Beth Buelow
@bethbuelow.bsky.social
Artist, Photographer, Coach, Rockhound, Animal Lover, Michigander. Podcast host of PIXELS: Exploring the Heart & Art of Photography (https://www.youtube.com/@PixelsHeartandArt). Author, "The Introvert Entrepreneur" 💙 https://linktr.ee/bethbuelow
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Beth Buelow
@bethbuelow.bsky.social
· Aug 5
Pro Photo Tips by Beth Buelow — Horizons Photo
Letting Go of the Literal By Beth Buelow Raise your hand if you love fall! 🖐️ It’s a season of beautiful light, interesting textures, and of course, the brilliant colors. As Albert Camus said, “Au...
www.horizonsphoto.com
Where does your photography generally land: literal, non-literal, or abstract? I offer some tips on moving towards the abstract side of the spectrum in this post for @opaconferences.bsky.social and the upcoming Horizons Fall Photo Conference. www.horizonsphoto.com/blog/pro-pho...
Where does your photography generally land: literal, non-literal, or abstract? I offer some tips on moving towards the abstract side of the spectrum in this post for @opaconferences.bsky.social and the upcoming Horizons Fall Photo Conference. www.horizonsphoto.com/blog/pro-pho...
Pro Photo Tips by Beth Buelow — Horizons Photo
Letting Go of the Literal By Beth Buelow Raise your hand if you love fall! 🖐️ It’s a season of beautiful light, interesting textures, and of course, the brilliant colors. As Albert Camus said, “Au...
www.horizonsphoto.com
August 5, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Where does your photography generally land: literal, non-literal, or abstract? I offer some tips on moving towards the abstract side of the spectrum in this post for @opaconferences.bsky.social and the upcoming Horizons Fall Photo Conference. www.horizonsphoto.com/blog/pro-pho...
waterfalling.
Some creative fun with in-camera multiple exposure and ICM.
Some creative fun with in-camera multiple exposure and ICM.
August 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
waterfalling.
Some creative fun with in-camera multiple exposure and ICM.
Some creative fun with in-camera multiple exposure and ICM.
Had a great conversation with @michaelbollino.bsky.social recently... the episode is now live on the @naturephotoclasses.bsky.social YouTube channel!
youtu.be/rVaDIu3IEwg
youtu.be/rVaDIu3IEwg
August 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Had a great conversation with @michaelbollino.bsky.social recently... the episode is now live on the @naturephotoclasses.bsky.social YouTube channel!
youtu.be/rVaDIu3IEwg
youtu.be/rVaDIu3IEwg
Reposted by Beth Buelow
It’s more than just a picture of fog over ice.
New on YouTube: Talor Stone shares how science, history, and local context shape the stories behind her polar photography, with @bethbuelow.bsky.social.
🔗 Link in bio
#NaturePhotographyCollective #VisualStorytelling #TalorStone #NPCYouTube
New on YouTube: Talor Stone shares how science, history, and local context shape the stories behind her polar photography, with @bethbuelow.bsky.social.
🔗 Link in bio
#NaturePhotographyCollective #VisualStorytelling #TalorStone #NPCYouTube
August 1, 2025 at 1:31 PM
It’s more than just a picture of fog over ice.
New on YouTube: Talor Stone shares how science, history, and local context shape the stories behind her polar photography, with @bethbuelow.bsky.social.
🔗 Link in bio
#NaturePhotographyCollective #VisualStorytelling #TalorStone #NPCYouTube
New on YouTube: Talor Stone shares how science, history, and local context shape the stories behind her polar photography, with @bethbuelow.bsky.social.
🔗 Link in bio
#NaturePhotographyCollective #VisualStorytelling #TalorStone #NPCYouTube
I'm teaming up with @stephjohnphoto.bsky.social in 2026 to lead a Midwest Photo/Creativity Retreat as part of @naturephotoclasses.bsky.social, and we'd love your input on locations! Here's the quick survey to give us feedback: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #midwestphotography #photographyworkshop
July 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I'm teaming up with @stephjohnphoto.bsky.social in 2026 to lead a Midwest Photo/Creativity Retreat as part of @naturephotoclasses.bsky.social, and we'd love your input on locations! Here's the quick survey to give us feedback: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #midwestphotography #photographyworkshop
Reposted by Beth Buelow
📢 Just launched: Nature Photography Workshops! Join top pros LIVE & in-person across Death Valley, Escalante & beyond—fully guided Jeep overlanding, meals, lodging & permits included, plus a FREE 1-year NPC membership. Spots are limited! 🌟
DM for more details.
#NPW #NaturePhotographyCollective
DM for more details.
#NPW #NaturePhotographyCollective
July 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
📢 Just launched: Nature Photography Workshops! Join top pros LIVE & in-person across Death Valley, Escalante & beyond—fully guided Jeep overlanding, meals, lodging & permits included, plus a FREE 1-year NPC membership. Spots are limited! 🌟
DM for more details.
#NPW #NaturePhotographyCollective
DM for more details.
#NPW #NaturePhotographyCollective
This post makes.my.week, even though I'm late to seeing it!
Thanks so much, @aramvartian.com !! It was a pleasure to share and engage with you all. I'll be back at the end of Oct; hope to see you there!
Thanks so much, @aramvartian.com !! It was a pleasure to share and engage with you all. I'll be back at the end of Oct; hope to see you there!
I just had a amazing first experience at the Twin Cities Camera Club watching a presentation by guest speaker @bethbuelow.bsky.social.
Her work is excellent. I learned more about abstract and macro photography in an hour and a half than through any course or YouTube video.
Her work is excellent. I learned more about abstract and macro photography in an hour and a half than through any course or YouTube video.
July 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
This post makes.my.week, even though I'm late to seeing it!
Thanks so much, @aramvartian.com !! It was a pleasure to share and engage with you all. I'll be back at the end of Oct; hope to see you there!
Thanks so much, @aramvartian.com !! It was a pleasure to share and engage with you all. I'll be back at the end of Oct; hope to see you there!
Oof. I've been Bluesky negligent 🤦♀️ Here's some eye candy to bring me back into the fold. These are in-camera ME abstractions of Gordon Huether's 2020 art installation at Salt Lake City International Airport, "The Canyon."
July 7, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Oof. I've been Bluesky negligent 🤦♀️ Here's some eye candy to bring me back into the fold. These are in-camera ME abstractions of Gordon Huether's 2020 art installation at Salt Lake City International Airport, "The Canyon."
My guest for this week's Pixels podcast is the amazing Michele Sons. These are some images I created in Oct that reflect a sense of experimentation and play Michele encourages us to embrace. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhIP...
March 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
My guest for this week's Pixels podcast is the amazing Michele Sons. These are some images I created in Oct that reflect a sense of experimentation and play Michele encourages us to embrace. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhIP...
Winter afternoon at the beach (Mar 9 2025)
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#naturephotography #beachphotography #abstractphotography #westmichigan
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#naturephotography #beachphotography #abstractphotography #westmichigan
March 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Winter afternoon at the beach (Mar 9 2025)
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#naturephotography #beachphotography #abstractphotography #westmichigan
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#naturephotography #beachphotography #abstractphotography #westmichigan
I can't resist sharing this pic I took last night of my sweet Gracie Belle. She is, of course, looking at me so intently because I'm holding a treat that she is eager to enjoy. Dogs are balm for the soul 🤎🤎🤎
#chocolatelab #labradorretriever
#chocolatelab #labradorretriever
February 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I can't resist sharing this pic I took last night of my sweet Gracie Belle. She is, of course, looking at me so intently because I'm holding a treat that she is eager to enjoy. Dogs are balm for the soul 🤎🤎🤎
#chocolatelab #labradorretriever
#chocolatelab #labradorretriever
The delightful Sara Kushner joins me for this week's Pixels podcast episode for a chat about environmental self-portraiture. Her wisdom applies to both being in front of and behind the camera as she encourages us to take risks and stretch ourselves creatively.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2upz...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2upz...
What Happens When You Put Yourself Into the Frame? | Sara Kushner on Pixels Podcast
YouTube video by Pixels: Exploring the Heart and Art of Photography
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February 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The delightful Sara Kushner joins me for this week's Pixels podcast episode for a chat about environmental self-portraiture. Her wisdom applies to both being in front of and behind the camera as she encourages us to take risks and stretch ourselves creatively.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2upz...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2upz...
Estes Textures
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From rough wood + sparkling snow to icy bubbles + ancient lichen...Marys Lake, Lily Lake, and Sprague Lake in/near Estes Park, CO, offered diverse delights for the visually curious 🤩. Sixteen small scenes from all three lakes, Feb 2025. #winterphotography #rmnp #textures
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From rough wood + sparkling snow to icy bubbles + ancient lichen...Marys Lake, Lily Lake, and Sprague Lake in/near Estes Park, CO, offered diverse delights for the visually curious 🤩. Sixteen small scenes from all three lakes, Feb 2025. #winterphotography #rmnp #textures
February 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Estes Textures
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From rough wood + sparkling snow to icy bubbles + ancient lichen...Marys Lake, Lily Lake, and Sprague Lake in/near Estes Park, CO, offered diverse delights for the visually curious 🤩. Sixteen small scenes from all three lakes, Feb 2025. #winterphotography #rmnp #textures
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From rough wood + sparkling snow to icy bubbles + ancient lichen...Marys Lake, Lily Lake, and Sprague Lake in/near Estes Park, CO, offered diverse delights for the visually curious 🤩. Sixteen small scenes from all three lakes, Feb 2025. #winterphotography #rmnp #textures
Curvelicious
Photographed on an icy lake in Rocky Mtn NP. Those curves! 😍 And bonus: just feet from where I took this, I also experienced a new-to-me word: postholing. 😂
#rockynps #opaforwomen2025 #winterphotography #abstractnaturephotography #smallscenes
Photographed on an icy lake in Rocky Mtn NP. Those curves! 😍 And bonus: just feet from where I took this, I also experienced a new-to-me word: postholing. 😂
#rockynps #opaforwomen2025 #winterphotography #abstractnaturephotography #smallscenes
February 11, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Curvelicious
Photographed on an icy lake in Rocky Mtn NP. Those curves! 😍 And bonus: just feet from where I took this, I also experienced a new-to-me word: postholing. 😂
#rockynps #opaforwomen2025 #winterphotography #abstractnaturephotography #smallscenes
Photographed on an icy lake in Rocky Mtn NP. Those curves! 😍 And bonus: just feet from where I took this, I also experienced a new-to-me word: postholing. 😂
#rockynps #opaforwomen2025 #winterphotography #abstractnaturephotography #smallscenes
A little Monday Zen for you 🙏.
Architectural detail, Oculus World Trade Center, NYC.
#SantiagoCalatrava #calatrava #calatravaarchitecture #wtcnyc #nycarchitecture #oculuswtc #oculusnyc #architecturephotography #minimalistphotography
Architectural detail, Oculus World Trade Center, NYC.
#SantiagoCalatrava #calatrava #calatravaarchitecture #wtcnyc #nycarchitecture #oculuswtc #oculusnyc #architecturephotography #minimalistphotography
February 3, 2025 at 6:50 PM
A little Monday Zen for you 🙏.
Architectural detail, Oculus World Trade Center, NYC.
#SantiagoCalatrava #calatrava #calatravaarchitecture #wtcnyc #nycarchitecture #oculuswtc #oculusnyc #architecturephotography #minimalistphotography
Architectural detail, Oculus World Trade Center, NYC.
#SantiagoCalatrava #calatrava #calatravaarchitecture #wtcnyc #nycarchitecture #oculuswtc #oculusnyc #architecturephotography #minimalistphotography
Be still my heart! Such a delicate and lovely scene 😍
The colour of the water here is so beautiful, especially in contrast to the colour of the aspen leaves
February 2, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Be still my heart! Such a delicate and lovely scene 😍
Heartbreaking. And what a creative and strangely beautiful way to call attention to a travesty.
Always be making photos.
Even when something makes you angry.
Especially if something makes you angry.
This image is 'Disposed' which is a documentation of found illegal dumping in a forest area of Tasmania.
#environment #photography #rubbish #tasmania #Australia #protest #nature
Even when something makes you angry.
Especially if something makes you angry.
This image is 'Disposed' which is a documentation of found illegal dumping in a forest area of Tasmania.
#environment #photography #rubbish #tasmania #Australia #protest #nature
February 2, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Heartbreaking. And what a creative and strangely beautiful way to call attention to a travesty.
Reposted by Beth Buelow
Succulents after a bath.
#BlueSkyArtShow #light #macro
#photography #photographer #lensbaby #lensbabyvelvet56 #canon
#BlueSkyArtShow #light #macro
#photography #photographer #lensbaby #lensbabyvelvet56 #canon
February 2, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Succulents after a bath.
#BlueSkyArtShow #light #macro
#photography #photographer #lensbaby #lensbabyvelvet56 #canon
#BlueSkyArtShow #light #macro
#photography #photographer #lensbaby #lensbabyvelvet56 #canon
New Pixels episode features Alister Benn. We talk bringing yourself to your photography, creating autobiographical images, and the role of story + context in our work. Oh, and aspect ratios! Here are some of my fav 2024 small scenes in 1:1 in honor of Alister 😊 www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Uc6...
February 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
New Pixels episode features Alister Benn. We talk bringing yourself to your photography, creating autobiographical images, and the role of story + context in our work. Oh, and aspect ratios! Here are some of my fav 2024 small scenes in 1:1 in honor of Alister 😊 www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Uc6...
NYC: The space in between
Architecture in conversation with itself and its surroundings.
#architecturephotography #abstractarchitecture #nycarchitecture
Architecture in conversation with itself and its surroundings.
#architecturephotography #abstractarchitecture #nycarchitecture
January 31, 2025 at 3:37 PM
NYC: The space in between
Architecture in conversation with itself and its surroundings.
#architecturephotography #abstractarchitecture #nycarchitecture
Architecture in conversation with itself and its surroundings.
#architecturephotography #abstractarchitecture #nycarchitecture
My first starter pack! Follow the generous, insightful photographers who are past/future guests on my podcast, PIXELS: Exploring the Heart + Art of Photography go.bsky.app/3EqKAVi (and watch their interviews on YT here: youtube.com/playlist?lis... )
#photographypodcast #photographerstarterpack
#photographypodcast #photographerstarterpack
January 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
My first starter pack! Follow the generous, insightful photographers who are past/future guests on my podcast, PIXELS: Exploring the Heart + Art of Photography go.bsky.app/3EqKAVi (and watch their interviews on YT here: youtube.com/playlist?lis... )
#photographypodcast #photographerstarterpack
#photographypodcast #photographerstarterpack
Spruced Up (x3)
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8 Spruce in NYC's Financial District = abstract photographer's playground.
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8 Spruce in NYC's Financial District = abstract photographer's playground.
January 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Spruced Up (x3)
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8 Spruce in NYC's Financial District = abstract photographer's playground.
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8 Spruce in NYC's Financial District = abstract photographer's playground.
Tulips on the Hudson (Little Island Abstracts, NYC, Jan 27 2025)
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Yesterday first time visiting this charming spot. I look forward to a future visit when the flowers are in bloom 🌼 #littleislandnyc #abstactarchitecture #abstractphotography
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Yesterday first time visiting this charming spot. I look forward to a future visit when the flowers are in bloom 🌼 #littleislandnyc #abstactarchitecture #abstractphotography
January 28, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Tulips on the Hudson (Little Island Abstracts, NYC, Jan 27 2025)
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Yesterday first time visiting this charming spot. I look forward to a future visit when the flowers are in bloom 🌼 #littleislandnyc #abstactarchitecture #abstractphotography
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Yesterday first time visiting this charming spot. I look forward to a future visit when the flowers are in bloom 🌼 #littleislandnyc #abstactarchitecture #abstractphotography
red hills
I find it therapeutic and energizing to take a break from photographing and spend time with ink, paper, and brushes. Alcohol inks are a new obsession. They're similar to ICM: abstract, unpredictable, versatile, addictive, FUN.
#abstractart #alcoholink
I find it therapeutic and energizing to take a break from photographing and spend time with ink, paper, and brushes. Alcohol inks are a new obsession. They're similar to ICM: abstract, unpredictable, versatile, addictive, FUN.
#abstractart #alcoholink
January 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
red hills
I find it therapeutic and energizing to take a break from photographing and spend time with ink, paper, and brushes. Alcohol inks are a new obsession. They're similar to ICM: abstract, unpredictable, versatile, addictive, FUN.
#abstractart #alcoholink
I find it therapeutic and energizing to take a break from photographing and spend time with ink, paper, and brushes. Alcohol inks are a new obsession. They're similar to ICM: abstract, unpredictable, versatile, addictive, FUN.
#abstractart #alcoholink
"Nearly everything awesome takes longer than you think. Get started and don't worry about the clock." - @jamesclear.bsky.social --> YES, esp. for creative endeavors. Awesomeness needs expansiveness, grace, patience, persistence, and trusting the process.
[image: "Sunny Disposition," in-camera ME]
[image: "Sunny Disposition," in-camera ME]
January 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
"Nearly everything awesome takes longer than you think. Get started and don't worry about the clock." - @jamesclear.bsky.social --> YES, esp. for creative endeavors. Awesomeness needs expansiveness, grace, patience, persistence, and trusting the process.
[image: "Sunny Disposition," in-camera ME]
[image: "Sunny Disposition," in-camera ME]