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Gina Blank
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Wildlife, nature, and outdoor photographer, sharing my love of creation | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | she/her
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Gina Blank @photosbyginayeg.bsky.social · Jun 2
What kind of photos do I shoot? What’s my creative process? Who’s my biggest inspiration?

Learn the answers to those questions & more in the #ArtisansCooperative's recent blog feature!

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#JoinArtisans #YEGPhotographer #CanadianPhotographer #YEGArtist #YEGArt
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This post is part of our Artisan Profiles series, promoting authentic artisans and their products. Artisans: get your store featured by joining our free Buy
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#ArtAdventCalendar Day 1 - While the larch trees are stunning in golden yellow against dark conifers, I was struck by the potential of this in #BlackAndWhite... and was not disappointed.

#MonochromeMonday #YEGPhotographer #CanadianPhotographer #LandscapePhotography #OutdoorPhotography
Larch and conifer trees line a rocky mountainside, dividing the photo in half diagonally. The slope of the mountain in the foreground is light-coloured glacial rock deposit. The mountain slope in the background is also mostly glacial rock, but is in shadow, and yields a nice contrast to the foreground. The larch trees pop out from the conifers they stand alongside in the middle, as they are lighter-coloured and also lit by the sun.
December 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Just a reminder, #ArtAdventCalendar starts tomorrow! 😃 Calling all artists of all media at all skill levels!

#YEGArtist #YEGArt #SupportLocalArt
photosbyginayeg.bsky.social Gina Blank @photosbyginayeg.bsky.social · 12d
The #ArtAdventCalendar is one of my favourite hashtags--beautiful, creative, rich, diverse!

Though I participated for several years on the former socials, this will be my first go at it on Bluesky. Mostly my photography; sketches and watercolour if I'm feeling particularly brave.

Can't wait!
jayispainting.earthskyart.ca JayIsPainting 🍁 @jayispainting.earthskyart.ca · 14d
Artists & Art lovers!

Time to get geared up for the biggest art event of the year on Bluesky!

Last year we had close to 1500 artists from 25 countries posting original work daily from December 1-24
November 30, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Two more sleeps until the Under $100 Art Market! If you enjoy supporting local, consider passing through Lacombe for great gift ideas. I'll be there volunteering on Saturday afternoon, but you can find my work for sale there Nov 27-29! #ShopLocal
Under $100 Art Market — Lacombe Performing Arts Centre
VOTE HERE! LACOMBE\u2019S GOT TALENT
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November 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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The #ArtAdventCalendar is one of my favourite hashtags--beautiful, creative, rich, diverse!

Though I participated for several years on the former socials, this will be my first go at it on Bluesky. Mostly my photography; sketches and watercolour if I'm feeling particularly brave.

Can't wait!
jayispainting.earthskyart.ca JayIsPainting 🍁 @jayispainting.earthskyart.ca · 14d
Artists & Art lovers!

Time to get geared up for the biggest art event of the year on Bluesky!

Last year we had close to 1500 artists from 25 countries posting original work daily from December 1-24
#ArtAdventCalendar
In its 11th year, #artadventcalendar participants post an original piece of art from Dec 1-24. Paintings, drawings, sculpture, textiles, beading, photography. If it’s art and it beautifies th…
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November 19, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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"The sky broke like an egg into full sunset and the water caught fire." - Pamela Hansford Johnson

#BlueskyArtShow #Bright #NeverABadSunset #CostaRica #PuraVida #Silhouette
The sun sets towards an ocean horizon. The sky is clear, and glows orangey-yellow; the ocean waves rippling and crashing onto the shore are deep orange with the reflection of the light. A young man stands in silhouette on the wet sand, looking out to the horizon.
November 16, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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From framed/canvas prints to bookmarks to calendars; it’s here at Le Marché Bohème! Also, ask me about the #ArtisansCooperative while you’re here—at Bonnie Doon today until 5pm

@coopartisans.bsky.social #YEG #YEGArt #SupportLocalArtists #ShopLocal #YEGLocal
Display tale for Photos By Gina. Grid walls boast framed and canvas prints; a table in the middle showcases calendars, bookmarks, and small prints. A carousel holds note cards and journals. Close up photo of my two themed calendars: “This is My Edmonton” (limited edition) and “This is My Canada.” Post cards and stickers with the Artisans Cooperative logo. Postcard reads “Artisans Cooperative - A better handmade marketplace dedicated solely to authentic handmade goods. Shop the new cooperative alternative to Etsy - artisans.coop”
November 15, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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If you're not on your way to Le Marché Bohème, what are you waiting for? An art market with local creatives, live music, and a special gallery event as well!

You can find me until 5pm today selling my photographry alongside other artisans; let the local holiday shopping begin!

#ShopLocal #YEG
Promo graphic for Le Marché Bohème, featuring photos of my work on a holiday-themed background. Text on the graphic reads: Le Marché Bohème presents Photos By Gina; Nature and Wildlife photography - Prints, bookmarks, note cards, calendars. Christmas Markets - November 1, 15, 29, December 6 and 13; 10 to 5 in Bonnie Doon Centre.
November 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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#FloofyFriday. It's a thing. Tell your friends.

Black-capped chickadee at medium floof level on a mild winter day.

#CanadianPhotographer #Birds #BirdPhotography #BirdsOfBluesky #WildlifePhotography
Black-capped chickadee sits on a short, broken branch protruding from the trunk of a tree, looking at the camera. It is winter, and his feathers are every so slightly floofier than one would see on a chickadee in the summer months.
November 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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True remembering is to work for peace. 🕊️🙏

White poppies stand for 3 things.

• Remembrance of all victims of war

• Challenging war & militarism, & the glorification of war

• A commitment to peace & to seeking nonviolent solutions to conflict

#RemembranceDay #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Brené Brown writes that we are hardwired for connection—that the only way we can even remotely tolerate killing another human is to make them “less than” human in our minds.

#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay
Close-up photo of a single red poppy against a white background.
November 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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We’re snailposting, post your snails!

Two snails converged in a mossy wood...

#Snail #Invertebrate #MacroPhotography #CanadianPhotographer
Macro photo of two snails with cream and brown striped shells, just touching head to head as they pass each other on a mossy log.
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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We’re snailposting, post your snails!

Two snails converged in a mossy wood...

#Snail #Invertebrate #MacroPhotography #CanadianPhotographer
November 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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Drywall discoveries: 1975's calendar dates match with 2025.

#EdmontonJournal #YEGHistory #YEG #Canada @edmonton-historia.bsky.social
Photo of a wall cavity behind a panel of removed drywall. It is filled about 2 ft high with balls and sections of old newsprint, as well as several children's toys (blocks and marbles can be seen in the image). Notably, a metal spatula is visible in the middle of it all. Close-up photo of a section of old newspaper pulled out of a wall cavity. The photo highlights the title, "Edmonton Journal." Underneath, it reads, "EDMONTON, ALBERTA, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1975" matching the date and day of the week 50 years later.
November 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Renovations to an old house can bring surprises. Today, some toys and newspaper came tumbling out when I removed some drywall. And also a couple of monetary relics. No gold or silver, sadly. But intriguing nonetheless.

#StillLifePhotography #PennyForYourthoughts #CanadianPhotographer
Diptych photo of a Canadian penny against a black background (photo trim in a matching copper to the penny). The left-hand image shows the 'tails' side, boasting the maple leaf and the year 1939. The initials KG seen just under the maple leaf on the right-hand side stand for Kruger Gray, the last name of the engraver of the maple leaf design. The right-hand image shows the 'heads' side, with King George's head in profile. The text around the edge reads: GEORGIVS VI D:C:REX ET IND:IMP: (no, the 'v' in GEORGIVS is not a typo) Diptych photo of a Canadian penny against a black background (photo trim in a matching copper to the penny). The left-hand image shows the 'tails' side, boasting the maple leaf and the year 1953. The initials KG seen just under the maple leaf on the right-hand side stand for Kruger Gray, the last name of the engraver of the maple leaf design. The right-hand image shows the 'heads' side, with Queen Elizabeth II's head in profile (facing right). The text around the edge reads: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
November 3, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Just 2 weeks until my first market day at Le Marché Bohème in #YEG. Running every Saturday this holiday season in Bonnie Doon Mall, you'll find me there Nov 15 & Dec 6. I'll have cards, calendars, bookmarks, notebooks, as well as canvas & framed prints. Hope to see you there!

#YEGArt #ShopLocal
Promo image created by Le Marché Bohème featuring some of my work. Text reads: Le Marché Bohème presents Photos by Gina; Nature and wildlife photography; Prints, bookmarks, note cards, calendars. Christmas Markets: November 1, 15, 29, December 6 and 13. 10 to 5 in Bonnie Doon Centre.
November 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Timeline cleanse 👇
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Twilight on the Pacific Crest Trail for #MountainMonday

View of Granite Mountain and Mason Valley from the #PCT in San Diego County, CA.

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#LandscapePhotography #SanDiego #LagunaMountains #Twilight #PacificCrestTrail #Hiking #Sunset #SouthernCalifornia
A landscape photo with a view from nearby hardy low-growing shrubs towards a barren desert landscape. The scene is tinted into the soft colors of post-sunset twilight. The sky is cloudless and clear, with a sliver of orange on the left side adding variation to cool blue.
October 28, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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Happy #NationalBlackCatDay to all who celebrate! If you're thinking "didn't we just have a black cat celebration day?", that would August 17, which was #BlackCatAppreciationDay. Yes, they get two special days. Yes, they deserve it.
Photo of my black cat sitting semi-loaf-like on a black and red plaid blanket. Her front legs are out, showing off her polydactyl paws. The sun is shining through a window behind her, casting a bit of glow to the edge of her fur.
October 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Tips for being an excellent host for #birds:
1. Leave seedheads standing
2. Rake less (#LeaveTheLeaves)
3. Keep brushy corners
🌿
www.birdscanada.org/the-bird-hos...
The Bird Host’s Handbook: Fall Tips for Your Yard
October is the perfect time to help birds thrive by planting native species, leaving leaf litter and setting up feeders. Learn how small changes at home can help create a
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October 23, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Hikers traverse the rocky slope on the eastern shore of Chester Lake in #Kananaskis, #Alberta. About 15 minutes after taking this shot, I was where they were.

#Stunday #BlackAndWhitePhotography #YEGPhotographer #CanadianPhotographer #CanadianRockies
A black-and-white photo of two people hiking along a thin trail on the far side of a lake shore. The shore, trail, and mountainside are nothing but rock; glacial leftovers from eons ago. The tiny profiles of the hikers provides a sense of scale as to how much rock covers the slope.
October 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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There they go! A big flock of Cackling Geese takes off. It was so loud, and not like the honking of Canada Geese - much squeakier 😂 #birds 🌿
Many many geese in flight with a background of wheat stubble field and fall foliage.
October 19, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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Every spring the sewer grate on this particular street corner gets clogged, which makes it tricky to drive through, but great to photograph.

#BlueSkyArtShow #Vertical #YEGPhotgrapher #YEG #BlackAndWhite
Black and white photo looking down a residential street in late winter/early spring. The street is lined with elm trees, branches still bare. The boulevards are covered in snow, but the street is flooded with water from the snow that has already melted. The water is calm and casts a beautiful reflection of the trees.
October 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Well, look what showed up in my YouTube algorithm today; even as someone who has lived here over 20 years (and walking distance from the #YEGRiverValley for most of it), I didn't know some of these details. Worth a watch.

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#YEG #YEGParks #YEGDT #RibbonOfGreen
Exploring North America's LARGEST Urban Park
YouTube video by Urban Atlas
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October 15, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Today, I'm thankful for my #garden. I grow flowers, herbs, fruits, & veggies. I spent the weekend cooking & preserving, and was reminded of how connected we are to the earth.
May I steward Her well in all seasons.

#Thanksgiving #Bloomscrolling #FlowerPhotography #CanadianPhotographer
Close-up photo of tulip petals, from one of my favourite tulips in my garden. The tulip is closed, and the photo captures just the right half, with some of the petals fluting out slightly. The petals are a variegated red and orange, and are covered with droplets from recent rain. The background is a soft green bokeh. Close-up photo of an open sunflower, shot from just slightly below the flower head (I always have several in my garden that reach 8-9 ft in height!). The sunflower is positioned on the right side of the image, opening out towards the left. The background is clear blue sky. Top-down macro photo of an iris. This vibrant iris has a variegated light purple centre with 3 petals, a middle layer pinkish-white petals, and the bottom layer has petals with yellow centres, burgundy edges, and dark purple veins--the unique colouring is why I added it to my perennial garden bed. A few small water droplets are captured in the middle of the flower, from recent rain.
October 14, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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"An educated Alberta is a better Alberta." She is spot on. Quality public education is a human right--see Article 26 on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. What we have in Alberta right now does not meet the criteria, and is not best practice. We can and need to do better. #ABEducation #ABLeg
Screenshot of Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It reads: Article 26 - 1. Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit. 2. Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace. 3. Parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education that shall be given to their children.
October 14, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Today I am thankful to live in a city that is beautiful all year 'round. I live walking distance from Edmonton's beloved River Valley, and that feels like such a privilege.

#Thanksgiving #YEG #YEGDT #YEGRiverValley #YEGPhotographer #CanadianPhotographer #Stunday
Photo of Edmonton's Victoria Promenade lined with park benches, stretching from foreground to background. Cherry trees (or apple? Plum?) line the promenade behind the benches. On the closest bench sits a woman in a pink shirt and grey capris, looking into the distance. She is framed by out-of-focus clusters of cherry blossoms, as if the photographer is peeking through the tree to capture the photo. The Edmonton skyline is visible in the background, with zinnias and sunflowers filling the foreground; the photo is taken from a low vantage point, so that all you see is the "skyline" of flowers, followed by the city skyline, under a mostly clear summer sky. A River Valley nature trail in autumn, taken from a low vantage point. The trail is lined with trees and shrubs--the trees are angled such that it provides a golden autumn "tunnel." The leaves are in different shades of yellow, red, and rust; many are already on the ground. A large, lone tree stands silhouetted in front of Edmonton's iconic High Level Bridge in the winter. The photo is taken at twilight, and is fairly monochromatic in shades of blue and black. The photo was taken using a lens ball, highlighting the tree and bridge in the clear orb, with the essence of each out-of-focus in the background.
October 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM