Liz Vella
@lizvella.bsky.social
Amateur photographer seeking inspiration and dedicated to capturing the beauty that surrounds us. All pictures are my own unless reposted. Psychology Professor, nature lover, book reader, cross-fitter. I love food, music, plants, and dogs.
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After a long hike, and lots of running, I still made it before sunrise! The only soul, I was treated to a breathtaking view of South Africa's Blyde River canyon, the calls of baboons echoing in the the distance, and birds circling below.
#photography #landscapephotography #bluesky #travel #nature
#photography #landscapephotography #bluesky #travel #nature
November 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
After a long hike, and lots of running, I still made it before sunrise! The only soul, I was treated to a breathtaking view of South Africa's Blyde River canyon, the calls of baboons echoing in the the distance, and birds circling below.
#photography #landscapephotography #bluesky #travel #nature
#photography #landscapephotography #bluesky #travel #nature
November 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Basking beneath the warmth of sun on high, bordered by a restless sea. I close my eyes and hum along to a memory of a song from yesterday, sung by the wash of waves, call of birds, and restless rustling of palm fronds in the tropical air @mdanielsmith.bsky.social #BlueSkyArtShow #Warmth #Photography
November 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Basking beneath the warmth of sun on high, bordered by a restless sea. I close my eyes and hum along to a memory of a song from yesterday, sung by the wash of waves, call of birds, and restless rustling of palm fronds in the tropical air @mdanielsmith.bsky.social #BlueSkyArtShow #Warmth #Photography
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No forests in the area but we found some nature trails to explore:) ( Still in TX ) we saw an abundance of deer and there was a small Bison herd:)
#Photography
#Nature
#Black&White
#ClassicMono
#Photography
#Nature
#Black&White
#ClassicMono
November 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
No forests in the area but we found some nature trails to explore:) ( Still in TX ) we saw an abundance of deer and there was a small Bison herd:)
#Photography
#Nature
#Black&White
#ClassicMono
#Photography
#Nature
#Black&White
#ClassicMono
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How do you show #warmth in a black and white photo?
I will try my best
#blueskyartshow Saturday.
The sun kisses the sand with loving intention.
#eastcoastkin
#bnw
#classicmono
#photography
#photographersofbluesky
I will try my best
#blueskyartshow Saturday.
The sun kisses the sand with loving intention.
#eastcoastkin
#bnw
#classicmono
#photography
#photographersofbluesky
November 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
How do you show #warmth in a black and white photo?
I will try my best
#blueskyartshow Saturday.
The sun kisses the sand with loving intention.
#eastcoastkin
#bnw
#classicmono
#photography
#photographersofbluesky
I will try my best
#blueskyartshow Saturday.
The sun kisses the sand with loving intention.
#eastcoastkin
#bnw
#classicmono
#photography
#photographersofbluesky
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Metaphors of Life Journal: A Quiet Port in the Storm tinyurl.com/27fubes4
November 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Metaphors of Life Journal: A Quiet Port in the Storm tinyurl.com/27fubes4
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Another wild shot of the stunning sunset Wednesday night.
#SantaBarbara #Sunset #Photography #LaCumbrePeak #CaminoCielo
#SantaBarbara #Sunset #Photography #LaCumbrePeak #CaminoCielo
November 29, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Another wild shot of the stunning sunset Wednesday night.
#SantaBarbara #Sunset #Photography #LaCumbrePeak #CaminoCielo
#SantaBarbara #Sunset #Photography #LaCumbrePeak #CaminoCielo
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To the edge of water, bound.. its surface a mirror to darkness falling, while in the distance light paints the scene with glimpses made between hovering clouds. And I, the watcher of such things as these, feel blessed by what Motger Nature willingly shares, with one and all who venture out. ✍️MDSmith
November 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
To the edge of water, bound.. its surface a mirror to darkness falling, while in the distance light paints the scene with glimpses made between hovering clouds. And I, the watcher of such things as these, feel blessed by what Motger Nature willingly shares, with one and all who venture out. ✍️MDSmith
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A calliope hummingbird, the smallest bird in Canada and the US (0.1 oz, 2.7 g), for #smallbirdsaturday instigated by @javajanegallery.co.uk. I am very grateful to JJ for organizing this challenge, I love photographing small #birds! #photography #birding #birdphotography
November 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A calliope hummingbird, the smallest bird in Canada and the US (0.1 oz, 2.7 g), for #smallbirdsaturday instigated by @javajanegallery.co.uk. I am very grateful to JJ for organizing this challenge, I love photographing small #birds! #photography #birding #birdphotography
Falling Back to the Warm Glow of the Afternoon Sun Filtered through a Maple Tree in Late October
#EastCoastKin #BlueSkyArtShow #Warmth #photography #treescape #autumninmaine #vellavisions
#EastCoastKin #BlueSkyArtShow #Warmth #photography #treescape #autumninmaine #vellavisions
November 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Falling Back to the Warm Glow of the Afternoon Sun Filtered through a Maple Tree in Late October
#EastCoastKin #BlueSkyArtShow #Warmth #photography #treescape #autumninmaine #vellavisions
#EastCoastKin #BlueSkyArtShow #Warmth #photography #treescape #autumninmaine #vellavisions
November 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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The first rays of light to start the day are warm and inviting. Golden hour. Gooey Carmel. Butterscotch.
#birdoftheday
#morninglight
#goose
#reflection
#birds
#photographersofbluesky
#scape
#birdscape
#birdoftheday
#morninglight
#goose
#reflection
#birds
#photographersofbluesky
#scape
#birdscape
November 28, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The first rays of light to start the day are warm and inviting. Golden hour. Gooey Carmel. Butterscotch.
#birdoftheday
#morninglight
#goose
#reflection
#birds
#photographersofbluesky
#scape
#birdscape
#birdoftheday
#morninglight
#goose
#reflection
#birds
#photographersofbluesky
#scape
#birdscape
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I am ok.
I am having all sorts of realizations about who I am,
or who I no longer am more accurately.
I have the power to build a new me from scratch and that idea is really exhilarating.
#growth
#healingafterdivorce
I am having all sorts of realizations about who I am,
or who I no longer am more accurately.
I have the power to build a new me from scratch and that idea is really exhilarating.
#growth
#healingafterdivorce
November 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I am ok.
I am having all sorts of realizations about who I am,
or who I no longer am more accurately.
I have the power to build a new me from scratch and that idea is really exhilarating.
#growth
#healingafterdivorce
I am having all sorts of realizations about who I am,
or who I no longer am more accurately.
I have the power to build a new me from scratch and that idea is really exhilarating.
#growth
#healingafterdivorce
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#BirdOfTheDay theme is #MorningLight; I caught this mockingbird in front of the full moon at dawn earlier this month.
#birds #mockingbirds
#birds #mockingbirds
November 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
#BirdOfTheDay theme is #MorningLight; I caught this mockingbird in front of the full moon at dawn earlier this month.
#birds #mockingbirds
#birds #mockingbirds
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The #landscape of Scotts Bluff National Monument, western #Nebraska, captured in a 3-photo #panoramic merge.
#Scape #PanoPhotos #Monochrome #ClassicMono #Lightroom #MobilePhotography #Photography 📷
#Scape #PanoPhotos #Monochrome #ClassicMono #Lightroom #MobilePhotography #Photography 📷
November 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The #landscape of Scotts Bluff National Monument, western #Nebraska, captured in a 3-photo #panoramic merge.
#Scape #PanoPhotos #Monochrome #ClassicMono #Lightroom #MobilePhotography #Photography 📷
#Scape #PanoPhotos #Monochrome #ClassicMono #Lightroom #MobilePhotography #Photography 📷
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'Bandersnatch' (2024) -- The Barren Branches of the Forest Reach Skyward, Acadia National Park, ME
Now That Thanksgiving is Completed - Onwards to the End of 2025!! Season's Greetings! 🎄🎄
Let's #Scape ✨ #ForestFriday ✨
#Photography #Landscape
#Monochrome #ClassicMono
#EastCoastKin #JayceeCrawford
Now That Thanksgiving is Completed - Onwards to the End of 2025!! Season's Greetings! 🎄🎄
Let's #Scape ✨ #ForestFriday ✨
#Photography #Landscape
#Monochrome #ClassicMono
#EastCoastKin #JayceeCrawford
November 28, 2025 at 2:17 PM
'Bandersnatch' (2024) -- The Barren Branches of the Forest Reach Skyward, Acadia National Park, ME
Now That Thanksgiving is Completed - Onwards to the End of 2025!! Season's Greetings! 🎄🎄
Let's #Scape ✨ #ForestFriday ✨
#Photography #Landscape
#Monochrome #ClassicMono
#EastCoastKin #JayceeCrawford
Now That Thanksgiving is Completed - Onwards to the End of 2025!! Season's Greetings! 🎄🎄
Let's #Scape ✨ #ForestFriday ✨
#Photography #Landscape
#Monochrome #ClassicMono
#EastCoastKin #JayceeCrawford
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Than wonderful moment where the forest opens up for your first view of the mountain.
Have a great day
Nature photo day 319
#nature #photography #eastcoastkin #forestfriday #hiking #backpacking #MtHood #landscapephotography #PNW #phographersofbluesky
Have a great day
Nature photo day 319
#nature #photography #eastcoastkin #forestfriday #hiking #backpacking #MtHood #landscapephotography #PNW #phographersofbluesky
November 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Than wonderful moment where the forest opens up for your first view of the mountain.
Have a great day
Nature photo day 319
#nature #photography #eastcoastkin #forestfriday #hiking #backpacking #MtHood #landscapephotography #PNW #phographersofbluesky
Have a great day
Nature photo day 319
#nature #photography #eastcoastkin #forestfriday #hiking #backpacking #MtHood #landscapephotography #PNW #phographersofbluesky
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November 27, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Grateful for My Blue Sky. Happy Thanksgiving!
#EastCoastKin #ColorADay #YellowThu #photography #cloudscape #skyscape #backcove #portlandmaine #autumninmaine #vellavisions
#EastCoastKin #ColorADay #YellowThu #photography #cloudscape #skyscape #backcove #portlandmaine #autumninmaine #vellavisions
November 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Grateful for My Blue Sky. Happy Thanksgiving!
#EastCoastKin #ColorADay #YellowThu #photography #cloudscape #skyscape #backcove #portlandmaine #autumninmaine #vellavisions
#EastCoastKin #ColorADay #YellowThu #photography #cloudscape #skyscape #backcove #portlandmaine #autumninmaine #vellavisions
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Another enchanting PNW foggy forest hike. #naturephotography #photography #trees #fall #autumn #pnw #saveourpubliclands #washington
November 27, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Another enchanting PNW foggy forest hike. #naturephotography #photography #trees #fall #autumn #pnw #saveourpubliclands #washington
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My favourite place in Trondheim’s town forest.
#photography #storleirsjoen #reservoir #waterscape #nature #forest #norge #Norway #reflection #trees
#photography #storleirsjoen #reservoir #waterscape #nature #forest #norge #Norway #reflection #trees
November 26, 2025 at 6:44 AM
My favourite place in Trondheim’s town forest.
#photography #storleirsjoen #reservoir #waterscape #nature #forest #norge #Norway #reflection #trees
#photography #storleirsjoen #reservoir #waterscape #nature #forest #norge #Norway #reflection #trees
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this day’s wonder
November 26, 2025 at 11:43 PM
this day’s wonder
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This coyote photo might be my best of the year--and I think I had a really great nature photography year!
November 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
This coyote photo might be my best of the year--and I think I had a really great nature photography year!
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Reflections on Hicks Lake - Sasquatch Provincial Park, British Columbia 🇨🇦
#reflection #lake #mountains #nature #autumn #fall #calm #tranquility #bluesky #scape #stunday #lake #cangeo #bcparks #landscapephotography #panorama #naturephotography #britishcolumbia #hiking #camping #travel #snow #canada
#reflection #lake #mountains #nature #autumn #fall #calm #tranquility #bluesky #scape #stunday #lake #cangeo #bcparks #landscapephotography #panorama #naturephotography #britishcolumbia #hiking #camping #travel #snow #canada
November 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Reflections on Hicks Lake - Sasquatch Provincial Park, British Columbia 🇨🇦
#reflection #lake #mountains #nature #autumn #fall #calm #tranquility #bluesky #scape #stunday #lake #cangeo #bcparks #landscapephotography #panorama #naturephotography #britishcolumbia #hiking #camping #travel #snow #canada
#reflection #lake #mountains #nature #autumn #fall #calm #tranquility #bluesky #scape #stunday #lake #cangeo #bcparks #landscapephotography #panorama #naturephotography #britishcolumbia #hiking #camping #travel #snow #canada
November 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM