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Shawn Carter
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Photography and creativity. Trying this whole separate account for Flashes thing.

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I wish I remembered where this door was. Somewhere on the lower east side of Midtown. I found it after wandering around heading downtown from a shoot in Grand Central.

“Doors of New York City” 2018
#photography #cityexplorer #ilovenyc
A magnificent burgundy red church door with ornate gold circular medallions arranged in a 3x5 grid. The door is framed by an elaborately carved stone archway featuring intricate Romanesque or Gothic-style decorative patterns with twisted columns on each side. Above the door, the Latin inscription "CHRISTUS REGNAT" (Christ Reigns) is carved into the stone. The tympanum above contains a detailed stone relief sculpture depicting a central enthroned figure (likely Christ) flanked by two angels. The entire entrance is a stunning example of ecclesiastical architecture, with the rich red door creating a striking contrast against the pale, intricately carved stonework surrounding it.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
March 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Pink stucco is something you never expect to see in #NYC, but it’s there.

“Doors of New York City” 2018 #architecture #history #photography
The façade of a distinctive pink stucco building with a black door numbered "114." The entrance features an elegant arched transom window with sunburst-style dividers above the door, which has three vertical glass panels. Small lantern-style light fixtures flank both sides of the doorway. The building has several architectural details including small balconies with white railings visible in the upper portion, and a matching white railing leads up a few concrete steps to the entrance. To the right, there's a larger arched window with multiple panes. The vibrant pink/salmon colored exterior creates a striking contrast with the black door and window frames, giving the building a distinctive character typical of historic urban architecture.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
March 15, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Part of the “Doors of New York City” series 2018

I loved this concept. It was simple but forced me to be very aware of some of the houses I passed every day.

#photography #nyc #architecture
The image shows a vibrant blue door set within a stone building facade. The door has a distinctive design with nine small glass panels in the upper section arranged in a 3×3 grid, and four decorative paneled sections in the lower half. There's a brass mail slot or letter box in the middle of the door, and a larger brass kick plate at the bottom that shows some wear. The door bears the number "308" at the top and is framed by gray stone blocks with a rustic, textured appearance. There are a few stone steps leading up to the entrance, and you can see part of what appears to be a wall-mounted light fixture on the left side of the door. The contrast between the bright cobalt blue door and the muted gray stonework creates a striking visual effect, which is a common architectural feature in some cities and neighborhoods where colorful doors serve as distinctive markers for individual buildings.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
March 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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The storm clouds were promising tornado weather yesterday but ended up just being gorgeous.

#photography #cloudwatching #springtime #texas
A dramatic skyscape featuring billowing storm clouds in varying shades of gray and white against a teal-blue sky. The clouds are imposing and textured, filling most of the frame with their turbulent formations. At the bottom of the image is a dark silhouette of bare winter trees, creating a stark contrast against the moody, atmospheric clouds above. The composition captures the powerful, dramatic mood of an approaching storm system, with a bright spot in the center where light breaks through the cloud cover.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
March 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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What a glorious morning. Makes me sick. /j

My early morning energy bursts are back with the time change. Only good thing about #DST imho.

#photography #clouds #morningzen
A moody landscape photograph capturing a body of water in the foreground with subtle ripples on its dark surface. Beyond the water is a shoreline with dried grasses leading to a silhouette of bare winter trees against a dramatic, overcast sky. The clouds are heavy and textured with a break allowing some diffused sunlight to filter through, creating a small bright area amid the otherwise somber gray clouds. The image has a melancholic, atmospheric quality with a muted color palette dominated by blues, grays, and dark earth tones.
March 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Goodbye winter storms, hello to the soon-to-be summer storms.

#weather #photography #flashes #lightroom
moody winter landscape featuring a small pond or lake in the foreground that reflects the dramatic cloudy sky above. The scene has a muted color palette with warm copper and bronze tones in the dried grasses along the water's edge. In the middle ground, a line of trees with fall foliage creates a natural boundary, their bare branches reaching upward. The dark, still water contrasts with the turbulent gray clouds that dominate the upper portion of the image, creating a contemplative, melancholic atmosphere typical of late winter in the southern United States
March 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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The blossoms are out, and Spring is actually here now. I love a spring rain.

#naturephotography #shotoniphone #moody
A moody spring landscape featuring a still body of water in the foreground that reflects the bare trees lining the opposite shore. The treeline consists mostly of leafless trees with dark branches, except for one standout tree with bright white blossoms that creates a striking contrast against the otherwise muted scene. Above, a heavy gray sky dominates with some breaks of light through clouds. The overall atmosphere is somber and contemplative, with the single blooming tree suggesting the first signs of seasonal change amid dormancy
March 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Yesterday’s breathing issues and Dune-esque appearance brought to you by bizarre high winds and a ton of dust from west Texas.

#shotoniphone #cityscape #weather
A street scene featuring Gus's Fried Chicken restaurant with its distinctive red and yellow sign displaying 'Gus's Fried Chicken World Famous' with a chicken silhouette. The stone building faces a sidewalk where a person with long hair stands holding what appears to be a coat. The image has a hazy, overcast atmosphere with bare trees lining the street, an electric scooter parked on the sidewalk, and a tall building with '1924' visible on it rising in the misty background. The overall mood is urban and wintry with muted colors An urban street scene in Austin, Texas, showing the iconic Frost Bank Tower (recognizable by its distinctive pointed crown and glass exterior) rising in the background. In the foreground are low-rise buildings including what appears to be a music venue or bar with a marquee sign. The right side features a large mural of a woman painted on a building wall. A brick apartment or hotel building stands to the left. The image has a warm, slightly sepia-toned filter giving it a nostalgic quality. The scene captures the contrast between Austin's modern downtown architecture and its more eclectic, artistic street-level culture
March 6, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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Bring on the sunshine and warm sunsets and hazy heat.

#spring #photography #skylines
A tranquil blue sky filled with scattered white fluffy clouds, framed by power lines and utility poles at the bottom and right edges of the image. A small bird can be seen perched on one of the overhead wires in the upper right. The image has a peaceful, minimalist quality with its bright turquoise-blue sky dominating the composition. The urban infrastructure elements create a subtle contrast with the natural beauty of the clouds and sky
March 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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There aren’t even blossoms on the trees yet (odd given they’ve usually been there a week or two by now) and the skies are already heating up for summer.

#cirrus #flight #photography
A serene blue sky with delicate, wispy cirrus clouds spreading across the frame in feathery white patterns. The clouds have a distinctive streaked appearance, showing wind movement at high altitude. A single small bird is visible silhouetted against the bright sky. The image captures the peaceful, airy quality of a clear day with high-altitude cloud formations.
March 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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We’re back to summer clouds again.

#photography #cloudwatching #atmosphere
A vibrant sky view with fluffy white cumulus clouds rising from the bottom of the frame against a gradient blue sky. The sky transitions from a deeper purplish-blue at the top to a lighter blue near the horizon. The clouds are brilliantly white and puffy with defined edges, forming towering formations typical of fair weather cumulus clouds. Some smaller wispy clouds are visible in the middle distance. The image captures the peaceful, expansive beauty of a summer sky
March 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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I needed a morning of just not coding or designing or working to just zone out and do a little active meditation.

#knitting #relaxation #saturdays
A cozy scene inside a car showing a knitting project in progress - a sage green knitted piece with wooden knitting needles resting on someone's lap. In the background, an iced coffee drink in a clear cup is visible in the car's cup holder. The knitting work appears to be a simple stitch pattern and is bathed in natural sunlight against what appears to be gray pants or a seat. The image captures a peaceful moment of crafting during travel or while parked
March 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Part two of my accidental “vs” photo. The surprise when it line up in my Photo grid was awesome.

#foundphotograph #nature #nighttime
A close-up view of small purple and reddish berries scattered across the ground at the base of a tree trunk, which is visible on the right side of the image. The berries appear to have fallen naturally from the tree and are spread across the bare soil. In the background, a strip of illuminated grass is visible against a dark backdrop, creating dramatic lighting. The image has a moody, atmospheric quality with the contrast between the dark background and the spotlit berries and tree bark.
March 1, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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The first in an accidental night vs day photo pair that lined up beautifully. Nothing wildly intentional or creative about this, just beautiful accidents.

#photography #nature #shotoniphone
serene natural scene featuring fallen berries or small fruits scattered on the ground beneath a tree trunk visible on the left side. The ground is covered with small pink, purple, and dark-colored berries. In the background, a peaceful body of water is visible with golden grasses along its edge, and beyond that, a sunlit meadow and green trees create a layered landscape. The shallow depth of field creates a dreamy, soft-focus effect on the water and distant vegetation while keeping the foreground berries in sharp detail
February 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Spring is on its way. #photography #seasons
A flowering tree in early spring, with branches covered in delicate white blossoms. The tree stands on a grassy slope that leads down to what appears to be a body of water in the background. The contrast between the dark branches and bright white flowers is striking, while the green grass below signals the arrival of spring. The composition captures the beauty of seasonal renewal with the blossoming tree framing a view of the natural landscape beyond.
February 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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If you’re new to Flashes.blue and loaded your main account AND aren’t quite happy with your experience, I highly recommend setting up a dedicated second account and building from there. It’s a much better experience. My main is @mousebrat.com and my Flashes account is @flashes.mousebrat.com
moody twilight landscape featuring a dramatic sky with golden-edged clouds illuminated by the setting sun against a deep teal-blue background. In the foreground is a small playground with equipment visible behind a fence. The silhouettes of bare trees form a dark horizon line across the middle of the image. The scene has a melancholic beauty with its contrasting warm light on the clouds and the cool, darkening landscape below.
February 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Flashes officially launches today! If you haven’t updated to the new app on iOS, grab it here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flashes-for-bluesky/id6741443033

#weather #photography #texas
A dramatic sky filled with dark, stormy clouds in various shades of gray, hovering over a green treeline at the bottom of the frame. The clouds appear heavy and turbulent, suggesting an approaching storm system. There are patches of lighter sky visible in places, creating contrast with the darker storm clouds. The lush green trees provide a natural boundary between the earth and the imposing sky above
February 25, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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With @flashes.blue launching officially this week, it seems like a good time to share my obsession with storm clouds and blue skies. One thing Texas does right.

#photography #skyobsessed #atmosphere
A dramatic skyscape featuring towering storm clouds with billowing formations in various shades of white and gray against a pale blue sky. At the bottom of the image, silhouettes of trees create a dark horizon line. The atmospheric photo captures the impressive scale and texture of a developing thunderstorm cloud system, with the contrast between the massive clouds and the small treeline emphasizing the storm's imposing presence
February 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Day 3 of #techphotography is my upgraded Nuphy Air75. The contrast was fun in this photo with the new lighter casing and key caps. I’m doing another, more intentional series like this later this year.

#shotoniphone #desksetup
A desk setup featuring a 65% mechanical keyboard with white/light grey keycaps and accent keys in mint green (ESC), orange (Enter), and yellow (spacebar). Next to it is a white lightweight gaming mouse with a honeycomb design. On the desk are also a Ray-Ban sunglasses case, a gold-colored Starbucks card, and a small decorative owl on the wooden desk surface. The peripherals are sitting on a dark desk mat, and there's a 'NAVARIS' logo visible on the desk
February 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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I’m such a sucker for thoughtful visual design. This weekend will be a #techphotography one, I think. A little dump of my favorites.

#iphone #digitalecosystem
Two iPhone Pro models arranged on a wooden desk surface - one in silver/white and one in space gray/black, both showing their distinctive triple-camera systems. In the background, there's a Starbucks coffee cup, an Apple product box, and part of a mechanical keyboard with light-colored keycaps and a mint green accent key visible. The wood grain of the desk gives the image a warm, professional aesthetic
February 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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One of these days I will actually put effort and focus into photographing tech like I’ve always wanted to. For now, I’m happy with random shots.

#podcasting #homeoffice #techphotography
Home studio setup with a focus on a USB condenser microphone on a shock mount in the center. The desk features a computer monitor displaying code or development software with a red header, a mechanical keyboard with light-colored keycaps, and a white wireless mouse on a dark desk mat. In the background, there's a pair of black over-ear Apple headphones on a stand and blue ambient lighting giving the space a cool, tech-focused atmosphere
February 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Continuing a theme of found object photography. I love the randomness of little things in unexpected places.

#shotoniphone #sunset #goldenhour
A champagne cork lying on pavement in the foreground, with its wire cage still attached. The background is blurred but shows trees with sunlight filtering through the leaves, creating a bokeh effect. There is a street with parked cars and storefronts visible in the soft-focus background. The scene has warm, golden evening light.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
February 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Weather is always my best friend when it comes to mundane objects and my camera.

#photography #playgrounds #liminalspace #spooky
An eerie, foggy morning view of an empty playground, featuring swing sets and play equipment enclosed by a metal fence. The playground stands isolated in a grass field, with bare trees barely visible in the misty background. The image has a moody, atmospheric quality with a blue-green color palette and heavy fog creating a haunting aesthetic
February 16, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Thank you to whoever left their sunglasses out on this curb in the misty rain. Made for a random picture.

#photography #moody #random
A pair of sunglasses lies on a rusty or reddish-brown curb, with a dramatic rainy landscape in the background. Heavy rainfall is visible as streaks against a dark, moody sky, and vegetation is reflected in what appears to be a body of water.
February 15, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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I’ve rung these enough my neighbors probably hate me, but then again, you don’t get a pair of authentic punggyeong from Korea every day.

#풍경 #buddhism #culturalart #lightroomedit
Two decorative bronze or cast iron bells with embossed designs hang from chains against a backdrop of white window blinds. Below each bell hangs a fish-shaped ornament. Small green wreath decorations are visible in the background. The scene is lit with soft, warm lighting creating a peaceful window display.
February 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM