Where does your photography generally land: literal, non-literal, or abstract? I offer some tips on moving towards the abstract side of the spectrum in this post for @opaconferences.bsky.social and the upcoming Horizons Fall Photo Conference. www.horizonsphoto.com/blog/pro-pho...

Pro Photo Tips by Beth Buelow — Horizons Photo

Letting Go of the Literal By Beth Buelow Raise your hand if you love fall! 🖐️ It’s a season of beautiful light, interesting textures, and of course, the brilliant colors. As Albert Camus said, “Au...

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waterfalling. Some creative fun with in-camera multiple exposure and ICM.

Had a great conversation with @michaelbollino.bsky.social recently... the episode is now live on the @naturephotoclasses.bsky.social YouTube channel! youtu.be/rVaDIu3IEwg

It’s more than just a picture of fog over ice. New on YouTube: Talor Stone shares how science, history, and local context shape the stories behind her polar photography, with @bethbuelow.bsky.social. 🔗 Link in bio #NaturePhotographyCollective #VisualStorytelling #TalorStone #NPCYouTube

I'm teaming up with @stephjohnphoto.bsky.social in 2026 to lead a Midwest Photo/Creativity Retreat as part of @naturephotoclasses.bsky.social, and we'd love your input on locations! Here's the quick survey to give us feedback: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #midwestphotography #photographyworkshop

📢 Just launched: Nature Photography Workshops! Join top pros LIVE & in-person across Death Valley, Escalante & beyond—fully guided Jeep overlanding, meals, lodging & permits included, plus a FREE 1-year NPC membership. Spots are limited! 🌟 DM for more details. #NPW #NaturePhotographyCollective

This post makes.my.week, even though I'm late to seeing it! Thanks so much, @aramvartian.com !! It was a pleasure to share and engage with you all. I'll be back at the end of Oct; hope to see you there!

Aram@aramvartian.com · 2y ago

I just had a amazing first experience at the Twin Cities Camera Club watching a presentation by guest speaker @bethbuelow.bsky.social. Her work is excellent. I learned more about abstract and macro photography in an hour and a half than through any course or YouTube video.

Oof. I've been Bluesky negligent 🤦‍♀️ Here's some eye candy to bring me back into the fold. These are in-camera ME abstractions of Gordon Huether's 2020 art installation at Salt Lake City International Airport, "The Canyon."

My guest for this week's Pixels podcast is the amazing Michele Sons. These are some images I created in Oct that reflect a sense of experimentation and play Michele encourages us to embrace. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhIP...

Winter afternoon at the beach (Mar 9 2025) . #naturephotography #beachphotography #abstractphotography #westmichigan

I can't resist sharing this pic I took last night of my sweet Gracie Belle. She is, of course, looking at me so intently because I'm holding a treat that she is eager to enjoy. Dogs are balm for the soul 🤎🤎🤎 #chocolatelab #labradorretriever

The delightful Sara Kushner joins me for this week's Pixels podcast episode for a chat about environmental self-portraiture. Her wisdom applies to both being in front of and behind the camera as she encourages us to take risks and stretch ourselves creatively. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2upz...

What Happens When You Put Yourself Into the Frame? | Sara Kushner on Pixels Podcast

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Estes Textures . From rough wood + sparkling snow to icy bubbles + ancient lichen...Marys Lake, Lily Lake, and Sprague Lake in/near Estes Park, CO, offered diverse delights for the visually curious 🤩. Sixteen small scenes from all three lakes, Feb 2025. #winterphotography #rmnp #textures

Curvelicious Photographed on an icy lake in Rocky Mtn NP. Those curves! 😍 And bonus: just feet from where I took this, I also experienced a new-to-me word: postholing. 😂 #rockynps #opaforwomen2025 #winterphotography #abstractnaturephotography #smallscenes

A little Monday Zen for you 🙏. Architectural detail, Oculus World Trade Center, NYC. #SantiagoCalatrava #calatrava #calatravaarchitecture #wtcnyc #nycarchitecture #oculuswtc #oculusnyc #architecturephotography #minimalistphotography

Be still my heart! Such a delicate and lovely scene 😍

Viktoria Haack@viktoriahaack.bsky.social · 2y ago

The colour of the water here is so beautiful, especially in contrast to the colour of the aspen leaves

Heartbreaking. And what a creative and strangely beautiful way to call attention to a travesty.

Matt Palmer@mattpalmer.co · 2y ago

Always be making photos. Even when something makes you angry. Especially if something makes you angry. This image is 'Disposed' which is a documentation of found illegal dumping in a forest area of Tasmania. #environment #photography #rubbish #tasmania #Australia #protest #nature

Succulents after a bath. #BlueSkyArtShow #light #macro #photography #photographer #lensbaby #lensbabyvelvet56 #canon

New Pixels episode features Alister Benn. We talk bringing yourself to your photography, creating autobiographical images, and the role of story + context in our work. Oh, and aspect ratios! Here are some of my fav 2024 small scenes in 1:1 in honor of Alister 😊 www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Uc6...

NYC: The space in between Architecture in conversation with itself and its surroundings. #architecturephotography #abstractarchitecture #nycarchitecture

My first starter pack! Follow the generous, insightful photographers who are past/future guests on my podcast, PIXELS: Exploring the Heart + Art of Photography go.bsky.app/3EqKAVi (and watch their interviews on YT here: youtube.com/playlist?lis... ) #photographypodcast #photographerstarterpack

Spruced Up (x3) . 8 Spruce in NYC's Financial District = abstract photographer's playground.

Tulips on the Hudson (Little Island Abstracts, NYC, Jan 27 2025) . Yesterday first time visiting this charming spot. I look forward to a future visit when the flowers are in bloom 🌼 #littleislandnyc #abstactarchitecture #abstractphotography

red hills I find it therapeutic and energizing to take a break from photographing and spend time with ink, paper, and brushes. Alcohol inks are a new obsession. They're similar to ICM: abstract, unpredictable, versatile, addictive, FUN. #abstractart #alcoholink

"Nearly everything awesome takes longer than you think. Get started and don't worry about the clock." - @jamesclear.bsky.social --> YES, esp. for creative endeavors. Awesomeness needs expansiveness, grace, patience, persistence, and trusting the process. [image: "Sunny Disposition," in-camera ME]

Woohoo! April 25-26 in Chicago is going to be back-to-back amazing. OK Go on 4/25, Mahler 3 with the @chicagosymphony.bsky.social on 4/26. Can't wait!! 🎶🎸🎻

When color decides to have a party. (in-camera ME + ICM) #abstractphotography #icm

Illumination . While at the US Botanic Garden last week, it was full sun while I was in the desert portion of the conservatory. It was an "all the wrong light in all the wrong places" situation, so I used ICM to make the best of it. This soft light, is it coming or going? Where from or where to? 🤔

Second batch of tumbled rocks after stage one (coarse grit). All rocks collected on West Grand Traverse Bay on Old Mission Peninsula (MI). Some look polished because they're wet, but even in their unpolished state, they're amazing. I expect the full tumbling run to be completed by early February.

@mortneff.bsky.social Fancy meeting you here! 💙