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Sue Runkowski[a]
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Visual artist | My art acts as a mirror to the viewer’s own stories, evoking emotions and thoughts that might otherwise remain unspoken. It’s about creating a shared space for connection through the language of visual storytelling.
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#SilentSunday #EastCoastKin #photography #NaturePhotography #Fungi #mushrooms
A cluster of orange-yellow mushrooms grows from the rough, dark bark of a tree trunk. The fungi appear layered and slightly spotted, their warm tones contrasting with the textured, rugged surface of the wood.
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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Even the sink tells a story—traces of coffee, shared moments, and quiet beauty in the everyday.

#photography #StillLife #EverydayArt #MorningMoments #DirtyDishes
Two black coffee mugs, a metal spoon, and a glass coffee pot rest in a white sink with scattered water droplets. One mug contains milky coffee with a starburst pattern on the surface, while the other holds dark black coffee.
November 6, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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Behind the rust and decay, stories linger.
Time may corrode the metal, but it can’t erase the echoes within these walls.

#EastCoastKin #photography #urbanexploration #abandonedplaces #EasternStatePenitentiary #Philadelphia
Rusted iron gate with a circular cross-shaped design in the center, partially flaked with white and brown paint, blocking the entrance to a dimly lit stone corridor with arched ceilings in the background.
November 5, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Golden leaf still shines,
amid whispers of decay—
autumn breathes its rest.

#EastCoastKin #autumn #NaturePhotography #photography #haiku
A close-up view of autumn leaves scattered on the ground, showcasing a mix of yellow, brown, and green hues. A few bright yellow maple leaves stand out among the faded, crumpled leaves and small twigs, capturing the texture and color of fall’s natural decay.
November 4, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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#SilentSunday #EastCoastKin #Clouds #SkyPhotography #photography
A sky filled with scattered white altocumulus clouds, creating a textured, dappled pattern against a deep blue background. The soft, fluffy clouds give the impression of a vast, airy blanket stretching across the sky.
November 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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Sentinels keeping an eye on the no-swimming zone.

#EastCoastKin #BeachLife #Seagulls #Birds #photography #naturephotography
Two seagulls are perched on top of a wooden sign that reads “Swimming Prohibited” with a red circle and slash over a swimmer icon. The sign stands on a sandy beach with calm blue ocean water and a clear sky in the background.
November 1, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Watching over the city...or waiting for something to awaken on All Hallows' Eve.

#HalloweenVibes #GothicArchitecture #Gargoyle #sculpture #photography
A close-up view of a stone gargoyle perched on the edge of a building, its wings raised and one clawed hand extended forward. The weathered statue has a fierce expression and is partially wrapped in a rusty chain. The background shows a clear blue sky.
November 1, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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Where golden dunes meet open sky.

#EastCoastKin #LandscapePhotography #Photography #NaturePhotography #CoastalPhotography #BeachLife #DunePreservation
A weathered sign reading “Please Keep Off the Dunes” stands in front of sandy dunes covered with beach grass and wooden fencing under a bright blue sky filled with large, fluffy clouds.
October 30, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Autumn reflections, a quiet moment by the pond. #EastCoastKin #Autumn #photography #NaturePhotography #FallColors
A fountain sprays water upward in the center of a calm pond, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage in shades of orange, yellow, and brown. Fallen leaves scatter along the shoreline, and the soft mist from the fountain catches the light, creating a serene fall atmosphere.
October 28, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Spotted this beautiful buck quietly moving through the Fire Island dunes, a calm reminder of how much life thrives just beyond the path.
#EastCoastKin #Wildlife #Nature #FireIsland #photography #naturephotography
A white-tailed buck stands partially hidden among tall grasses and dense green shrubs. Sunlight highlights its brown coat and antlers as it gazes calmly into the distance, blending naturally into the surrounding vegetation.
October 28, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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#SilentSunday #landscape #landscapephotography #naturephotography
A rust-colored metal footbridge spans a shallow, rocky river with calm, clear water. The foreground shows smooth stones and patches of sand along the riverbank, while dense green trees line the background, hinting at early autumn.
October 27, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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Summer’s last stand in the Fall. A few busy bees making the most of it.

#EastCoastKin #Bloomscrolling #FlowersOfBluesky #sunflower #nature #photography #naturephotography #bees
A close-up photo of a large sunflower with bright yellow petals against a pale blue sky. The flower’s center shows an unusual pattern of green and brown textures, and several bees are clustered along the lower edge, collecting pollen.
October 22, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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Golden berries by the river, quiet water, and the first hint of fall in the air.
#EastCoastKin #naturephotography #photography
A calm river scene with a tree and clusters of orange berries in the foreground. The water reflects the surrounding greenery, and a large, light-colored rock sits partially submerged near the riverbank, adding contrast to the tranquil, natural setting.
October 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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Butterfly sanctuary at the University of Florida in Gainesville

#butterflies #butterflysanctuary #butterflyrainforest
September 18, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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Two wild hibiscus blossoms glowing pink in the late summer sun.

#EastCoastKin #Wildflowers #Hibiscus #Flowers #Flower #bloomscrolling #NaturePhotography #FlowerPhotography #Photography
Two bright pink hibiscus flowers bloom among tall grasses and green leaves. One flower faces forward, showing its yellow and red center, while the other tilts to the side. The surrounding leaves have small holes, adding a natural, slightly weathered look to the scene.
September 17, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Old #surfers never die, they just get bored.

#EastCoastKin #surfing #beach #surfboard #surfinglife #surflife #photography #surfboards #beachlife #beachday #fireisland
A decorative outdoor display with a bamboo fence adorned with three plastic skulls, a model fish, a surfboard painted with a wave, and cutouts of sea creatures including a stingray. Flip-flop sandals are attached to a nearby tree trunk, and thick rope is draped across the scene. Green tree branches and sunlight frame the eclectic arrangement.
September 16, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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#SilentSunday #EastCoastKin #beachlife
View from a sandy cliff with exposed tree roots overlooking a beach and a narrow sandbar stretching into the blue water. The shoreline is bordered by greenery, while the sandbar curves gently into the sea under a clear sky.
September 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Found at Bottle Beach, Brooklyn, old tiles meeting worn cement, a little story of time told through cracks, patterns, and textures. #UrbanDecay #Textures #Pattern #BottleBeach #UrbanArchaeology #photography #Brooklyn
Close-up view of a weathered tile floor. The tiles are arranged in a geometric pattern of reddish-brown octagons with small orange square insets. Some tiles are cracked or missing, exposing rough gray cement with irregular patches of white residue, giving the surface an aged and worn appearance.
September 8, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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#SilentSunday #EastCoastKin #Birds #Shorebirds #Oystercatcher #naturephotography #beachlife #FireIsland
Two American oyster catchers rest on a sandy beach, surrounded by small shells and scattered driftwood. The birds have black heads, white underbellies, dark brown wings, and long, bright orange-red beaks.
September 7, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Seagull stomp. Nature’s little fisherman at work.

#EastCoastKin #beachLife #FireIsland #birds #seagull
August 29, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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#EastCoastKin #SilentSunday #beachLife #photography #naturephotography #FireIsland #sandpipers
A small flock of sandpipers rests on pale sandy beach. Most of the birds are standing close together with their beaks tucked into their feathers, while one lies flat on the sand. Their plumage is mottled brown, gray, and white, blending softly with the beach.
August 24, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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The iconic #FireIsland Lighthouse standing tall against perfect summer clouds. There's something magical about following the wooden boardwalk through the maritime forest, knowing it leads to this historic beacon that's been guiding ships since 1858.
#EastCoastKin #Lighthouse #beachLife #photography
A tall black-and-white lighthouse rises into a partly cloudy blue sky, framed by green trees and shrubs. A wooden boardwalk winds through the lush vegetation, leading toward the lighthouse in the distance.
August 15, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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When a door decides to become abstract art without asking permission. #abstractart #photography #decor #interiordesign
An interior wooden door with a faux woodgrain finish is heavily damaged, with large sections of the surface peeled and broken away, exposing the hollow core and cardboard honeycomb structure inside. The door is partially open, revealing a dimly lit room with cardboard boxes. To the left is a front entry door with decorative glass panels, and to the right stands a tall orange vase with dried decorative plants. The floor has red brick tiles and a black doormat.
August 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Standing tall in cinematic history—the iconic church from Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds in Bodega Bay. Still as hauntingly beautiful as the day it appeared on screen.

#FilmHistory #AlfredHitchcock #TheBirds #BodegaBay #IconicLandmarks #California #photography #architecture
A white wooden church with a tall steeple topped by a cross, featuring pointed arch windows and a central double-door entrance, set against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
August 12, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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#SilentSunday #California #NewhallPark #photography #naturephotography #landscapephotography
Lush greenery frames the edge of a calm pond under a clear blue sky. Tall grasses, palm fronds, and leafy shrubs fill the foreground, with wispy pampas grass plumes arching toward the water. Trees and plants line the opposite bank, and distant hills are faintly visible through the foliage.
August 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM