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@clcart.bsky.social

Photograph things you really care about, things that really interest you, not things you feel you ought to do. Chris Steele-Perkins www.clcart.co.uk 📷 Lumix GX9 ECK

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colin @clcart.bsky.social · 2w ago

curves #AlphabetChallenge #WeekCforCurves #Photography #StreetPhotography #ECK #ColourInJuly #Lumix

A wide, colour landscape photograph taken from an elevated promenade that curves gently from the lower right toward the upper-middle distance. The paved pathway on the left is lined with a weathered, textured stone wall topped by a light blue metal railing. In the distance along the path, a solitary person stands near the railing, looking out toward the water. To the right, the River Clyde stretches across the scene under a bright, partly cloudy sky. Rolling, green-and-blue mountains rise up on the far shore across the water, and a small boat is visible floating near the middle distance. The lighting is soft and natural, casting a clear, bright daylight atmosphere across the entire coastal scene.

colin @clcart.bsky.social · 2w ago

curves #AlphabetChallenge #WeekCforCurves #Photography #StreetPhotography #ECK #ColourInJuly #Lumix

A low-angle photograph capturing a large, curved, dark grey structural beam resembling arch rising diagonally across the frame against a clear, light blue sky. A seagull is perched at the very tip of the curved structure. On the left, the corner of a modern, light-coloured building with large glass windows and metal support beams is visible, featuring clean, geometric architectural lines. The photograph is framed within a white border, emphasizing the stark, sculptural contrast between the dark organic curve of the beam, the rigid lines of the building, and the bright sky.

🆂🅷🅴🅴🅽🅰 @sheena-mck.bsky.social · 2w ago

Attention Alphabetters! This is your reminder that Mon 20 Jul is the start of Week C and the theme for the #AlphabetChallenge is Curves. Pics of anything at all as long as there is/are obvious curve(s). No pics where we need to search or be told where to look for them 😂 Use the # below and have fun!

colin @clcart.bsky.social · 2w ago

behind #AlphabetChallenge #WeekBforBehind #Photography #StreetPhotography #ECK #ColourInJuly #Lumix

Four women sit side-by-side on a dark wooden park bench, viewed from behind as they look out over a wide body of water toward rolling green hills and mountains in the distance. They are dressed in casual summer clothing: from left to right, a red top and patterned trousers, a light pink patterned dress, a sleeveless light blue top, and a cream-colored tank top. A low stone wall with a bright blue metal railing runs along the waterfront to the left, curving slightly into the background. The water is calm, featuring a small green buoy in the distance. The sky above is filled with a dense layer of soft white and grey clouds, with patches of blue peeking through, casting a bright, even light across the entire scene.

WJB @wjbphoto.bsky.social · 3w ago

But my little boat is empty It don't go And my oar is broken It don't row, row, row But my little boat is empty It don't go Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Little Empty Boat

Sophie Carr @sophiecarr.bsky.social · 3w ago

Want to see how my Canary Wharf reflection photos might look on a wall? Well here they are :) Oh, and there's a 10% discount voucher available on my website off prints and downloads - SUMMER26 #abstract #roommockup #Canvy #CanaryWharf #reflections

An abstract photograph hangs on a white brick wall over a grey sofa.

An abstract photograph hangs on a dark blue/grey wall over a grey sofa.

An abstract photograph hangs on a dark grey/blue wall over a white chair.

An abstract photograph hangs on a blue wall over a blue chair.

colin @clcart.bsky.social · 3w ago

daily shuffle #music #dailyshuffle 🎧 open.spotify.com/track/4pPwOB...

Skipping - 2000 Remaster

The Associates · Sulk · Song · 1982

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colin @clcart.bsky.social · 3w ago

daily shuffle #music #dailyshuffle 🎧 open.spotify.com/track/4C2UKX...

Brussels Is Haunted

Echo & the Bunnymen · Brussels Is Haunted · Song · 2026

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colin @clcart.bsky.social · 3w ago

waterfront #UrbanGaze #HumansOfBlueSky #Photography #ECK #ColourInJuly #StreetPhotography #Lumix

A vertical, wide outdoor shot on a bright, sunny day features a tall, red modern signpost standing in an open paved plaza. The prominent, cylindrical red structure is labeled vertically with white letters reading "WATERFRONT CINEMA". A lone person in a red shirt sits on a low brick planter wall at the base of the signpost.
In the background stands a modern, multi-story building with a curved glass facade. The building features large white signage reading "SCOTTS" on the upper left side, and "THE WYLLIEUM" on the lower stone wall section to the right. Low green shrubbery and small trees line the front of the building, and a clear, pale blue sky stretches above the entire scene, casting sharp shadows on the ground.

Richard Nantel @rnantel.bsky.social · 3w ago

The art you look at dials in your mindset. Nature photos relax you. Photos of cities energize. On Thursdays, post your #streetphotography and #urbanphotography and tag them with #UrbanGaze. Repost those you love for everyone to enjoy. #EastCoastKin #ECK #Photography

It’s time to channel your inner Henri Cartier-Bresson and let your Street Photography skills shine. Show us the theatricality of the streets, the interplay of light, shadow, and human activity.

• City infrastructure / architecture
• Parks / parking lots
• Back alleys, supermarkets, gyms, cafes
• Street portraiture / candids
• Cityscapes / suburbs
• Street art / graffiti

On Thursdays, tag your street photography with #UrbanGaze.

colin @clcart.bsky.social · 3w ago

behind #AlphabetChallenge #WeekBforBehind #Photography #Reflection #ECK #ColourInJuly #Lumix

A vertical, high-contrast colour photograph of a shipping container terminal set against a vibrant, clear blue sky.
In the center background, a massive red and white container gantry crane rises high into the air. The crane's main machinery house features a white box marked with "Port of Greenock" in red lettering. Large stacks of metal shipping containers frame the scene on both sides. On the left, a tall, dense grid of stacked containers features repeating rows of worn red and blue units. On the right, a smaller stack consists of yellow and tan containers marked with black "MSC" logos.

colin @clcart.bsky.social · 3w ago

gull #Photography #ECK #ColourInJuly #Lumix

A black-headed gull in summer plumage is perched on a weathered blue metal railing that runs along a concrete promenade. Behind the railing, a wide, calm body of water stretches out under a bright, slightly hazy sky. In the distance, the shoreline of a town is visible to the left, featuring historic buildings and a prominent tall stone clock tower. On the right side of the horizon, a large white cruise ship sits anchored in the bay, with the soft silhouettes of distant hills behind it. The image is captured in soft, bright daylight, creating a serene, open-air harbor scene.

colin @clcart.bsky.social · 3w ago

behind #AlphabetChallenge #WeekBforBehind #Photography #Reflection #ECK #ColourInJuly #Lumix

Matt Parker @theworldofmattp.bsky.social · 3w ago

15 Free Creative Photography Ideas - I'd love to see what you make from these theworldofmattparker.com/pages/free-c... #art #ThePhotoHour #FotoRshot #photography #amateurphotography #landscapephotography #naturephotography #classicmono #eastcoastkin

15 Creative Photography Ideas (Suitable for smartphones too)

15 free creative photography ideas for beginners or advanced photographers to help you see differently, slow down, & enjoy photography. Perfect for smartphones.

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Mick Houghton @mickh5.bsky.social · 3w ago

a selection from the allotment last night; a variety of subjects in mono and colour #allotment

colin @clcart.bsky.social · 3w ago

behind #AlphabetChallenge #WeekBforBehind #Photography #Reflection #ECK #ColourInJuly #Lumix

A rear-view, wide-angle shot of a man walking away from the camera down a dirt pathway, framed by tall, wild grass and dense vegetation on both sides. The man is wearing a pinkish-purple short-sleeved button-up shirt, light-coloured cargo trousers, and a dark cap. The path leads toward a scenic, rolling landscape featuring a body of blue water in the middle ground, surrounded by green hills, forests, and fields. In the far distance, a prominent, soft blue mountain range stretches across the horizon under a clear, pale blue sky with a few faint clouds. The image is presented in colour with a clean white border around the frame, captured in bright, natural daylight.

colin @clcart.bsky.social · 3w ago

behind #AlphabetChallenge #WeekBforBehind #Photography #Reflection #ECK #ColourInJuly #Lumix

A colour, wide-angle shot from a vessel looking across dark blue, rippling open water toward a distant coastline under a pale blue sky with light wispy clouds. On the left side of the frame, the rounded stern of a cream and black ship is visible, featuring the gold text "WAVERLEY GLASGOW" painted on its side. Mounted on the deck above the text are a traditional wooden ship's wheel, a black bitt, metal railings, and a flagpole flying a red ensign flag that extends upwards into the clear sky. In the background, a long stretch of rolling, green-and-blue tinted hills meets the water, with a small coastal settlement visible along the shoreline.

Markus @strflt.bsky.social · 3w ago

Nej men godnatt då.

En man med stråhatt går in i skuggan vid ett gathörn. På den sidan sitter det ett vitt fönster på en terrakottafärgad fasad.

𝙲𝚑𝚞𝚛𝚌𝚑 𝚂𝚝𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝 𝙸𝚖𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚜 @churchstreetimages.com · 3w ago

Join the #BlueSkyArtShow Saturday July 18, 2026 The theme is #Growing Plants, people, pets, anything you can think of. Use both tags to be included in the feed. Multiple entries welcome. #art #artists #photography #drawing #painting #sketching #writing #poetry

Photo of flowers and plants with text reading:
Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday July 18, 2026
The theme is #Growing

Growth of any kind this weekend. Plants, pets, people, or anything else you think of.

Use both tags to be included in the feed.
Multiple entries welcome.
#art #artists #photography #drawing #painting #sketching #writing #poetry

Photo Diary @amablephoto.bsky.social · 3w ago

@clumsyshooter.bsky.social · 3w ago

Sunset at The Wash... #photography #bnwphotography #bnw #blackandwhite #blancoynegro #monochrome #ClassicMono #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky #PhotographersUnited #Stunday

Undiscovered Scotland @undisscot.bsky.social · 3w ago

Scotland has several "Newark Castles". This one can be found overlooking the River Clyde in Port Glasgow, immediately to the east of one of the river's few remaining active shipyards. Parts of it date back to around 1480. More pics and info: www.undiscoveredscot... #Scotland #Newark #PortGlasgow

Newark Castle. The image shows a three-storey stone castle beyond an area of mown grass. It comprises three ranges set in a U shape and is complete. In the background on both the left and the right of the frame is a broad river. The sky is blue.

🆂🅷🅴🅴🅽🅰 @sheena-mck.bsky.social · 3w ago

Attention Alphabetters! This is your reminder that Mon 13 Jul is the start of Week B and the theme for the #AlphabetChallenge is Behind. So pics of anything taken from the behind. People, animals, whatever - as long as they are shown from the back. That’s it! Use the # below and have fun!