexturePhotography

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Robert E. (He/him) @robertemond.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#WaterfallWednesday My life feels like a waterfall this week, with lots of noise & crashing about. This is Wailua falls on the island of Kauai, 2/20/13. #WaterWednesday #Photography 📸 #iPhonePhotography #HI #WestCoastKin #EastcoastKin #BlueskyPhotography

A waterfall among lush greenery in Hawii. The pond is covered by thecmist of the waterfall. Photo by Robert Emond.

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Robert E. (He/him) @robertemond.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#MixedMedia52 | #Pink This is a temiyage I’m making for my host family in Mombetsu. My black and white photo of the Yaquina Head Lighthouse printed on canvas, hand embellished acrylic paint. #Photography #WCK #ECK #BlueskyPhotography #FineArtPhotography #FineArt #Painting #MixedMedia

A black and white photo the Yaquina Head Lighthouse, on an easel. Pink and red flowers have been painted on it. In the foreground a palate with paint, tubes of paint, paint brushes,& washi tape. Photo and painting by Robert Emond.

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Jason @bloodraynes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Morning #BlueSky ☕️ Deep in an Irish forest we find little red riding hood (or Fi’s niece out on a walk with us 🥰) Have a magical day my friends ☺️ #ECK #ForestFriday #Photography #PhotographyOfBlueSky #Enchanting #Woodland #Forest #Ireland #Trees #NaturePhotography #Magical #PhotographersOfBlueSky

Our photograph captures a peaceful woodland scene deep in an Irish forest, where a winding dirt pathway disappears into a sea of lush green trees.

Tall, slender trees rise on either side of the path, their trunks covered in patches of pale, textured bark.

Their leafy branches form a dense canopy overhead, filtering the daylight and bathing the forest in soft, green hues.

The background gradually fades into a gentle blur, creating a sense of depth and mystery as the pathway leads further into the woods.

In the lower left of the image, a young child walks along the forest path. She wears a bright red dress decorated with small white floral patterns near the hem, pink shoes, and has blonde hair tied back.

The vivid red of her dress creates a striking contrast against the surrounding greens and earthy browns.

She appears to be looking towards the pathway ahead, her small figure emphasising the towering scale of the forest.

The ground is covered with dry brown leaves, scattered twigs, and compacted earth.

On the right, a large tree with exposed roots stands prominently beside the path, while low green plants and foliage grow around its base.

The overall atmosphere is tranquil and slightly dreamlike.

The soft focus of the distant trees, the gentle woodland light, and the child's presence create a feeling of exploration, innocence, and adventure.

As though she has stepped into a secret world hidden within an Irish forest. Finally today, our picture is finished with a simple white border frame.

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Robert E. (He/him) @robertemond.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#PalacesAndGardens | #PompAndPatterns Victorian hinge art. Which one is for royalty in the USA's only palace and which is from a commoner's house in Oregon. See alt for answers. #Victorian #Photography 📸 #iPhonePhotography #InteriorDesign #WestCoastKin #EastcoastKin

A Victorian era door hinge from the ʻIolani Palace on the island of Oahu. It has a pattern of silvery etched vines on a silvery metal plate. Photo by Robert Emond.

A Victorian era door hinge from Deepwood Museum and Garden in Salem Oregon. It is a lightly etched brass colored plate with vines, lewves, and other geometric patterns. Photo by Robert Emond.

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Robert E. (He/him) @robertemond.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#emoetry | #wounded This was a hard one for me. Been struggling with it for a while, and I’m not sure it's expressing me. But it's been a long week and I’m exhausted so no more tinkering. #Poetry #Micropoetry #FreeVerse #Homophones #WordPlay #PoetryPrompt #PoetryCommunity #BlueSkyPoetry

Wounded Pride by Robert Emond

Vainglorious man desperate for acclaim
Spends life seeking self esteem from others.
Ere long, fatally wounded will be their pride.

Self worth shattered unable to be reclaimed.
Denied their hearts desire blame their mothers.
That the fault is theirs they can't abide.

Searching for meaning they hate what they became.
Life deemed pointless, they desire to see the world smothered.
If only they had humility they could take all in stride.

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Robert E. (He/him) @robertemond.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

For #PoetsOfDoom an #acrostanka, a mashup of #Acrostic & #Tanka Pretty words floating Ovid to Ouyang Xiu... Eternal beauty Manifested to express Soul's timeless sublimity #Haiku #Senryu #Haiga #Poetry #PoetryCommunity #BlueSkyPoetry #BlueskyPoets #PoetsofBluesky #Photography #WestCoastKin #ECK

A photo of leather bound books. All are all Greek plays, poetry, and myths. A poem reads:

Pretty words floating
Ovid to Ouyang Xiu...
Eternal beauty
Manifested to express
Soul's timeless sublimity

Poem and photo by Robert Emond.

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Robert E. (He/him) @robertemond.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#AlphabetChallenge | #WeekKForKn Obviously lots of knights this week. Here's my 1st one from the 2008 Shrewsbury Faire. 📷 Nikon D50 🔭 70-300 mm f4.5 #Photography #BlueskyPhotography #PhotographersUnited #LivingHistory #WestCoastKin #ECK #PNW #Oregon

An action shot of two knights fighting. One has been flipped in the air and is landing on his head and shoulders. The other is preparing an attack. Photo by Robert Emond.

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Melinda Ruby @melindaruby.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

When the Bokeh is the subject. Shooting for bokeh (the out of focus part of image) is therapeutic. #westcoastkin #bokeh #vintagelens #trioplan

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Aestheticpulse @nep-dk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Who needs a fancy framing device when you have bicycle spokes? I found the perfect way to highlight the local architecture without even having to park my bike. #UrbanPhotography #ArchitecturePhotography #StreetPhotography #iPhonePhotography

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Robert E. (He/him) @robertemond.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#Emoetry | #Unconvinced Unconvinced I can make a difference, I struggle not to let my resolve falter. From doubts I seek deliverance. I must persevere, become a fighter, Otherwise I will be a moral pauper. #Poetry #PoetryPrompt #PoetryCommunity #BlueSkyPoetry #BlueskyPoets #PoetsofBluesky

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Robert E. (He/him) @robertemond.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

For #PoetsOfDoom another "acrostanka" a mashup of #Acrostic & #Tanka. My new favorite🙂 Talking no meaning Air wasted to convince you Nasty politics Kickoff a new age ignore All their selfish blandishments #Haiku #Senryu #Tanka #Poetry #PoetryCommunity #BlueSkyPoetry #BlueskyPoets #PoetsofBluesky

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Robert E. (He/him) @robertemond.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

For #PoetsOfDoom an "acrostanka", a mashup of #Acrostic & #Tanka Heartfelt emotions Avalanche of thoughts cascade... Inspire poetry Knowledge of a higher truth Understood by feeling art #Haiku #Senryu #Tanka #Poetry #PoetryCommunity #BlueSkyPoetry #BlueskyPoets #PoetsofBluesky

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Gail Carriger @gailcarriger.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

There is a Parasolverse wiki! Do please help fill it in? Because, my world is too complicated for me to handle alone. gailcarriger.fandom.com/wiki/The_Par...

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