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@wholereality.bsky.social
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Amateur photographer/writer in the PNW: macro, nature, spherical (aka 360) panoramas, abstract

Exploring the relationship between regular and spherical photography and what it teaches us about how we see.

Photos by me except reposts.
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Excerpt from a 360 panorama of an antique, steam-powered saw wood mill. Part of a 2014 World Wide Panorama project. Link in alt-text.
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#photography #artphotography #360panorama #EastCoastKin #BlueSkyArtShow #Wood #Inside #architecture #Oregon
This is part of a 360-degree panoramic view of a rustic open-air steam-powered saw mill. Because of the distortion caused by the 360 degree view, the wooden beam architecture has a distinctive curved appearance. There is a straight roller system extending away from the viewer, while tables line the wall on the left. The ceiling is of corrugated metal, and open sides provide views of the outdoors beyond. You can see the whole interactive 360 panorama at https://worldwidepanorama.org/wwp614/JimCole-8539.html.
February 14, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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rohunt.bsky.social
Floating.
#photography #liminal #calming #soulaan
February 13, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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Frost and the sharp tip of a leaf.
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#photography #macrophotography #closeup #rose #EastCoastKin #frost
This is a close-up macro photograph of a leaf edge covered in delicate ice crystals, with intricate frost formations visible along the rim against a soft, blurred green background.
February 11, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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Sunbathing.
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#photography #closeup #naturephotography #artphotography #EastCoastKin #BlueSkyArtShow #Sunlight #leaves #bokeh #plantphotography #beautyindecay
A curled, weathered brown leaf clings to a slender branch, its veins sharply etched and softly lit against a dark, blurred background. The shallow depth of field and muted tones give the image a quiet, contemplative mood, evoking late autumn and gentle decay.
February 7, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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marvindiehl.bsky.social
I’d be okay with spring now. The lack of color and light was nice, but now I’d love to see some vivid things. 😄

#eastcoastkin #photographersunited #photographersofbluesky #nature #bluesky #naturephotography #naturelover #landscape #landscapephoto #forest #forestphotography
February 6, 2026 at 6:34 PM
wholereality.bsky.social
Too cold.
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#photography #closeup #EastCoastKin #plantphotography #bokeh #waterdrops #b&w #blackandwhite #bnw_macro #beautyindecay
A monochrome close-up of a withered seed head, its fine stems and clustered pods dusted with frost, rising starkly from a dark background. The high contrast and delicate textures give the scene a quiet, wintry stillness.
February 5, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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A rising star.
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#photography #closeup #naturephotography #artphotography #EastCoastKin #leaves #bokeh #plantphotography #beautyindecay
A delicate, star-shaped seed head radiates slender, translucent spikes from a textured center, suspended against a deep, velvety darkness. The soft focus and subdued light give it an otherworldly presence, as if the form is quietly glowing from within.
February 3, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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Some wispy, abstract clouds.
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#photographersofbluesky #photography #EastCoastKin #BlueSkyArtShow #Clouds
This is a dramatic black and white photograph of wispy clouds with swirling, textured formations creating a moody, atmospheric sky scene.
January 31, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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kevinosx.bsky.social
Foggy day at the park...

#photography #landscapephotography #scape #coloraday #bwfri #classicmono
Looking towards a grove of tall trees on a snowy and foggy morning... the trees further away are barely visible.
January 30, 2026 at 3:51 PM
wholereality.bsky.social
We've had a lot of freezing weather recently (although not stormy), so here's a chilly rose.
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#photography #closeup #plantphotography #naturephotography #flowerphotography #EastCoastKin #rosegarden #rose
This photograph shows a pale pink rose in close-up, its soft petals lightly coated with frost. The flower stands against a dark, blurred background, emphasizing the contrast between the delicate bloom and the cold, wintry atmosphere.
January 28, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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lady-rain.bsky.social
Rain invents new gravity
where falling becomes rising...

#RaindropWisdom #photography
#ArtInNature #nature
Rain droplets on a lily petal, creating a moment of upward calm.
January 27, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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jillwhitelock.bsky.social
First Daffodil in the garden.
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekCforCloseUp 📷 #photography
A pale yellow Daffodil opening up, surrounded by last year’s Mexican fleabane and against a blurred green and blue background.
January 24, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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Young leaves, cold and frosty.
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#photography #closeup #naturephotography #artphotography #EastCoastKin #BlueSkyArtShow
#Cold #leaves #bokeh #plantphotography #frost
This image shows a close-up of a young plant shoot with green and reddish leaves edged in delicate frost crystals. The ice sparkles along the leaf margins, contrasting with the soft, dark background and highlighting the fragility of early growth in cold conditions.
January 24, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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konstanzem.bsky.social
The thistle unfolding

#BNWmacro #EastCoastKin #photography #ClassicMono
#Abstractia #Nature #plantphotography #plants #naturephotography #abstractphotography #abstractart #monochrome
A thistle in b&w close-up.
January 24, 2026 at 1:29 AM
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linda2.bsky.social
There is gold in the forest. You need not look too far. 🍂

#forestfriday #autumnalgold #woodland #nature #EppingForest #photography
The leaves of autumn photographed on the floor of the forest.
January 22, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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Leaf structures.
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#photography #closeup #EastCoastKin #abstract #artphotography #plantphotography
This image shows a close-up, abstract view of a green leaf illuminated from behind. The light reveals a mosaic of veins and cell-like structures, creating a glowing pattern of bright greens fading into deep shadows, emphasizing the leaf’s internal structure and organic geometry.
January 20, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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mdube74.bsky.social
#blueskyartshow #one #photography
January 17, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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An off-season one.
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#photography #closeup #plantphotography #naturephotography #flowerphotography #beautyindecay #EastCoastKin #BlueSkyArtShow #One #rosegarden #rose #bokeh
This image features a close-up of a dried flower bud standing alone on a slender stem. Soft, directional light highlights its textured, weathered surface against a dark, blurred background, creating a quiet, reflective mood suggestive of late autumn or dormancy.
January 17, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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astrangeday.bsky.social
Love is the voice under all silences, the hope which has no opposite in fear; the strength so strong mere force is feebleness: the truth more first than sun, more last than star...
e.e cummings

#rose #flower #nature #photography #monochrome #stilllife #light #shadow
Rose Flower in Monochrome
January 16, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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Exhausted.
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#photography #closeup #EastCoastKin #plantphotography #beautyindecay
This image shows a close-up of delicate, dried seed pods clustered along thin stems. Their pale, papery surfaces and cup-like shapes stand out softly against a dark background, emphasizing texture, fragility, and an autumnal, quiet mood.
January 15, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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pathwaymoments.bsky.social
The Winter light is great for accenting the trails beauty. Wishing you a calm route forward this day! 📷🕊️ …
Along the old enchanted forest trail the soft winter light highlights the trail. The tree lined walk guides one along with anticipation of what’s ahead.
January 10, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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After the rains.
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#photography #closeup #EastCoastKin #plantphotography #bokeh #waterdrops
This image is a close-up of a green leaf dotted with clear water droplets. One larger droplet sits prominently near the center, reflecting light and surrounding shapes, while smaller droplets scatter across the leaf’s surface against a dark, softly blurred background.
January 12, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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mheavnerphoto.bsky.social
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Sunrise over Lake Placid, NY. Certainly one of the most #Vibrant ones I've been blessed to experience.

#BlueSkyArtShow #sunrise #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky #lakeplacid #holytime #adirondacks #reflections
Sunrise over Lake Placid, New York, with colorful clouds above a distant mountain.
January 10, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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A vivid sunset on the coast. An experiment in colors.
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#photography #naturephotography #nature #landscape #landscapephotography #seascape #oregon #ocean #sunset #EastCoastKin #BlueSkyArtShow #Vibrant
This is a picture of a stunning sunset over the ocean. The sky is painted in vibrant orange and gold hues that contrast beautifully with the dark blue, choppy waters below. he horizon line creates a stark division between the fiery sky and the deep marine waters, making for a striking compositional contrast. The clouds in the sky have a layered appearance, adding depth to the atmospheric scene.
January 10, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Late blooming siblings in the rose garden.
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#photography #plantphotography #naturephotography #flowerphotography #EastCoastKin #rosegarden #rose
This image shows two rose buds at different stages of development against a soft, blurred gray background. The upper bud is more mature and beginning to open, revealing delicate pink petals emerging from tight green sepals that still partially enclose the bloom. The lower bud remains tightly closed, its green sepals firmly wrapped around the developing flower within. Both buds sit atop slender stems with visible fine hairs, and small thorns or leaf buds can be seen along the stems. The composition captures the quiet beauty of roses in their early stages, before full bloom, with subtle lighting that emphasizes their tender, nascent form.
January 9, 2026 at 3:56 PM