Paula Collins
@parterredesign.bsky.social
Art History Learner. Occasional Maker, Artist, Photo-Taker. 💞Gardens, Plants, Landscape, Form, Light, Colour, Cold Climates.
Blue days
All of them gone
Nothing but 'Bluesky'
From now on? ....
Blue Skies lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Sony/ATV Music
Blue days
All of them gone
Nothing but 'Bluesky'
From now on? ....
Blue Skies lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Sony/ATV Music
Pinned
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“I will write, without stopping, until I run out of puff.” David Greig on his creative process aboard a Nordic cruise.
Finding Inspiration (and Joy) While Drafting Among the Fjords
My writing process begins with taxi drivers. Whenever I get in a cab I quickly let the driver know I’m a writer so, when he asks, “what are you working on now?” this is my cue—now I MUST attempt to…
buff.ly
September 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
“I will write, without stopping, until I run out of puff.” David Greig on his creative process aboard a Nordic cruise.
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Happy Spring Equinox one and all 🌿
Springtime in the Village - by American Impressionist painter, Daniel Garber (1880-1958)
#SpringEquinox #Spring #art
Springtime in the Village - by American Impressionist painter, Daniel Garber (1880-1958)
#SpringEquinox #Spring #art
March 20, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Happy Spring Equinox one and all 🌿
Springtime in the Village - by American Impressionist painter, Daniel Garber (1880-1958)
#SpringEquinox #Spring #art
Springtime in the Village - by American Impressionist painter, Daniel Garber (1880-1958)
#SpringEquinox #Spring #art
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On the night of the #Equinox, she guides us to #Spring,
The magical peace of new beginnings.
She dances through darkness till day breaks through,
Embraces the changes as Earth starts anew.
Moon's faithful friend, our guardian and guide.
Messenger of rebirth, growth and new life.
The magical peace of new beginnings.
She dances through darkness till day breaks through,
Embraces the changes as Earth starts anew.
Moon's faithful friend, our guardian and guide.
Messenger of rebirth, growth and new life.
March 20, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Aural adventures
signal new beginnings.
On the frayed edge of winter,
the first breath of spring
sings. 🩷
signal new beginnings.
On the frayed edge of winter,
the first breath of spring
sings. 🩷
'Spring'(Beehives)
@ianrpearsall.bsky.social
@ianrpearsall.bsky.social
March 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Aural adventures
signal new beginnings.
On the frayed edge of winter,
the first breath of spring
sings. 🩷
signal new beginnings.
On the frayed edge of winter,
the first breath of spring
sings. 🩷
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Derwentwater on a misty, autumn morning. One of those moments that made me fall in love with landscape photography 🧡 #LakeDistrict
March 11, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Derwentwater on a misty, autumn morning. One of those moments that made me fall in love with landscape photography 🧡 #LakeDistrict
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Duality. An old favourite from a beautiful morning at Sutton Park
March 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Duality. An old favourite from a beautiful morning at Sutton Park
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March 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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‘We are not the 51st anything’: viral Canada ad gets Trump-inspired update
‘We are not the 51st anything’: viral Canada ad gets Trump-inspired update
Remake of 2000 Molson beer ad has the same message as Trump threatens tariffs: Canada will not cower to the US
For the second time in 25 years, a lone figure takes to the stage, an oversized maple leaf flag rippling on a screen behind him as he…
www.theguardian.com
March 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
‘We are not the 51st anything’: viral Canada ad gets Trump-inspired update
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French Senator Claude Malhuret:
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
March 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
French Senator Claude Malhuret:
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
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Thursday plans:
🖼️ Cheri Herouard
🖼️ Cheri Herouard
March 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Thursday plans:
🖼️ Cheri Herouard
🖼️ Cheri Herouard
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Rain soaked daffodils in the sun for yesterday’s #light and today’s #wet. #smArtist The petals are also #soft. #MakersmARTch #macrophotography #flowers #spring #nature #ArtYear #photography
March 6, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Rain soaked daffodils in the sun for yesterday’s #light and today’s #wet. #smArtist The petals are also #soft. #MakersmARTch #macrophotography #flowers #spring #nature #ArtYear #photography
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'Valley and River, Northumberland.' Wonderful to see an exhibition of Edward Burra's work is coming to Tate Britain this summer - one of most distinctive British artists of the 20thC and unbelievably the first major retrospective of his work in forty years. This is from 1972.
March 6, 2025 at 10:44 AM
'Valley and River, Northumberland.' Wonderful to see an exhibition of Edward Burra's work is coming to Tate Britain this summer - one of most distinctive British artists of the 20thC and unbelievably the first major retrospective of his work in forty years. This is from 1972.
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Back home!
Last view of the rather sad old Hellnakirkja church. Will miss the views and the solitude.
Plenty more photos to come!
#Iceland
Last view of the rather sad old Hellnakirkja church. Will miss the views and the solitude.
Plenty more photos to come!
#Iceland
February 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Back home!
Last view of the rather sad old Hellnakirkja church. Will miss the views and the solitude.
Plenty more photos to come!
#Iceland
Last view of the rather sad old Hellnakirkja church. Will miss the views and the solitude.
Plenty more photos to come!
#Iceland
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New here. Here’s my first post
A painting I did a while back and one I actually wish I’d kept.
‘The Blackest Day’
A painting I did a while back and one I actually wish I’d kept.
‘The Blackest Day’
February 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
New here. Here’s my first post
A painting I did a while back and one I actually wish I’d kept.
‘The Blackest Day’
A painting I did a while back and one I actually wish I’d kept.
‘The Blackest Day’
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"Write some words of tenderness,
Words of love and kindness,
Some letters are all stored away,
Though by some, they're never heeded,
But should there never be a wedding day,
All those letters may be needed."
Words of wisdom from 19thC postman Samuel Hetherington #ValentinesDay
Words of love and kindness,
Some letters are all stored away,
Though by some, they're never heeded,
But should there never be a wedding day,
All those letters may be needed."
Words of wisdom from 19thC postman Samuel Hetherington #ValentinesDay
February 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"Write some words of tenderness,
Words of love and kindness,
Some letters are all stored away,
Though by some, they're never heeded,
But should there never be a wedding day,
All those letters may be needed."
Words of wisdom from 19thC postman Samuel Hetherington #ValentinesDay
Words of love and kindness,
Some letters are all stored away,
Though by some, they're never heeded,
But should there never be a wedding day,
All those letters may be needed."
Words of wisdom from 19thC postman Samuel Hetherington #ValentinesDay
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I spent the evening standing in the freezing cold, in a lay-by near Whitehaven Cumbria. I doubt I'll ever witness anything more remarkable than a murmuration. Stunning.
February 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I spent the evening standing in the freezing cold, in a lay-by near Whitehaven Cumbria. I doubt I'll ever witness anything more remarkable than a murmuration. Stunning.
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Rabbit and Coat of Arms, Hans Hoffmann, 1587.
February 2, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Rabbit and Coat of Arms, Hans Hoffmann, 1587.
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If you need an escape from our current reality, Nature Obscura came out at the beginning of the pandemic and many, many people found solace in it, including @wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social who wrote a review that still makes me tear up.
www.wellreadnaturalist.com/2020/03/comf...
www.wellreadnaturalist.com/2020/03/comf...
February 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
If you need an escape from our current reality, Nature Obscura came out at the beginning of the pandemic and many, many people found solace in it, including @wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social who wrote a review that still makes me tear up.
www.wellreadnaturalist.com/2020/03/comf...
www.wellreadnaturalist.com/2020/03/comf...
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February 2, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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Life finds a way. Nurse log in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, where decay becomes renewal and beauty thrives in the cycle of nature.
Hoh Rain Forest, Washington State
#hohrainforest #landscapephotography #naturephotography #FujiFilm #xt2 #photography #blackandwhitephotography #nationalparks
January 12, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Life finds a way. Nurse log in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, where decay becomes renewal and beauty thrives in the cycle of nature.
Hoh Rain Forest, Washington State
#hohrainforest #landscapephotography #naturephotography #FujiFilm #xt2 #photography #blackandwhitephotography #nationalparks
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Peaceful misty mornings on the waters of Pokhara, Nepal. Vibrant boats, serene reflections, and majestic mountains in the distance. A perfect blend of life and tranquility. 🙏🏼
#nepaltravel #pokhara #landscapephotography #photography #womenphotographers #documentaryphotography #travelphotography
#nepaltravel #pokhara #landscapephotography #photography #womenphotographers #documentaryphotography #travelphotography
February 1, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Peaceful misty mornings on the waters of Pokhara, Nepal. Vibrant boats, serene reflections, and majestic mountains in the distance. A perfect blend of life and tranquility. 🙏🏼
#nepaltravel #pokhara #landscapephotography #photography #womenphotographers #documentaryphotography #travelphotography
#nepaltravel #pokhara #landscapephotography #photography #womenphotographers #documentaryphotography #travelphotography
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Does Putin know why Ukraine fights on? Because we prize freedom above stability and wealth | Andrey Kurkov #Ukraine
Does Putin know why Ukraine fights on? Because we prize freedom above stability and wealth | Andrey Kurkov
This long and awful war has taught Ukrainians to love and value their country – and its beauty – even more, says Ukrainian novelist Andrey Kurkov
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Does Putin know why Ukraine fights on? Because we prize freedom above stability and wealth | Andrey Kurkov #Ukraine
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The poet Michael Longley has died at the grand age of 85. He was one of the greatest lyrical poets writing in the English language. I feel the loss already of his necessary voice.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC One - Michael Longley - Where Poems Come From
A profile of Belfast poet Michael Longley, offering insights into his work and influences.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The poet Michael Longley has died at the grand age of 85. He was one of the greatest lyrical poets writing in the English language. I feel the loss already of his necessary voice.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...