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Brit | Photographer | Travel Here engaging with other like-minded creatives. Member of @eastcoastkin-ac.bsky.social Arts Community #ECK Canon DSLR - self taught/still learning My images are in media, all ©️ Comments/critique welcome just be kind 😊

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Sparty® @young-spartacus.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
My dear Bluesky friends As the sun sets on this chapter of my life I need to take a break from posting for a few weeks I'm struggling through some big life updates and need to focus on job hunting to take care of bills/rent Love to you all - Sparty 🙏🏼🥹 My DMs are open if you need to reach me.
A wide-angle, vertical shot of a dramatic sky filled with textured clouds above a quiet residential street at sunset. The upper two-thirds of the image are dominated by a dense blanket of altocumulus clouds, appearing as thousands of small, white, fluffy ripples packed closely together against a soft blue sky. In the centre, the bright sun breaks through a gap in these clouds, casting a brilliant glow and creating an iridescence along the cloud edges. Below this gap, a horizontal band of clear, vibrant blue sky stretches across the frame. From underneath the central cloud bank, distinct crepuscular rays—or sunbeams—radiate downward toward the earth like fan-shaped pillars of light. The bottom third of the photo captures a suburban landscape under dim, shadow-cast lighting. In the foreground is a patch of dry, slightly parched green and brown grass. Behind it, an asphalt road curves slightly, lined with low brick walls, green trees, and the rooftops of single-storey houses. On the right side of the street, a few parked cars are visible, alongside small blue circular road construction barriers placed near the curb.
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Sparty® @young-spartacus.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
'We Wear the Mask' - The Rebel Bear Apologies for being quiet lately. Joanne and I have made the tough decision to call it a day. While it's amicable, it's still been hard. I wish her nothing but the best Sparty 🙏🏼🥹 #ECK #Photography #AltText #HumansOfBlueSky #UrbanGaze #ArtYear #Art #SensoryArt
This photo captures the stencil mural "We Wear the Mask" by anonymous Scottish street artist The Rebel Bear, located on Saville Row in Newcastle upon Tyne.

The artwork is painted onto a textured brick wall that has been coated in distressed white paint, showing signs of wear with flaking surfaces and exposed patches of reddish-brown brickwork. The ground below consists of a paved walkway made from rectangular glass pavers set in concrete arranged in a tight grid pattern. The central subject of the mural is a black-and-white depiction of a young man and woman sitting cross-legged on the ground, facing each other in profile. They are holding hands with their arms extended across the gap between them, creating a focal point of human connection. Both individuals are dressed in casual clothing—t-shirts and trousers—rendered with heavy black shadows and stark white highlights that emulate a classic high-contrast graffiti stencil technique. With their free hands, both figures are simultaneously lifting theatrical masks off their faces, pushing them up over their foreheads. This reveals their true, bare expressions as they look directly into each other’s eyes. Scattered loosely on the ground around their crossed legs are five additional masks that have already been discarded. These theater-style masks feature blank, somber, or passive facial features, contrasting with the authentic human vulnerability shown by the couple.

The mural's composition relies heavily on symmetry and contrast, juxtaposing the cold, mechanical appearance of the multiple discarded personas against the warm, intimate gesture of the couple holding hands. The gritty texture of the weathered brick wall lends an urban, tactile depth to the piece, while the dark pavement blocks at the bottom anchor the scene, making the figures appear as though they are sitting directly on the street pavement.
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Sparty® @young-spartacus.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Our new #ECK theme sheet is here! Shout out to Robyn @handcranked.bsky.social for creating it! 🫶🏼 Host details in comments but any questions, just ask! Sparty 🙏🏼💙 #ECK #Photography #Art #ArtYear #ArtChallenges #PhotographersofBluesky #BlueskyArt #Painting #DailyArt #ArtPrompt #PhotographersUnited
Daily Art Prompts July 27 to August 2All Week Art Prompts July 27 to August 2
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Robyn @handcranked.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Your art challenge cheat sheet for Jul 27-Aug 2 is here! Show us what you've got. See details for host list & details #EastCoastKin #ECK #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Photography #DailyArt #Painting #Drawing #ArtChallenge #ArtPrompt #TraditionalArt
Daily Art Prompts: July 27–August 2

Monday, July 27
#BlueSkyMonday (anything blue)
#MacroMonday (any macro)
#MountainMonday (mountains)
#MinimalMonday (minimalism)
#ColorADay + #PinkMon

Tuesday, July 28 
#RockinTuesday (rocks)
#TidesOutTuesday 
#ColorADay + #BlueTue 

Wednesday, July 29
#WaterfallWednesday
#WackyWednesdayArt
#ColorADay + #RedWed

Thursday, July 30
#HumansOfBlueSky (people)
#UrbanGaze (anything urban)
#PalacesAndGardens + #childhood
#ColorADay + #YellowThu

Friday, July 31
#Scape (any kind of scape)
#ForestFriday
#FlyDay (critters that fly)
#ColorADay + #BWFri

Saturday, August 1
#BNWmacro
#SmallBirdSaturday
#BlueSkyArtShow + #big
#ColorADay + #GreenSat

Sunday, august 2
#Stunday (stunning)
#BNWmacro
#ImageAndVerse (your image + any poem)
#ColorADay + #OrangeSun

Compiled by @handcrankedAll Week Art Prompts: July 27–August 2

#ArtYear (any art)


#BirdOfTheDay 
(See Alan H or Rob Crank for daily prompt)


#ClassicMono (monochrome) 


#EastCoastKin or #ECK
(Art collective open to all. Message @rina2012 
to join.)


#ECKPalette 
(See WealieArts for this week’s colors)


#ShowHeart (hearts)


#Abstractia + #buildings


#AlphabetChallenge + #WeekDForDark


#MixedMedia52 + #bumble


#PaintByWords + #BuckMoon or #slide
(art, photos, and/or poetry)


#PostProcess + #ghost
(See ‪@rjrock for photo to edit)


#SensoryArt + #heavy

Compiled by @handcranked
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Robert Loves Photography @robertspictures.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
#SundayShout-Out #Stunday #EastCoastKin #ECK #Photography The - in my very subjective eyes - most stunning photos of the week 19/7 - 25/7 among the photos published by the photography accounts who I follow and who follow me. A maximum of one photo per account. Prepare to be amazed. 1/x
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Sparty® @young-spartacus.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
'Pure Speed' Spied this chap about to zip past so tried my hand at panning. Settings all to pot as I'd been shooting flowers but quite happy with it. Hope you're having a great week! Sparty 🙏🏼💛 #ECK #Photography #AltText #YellowThu #Art #UrbanGaze #HumansOfBlueSky #ArtYear #PhotographersOfBlueSky
Captured in a sweeping, wide-angle panning shot, a person rides a white and black electric scooter along an asphalt road, creating a dynamic sense of motion.

The rider is positioned on the left side of the frame, moving toward the right, completely enveloped in a hooded sweatshirt that obscures their face. This khaki-green hoodie features a detailed graphic emblem on the back, mostly covered by the large hood pulled tightly over the head. Underneath, the person wears slim-fitting black trousers, white socks, and dark grey and black low-top casual shoes. Standing with a balanced posture, their left foot rests slightly behind the right on the wide deck of the scooter, while both hands grip the handlebars firmly to maintain control at speed. The electric scooter stands out with its distinctive geometric frame. Its main chassis and foot deck are painted bright white, prominently displaying the capitalised word "PURE" in black lettering along the side. The steering column, handlebars, and wheel guards are a contrasting matte black. The front wheel features a bright yellow accent on the fork, adding a pop of colour, while the rear wheel is fitted with a small, glowing red safety light.
The background is blurred due to the panning technique, emphasising the speed of the rider. Paralleling the road is a white metal guardrail, behind which lies a mix of dry grass, green weeds, and a paved walkway and bridge structure. Further in the background, out-of-focus trees and foliage create a soft backdrop of muted greens, browns, and earthy tones. Two solid yellow lines run parallel along the edge of the road, curving slightly toward the bottom left corner. The natural, overcast lighting softens the shadows, while the sharp focus on the rider and scooter contrasts beautifully with the streaked, moving environment. The entire scene captures a fleeting moment of urban transit, emphasising speed and isolation, illustrating a modern commuter navigating a quiet road.
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Jason @bloodraynes.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Morning #BlueSky ☕️ & welcome to a simple stump that has seen better days but still has its own beauty. Have a kind day my friends 😌 #ECK #Stump #Ireland #ThickTrunkTuesday #Abstractia #decomposition #Texture #Photography #DappledLight #Nature #PhotographyOfBlueSky #Ireland #PhotographersOfBlueSky
A weathered tree stump stands at the centre of a lush Irish grass field, its rough, broken form telling the story of many years spent facing the elements. 

The top of the stump has rotted away, leaving a deep hollow surrounded by jagged splinters of wood that rise like the crumbling walls of an ancient fortress. 

Shades of pale cream, honey brown, and soft grey reveal layers of decaying timber, while patches of moss and lichen hint at the slow work of nature reclaiming it.

Two old branch stubs jut out from the side, their worn ends resembling small arms reaching into the surrounding meadow. 

The stump is encircled by long, vibrant green grasses that bend and weave around its base, some blades stretching across the foreground as if embracing it. 

Sunlight filters through from the left, casting a warm golden glow across the lower half of the stump and illuminating the grass with rich emerald tones, while the upper background fades into cool greens and soft shadows.

Behind the stump, the field melts into a blur of tall grasses and wild vegetation, creating a peaceful backdrop that keeps the eye focused on the intricate textures of the ancient wood. 

The shallow depth of field gives the scene a calm, almost intimate feeling, highlighting every crack, ridge, and splinter carved by years of rain, wind, and time.

The photograph captures not only the beauty of decay but also the quiet resilience of the Irish countryside, where even a fallen tree continues to provide character, shelter, and life long after its days of growing have passed.

Finally, our picture is finished with a simple, white border frame.
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Rob Crank Photography @robcrank68.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
It's #TwosDay time with some Mediterranean Gulls, Goslings, Mute Swan & Cygnet & Common Crane & Colt captured at WWT Slimbridge. #birds #ECK #ukbirding #birdphotography #CanonR5mkii #naturephotography #BirdLife #wildlifephotography @wwtworldwide.bsky.social #NatureTherapy
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Robert Loves Photography @robertspictures.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Good morning! Have a beautiful day! Guten Morgen! Habt einen schönen Tag! #EastCoastKin #ECK #Photography #ArtChallenge #TidesOutTuesday
The beach promenade of Ostende
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𝗝 𝗶 𝗺 𝗺 𝘆 • 𝗜 𝗻 𝗻 𝗲 𝘀 @jimmyinnes.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Black headed gull with landing gear down and preparing for splash down #BirdOfTheDay #Gulls #Birds #BirdsOfBlueSky #Photography #EastCoastKin #ECK #10MinutesFromHome
Close cropped photo of a black headed gull preparing to splash down on a lake (out of shot). Its wings are up for the last few landing beats, and its red legs hang down, ready for impact. It stands out against a greeny brown bokeh background of trees
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Climb To The Clouds @climbtotheclouds.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Good morning. Perception limits the completeness we see. The gentleness, the fury, inside speaks of our state. Slowing, opens the view into how others see what it is that surrounds. #TidesOutTuesday #photography #ColorADay #BlueTue #sunsets #ocean #sky #imageandverse #ECK #EastCoastKin #capecod
A sunset over the ocean. Long exposure of water coming in small waves. Jetties on the middle right. Seagulls. The sky with a reddish color as it sets.
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Mary Dineen 📷 𓀡𓆀 @marysunshineisgone.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Good morning. #WestportRiver #ECK
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AlinaHagen 🌊🎨📸 🥾 @alinagrafik.eurosky.social · 21/07/2026
#TidesOutTuesday #RockinTuesday The bluffs and cliffs at Montaña De Oro State Park. If you look closely, you will see a #seal sunbathing on the beach at the waterline. #ECK #MontañaDeOro #WestCoastKin #BluffsTrail #Hiking #Scape
Looking down from a bluff at a small sandy beach walled in by steep cliffs and jaggy rocks. A seal is sunbathing on the sand at the waterline as the tide retreats. Thick, dark beds of kelp can be seen in the water, and just beyond a large rock protruding from the water are waves and white foam swirling around other rocks along the shore. Bluffs Trail at Montana De Oro State Park in Los Osos, California
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AlinaHagen 🌊🎨📸 🥾 @alinagrafik.eurosky.social · 21/07/2026
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekCforCurves Flapjack paddle plant (succulent) #EastCoastKin #Succulents #Gardening #DroughtTolerant
Closeup of a succulent that has large, rounded paddles as leaves. The paddles are curled (as if folded over) or flat. They are a chartreuse color near the stem, then transition to pink, coral and red along the outer edges. The new paddles in the center are very light in color, almost white. The sun is coming from the left, creating contrasts of shadow and light. San Luis Obispo, California
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🏳️‍⚧️Mel💜they/them🏳️‍⚧️ @meltheparadox.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Happy #ThickTrunkTuesday 💚💚💚 Don’t forget to hug your favorite tree today 🫂🫶🏻🌳 The very thick trunk of my Yoshino cherry tree, Tsuki 🌳🫶🏻💚 (yes, my trees have names) 💚
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Graham Jones @oldmanrambling.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Rob has chosen #Gulls for #BirdOfTheDay much to Alan's disgust. As I don't live by the seaside, he's had his chips … so it's Tits galore for the Alt theme of #Paridae. Get 'em out for the lad.😂 #Birds #AlphabetChallenge #WeekCforCurves #ColorADay #BlueTue #Photography #ECK #Nature #Wildlife
Blue Tit Tuesday. From main picture, clockwise:  A young European Blue Tit flashes his yellow tummy while working out on the special curved bar section at the combined bird gym and feeding station; another little Tit tucks into the coconut fat feeding station, handily placed next to the bar for quick recovery; a third Tit indulges in some quick wing  stretches and blue tail flashes after a workout on the bars; finally time for breakfast and for two pals to chat about their current Titness goals.
Camera: Canon EOS 400D digital Tamron 55-200mm lens.
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Mimi_TlRife💙📸☕️🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒🍊🏈🐻🏀🧳🎮 @mimitlrife.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
#ColorADay #BlueTue #AlphabetChallenge #WeekCForCurves The Hard Rock Las Vegas Opening in 2027. #Photography #HardRock #LasVegas #Nevada #ECK #Curves #Blue #Guitar
The new Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas will be opening in 2027
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Alex Rimberg @ajrimberg.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
A spray of wild indigo blossoms. Norwich VT, July 2026 #ECK #Photography #PhotographersOfBluesky #Nature #ColorADay #BlueTue #Bloomscrolling #Flowers #AlphabetChallenge #WeekCForCurves
This image shows a spray of indigo blossoms growing on a stem.  The stem slopes upward from lower right to upper left; it and several of the blossoms are in sharp focus.  There are about eight blossoms in total, distributed around the stem along its length.  All the blossoms have a lovely purplish-blue shade (indigo!), and two to three flat, rounded petals. We can clearly see the delicate, papery texture of the blossoms that are in sharp focus.  The background is filled with a riot of greenery, mostly somewhat blurred, and a pleasant black and green bokeh arising from more distant plants.
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AlinaHagen 🌊🎨📸 🥾 @alinagrafik.eurosky.social · 21/07/2026
#ColorADay #BlueTue #Abstractia #Decomposition A hiking trail on a hillside that burned recently. The trail acted as a fire break. Above is a white cloud against brilliant blue sky. #ECK #Minimalism #Hiking #Brushfire #WestCoastKin #LandscapePhotography #Scape
A moderately steep hillside with a hiking trail that divides the scene into a section of black burnt grass below the trail, brown dry grass above the trail and bright blue sky above it all. There is one cloud breaking up the blue sky and providing more interest. In the distance is the city of San Luis Obispo. Young oak trees spot the hillside above the trail (unfortunately lower trees burned). The fire burned right up to quite a few homes at the bottom of the hill. Terrace Hill in San Luis Obispo, California
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P Pekka @prepekka98.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
An immature globe thistle (echinops) in a city park flower bed. The globes stay small in this variety and become a striking metallic bluish purple. #ColorADay #BlueTue #TextureTuesday #Macro #Reeflex #Photography #MobilePhotography
Close-up of a globe thistle blossom. A larger one, out of focus, is behind it.
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SeaLevelOslo @sealeveloslo.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Gull baby #BirdOfTheDay #Gulls #birds #photography #RockingTuesday #TidesOutTuesday
I posted a black-and-white photo of this a while ago; here is a close-up in color of a young Great black-backed gull. The bird sits on a skerry of layered slate rock and the green fjord and shoreline make up the blurry background.
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Albert Ibars @albert-ibars.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Tardes d'estiu vora el pantà de Bellpuig. Juliol. #Fotografia #Monochrome #ClassicMono #Scape #RuralScape #ThickTrunkTuesday #RockinTuesday #ECK
Fotografia d'un dels marges del pantà de Bellpuig. Roques i plantes en primer pla, precedint un arbre i, al fons, d'altres arbres plantats a la riba.
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Kevin Wertman @kevin.wertman.org · 21/07/2026
Couldn't find any #gulls for today's #BirdOfTheDay but I did find this tufted titmouse for Rob's alternate theme of #Paridae. Having a hard time keeping up with the bird of the day as I've been focusing on butterfly photos for awhile 😀 #Photography #Birds #Titmouse
A tufted titmouse sits on a lichen covered branch that runs diagonally from upper left to lower right.  Background is blurry green bokeh with a blurry rown tree trunk just behind the bird.  Another branch briefly enters the frame in the upper right corner.
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Kevin Wertman @kevin.wertman.org · 21/07/2026
Here's a bunny just because 🐰 #Photography #Rabbits #Bunny
Possibly a snowshoe hare, standing in tall grass, chewing on a single blade of grass.
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🏳️‍⚧️Mel💜they/them🏳️‍⚧️ @meltheparadox.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
B&W hibiscus #macro 🌺🤍🩶🖤🌺
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𝙲𝚑𝚞𝚛𝚌𝚑 𝚂𝚝𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝 𝙸𝚖𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚜 @churchstreetimages.com · 21/07/2026
#Alphabetchallenge #WeekCforCurves #ClassicMono #BlackAndWhitePhotography
Black and white photo of a long broad leaf, bent under the weight of water droplets.
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Helen Bennett 🌿 @helenbennett.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
A quiet 5:00am discovery! 🌿 This beautiful male Green-eyed Flower Bee still sleeping... his jaws tightly clamped to a Verbena leaf. He chose his favourite feeding spot as a safe place for the night 💚 📷 🕊️ #Bees #Pollinators #BugSky #Invert #Insects #UKWildlife #Nature #MacroPhotography #ECK
A close-up photograph of a tiny bee in side profile with large compound eyes that are a striking, bright green grey in colour.  He has a solid yellow "mask" on his face and is clamped by his mandibles to the edge of a verbena leaf that is hidden away inside the clump for protection.  His antennas are down and he is curled over with his back legs tucked up indicating he is sleeping.  He has fuzzy, buff hairs on his face and back and his abdomen is distinctly banded with narrow, pale-coloured hair.  The background is pale and blurred in shades of pale blue and green.
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Breezie @breeze420.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
“The sun was soft honey and rose colored along the horizon; the old trees were deep black silhouettes against it, with long purple shadows sliding out from their earth-slippered feet.” ― Marti Healy
sunset over the oregon coast
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Romek66 @romek66.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
#TagTuesday Tallinna Linnahall June 2026 #Tallinn #Estonia #StreetPhotography #murals #grafitti #UrbanScape #CityScape #UrbanGaze #ColorADay #BlueTue #UrbanArt #ArtYear #StreetArt
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єяıҡѧ | Normalityistoxic @normalityistoxic.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Spotted flying books in SF, CA 📖 #classicmono #bnwphotography #streetphotography #eastcoastkin #fujifilm
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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Good morning birders. Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #SummerLovin, bird captures taken during summer. No alt today. Good luck. Have a blast. Taken two days ago. Fledgling Stonechat #birds #photography #ECK
A recently fledged Stonechat perches on a lichen-speckled branch against a cloudless blue sky. The young bird has soft, fluffy brown plumage with subtle streaking across its head and chest, warm buff underparts, and rusty-orange highlights on its wings and tail. Its large, dark eye and slightly tousled feathers give it an alert yet youthful appearance as it looks upward, taking in its surroundings. Bright sunlight illuminates the fine feather detail while the smooth blue background isolates the fledgling, creating a simple, striking portrait of a young bird beginning to explore the world.
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Bajarka @bajarka1.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Today I stopped cycling for this grumpy young reed warbler. He perfected the splitting of the reed. That's why I love cycling because I see such little models!🚵‍♀️ #MyClick #Birds #SummerLovin #BirdOfTheDay per @alan678.bsky.social, thanks 🌞 Trzciniak (Acrocephalus arundinaceus)
 
A close-up of a fluffy fledgling Great Reed Warbler perched between green and brown reeds. The small brown bird has messy, spiky down feathers on its head, dark eyes with a pale eyebrow stripe, and a slightly open beak. It holds onto a vertical reed stem with its gray feet stretched wide apart.
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Sparty® @young-spartacus.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
'Ups and Downs' The ascent and descent of the 3km long Leyburn Shawl and opposite, the sprawling Wensleydale Valley. Happy Monday my #Bluesky friends! Sparty 🙏🏼💙☁️ #ECK #Photography #AltText #Art #Nature #BlueSkyMonday #MountainMonday #WeekCForCurves #NaturePhotography #PhotographersOfBluesky
This wide-angle, eye-level shot showcases the breathtaking panorama from the Leyburn Shawl in Wensleydale, possibly named because legend says Mary Queen of Scots dropped her shawl here while fleeing the nearby Bolton Castle.

Under a vibrant blue sky filled with scattered white cumulus clouds, a sprawling, rolling green landscape unfolds. The composition is divided diagonally by a prominent grassy hillside in the foreground on the right, which curves downward toward the left. This foreground hill is covered in vibrant green grass, showing a mix of lush patches and worn, slightly uneven turf with subtle hints of yellow wildflowers scattered about. Moving up the crest of this hill on the right, a line of dense, leafy green deciduous trees stretches toward the upper right quadrant. Nestled near these trees are a few scattered wooden benches and small stone structures, providing places for visitors to sit and admire the expansive view. In the distance along the ridge, a couple of people can be seen sitting on the grass, enjoying the serene environment. Further back along the top edge, a stone wall and a wooden fence run parallel to the tree line, demarcating the edge of the walking trail. To the left of the sloping hill, the landscape drops into a wide, fertile valley. A winding grey asphalt road snakes through the lower left section, with a few vehicles visible driving along it. The valley floor is a patchwork of emerald green fields and pastures, divided by hedgerows and dotted with clusters of trees, small farm buildings and cottages. In the far distance, the massive, flat-topped green Penhill, an icon of the Yorkshire Dales topography, rises majestically against the horizon, its slopes textured with a mix of fields & wooded areas. The bright, clear sunlight casts soft shadows across the undulating terrain, enhancing the depth and vibrant colours of the countryside. The overall atmosphere is peaceful, open, and characteristic of a classic, scenic British summer day.Leyburn Shawl is a renowned limestone scar and panoramic viewpoint situated in Wensleydale, Yorkshire. This landscape photo captures a sweeping, sun-drenched view looking along the sloping back end of the ridge under a bright, vibrant summer sky. The composition is heavily defined by a dramatic diagonal hillside that slopes downward from the upper left quadrant toward the lower right. This vast expanse of rolling terrain is blanketed in lush, vibrant green grass, showing subtle variations in texture and shade from the bright sunlight. Scattered across this steep pasture are several mature deciduous trees, standing individually or clustered in small, loose groups. A prominent, leafy green tree stands slightly left of the centre, casting a soft, faint shadow on the grass below it. Further down the slope to the right, a couple of larger, spreading trees frame the lower section of the hillside. Higher up the incline, toward the left horizon, a dense line of thick, darker green woodland forms a natural boundary that follows the crest of the ridge. Beyond the immediate green slope, the landscape opens up into a vast, sprawling valley that stretches into the far distance under a bright blue sky. This distant valley floor is a patchwork of agricultural fields, divided by hedgerows and dotted with tiny clusters of trees, characteristic of the Yorkshire Dales countryside. The far-off hills and low ridges rise gently against the horizon, fading into soft shades of blue and muted green due to atmospheric perspective. Above this picturesque rural scene, the sky occupies roughly the upper half of the frame. It is a brilliant, deep azure blue, filled with scattered, puffy white cumulus clouds. These clouds are brightly illuminated by the sun on their tops, while their bases show soft grey shadows, adding depth and a dynamic sense of movement to the daytime sky. The overall lighting is bright, clear, and natural, highlighting the vivid colors of the rural English landscape.
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AlinaHagen 🌊🎨📸 🥾 @alinagrafik.eurosky.social · 20/07/2026
Here is your link to this week's #PostProcess #Sculpt challenge featuring an image from Rock @rjrock.bsky.social. This week will be using local dodge & burn techniques. #ECK #Photography #ArtChallenges
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Sparty® @young-spartacus.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Our new #ECK theme sheet is here! Shout out to Robyn @handcranked.bsky.social for creating it! 🫶🏼 Host details in comments but any questions, just ask! Sparty 🙏🏼💙 #ECK #Photography #Art #ArtYear #ArtChallenges #PhotographersofBluesky #BlueskyArt #Painting #DailyArt #ArtPrompt #PhotographersUnited
Daily #ECK Art Prompts July 20 to 26All Week #ECK Art Prompts July 20 to 26
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Ray Haze @rayhayes215.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Morning Longhorn-cuckoo #bee on Cosmos sulphureus #flowers, in my #Philly garden. I've a bunch of them this summer. 🌞 #macroMonday #photography #native #bees #nature #pollinators #bugs #insects #ECK #bugsky
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Jason @bloodraynes.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Morning #BlueSky ☕️ Taken on a sunny afternoon in Naas, Ireland to kickstart your week. May it be kind to you my friends ☺️ #BlueSkyMonday #ECK #Photography #Nature #Naas #PhotographyOfBlueSky #Ireland #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Sunmer #NaturePhotography #Clouds #Trees #Water #SkyScape #Silhouettes
Our photograph captures the quiet beauty of a summer’s day beside a pond near Naas, Ireland. 

The composition is dominated by an immense, deep sapphire-blue sky that stretches across most of the image, making the landscape below feel peaceful and expansive. 

Wisps of bright white cloud drift gracefully across the blue, their soft, feathered shapes adding movement and contrast.

Below the sky lies a tranquil pond fringed with lush green reeds and grasses. The still water acts like a mirror, reflecting the clouds and patches of blue above, broken only by the tall reeds emerging from the surface. 

In the foreground, dense clumps of wild grasses lean towards the water, their blades illuminated by the summer sunshine.

The far bank is lined with mature deciduous trees in full leaf, their rich green canopies forming a natural border around the pond. 

On the right-hand side, a large tree extends into the frame, its dark silhouette creating a dramatic contrast against the brilliant sky while casting cool shade over the water below. 

Beyond the trees, hints of buildings and open parkland suggest a peaceful countryside setting on the edge of the town.

The lighting is vivid and high-contrast, typical of a bright summer afternoon. The intense blues of the sky, the vibrant greens of the vegetation, and the shimmering reflections on the pond combine to create a scene that feels fresh, calm, and full of life. 

It is the kind of place where the only sounds might be birdsong, the gentle rustle of leaves in a warm breeze, and the occasional ripple spreading across the water’s glass like surface.

A quiet sanctuary that invites visitors to pause and simply enjoy the stillness of an Irish summer. 

Finally, our picture is finished with a simple white border frame.
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Oberursheena @twitterrefugerin.eurosky.social · 20/07/2026
#MountainMonday #BlueSkyMonday #WeekCforCurves #Alphabetchallenge #Alps
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Alex Rimberg @ajrimberg.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
A constellation of elder blossoms. Barnard VT, July 2026 #ECK #Photography #PhotographersOfBluesky #Nature #Bloomscrolling #Flowers #MacroMonday #BNWMacro
This image is a monochrome macro of multiple tiny elder blossoms against a background of distant leaves and branches.  Most of the blossoms are in sharp focus, and we can clearly see their five petals and stamens, as well as their tiny pistils.  Each looks a bit like a tiny star.  They are arranged in clumps and chains across the entire image, a bit like clumps and chains of stars in the night sky.  In the gaps between with clumps, we see a grey and black network of leaves, stems and branches, a few closer ones blurred but still distinguishable.  The image is finished by a lovely grey and black bokeh as the foliage fades into the distance.
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Sparty® @young-spartacus.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
'Edible Spring' The stunning Sekiyama cherry; fine silky petals, bitter almond aroma, a soft, papery rustle on the breeze and tasty! #SensoryArt #5Senses Sparty 🙏🏼💙🌸 #ECK #Photography #AltText #BlueSkyMonday #PinkMon #Art #Nature #NaturePhotography #PhotographersOfBluesky #BloomScrolling #Flowers
An upward-facing, vibrant medium shot captures a dense cluster of fully blooming pink cherry blossoms hanging from a dark branch of a Prunus 'Kanzan' tree, framed against a clear, blue sky during a bright spring day. The branch, extending from the left, splits into smaller, delicate offshoots covered in dense, ruffled flowers and young leaves. The blossoms are tightly packed, forming a large, pillowy cloud of soft pink hues that dominates the lower-left and centre portions of the frame. Each flower features numerous layered, delicate petals with serrated edges, ranging in colour from deep, rich magenta in the tightly coiled centres to a soft, pastel baby pink on the outer edges. Sunlight illuminates the cluster from above and slightly behind, creating a glowing, translucent effect on the petals while casting soft shadows within the dense bunch. Interspersed among the blooms are young, lanceolate leaves with finely toothed margins, which emerge in a striking shade of coppery bronze and warm amber, adding a warm tonal contrast to the cool pinks. Above the main cluster, a smaller, thinner branch extends vertically, showcasing sparser blossoms and brighter, more vibrant lime-green new leaves that catch the direct sunlight. The deep brown bark of the branches is rough and textured, providing a grounding, organic framework for the delicate flora. Beyond their ornamental beauty, these specific Kanzan blossoms can be harvested and processed for eating. To safely consume them, the fresh blooms are traditionally preserved in salt and plum vinegar, creating a distinct ingredient known as Sakura no Shiozuke. The background is a completely cloudless, saturated cyan sky that provides a stark, high-contrast backdrop, making the pink and bronze elements of the tree stand out vividly. The lighting is crisp and harsh, characteristic of a bright midday sun, creating deep shadows in the crevices of the flower bunches and brilliant highlights on the outer edges of the leaves and petals.
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Subicorn 📸 @subicrn.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
#SensoryArt is back to basics this week & explores #5senses Touch Taste Smell Hear See How do they engage viewers How do you represent them Is it literal as eyes or ears Subtle like a cut orange or a sandy beach? tinyurl.com/SensoryArt prints at: lnmimages.com #ECK #EastCoastKin #photography
Sensory Art Challenge flyer
week of July 20-26
Theme is 5 senses

-Original work only
-New Theme each week
-Announced Sundays
-Express your style
-Repost your favorites
-Remember to tag #SensoryArt
hosted by Subicorn @subicrn.bsky.social

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Albert Ibars @albert-ibars.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Miratges. Estany d'Ivars i Vilasana. #Fotografia #Color #BlueSkyMonday #MinimalMonday #Scape #RuralScape #ECK
Els pocs núvols que hi ha al cel es reflexen a l'aigua completament quieta de l'estany d'Ivars i Vilasana. Hi ha alguns joncs que emergeixen tímidament i, més al fons, una de les illes de l'estany amb vegetació i els marges retallats a l'horitzó.
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P Pekka @prepekka98.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
#BlueskyMonday #UrbanGaze #Denver #Photography #MobilePhotography
Looking up at four high-rise office buildings in downtown Denver, Colorado.
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Mary Dineen 📷 𓀡𓆀 @marysunshineisgone.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Have a whale of a #BlueskyMonday Sorry 🫣🙄 #ECK #NoShame
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Shibui Shashin @shibui-shashin.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Twisted bare willow branches - Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester #willow #branch #twig #macroMonday #bnwMacro #alphabetChallenge #weekCforCurves #classicMono
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