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Ryan Edgeway
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Software engineer. Photography enthusiast. Mechanical keyboard tinkerer. Tech lover. Animal advocate. Always curious, always creating.

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Sunset on the Katsura River

#Photography #TravelPhotography #Japan #Kyoto
A small wooden boat with a green canopy floats gently on calm water at sunset, with soft orange and purple hues in the sky and a distant bridge and mountains in the background.
November 12, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Sunset on the Katsura River

#Photography #TravelPhotography #Japan #Kyoto
A small wooden boat with a green canopy floats gently on calm water at sunset, with soft orange and purple hues in the sky and a distant bridge and mountains in the background.
November 12, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Meganisi Villa 🇬🇷

#Photography #TravelPhotography #LandscapePhotography #Greece #Meganisi
A two-story villa on the Greek island of Meganisi sits high on a green hillside surrounded by olive trees, facing a backdrop of rugged mountains under a bright blue sky.
November 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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A red squirrel pauses on a moss-covered branch in Prague’s Petřín Gardens.

#WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #PragueWildlife #PetrinGardens #PragueNature #Photography
A red squirrel perched alert on a thick moss-covered branch in an autumn woodland setting. The squirrel displays vibrant russet-orange fur with a distinctive bushy tail curved behind it, prominent ear tufts, and bright alert eyes. The animal is positioned on the right side of a diagonal branch covered in vivid green moss, with textured gray bark visible beneath. On the left side of the frame, dark green evergreen foliage provides natural framing, while the soft-focused background shows a mix of bare branches and autumn leaves in warm tones of orange, yellow, and brown. The composition captures the squirrel in its natural arboreal habitat, alert and facing right with characteristic red squirrel posture.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
November 10, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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A red squirrel pauses on a moss-covered branch in Prague’s Petřín Gardens.

#WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #PragueWildlife #PetrinGardens #PragueNature #Photography
A red squirrel perched alert on a thick moss-covered branch in an autumn woodland setting. The squirrel displays vibrant russet-orange fur with a distinctive bushy tail curved behind it, prominent ear tufts, and bright alert eyes. The animal is positioned on the right side of a diagonal branch covered in vivid green moss, with textured gray bark visible beneath. On the left side of the frame, dark green evergreen foliage provides natural framing, while the soft-focused background shows a mix of bare branches and autumn leaves in warm tones of orange, yellow, and brown. The composition captures the squirrel in its natural arboreal habitat, alert and facing right with characteristic red squirrel posture.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
November 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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The morning sun really highlights the detail on this traditional pagoda

#JapaneseArchitecture #ArchitecturePhotography #Photography #Japan #Kyoto #TravelPhotography
A brightly lit red and white pagoda with three tiers, photographed from below against a clear blue sky and surrounded by green trees in soft sunlight.
November 4, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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A common crane pauses at the water’s edge, its elegant S-curved neck and striking plumage on full display.

#BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #BritishWildlife #UKWildlife #Photography
A common crane standing in shallow water at the edge of a pond, positioned on moss-covered ground. The elegant wading bird displays its characteristic long S-curved neck extended upward, long pointed bill, and striking yellow eye with distinctive red marking above it. The crane’s plumage shows beautiful blue-grey tones throughout the body and neck, with darker grey wing feathers edged in black trailing down toward the water. Long slate-grey legs stand planted firmly on the mossy bank. Above the bird, delicate willow branches with golden-green coloring hang down, creating natural framing. The background shows soft-focused brown earth and dark water, giving the image depth and context. The bird stands in a classic heron-like pose that emphasizes its statuesque form and dignified presence.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
November 3, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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That classic paws-together stance never gets old. They look like they’re nervously trying to ask a question.

#WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #BritishWildlife #Photography #UKWildlife #PhotoOfTheDay
A red squirrel perched on a moss-covered tree stump, facing the camera with its distinctive paws clasped together over its white chest. The squirrel displays vibrant russet-red fur with characteristic ear tufts and bright alert eyes. Its white belly contrasts beautifully with the rich copper tones of its body. The background shows soft-focused green foliage on the left and delicate fern fronds on the right, creating a natural woodland setting. The moss on the weathered stump appears vibrant green with patches of exposed gray wood, providing a textured natural perch for the squirrel.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
November 2, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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A rabbit relaxing on the grass, taking in the quiet of the garden. 🐇

#Photography #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #UKWildlife #AnimalPhotography #BritishWildlife #Bamburgh
A wild rabbit lying stretched out on green grass with its ears upright and a dark leafy background behind it.
November 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Puffin in full flight over the breeding colony.

#BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #UKWildlife #BritishWildlife #FarneIslands #Photography #PhotoOfTheDay
An Atlantic puffin captured in sharp focus mid-flight over a lush green coastal breeding colony dotted with white flowering plants. The puffin is shown in profile with wings spread in active flight, displaying its distinctive black and white plumage, colorful triangular beak, and bright orange webbed feet trailing behind. Another puffin appears blurred in the upper left background, also in flight. The foreground and middle ground show dense green vegetation covering the sloping terrain of the colony, with a gray overcast sky providing a neutral backdrop.
November 1, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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A fallow deer stag resting among autumn leaves 🍂🦌

#WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #BritishWildlife #UKWildlife #Photography #PhotoOfTheDay #BushyPark
A male fallow deer stag lying at rest on a bed of golden-brown autumn leaves in woodland. The deer is shown in left profile with his head turned alertly toward the camera, displaying impressive palmated antlers that extend upward with multiple tines and broad, flattened sections. His coat shows the characteristic fallow deer coloring with rich tan and brown tones on the head and neck, a pale cream body with subtle white spotting along the flanks, and a white throat patch. Behind him, a large gray tree trunk rises through the frame, slightly out of focus.
October 31, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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A male pheasant in full breeding plumage, displaying the spectacular colors that make these birds so striking.

#BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #BritishWildlife #UKWildlife #Photography #PhotoOfTheDay
A male common pheasant standing on leaf-littered woodland ground, displaying vibrant breeding plumage. The bird’s head features striking red facial wattles surrounding dark eyes, with an iridescent blue-green neck and distinctive white neck ring. The body shows intricate copper-brown feathers with black markings in a scaled pattern, transitioning to rich chestnut tones on the breast and flanks. A long, barred tail extends behind. The background shows soft-focused green ferns and woodland vegetation, with the bird positioned slightly left of center on a forest floor covered with brown leaf litter and patches of grass.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
October 31, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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A fallow deer stag pauses in the autumn woodland, his impressive antlers silhouetted against the ancient trees.

#DeerPhotography #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #UKWildlife #BritishWildlife #BushyPark #Photography #PhotoOfTheDay
A male fallow deer stag standing alert on woodland ground, facing slightly toward the camera. The deer displays impressive palmated antlers with multiple tines extending upward. His coat shows the characteristic pale cream body contrasting with darker brown head and neck typical of the species. The stag is positioned in front of a massive dark tree trunk that fills much of the right side of the frame, with dense green foliage overhead creating a natural canopy. The foreground shows fallen logs and autumn leaves scattered on grass, while the background reveals golden-toned dried vegetation. The lighting is moody and atmospheric, suggesting dusk or overcast conditions, giving the image a dramatic woodland character.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
October 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Puffin coming in to land

#WildlifePhotography #BirdPhotography #Photography #UKWildlife #BritishWildlife #FarneIslands #PhotoOfTheDay
An Atlantic puffin captured mid-flight as it prepares to land at a breeding colony, with wings spread wide and bright orange webbed feet extended forward for landing. The puffin is shown against a background of coastal vegetation with several other puffins standing on the ground among green foliage and exposed earth. The flying puffin displays its distinctive black and white plumage, colorful triangular beak, and characteristic orange feet.
October 30, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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Grey heron standing sentinel at the water’s edge.

#BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #BritishWildlife #UKWildlife #Photography
A grey heron standing in profile on short green grass at the edge of wetland habitat. The elegant wading bird displays its characteristic long S-curved neck fully extended upward, sharp dagger-like blue-grey bill, and striking yellow eye with keen alert gaze. The heron’s plumage shows beautiful blue-grey tones on the back and wings contrasting with white underparts and neck adorned with black streaking. Its long slate-blue legs stand firmly planted on the grass. The background features soft-focused layers of pale dried grasses in the middle distance transitioning to warm rust-colored vegetation and dark green trees at the top, creating atmospheric depth.
October 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Shake it off 💃

#WildlifePhotography #BemptonCliffs #BirdPhotography #NaturePhotography #BritishWildlife #UKWildlife #Photography #PhotoOfTheDay
A northern gannet standing on a rocky cliff edge with its wings slightly open, the blue sea blurred in the background.
October 29, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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He’s about to drop some ancient wisdom. 🐿️

#WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #UKWildlife #BritishWildlife #AnimalPhotography #Photography #PhotoOfTheDay
A red squirrel standing on a moss-covered log in a forest, with a soft green and purple background.
October 28, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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A moorhen finds solitude among overhanging branches at the water’s edge.

#BirdPhotography #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #Photography #PhotoOfTheDay
A moody, low-key photograph of a moorhen silhouetted on overhanging branches above calm water. The dark branches create an intricate geometric pattern against a lighter background, with their reflections mirrored in the still water below. The small bird sits in profile on one of the lower branches, its dark form contrasting subtly against the muted tones of the water. The overall composition is predominantly dark with deep shadows, creating an atmospheric and contemplative mood.
October 27, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Common buzzard soaring overhead on a clear autumn day.

#BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #BirdsInFlight #Photography #PhotoOfTheDay
A common buzzard captured mid-flight against a vibrant blue sky with wispy white clouds. The bird of prey is shown from below with wings spread wide in a banking position, revealing its distinctive plumage pattern of dark brown upper wings and back contrasting with paler underparts. The tail feathers display warm russet tones with visible barring. The buzzard’s broad wings and relatively short tail are characteristic features of the species.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
October 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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A reed bunting nestled among the autumn grasses. 🐤🍂

#BirdPhotography #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #Photography #UKWildlife
A small brown and tan reed bunting perched on dried ornamental grass seed heads. The bird has distinctive striped plumage with warm brown tones. Surrounding the bird are wispy golden-brown grass plumes in sharp focus, with blurred green foliage visible in the soft-focused background. The composition places the bird slightly right of center, creating a natural, peaceful autumn scene.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
October 25, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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Himeji Castle in the afternoon light. Even after seeing so many photos of it, standing there in person felt unreal.

#HimejiCastle #JapanPhotography #Castle #ArchitecturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #Photography #PhotoOfTheDay
Himeji Castle in Japan surrounded by trees and distant mountains, with the city visible in the background under a soft blue sky.
October 24, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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Spotted this cormorant quietly watching the water. The texture of its feathers and the soft light made the moment too good to miss.

#BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatching #Wildlife #NaturePhotography #OutdoorPhotography #Photography
A cormorant perched on a tree branch with its back facing the camera, showing detailed dark feathers and a sharp beak against a blurred background of trees and leaves.
October 23, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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A perfect day in Brussels. The gardens, the architecture, and that deep blue sky make the city feel alive.

#TravelEurope #Architecture #Cityscape #UrbanNature #Belgium #Brussels #Photography
A view of the Mont des Arts garden in Brussels with colorful flower beds, trimmed hedges, and the spire of the Town Hall rising above the historic buildings under a clear blue sky.
October 22, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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A quiet canal in Leuven

#CityPhotography #Photography #Leuven #Belgium #PhotoOfTheDay
A calm canal bordered by green trees and historic brick and white buildings under bright sunlight.
October 21, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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A quiet moment out on the marsh. Just a few cows and an old building holding its ground against the weather.

#LandscapePhotography #Photography #Elmley #ElmleyNatureReserve #UKLandscape #NaturePhotography
An old stone building in a wide open marshland with grazing cows and a cloudy blue sky in the background.
October 20, 2025 at 8:54 AM