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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
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#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
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#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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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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#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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#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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#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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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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#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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#Flyday
#Scape

#Sunset #Flying #Travel #Nature #OnlyBeautifulThings #PanoPhotos #Panoramic #GoldenHour #PhotoHour #Skyscape #ArtInNature #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #AltText
The photo captures a scenic view from an airplane window during a sunset. The image is dominated by the silhouette of the airplane's wing on the right side, framed against the vibrant sky. The sky displays horizontal bands of color, transitioning from a deep, dark blue at the top to striking orange, red, and pink hues closer to the horizon. The horizon line is sharp and dark, silhouetting the landscape below. The lighting creates a dramatic contrast between the bright, colorful sky and the dark foreground elements, conveying a calm and picturesque atmosphere. 
November 14, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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#Scape
#ForestFriday

#Forest #TeePee #BigHornMountains #Travel #NaturePhotography #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #AltText
The photo displays a dense forest of tall, slender pine trees characterized by numerous straight, unbranched trunks. The trees have green foliage clustered near their tops.The ground is covered in a thick layer of reddish-brown pine needles and some sparse green undergrowth. A teepee-like structure made of branches can be seen in the center-right background. The lighting is overcast, creating a muted and natural color palette throughout the scene.
November 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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#UrbanGaze

#Sunrise #GoldenHour #Port #Travel #UrbanPhotography #Scape #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #AltText
The photo captures a sunrise over a busy commercial port. The sky is filled with dramatic, large, billowing dark clouds that contrast sharply with the bright, warm yellow and orange light of the rising sun peeking through the gaps. The lighting creates a beautiful interplay of light and shadow across the scene. An airplane can be seen flying in the upper right portion of the sky. The water in the foreground reflects the warm light, appearing calm and slightly rippled. Moored along the docks are several large cruise ships and other industrial vessels. The right side of the image shows typical port infrastructure, including large cranes and brightly lit dock areas, indicating ongoing industrial activity. The overall atmosphere is one of serene beauty juxtaposed with the functional activity of a working port at a transitional time of day.
November 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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#ColorADay #RedWed

#Flowers #BloomScrolling #FlowerPhotography #Nature #Macro #MacroPhotography #ArtInNature #TheLittleThings #SmallWonders #OnlyBeautifulThings #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #AltText
This is a macro photograph focusing on the central reproductive structures of a red hibiscus flower. The image sharply captures the flower's pistil and stamens against a softly blurred, deep red background. The primary colors are vibrant red and bright yellow. The central style column is red, branching out into several distinct red stigmas. Surrounding these are numerous yellow anthers, covered in pollen. The composition emphasizes the intricate details and texture of the flower's center, highlighting the contrast between the smooth red surfaces and the granular yellow pollen.
November 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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First #snowfall 🤍❄️

#ThickTrunkTuesday
#TextureTuesday

#Snow #WNC #Winter #Trees #Nature #Forest #Fall #ArtIsNature #OnlyBeautifulThings #PeacefulPost #SimplePleasures #ArtYear #NaturePhotography #Landscape #LandscapePhotography #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #AltText
This photo depicts a wintry forest scene with a light dusting of snow covering the ground and tree branches. The foreground features a large, bare-branched tree on the left, with some brown leaves still attached. The background is a dense collection of trees, creating a hazy, muted landscape due to ongoing snowfall. The overall color palette is composed of grays, whites, and browns. 
November 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Good morning! 💙

#BlueSkyMonday
#MonochromeMonday

#BlueMonday #Blue #PanoPhotos #Panoramic #Travel #OnlyBeautifulThings #Aerial #Coast #Coastline #Rivers #Ocean #Sea #Landscape #LandscapePhotography #Nature #NaturePhotography #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #AltText
This aerial photograph displays a prominent example of a braided river system where the river splits into numerous shallow channels that diverge and rejoin along its course. This braiding is caused by the uneven deposition of large amounts of sediment carried by the river. The lighter-colored, sediment-laden water of the river contrasts sharply with the deeper blue of the Atlantic Ocean it flows into. The upper portion of the image is covered by a layer of white clouds.
November 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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#Stunday
#BirdOfTheDay #Gull #Standing
#ColorADay #OrangeSun
#SilentSunday

#Nature #Birds #Sunset #Coast #OnlyBeautifulThings #PeacefulPost #PhotoHour #GoldenHour #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #Wildlife #NaturePhotography #EastCoastKin #AltText
This photo captures a serene sunset scene over the Gulf of Mexico.. The sun is a bright orb setting on the horizon behind a silhouetted, dilapidated wooden pier. The water reflects the warm colors of the sky, creating a mix of orange, yellow, and blue hues. In the foreground, a single seagull is perched on a dark, triangular post, also in silhouette. The pier in the background has several other birds roosting on its structure. The overall mood is peaceful and tranquil.
November 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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#Misty morning window view.
Full disclosure: I've been absent due to a backwards fall on an escalator. I do my own stunts - just never intentionally! 🤸‍♀️
#Stunday
#SilentSunday
#Nature #Trees #PhotoHour #Autumn #PeacefulPost #OnlyBeautifulThings #Breathe #PhotographersOfBluesky #EastCoastKin #AltText
The photo depicts a foggy forest scene during late autumn. The image is dominated by a variety of trees, many of which are deciduous and have lost their leaves, with two prominent bare-branched trees in the foreground. Evergreen trees are visible on the left and in the background, partially obscured by a thick layer of mist. The ground is covered with fallen brown leaves, and a faint trail can be seen winding through the center of the frame.
November 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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I'm been sick for a while so no going out to shoot autumn photos. But, took a little video off my back porch because the woods are really pretty and there's some psithurism going on! Turn volume low cuz my cell mic amplifies too much. 😊✌️

#BlueSkyArtShow #autumn

#PhotographersOfBluesky #AltText
November 1, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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#BlueSkyArtShow #Autumn

#WNC #Aerial #Mountains #MountainScape #Nature #Fall #FallColors #OnlyBeautifulThings #PeacefulPost #Travel #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #PhotographersofBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #AltText
This photo is an aerial view of a vast mountainous landscape in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The image shows multiple ridges covered in dense forest, with a mix of green and autumn colors. A small, cleared green field is visible among the hills in the middle ground. In the distance, layers of mountains fade into a hazy, blue horizon under a clear sky.
November 1, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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#Scape
#ForestFriday

#Autumn #Fall #WNC #Forest #Trees #OnlyBeautifulThings #TheLittleThings #Nature #Landscape #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #AltText
This is a photograph of a dense forest during the autumn season. The image is filled with a variety of trees and foliage displaying a range of colors, including vibrant yellows, greens, orange and red. The composition creates a sense of depth, with a mix of bare branches and trees still holding their leaves. The overall scene captures the natural, immersive feel of a woodland area in the fall.
October 31, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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#31DaysOfHalloween
#ColorADay #YellowThu

#Halloween #Spooky #Candles #Candle #ArtYear #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #AltText
The photo shows a Halloween-themed pillar candle with a glowing, graduated color effect. The candle's light transitions from a bright yellow at the top to a deep orange at the bottom. The top of the candle features a black, dripping substance which runs down the sides. The candle is the sole subject of the image, set against a solid black background, which emphasizes its light and spooky aesthetic.
October 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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#UrbanGaze

#Scape #UrbanPhotography #Clouds #AerialPhotos #Travel #SkyScape #CityScape #PhotographersOfBluesky #Naturephotography #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #AltText
This photo is an aerial view of a sprawling urban landscape under a bright blue sky. The city is densely packed with buildings, crisscrossed by roads, and features several bodies of water. The perspective is from high above, from an airplane. The most prominent features of the image are the large, white, towering clouds that dominate the upper half of the frame. One particularly large cloud formation, casts a noticeable shadow over a portion of the city below.
October 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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#Scape

#Bahamas #Ocean #Seascape #Blue #Red #OnlyBeatifulThings #Nature #SimplePleasures #TheLittleThings #PeacefulPost #Landscape #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #AltText
The photo shows a bright red ball floating on the surface of a light turquoise ocean in the Bahamas under a clear blue sky with a few white clouds. The water is calm and clear, with gentle waves rippling around the ball.
October 24, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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#HumansOfBluesky

#Art #Sculpture #Humans #UrbanPhotography #PhotographersOfBluesky #EastCoastKin #AltText
Photo of an art exhibit in the Ft Lauderdale Airport. It is actually a bronze sculpture in a glass enclosure of a man/vendor taking a break from cleaning. It was so lifelike, we thought it was a live human who was going to jump up any second to scare us! Seriously!We waited! 😃 Then, we walked around to the other side where there was a plaque... Artist info: https://www.broward.org/Arts/PublicArt/Pages/Artwork.aspx?=1328
October 16, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Combining several prompts 'cuz losing internet tomorrow morning when we board the cruise ship. 🚢

#WindowsonWednesday #WednesdayWindows
#UrbanGaze
#Scape
#Flyday

#PanoPhotos #CityScape #AerialPhotos #Travel #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #LandscapePhotography #EastCoastKin #AltText
This photo shows the skyline of Ft Lauderdale, Florida, with a mix of modern skyscrapers and high-rise buildings. The buildings are visible above a line of green trees and foliage in the foreground. The sky above is filled with a mix of white and gray clouds against a blue background. The photo was taken from the airplane as we approached the airport.
October 16, 2025 at 12:44 AM