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ChristineInTheHills
@retromom.bsky.social
Very blue dot in mostly red state. Cell phone photographer. Passionate traveler. Foodie around the world. Pescatarian. 3° black belt. LGBTQ+ parent and ally. Silver-haired feminist with attitude. All photos are my own unless otherwise noted. NO DMs.
#BargainBinDictator
Perfect description.
November 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
It's #thicktrunkTuesday. This tree grows in the Manassas National Battlefield Park, the site of the first and second battles of Bull Run. The first battle was the first major engagement of the Civil War. Bull Run is the stream that runs through the battlefield.

#civilwar
#history
#bullrun
November 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Black Hills in South Dakota.
November 12, 2025 at 9:35 PM
#NorthernLights
Tonight in Hill City, South Dakota.
November 12, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Last day in NOVA. I’m posting this high-flying flag I saw this morning to celebrate blue-wave Loudoun County! Not handing it over to the MAGATS anytime soon.

#flag
#NOVA
#BlueskyPhotographers
#bluewave
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Lovely fall day for a walk. Still in NOVA and the weather is beautiful.

#alphabetchallenge
#weeksforshadows
#BlueskyPhotographers
November 10, 2025 at 12:10 AM
November 6, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Congratulations Virginia Democrats. The sun is shining on Virginia today!!!
November 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
That stunningly blue sky is the perfect backdrop for these golden Ginko trees, all dressed up in their fall splendor, at the Stare Arboretum of Virginia.

#BlueskyPhotographers
#eastcoastkin
#leafpeeping
November 5, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Skies over the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia late this afternoon.

#BlueskyPhotographers
#scape
#EastCoasrKin
#ChristineTravels
November 3, 2025 at 1:30 AM
It's National Bison Day! Bison are being re-introduced to Tribal and other lands in the U.S. and Europe. Their presence promotes biodiversity and helps the grasslands flourish. In South Dakota we remind the tourists: Don't pet the fluffy cows!

#bison
#nature
#eastcoastkin
#naturephotography
November 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
There's only one king!
November 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Good morning Bluesky! It's a #MagnificentMonday here in the Black Hills. Colorful and rain-drenched. Filled with attitude.

#BlueskyPhotographers
#BlackHills
#Eastcoastkin
October 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The majestic Bavarian Alps in Germany frame the Hohenschwangau Castle to create a storybook-like vision. Quiet, golden, and unforgettable, it's one of my most beautiful travel memories.

#Eastcoastkin
#ScapeFriday
#BlueskyPhotographers
#Travel
#ChristineTravels
October 25, 2025 at 12:38 AM
I miss the Oregon coast. Wild and untamed or smooth as silk, it is always full of surprises. The waves crash, the wind howls, the seals frolic, and best of all, every inch of that often-rugged shoreline belongs to the public.

#Eastcoastkin
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#TidesOutTuesday
#PacificOcean
October 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
She stood tall on a grassy hill during the No Kings rally in Rapid City, calm, quiet, and resolute. When I asked if I could take her photo with her sign, she smiled softly and said, “I am Indigenous, and I am a veteran.” Her quiet strength spoke volumes.
#alphabetchallenge
#WeekQforQuiet
#NoKings
October 21, 2025 at 3:13 AM
October 19, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Wow, did we ever show up today! Rapid City, in deep-red #SouthDakota, came out in force to kick fascist a$$ at our #NoKings rally! Thousands of people, fired up and fearless. One angry guy even spit at me from his car… so I blew him a kiss and kept on walking. Democracy > hate, every time!
October 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
My posters for tomorrow's #NoKings rally in #RapidCity #SouthDakota. I borrowed liberally from some illustrations I saw online.
October 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I snapped this photo through the car window in Loveland, Colorado, then had a little fun with my photo app turning it into a colored pencil drawing. Pretty happy with how it turned out!

#WindowsWednesday
#Eastcoastkin
#MobilePhotography
#Colorado
October 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I’ve lost count of how many umbrellas I’ve collected after being caught in surprise downpours while traveling. Here I am in Piazza Raffaele de Ferrari, Genova, Italy, pink umbrella in hand, dodging raindrops, and loving it. Rain or shine!

#alphabetchallenge
#WeekPforPink
#travel
#Italy
October 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Fall has officially fallen! 🍂🔥 First fire of the season crackling away as the temps dip into the 30s. Can hardly believe the 20s are on their way. Cozy mode: activated!
October 14, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Happy #Stunday!
We're saying goodbye to the majestic Rocky Mountains today! Our early morning drive up Trail Ridge Road through Rocky Mountain National Park was pure magic. 12,183 feet of unforgettable beauty.

#Eastcoastkin
#BlueskyPhotographers
#RockyMountains
#ViewFromMyWindow
October 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
October 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Looking for the ladies! 🦌 It’s rut season, with all the drama you'd expect. Bugles echoing as bulls challenge and show off. And the females? Pretending not to notice. It's nature’s soap opera, elk edition and we were here to see it all.

#EstesPark
#BlueskyNature
#SaturdayShowoff
#Elks
#Colorado
October 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM