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Catherine Hartmann 🇪🇺 🇨🇵 🇧🇪 🇮🇪
@cathhart.bsky.social
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Publiciste , UE, Bruxelles Francaise, photographe amateure, grande voyageuse, aime sa bâtarde malchi Maya
EU politics, based in Brussels and citizen of the world, amateur photograph
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The Witcher - Netflix, 2019
#alphabetchallenge #WeekTforTv

#Stunday
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Great memories of an excellent hike in Luxembourg, speaking a lot of politics with @fionainlu.bsky.social when I was convinced that Russia would not invade Ukraine..
The image captures a wintery forest scene, with trees covered in frost or snow. The foreground shows a steep slope with exposed roots and fallen debris, while the background reveals denser woods with varying degrees of snow cover. The lighting is that of a sunny but cold day, enhancing the contrast between the white-covered trees and the darker foreground.
November 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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The Great British Bake Off(BBC): the mountains looking like Chantilly cream

#alphabetchallenge #WeekTforTv
#EastCoastKin
#monochrome #BNW #black-and-white
The image is a black and white photograph of a snow-covered mountain landscape. The terrain consists of rolling hills and slopes blanketed in deep snow. There are tracks indicating animal or human passage across the snowy surface. The texture of the snow is highlighted by the shadows and light, creating a dynamic visual effect. There's a sense of stark beauty and tranquility in the image.
November 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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This little fellow is a Brussels landmark, maybe his attitude is a good representation of how Belgians feel about things 🤣
Manneken Pis, Bright Festival, Brussels
#BlueSkyArtShow #Bright
#EastCoastKin
The image shows an outdoor night scene with several illuminated elements. In the foreground, there is a decorative stone planter. Behind it, a neon light sculpture depicts a boy urinating, reminiscent of the Manneken Pis statue. In the upper portion of the image, there's a building with numerous windows, and to the right, an old-fashioned street lamp with three glowing heads. The overall lighting gives a blue-purple hue to the building and a warm glow to the illuminated features. The bottom of the image is dark, showing a street.
November 15, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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I am late but it is still Friday in some parts of the world 😉
#BirdOfTheDay and todays theme set by @alan678.bsky.social is #swans
The image captures a serene, foggy scene of a lake with various birds, including swans and ducks, gracefully floating on the water. The scene is enveloped in a thick fog that obscures the details of the background, creating a soft, muted atmosphere. Several birds are scattered across the lake's surface. Two prominent white swans, one with its head submerged, take centre stage amidst the smaller ducks and coots also present. The water's surface is calm with a slight ripple. In the background, the outline of a tree line can be faintly seen through the fog, adding depth to the composition. The overall atmosphere is tranquil and ethereal, with a sense of quiet isolation enhanced by the fog.
November 15, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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Niagara falls, Canada
Spectacular!
(DYK the authorities control the water flow?)
Very good memories too

#scape
#alphabetchallenge #WeekTforTV 'Wonderfalls' 2004
#EastCoastKin
The image showcases Niagara Falls, captured from a lower vantage point, a boat. The cascading water plunges with great force, creating a misty atmosphere that obscures parts of the view. The rock formations at the base are visible, along with the turbulent water surface, reflecting the sunlight. A group of people can be seen at the top cliff, appearing as small silhouettes. The sky is a mix of blue and cloudy gray, adding to the dramatic effect of the scene.
November 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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#UnJourUnePhoto
13/11 Gris
Reine, Lofoten, Norvège, un jour de pluie

#photography #landscape #lofoten
[FR] L'image capture une vue panoramique d'un petit village côtier niché entre des montagnes imposantes sous un ciel nuageux. Le village se compose de maisons pittoresques, certaines peintes en rouge traditionnel, disséminées le long du littoral et légèrement en amont des pentes. Des bateaux de pêche sont amarrés dans le port. Les montagnes en arrière-plan sont majestueuses, leurs sommets enveloppés de brume et de nuages, créant une toile de fond spectaculaire. L'eau au premier plan est calme, reflétant la lumière tamisée du ciel couvert. [EN] The image captures a scenic view of a small coastal village nestled amongst towering mountains under a cloudy sky. The village consists of quaint houses, some painted in traditional red, scattered along the shoreline and slightly up the slopes. Fishing boats are docked in the harbour. The mountains in the background are majestic, their peaks shrouded in mist and clouds, creating a dramatic backdrop. The water in the foreground is calm, reflecting the subdued light of the overcast sky.
November 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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X-files
#alphabetchallenge #WeekTforTV
#landscape photography
#EastCoastKin
Lofoten Islands, Norway
The image captures a stunning display of the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, dancing across the night sky. The aurora presents as a vibrant, expansive green curtain, dotted with myriad stars. Below, a silhouette of mountains forms a stark contrast against the luminous sky. In the foreground, a flat, sandy surface stretches out, its texture hinted at by the long shadows cast across it. A hamlet can be seen in the distance too, materialised by lights from the buildings.
November 13, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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The Saint Quention listed Station Buffet, with its magnificent stainglass, mosaics,carpentry in grey maple framed with French polished amaranth wood.The stained-glass partitions represent locomotive wheels and the rose which adorns many St Quentin's facades
#WindowsOnWednesday #ArtDéco #EastCoastKin
The image shows an elegant Art Deco-style interior, part of the Saint Quentin train station buffet (Aisne department, north of France). The focal point is a decorative glass panel featuring intricate geometric and floral patterns in muted tones, positioned above a rectangular window with multiple panes. Below the glass panel is a counter area with two open sections framed in dark wood, a service counter. The surrounding walls are covered in a textured, marble-like finish with swirling patterns, complementing the overall design. A warm ceiling light with a geometric shade illuminates the space, adding to the vintage ambiance. This room was designed in 1926, as part of the rebuilt of the station that had burnt down. It is an astonishing piece of art, entirely restored recently and rarely open to the public.
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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'Schaufenster' #FotoVorschlag

Bêtises de Cambrai sind eine traditionelle französische Süßigkeit, die aus Cambrai, einer Stadt im Norden Frankreichs, stammt. Der Name „bêtise“ bedeutet auf Französisch „Fehler“, und die Süßigkeit soll ihren Namen erhalten haben, weil sie zufällig entstanden ist.
The picture shows the storefront of a shop called “Bêtises de Cambrai”, which specialises in traditional French sweets. The facade is painted in a rich red color with gold lettering displaying the shop name and the number 07 on both sides. The shop has two large display windows filled with colorful boxes, tins, and packages of candies, along with some decorative items. Inside, warm lighting highlights a cozy and inviting atmosphere, and a large copper candy-making pot is visible through the left window. The exterior has a classic, elegant design with marble-like panels at the base of the windows and a central door framed by glass panels. Bêtises de Cambrai are a traditional French candy originating from Cambrai, a town in northern France. They are hard mint-flavored sweets, often striped and sometimes filled with caramel. The name “bêtise” means “mistake” in French, and the candy supposedly got its name because it was created by accident in the 19th century when an apprentice made an error while preparing sweets. They are known for their refreshing taste and are considered a specialty of the region, often sold in decorative boxes as a local delicacy.
November 12, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Friends
#alphabetchallenge #WeekTforTV
#EastCoastKin
#Photography
The image shows a wide sandy beach with a calm, overcast sky. In the foreground, there are six people dressed for cold weather scattered across the sand, some standing in small groups and others walking. The beach is mostly flat, with a few rocks visible on the right side near the waterline. In the background, the sea stretches out to the horizon, where a couple of ships can be faintly seen. There is also a tall, thin pole with a marker near the water, possibly for navigation or tide measurement. The overall scene feels quiet and serene, with muted colors and soft lighting.
November 12, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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One of my favourite part of the world: Brittany
for #RockinTuesday and #TideinTuesday

#photography #landscape #EastCoastKin
The image shows a coastal landscape featuring a rocky island surrounded by water. In the foreground, there is a stretch of reddish-orange sand and weathered rocks leading toward the sea. The island in the background is composed of large, rugged boulders with patches of greenery. The sky is overcast, giving the scene a muted, cool tone, and the water appears calm with gentle waves lapping at the shore.
November 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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''*' (Joker, Freispiel)' #FotoVorschlag
Ein altes Holzradio, auf dem eine schwarze Pantherfigur thront

#artdeco #photography
The image presents a retro-themed composition with a vintage aesthetic. At the centre is an old wooden radio, with a black panther figurine perched on top. Beside the radio is a lamp with a tiger-striped shade and a potted plant, adding to the eclectic mix. The backdrop is a wallpaper with tropical jungle motifs, which contributes to the overall vintage and exotic atmosphere of the scene.
November 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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If you see this, post your bird art.

Egyptian Goose

#BirdsOfBluesky #Photography
The image features a side-view of a single Egyptian Goose. It has a pale gray body with brown wing feathers. Its neck is a lighter gray, and its head is white with a brown patch around the eye. The beak is pinkish-red at the tip. The background is a dark blue colour.
November 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Last Sunday's mist
Saint Quentin, France

Twin Peaks
#alphabetchallenge #WeekTforTV
#EastCoastKin #Photography
The image captures a serene and misty lake scene. Several ducks and a swan are floating on the calm water, with trees shrouded in fog in the background. The overall atmosphere is tranquil and somewhat enigmatic due to the heavy mist. This scene could relate to the TV show "Twin Peaks" as it often uses surreal and atmospheric settings.
November 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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"Dark" (Netflix) - German sci-fi

#alphabetchallenge #television
#EastCoastKin #monochrome #BNW #BlackAndWhite
This photo shows a foggy railway junction with multiple tracks diverging, overhead electric lines, and some signs (like the "R" sign). The sepia tone and misty atmosphere give it a nostalgic, mysterious, or even post-apocalyptic vibe. A TV show that this image strongly evokes is "Dark" (Netflix). The German sci-fi thriller often features railway tracks and tunnels as key locations, with a moody, foggy aesthetic similar to this photo. The show revolves around time travel and interconnected destinies, and train tracks symbolise choices and branching timelines.
November 10, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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Canal, Saint Quentin, France

#stunday #photography
#EastCoastKin
The image depicts a serene and misty landscape. A lake dominates the foreground, its surface reflecting the muted colorus of the scene. Along the far bank, a row of trees lines the edge, their forms softly blurred by the heavy fog. The fog is so thick that it obscures much of the background, creating a sense of depth and mystery. A few buoys or markers are visible in the water, adding a touch of human presence to the otherwise natural scene. The overall mood is tranquil and atmospheric, emphasised by the muted color palette and the soft focus of the fog.
November 9, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Piazza del Campo, Siena, Italy

#BlueSkyArtShow
#evening
#photography
##EastCoastKin
A picture of the famous historical main square of Siena, captured from the ground, covered with bricks. Medieval and Renaissance buildings are in background. Few people are seating on the ground, others are walking. The piazza is lit as it is dark, it is the evening.
November 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Oh I wish I could go back there: Whitsundays, Australia
#scape
#EastCoastKin
#photography
November 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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When the cherry trees are blooming, love it!
The Japanese tower is in the background
Brussels, Belgium

#alphabetchallenge #WeekSforShadows
#EastCoastKin
#Photography
The image features a close-up view of white and light pink blossoms hanging from tree branches, with a lush green lawn and a distant red pagoda blurring in the background. The day is bright, with a clear blue sky visible through the trees.
November 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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'Nicht ganz scharf aber trotzdem gut' #FotoVorschlag

#IMP
#photography
The image is an abstract or experimental photograph taken at night. It features blurred, streaking lines and shapes, due to involuntary motion. The colour palette is dominated by warm tones of yellow and orange, which seem to emanate from light sources within the frame. There are hints of architectural elements, such as windows or building facades, further obscured by the blur. The overall effect is a dreamlike, ethereal scene.
November 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Bluebells in the Hallerbos, Belgium, forest in April
#alphabetchallenge #WeekSforShadow
#EastCoastKin
The image shows a dense forest with tall, bare-trunked trees. The forest floor is covered in a carpet of bluebell flowers in full bloom. Patches of light filter through the canopy, illuminating sections of the flowers and tree trunks.
November 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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'Mitternacht' #FotoVorschlag
Vollmond

#FullMoon #photography #EastCoastKin
A picture of the full moon against a dark sky at this image was captured at midnight. The colour of the moon is light orange, with dark patches on its surface.
November 6, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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'Dinge die mit "D" beginnen oder so aussehen ...' #FotoVorschlag
Dunkel
Die Toskana im Regen
The image depicts an Italian rural landscape with rolling hills and a farm or rural settlement in the distance. The foreground features muddy, wet ground with a small group of trees on the left. There is also an old or broken farm equipment lying on the ground to the right of the trees. The overall tone is a bit somber or melancholic, due to the overcast weather and the muted color palette.
November 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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We are staying in Saint-Malo for #WindowsOnWednesday
Love this eclectic architectural style and that this building is still up, despite the heavy bombing during WWII of the city

📍Rue Ville Pépin, Saint-Servan, Saint-Malo
The image shows the facade of a historic building, a post office (still operating) and telegraph office, with the inscription "Postes et Télégraphes Téléphones". The building is characterised by its ornate architectural details, including decorative moldings, a sculpted head with "RF" for République Français, and the year "1913". The facade also mentions "Caisses Nationales d'Épargne et des Retraites pour la Vieillesse," as this office used to collect national savings and retirement funds for the elderly.
November 5, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Getting a bit artistic pushing the edits far 😉
Lady knitting under the shadow of the breakwater in Saint Malo
#alphabetchallenge #WeekSforShadow
#cityscape #photography #EastCoastKin
The image shows a serene beach scene. In the foreground, an elderly woman is sitting comfortably on the sand, leaning against a row of weathered wooden posts. Two people are moving about on the beach, while buildings are arranged along the shore. The sky is clear and the overall tone of the photo is one of tranquility and peacefulness. This photo was taken in Saint-Malo, Brittany, France.
November 5, 2025 at 10:36 AM