Laurie J. Blanksma
@thedarkmind.bsky.social
As a photographer, I love exploring hidden worlds by mining for both good and evil within shadow and light. I am deeply honored to have my work seen in magazines as well as local and international art galleries. No AI.
November 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
"Leaving the Party" This is part of my "Animal Farm" (AKA "Bunt") portfolio. I suppose it was wishful thinking on my part. #elephant #photography #blackandwhite
October 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
"Leaving the Party" This is part of my "Animal Farm" (AKA "Bunt") portfolio. I suppose it was wishful thinking on my part. #elephant #photography #blackandwhite
“Carrot Man”. He is our local “Annabelle.” #photography #doll #dolls #blackandwhite #creepydoll #creepydoll
October 4, 2025 at 1:02 AM
“Carrot Man”. He is our local “Annabelle.” #photography #doll #dolls #blackandwhite #creepydoll #creepydoll
Well, I just found out "My Reflection" won a 2026 "Single Image" award from Black and White magazine! So proud of my little friend. Today we celebrate with extra peanuts! P.S. I originally posted this photo a few months ago but somehow managed to delete it when attempting to repost it. Argh.
October 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Well, I just found out "My Reflection" won a 2026 "Single Image" award from Black and White magazine! So proud of my little friend. Today we celebrate with extra peanuts! P.S. I originally posted this photo a few months ago but somehow managed to delete it when attempting to repost it. Argh.
“Ahhhhhhhhhhh” Sitting on the ground waiting for this guy to do something and then he looked up at the sky. #deer #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #bnw
September 3, 2025 at 2:34 AM
“Ahhhhhhhhhhh” Sitting on the ground waiting for this guy to do something and then he looked up at the sky. #deer #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #bnw
August 30, 2025 at 3:04 AM
This little cutie was very curious about my camera. Her mom graciously trusted the exploration...for a minute or two. #photography #deer #fawn #bnw #wildlife #wildlifephotography
August 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
This little cutie was very curious about my camera. Her mom graciously trusted the exploration...for a minute or two. #photography #deer #fawn #bnw #wildlife #wildlifephotography
“Evil” part of my Reality series as seen in Black and White Magazine. #bnw #photography #pictorialism #elon #trump
July 14, 2025 at 11:48 PM
“Evil” part of my Reality series as seen in Black and White Magazine. #bnw #photography #pictorialism #elon #trump
July 4, 2025 at 3:03 AM
“King”. This guy always hangs out in the morning. Fun fact - male deer drop their antlers annually. In spring, they grow back all fuzzy. Eventually the fuzz gives way. #deer #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #bnw
June 30, 2025 at 1:02 AM
“King”. This guy always hangs out in the morning. Fun fact - male deer drop their antlers annually. In spring, they grow back all fuzzy. Eventually the fuzz gives way. #deer #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #bnw
“Baby dolls”. So honored that mom brought her two babies over this morning. I’m guessing she wanted to show them off…or maybe she just wanted some corn. Either way… #fawn #deer #bnw #wildlife #babyanimals #photography
June 23, 2025 at 12:49 AM
“Baby dolls”. So honored that mom brought her two babies over this morning. I’m guessing she wanted to show them off…or maybe she just wanted some corn. Either way… #fawn #deer #bnw #wildlife #babyanimals #photography
Time for another crow photo. This guy was serious. #crow #crowphotography #photography #bnw #pictorial #bird #birdphotography
June 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Time for another crow photo. This guy was serious. #crow #crowphotography #photography #bnw #pictorial #bird #birdphotography
June 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
May 29, 2025 at 5:26 PM
"Her Body, Napoleon's Choice" The first time I heard about the "Her Body, my choice" movement, I wanted to spray bullets. Then, it occurred to me - Shouldn't the motto read "His Body, My choice?" Ladies, we have the power of choice - choose wisely. #Animalfarm #Mybodymychoice #Abortionrights #bnw
May 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM
"Her Body, Napoleon's Choice" The first time I heard about the "Her Body, my choice" movement, I wanted to spray bullets. Then, it occurred to me - Shouldn't the motto read "His Body, My choice?" Ladies, we have the power of choice - choose wisely. #Animalfarm #Mybodymychoice #Abortionrights #bnw
May 15, 2025 at 4:21 PM
"Watchtower" If birds can have each other's back...why can't we? #crow #crows #crowphotography #birdphotography #blackandwhite #bnw
May 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
"Watchtower" If birds can have each other's back...why can't we? #crow #crows #crowphotography #birdphotography #blackandwhite #bnw
"He Went That Way" Apparently, this baby goat didn't get the "no tattletales" memo. #goats #angoragoats #babyanimals #photography #blackandwhite #bnw
May 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
"He Went That Way" Apparently, this baby goat didn't get the "no tattletales" memo. #goats #angoragoats #babyanimals #photography #blackandwhite #bnw
“Homeless”. Another from my “Reality” series. For more info, see the current June issue of Black & White magazine.
May 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
“Homeless”. Another from my “Reality” series. For more info, see the current June issue of Black & White magazine.
"Doing my Face with a Magic Marker" We have four or five raccoons that visit us. We lovingly refer to them as Boo Boo bears as they are strangely related to bears. Who knew? #raccoon #photography #wildlifephotography #bnw #blackandwhite #wildlife
May 3, 2025 at 11:38 PM
"Doing my Face with a Magic Marker" We have four or five raccoons that visit us. We lovingly refer to them as Boo Boo bears as they are strangely related to bears. Who knew? #raccoon #photography #wildlifephotography #bnw #blackandwhite #wildlife
"Unjust." Although I love photographing animals, I also love using my camera to create photographic commentary on social issues. This photo is part of my "Reality" series which won a "Spotlight" portfolio award from Black and White Magazine! A huge dream come true! #photography #BNW #BLM #justice
April 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
"Unjust." Although I love photographing animals, I also love using my camera to create photographic commentary on social issues. This photo is part of my "Reality" series which won a "Spotlight" portfolio award from Black and White Magazine! A huge dream come true! #photography #BNW #BLM #justice
“Juxtaposition”. Even “lovers” can have opposing views. #horse #horsephotography #photography #blackandwhite #animalphotography
#pictorial
#pictorial
April 14, 2025 at 3:33 PM
“Juxtaposition”. Even “lovers” can have opposing views. #horse #horsephotography #photography #blackandwhite #animalphotography
#pictorial
#pictorial
“Lying in Wait”. This is “Junior” the turkey. He had a thing for my husband. #turkey #bird #birdphotography #blackandwhite #bnw
April 6, 2025 at 8:05 PM
“Lying in Wait”. This is “Junior” the turkey. He had a thing for my husband. #turkey #bird #birdphotography #blackandwhite #bnw
April 4, 2025 at 11:02 PM