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Against the Grain
@gr37.bsky.social
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Photo is my flow.
All photos are mine unless reposted.
Somewhere in Wisconsin.
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Featured Photographer: MJM Grand (@huntnfish8.bsky.social)
Love it when someone captures nature like this—mirror-still water, dark hills, mist threading through. The black and white brings out the weight and quiet majesty. Definitely worth following! #landscapephotography #blackandwhitephotography
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One of my favorite series of pictures I’ve taken
Upper Whitefish Lake #sunset
In the middle of Stillwater State Forest Montana

#forestfriday #classicmono #bnwphotography #monochrome #artyear #scape #landscape #mountains
The photograph presents a tranquil, monochromatic landscape in which land, water, and sky merge into a restrained, contemplative composition. In the foreground, a still mountain lake occupies nearly half the frame, its surface smooth and mirror-like. The water reflects the surrounding terrain with near-symmetry, softening the boundary between the physical landscape and its mirrored counterpart. Across the middle distance, dark, forested hills rise gently from the shoreline. Dense stands of coniferous trees form a continuous, shadowed band along the slopes, their silhouettes blending into one another. Wisps of low-lying fog or mist drift horizontally through the valleys between the hills, partially veiling their contours and lending the scene a quiet sense of depth and movement. On the right edge of the frame, a large evergreen tree and adjacent shoreline vegetation appear in deep shadow. These darker elements act as a natural frame, anchoring the composition and drawing the viewer’s eye inward toward the open water and distant hills. The contrast between this foreground darkness and the lighter tones of the sky and mist enhances the photograph’s dimensionality. Above the hills, the sky is overcast, layered with soft, uneven clouds. Light filters through subtly rather than dramatically, creating gentle gradations of gray rather than sharp highlights. This subdued illumination contributes to the overall calm and introspective mood of the image.
January 8, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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That ancient olive tree standing in front of the Roman tower—two survivors, different centuries, same quiet resilience. The light brings out every texture.

Tour Magne, Nîmes, December 2025

#photography #architecturephotography #travelphotography #nimes #france
January 8, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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The backlighting on those Japanese maples was everything. Brilliant reds against a clear blue sky—this is why you just keep looking up in fall.
Madison, 2023
#photography #fallcolors #landscapephotography #madisonwi #tree
January 7, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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Featured Photographer: .mar (@marshoots.bsky.social)
The stillness here catches the eye—how the dock leads out, trees frame above, everything held in mirror-still water. Black and white brings that timeless quality perfectly. Absolutely worth following #landscapephotography #blackandwhitephotography
January 7, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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Featured Photographer: Den (@denterrick.bsky.social)
Love how Den captures that eerie, dreamlike pocket between fog and forest. The weak sun barely finds the trees, creating light that makes you want to stay quiet and look longer. Worth a follow! #landscapephotography #naturephotography
January 6, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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Sunlight warming the stone, that red flowering plant catching the eye against the pale ruins. Nature and Roman architecture in quiet conversation.

Temple de Diane, Nîmes, December 2025

#photography #architecturephotography #travelphotography #nimes
January 6, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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That moment when the wave hits the rocks—spray catching the soft light of early evening. The sky and water almost seamless in tone.

Carnon, December 2025

#photography #seascape #waves #carnon #france
January 5, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Those columns rising against that clear sky—the weathered stone and the crumbling capitals almost sculptural. The trees framing it all, and that sliver of moon above.

Glanum, December 2025

#photography #architecturephotography #glanum #france
January 4, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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That bright blue against the worn pale stone—the pink flowers the only other color. Simple geometry and unexpected charm.

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, December 2025

#photography #travelphotography #color #saintremydeprovence #france
January 3, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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That shadow cutting across the stone—the window and balcony become graphic and bold. Clean light revealing every line of the classical detail.

Nîmes, December 2025

#photography #architecturephotography #light #nimes #france
January 2, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Hello 2026!

That low sun casting long shadows across the amphitheater—perfect light for a new beginning. Ancient stone, timeless arches, same ground we all stand on, for one more year.

Arènes de Nîmes, December 2025

#photography #architecturephotography #happynewyear #nimes #france
January 1, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Wet pavement catching the light, that cream-colored tower rising clean against the sky. The square feels quiet after the rain.

Nîmes, December 2025

#photography #architecturephotography #travelphotography #nimes #france
December 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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The conversation

Bilbao, Euskadi, December 2025

#photography #streetphotography #blackandwhite #bilbao
December 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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The ramp threading between those staggered pools—all that geometry and rust creating layers. Bonus: red jacket accent!

Nîmes, December 2025

#photography #architecturephotography #travelphotography #nimes #france
December 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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That contrast—pure white against the dark water. The swan’s stillness and the texture of the surface create a quiet moment.

Nîmes, December 2025

#photography #wildlife #birdphotography #nimes #france
December 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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The restored stone glowing in that clean light—the cathedral almost luminous against the blue sky. Love how the restoration brings out the geometry and detail.

Nîmes, December 2025

#photography #architecturephotography #travelphotography #nimes #france
December 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Ferocious guard dog standing watch with an expression of pure disapproval. I’m pretty sure I wasn’t allowed past.

Nîmes, December 2025

#photography #portrait #dog #nimes #france
December 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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The temple glowing against the night sky, and that red light pooling on the pavement—the contrast is almost too perfect. Night photography with classical geometry.

Nîmes, December 2025

#photography #architecturephotography #nightphotography #nimes #light
December 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Golden light on the pink brick—Toulouse living up to its name. The layers of arches stack beautifully against that clear sky.

Toulouse, December 2025

#photography #architecturephotography #goldenhour #toulouse
December 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Shadow and light creating the frame—dark figure pulling you toward the bright square beyond. That contrast between the narrow passage and the open plaza is what caught my eye.
Nîmes, December 2025
#photography #streetphotography #travelphotography #nimes #france
December 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Fall colors framing the buildings, wet pavement reflecting the sky—that single figure crossing ties it all together. The geometry and warmth worked well.

Nîmes, December 2025

#photography #architecturephotography #travelphotography #fallcolors #nimes
December 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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This rock is called Aketx. It sits alone in that clear water—solid and still against the open horizon.

Bermeo, Euskadi, December 2025

#photography #travelphotography #landscapephotography
December 21, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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The spheres caught every bit of that clear light—mirrors within the Guggenheim’s geometry. Love how the architecture and sculpture create these nested layers of reflection.

Bilbao, December 2025

#photography #architecturephotography #sculptureart #bilbao #guggenheim
December 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Two shades of blue holding the whole thing—sky and water almost the same tone, but the boats and buoys break it perfectly. Quiet harbor light.

Mundaka, Euskadi. December 2025

#photography #travelphotography #coastalphotography
December 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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El Corte Inglès

Bilbao, Euskadi, December 2025

Love how the light transforms the texture of this store into something almost monumental.

#photography #architecturephotography #light #bilbao #texture
December 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM