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debbywitha_y
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#EastCoastKin Art Collective member

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debbywitha_y @debbolita.bsky.social · Apr 17
Just some little mushrooms as a thank you to everyone for your likes, reposts, and inclusion into your realms. The positivity and kindness on Bluesky are good for our souls. Thank you all. 💙
#photography #nature #mushrooms #FungiFriends #BloomScrolling #OnlyBeautifulThings #KindnessMatters #AltText
Closeup color photo of a cluster of tiny yellow mushrooms called Yellow Fairy Cups. They are growing out of a moss covered tree stump.
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mamady.bsky.social
Insignificant

#blueskyartshow #small #eastcoastkin #photography #nature #classicmono #monochrome #blackandwhite #b&W #art #mountainmonday #stunday #mountains #travel #nepal #hiking #himalayas #saturday #stormhour #photohour #bluesky #scape #landscape #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited
A black and white photo of two silhouetted hikers, dwarfed by Pumori’s immense sunlit icy slopes as swirling clouds drift upward, highlighting the contrast between human fragility and the mountain’s overwhelming power.
November 22, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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young-spartacus.bsky.social
'Mini Mono'

A Meadow Cranesbill from the rear highlighting its translucent, veiny petals. Negative space for effect.

Sparty 🖤🤍

#EastCoastKin #Photography
#BlueSkyArtShow #Small #Art
#BNWmacro #ClassicMono #Macro #Nature #thelittlethings #PhotographersofBluesky #BlueSkyPhotography
#Bloomscrolling
A monochrome photograph focusing on a delicate Geranium flower, captured in high-contrast. The composition is dominated by a single, fully bloomed flower positioned slightly to the right of the vertical center in the lower half of the frame. The flower's five petals are the main focal point, appearing translucent due to strong backlighting. This lighting technique emphasises the intricate network of fine veins that radiate across each petal, creating a luminous and ethereal quality. The petals seem to glow against the darker elements of the scene. Beneath the petals, the sepals and the central reproductive parts of the flower are visible as darker, more opaque shapes. A slender stem supports the bloom, extending downwards into a cluster of other elements. In the very bottom portion of the image, several other buds and seed pods of the plant are present. Some of these are in focus, while others are softly blurred, adding depth to the foreground. The background is characterised by a shallow depth of field, resulting in a smooth, abstract bokeh effect. It consists of a gradient of deep grays and blacks, completely devoid of discernible details. This dark, soft background effectively isolates the main subject, drawing the viewer's eye directly to the brightly lit flower and enhancing its delicate structure. The overall mood of the photograph is quiet, intimate, and dramatic, showcasing the fragile beauty of the natural subject through the monochromatic lens. The grayscale palette removes the distraction of colour, forcing an appreciation for form, texture, light, and shadow. The contrast between the sharp, bright subject and the soft, dark background creates a powerful visual impact. The flower appears almost suspended in darkness, a beacon of natural detail and form. The various stages of growth, from tight buds to the open bloom, suggest a natural cycle captured in a single, evocative frame.
November 22, 2025 at 10:51 AM
debbolita.bsky.social
Happy Saturday! 🐾
#Caturday

#Cats #WinnieMae #Winnie #CatsOfBluesky #CatSky #Whiskers #CatLover #CatMom #CatLady #RescueCats #AdoptDontShop #BeAGoodHuman #KindnessMatters #PetPhotos #PeacefulPost #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #AltText
This photo captures a black and white tuxedo cat, peacefully drifting into dream, indoors on a soft, light-colored blanket in front of a window. The cat is shown in a close-up profile view, with its head resting on the blanket and paws visible in the foreground. The fur is primarily black with white patches on the face, chest, and paws. She has long white eyebrows and Whiskers. The background, visible through the window, showcases a sunlit, snowy, wooded landscape - our firstsnowfallthis season.. Bare trees with warm, golden-toned trunks and branches fill the frame, contrasting with the bright light and snow on the ground. The scene suggests a calm, cozy moment inside while winter is outside.
November 22, 2025 at 1:44 PM
debbolita.bsky.social
#BlueSkyArtShow #Small
#BNWmacro
#ClassicMono

#Macro #Molting #Caterpillar #Insects #BugSky #InsectSky #Nature #SmallWonders #TheLittleThings #Wildlife #MacroPhotography #Monochrome #BnW #NaturePhotography #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #AltText
The discarded head part of a caterpillar after molting or pupating is called the head capsule or face cap. It's the hard, outer part of the head that a caterpillar sheds when it molts to grow larger. The face cap looks like a small, sometimes dark mask or helmet that is shed with the rest of the skin and is typically eaten by the caterpillar for nutrients. It is the "face" from the previous growth stage, and a new face emerges underneath before it is discarded. Caterpillars go through this process multiple times as they grow. This particular face cap was discarded during pupation.
November 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
debbolita.bsky.social
#BlueSkyArtShow #Small

#Tiny #Alpine #Flowers #BloomScrolling #Nature #TheLittleThings #SmallWonders #SimplePleasures #OnlyBeautifulThings #Breathe #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #AltText
The photo captures a close-up view of a tiny, delicate blue-purple alpine flower held gently in a person's open palm. The flower is positioned near the base of the fingers, with the person's thumb and index finger slightly touching the flower. A sleeve of bright purple fabric with small dark raindrop speckles is prominent in the upper part of the image, contrasting with the skin tones of the hand. The lighting highlights the small size and vibrant color of the flower against the textured fabric and skin.
November 22, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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marysunshineisgone.bsky.social
More wet #Scape
Leaves in a puddle.
November 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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kevinosx.bsky.social
Quiet mornings at the local ponds just as the sun is about ot rise is one of my favorite times for photography.

#photography #landscapephotography #Scape #SensoryArt #Water #sunrise
Looking across a pond at the trees on the far shore. The trees have all lost their leaves. The trunks and branches are silhouetted against the clear sky which is shades of oranges and purples and blues from the rising sun. There's a small flock of ducks swimming across the pond near the far shore.
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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riende.bsky.social
Good morning dear bs friends. Winter is knocking on the door.
Be the best you can today

#photography #fotografie #fotografía #scapes #landscape #Natuurfotografie #Naturephotography #winter #invierno
November 21, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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monika4.bsky.social
#ForestFriday
💚🌲🤍✨

Happy trails 💚✌️
To the left a big rock (on which I see two hearts 😊) and to the right a tree, both with some moss and snow. First snow as well on a path with brown leaves in the middle and some trees in the background.
November 21, 2025 at 9:14 AM
debbolita.bsky.social
Happy Friday 💙
A throwback to Spring for #ForestFriday
#Scape

#Mountains #WNC #Landscape #MountainScape #Nature #Trees #Spring #OnlyBeautifulThings #PeacefulPost #SimplePleasures #Breathe #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #AltText
The photo captures a scenic view of lush, rolling green mountains in the Blue Ridge mountain range. The landscape is entirely covered in dense forest with various shades of green foliage in springtime. The immediate foreground has some blurred branches and leaves, framing the view of the hills. Multiple layers of mountains dominate the frame, sloping downwards into valleys.
November 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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breeze420.bsky.social
"In nature, everything has a job. The job of the fog is to beautify further the existing beauties!"

-Mehmet Murat Ildan
a photo of a favorite hiking spot in the fog. a path curves through grasses with one single tree on the right. There are hills in the backgroud.
November 20, 2025 at 3:21 AM
debbolita.bsky.social
#HumansOfBluesky
#SensoryArt #Water

#Beach #Bahamas #Ocean #humans #SimplePleasures #OnlyBeautifulThings #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #AltText
This photo captures a vibrant, sunny beach scene in the Bahamas. The image is dominated by the striking turquoise waters meeting pink tinted shores (from conch shells) under a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds. Several people are seen in the crystal-clear, light-blue water. In the immediate foreground on the right, a child is actively moving into the water from the sand. Other individuals are wading or swimming further out. The sandy beach extends to the right, where a few people are relaxing. In the distance, there are some rocky outcrops and a lush green treeline along the coast. The overall atmosphere is one of tropical relaxation and enjoyment. 
November 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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albert-ibars.bsky.social
El temps es va aturar en algun moment en aquesta masia de l'Urgell.
#Fotografia #Monochrome #ClassicMono #WindowsOnWednesday #EastCoastKin
La fotografia mostra una cassola sobre d'una taula estreta de fusta que rau sota una finestra. La vegetació exterior entra a través de la persiana i dels vidres trencats i cau sobre la taula.
November 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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mstreefrog.bsky.social
A group of wiggly River Otters climbed out of the canal at Ridgefield NWR earlier in the week, covered in duckweed, and rolled about in the grass on shore for a few minutes before going back into the water to swim on their way.
#WildlifeWednesday #Mammals #PNW
📷🦊🌿
This guy has cleaned up pretty well. There were four or five otters, roiling the water and rolling about on shore. Always a treat to see them. 🙂 The otter in the background shows the duckweed that they were contending with, the canal was pretty well covered in the stuff.
November 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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briansmith-photos.bsky.social
#BirdoftheDay is #Round, and I immediately knew it had to be an American Coot - out of water - as in water they doun't look this shape at all. #Birds #EastCoastKin #Photography 🪶
An American Coot standing in shallow water so its whole round body is out of the water. Pecking at something so left some ripples where its bill had caught the water. White bill also reflected in water.
November 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
debbolita.bsky.social
#WordlessWednesday
#SensoryArt #Water

#Nature #PanoPhotos #Panoramic #PeacefulPost #OnlyBeautifulThings #Breathe #SimplePleasures #Landscape #LandscapePhotography #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #AltText
This photo captures a serene and tranquil lake scene during early morning. A layer of mist gently rises from the calm water surface, creating an ethereal and peaceful atmosphere. The still water beautifully reflects the silhouettes of the trees lining the distant shore, as well as the colors of the sky. The sky is filled with soft clouds, illuminated by the warm light of the rising sun breaking through, providing a mix of blue, grey, and yellow hues.
November 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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flightpattern.bsky.social
This probably wasn’t the intent of the #birdoftheday challenge, but I snapped this Bald Eagle landing on some interesting #round infrastructure last evening in Richmond BC. November 2025.

#birds #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography
A Bald Eagle, silhouetted against an orange sky lands on a circular wooden structure.
November 19, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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anuradhasarup.bsky.social
A Ring-necked Pheasant
Bird rounding himself up.

From a gorgeous few days in central #Spain this summer.

#birdoftheday #round #birdsseenin2025 #birdphotography
November 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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mstreefrog.bsky.social
I think this Bittern is rather #round for #BirdOfTheDay, and does double duty for #WaderWednesday
📷🪶🟤
An American Bittern in the green marsh grass of April at Ridgefield NWR.
November 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
debbolita.bsky.social
#ColorADay #RedWed
#WackyWednesdayArt

#Red #Chihuly #Glass #Sculpture #Art #NatureInArt #BotanicalArt #OnlyBeautifulThings #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #AltText
The image displays a vibrant, large-scale Chihuly glass sculpture. The chandelier installation is characterized by its striking red color and spiky, starburst form. The sculpture is composed of numerous individual, elongated glass elements that radiate outwards from a central core, creating a dynamic, explosive shape. The glass is a brilliant, saturated ruby red, appearing luminous against the dark background. Chihuly sculptures are renowned for their vibrant colors and intricate, organic designs that often resemble natural forms like plants or sea life.
November 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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marysunshineisgone.bsky.social
Quite possibly a bald-faced hornet #Stunday
A hornet hanging from a green bud.
November 2, 2025 at 1:27 AM
debbolita.bsky.social
Just an early Thanksgiving Cactus bloom on a beautiful Sunday...
#Stunday

#BloomScrolling #Flowers #Nature #FlowerPhotography #OnlyBeautifulThings #TheLittleThings #SmallWonders #SimplePleasures #Breathe #NaturePhotography #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #AltText
This photo captures a close-up of a blooming flower. The plant is often mislabeled as a Christmas cactus, but its pointed, claw-like stem edges indicate it is a Thanksgiving cactus. The flower is a vibrant orange-red color, with multiple petals that sweep backward and prominent stamens extending outward. The flower hangs down from the main plant, which is situated in a blue, ribbed pot. The background is softly blurred, showing warm, sunlit colors through a window, creating a shallow depth of field that highlights the bloom.
November 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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stevebatch.bsky.social
Christmas Cactus - the colour version of the monochrome image posted earlier today
#Flowers #BloomScrolling #FlowersOnFriday
Three white and pink Christmas Cactus flowers stand out against a black background.
November 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM
debbolita.bsky.social
#BNWmacro
#ClassicMono

#BnW #Nature #BloomScrolling #Macro #MacroPhotography #NaturePhotography #PeacefulPost #OnlyBeautifulThings #SimplePleasures #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #AltText
This is a close-up, black and white photograph of a rose plant. The image is sharply focused on a developing rose bud at the top center, which is surrounded by several leaves on a thorny stem. The leaves show some texture and detail, with slightly curled edges. The background is softly blurred with distinct circular bokeh highlights, creating a shallow depth of field that emphasizes the main subject. The overall tone is dramatic due to the high contrast and monochromatic presentation.
November 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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amygann.bsky.social
When I first joined BlueSky, I missed putting alt text in some of my early posts, so I am reposting.

A #coyote walking in Valles Caldera hunting prairie dogs (one of which injured its nose). It was spring, so it was shedding its winter coat.

#nature #wildlife #protectnature #photography #canine
A coyote is shedding its winter coat, so it looks larger and disheveled walks in the grass. Its head is down as it is hunting prairie dogs. It has a wound on its nose from its prey fighting back
November 15, 2025 at 8:15 AM