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Mark D Alexander

@mad7500.bsky.social

#ExPostNews 🎶 'Runnin' Down a Dream🎸 ❤️Hobbyist Photographer & Artist 💛Wildlife, Humanity, Landscape, Architecture, Surrealism 😎 💚Surviving life the best I can! 💜🎶 It's Times Like These 🎸 All Photos are Mine unless reposts©️ #EastCoastKin #Breathe🇪🇺🇬🇧🇺🇦

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Mary @mjwyatt.bsky.social · 2d ago

One more garden shot for #MacroMonday. Wishing you all a safe and peaceful day. 🩷 #Photography #Scape #PNW #PDX #Flowers #Bloomscrolling #Gardens #MacroMonday

My garden. Echinacea. A close up of multiple pink flowers, one opening with upright pink-orange petals on a long green stem center, purple lobelia in the background.

𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕘𝕒𝕣𝕖𝕥🌴🐦𝕊𝕜𝕪𝕓𝕚𝕣𝕕 ℍ𝕒𝕧𝕖𝕟🦋@margaretsiegien.bsky.social · 18h ago

Out birding on a peaceful nature walk and got distracted by all this lush green beauty.🌳🌴🌿🌱 #nature #wildlife #naturelovers #naturewalk #wildlifephotography

Koichitrsm @koichitrsm.bsky.social · yesterday

On my way home #tokyo #photography #iPhone #ReLens

Breezie @breeze420.bsky.social · yesterday

“Palm trees were fanned by a warm, light breeze, and they rolled down their windows to smell the sea.” ― Jude Watson

Three palm trees rising above the city at sunset with mountains in the distance. Photo taken in the east bay california.

Breezie @breeze420.bsky.social · 18h ago

“Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.” ― Arthur Ashe till next time🤗🧡

A photo of the wetlands in the early evening. Layers of dark grasses and water with reflections. It looks flat because it was taken with a cheap phone. “Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.”
― Arthur Ashe

Brown Eyed Girl @itsmtntime.bsky.social · 18h ago

🚀 Just sending out a reminder for anyone interested in watching the SpaceX Falcon 9 Hollow Upper Stage impact the moon tonight. You can check out the upcoming live view at The EarthMaster on YouTube. Link is in my post below. #SpaceX #Astronomy #Moon #EastCoastKi #WestCoasrKin #Photography #News

Brown Eyed Girl@itsmtntime.bsky.social · 3d ago

Hey all, just sharing about a rare event coming up. Discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 Hollow Upper Stage Set to Slam Into the Moon This Week! Watch it live at www.youtube.com/live/ZfgrV4n... 👀 Please check out the ALT text for details! 🚀 #SpaceX #Astronomy #News #LunarImpact #SpaceJunk #Moon

Rina @rina2012.bsky.social · yesterday

#DailyFlowers to brighten your day 🫶 #ColorADay #BlueTue #minimalism #Flowers #MacroMonday #MinimalMonday #purpleFriday #Photography #Closeup #Art #FineArt #Nature #NaturePhotography #bloomscrolling #thelittlethings #ECK

The picture shows an open Cape daisy flower viewed from the side against a grey background. Its petals are white-purple on the outside and form a dense, dark-purple ring towards the centre. Beneath it grows a slender, green stem with narrow leaves and a green-yellow flower bud that is still closed.

Bill Montei @billmontei.bsky.social · yesterday

Palais Garnier, Paris #photography

The Palais Garnier, also known as the Opéra Garnier, is a historic 1,979-seat opera house in Paris, France. Built between 1861 and 1875 for the Paris Opera at the behest of Emperor Napoleon III, it was designed by the architect Charles Garnier. The building is renowned for its opulent Napoleon III style, featuring a grand staircase, a massive bronze and crystal chandelier, and a ceiling painted by Marc Chagall. It is perhaps most famous worldwide as the setting for Gaston Leroux's 1910 novel, The Phantom of the Opera.
Architecture and Design
The Palais Garnier is considered a masterpiece of the Second Empire style, blending elements from the Baroque, classicism, and Renaissance architecture. Charles Garnier used seventeen different kinds of material for the facade, including multicolored marble, stone, and gilded bronze.
The interior is equally spectacular, featuring:
The Grand Staircase A sweeping double staircase made of white marble with a balustrade of red and green marble.
The Auditorium A traditional Italian horseshoe-shaped hall that can accommodate nearly 2,000 people, famous for its red velvet seats and massive seven-ton chandelier.
The Grand Foyer A lavish hall reminiscent of the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, designed for spectators to stroll through during intermissions.
History and Legacy
The opera house was the primary home of the Paris Opera and the Paris Opera Ballet until 1989, when the new Opéra Bastille opened. Today, the Palais Garnier is used mainly for ballet performances. It has been a designated French historic monument since 1923.

Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 2d ago

Good morning. My co host Helen @helenbennett.bsky.social has chosen today's #BirdOfTheDay theme #FabulousWaders Any wading bird that you love! Alt is #Speckled I’m away till evening from 10am. Camera day with a mate. Have a lovely day wherever you are in the world. 🤗 #birds #photography #ECK

A bustling flock of Eurasian Oystercatchers fills the frame in a spectacular mass take-off. Their striking black heads and backs contrast sharply with brilliant white underparts and bold white wing bars, while vivid orange-red bills and pink legs flash through the motion. Several birds are crisply captured with wings fully spread, revealing intricate feather patterns, while others blur into the background, creating a strong sense of speed, depth, and controlled chaos. The soft, muted backdrop of shoreline and water keeps the focus on the swirling movement of the flock, conveying the excitement and energy of a moment when dozens of birds launch into flight together.

Loretta Robinson @lorettarobinson.bsky.social · 5d ago

Good morning from #Oregon Here is my shot of the #BuckMoon in my neighborhood this morning. First time I have been out my big camera in a month! Felt good 😊 #AlphabetChallenge #Dark #Photography #ECK #OMSystem #Scape #EastCoastKin

Loretta Robinson @lorettarobinson.bsky.social · 2d ago

Good Morning from #BjornsonVineyard Yes lots of spots in #Oregon are on fire, but it is #BlueSkyMonday here! #ECK #Photography #EastCoastKin #Winery #WillametteValley

Marjo Slingerland-Boks @marjosl.eurosky.social · 2d ago

Helen @helenbennett.bsky.social have set the themes for these #BirdOfTheDay #FabelousWaders the Alt #Specled #ECK #Birds Here are a heron and a view spoonbills in the distance. Photo is make with my cellphone.

Viktoriay Yakimush @viktoriay.bsky.social · 3d ago

"I'm still fascinated by clouds and sunsets. I always make a wish when I see a rainbow or a shooting star. I've seen a meteor shower. The world is full of wonders." — Michael Jackson #stunday #ColorADay #OrangeSun #PinkMon #imageandverse #sunset #BlueSkyArtShow #BlueTue #Scape #mobilephotography

This photograph captures a close-up of a vibrant gazania flower, shot from above.

Key elements of the frame

Focus: A large, flower-shaped inflorescence with radiating petals. The center of the flower consists of numerous small, tubular flowers of a golden-yellow hue.

Petals: Graduated in color. They are deep yellow at the base, turning white toward the edges, and slightly pointed at the tips.
This photograph captures a picturesque landscape just before sunset.

Key elements of composition:

Sky: Taking up most of the frame, it's painted in a gradient of soft pastel tones—from deep blue at the top to soft pink, orange, and bright yellow at the horizon. Light, cirrus clouds diffuse the light, creating smooth color transitions.

Tree silhouettes: In the foreground, on the right and left, are the dark outlines of trees and bushes. Their detailed appearance is hidden in shadow, highlighting the contrast with the bright sky.

Horizon: In the distance, a smooth line of a field or meadow is visible, immersed in the evening twilight.

Viktoriay Yakimush @viktoriay.bsky.social · 3d ago

Have a Happy Monday and a Great new week ahead to everyone! 🌅 #landscape #ColorADay #PinkMon #BlueSkyMonday #scape #nature #mobilephotography #EastCoastKin #sunset

This photograph captures a picturesque landscape at sunset.

Sky and Lighting

Color Scheme: The upper sky is a deep blue-blue, transitioning to delicate pink, lilac, and bright yellow hues as it approaches the horizon.

Clouds: Light, cirrus clouds high above are illuminated with pink, while dense cloud layers near the horizon appear dark against a bright golden glow.

Sunlight: The sun is hidden behind the horizon or clouds, but its rays shine upward, creating a soft gradient and a glowing effect.

Ground Plane

Silhouettes: The entire lower portion of the frame is shrouded in dense shadow. The dark silhouettes of trees, bushes, and rolling hills are visible.

Water: In the lower right corner, a dark expanse of water can be discerned, subtly reflecting the night sky.

Texture: The foreground is slightly blurred, creating a sense of movement or shooting from a vehicle window.

Viktoriay Yakimush @viktoriay.bsky.social · 2d ago

Have a Happy Tuesday 💜 #macro #closeup #flowers #garden #flowersphotography #gardening

The photograph captures a macro shot of the central portion of an open gladiolus flower in violet-lilac tones. A large, transparent drop of water rests on one of the lower petals. It reflects the light and texture of the petal, creating a lens effect.

Viktoriay Yakimush @viktoriay.bsky.social · yesterday

"Catch the sunset and let your worries fade away."🌅 #sunset #landscape #scape #ColorADay #BlueTue #mobilephotography

The photograph captures a landscape just before sunset, rendered in contrasting, rich tones with a pronounced grain effect.

🩷🕊 Sara Flacci @saraflacci.bsky.social · 2d ago

#RockinTuesday with special guest 🐾 Loo Valley•Gressoney-St-Jean #Alps 🏔🌲 #EastCoastKin #ECK

A typical Alpine landscape with a clear stream and large rocks. A Golden Retriever is splashing about in the water.
All around, there is dense high-altitude vegetation. The sky is blue with a few clouds.

Island Girl (IG)🇨🇦@tenoaks6.bsky.social · 2d ago

the quiet came and the listening followed the hurt beneath the words Exposed in that still & fragile moment we carefully bridged a gap tentative steps, but something #words #nature #humannature #communication #mentalwellness #photography #alittlebridge #daybyday

A small wooden bridge crosses a dry river bed in a fairly manicured forest. The red dirt drain visible on both sides of the tree lined bridge are holding shadows and sunbeams. Wild ferns grow everywhere parched and yellowed by the dry heat of the summer.

Island Girl (IG)🇨🇦@tenoaks6.bsky.social · yesterday

nature's treadmill, a gentle incline towards growth...no emergency stop button required #nature #photography #nomonthlyfees #thicktrunktuesday #let'sgothisway #wellbeing

A wooden plank on a slight incline deep in the forest leading to parts unknown. Old growth trees line the walkway. Forest debris is visible in the small amount of water beneath the plank. Ferns and bramble are illuminated by filtered sun as we move forward deeper into the forest. The sky is also visible, light blue leaning into white.

P Pekka @prepekka98.bsky.social · yesterday

Yellow hollyhocks in the botanic gardens. #Bloomscrolling #Photography #MobilePhotography

Yellow hollyhocks glow in the evening sun along a path in the botanic gardens.

💛💜JB💛💜@msjulesb.bsky.social · 2d ago

Good morning, Bluesky 🦋… Happy Tuesday ✨ Have a lovely day 🫶 ☕️☀️🌿💛🌱🌳

A narrow woodland path… tall mature trees…. A wooden fence alongside the path… sunlight filters through the leaves creating patches of light on the ground

Tom @birdfan.bsky.social · yesterday

Sometimes mixed media can work. I love the repeating pattern, interrupted by this cute rufous/Allen's hummingbird. Have a great day! #Birds #Photography #Nature

There is a light gray interlocking pattern of squares throughout the frame formed by a chain-link fence. The background is a uniform dark gray, and there is a little rufous colored hummingbird perched in the center. She has some green on the crown and shoulders, and we can see the little black left foot wrapped around the fence.

John Murrell @johnmurrell.bsky.social · 19h ago

A Canada goose shaking off some water #photography #birds #goose #nature 📷🦉🪶

A gray and black Canada goose rearing up in bright blue water with its wings fully spread, splashing water drops into the air.

🇬🇧PhotographyFunGuy🇬🇷@photographyguy28.bsky.social · yesterday

Goodnight Bluesky Folks My Last post Features a beautiful Garden Dhalia Called Winnie the Pooh that I Captured back in 2024 it was Taken with my Canon EOS R50! #GardeningFeed🌱 #NaturePhotography #PhotographersOfBluesky #PlantSky #UkGardening #Bloomscrolling #Flowers #Dhalia

A fuzzy bumblebee with distinct black and yellow stripes is perched at the center of a vibrant dahlia flower, collecting pollen.
Key Visual Elements
Flower: Features pointed, fiery orange-red petals that fade into bright yellow toward the edges and center. Smaller, ruffled yellow petals frame the dense golden disk florets in the middle.
Bumblebee: Positioned slightly to the left on the center disk, detailed with fine hairs and visible wings resting flat against its back.
Background & Stems: A green stem supports the main flower, with an unopened green bud branching off to the lower left. The background is softly blurred with warm, natural tones, keeping the focus entirely on the flower and bee.

Robyn @handcranked.bsky.social · yesterday

Moorea magic A phone photo taken as we sped by on our snorkeling tour. #ColorADay #BlueTue #PaintByWords #GreenMountain #ECK #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #photography #ArtYear

A gorgeous tropical island taken from a boat. A lush, green mountain leads to a strip of beach on the left with a hotel building. The water is an amazing, clear turquoise with some dark spots where there's coral. The sky is blue with with puffy clouds. There are few boats next to the island toward the center.

@mariasteuer.bsky.social @mariasteuer.bsky.social · 18h ago

✨Beautiful ✨Lovely Photos Mark✨Hope You Had A Wonderful Sunday & Are Having A Great Week ✨✌🏻✨

Helen Bennett 🌿@helenbennett.bsky.social · 2d ago

A flash of velvety black and fiery red as this Red Admiral flutters in to the garden to feed on the sun soaked yellow Rudbeckia... always a joy to see! 🦋 📷 🌿 Happy Monday everyone.... wishing you all a good week ahead. 🕊️ #MacroMonday #Photography #Butterflies #Invert #Pollinartors #UKWildlife #ECK

Sharon R.@mysharona612.bsky.social · 3d ago

I’ve visited the MN North Shore nearly every year for more than three decades. Yet each time it takes my breath away. Here are a couple of shots from my bike ride on the Gitchi-Gami trail yesterday between Split Rock and Gooseberry. #StunDay #EastCoastKin #Photography #StateParks #LakeSuperior

A view of Split Rock Lighthouse from below on a sunny, cloudless day. It sits atop a tall, rocky cliff above Lake Superior. The cliff immediately underneath it is bare rock, while the cliff side to the left is covered in trees and greenery.

The picture is taken from an inlet on the shore of Lake Superior. You can see large stones beneath the water. A row of cliffs and trees are seen in the far distance. It’s a sunny day with blue skies and a small handful of scattered clouds.

Marjo Slingerland-Boks @marjosl.eurosky.social · 3d ago

Good morning all,apologies for the little canals but that is all what I have on the moment 😅 #BlueSkyMonday #landscape #mobilephonephotography #reflections

This is a other from one of the canals around my home. On the left side is a part from a huge weeping willow tree 🌳 on the other side are bushes. If you zoom in than you can see that leaves are turning in to yellow. This is because of the dry here. The white clouds in the sky are reflected in the water.

Marjo Slingerland-Boks @marjosl.eurosky.social · 3d ago

This will be the last one for this day i think so 😅 #ColorADay #PinkMon #butterfly #ECK #MacroMonday #Mobilephonephotography This one is from last year, had my first butterfly here in the garden so even🙏but not on a pink flower.