Ian Gaston Photography
@iangaston.bsky.social
Connecting deeper with nature through photography.
The mystery of coastal tafoni.
October 31, 2025 at 3:33 AM
The mystery of coastal tafoni.
A double exposure showing the juxtaposition between soft and hard.
October 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
A double exposure showing the juxtaposition between soft and hard.
The fascinating geology of the California coast. No matter how many times I photograph the same location, there is always something new to be found.
October 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The fascinating geology of the California coast. No matter how many times I photograph the same location, there is always something new to be found.
An ocean canopy. Bull kelp thriving in the beautiful blue waters of the Monterey Bay. The kelp’s pneumatocyst, a gas filled bladder, helps it stay afloat on the ocean’s surface aiding in photosynthesis process.
September 29, 2025 at 12:44 AM
An ocean canopy. Bull kelp thriving in the beautiful blue waters of the Monterey Bay. The kelp’s pneumatocyst, a gas filled bladder, helps it stay afloat on the ocean’s surface aiding in photosynthesis process.
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I’m excited to have come first place in the Woodlands category in the @natural-landscapes.bsky.social awards with this photo ‘Remnant of time’.
It was taken on an exceptionally cold morning with a thick frost encrusting the Caledonian forest. Congrats to other winners, organisers and judges. #nlpa
It was taken on an exceptionally cold morning with a thick frost encrusting the Caledonian forest. Congrats to other winners, organisers and judges. #nlpa
September 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I’m excited to have come first place in the Woodlands category in the @natural-landscapes.bsky.social awards with this photo ‘Remnant of time’.
It was taken on an exceptionally cold morning with a thick frost encrusting the Caledonian forest. Congrats to other winners, organisers and judges. #nlpa
It was taken on an exceptionally cold morning with a thick frost encrusting the Caledonian forest. Congrats to other winners, organisers and judges. #nlpa
An image from my recent small collection titled “Spessartine” which showcases this unique colored sand. The manganese garnet found along the coastal bluffs break down into tiny vibrant particles that resemble glitter.
September 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
An image from my recent small collection titled “Spessartine” which showcases this unique colored sand. The manganese garnet found along the coastal bluffs break down into tiny vibrant particles that resemble glitter.
A tiny piece of giant kelp washed up during low tide.
September 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM
A tiny piece of giant kelp washed up during low tide.
A colorful array of stones just below the surface of a creek.
September 4, 2025 at 2:09 AM
A colorful array of stones just below the surface of a creek.
A macro image of the shedding phase of a mature Manzanita tree. If you look closely on the upper right portion you can see an ant wedging herself between the bark.
July 30, 2025 at 9:53 PM
A macro image of the shedding phase of a mature Manzanita tree. If you look closely on the upper right portion you can see an ant wedging herself between the bark.
Some very unique sedimentary sandstone with remaining pockets of water from the receding tide along the California coast
April 28, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Some very unique sedimentary sandstone with remaining pockets of water from the receding tide along the California coast
The beautiful geology of the desert
April 23, 2025 at 3:43 AM
The beautiful geology of the desert
Enjoying the way the light plays in this small section of tafoni
April 16, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Enjoying the way the light plays in this small section of tafoni
A small piece of driftwood
April 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
A small piece of driftwood
Nature’s mind melting patterns. All I did was patiently wait and press a button
March 28, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Nature’s mind melting patterns. All I did was patiently wait and press a button
A peaceful moment along the McKenzie River before setting up camp.
March 22, 2025 at 2:04 AM
A peaceful moment along the McKenzie River before setting up camp.
A study during the annual shedding phase of mature Manzanitas
March 17, 2025 at 1:39 AM
A study during the annual shedding phase of mature Manzanitas
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42/365 Foxgloves, Digitalis purpurea #DorsetFlora
March 12, 2025 at 9:28 PM
42/365 Foxgloves, Digitalis purpurea #DorsetFlora
I find myself enjoying shooting in harsh afternoon light more and more
March 9, 2025 at 12:09 AM
I find myself enjoying shooting in harsh afternoon light more and more
A small section of a very fascinating geological area along the California coast.
February 28, 2025 at 2:12 AM
A small section of a very fascinating geological area along the California coast.
Suspended Stone
February 25, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Suspended Stone
Reposted by Ian Gaston Photography
Reposted by Ian Gaston Photography
Martin is probably my favourite woodland photographer on Bluesky right now. @martinrak.bsky.social
February 24, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Martin is probably my favourite woodland photographer on Bluesky right now. @martinrak.bsky.social
An overnight freeze along a high desert wash
February 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
An overnight freeze along a high desert wash
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February 20, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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#bluesky #photography #landscape #naturephotography #nature #art #minimalart #monochrome
February 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM
MEZI MODŘÍNY…
mlhavé dny s namrzlými stromy mám na focení moc rád 🇨🇿
#bluesky #photography #landscape #naturephotography #nature #art #minimalart #monochrome
mlhavé dny s namrzlými stromy mám na focení moc rád 🇨🇿
#bluesky #photography #landscape #naturephotography #nature #art #minimalart #monochrome