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Marie
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Artist at work.🎨 Creative Photographer 📸 I love music 🎶 and the occasional coffee ☕ walking, nature, and just being happy, Free spirit 🌿😊.... ☮️❤️
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"An ancient gnarled tree: Too fibrous for a logger's saw, Too twisted to fit a carpenter's square, Outlasts the whole forest."

(My Photography)

#photography #sunset #time
#natural #beautiful #life #love
#free-spirit #tree #peaceful
The scene is dramatic and evocative, dominated by the striking visual contrast of dark, gnarled tree branches silhouetted against a brilliant golden yellow sunset. These twisted forms create a heavy canopy, overhanging the scene and framing the vibrant backdrop below. In sharp contrast to the dark, chaotic foreground is the background: a serene, blazing sky. The sunset is a gradient of intense, warm light—shades of radiant gold bleed into soft amber and vivid yellow. The light is so intense that it seems to radiate heat, making the black branches appear even darker.
November 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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"Migratory birds connect people, ecosystems, and nations. They are symbols of peace and of an interconnected planet."

(My Photography)

#photography #barn-swallow #bird
#swallow #migration #life #natural
#wildlife #peace #love #free-spirit
A lone barn swallow is perched on double cables that run across the image. It looks towards the camera. The background is out of focus.
November 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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"In a mirror is where we find a reflection of our appearances, but in a heart is where we find a reflection of our soul."

(My Photography)

#photography #natural #bush-cricket
#self #reflection #life #love #self-reflection #peace #free-spirit
A bush cricket (likely a male Speckled bush-cricket, Leptophyes punctatissima in its adult form, sitting on a reflective surface. The cricket's detailed patterns and green/brown coloration are sharply mirrored. The background is out of focus.
November 25, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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"Sometimes, you just need a break. In a beautiful place. Alone. To figure everything out."

(My Photography)

#tree #alone #beautiful #reflection
#photography #life #love #free-spirit
#peace
A magnificent, mature tree dominates the frame, its large, brown trunk providing a strong vertical anchor with branches filled with lighter coloured leaves,that reach out beyond the edges of the frame. The light of the day can be seen through the leaves as a grey/blue hue. A path leads towards the base of the majestic tree, inviting a sense of journey and depth.
November 24, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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"Love Is A Perfume You
Cannot Pour Onto Others
Without Getting A Few Drops
On Yourself"

(My Photography)

#rose-hip #rain #droplet #natural
#photography #love #life #free
#red-love
A rose hip with a large raindrop hanging from its underside appears as a vibrant, red glossy fruit, with a clear, spherical water droplet acting as a natural, glistening jewel at its base. Its transparency creates a stark, sparkling contrast against the solid color of the rose hip, It is perfectly spherical due to surface tension, catching and refracting the light and reflecting the surrounding foliage. The background is green and softly blurred.
November 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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In nature where silence speaks volumes, the soul finds its sanctuary.

(My Photography)

#photography #nature #countryside
#Split-Toning #life #peace #love
#free
A split toned image of a vast, open field where two mature trees stand a little way apart in the middle ground, their silhouettes providing a focal point against the wide expanse. Underneath their sparse shade, a few cows graze calmly, adding a touch of quiet life to the otherwise still scene. Above the field, the sky occupies the majority of the frame. Through split toning, the sky is washed in cool blue and deep magenta hues. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, where the starkness of the landscape and the harmonious contrast of the split tones create a deeply peaceful and meditative visual experience.
November 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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"Quiet is might. Solitude is
Strength. Introversion is Power."

(My Photography)

#photography #serenity #solitude
#peace #life #love #natural
A snail rests quietly, its shell a small spiral of muted browns and creams, perched delicately on a slender blade of grass. The grass bends ever so slightly under its weight. In its solitude the snail seems content, its slow rhythm of life perfectly matched to the quiet moment. The world around it is vast, yet here, on this single blade of grass, it has found a sanctuary.
November 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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"Open Up Your Heart
And Let The Sunshine In"

(My Photography)

#photography #sun #sunset #city
#urban #life #love #peace #heart
A bright sun hangs high in a vivid orange sky, casting a dramatic, warm glow over the horizon. Below, the jagged, dark line of the city skyline cuts sharply against the intense light, rendering the rooftops in stark silhouette. The vibrant, fiery backdrop of the sky creates a striking contrast with the shadowed urban landscape.
November 20, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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"Never Forget How Strong You Are.
The Strength That Helped You Get
Through The Past Is The Same Strength
That Will Carry You Through Today"

(My Photography)

#Cape-Greco #strength #strong
#photography #life #love #freedom
#seascape
To the right, a close rocky view of Cape Greco reveals intricate formations of coarse, weathered limestone cliffs and natural sea caves, with the stunningly clear, deep blue sea to the left of the view. The rocks, appearing a mixture of bright white,orange/brown and black, plunge dramatically into the Mediterranean.
November 19, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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The day recedes, a vibrant, burning bright,
And paints the world in this ephemeral light.
I'm rooted here, beneath the vast, wide sky,
And wish this gilded moment would not die.

(My Photography)

#sunset #life #photography #love #landscape #moment #cyprus
A canvas splashed in hues of molten gold, A brilliant light, a wonder to behold. It warms my soul, a fire soft and deep, While in its glow, my heart finds peace to keep. The day recedes, a vibrant, burning bright, And paints the world in this ephemeral light. I'm rooted here, beneath the vast, wide sky, And wish this gilded moment would not die. Oh, stay a while, you radiant, setting sun, Before your daily, golden course is run. Let this bright warmth forever on me rest, This perfect, glowing light, a moment truly blessed. Cyprus Paphos.
November 17, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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"Often in the waves of change, we discover our true direction".

(My Photography 📸)

#photography #change #mallard
#bird #life #love #peace #natural
A male mallard in eclipse plumage, drastically different from his vibrant breeding colours, swims on a lake. Instead of a green head and chestnut chest, he appears brownish and camouflaged, closely resembling a female mallard. He retains a key indicator of his sex: his bill is a yellowish colour, distinct from the female's orange bill blotched with black. As he moves across the water, deep ripples form around him, catching the light and reflecting the surroundings. The surface of the lake appears in dark hues of black and blue, providing a stark, moody backdrop that makes his subtle, earthy tones stand out against the deep, cool colours of the water.
November 17, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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"The More You Know
Who You Are, And What You Want,
The Less You Let Things
Upset You."😌

(My Photography)

#moth #photography #natural
#wild #free #peaceful #self
#life #soul
A lone burnet moth with black wings featuring prominent red spots rested on the petals of a vibrant yellow flower, in a field of wild grass. The grass creates a sense of a hidden world, while above, the clear blue sky is visible in the background, contrasting with the dark moth and the bright flower.
November 16, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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"At The Dawning Of The Day
The Truth Stands On Its Own"

(My Photography)

#Almscliffe-Crag #rocks #dawn
#sunrise #life #love #free #peace
#photography #truth #day
The sun, a brilliant white orb high in the cloudless blue sky, casts a dramatic light over the impressive gritstone architecture of Almscliff Crag. A powerful lens flare streaks across the view, a starburst of light that highlights the intensity of the morning sun. This bright light creates a high-contrast scene. The rugged, textured surfaces of the rocks are cast in deep shadow in some parts, emphasizing their formidable, blocky structure and complex network of cracks and edges. The darker sections of the crag contrast sharply with the blindingly bright patches of dry, grass and sandy ground below, which gleam under the direct, unfiltered sunlight .The overall effect is a breathtaking, almost ethereal depiction of a beloved climbing spot bathed in the full, unyielding glory of a perfect day.
November 16, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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"No Sun Outlasts It's Sunset,
But Will Rise Again And Bring
The Dawn"

(My Photography)

#tree #silhouette #sunset #natural
#photography #life #love #FreeSpirit
A striking, dark silhouette of a tree with no leaves dominates the foreground of the scene. Its trunk is severely bent, reaching dramatically across the canvas, while its gnarled branches claw at the vibrant atmosphere. The backdrop is a breathtaking blend of colors, as the sun sets in the distance, painting the horizon in a sea of rich gold. Above this radiant band, the sky transitions into a serene yet partially blue hue, providing a cool contrast to the warm glow below. The skeletal form of the tree against the bright, warm light creates a stark, high-contrast effect, resulting in an amazing, silhouetted view that is both dramatic and beautiful.
November 15, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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"The World Is Full If
Beautiful Places.
Let Your Heart ❤️ Be One Of Them."

(My Photography)

#places #landscape #mono-photography
#clouds #peaceful #countryside
#beautiful #life #love #free #natural
A long, meandering path of simply trodden earth, leads its way through fields. Partially lining the right side of the path is a simple, natural wooden post fence that guides the eye forward before abruptly ending, leaving the rest of the landscape open and expansive. Above this tranquil landscape, a vast,deep toned sky is a canvas painted with an abundance of white, fluffy clouds that drift lazily, catching the sunlight and casting soft, fleeting shadows below. The scene evokes a profound sense of peace and a gentle, restorative quiet. The air is fresh and clean, carrying the faint, earthy scent of the fields. The only sounds might be the distant, melodic call of a songbird, the soft rustle of a light breeze through tall grasses at the sides of the path or the gentle hum of nature alive with subtle life.
November 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Good Morning 🌅 💫

"Precious day
Lights your way
Rest your wings
Stay awhile
You′re the sun
In my sky
Butterfly" 🎶🎶

(My Photography)

#photography #butterfly #natural
#sun #beauty #peace #life #love
#free #FreeSpirit
A female orange tip butterfly, with her wings fully open and presented horizontally is perched on a deep green bramble leaf. Unlike the males with their vibrant orange tips, the female's forewings are white with distinct black borders, and the hindwings are white with a subtle dusting of black scales near the edges. The stark contrast between the bright white of her open wings and the rich, dark green of the expansive bramble leaf creates a vivid natural tableau.
November 15, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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"Don't know the meaning
Our world to see is there
It's all that I'm feeling
Something here, in the air

It's all coming down
Like a waterfall
Feels like a waterfall
I can feel it
Can you hear it " 🎶🎶

(My Photography)
#leaf #rain #falling
#photography #peace #naturally
#feelings #life #love
A green leaf, vibrant and fresh, is transformed into a natural jewel box after a rain shower. Its surface, a complex tapestry of ridges and veins, is adorned with countless miniature pearls of water. Each droplet captures the light, creating a mosaic of tiny, shimmering lenses across the green expanse.
November 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment."

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#crow #self #photography #wildlife
#natural #strength #peace #life
#love #freeSpirit
A solitary crow stands with quiet assurance upon the splintered segment of a fallen branch, which rests half-submerged in the rippled,blue water. The surface of the lake, a vibrant and deep cerulean, reflects the sky, creating a canvas of uninterrupted color around the bird. The dark, iridescent plumage of the crow provides a striking contrast to the luminous backdrop, each feather catching the light with subtle hints of blue and purple.
November 14, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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"Listen To The Passion
Of Your Soul. Set The Wings Of Your
Spirit Free and Let Not
A Single Song Go Unsung."

(My Photography)

#cormorant #bird #free #natural
#wildlife #photography #wild
#life #love #FreeSpirit
A cormorant stands perched on a fallen tree trunk partially submerged in the placid water of a lake. The bird is engaged in a characteristic behavior, sunning itself with its wings held out. This posture, often referred to as "wing-spreading," allows the cormorant's dark, black feathers, which are not completely waterproof, to dry in the warm sun. The lake, once placid, now has gentle ripples that move across the surface. The water itself is a vibrant, shifting canvas of color; it appears green, reflecting the dense foliage and tall trees lining the shore, creating a natural, serene backdrop for the silent, sun-worshipping bird.
November 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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"Nothing Worth Having
Was Ever Achieved
Without Effort"

(My Photography)

#apple #tree #effort #worth
#truth #life #love #FreeSpirit
#photography #fruit #nature
#natural
A single, crisp green apple, with a distinct blush of red on one side, hangs prominently from a sturdy branch of an apple tree. The smooth skin of the apple is caught in the sunlight, highlighting the contrast between the vibrant, lime-green hue that covered most of its surface and the warm, rosy patch where the sun had best ripened it. It remains solitary yet striking, a small, imperfect jewel amidst the abundant green leaves of the canopy.
November 13, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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"Embracing Fall Means Embracing
Change.
It's a Gentle Reminder That Life
Is a Cycle of Growth, Release, and Renewal."

(My Photography)

#autumn #renewal #change #life
#photography #life #love #free-spirit
#trees #nature #natural
A line of tall, majestic trees stand in perfect formation, a vibrant procession of autumn's finest colors. Their canopies form an uninterrupted mosaic of fiery reds, brilliant oranges, and glowing yellows, each tree a unique brushstroke in the season's grand masterpiece. Beneath this natural canopy, the forest floor is a plush,carpet of fallen leaves. The air is crisp and cool, carrying the distinct, nostalgic scent of damp earth and decaying leaves, a perfume unique to the season.
November 12, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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"Everyone wants to live
on the top of a mountain
But all the happiness
and growth occurs
While you're climbing it."

(My Photography)

#mountains #natural #happiness
#love #life #landscape #photography
#places #free #spirit
A breathtaking mountain view with rugged peaks Piercing a dramatic cloudy sky. Light coloured houses with terracotta rooftops sit in lush green surroundings,nestled in the mountain scape below the peaks. A clear testament to human resilience and the desire to build a life in such a formidable, yet beautiful, environment. The sheer scale of the mountains make the houses look small and delicate. The overall impression is one of serene isolation and awe-inspiring natural beauty, a place where the earth touches the clouds.
November 11, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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Good morning 🍂🌞🍂

"Finding meaning while we're dreaming
Of the splendor of it all
We're surrounded and abound
It's summer, winter, spring and fall
....
Glowing in the glow of love" 🎶🎵

(My Photography)

#autumn #photography #fall
#landscape #places #nature #life
#love #free #spirit #natural
A path, thick with the crunch of fallen autumn leaves, carves its way between trees of autumn color. The trees on either side are a riot of vibrant change, their foliage painted in reds, oranges, greens and yellows. A singular beam of afternoon sun finds a gap in the dense canopy, cutting through to highlight the intricate detail of the leaves it touches. Further down the path, the trees open up, and the distant, bright daylight stands out in stark contrast to the colorful shade of the near trees, beckoning the eye forward.
November 10, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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"Lost in the Lore of Trees,
My Soul Sings Earthen Melodies"

(My Photography)

#woodland #trees #landscape #natural
#nature #photography #life #love #FreeSpirit
Dominating the scene are strong, dark trees, their trunks rough and imposing, reaching up into the cool air. These giants have surrendered most of their summer finery, and their remaining, skeletal branches are stark, intricate silhouettes against the delicate, washed-out blue of the sky. The ground is a vibrant carpet of fallen autumn leaves, a thick, rustling layer of gold, amber, fiery red, and deep brown. This natural mosaic provides a vivid contrast to the deep, almost black, vertical lines of the tree trunks.
November 9, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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"Colour is a power
Which directly
Influences the soul"

(My Photography)

#chestnut #leaves #colours
#nature #autumn #photography
#life #love #FreeSpirit
Overlapping sweet chestnut leaves in vibrant fall tones with golden sunlight filtering through their veins adorn a branch set against a backdrop of blue sky.
November 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM