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Justin Bartels
@bartelsphoto.bsky.social
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Citizen of Earth. “Leave it better than you found it”. Visual Artist based in San Diego, California.
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What a beautiful sunset on Thanksgiving! Was at our friends place in Point Loma and was marveling the view back to downtown! Thankful for wonderful memories like these. Hope you and your family had a great holiday!
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#sunset #sandiego #sandiegophotographer #sunsets #pointloma
Downtown San Diego at Sunset Downtown San Diego at Sunset Downtown San Diego at Sunset
November 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Thankful for all the kind spirited people in my life and in the world. Those supporting their families, communities and the environments they live in. This planet thrives on people making choices beyond themselves and for the greater good. Wishing you and your family peace and joy this holiday!
Sunset seascape long exposures at Windansea Beach Sunset seascape long exposures at Windansea Beach Sunset seascape long exposures at Windansea Beach
November 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Had fun yesterday shooting at Windansea Beach in La Jolla! Experimented with slow and long exposures to show some motion in the ocean!
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#shotwithcanon #canonusa #beach #lajolla #socal #sandiego #california #motion #ocean #seascape #fineart #photography #fineartphotography
Slow shutter motion shot of ocean wave breaking
November 26, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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Last night’s sunset at Torrey Pines State Reserve along the coast in San Diego, California.
#blueskyartshow #photography #sunset #delmar #sandiego #landscape
Sunset at Torrey Pines State Reserve Sunset at Torrey Pines State Reserve Sunset at Torrey Pines State Reserve Sunset at Torrey Pines State Reserve
November 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Andromeda shot with the @seestar.bsky.social S50 in San Diego, California. One hour 35 minute long mosaic.
#blueskyartshow #photography #seestar #space #galaxy #astrophotography
Andromeda Galaxy
November 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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🦋 are incredible! Love the tiny little scales that make up a butterflies wings!
Shot with @canonusa.bluesky R10 with the 85RF Macro lens.
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#canonusa #shotwithcanon #macro #macrophotography #macrogrammers #nature #naturephotography #butterfly #butterflyphotography
Macro photo of butterfly wing Macro photo of butterfly wing Macro photo of butterfly wing Macro photo of butterfly wing
November 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Jumping Spiders in our yard and on my wife’s car!
Shot with @canonusa.bsky.social R7 with 85RF and extenders.
#jumpingspiders #spider #macro #macrophotography #photography #blueskyartshow #shotwithcanon #jumpingspider #nature #naturephotography
Macro shot of jumping spider Macro shot of jumping spider on plant Macro shot of jumping spider on plant Macro shot of jumping spider on plant
November 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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We flourish when we let the light guide us.
Had fun with projectors and color led’s.
Talent @casey_bartels
📷 @canonusa R6II with 24-70RF
#canonusa #shotwithcanon #colors #studio #studiophotography #editorial #sandiego #sandiegophotographer #sandiegophotography #model #fashion #fashionphotography
Mixed race fashion model with projected flowers and colorful background Mixed race fashion model with projected flowers and colorful background Mixed race fashion model with projected flowers and colorful background Mixed race fashion model with projected flowers and colorful background
November 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Walking around the neighborhood we saw some Sulphur Caterpillars chomping away so got the macro lens and some extenders to show their beautiful details.
📷 @canonusa R6II with 85RF
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#shotwithcanon #canonusa #rfshooters #bugs #caterpillars #butterfly #macro #blueskyartshow #macrophotography
Sulphur butterfly in caterpillar stage Sulphur butterfly in caterpillar stage Sulphur butterfly in caterpillar stage Sulphur butterfly in caterpillar stage
November 11, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Great to visit the two tidepools in La Jolla during our King Tides on Friday and Saturday! Shot at the tidepools south of the Marine Room and north of the Scripps Pier.
Shot with @canonusa R6II

#shotwithcanon #canonusa #lajolla #socal #sandiego #sandiegophotographer #sandiegophotography #sunset
Low tide sunset in La Jolla, San Diego, California Low tide tide pools at sunset in La Jolla, San Diego, California Low tide sunset in La Jolla, San Diego, California Low tide tide pools at sunset in La Jolla, San Diego, California
November 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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In The Spotlight
Sometimes we cower when the spotlight is pointed at us. Sometimes we shine. Let your light shine!
📷 Canon R6II with 24-70RF
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#canonusa #red #fashion #fashionphoto #fashionphotography #fashionphotographer #editorialphotography #photoshoot #sandiegophotographer #blueskyartshow
Fashion Model with Red Dress in Studio Lighting Fashion Model with Red Dress in Studio Lighting Fashion Model with Red Dress in Studio Lighting Fashion Model with Red Dress in Studio Lighting
November 7, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Full Beaver Moon last night!
Setup the @canonusa R7 at 600mm zoom.
Tried to frame it through some tree branches.
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#shotwithcanon #canonusa #rfshooters #moon #fullmoon #moonphotography #night #nightphotography #astrophotography #sandiego #sandiegophotography #sandiegophotographer
Full Moon Full Moon Full Moon
November 6, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Our little “Baby Boy” Allen’s hummingbird from our backyard. Shot with @canonusa.bsky.social R6II
#hummingbird #bird #photography #blueskyartshow
#birdphotography
Allen Hummingbird Portrait Allen Hummingbird Allen’s Hummingbird
November 6, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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Surfers at Sunset
Shot at Blacks Beach in La Jolla, San Diego, California.
#photography #blueskyartshow #sunset #surf #sandiego #lajolla #surfer
Surfer at Sunset at Blacks Beach Surfer at Sunset at Blacks Beach Surfer at Sunset at Blacks Beach
November 4, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Some macro photography love at school! Took the @canonusa.bsky.social R10 with a 85mm Macro lens.
#photography #macro #bugs
Preying Mantis Macro Bird Grasshopper Macro of a Fly Orbweever Spider
October 24, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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TEXTURA
Our neighborhood Eucalyptus tree in evening light.

#texture #tree #photography #Blueskyartshow
October 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Sunday Break Mode
Shot at the Imperial Sand Dunes in Southern California.
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#sanddunes #desert #socal #california #fashion #photography #blueskyartshow #fashionphotography
Fashion model on sand dunes
October 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Loved our Hawk Walk experience at the Avian Behavior Conservancy in Escondido, California.
#harrishawk #hawk #birdphotography #birdofprey #birdsinflight #raptor #nature #photography #wildlife #blueskyartshow
Harris Hawk in Flight Harris Hawk Harris Hawk in Flight Harris Hawk in Flight
October 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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View of Moorea from the west coast of Tahiti in French Polynesia.
#frencholynesia #tahiti #moorea #blueskyartshow #nature #travel #photography #landscape #landscapephotography
View of Moorea from the west coast of Tahiti in French Polynesia. View of Moorea at sunset from the west coast of Tahiti in French Polynesia. View of Moorea from the west coast of Tahiti in French Polynesia. View of Moorea at sunset from the west coast of Tahiti in French Polynesia.
October 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Photos from the SuperGirlPro in Oceanside, California. Top female surfers in a WSL event.
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#blueskyartshow #photography #surfing #surfergirls #oceanside #california
September 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Some liquid gold in Moorea French Polynesia.
Shot with @canonusa.bsky.social R6II
#blueskyartshow #photographt #blueskyphotography #sunset #nature #moorea #frenchpolynesia
September 12, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Had a beautiful sunset on Labor Day, September 1st, 2025. Shot at Windansea Beach in La Jolla, San Diego, California.
Stills shot with @apple iPhone 15ProMax.
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#djiglobal #sunset #socal #sandiego #california #lajolla #windansea #beach #californiacoast #skypixel #photography #blueskyartshow
Long exposure photo of water crashing over rocks at sunset at Windansea Beach, La Jolla, San Diego, California. Long exposure photo of water crashing over rocks at sunset at Windansea Beach, La Jolla, San Diego, California. Long exposure photo of water crashing over rocks at sunset at Windansea Beach, La Jolla, San Diego, California. Long exposure photo of water crashing over rocks at sunset at Windansea Beach, La Jolla, San Diego, California.
September 11, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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Loved watching the surfers paddle out and charge at Teahupo’o in Tahiti!
Photos shot with @canonusa R6II with 100-400RF.
Video shot with iPhone 15ProMax
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#teahupoo #surf #wave #tahiti #travel #frenchpolynesia #surfing #surfer #surfersparadise #paradise
Naiki Vaast in the barrel at Teahupo’o, Tahiti, French Polynesia. Naiki Vaast surfing at Teahupo’o, Tahiti, French Polynesia.
September 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Vertical frame Flying the @djiglobal Mini4Pro at Windansea in La Jolla, San Diego, California.
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#windansea #lajolla #sandiego #l#beachlife #california #dji #djiglobal
September 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Nothing quite like the experience of snorkeling and a Sea Turtle cruises on by! Very undisturbed by our presence as they ate the seaweed and coral. Hopefully this peaceful moments will bring some joy!
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#photography
#seaturtle #underwater #moorea #frenchpolynesia #islandlife #nature #ocean
Sea turtle swimming by coral reef in Moorea, French Polynesia Sea turtle swimming by coral reef in Moorea, French Polynesia
September 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM