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PNW wanderings
@rtbellpnw.bsky.social
♥️Photography, music, nature, ecology, art, books and family. PNW. Many years as a working photographer then medical radiographer. Most recently, I’m a volunteer at our local animal shelter.
My photos are (c)
Respectful reposts are welcomed. Not an AI fan
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When a clown moves into the palace, he doesn’t become a king; the palace becomes a circus.
November 12, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Thank you to everyone that has made the effort to repost my images. Hopefully it’ll help spread some joy!🙏
October 29, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Frank Bisignano is in charge of OUR money, OUR Social Security!

He was CEO of Fiserv & it lost 40% of its value under his watch. He’s not fit to oversee our money!
October 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Another #Jazz master passed along. One of the GREATS!
RIP #JackDeJohnette
I was fortunate enough to have seen and heard him live a handful of times over the years.

#filmphotography #b&w
#photograply
October 28, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I was out on a hike to one of my favorite beaches last night, at sunset and the light was refracting off the logs, creating an incredible #Glow I thought, too bad for #BlueSkyArtShow- but alas, the week is not over. :-)

#PNW #SanJuanIsland #Sunset
#Photography #Nature
#AmericanCamp #SJI
October 17, 2025 at 3:23 AM
I never tire of a brilliant #Sunset
#BlueSkyArtShow #Glow
#Photography #PNW
October 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
#BlueSkyArtShow and some #Glow with the May of 24 #AuroraBorealis as seen from San Juan Island, Washington State.
October 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
My old swimming hole. Lake Washington, Houghton Beach with Seattle way off in the distance. #Glow
#BlueSkyArtShow
October 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Every part of nature teaches that the passing away of one life is the making room for another.—Journal, 24 October 1837
Henry David Thoreau

#Relax
#BlueSkyArtShow
#Thoreau #Cemetery
#Photography #Graveyard
#SleepyHollow
October 5, 2025 at 4:12 AM
#Pieces creatively assembled into works of provocative #Art to begin a new life and a transition into a greater #whole
#BlueSkyArtShow

#SlabCity #Photography #Barbie
#houseofdots
August 16, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The perfect topic for this week’s #BlueSkyArtShow are #Pieces of various artworks assembled in #SlabCity and The #houseofdots
August 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Lots of #pieces to be appreciated in the artworks of #slabcity and the #houseofdots
Another fun submission for this week’s #BlueSkyArtShow
#photography
August 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM
For this weeks #BlueSkyArtShow, there are lots of very creative #pieces which have been assembled into fantastic works of art in #BombayBeach and #slabcity way out in the California desert.

#photography
August 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
It’s #TidesOutTuesday
Here’s one from one of my very favorite hikes. A seasonal waterfall highlights the distant forest.

#photography #seascape #lowtide #salishsea #nature
July 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Happy Sunday and #Stunday
Here’s another in the series of #hummingbirds playing in the cool water of our fountain.

#photography #nature
#rufushummingbird #naturephotography #bird
#birding
July 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Today’s #BlueSkyArtShow theme is #SummerDaze

This #hummingbird is finding some cool relief from the warmth in a fountain of fresh water.

#nature #birds #photography
#birdphotography
#rufushummingbird
July 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
A #Goldfinch is going #Sideways for kicks and their contribution to this weeks #BlueSkyArtShow

#Photography #nature #birdphotography #birding
#wildlife
July 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
#GetOutside You’ll never know what visual treat might present itself.
This weeks #BlueSkyArtShow submission is a #Shortearedowl with the Mt. Baker wilderness in the background.

#birdphotography #owl
#nature #photography
June 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
This photographer and their page and works are among my favorites here on Bluesky.
Please take a moment to explore. I found it incredibly interesting and inspiring!
"Keepers of silver"
The Miao ethnic group's silver ornaments are second to none in quantity and variety. Of course, the purpose of wearing all this silver is primarily aesthetic, but it also shows affluence and is thought to ward off evil spirits.
June 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Here’s a bright one for this weeks #Stunday
A #Redbreastednuthatch stands out in contrast to the bright red springtime #photinia leaves

#bird #nature #photography #birdphotography #birding
June 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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The Minor Headdress, known as the Shu'shut, is consistently worn by Kalasha women of Pakistan. A woman only removes it when going to bed at night. Kupas are worn over the Shu'shut and hold significant importance in Kalasha culture. They are worn during all major ceremonies.
June 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
This weeks #BlueSkyArtShow with the theme of #Narrow and an #Anna’sHummingbird heading into that narrow #fuchsia opening

#Birds #Nature #BirdPhotography #Photography
June 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Violence is never acceptable—of course, I condemn it.
 
But I've also got news for everyone: the President who pardoned criminals who beat police officers nearly to death DOESN'T care about public safety.
 
Trump just wants more chaos as pretext to further abuse his authority.
Los Angeles: don’t take Trump’s bait.

Trump wants chaos and he’s instigated violence. Those who assault law enforcement or cause property damage will risk arrest.

Stay peaceful. Stay focused. Don’t give him the excuse he’s looking for.
June 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
This weeks #BlueSkyArtShow submission with its theme of #Vibrant features #DeeDeeRainbow, a fixture at west coast jazz festivals for many years. This #streetphotography #filmphotography scene was captured in Seattle back in the 80’s
June 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Another fun one for this weeks #BlueSkyArtShow with the theme of #underneath

#photography #nature #naturephotography #deer
#cowbirds
May 31, 2025 at 5:28 PM