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Pete Calandra

@petecalandra.bsky.social

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I used to be a busy NYC performing musician and media composer, now I walk a dog and take photos in the Hudson Valley and NYC 😉
Assoc. Prof. ACSM @QueensCollege, CUNY
Yamaha Endorsed Musical Artist.
Joined BS 11/13/24
https://linktr.ee/petecalandra

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Pete Calandra @petecalandra.bsky.social · Dec 5

New release. An ambient chamber composition I composed over the summer. Artwork by @my-solastalgia.bsky.social
#scape #soundscape #musicsky #musiciansky #composer #newmusic #nowplaying

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The Stillness Between - Single by Peter Calandra on Apple Music

Album · 2025 · 1 Song

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ThatAnxiousArtist

@whitneyyoh.bsky.social

Pet as companion, comfort, care, or connection 🐾❤️ Literal or lyrical — all interpretations welcome.
#JanuArty #JanuArty2026

An art challenge prompt list for "Januarty 2026." The title reads: "Any medium, any style, any way you like; new or old soft or bold, a prompt a day to create in your way. Original art and no AI; refreshing the feeds across Bluesky." The list includes 31 daily prompts:
1. Fresh
2. Matching
3. Tree
4. Down
5. Pet
6. Brush
7. Sticky
8. Flavor
9. Blue
10. Woven
11. Clothing
12. Wet
13. Sky
14. Flower
15. Half
16. Nail
17. Insect
18. Purchase
19. Bow
20. Soft
21. Green
22. Long
23. Heavy
24. Permanent
25. Season
26. Vice
27. Light
28. Easy
29. Sharp
30. Connection
31. Ending. The challenge is hosted by @whitneyyoh.bsky.social, with hashtags #Januarty #Januarty2026. A note states: "Please only use tags if participating in challenge."

January 5, 2026 at 8:36 PM

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lauren e💙

@learls.bsky.social

This #Willet is stepping up for #BirdoftheDay #speckles&spots

#EastCoastKin #ArtYear #bird #birding #birdphotography #photography #photographersofbluesky #Florida

A brown and white spotted Willet, left foot extended slightly forward, steps toward the camera. There is a small shadow under his left foot, while the rest of the background is made up of light gray sand.

January 5, 2026 at 3:09 PM

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Scarlett

@wirewrapandweaveit.bsky.social

Winter, white snow, beautiful sky and open space❄️😊

Snow covered ground with evergreens and bare branched trees on either side. The sun is setting low with golden hues and above it, blue sky with cloud formations above it covering the sky.

January 5, 2026 at 9:35 PM

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Sparty®

@young-spartacus.bsky.social

'Drop'

Monochromatic morning moisture gathering slowly on a branch tip

I hope all my #Bluesky friends have had a lovely weekend!

Sparty 🙏🏼🖤🤍

#EastCoastKin #Photography #StunDay #Art #Nature #Macro #BNWmacro #ClassicMono #PhotographersofBluesky #BlueSkyPhotography #ArtYear #JanuArty #Down #Minimal

This black and white photograph is a macro study of delicate natural forms, focusing on two small, clustered buds on a thin, wet branch, each adorned with a perfectly formed water droplet. The image uses a shallow depth of field to isolate its subjects against a softly blurred background of foliage.
On the left, a cluster of small, textured buds, possibly those of a fruiting bush, hangs from the main branch. A large, clear water droplet clings to the lowest point of this cluster, its smooth, convex surface reflecting a distorted miniature of the surrounding scene. The internal structure of the droplet, including the point where the water meets the plant material, is sharply rendered.
To the right, a smaller, more solitary bud or fruit hangs on a thinner stem. A second, smaller water droplet is suspended from its tip, catching the light and appearing almost like a crystal ball. The lighting emphasises the contrast between the dark, almost silhouetted branches and the bright, reflective surfaces of the water droplets.
The background is a soft, ethereal bokeh, composed of various shades of gray, ranging from deep shadows to lighter, indistinct shapes of leaves and other branches. This deliberate blurring ensures that the viewer's attention remains fixed on the foreground subjects and the interplay of light and water. The overall mood is intimate and contemplative, capturing a fleeting moment of natural beauty after rainfall. The composition is balanced, with the two main subjects creating a visual dialogue within the frame. The image is an example of macro photography, highlighting the intricate details of a simple, everyday scene.

January 5, 2026 at 12:02 AM

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karencamp.bsky.social

@karencamp.bsky.social

#BlueSkyMonday #BlueSkyArtShow Colorado

January 5, 2026 at 11:30 PM

Pete Calandra

@petecalandra.bsky.social

#januarty theme is #pet. This is my pup, Pookie. Photo taken this morning. She’s 9.5 and, sadly, it was discovered 3.5 weeks ago that she has an inoperable/incurable tumor on her heart. She is undergoing chemo and other treatments designed to extend her life. More in alt text. #dog #photography

She is happy and feeling no pain from the cancer and no side effects from the chemo. By the way she acts, you would never know she was sick. I have no idea how long she will live. It could be weeks, some dogs make it to 9 months. However long it is, as long as she is in no pain and eating, each day with her is a blessing and I’m taking it one day at a time. She’s been such a great companion/dog that I will miss greatly. 😔

January 5, 2026 at 11:49 PM

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Diana

@diana-m-keener.bsky.social

If you thought I wouldn’t post for #pet day of #JanuArty then you obviously have never looked at my feed 😆😆😆

This is Augustus aka Gus, Guston, Gussy, Gussy bear, Guster, Gustavo, Gustivus and many more when I am lazy (i.e. hey you!)

#photography #dogsofbluesky #weimaraner

My favorite baby 🦄 Gus

January 5, 2026 at 6:03 PM

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Mairead D

@maireadd100.bsky.social

#Photography
#EastCoastKin
#Stunday
#BNWMacro
#ClassicMono
#Columbine

A black and white image of a blooming, multi-hued Columbine flower next to a closed bud, and surrounded by foliage.

January 4, 2026 at 11:05 AM

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Katherine Mancuso

@katherinemancuso.bsky.social

Happy Monday, Bluesky! 💙⛰️

#BlueSkyMonday #MountainMonday #Mountain #Scape

Mountains with snow and brown winter grass against a mostly blue sky.

Rocky Mountain National Park at around 8200 feet in December with no snow on the ground.

January 5, 2026 at 1:04 PM

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Jilly

@jillysnaps.bsky.social

Dreaming of Summer Days
It’s a cold start to the week here so I’m revisiting Cornwall for #BlueSkyMonday
Have a good one, friends 💙
#ColorADay #PinkMon
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin

A rocky outcrop rising from the sea at low tide, silhouetted against a pastel sunset sky, with a small Cornish flag flying on the rock, soft pink and blue clouds above, and their colours reflected in the wet sand as gentle waves roll in.

January 5, 2026 at 11:38 AM

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Rina

@rina2012.bsky.social

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #speckles&spots birds with speckled or spotted plumage. The alt theme is #most the bird you think you have most photos of 🪶

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead 🫶

#birds #birding #wildlife #photography #scape #nature #outdoors #thelittlethings #photohour #EastCoastKin

A starling in a birdhouse, looking down. The background is blurred green.

January 5, 2026 at 8:27 AM

Pete Calandra

@petecalandra.bsky.social

Early morning moon thru the clouds today. With a hint of #blue for #blueskymonday #photography #moon #nightsky #eastcoastkin

Early morning view of the sky thru barren tree branches. The sky is cloudy with a blue aperture in the center showing a bright moon. The light from the moon make the clouds have an amber hue.

January 5, 2026 at 11:33 AM

Pete Calandra

@petecalandra.bsky.social

View of the Atlantic last winter off of A1A in Manalapan, FL.. #stunday #photograpny #eastcoastkin

View of a beach. Up close there are bushes, Palm trees and a walkway. Than the sandy beach. The ocean is calm and turquoise in color. The sky is blue with many clouds. The sun is shining near the center of the photo but ids behind the clouds.

January 4, 2026 at 11:43 AM

Pete Calandra

@petecalandra.bsky.social

Thank you, Alina.

January 3, 2026 at 10:41 PM

Pete Calandra

@petecalandra.bsky.social

Another view of the #newyear #wolfmoon from my house today. #blueskyartshow #photography #eastcoastkin

Wolf bones in the right hand side of the photo. The shot was taking during blue hour in the morning. The sky is indigo and you can see a cloud line cutting straight across. On the bottom of the photo are some baron trees, and the outline of the Shawangunk Mountains in the distance

January 3, 2026 at 4:24 PM

Pete Calandra

@petecalandra.bsky.social

Wolf Moon early this morning. Love the way the colors reflect off the clouds. #newyear #blueskyartshow #photography #wolfmoon #night #bluehour #eastcoastkin

Photo of the early morning sky. The wolf moon is shining brightly illuminating a line of clouds below it and a few scattered clouds above. There are various planets/stars also visible.

January 3, 2026 at 11:26 AM

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Rina

@rina2012.bsky.social

I'm sure you all know #EastCoastKin 😊

For the new year, I'm reposting the FAQ for those who have questions.
If anyone would like to be added to the official list, please feel free to contact me ✌️

#photography #art #ArtChallenges

EastCoastKin @eastcoastkin-ac.bsky.social · Feb 16

#EastCoastKin (aka ECK) FAQ!! please find the link to the new member Questionnaire in the first comment box!

January 2, 2026 at 12:50 PM

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𝙲𝚑𝚞𝚛𝚌𝚑 𝚂𝚝𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝 𝙸𝚖𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚜

@churchstreetimages.com

This year you took the #BlueSkyArtShow from an idea to an institution. Thank you so much to everyone who participates every week. There's more info in the comments. Most heart warming to me is how many people don't just post and run but stay and like others' work. 💙

Thanks to @mangled.me for crunching the numbers every week and @ioneblue.bsky.social for making the graphic

Abstract image of a green curve on a black background with text over it:
Blue Sky Art Show 2025 Community Engagement
4,026,025 Total Interactions
3,735,345 Total Likes
213,344 Total Reposts
7,336 Total Replies
5,705 Artists Participating
5,301 Artists who post and like other artists' works (~97%)

January 2, 2026 at 2:15 PM

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A.Minor

@brightmomentsvt.bsky.social

My friend had a birthday this week, and as she is an author, I made miniature versions of her books. Then I just had to make tiny paper bags and add in our local newspaper for the full mini "Barnes & Noble" type experience.... #miniatures