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Michael / マイケル🦁📸
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Teacher 👨‍🏫, Photographer 📸, video game lover 🎮, translator, scuba diver 🤿, and traveler ✈️ G+ Refugee
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This beautiful Speckled Mousebird gave me a perfect moment this morning, first perched proudly on a cable with its trademark crest and extra-long tail, then gliding into flight with its wings glowing in the soft Kigali sunrise.
#SpeckledMousebird #BirdPhotography #Kigali #Rwanda
A Speckled Mousebird perched on an overhead cable against a soft beige sky. It has a brown body, a pointed crest, and an extremely long tail that hangs straight down, glowing warm in the morning light. A Speckled Mousebird captured mid-flight with wings fully spread. The feathers catch the sunlight, creating a warm glow as the bird glides across a smooth, pale sky.
November 26, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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Brussels in two moods: the constant movement around Bruxelles-Central and the playful Smurf universe tucked just a few steps away. 💙✨
#Brussels #Belgium #Bruxelles #Travel #Photography #Smurfs #ComicArt
A wide view of Bruxelles-Central station on a cloudy day, with people walking across the plaza, buses passing on the street, and rows of flags lining the curved rooftop of the building. A view of Bruxelles-Central station on a cloudy day, with people walking across the plaza. A colorful illustration featuring many Smurfs working and playing around a large red-and-white mushroom house, surrounded by tools, drawings, flowers, and comic-style scenery. A colorful illustration featuring many Smurfs working and playing, surrounded by tools, drawings, flowers, and comic-style scenery.
November 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Cloudy skies in Brussels made these monuments stand out even more. Albert I and Queen Elisabeth watching over the city, quiet, steady, and full of history. 🇧🇪✨
#Brussels #Belgium #Travel #Photography
Photo of a large bronze equestrian statue of a man on horseback, standing on a tall stone pedestal inscribed with the word ‘ALBERT.’ The cloudy sky looms dramatically above, and surrounding buildings frame the scene. Stone statue of a woman standing tall on a pedestal labeled ‘ELISABETH,’ holding a small bouquet. The backdrop includes historic Belgian architecture and a few pedestrians walking by.
November 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Taking in the wide Kigali landscape, hills stacked with homes, the skyline rising in the distance, and life unfolding calmly at the overlook. Sometimes the city feels like a whole world contained in one view.
#Scape #Kigali #Rwanda #CityViews #Photography #StreetScene #LandscapePhotography
A wide view overlooking Kigali with rolling green hills and dense neighborhoods stretching across the landscape. Several men stand at an overlook in the foreground, casually gathered and looking out over the city. Tall modern buildings rise in the distance under a bright sky filled with large white clouds.
November 22, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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Morning
A scenic landscape featuring rolling green hills under a partly cloudy sky. In the background, there are distant buildings and trees, creating a serene and open atmosphere.
November 19, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Came across this Pasqualino & Fils truck in Brussels today and followed the smell of warm sugar right to a fresh Liège waffle. Crispy edges, soft inside, pure happiness. 🧇✨

#Brussels #Belgium #StreetFood #LiegeWaffle
A hand holding a freshly baked golden Liège waffle in a small paper wrapper. The waffle looks glossy and caramelized, with the background slightly blurred. A bright yellow Pasqualino & Fils ice-cream and waffle truck parked on a cobblestone street in Brussels. The front of the truck shows illustrations of waffles and ice cream cones.
November 16, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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🌅 Golden Hour in Okinawa!

The sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in breathtaking shades of orange and gold over Okinawa, Japan. What a serene way to end the day! 🧡

#Stunday #Okinawa #Sunset #Japan #Travel #photography #EastCoastKin
A bright, glowing orange and gold sunset over the ocean in Okinawa, Japan. The sun is a visible disk near the center, partially obscured by dark clouds. A dark, silhouetted coastline is visible below.
November 16, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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A #Bright sunrise reflected in a puddle after the rain fell on the temple grounds in Luang Prabang, Laos. #BlueskyArtShow
Sunrise reflecting in a puddle on the ground.
November 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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🌻 Throwback Thursday 🌻
A look back at this moment in Oregon’s Painted Hills, a sunflower standing strong against the colorful desert landscape. Proof that beauty thrives even in the harshest places. 💛

#ThrowbackThursday #NaturePhotography #Oregon #PaintedHills
A bright yellow sunflower in the foreground with Oregon’s Painted Hills stretching into the background, showing layers of red and gold earth beneath a blue sky.
November 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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There’s a serene balance to Kleine Zavel — a garden that feels both grand and intimate, framed by statues and autumn color. The reflections of the Egmont and Hornes monument bring a quiet poetry to this Brussels landmark.

#Brussels #Belgium #Photography #Travel #PetitSablon
A photo of the Egmont and Hornes monument at Kleine Zavel in Brussels, surrounded by sculpted hedges and autumn trees. It shows the formal garden design with benches and statues. A photo of the Egmont and Hornes monument at Kleine Zavel in Brussels, surrounded by sculpted hedges and autumn trees. It captures the monument’s reflection in the fountain, with golden leaves floating on the water.
November 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Went from a sunny day to a rainy day. #photography
A scenic view of a hilly landscape dotted with houses under a partly cloudy sky. The foreground features a variety of residential buildings, while trees are visible in the lower part of the image. A blurred view of a cityscape through a rain-speckled window, featuring soft bokeh effects from streetlights and reflections. The scene includes a mix of buildings and trees under a moody, cloudy sky.
November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Train Night Market, Bangkok

A sea of color and light, rows of tents glowing under the night sky, each one filled with food, laughter, and life.
One of Bangkok’s most iconic night markets, where every stall tells a story and every step feels alive.

#Thailand #NightMarket #TravelPhotography #Stunday
Aerial view of Bangkok’s Ratchada Train Night Market at night, showing hundreds of tightly packed vendor tents in a grid of vibrant colors, red, yellow, blue, green, and orange, each lit from below by warm lights and filled with people shopping and eating.
November 10, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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Église Notre–Dame au Sablon, Brussels.
The rain had just stopped when I arrived, and the stones still shimmered. Inside, light poured through stained glass in every color imaginable—painting silence into something sacred.

#Brussels #Belgium #Photography #GothicArchitecture #Travel
Exterior of Église Notre–Dame au Sablon in Brussels, seen from below—Gothic façade with statues and open doors beneath a cloudy blue sky. Exterior of Église Notre–Dame au Sablon in Brussels, seen from below—Gothic façade with statues. Interior view of the church with tall stained glass windows and golden altars, filling the space with colored light and quiet calm. Interior view of the church with tall stained glass windows and golden altars, filling the space with colored light and quiet calm.
November 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Evening lights come alive in Kobe’s Chinatown — a canopy of red lanterns glowing against the deepening sky, where culture and color dance together. 🇯🇵✨
#BlueskyArtShow #Evening #Japan #Kobe #Chinatown #TravelPhotography #photography
A twilight scene in Kobe Chinatown, Japan, showing rows of glowing red lanterns strung above the street. A traditional golden pavilion stands in the center surrounded by shops and buildings with signs in Chinese and Japanese, while people stroll below in the warm evening light.
November 8, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Morning light filters through a stand of old cedars, quiet except for the sound of water weaving between fallen logs. Every forest feels like a story still being written. 🌿

#ForestFriday #PNW #NaturePhotography #CedarForest #photography #EastCoastKin
A serene forest scene with tall cedar trees rising from a damp, mossy floor. Sunlight filters through dense green foliage, illuminating patches of ferns and fallen logs. A shallow stream winds quietly through the undergrowth, reflecting the soft light beneath the trees.
November 7, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Mist rolls in from the Pacific, wrapping the cliffs of Cape Perpetua in soft light. The Oregon Coast never ceases to remind me of its wild and beautiful nature. 🌊🌲

#Scape #EastCoastKin #OregonCoast #CapePerpetua #LandscapePhotography #PNW
A sweeping view of the Oregon coast at Cape Perpetua. A winding coastal highway traces the edge of a forested mountain that drops sharply into rocky cliffs and foamy surf. The Pacific Ocean stretches into the distance under a veil of drifting sea mist.
November 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Brussels after the rain — calm streets, soft light, and that feeling that the quietest moments are the ones that stay with you.

#Brussels #Photography #TravelMoments
A narrow cobblestone street in Brussels lined with historic stone buildings under a cloudy blue sky. A Belgian flag waves in the breeze, red flowers hang from window boxes, and a small white car is parked along the right side. The street curves gently uphill, leading the eye toward colorful flags and bicycles in the distance, capturing a calm, early morning atmosphere after the rain.
November 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Found this monument near the Grand Place in Brussels, the Tomb of Everard t’Serclaes. The golden figure and detailed carvings stopped me in my tracks. It captures both peace and courage, a quiet reminder that art can outlast time.
#Brussels #Belgium #TravelReflections #ArtAndHistory #Photography
Bronze monument under a stone arch in Brussels showing a reclining golden-tinted figure at the base, detailed relief carvings above, and a knight on horseback at the top.
November 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Good morning
This morning’s sunrise in Kigali, a quiet moment framed by tropical leaves and soft light. Every day feels a little different here, but the calm before the city wakes up always feels the same. 🌅✨Hope everyone has a good day!
#Kigali #Sunrise #MorningLight #Photography #TravelMoments
A view of the sunrise in Kigali, Rwanda, seen through tall tropical leaves and dense foliage. Warm golden light glows on the horizon, contrasting with the cool shadows of a stone wall and greenery in the foreground. The sky fades from orange to soft blue as the city below begins to wake.
October 31, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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I paused in front of Brussels’ Town Hall and just took it all in. The symmetry, the history, the feeling of standing in a place that’s seen so many stories unfold. Travel has a way of grounding you like that. 🇧🇪✨
#Brussels #GrandPlace #TravelPhotography #Architecture
A wide-angle photo of the Gothic-style Brussels Town Hall in Grand Place, with ornate stonework, spires, and people gathered below on a cloudy day.
October 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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#Stunday in Brussels 🇧🇪
Standing before the Cinquantenaire Arch, I felt the city’s heartbeat, history above, everyday life passing below. That quiet connection is why I love photographing places like this.

#Brussels #Belgium #Cinquantenaire #TravelPhotography #ArchitectureLovers #photography
Photo of the Cinquantenaire Arch in Brussels, Belgium — a grand stone monument with three arches and a bronze sculpture on top, framed by green lawns and a cloudy sky with a few people walking nearby.
October 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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#Inside the Rijksmuseum Library in Amsterdam. A sanctuary of light, color, and knowledge. This space feels like stepping into the architecture of wisdom itself. A moment of stillness amid centuries of curiosity and creation.

#Photography #BlueSkyArtShow
A wide-angle view of the historic Rijksmuseum Library in Amsterdam. The multi-level space is filled with colorful books, ornate railings, and tall arched windows that flood the room with warm natural light. A spiral staircase connects the upper floors, creating a sense of symmetry and timeless beauty.
October 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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A peaceful afternoon at Mont des Arts in Brussels — where geometry, history, and soft autumn colors meet under a cloudy sky. Sometimes the best #Scape days are the ones spent wandering without a plan, just taking in the view. 🌿🇧🇪
#Brussels #Photography #Europe #Travel #ScapeDay #Belgium #Cityscape
View from Mont des Arts in Brussels on an overcast day, showing the symmetrical garden with trimmed hedges and patterned flowerbeds leading toward the historic city center. In the distance, the spire of the Brussels Town Hall rises above classic European buildings, while people stroll along the garden paths.
October 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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It’s #PortfolioDay!
I’m Michael Lyon — a photographer exploring landscapes, portraits, travel, events, and wildlife. Each photo tells a story of light and connection.

See more of my work: linktr.ee/mlyon0486

#Photography #PortfolioDay #LandscapePhotography #TravelPhotography #Photographer
An abandoned, moss-covered vintage truck surrounded by lush greenery and ferns. Its paint is rusted and peeling, with signage of wear due to years of neglect in a forested area. A procession of performers in vibrant, traditional costumes adorned with floral patterns. They wear large, colorful hats resembling flower petals. The scene is lively and festive, showcasing cultural celebration. An elderly woman wearing a striped kimono and a white headband is passionately performing a gesture with her right hand raised, smiling joyfully. The background features colorful food advertisements. A close-up of a gray wolf with piercing amber eyes, showcasing its thick fur and strong features, set against a blurred natural background of trees and greenery.
October 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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A #portrait of the #majesticwolf for Sunday #StunDay #photography
A portrait of a majestic wolf
October 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM