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Denise Andréia 🌼
@denisestange.bsky.social
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Welcome to my safe space 🏡✨🇧🇷

Sharing things that are meaningful to me 💙
Teaching English 📚 | Volunteer translator 🌍
(Global Voices & Translators Without Borders)
www.globalvoices.org

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I hope they brighten your feed 🤗
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Denise Andréia 🌼 @denisestange.bsky.social · Aug 3
Your purpose is not the thing you do. It’s the thing that happens in others when you do what you do 💗

A cherry tree in all its splendor for
#Stunday 🔆

#FotoVorschlag 'Traumwelt'
#flowerreport #photohour #trees
#flowersonsunday #silentsunday
#flowers #naturephotography
#skysunday #bloomscrolling
A cherry tree in bloom standing alone in a grassy park, with sunlight behind it, a long shadow on the ground, and other trees and clear sky in the background.
Reposted by Denise Andréia 🌼
kasimirzwei.bsky.social
'Hinterhofatmosphäre und Hinterhöfe' #FotoVorschlag

Erfurt
Grau-weiße Katze läuft auf einem schmalen gepflasterten Weg zu einer Holztür mit Katzenklappe. Rechts verschiedene Wände und ein Strohbesen, links Sträucher
August 4, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Reposted by Denise Andréia 🌼
machtdesign.bsky.social
'Traumwelt' #FotoVorschlag
Streetart an einer Betonwand- eine schlafende Frau mit schwarzen Haaren und vorne mit ihrem Arm die Hand unter dem Kopf - links oben ein paar Äste mit grünen Blättern
August 3, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Reposted by Denise Andréia 🌼
suzkd.bsky.social
A little madrona #tree magic from #sanjuanisland for #Stunday. #lighthouse #pnw
A forked madrona tree stands in the foreground. It's main upright trunk is bright red-orange, having shed most of its bark. To its left are two smaller trunks, both of which show some red and some remaining gray-brown bark. A lighthouse in the distance is perfectly framed between those smaller trunks. It sits on a rocky shoreline above the blue-green Salish Sea. The lighthouse itself is a square white building with red roof, behind which is the tower - also white with a gray walkway around the glass. An orange roof tops the tower.
August 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
denisestange.bsky.social
Your purpose is not the thing you do. It’s the thing that happens in others when you do what you do 💗

A cherry tree in all its splendor for
#Stunday 🔆

#FotoVorschlag 'Traumwelt'
#flowerreport #photohour #trees
#flowersonsunday #silentsunday
#flowers #naturephotography
#skysunday #bloomscrolling
A cherry tree in bloom standing alone in a grassy park, with sunlight behind it, a long shadow on the ground, and other trees and clear sky in the background.
August 3, 2025 at 12:13 PM
denisestange.bsky.social
"Impermanence, and its acceptance, is a very important Buddhist belief.

Buddhists don’t see death as an end, but as a passing phase. It’s our essence that carries on. This is what the sand mandala represents.

Dissolving the mandala symbolizes its returns to the elements, just as we too return" ✨
Sand mandala: Tibetan Buddhist ritual
YouTube video by Wellcome Collection
www.youtube.com
July 30, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Reposted by Denise Andréia 🌼
jon.framer.art
Out to Dry, Lisbon

Prints: https://jon.framer.art/s/image/6274?source=bluesky
Laundry hanging in Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal
July 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM
denisestange.bsky.social
#SignsAndSymbols

The traditional Corpus Christi street carpets, made from colored sawdust, flowers, and sand, are acts of devotion, adorning the way for the procession to pass, like a sacred path symbolizing reverence, devotion, and community 🕊️

#SensoryArt #ArtYear
#Photography #Brazil
A round Corpus Christi street carpet made of colorful sawdust, arranged in a stained glass-style pattern with sections of orange, yellow, green, blue, and pink, featuring a white dove with outstretched wings at the center, symbolizing the Holy Spirit. The carpet is placed on a cobblestone street, with sawdust scattered around the edges. A long Corpus Christi street carpet made of sawdust on a cobblestone street. It features a large red heart with an image of the Virgin Mary, wearing a blue mantle and golden halo. A rosary made of beads and ending in a wooden cross encircles the heart. Farther along the carpet is a golden chalice with grapes and a white host marked “JHS.” Yellow flowers and a green sawdust border decorate the edges. A Corpus Christi street carpet made of colored sawdust placed over cobblestones. It shows a large brown cross in the center, a golden chalice with a white host above it, and additional white hosts to the side. A long Corpus Christi street carpet stretches down a cobblestone road in front of colorful colonial buildings. It is made of dyed sawdust in earthy tones of green, blue, red, and tan. It features a sequence of Christian symbols, including a cross with a red heart, another cross with a white figure of Christ, floral motifs, and chalices.
July 26, 2025 at 1:43 PM
denisestange.bsky.social
It's a beautiful day for

#RockinTuesday and #BlueTue 🔆💙

📍 Porthcurno, Cornwall

#thewildimages #coloraday #travel
#seascape #photohour #stormhour
#photography #scape #sky #sea
#nature #naturephotography
View from the Minack Theatre in Porthcurno, Cornwall, showing the turquoise ocean, rugged rocky cliffs, and coastal plants with a stone wall and wooden fence in the foreground.
July 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
denisestange.bsky.social
Yesterday I was feeling kinda bleh. It was beautiful out, but I couldn’t find the energy to go. I’m glad I did. A simple choice that changed my day.

🔆🌳🌸🐦

#stunday #silentsunday #trees
#bloomscrolling #flowerreport
#skysunday #flowersonsunday
#nature #naturephotography
#photography #flowers
A cluster of pale yellow orchids (Cymbidiums) with soft pink centers blooming close to the ground, surrounded by green leaves. Tall Araucaria trees (Brazilian pines) seen from below, against a clear blue sky. They produce the "pinhão", which is known in English as the Brazilian pine nut. I adore these trees!! A blooming cherry blossom tree standing out against a clear blue sky with some green foliage in the background. Cherry trees are just so cheerful!! Close-up of a cactus flower in bloom, with bright yellow petals tinged with red at the edges, surrounded by green prickly pads and unopened reddish buds.
July 20, 2025 at 11:52 AM
denisestange.bsky.social
When we think of war, we often focus on people, but #animals hear and feel it too. I came across this article and thought it was worth sharing.

It explains how sound recordings in #Ukraine help us understand what the war means for #wildlife and the #environment.

#AnimalRights 🐦🦌🦔🦆🐿️🐇
Sound recordings can give us an animal-eye view of the war in Ukraine
Animals suffer in war just like humans. But research also tells us they can be very resilient.
theconversation.com
July 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
denisestange.bsky.social
Haven’t felt much like being online lately, but beautiful things deserve to be shared. Here are some Oriental lilies I captured at #sunset yesterday. I hope it brings some lightness to your day 🔆♥️

#flowerreport #bloomscrolling
#flowersonsunday #flowers
#stunday #gardeningfeed
#silentsunday #nature
Red and white Oriental lilies with dark stamens in the foreground, with a house and trees silhouetted against sunset light in the background.
July 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
denisestange.bsky.social
#smArtist

I hope your weekend is as chill and majestic as this #lion: zero stress, good vibes and lots of sunshine! 🤗🔆💛

#photography #thewildimages
#wildlife #Brazil #animals
A male lion with a thick mane sits in profile. His front paws rest on a wooden platform. Dense green vegetation fills the background.
July 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
denisestange.bsky.social
#HumansofBluesky

'Every wrinkle tells the story of a #journey only the soul remembers.'

(I wonder what she sees when she looks into the #mirror).

Happy Thursday, everyone 🌼🤗

#SensoryArt #JuliArty #people
#adoorablethursday #photohour
#phography #streetphotography
An elderly woman with short white hair stands in the doorway of a building numbered 66. She wears a floral dress, a white cardigan, and sandals, with her hands clasped behind her back. A potted plant sits to the right of the door on a cobblestone sidewalk.
July 3, 2025 at 12:24 PM
denisestange.bsky.social
Three affectionate amigos appreciating the afternoon air ☺️🥰

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekAforAlliteration and

'Dinge die mit "T" beginnen'
#FotoVorschlag - Tiere

#JuliArty #sweet #photography
#photohour #thewildimages
Three brown horses standing in a forest clearing during daytime. The horses are close together, facing each other, surrounded by tall trees and green grass.
July 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
denisestange.bsky.social
Drumroll please 🥁🥁

And the world record in wind turbine shadow skipping goes to...

Old Dog!! 🥇🏆
@nelm71.bsky.social

Please go to the original post and give him a like to show some love for his achievement 🫶
nelm71.bsky.social Old D @nelm71.bsky.social · Jun 28
Cheers mate. Was inspired by Denise's post.

I had another go. Managed 20. Think this is better.

Shadow skipping Fenland style.

Feel free to replicate in your global, or local, travels and join our silly gang. :-)
June 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Reposted by Denise Andréia 🌼
see3trees.bsky.social
#Getoutside and play! #BlueskyArtShow #outdoors #life #EastCoastKin
A black and tan dog with a stick in its mouth looks toward the camera on a grassy pasture with a dirt road on left leading to a barn in background.
June 28, 2025 at 9:23 AM
denisestange.bsky.social
#Perspective is realizing the best part of the journey is who's standing beside you 🌞💙

#FotoVorschlag 'Kommunikation'
#SensoryArt #JuneSea #two
#WeekZforZoology #Twosday
〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️
#thewildimages #photohour #scape
#AlphabetChallenge #seascape
#dogsofbluesky #dogs #dogsky
A woman paddleboarding on the sea with two small white dogs. She is wearing denim shorts and a sports top, with tattoos on her arms and back. In the background, there is a large, forest-covered mountain under a cloudy sky, with a distant shoreline with buildings.
June 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
denisestange.bsky.social
Two Southern Lapwings hanging out in a sea of yellow pansies at the local botanical garden 💛💛

#WeekYforYellow #bloomscrolling
#AlphabetChallenge #floralfriday
#flowersonfriday #flowers #birds
#thewildimages #photohour
#featheredfriday #Brazil
Two Southern Lapwings stand in a flower bed filled with yellow pansies. One bird stands in the foreground, another in the background.
June 20, 2025 at 12:38 PM
denisestange.bsky.social
'Across the world, refugees have become doctors, teachers, artists, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders in their host communities when given the chance. This video explores how education, employment, and social systems can become tools of hope rather than exclusion.'

#WorldRefugeeDay
June 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
denisestange.bsky.social
'What does it mean to become a refugee before you've even had the chance to grow up?

Children around the world are being displaced at unprecedented levels. Some are too young to understand why they're running; others carry memories no child should ever endure.'

#WorldRefugeeDay
#WorldRefugeeWeek
refugees.org U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) @refugees.org · Jun 18
49M children have been forcibly displaced worldwide, making up 41% of the global refugee population.

Many have known nothing but conflict and instability. Every child deserves safety, dignity, and a future.

This #WorldRefugeeDay, stand with refugee children.
Learn more: bit.ly/3HKlq2J
June 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM
denisestange.bsky.social
Between blooming lavender and Brazilian pines stands this charming red beauty 🪻🔆

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekXforXs
#FlowersonFriday #FloralFriday
#thewildimages #photohour
#flowers #scape #Brazil
A red barn with white trim stands in the background, surrounded by tall green trees under a blue sky dotted with clouds. In the foreground, there is a field of blooming lavender.
June 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM
denisestange.bsky.social
X is for:

Look at the pretty #henna art (mehndi) I wore for my wedding celebration in #India! 😊

A little magical moment from way back when ✨🩷

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekXforXs
#HumansofBluesky #photography
#ThrowBackThursday #artyear
#SensoryArt #vintage #mehndi
Close-up of a woman with brown henna (mehndi) designs on both hands and feet. Her hands are crossed, showing the intricate patterns. She is wearing a skirt with earthy tones and traditional motifs.
June 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
denisestange.bsky.social
“Alright, alright, I did the X for #WeekXforXs.
Now, where’s my treat?” 🙄😋

This sweet dog from a rural bistro was caught in a moment of pure #internalization mode during our picnic 🧘

#AlphabetChallenge #photography
#smArtist #dogsofbluesky #dogsky
#thewildimages #photohour #dogs
A black Labrador lies on green grass with its front legs crossed in an 'X' shape. A red-and-white checkered picnic blanket is visible in the foreground. In the background, there are wooden benches and trees.
June 10, 2025 at 12:04 PM
denisestange.bsky.social
I came across this #vibrant garden corner in the countryside last weekend, and it instantly lifted my spirits 🌸

Touch-me-nots are called 'Maria-sem-vergonha' in Portuguese, which means 'Shameless Marys' (check alt text) 😊

#BlueSkyArtShow
#FlowerReport #GardeningFeed
#Photohour
#Bloomscrolling
Colorful garden with vibrant bougainvillea in full bloom above a flower bed filled with pink, red, and white touch-me-nots. Touch-me-nots are known as "Maria-sem-vergonha" (Shameless Marys) in Brazil because it grows boldly and abundantly almost anywhere, without 'shame', and 'Maria' is a very common Brazilian name. It’s an affectionate, humorous way to describe the flower’s resilience and beauty.
June 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM
denisestange.bsky.social
A #vibrant sunset slowly fading away, its soft #glow still illuminating the sea 🌤️

📍 Santa Catarina, Brazil

#FotoVorschlag 'Hygge'
#JuneSea #illuminate #stormhour
#BlueSkyArtShow #SensoryArt
#thewildimages #photohour
#nature #naturephotography
#seascape #Brazil #sunset #calm
The sun setting behind a range of mountains, partly hidden by clouds. A beam of sunlight reflects on the still surface of the sea. The sky is mostly cloudy, with patches of light near the horizon.
June 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM