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Travelers & Explorers We will share our travel & overlanding experiences throughout the USA & beyond. We will also showcase a Natural World, plants, animals & maybe a cityscape or other...

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AR Next Mile @arnextmile.bsky.social · Dec 13

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A few photos from our trip to the Arches NP with a narrative about the landscape formations.

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Arches National Park, narrated photo gallery @ARNextMile western-central Utah USA

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February 4, 2026 at 5:20 AM

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Einstein once said -

Jamie Glass @jglass8.bsky.social · 5d

Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. - Albert Einstein

#life #nature #photography #EastCoastKin #photographersofbluesky #beautifulthings #cactus #desert #scape

February 1, 2026 at 10:54 PM

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...one for Architecture

Sparty® @young-spartacus.bsky.social · 6d

'Eye in the Sky'

An abstract perspective of the Scottish Parliament building's roof support.

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#EastCoastKin #Photography #Abstractia #Industrial #Abstract #StreetPhotography #Travel #Architecture #UrbanGaze #AlphabetChallenge #WeekDForDramatic #JanuArty2026 #ArtYear #PhotographersofBluesky

This striking, high-contrast photograph captures a close-up, abstract view of an intricate roof support structure within the Scottish Parliament Building in Edinburgh, a masterpiece of modern architecture designed by Enric Miralles.

The image is dominated by deep, enveloping shadows that frame a single, organically shaped aperture, reminiscent of a large teardrop, a leaf motif, or perhaps the hull of an upturned boat, a recurring theme in the building's design.

Through this dark, irregularly shaped opening, a complex, almost chaotic network of structural elements is revealed against a patch of bright blue sky. A large, smooth, metallic column pipe cuts diagonally across the lower portion of the frame, providing a strong vertical line that contrasts with the web of horizontal and diagonal beams behind it. These beams, some appearing as steel and others potentially oak or another wood used in the building's construction, crisscross the space, creating a dynamic sense of depth and architectural complexity.

The interplay of light and shadow is central to the image's aesthetic impact; the bright daylight streaming through the gaps highlights the texture and form of the beams, while the surrounding darkness isolates the structure, transforming it into a piece of abstract art. The metallic surfaces of the beams and the large pipe catch the light, adding a subtle sheen to the industrial aesthetic.
The composition is bold and dramatic, using the contrast between the dark, solid foreground and the bright, intricate background to draw the viewer's eye into the heart of the structure. The use of natural materials like steel, oak, and granite throughout the building is a key feature of its materiality, and this photo captures that blend of the natural and the engineered.

The light sources are often subtly hidden within the design, as seen here where the light reflects off various surfaces, adding to the building's unique ambiance.

February 1, 2026 at 10:51 PM

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Arches National Park, Courthouse Towers @ARNextMile first formation inside the park

January 25, 2026 at 8:44 PM

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Photo gallery of White Cliffs natural area along Texas/Arkansas border. The hike is about 5 minutes but the turnoff is hard to spot and we had to backtrack via satellite view gps...

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White Cliffs Natural Area, photo gallery (L) SEE: @ARnextMile southwest Arkansas USA

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January 24, 2026 at 11:24 PM

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Your dream backyard organized in one image. 🏡🌱
Stop guessing what to plant and where. Master the logic behind a perfect garden with the Self Garden guide.
Start your journey here: bit.ly/selfgarden

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January 24, 2026 at 12:11 AM

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Susan's recommendations...

Susan Cushing @sdcushing.bsky.social · 17d

#BlueBrewBooks

Recommending two of my favorite books of 2025:

“Still Life” by Sarah Winman

“Atlantis Travelers” by Bonnie Brooks

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“Still Life” - beautiful, joyful. A book for art lovers and those who love historical fiction built around characters. Idiosyncratic but lovely prose. Revolves loosely around the story of those who rescued art from the Nazis. ©️ 2021 450 pages, 5 ⭐️

“Atlantis Travelers” - complex, yet fun and engaging sci-fi storytelling. Reads like a thriller and simultaneously includes great world-building. I particularly loved the arts worlds humming along within the plot. Very entertaining. ©️ 2025 347 pages,
5 ⭐️

January 24, 2026 at 1:13 AM

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It's cold outside...

Mike Saunders 🇺🇦 @hardwaterhacker.bsky.social · 12d

It's quite cold outside, so I've been looking through older photos from warmer times. Here's a Baltimore Oriole I found back in May of 2022.

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A Baltimore Oriole is perched on a stump, overlooking a pond reflecting trees and sunlight. The bird has an orange breast, belly, and tail feathers. The head is black, and its wings are black, with white barring. The branches of several brushes stand around the bird, some bare, others with small, new leaves.

January 24, 2026 at 1:04 AM

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This is a walkthrough a newly acquired 'Khaya' camper. This setup is partially built by the last person. The video is as-purchased or a first-look with an explanation of what we will like to change. It will go on a Toyota Tacoma with some suspension modifications.

Alu-Cab Khaya, drop-in truck-bed camper p1 ⁠SEE: ⁠@ARNextMile outside, as-was, re-build plans

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January 20, 2026 at 2:27 PM

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Where can I find karaoke version of this one?

RL Burnside -- Someday Baby

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January 20, 2026 at 1:35 AM

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Wiry @wiryarky.bsky.social · 16d

BOTD in 1943 (d. 1970)
Blues/rock singer-songwriter Janis Joplin.

Here performing “Move Over” on The Dick Cavett Show.

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MOVE OVER by Janis Joplin

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January 19, 2026 at 6:18 PM

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... to watch

January 19, 2026 at 6:10 PM

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Good Vinyl Shelving

Irene Fraser @boozybluesy.bsky.social · May 8

Need some more shelves. Need to B&Q it. Hubby's gonna be busy or divorced! 😂

January 19, 2026 at 6:08 PM

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...to watch

pakula.bsky.social @pakula.bsky.social · 17d

One of my favorite films. It has been subjected to so much nitpicking about details in the background. Paul Newman's portrayal of Michael Gallagher, Wilford Brimley's James J. Wells, and Melinda Dillon's Teresa Perrone are remarkable. It makes you think. It makes you feel. If you haven't, see it.

January 19, 2026 at 6:07 PM

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Hope Springs Eternal

Three snowdrops rise through thinning frost,
A whispered promise, pale and small.
That life returns when hope feels lost,
And light still finds us, after all.

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Close-up of three delicate snowdrop flowers, their white, bell-shaped petals hanging gently from green stems against a softly blurred, pale green background, suggesting changing seasons and quiet renewal.

January 18, 2026 at 12:26 PM

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SON SEALS

'On My Knees'

Son Seals - On My Knees

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January 18, 2026 at 5:32 PM

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Wildlife

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Osprey (Pandion haliaetus): This large raptor is about 60cm (24in) in length with a wingspan of 180cm (71in) and can be found in all continents with the exception of Antarctica. It almost exclusively feeds on fish using incredible eyesight and so will most likely be seen close to water #osprey #bird

January 15, 2026 at 6:10 PM

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A Fiery Monday Sunrise ...

Susannaaaahhhh @susannaaaahhhh.bsky.social · 23d

This winter is serving so many brilliant sunrises. 🧡✨

January 12, 2026 at 2:11 PM

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Gazania, or as Chileans they call them "flor de Tesoro" or the 'Treasure flower'

South of the Border Gringo @sbgphotography.bsky.social · 27d

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts" - Winston Churchill

#sbgphotography #photography #floral #flower #macro #bokeh

January 10, 2026 at 5:35 PM

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Numa Peak, Livingston Range, Glacier National Park, Montana USA

2,745 meters - ( 9,007 feet )

This photo was taken on the western side but on the northeast slope there is the 'Baby Glacier' which has lost a third of its surface area from 1966 and 2005...

MJM Grand @huntnfish8.bsky.social · 29d

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

Numa Peak Glacier National Park
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In the presence of Nature a wild delight runs through the man, in spite of real sorrows.-Muir

This is a black-and-white landscape photograph with a strong sense of depth and stillness.

In the foreground, there is an open meadow covered in tall, pale grasses. The grasses appear soft and uneven, bending slightly as if shaped by wind or past seasons. Low shrubs and small plants are scattered throughout the field, creating subtle texture rather than sharp contrast. The ground is level and expansive, giving a feeling of openness and quiet space.

In the middle ground, a dense band of evergreen trees forms a dark horizontal line across the image. The trees are tall and closely packed, likely conifers, with pointed tops and heavy, shadowed foliage. This forest acts as a visual boundary between the open meadow and the mountains beyond. The darkness of the trees contrasts strongly with the lighter grass in front of them.

In the background, a large mountain range dominates the scene. The central peak is broad and massive, with clearly defined rock layers running diagonally across its face, suggesting ancient geological uplift. To either side, smaller but still rugged peaks rise sharply, their outlines jagged and angular. The mountains feel solid and immovable, occupying much of the upper half of the image.

Above the mountains, the sky is wide and softly textured. Thin, wispy clouds stretch across it in gentle streaks, creating a layered, flowing pattern rather than distinct cloud shapes. The sky is bright but not harsh, contributing to a calm, balanced atmosphere.

January 10, 2026 at 5:26 PM

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Mugarra

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North Mississippi Allstars - Jumper On The Line (2004)

R.L. Burnside : Vocals
Luther Dickinson : Guitar
Garry Burnside : Guitar
Jim Dickinson : Vocals, Keyboards
Chris Chew : Vocals, Bass
Cody Dickinson : Drums

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January 8, 2026 at 9:34 PM

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A landscape at work
Wild in the cold
The trees stand tall, moved by faith
In the moonlight, they defy the cold
The charm prevails, I am deeply moved.

Espoir Warrior @w-hope.bsky.social · 28d

Paysage qui s'emploie
Sauvage dans le froid
Les arbres se dressent, émus par la foi
Au clair de lune, ils narguent le froid
Le charme s'impose, je suis en émoi.

#bw #poetry #scape #winter #words

Landscape of trees under the snow in black and white, the moon watching over this peaceful nocturnal scene 📷

January 8, 2026 at 1:04 AM

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On our trip through the state of Colorado. After leaving the Denver metro area we drove to the Indian Peaks for a day's hike. Made it to the lake where we ate, took a break and a brisk swim. Afterwards we continued westwards...

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