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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Good morning. Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Birds&Bugs any bird and bug in one capture. The alt theme is #EverydayBirds birds you see often. Good luck to everyone. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin

Male stonechat perched upright on a budding plant stem, holding a bright yellow-and-orange insect in its beak. Its black head, white neck patch, and warm orange chest are lit by golden sunlight against a smooth, pale blue background, with green leaves and rounded buds framing the perch.

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Rob Crank Photography @robcrank68.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Good Morning Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #DivingForFood, birds that dive under water for food, the Alt theme is #Pigeons&Doves So i'm going with a Northern Gannet, European Shag, Atlantic Puffins & Kingfisher. #birds #EastCoastKin #photography @rspb.bsky.social #CanonR5mkii #ukbirding

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Artemis Kellogg @artemiskellogg.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

In the solace of a forest I dissapear Into a beckoning gap, A lacuna Where unfulfilled dreams Await their time ✨️ #ForestFriday #scape #nature #EastCoastKin #photography #art #landscape #peace #zen #vss365 #lacuna #poetry

Freshly fallen snow blankets a winter forest near Centennial, Colorado. A large tree with glistening branches frames a peaceful landscape, sparkling with the sunrise's warm colors.

Gear: Canon R5, Canon 25-140mm lens.

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linda2.bsky.social @linda2.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

You can find more than just trees in the forest. Snowdrops make an appearance every year. #ForestFriday #Snowdrops #Flowerphotography #woodlandphotography #Photography #Nature

Snowdrops covering the forest floor and showing off their beauty.

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Jaycee Crawford / Vision Logic Images @jaycee-visionlogic.eurosky.social · 11/02/2026

'Transmitter / Receiver' (2022) -- Vertigo Sky Lounge, Banyan Tree Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 'Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all' -- Helen Keller #UrbanGaze ✨ #Scape ✨ #ClassicMono ✨ #ImageAndVerse ✨ #Photography #Architecture #Monochrome #EastCoastKin #JayceeCrawford

a curved piece of rooftop railing leads the eyes to the futuristic military device type design of 118 Merdeka, the world's 2nd largest largest building after Burj Khalifa

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Craig McGowan @craigmcg.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Tracks in the Sand. Pretty sure they were not mine... #photography #nature #landscapephotography

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Mike Hindle @mikehindle.uk · 25/01/2026

The joy of repetition 🔁 Back to one of my favourite abandoned buildings to photograph in Leicester yesterday. Shot from the roof of the equally hideous Lee Circle car park 🚘 📷 Sony a7C II & 50mm F2.5 💻 Edits - Affinity #blackandwhite #monochrome #architecture #photography

A black and white photo of an old abandoned building with many windows and graffiti.

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Brock’s Photographic Journey @bar44.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Sainte-Chapelle, Paris, 2023. It’s a dark and rainy day in Portland, Oregon, and I felt the need for some color in my life. I think this fits the bill. #Photography #Architecture #Interior #Paris #France 📷

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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

So I think Rob may be resting after having problems with his back so I'm going to announce today's #BirdOfTheDay theme and it's #Serenity serene bird captures. The alt is #blurred blurry captures of birds in movement. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin

A juvenile swan floats on calm blue water, its brown-tinged feathers and pale neck glowing in warm golden light. A thin strand of aquatic weed hangs from the side of its pink-and-black bill, with small droplets of water falling back to the surface. Gentle ripples surround its body, and a soft reflection shimmers beneath it, while the smooth, dark water behind forms a clean, uncluttered background.

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Craig McGowan @craigmcg.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Indoors. It's Saturday here and summer heatwave conditions forecast. With 38℃ plus high humidity in the coming period, indoors is the place to be. Stay cool and hydrated peeps... Image taken during time spent in London, where it was much cooler. #photography

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linda2.bsky.social @linda2.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

It is forest Friday. You can find me in the forest. Having a day off from politics! #ForestFriday #EppingForest #Nature #Photography #Sonyalpha #EastCoastKin

A path meander through the forest taking walkers on a journey. It is autumn and the golden light shining g on the foliage.

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Jaycee Crawford / Vision Logic Images @jaycee-visionlogic.eurosky.social · 06/02/2026

'Pinnacle of Light' (2025) -- a Barren Snowy Campground on the Outskirts of Town Provides Solace & Beauty In the Midst of a Forest, Thomas Point Beach, Brunswick, ME #Scape ✨ #ForestFriday ✨ #BlueSkyArtShow #Sunlight ✨ #Photography #Landscape #Monochrome #ClassicMono #EastCoastKin #JayceeCrawford

an image of impressively straight trunks of pine trees stretching as far as the eye can see, in the distance the sun peeks through the clouds casting long shadows that radiate outwards

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Sparty® @young-spartacus.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

'Perennial Pilgrimage Two isolated but determined stragglers on the outskirts, yearning to join the densely populated forest behind me. Sparty 🌳 #EastCoastKin #Photography #ColorADay #BWFri #Scape #ClassicMono #ForestFriday #PhotographersofBluesky #Art #BlueSkyPhotography #ArtYear

This black-and-white photograph captures a stark, solitary landscape, dominated by a large, gnarled tree on a rolling, grassy hill.

The image uses a strong contrast and monochrome palette to emphasise the textures and dramatic lines of the scene.
The central subject is a deciduous tree, likely a hawthorn or a similar species that has been shaped by harsh, persistent winds.
The tree is in a dormant state, completely devoid of leaves, its numerous branches and fine, intricate twigs spreading outwards like an intricate, dark silhouette against the brighter sky. The thick, twisted trunk suggests significant age and resilience, standing as a lone sentinel against the elements.
The foreground and middle ground are covered in rough, tussocky grass, rendered in various shades of grey that provide a rich, textured ground plane. The hill slopes gently upwards, leading the viewer's eye to the tree and beyond. The low camera angle emphasises the tree's height and commanding presence.
The sky occupies the upper half of the frame and is a clear, bright gradient from a pale grey near the horizon to a deeper tone at the top. A single, faint contrail (airplane vapour trail) streaks horizontally across the upper portion of the sky, providing a sense of scale and a fleeting touch of human presence in the otherwise wild and natural scene.

The overall composition evokes a sense of solitude, endurance, and quiet drama within nature. The lack of colour strips away all distractions, forcing the focus on form, light, shadow, and the raw beauty of the natural world.

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Laurie Chinn 🇨🇦 @lauriechinn.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Walking along the black sand beach’s near #Vik in #iceland was one of my favourite locations to capture #waves. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - #stunday #BlueSkyArtShow #iceland #photography #photographersonbluesky #seascape #landscapephotography #blacksandbeach #B&W #bwphotography #monochrome

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Julia Anna Gospodarou @juanngospodarou.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

One of the fantastic locations we'll shoot in the Amsterdam Rotterdam Workshop in May. ONLY 3 days left of early-bird discounts. www.juliaannagospodarou.com/amsterdam-ro... I used a 17mm tilt-shift lens here to achieve parallel verticals & create the allure of the building I envisioned #amsterdam

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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

For the #BlueSkyArtShow #one Here’s one Egret and one unlucky fish. 🐟 🥴 #birds #photography #EastCoastKin

A little egret stands motionless in shallow, dark water, its bright white plumage glowing against the inky surface of the river. The bird is slightly hunched forward in a hunting posture, with long black legs partly submerged and gentle ripples spreading out around them. In its slender black bill, which shows a faint yellow near the eye, the egret holds a small silver fish crosswise, freshly caught. The fish’s body catches the light as it dangles from the beak, emphasizing the moment just before it is swallowed. Below the bird, a soft, slightly distorted reflection mirrors the egret’s white form and dark legs in the water. The surrounding surface is textured with subtle currents and reflections, creating a calm, focused scene that captures the precision and patience of the egret while feeding.

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Gelena 🤍🏔️ @gelena.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Dzień dobry ☀️ Pięknej soboty i udanego weekendu Guten Morgen ☕ Habt einen feinen Samstag und ein schönes Wochenende 🏔️🌊❄️Big Almaty Lake, Almaty region, Kazakhstan (Archiv)

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Craig McGowan @craigmcg.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

An often shot location, here is a pano image I shot from my time there. Hope you enjoy… #photography #nature #landscapephotography

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Lizzie Wallis @lizziewallis.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Bearded reedling (Panurus biarmicus) aka bearded tit. Today's #birdoftheday set by @alan678.bsky.social is #PerfectPerch. Not a branch, exactly, but the perfect perch for where they live in the reedbeds. Fits #smallbirdsaturday tho. #BlueSkyArtShow #one #EastCoastKin #birds

Upon a bent over reed head, sits a small caramel coloured bird, with grey head, white breast and striking black "moustache ".
The background is reedbed.

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Andrew 📷 @vixcomplex.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Family Portrait 1-2026 A family affair! Acorn Woodpeckers are among the most social of all woodpecker species, living in cooperative groups that can include up to 15 individuals. #birdoftheday #perfectperch #AcornWoodpecker #Woodpecker #Photography #Bird #Wildlife #Nature #SonyAlpha

Three Acorn Woodpeckers with black and white plumage and red caps cling vertically to a pale tree trunk marked with numerous holes, photographed against a soft green bokeh background.

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Aleesia @aleesia27.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

This ice helps me forget about that ICE. ☀️ #ColorADay #YellowThu #sunrise #sky #Scape #clouds #mountains #snow #ice

The sun coming up over the Thompson River, in the Interior of British Columbia. The sky is cloudy, and there are snow covered mountains and trees in the distance. There’s ice floating in the river, and along the shore. There’s a reflection of the sunrise on the water.

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Albert Ibars @albert-ibars.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

(2) Camps d'oliveres sota la boira. Boscos de secà. Sant Martí de Maldà. Urgell. #Fotografia #Monochrome #ClassicMono #Scape #RuralScape #ColorADay #BWFri #Urgell #EastCoastKin #ForestFriday

Camb d'oliveres centenàries sota la boira.

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Sparty® @young-spartacus.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

'Choo-choo Chiaroscuro' Inspired by @davidlpatrick.bsky.social's great shot earlier, here's a throwback of mine - passengers framed by support columns at 59th Street Station, Manhattan Sparty 🙏🏼🖤🤍 #EastCoastKin #Photography #Scape #ClassicMono #ColorADay #BWFri #Art #Travel #PhotographersofBluesky

This monochrome photograph captures a high-contrast, atmospheric scene within a New York City subway station, viewed across multiple sets of tracks from an adjacent platform.

The composition is defined by a dense, rhythmic thicket of dark, vertical steel support columns and structural beams that dominate the foreground and middle ground. These heavy architectural elements create a series of frames, or "windows," through which a brightly lit platform on the far side of the tracks is visible. The interplay between the deep, impenetrable shadows of the station's infrastructure and the stark illumination of the distant platform creates a powerful chiaroscuro effect.

In the illuminated background, several solitary figures stand along the platform edge, their forms rendered as dark silhouettes against the bright tiles and fluorescent lighting. Some individuals appear to be waiting patiently, while others are captured mid-stride, their postures suggesting the weary, introspective mood typical of commuters.

The platform's architectural details, such as the tiled walls and support pillars, are visible but softened by the distance and the intensity of the light. Below the platforms, the complex network of subway tracks, third rails, and wooden ties recedes into the darkness, their metallic surfaces catching faint glints of light that emphasise the station's industrial character.

The black and white treatment strips away the grime and colour of the urban environment, focusing the viewer's attention on the stark geometry, texture, and mood of the subterranean space.

The overall atmosphere is one of urban isolation and quiet anticipation, capturing a fleeting moment of stillness within the city's ceaseless subterranean pulse. The repetition of vertical lines creates a sense of depth and enclosure, making the viewer feel embedded within the station's heavy iron skeleton.

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Rina @rina2012.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

"Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Short Beaks, any bird with a short beak, and the Alt theme is #Pigeons." I photographed this house bunting in Morocco. 🪶 #birds #birding #wildlife #FlyDay #SmallbirdSaturday #photography #scape #nature #outdoors #thelittlethings #photohour #EastCoastKin

A small bird with a short beak is sitting on a wooden beam. Its plumage is brown with a grey breast and head. The background is brown.

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