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@wholereality.bsky.social
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Amateur photographer/writer in the PNW: macro, nature, spherical (aka 360) panoramas, abstract

Exploring the relationship between regular and spherical photography and what it teaches us about how we see.

Photos by me except reposts.
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Walls of the dark Mitchell Point Tunnel frame a bright, round window looking out over the Columbia River.
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#photography #EastCoastKin #landscapephotography #BlueSkyArtShow #Bright #oregon #ColumbiaRiverGorge #pnw
A dark tunnel frames a bright, round opening that looks out onto a vivid landscape—blue water and sunlit hills glowing in contrast. A simple metal gate stands at the threshold, separating the shadowed interior from the wide, inviting world beyond.
November 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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A hazy day in the Columbia River gorge. I attempted to pull some depth out of this smartphone picture, but it needs more work. This is roughly the same spot as an earlier 360 pano post: link.wholereality.net/Zu3dzO
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#photography #EastCoastKin #landscapephotography #oregon #ColumbiaRiverGorge #pnw
This image captures a scenic river valley surrounded by forested mountains under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
November 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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After the rains in a rose garden.
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#photography #closeup #macrophotography #EastCoastKin #plantphotography #bokeh #waterdrops #rosegarden
Glistening rain droplets cling to a slender thorny rose stem, each tiny sphere catching and reflecting the surrounding light. A single curved orange thorn juts downward, adding a sharp contrast to the delicate shimmer of water suspended above.
November 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Evening at the Oregon coast, with a smoky sky.
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#photography #artphotography #EastCoastKin #BlueSkyArtShow #Evening #landscapephotography #seascape #oregon #sunset
A serene sunset settles over a restless ocean, the sun a glowing ember poised at the horizon. Soft waves roll toward shore, reflecting cool blues and warm coral tones.
November 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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End of the season exhaustion, but still standing straight.
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#photography #closeup #plantphotography #naturephotography #flowerphotography #beautyindecay #EastCoastKin #rosegarden #rose
A withered rosebud, rich with deep reds and bruised purples, stands against a soft, unfocused background. Its curled, leathery petals glisten faintly, suggesting recent rain or morning dew. Though past its prime, the bloom holds a quiet dignity — a tender portrait of fading beauty.
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Autumnal brown.
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#photography #closeup #naturephotography #artphotography #EastCoastKin #leaves #BlueSkyArtShow #Autumn #plantphotography #beautyindecay
A cluster of withered leaves hangs in soft light, their curled edges and deep brown tones revealing the quiet beauty of decay. The dark background enhances their sculptural form, evoking a sense of stillness and the gentle passage of time.
November 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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The autumn season is a transitional one. From dry, cracked ground to changing leaves and fading light.
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#photography #leaves #EastCoastKin #BlueSkyArtShow #Autumn #beautyindecay
Golden and fading green leaves lie scattered on cracked, dark earth, their colors glowing softly against the soil’s deep texture. A patch of light touches the center, evoking the quiet transition between life and decay — a fleeting moment of beauty illuminated in fading light.
November 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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A tangle of moss.
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#photography #macrophotography #macro #EastCoastKin #closeupphotography #closeup #light
A delicate tangle of pale moss rises against a deep black background, its fine threads twisting like tiny filaments of light. The intricate texture and soft, muted hues give the scene an almost ethereal presence, as if the moss were quietly glowing in the dark.
October 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Waking up to the desert hot springs.
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#photography #landscapephotography #EastCoastKin #oregon
An old weathered building with corrugated metal walls and roof sits quietly in an open plain under a vast, moody sky. Golden light brushes the grass and distant hills, evoking a sense of solitude and timelessness in this remote landscape.
October 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Experimenting again. An earlier post in black and white. This really needs to be seen in full screen.
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#photography #closeup #EastCoastKin #plantphotography #bokeh #waterdrops #b&w #blackandwhite #bnw_macro
A single, glistening droplet rests delicately on a leaf blanketed in dew, captured in striking black and white. The interplay of light and shadow accentuates the crystalline textures, creating a scene of quiet luminosity and fragile beauty suspended in stillness.
October 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Taken from inside of the Gerry Frank Salem Rotary Amphitheater in Salem, Oregon.
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#photography #EastCoastKin #BlueSkyArtShow #Inside #architecture #Oregon
A geometric lattice of wooden beams forms a graceful, interwoven pattern against a bright white translucent roof. The structure’s rhythmic symmetry and warm tones create a sense of balance and harmony — an elegant dance of light, line, and architecture.
October 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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An interesting pedestrian bridge.
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#photography #EastCoastKin #bridges #oregon
A sleek, modern bridge stretches forward beneath a gray, rain-washed sky. Its elegant white arches rise in symmetry, mirrored faintly on the wet concrete walkway below. The scene feels quiet and contemplative — a meeting of engineering and atmosphere, where form and reflection merge in the soft light of a misty day.
October 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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An example of the infinite variety of sand patterns.
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#photography #closeup #abstract #EastCoastKin #texture
Golden light grazes a rippled bed of wet sand, revealing intricate textures sculpted by wind and tide. Each grain catches the light differently, forming an abstract landscape that feels both ancient and alive — a fleeting record of motion paused in time.
October 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Standing vertically in the sun.
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#photography #closeup #EastCoastKin #plantphotography #BlueSkyArtShow #Vertical #naturephotography
This picture shows a field of tall grasses with delicate seed heads, softly lit by natural sunlight. One pale green stalk stands prominently on the left side, contrasting beautifully with the surrounding reddish-purple grasses. The dark, blurred background enhances the vivid colors and fine textures of the plants, giving the image a calm and graceful atmosphere.
October 18, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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The pleasant structures of a desert grass seed head in the morning sun.
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#photography #closeup #EastCoastKin #plantphotography #naturephotography
This picture shows a close-up of a single dry grass seed head standing tall against a softly blurred background. The stalk is golden brown, with tightly packed seeds arranged in a symmetrical pattern. The lighting highlights the texture and sharp edges of the seed bracts, giving the image a natural and minimalist beauty.
October 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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The leaves looked as if the light was drawing them out of the darkness.
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#photography #closeup #naturephotography #artphotography #EastCoastKin #leaves #autumn
This picture features two delicate clusters of deep red leaves, likely from a Japanese maple tree, set against a dark, blurred background. The lighting emphasizes the fine texture and graceful curves of the leaves, making them appear almost luminous against the shadowy backdrop. The composition highlights the natural elegance and vivid color of the foliage.
October 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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The structured glow of a backlit leaf.
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#photography #macrophotography #closeup #texture #abstract #EastCoastKin #Glow #BlueSkyArtShow #green #plantphotography
This picture shows a close-up view of a green leaf illuminated from behind, highlighting its intricate network of veins. The light passing through emphasizes the delicate patterns and structure of the leaf, revealing a beautiful contrast between the bright, glowing lines of the veins and the darker green spaces in between.
October 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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From a 360 panorama of a temperate rain forest near a local waterfall. This is looking up some steps, the full VR photo also show stairs going down. See the article and VR photo here: link.wholereality.net/IbStvN
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#photography #forest #360panorama #EastCoastKin
This picture shows a narrow forest path going up some rough steps surrounded by lush green vegetation. Ferns and undergrowth line the trail, while sunlight filters through the trees above, casting gentle patches of light on the gravel path. Wooden railings, weathered but sturdy, lead the viewer’s eye deeper into the dense, peaceful forest beyond.
October 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Bashful and bold.
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#photography #closeup #EastCoastKin #plantphotography #artphotography
This image shows dried seed heads photographed against a black background. The main subject is a fluffy, golden-tan seed head with delicate, feathery filaments radiating outward in a spherical shape, similar to a dandelion clock. Next to it is a darker, more compact dried seed pod or flower head. The composition includes thin, bare stems extending diagonally across the frame, creating an artistic botanical still life that emphasizes the natural textures and forms of these dried plant materials.
October 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Standing out in the crowd. The leaves of a rose can be beautiful, too, although this really needs to be seen full-screen.
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#photography #closeup #EastCoastKin #plantphotography #bokeh #waterdrops
This picture is a close-up macro shot of a green leaf covered in tiny water droplets. A single, larger droplet near the edge of the leaf stands out, glistening in the light and reflecting its surroundings. The shallow depth of field softly blurs the background, drawing focus to the intricate texture of the leaf and the sparkling clarity of the dew.
October 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Green is a relaxing color.
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#photography #abstract #EastCoastKin #Relax #BlueSkyArtShow #green #closeup
This picture is a close-up of a backlit green leaf, showcasing its natural structure. The sunlight shining through highlights the parallel veins, creating vertical lines that give the leaf a sense of depth and texture. The vibrant green tones range from light to dark, emphasizing the leaf’s translucence and natural symmetry.
October 4, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Chilling by the lake.
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#photography #landscapephotography #EastCoastKin #Relax #BlueSkyArtShow
This picture shows a calm, reflective lake bordered by grassy shores and leafless trees under a clear blue sky. The water mirrors the trees and sky, adding a sense of tranquility. On the left, houses and parked vehicles are visible near evergreens, while the right side features open parkland with large bare trees casting soft shadows.
October 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Portraits of fall color.
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#photography #closeup #naturephotography #texture #artphotography #beautyindecay #EastCoastKin #leaves #autumn
This picture shows a cluster of withered, finely serrated leaves in shades of brown, gold, and faded red, hanging delicately from a branch. Their curled, fragile texture contrasts against the dark, blurred background, evoking a sense of autumn’s quiet decline and the passage of seasons.
October 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Part of a 360 panorama. Follow this link to see another copy of the photo: link.wholereality.net/B250909

Click that to see the interactive panorama and look around. Click the same spot again to return. More info in alt-text.
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#photography #forest #EastCoastKin #360photography #360panorama
The image depicts a wooden boardwalk winding through a dense, lush green forest. If you follow the URL in the post, a new copy of the picture will appear. Click on it to go to the interactive panorama. Click and drag to look around. Use you mouse wheel to zoom. (Or tap and pinch on a phone or tablet.) When you're done looking around, go to the beginning view and click there. You will be taken back to the original photo. Compare the photo and panorama to see how they differ. How does each make you feel?
September 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Sometimes the road ahead isn't paved.
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#photography #naturephotography #EastCoastKin #BlueSkyArtShow #TheRoad #landscape #landscapephotography #oregon
This picture depicts a misty forest road, its cracked pavement covered in patches of moss and surrounded by dense, shadowy trees. The fog thickens in the distance, obscuring the path ahead and creating a moody, mysterious atmosphere that invites curiosity while evoking a sense of solitude and quiet.
September 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM