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Annetteks
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Artist | Designer | Photographer | Mental Health Advocate | Dyslexic | ADHD | Cat Mom of 3 | Liberal | Women | Wife | Fighting for Our Democracy
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Here’s my latest envelope drawing: a wanderer robot and its flying friend roaming a post-apocalypse Earth. I’m still getting used to metallic gel pens—they’re tricky to blend—but fun to explore with. #Art #Markers #EnvelopeArt #Drawing #SciFi #PostApocalyptic
Drawing on a yellow inter-office envelope showing a tall, thin robot walking across a dark, broken landscape. The robot has a round head covered in small mechanical lenses and wires, a red scarf, and long skeletal legs. A small flying robot with a single large blue eye hovers nearby. Both figures are drawn in metallic gel pens and markers, giving their outlines a reflective shimmer. Blacked-out text on the envelope forms the background. The piece is titled “Where Do You Wanna Go,” signed by the artist. Can you please like, comment, or share my photo? I’m just trying to find out if people read the text.
November 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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A lot of our inter-office envelopes are solidly blacked out with Sharpie, and it’s hard to draw on. I tried metallic gel pens to see how they work on the black, and I love the effect. What do you think? #Art #EnvelopeArt #MarkerArt #OriginalArt #BSkyArt #SkyArt #AltText
A metallic gel marker drawing on the back of a yellow interdepartmental envelope, with the original grid, names, and markings partially blacked out. In the center is a large heart split into two halves—one teal and one pale metallic green—rooted into the ground with branching, tree-like veins. Small hearts sprout like leaves from thin branches around it, and several tiny hearts float upward into the air above the larger heart. The colors glow against the dark marker background. The piece is titled “my hearts grows” with the title written on the envelope and signed by the artist just above it. Can you please like, comment, or share my photo? I’m just trying to find out if people read the text.
November 19, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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I did a fun sketch of a brain with feet one of the inter office envelope. I named him Dr. Brain MD. Now I’m not sure how he operates without hands but that’s not my problem, is it? Maybe that’s why he has a ? above his head.
#MarkerArt #OriginalArt #ArtShare #AltText #BSkyArt #SkyArt #Markers
A drawing on a brown interoffice envelope shows a cartoonish brain character with orange eyes, a wide grin, and an oversized red question mark sprouting from the top of its head. It stands on long, skinny legs wearing purple sneakers. The background has scribbled-out text from the reused envelope. Signed by the artist at the bottom right, with “Dr. Brain, M.D.” written below. Can you please like, comment, or share my photo? I’m just trying to find out if people read the text.
November 15, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Here’s my monthly calendar that I create for co-workers. Novembers hard—it’s my 3rd November, so I wanted something different from what I’ve done before. I found inspiration in bright, primary-colored fall art and created “Into the Woods.” #Art #AcrylicPainting #Painting #OriginalArt #PrimaryColors
with acrylic paint on 12x18 watercolor paper. The artwork shows the silhouette of a deer standing among tall, dark tree trunks. The left side glows with layered reds, oranges, and yellows representing the colors of fall, while the right side shifts into a deep blue night sky dotted with faint stars, creating a striking contrast between the warmth of autumn and the coolness of night. The painting rests on fallen leaves. Can you please like, comment, or share my photo? I’m just trying to find out if people read the text.
November 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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This dapper gentleman rabbit is part of my portrait series on interoffice envelopes. I’ve loved #Steampunk for decades, so I drew this refined rabbit with gears, goggles, and charm. My small contribution to the world of steampunk style.

#Art #MarkerArt #OriginalArt #BSkyArt #SkyArt #AltText
A detailed marker drawing titled Tea at the Gearworks shows a steampunk rabbit standing beneath an ornate arch reminiscent of an old theater or bar. The rabbit wears round goggles and a tall top hat decorated with brass gears, pipes, and tiny machinery. He’s dressed in a waistcoat and long brown coat over a T-shirt printed with a steampunk-style heart—split open to reveal inner gears. Behind him, the arch’s curved frame is lined with small gear motifs and industrial flourishes, suggesting a mix of elegance and mechanical craftsmanship. The drawing is on a reused interdepartmental envelope with blacked-out writing, adding texture and contrast to the image. In the bottom corner, the work is signed by the artist. Can you please like, comment, or share my photo? I’m just trying to find out if people read the text. A close-up view of Tea at the Gearworks focuses on the rabbit’s upper body and head. His brass goggles glint over one eye, and his top hat tilts slightly, showing off detailed gears and tiny tubing. His expression is calm and curious, as though he’s waiting for company. The texture of the reused interdepartmental envelope shows faint text, scribbles, and punch holes behind the art, giving the mechanical fantasy character a grounded, tactile feel. The shading in warm browns and golds enhances the vintage steampunk mood. In the corner, the artwork is signed by the artist. Can you please like, comment, or share my photo? I’m just trying to find out if people read the text.
October 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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We have a lot of native coneflowers in our yard — and #Bees! 🐝 We try to keep everything native in our gardens to help #NativeBees and other native friends like birds and insects.

#Art #EnvelopeArt #MarkerArt #OriginalArt #BSkyArt #SkyArt #AltText #NatureArt
A drawing titled Late Summer Dinner on a yellow inter-office envelope. The art shows a small bee hovering above three pinkish-purple coneflowers with golden centers and green stems. Scribbled-out names and writing from the reused envelope peek through the drawing, adding texture and layers to the scene. The bee’s wings are outlined with “Buzz” handwritten nearby, giving it a playful touch. The piece captures a late summer moment of nature’s calm persistence amid the ordinary office world.
October 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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I felt like showing the folder of all my #EnvelopeArt I’ve done so far. It’s been such a fun ongoing project, turning old inter-departmental envelopes into tiny art pieces. Hope you think it’s cool, amazing, or at least interesting to look at.

#Art #Markers #MarkerArt #OriginalArt #BSkyArt #SkyArt
October 26, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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Late for #BlueSkyArtShow, but I didn’t finish my #Relax moon until late last night. I love seeing the moon during the day, and that’s what this painting represents. I was going to add fall leaves but felt it was finished once I added the clouds.

#Acrylic #Art #AcrylicPainting #SkyArt #Painting
A painting of the moon hanging in a blue evening sky, surrounded by soft, wispy clouds brushed with warm pink and peach tones from the setting sun. The sky feels calm and open — that quiet moment when daylight fades but night hasn’t quite arrived. Painted in acrylic on 12x18 watercolor paper (140#), the texture of the paper adds a gentle grain to the brushstrokes, giving the sky and clouds a natural, flowing look. The moon’s surface is softly mottled with pale blues and grays, floating above the fading light. Can you please like, comment, or share my photo? I’m just trying to find out if people read the text.
October 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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This is Tom the Slug. Technically he isn’t a slug—slugs don’t have feet—but he doesn’t care about being mislabeled. He’s just happy smelling #Flowers and befriending #Bees.

#Art #MarkerArt #Markers #OriginalArt #EnvelopeArt #AltText #BSkyArt #SkyArt #Collage
A bright green slug named Tom, with big round eyes and a silly smile, crawls along the bottom of a yellow inter-departmental envelope. He’s next to a pink coneflower marked with a little sign that says “Tom the Slug.” Several bees buzz happily around him. The background is shaded blue for the sky, while bold black lines crisscross behind him—scribbled-out signatures from the original envelope. The scene feels playful, like Tom is enjoying smelling flowers and playing with bees. Can you please like, comment, or share my art? I’m just trying to find out if people read the text.
October 2, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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I’m working on a new “Framed” series on my interdepartmental envelopes — drawing creatures and whatever else comes to mind that I can put into a frame. This one is an aristocrat hippo proudly showing off his wealth.

#Friday #MarkerArt #Markers #OriginalArt #ArtShare #AltText #BSkyArt #SkyArt
Envelope artwork of Baron Augustus Marshborne, a stately hippo imagined as a noble landowner in an alternate, animal-run world. The Baron is drawn in rich teal marker tones, wearing a formal suit with layered jackets and golden buttons. Around his thick neck sits a crisp white shirt and a bold, bright red cravat tied neatly. Atop his broad head rests a large powdered wig made of tight, exaggerated curls, giving him an air of aristocratic drama. His expression is calm yet watchful, a steady gaze that feels both dignified and delightfully whimsical. The portrait is framed in multiple ornate layers. Closest to the figure is a black scalloped border drawn in heavy marker strokes, almost like a hand-inked frame. Surrounding that is a second scalloped edge in golden yellow, accented with small red dots, all outlined again in black to give the frame dimension and weight. Together, these layered borders create the effect of an elaborate picture frame, setting the Baron apart from the rest of the envelope. Behind him, the envelope’s original printed grid and handwritten names—now scribbled out—remain faintly visible, reminding the viewer that this artwork lives on a humble inter-departmental envelope repurposed into a miniature canvas. Orange dotted patterns fill the background, adding warmth and playful energy, contrasting with the Baron’s serious attire. Can you please like, comment, or share my art? I’m just trying to find out if people read the text.
September 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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It’s been a while since I’ve shared any #Art ✏️ BUT…Someone stuck a Just Peachy sticker on this envelope, soo I had to turned it into a goofy #Drawing of a peach eating it. A little #MarkerArt fun to get back into posting.

#OriginalArt #Creative #SkyArt #BSkyArt #Art #Thursday #Markers
On a tan inter-departmental envelope, a large, round peach is drawn in marker with a playful cartoon face. The peach has shiny black eyes, rosy cheeks, and small boots for feet. A green leaf sprouts from the stem. In its mouth is a colorful sticker that reads “Just Peachy” in retro rainbow letters. Below the peach, handwritten text says “Mmm! Peachy.” The envelope’s printed lines and hole punches show through the drawing, adding to the layered, mixed-media feel. Can you please like, comment, or share my photo? I’m just trying to find out if people read the text.
September 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Update on my Spoon Guardians! 🌱 They’ve survived 3+ months—through eyes falling off, knockovers, and tree growth. Even cleanup crews left them standing! That makes me so happy. #StreetArt #PublicArt #Art #OriginalArt
September 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Native bees are everywhere in my yard these days. For #MacroMonday I present another fuzzy friend—a native common #bumblebee. But really, is there anything common about how cute they are? 🐝💛

#EastCoastKin #SaveTheBees #Macro #Nature #Photography #NativeBee #NaturePhotography #Nikon #Sigma
A close-up macro photograph of a fuzzy bumblebee resting on and gathering nectar from a bright yellow sunflower variety, set against a clear blue sky. The bee’s delicate wings catch the light, showing fine detail in their structure. The sunflower’s long petals stretch outward, some softly blurred into the background. Taken with a Nikon Z6 III camera paired with a Sigma 105mm f/2.8 Macro lens. 👉 If you read this alt text, please like, share, and/or comment. I’m just trying to see if people read the text.
August 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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I love crows—they’re such wonderful birds, how could anyone not? I’ve tried to befriend them, but I guess I don’t bring enough treats. Here’s a quick marker sketch of a crow on one of my envelopes.

#WackyWednesday #Art #Markers #MarkerArt #OriginalArt #SciFi #WednesdayVibes
A hand-drawn crow in flight, created with markers on a neon-green inter-departmental envelope. The crow’s wings stretch wide, dark feathers layered with deep purples and black strokes. Its eye is alert, beak pointed forward, as if mid-glide across the page. The lined envelope background, with printed text and hole punches, contrasts sharply with the bold strokes of the bird. The title “Watching from Above” is written in black ink on the left side. Please like, share, and/or comment and let me know that you read my alt text.
August 20, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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My #Tuesday photo is of late-season strawberry blossoms 🌸 The plants are still working to bring a few fall berries. I love having fruit plants mixed with native flowers—it helps both humans and wildlife.

#Macro #Nature #MacroPhotography #Photography #NaturePhotography #Nikon #Sigma #Flowers
Macro photograph of two bright strawberry blossoms, their petals glowing hot pink against a soft, blurred green-and-brown background. The centers are golden yellow, dotted with pollen and tiny details that hint at the fruit to come. One blossom is in sharp focus while the other fades softly into the blur, giving depth and dimension. Below them, an out-of-focus bud hints at new blooms still to arrive. The image is playful and symbolic—the flowers are “pre-strawberries,” capturing the stage just before fruiting begins. Photographed with a Nikon Z6 III paired with a Sigma 105mm f/2.8 Macro lens, which highlights the fine textures and subtle gradients of color. The shallow depth of field creates a dreamy bokeh, emphasizing the delicate details of the blossom about to transform into summer’s sweetness. Can you please like, share, or comment if you read the text? I’m just trying to find out if people read alt text.
August 19, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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The life of a solitary #NativeBumblebee: busy days with flowers and friends, then a quiet evening curled in the soft, #Purple #Phlox petals. A tiny moment of #Peaceful beauty.
#MacroMonday #EastCoastKin #SaveTheBees #Macro #Nature #Photography #NativeBees #NaturePhotography #Nikon #Sigma
Macro photograph of a fuzzy native bumblebee nestled deep within the cluster of a bright purple phlox flower. The bee’s golden-orange thorax glows warmly in the fading evening sunlight, framed by overlapping petals and unopened buds. Its wings, partly visible, catch a faint shimmer but are tucked close to its body as it settles in to rest. The petals around it are a vibrant mix of magenta and violet, some blurred in the foreground and edges, creating a dreamy, layered effect. The green background is soft and out of focus, enhancing the intimacy of the scene. The composition conveys the quiet stillness of dusk, capturing the tender moment when bees curl into blossoms for the night. Taken with a Nikon Z6 III paired with a Sigma 105mm f/2.8 Macro lens. In the lower left corner, text reads: “In for the Night, Copyright © 2025.” Can you please like, comment, or share my photo? I’m just trying to find out if people read the text.
August 18, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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I've so many #Milkweed in my yard—different kinds! It feels rare to spot a #Monarch caterpillar on them. We’ve been transforming our yard into a haven for bees and butterflies for years. Monarchs fly by often, but it’s special when one trusts us with their baby.

#Stunday #EastCoastKin #Photography
Wide, horizontal macro photograph of a monarch caterpillar stretched along the top surface of a green milkweed leaf. The leaf runs on a diagonal from the bottom-left corner toward the upper-right, its midrib forming a pale line that guides the eye. The caterpillar’s head is at the right side of the frame, slightly lifted as if testing the air; the longer front tentacles curve upward and the shorter rear tentacles trail behind. Its body shows the classic monarch pattern—clean, repeating bands of lemon-yellow, inky black, and thin white rings—each glossy segment catching a soft highlight. Very shallow depth of field keeps the head and a few middle segments crisp while the rest of the body and leaf fade gently out of focus. Along the leaf you can see faint texture and a few tiny specks, with the edge of the leaf feathering into blur. The background is a smooth, creamy bokeh gradient—mauve and rose tones blending into muted greens and browns—creating generous negative space in the upper left that makes the caterpillar’s stripes pop. Light is soft and diffused, with no harsh shadows; the overall mood is quiet and intimate, like peeking into a miniature world. In the lower-right corner, a small artist mark and the yellow title text read “Teenage Monarch” with a copyright notice. Technical note (at the artist’s request): captured with a Nikon Z6 III paired with a Sigma 105mm f/2.8 Macro lens. Please like, share and/or comment on my photo to let me know that your read my alt text.
August 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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This is Sandie the Crab 🦀 Just a tiny 1-inch doodle on a green inter-departmental envelope. She loves morning walks across long black lines and chatting about handwriting.

#Art #MarkerArt #Markers #OriginalArt #Sunday #EnvelopeArt #AltText #BSkyArt #Sunday #SundayFunDay
A tiny drawing, just over an inch wide, titled Sandie the Crab. The cartoonish crab is rendered in marker on a green interdepartmental envelope, with big round eyes and speckled brown coloring. Sandie appears to be scuttling across a bold black line of printed text on the envelope, her claws lifted as if mid-step. The background shows faint writing, hole punches, and envelope grid lines, giving the playful crab a setting that feels both office-like and whimsical. Can you please like, comment, or share my art? I’m just trying to find out if people read the text.
August 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Had extra time before work, so I took my camera and macro lens out and captured this ladybug. It took 10 photos to get one in focus—she was so small and wouldn’t hold still for me!

#Nature #BugLife #BackyardNature #EastCoastKin #Photography #MacroPhotography #NaturePhotography #Friday #FridayVibes
A close-up macro photograph titled Morning Walk shows a vivid red ladybug perched on the petal of a bright yellow chrysanthemum, its black-spotted shell catching the light. The shallow depth of field blurs the background into a smooth wash of greens, purples, and golds, pulling all attention to the insect’s delicate form. Captured during a in my yard with my Nikon Z6 III paired with a Sigma 105mm f/2.8 Macro lens, out of the 10 shots I took of the ladybug only one was in focus. Can you please like, comment, or share my photo? I’m just trying to find out if people read the text.
August 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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We stayed in #LittleVenice #London on our #Vacation. This #PenAndInk #Marker #Drawing is from a #Photograph I took. I’m not one for precision, so I call this my scribble #Crosshatch.

#Art #Markers #MarkerArt #DrawingArt #ArtistOnBluesky #Illustration #OriginalArt #Friday #FridayVibes #AltText
Pen-and-ink with marker drawing of a brick canal wall in Little Venice, London, along the Grand Union Canal, seen from water level. The textured hatching creates depth in the bricks, mortar, and shimmering canal water. Three bricked-in archways break up the wall’s rhythm, shadows adding dimension. A small calico cat sits near the lower right, its colors blending so well with the bricks it’s almost hidden. Above, a stone ledge and iron fence hint at a walkway and greenery beyond. The scene is quiet, the cat’s presence subtle, inviting viewers to search for it. Artwork based on a photo taken from a canal boat.
August 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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The mail guy dared me with a completely black dept. env. I accepted and drew with #Metallic #Sharpie, this friendly #Robot, giving a safe haven to his friends. I used #TombowMarkers to make the details of the #Drawing

#WackyWednesday #Art #Markers #MarkerArt #OriginalArt #SciFi #WednesdayVibes
“Tinker Protector” — On an orange interdepartmental envelope, the background has been completely filled in with dense black Sharpie, leaving only faint traces of the original printed text and hole punches visible. Over this dark field, the entire scene — robot, cat, grass, and flowers — has been drawn in silver Sharpie, a flat metallic medium that catches light but usually lacks depth. Water-based markers in blues, purples, greens, and pinks have been layered on top to shade and shape the forms, making them pop vividly from the black background. At the center, a small, round, friendly robot with gears, rivets, and a kind smile holds a large green leaf like an umbrella. A green glass dome tops its head, where a delicate dragonfly rests as if drawn to the robot’s calm presence. Below, a spotted gray cat sits in the grass, tail curled, surrounded by pink wildflowers, looking straight out of the picture and breaking the fourth wall. The combination of metallic flatness and hand shading turns this into a whimsical scene where technology and nature feel both charming and alive.
August 13, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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In a world of #Jagged shapes, sharp corners, and pointy edges, there’s always something fuzzy — #Bees.

#EastCoastKin #BlueSkyArtShow #NativeBees #Photography #BlueSkyPhotography #NaturePhotography #PhonePhotography #iPhonePhotography
Close-up of two fuzzy bumblebees perched on the pink-purple buds of a Joe-Pye weed flower. One bee faces the camera directly, its dark eyes and antennae in sharp focus, while the other is angled slightly to the side. The background is softly blurred with green leaves and dappled light, drawing attention to the bees and flowers. Can you please like, comment, or share my photo? I’m just trying to find out if people read the text.
August 9, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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I was gonna come on #BlueSky and rant about a political article I just read. But I decided to edit and post a photo I took during my morning walk. #BlueSkyPhotography #EastCoastKin #Wednesday #Sunrise #MorningVibes #NaturePhotography
A wide expanse of vivid green grass slopes gently toward a dense tree line in the distance. Above the trees, the early morning sky glows softly, transitioning from pale gold near the horizon to a light blue higher up. Fluffy clouds scattered across the sky are lit with warm tones of pink and peach from the low sun, while delicate streaks of cloud form subtle patterns between them. Captured on an iPhone during a morning walk, the peaceful scene feels calm and open, with the quiet promise of a new day.
August 6, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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Happy #HumpDay! Sometimes when I’m at a loss for what to #Draw, I fall back on the idyllic images in my head from the 80s. A child on a swing with birds flying across the sky feels like it belongs on a vintage greeting card.

#Wednesday #WednesdayVibes #Art #Collage #Markers #MarkerArt #OriginalArt
A marker drawing on a reused interdepartmental envelope shows the back of a girl in a deep pink dress sitting on a swing. Her small feet dangle above the ground, while her red shoes rest neatly on a patch of green grass below. The sky is filled with black silhouettes of birds in flight, creating a slightly eerie yet peaceful atmosphere. The background is covered with scribbled-out names and writing, adding texture and depth to the scene. Can you please like, comment, or share my photo? I’m just trying to find out if people read the text.
July 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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While taking #MacroMonday shots of flowers in my yard, I disturbed this tiny #Spider. For something so small, it acted like the alpha! I let it think so, though I really just wanted to boop its cute little head. 🕷️

#Macro #Nature #Photography #BlueSkyPhotography #NaturePhotography
A tiny spider perches delicately on the edge of a green succulent, often called “chickadees,” its fine web strands glistening faintly in the light. The succulent’s smooth, rounded leaves are edged with subtle hints of brown and red, creating a soft, natural gradient. The spider, small and hesitant, seems caught mid-movement, almost as if pausing to glare at the camera for intruding on its peaceful corner. The background fades into a dreamy blur of green, making the spider and the succulent leaf stand out in crisp focus. This macro photograph was taken with a Nikon Z6 III paired with a Sigma 105mm f/2.8 Macro lens. Can you please like, comment, or share my photo? I’m just trying to find out if people read the text.
July 21, 2025 at 10:56 AM