Nicole
@leafandcrown.bsky.social
💙❤️💛💚 UX tech worker by day
📸 Digital artist by night
🎪 Aerialist at twilight
🏠 LA
📸 Digital artist by night
🎪 Aerialist at twilight
🏠 LA
Sheep and secret portals at the Fairly Glen on the magical Isle of Skye 🐑 🧚 The local sheep seemed entirely unimpressed by the tear in the space-time continuum, which is very on-brand for Scottish livestock.
#Scotland #Photography #TravelPhotography #LandscapePhotography #NatureLovers
#Scotland #Photography #TravelPhotography #LandscapePhotography #NatureLovers
January 20, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Sheep and secret portals at the Fairly Glen on the magical Isle of Skye 🐑 🧚 The local sheep seemed entirely unimpressed by the tear in the space-time continuum, which is very on-brand for Scottish livestock.
#Scotland #Photography #TravelPhotography #LandscapePhotography #NatureLovers
#Scotland #Photography #TravelPhotography #LandscapePhotography #NatureLovers
Gorgeous exploring and shooting around Old Man of Storr in #Scotland 🖤 Already dying to go back!
#landscapephotography #photography #travel
#landscapephotography #photography #travel
January 17, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Gorgeous exploring and shooting around Old Man of Storr in #Scotland 🖤 Already dying to go back!
#landscapephotography #photography #travel
#landscapephotography #photography #travel
My favorite part of winter shooting? Getting to sleep in and still catch sunrise, then knock out sunset before my evening sustenance. Super efficient!
#PhotographerLife #TravelPhotography
#PhotographerLife #TravelPhotography
January 14, 2026 at 3:37 AM
My favorite part of winter shooting? Getting to sleep in and still catch sunrise, then knock out sunset before my evening sustenance. Super efficient!
#PhotographerLife #TravelPhotography
#PhotographerLife #TravelPhotography
A wee peek from exploring #Scotland the last couple of weeks! 🏴 It was an incredible trip but a lot of pushing through headcolds and a wide variety of weather. Still, we had a wonderful time and I'm looking forward to sharing what photos I managed to capture 🖤
#photography #naturephotography
#photography #naturephotography
January 13, 2026 at 1:28 AM
A wee peek from exploring #Scotland the last couple of weeks! 🏴 It was an incredible trip but a lot of pushing through headcolds and a wide variety of weather. Still, we had a wonderful time and I'm looking forward to sharing what photos I managed to capture 🖤
#photography #naturephotography
#photography #naturephotography
Off to #Scotland tomorrow! Preparing my gear for the cold and wet. Best tip for keeping batteries alive and gear in good working order when trying to capture those deep winter vibes? 🦌 🌲 🏔️
#CameraGear #WinterPrep #Photography
#CameraGear #WinterPrep #Photography
December 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Off to #Scotland tomorrow! Preparing my gear for the cold and wet. Best tip for keeping batteries alive and gear in good working order when trying to capture those deep winter vibes? 🦌 🌲 🏔️
#CameraGear #WinterPrep #Photography
#CameraGear #WinterPrep #Photography
Enjoying the continuation of the #Yule season's spirit—a focus on light returning, friends, and feasting. May your midwinter be bright! 🕯️🌿
#Midwinter #FestiveSeason #Christmas
#Midwinter #FestiveSeason #Christmas
December 26, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Enjoying the continuation of the #Yule season's spirit—a focus on light returning, friends, and feasting. May your midwinter be bright! 🕯️🌿
#Midwinter #FestiveSeason #Christmas
#Midwinter #FestiveSeason #Christmas
TBH, less sun means more time for long exposures and capturing the movement of the stars. The universe is speaking if you listen closely. 🌌
Also this nocturnal girl doesn't have to rise as early for sunrise shots 🖤
#AstroPhotography #NightSky #Photography
Also this nocturnal girl doesn't have to rise as early for sunrise shots 🖤
#AstroPhotography #NightSky #Photography
December 24, 2025 at 2:01 AM
TBH, less sun means more time for long exposures and capturing the movement of the stars. The universe is speaking if you listen closely. 🌌
Also this nocturnal girl doesn't have to rise as early for sunrise shots 🖤
#AstroPhotography #NightSky #Photography
Also this nocturnal girl doesn't have to rise as early for sunrise shots 🖤
#AstroPhotography #NightSky #Photography
Spending this Yule amongst the trees with dear friends for this special moment of cosmic equilibrium. It's the deepest shadow that shows us the way back to the light. Time for silent reverence. Blessed Be. 🕯️✨
#BlessedBe #Solstice #WinterSolstice #Yule
#BlessedBe #Solstice #WinterSolstice #Yule
December 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Spending this Yule amongst the trees with dear friends for this special moment of cosmic equilibrium. It's the deepest shadow that shows us the way back to the light. Time for silent reverence. Blessed Be. 🕯️✨
#BlessedBe #Solstice #WinterSolstice #Yule
#BlessedBe #Solstice #WinterSolstice #Yule
The veil is thinning, the days are darkening. Getting ready to embrace the longest night for the Winter Solstice. What magic are you manifesting? 🕯️
#WinterSolstice #Yule
#WinterSolstice #Yule
December 21, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The veil is thinning, the days are darkening. Getting ready to embrace the longest night for the Winter Solstice. What magic are you manifesting? 🕯️
#WinterSolstice #Yule
#WinterSolstice #Yule
My favorite winter landscape shots are either in the dramatic encroachment of darkness or gentle, soft dawn. Seems appropriate for Yule—a little death and rebirth. 🖤
#OccultVibes #LandscapePhotography
#OccultVibes #LandscapePhotography
December 19, 2025 at 5:41 AM
My favorite winter landscape shots are either in the dramatic encroachment of darkness or gentle, soft dawn. Seems appropriate for Yule—a little death and rebirth. 🖤
#OccultVibes #LandscapePhotography
#OccultVibes #LandscapePhotography
What's your most atmospheric, moody photo that feels like a portal to another realm? I'd love to see ✨
#Photography #DarkAesthetic #Goth
#Photography #DarkAesthetic #Goth
December 17, 2025 at 2:01 AM
What's your most atmospheric, moody photo that feels like a portal to another realm? I'd love to see ✨
#Photography #DarkAesthetic #Goth
#Photography #DarkAesthetic #Goth
Tripod vs. Handheld: When do you absolutely need the stability, and when do you freehand it? Let's settle this. ⚖️
#Photography #CameraGear #PhotoCommunity
#Photography #CameraGear #PhotoCommunity
December 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Tripod vs. Handheld: When do you absolutely need the stability, and when do you freehand it? Let's settle this. ⚖️
#Photography #CameraGear #PhotoCommunity
#Photography #CameraGear #PhotoCommunity
Yule is coming up, and I'm ready to focus on renewal and setting intentions. What creative goal are you casting for the coming year? I'm aiming for bolder and more surprising compositions. 🔮
#CreativeGoals #PhotographyTalk #Photography
#CreativeGoals #PhotographyTalk #Photography
December 13, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Yule is coming up, and I'm ready to focus on renewal and setting intentions. What creative goal are you casting for the coming year? I'm aiming for bolder and more surprising compositions. 🔮
#CreativeGoals #PhotographyTalk #Photography
#CreativeGoals #PhotographyTalk #Photography
The air is getting crisp. Does your editing style change with the seasons, or do you stick to your signature look? 🤔
#SeasonalPhotography #Photography
#SeasonalPhotography #Photography
December 12, 2025 at 3:49 AM
The air is getting crisp. Does your editing style change with the seasons, or do you stick to your signature look? 🤔
#SeasonalPhotography #Photography
#SeasonalPhotography #Photography
Currently trying to decide which national park needs my lens's attention next. Drop your dream destination! 👇
#LandscapePhotography #Photography #NationalParks #Wanderlust
#LandscapePhotography #Photography #NationalParks #Wanderlust
December 10, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Currently trying to decide which national park needs my lens's attention next. Drop your dream destination! 👇
#LandscapePhotography #Photography #NationalParks #Wanderlust
#LandscapePhotography #Photography #NationalParks #Wanderlust
What's the most unexpected piece of gear that has saved a shoot for you? Mine was a trash bag for rain. 😂
#PhotographyHacks #Photography #LandscapePhotography
#PhotographyHacks #Photography #LandscapePhotography
December 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
What's the most unexpected piece of gear that has saved a shoot for you? Mine was a trash bag for rain. 😂
#PhotographyHacks #Photography #LandscapePhotography
#PhotographyHacks #Photography #LandscapePhotography
Editing day is less about work and more about reliving the hike. Anyone else? Caffeine level calibration is critical. ☕
#Photography #PhotoEditing
#Photography #PhotoEditing
December 6, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Editing day is less about work and more about reliving the hike. Anyone else? Caffeine level calibration is critical. ☕
#Photography #PhotoEditing
#Photography #PhotoEditing
A little winter #throwback to pastel dawns and aurora-lit nights in Levi, Finland earlier this year. This trip truly made me a fan of winter travel forever and I honestly can't wait for our next adventure to the Arctic. ❄️ 🦌 🌌
#Photography #Finland #Arctic #Winter
#Photography #Finland #Arctic #Winter
December 4, 2025 at 5:41 AM
A little winter #throwback to pastel dawns and aurora-lit nights in Levi, Finland earlier this year. This trip truly made me a fan of winter travel forever and I honestly can't wait for our next adventure to the Arctic. ❄️ 🦌 🌌
#Photography #Finland #Arctic #Winter
#Photography #Finland #Arctic #Winter
That moment when the light is exactly right and you know you just bagged a keeper. Pure magic. What's your favorite light: dawn, sunset, blue hour, golden hour, something else?
#GoldenHour #NatureLover #Photography
#GoldenHour #NatureLover #Photography
December 4, 2025 at 4:27 AM
That moment when the light is exactly right and you know you just bagged a keeper. Pure magic. What's your favorite light: dawn, sunset, blue hour, golden hour, something else?
#GoldenHour #NatureLover #Photography
#GoldenHour #NatureLover #Photography
Anyone else feel like the camera sees the soul of a place better than our own eyes sometimes? 🖤✨
#LandscapePhotography #PhotographerLife
#LandscapePhotography #PhotographerLife
December 2, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Anyone else feel like the camera sees the soul of a place better than our own eyes sometimes? 🖤✨
#LandscapePhotography #PhotographerLife
#LandscapePhotography #PhotographerLife
#YosemiteFalls on a moody autumn day 🌘 I'm enjoying the descent into winter, how about you?
#LandscapePhotography #Landscapes #Photography #PhotoEdits
#LandscapePhotography #Landscapes #Photography #PhotoEdits
November 30, 2025 at 11:29 PM
#YosemiteFalls on a moody autumn day 🌘 I'm enjoying the descent into winter, how about you?
#LandscapePhotography #Landscapes #Photography #PhotoEdits
#LandscapePhotography #Landscapes #Photography #PhotoEdits
I'm treating this entire post-Thanksgiving weekend as a meditation on stillness (i.e., hiding from people). What are you working on that requires deep, quiet concentration? 🧘 #Phography #Creativity #Mindfulness
November 29, 2025 at 3:16 AM
I'm treating this entire post-Thanksgiving weekend as a meditation on stillness (i.e., hiding from people). What are you working on that requires deep, quiet concentration? 🧘 #Phography #Creativity #Mindfulness
Hey it is Thanksgiving after all: I'm thankful for fog that rolls in and makes everything look dramatic and brooding. Can't wait to soak up the ultimate version in Scotland soon. What is the one natural element you are grateful for right now? 🙏 #Photography #LandscapePhotography
November 28, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Hey it is Thanksgiving after all: I'm thankful for fog that rolls in and makes everything look dramatic and brooding. Can't wait to soak up the ultimate version in Scotland soon. What is the one natural element you are grateful for right now? 🙏 #Photography #LandscapePhotography
A little slice of beautiful Vernal Falls in #Yosemite 🩵 I wanted to get tighter framing on the falls to capture more of those wonderful details you could just stare at for hours.
#NationalParks #Photography #LandscapePhotography #Waterfall
#NationalParks #Photography #LandscapePhotography #Waterfall
November 25, 2025 at 1:28 AM
A little slice of beautiful Vernal Falls in #Yosemite 🩵 I wanted to get tighter framing on the falls to capture more of those wonderful details you could just stare at for hours.
#NationalParks #Photography #LandscapePhotography #Waterfall
#NationalParks #Photography #LandscapePhotography #Waterfall
Which photography genre do you secretly wish you were a master of? I crave the glamour and intimacy of portraiture, and have certainly dabbled in it, but lately the mountains call. ⛰️ #Photography #LandcapePhotography
November 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Which photography genre do you secretly wish you were a master of? I crave the glamour and intimacy of portraiture, and have certainly dabbled in it, but lately the mountains call. ⛰️ #Photography #LandcapePhotography