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Mystifier

@plantspetspics.bsky.social

I’m a disabled person (ME/CFS, LC, MCAS, hEDS, POTS, etc +++) distracting herself, when able, with plants, pets, photography, crafts, reading, trinkets & treasures

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Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 2d ago

Leading lines and critters #photography #cats #dogs #leadinglines

The lines in the brown wood flooring are leading to a black cat running towards the camera.

Leading lines in the brown flooring lead to an open door with a white dog laying down

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 5d ago

52Frames Week 32 Leading Lines “Hose” #photography #leadinglines #52frames_leadinglines #52frames

Leading lines in a wooden deck lead to a coiled black hose

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · last wk.

Galaxy light + strainer + macro filter= #photography #abstract #lights

Orange, red and green hexagonal light shapes are seen under a screen

A galaxy light with yellow, orange, red and green colors sits under a mesh strainer giving the light an abstract look

A galaxy light spreads out its blue and green colored light beams under metal mesh

Blue and green hexagonal shapes under a mesh strainer giving it an abstract look

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 2w ago

52Frames Week 31 Abstract “Tomato” Behind the scenes in the comments! #photography #52frames_abstract #52frames #abstract #hexagonal #tomato

A photo of a red tomato with a green stem taken with a filter makes hexagonal shapes

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 2w ago

July Reads & Ratings ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️=loved it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️=liked it ⭐️⭐️⭐️=just ok/disliked ending #reads #reading #ratings #booksofbluesky

A festive Fourth of July background in reds, blues, and whites with stars and fireworks has poloroids of book with star ratings. The Reappearance of Rachel Proce by Holly Jackson, 3 stars. The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett, 5 stars. The Book Thief by Markus Zusqk, 4 stars. The Borrowed Life Of Frederick Fire, 4 stars. She’s Not Sorry by Mary Kubica, 3 stars. Drowning in Paper Flowers by E.L. Westbury, 3 stars. All The Broken Places by John Boyle, 5 stars. She Made Herself A Monster by Anna Kovatcheva, 4 stars

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 2w ago

Lens filter+Vaseline+Glitter= #photography #vaseline #glitter #filter

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 3w ago

52Frames Week 30 Negative Space “Orchid” #52frames_negativespace #orchid #photography #52frames #stunday

An orchid with white flowers in a white flower pot sits on top of a tan couch and in front of a big (light) aqua colored wall

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 3w ago

Lens filter + canola oil spray + continuous water mister= #photography #lensfilter #oil #water

A Green ivy vine hangs off a tree. It is surrounded by a white foggy tint and more trees in the background

The filter with oil and water combo makes this green ivy leaf look retro

The oil and water lens makes this Ivy vine look soft with a retro tint

The oil and water filter combo makes this photo of Ivy leaves look soft and retro.

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 4w ago

Thirsty Bees #photography #bees

A single bee is slurping water from a water fountain. The background is a pretty green and tan variegation.

5 little bees are drinking water around the lip of a black water fountain

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 4w ago

52Frames Week 29 Distortion “Toyon Twist” #52frames_distortion #52frames #photography #zoomburst

A green Toyon tree with its green berries looks out of focus in this photograph and it’s on purpose! For this challenge of distortion, I purchased a cheap lens filter and smeared the outer edge with Vaseline and then sprinkled white iridescent glitter on top of that. The glitter worked well only when facing the sun so it wasn’t necessary for this shot. While pressing the shutter, I twisted my zoom lens at the same time. So double the distortion!

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 4w ago

Little Willow is the littlest of the the tree babies. She’s quiet, has a sweet personality, and likes to snuggle up to foster mom after playtime. She is 4 months old, UTD with vaccines, and good with cats, dogs & all people. Adoptable thru www.foac.us #photography #fosterkitten #catsofbluesky

A black kitten with green eyes and a white patch on her throat is glaring into the the camera/ she is wearing a bright pink collar with a bow and bell. The background is a white-grey color.

A black kitten with green eyes and a white patch of fur on her neck is standing while looking puzzled into the camera. She is surrounded by a white-grey background. And she is wearing a hot pink collar with a bow and a bell.

A black kitten with a green eyes and a white patch of fur on her neck looks off into the distance while having a smear of Churu on her lip. She is wearing a hot pink collar with a bow and a silver bell. The background is a white-grey color.

A black kitten with green eyes and a white patch of fur on her neck licks her lips while sitting and looking into the camera. She is wearing a hot pink collar with a bow and a silver bell on it. The kitten is surrounded by a white-grey colored background.

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · last mo.

Ash is the sweet lover boy of the group. He has a playful side but he always ends up curled up against foster mom. He is curious about water and loves cat treats. 4 months old, UTD on kitten vaccines, good with cats, dogs & all people. Available for adoption thru www.foac.us #kittens #photography

A black cat with green eyes and a small white patch on his throat squints into the camera. The background is a white-grey color.

A black kitten with one green eye open, one closed, licks his nose. He is wearing an aqua colored collar with a bell and the background is a white-grey color.

A black kitten sits in the middle of a white background and is looking into the camera with his green eyes. He is wearing an aqua colored collar with a silver bell.

A black kittens sits surrounded by a white background, looking into the camera. He is holding his little right paw up in the air and is wearing an aqua colored collar with a silver bell.

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · last mo.

This is my foster baby, Juniper. She’s 4 months old and likes to crawl under the covers for a cuddle. Adoptable thru www.foac.us #fosterbaby #fosterkitten #adoptable #photography #blackcats #cats #catsofbluesky

A black cat with green eyes and a white patch on her throat, looks into the camera. She has a few white whiskers and a smudge of Churu treats across her nose. She is also wearing a black collar with a polka dot bow.

A black cat with green eyes and a white patch on her throat, licks her lips while looking into the camera. She has a few white whiskers and a smudge of Churu treats across her nose. She is also wearing a black collar with a polka dot bow.

A black cat with green eyes and a white patch on her throat, looks grumpily into the camera. She has a few white whiskers and a smudge of Churu treats across her nose. She is also wearing a black collar with a polka dot bow.

A black cat with green eyes is sitting to the back and is looking over her left shoulder. She is also wearing a black collar with a polka dot bow.

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · last mo.

52Frames Week 28 In The Center “Fish & Churu” #52frames_inthecenter #52frames #cat #photography #catsofbluesky #cats

An orange striped cat with a white patch on his neck and a black collar with a bell stands in the center of a white background, looking at the person behind the camera. There’s a few shadows to the right of the cat’s feet from studio lighting. The cat has a smear of Churu treat on his nose.

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · last mo.

My new technique this week was to shoot July’s full “Strawberry Moon.” See unedited version in comments. #52frames #52frames_newtechnique #fullmoon #strawberrymoon #photography

My new technique this week was to shoot July’s full “Strawberry Moon.” I waited until I could see the moon clearly (we are surrounded by mountains and trees) and set up my tripod. I had researched settings prior and had my camera’s settings ready to go. After the camera was mounted to the tripod and a remote trigger to my cell phone was set up, I shot the moon. I adjusted a few settings and added a red hue in post to make it look more like a strawberry. Unedited photo below

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 2mo ago

June Reads & Ratings ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️=loved it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️=liked it ⭐️⭐️⭐️=just ok, or disliked ending ⭐️⭐️=DNF #reads #ratings #booksofbluesky #reader #books

A beach themed backgrounds has poloroids of books with star ratings on them. My Friends by Fredrik Backman, 5 stars. Women of a Promiscuous Nature by Donna Everhart, 4 stars. Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy, 5 stars. All Her Fault by Andrea Mara, 5 stars. The Poppy Firlds by Nikki Erlick, 4 stars. Twice by Mitch Albom, 5 stars. Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth, 5 stars. The Woman Who Ran away From Everything by Fiona Gibson, 5 stars. The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb, 5 stars.

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 2mo ago

52Frames Week 26 Wabi Sabi “Mr. Rusty” #52frames #52frames_wabisabi #photography #wabisabi

A yellow rusted metal box on a tractor looks to have face, eyes, and a mouth with a few moles and scars

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Resting weary wings #photography #macrofilter #butterfly #california

A California Sister butterfly has a brown body and wings with spots of white, orange and red. Its wings are tattered and resting on a screen window

A California Sister butterfly looks into the camera while resting on a screen window. Its body is brown with spots of white, grey, and orange. Its wings are tattered from age.

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 2mo ago

52Frames Week 25 Just Breathe “Swing” #52frames_justbreathe #52frames #photography #stunday

A wooden bench swing hangs from a post through two tree branches. The branches and limb frame the swing. There’s also a black windchime hanging from the beam with a sunburst right above it. There’s lots of leaves and greenery in the foreground and background.

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 2mo ago

My foster babies Willow, Ash & Juniper are now about 3 months old and are still looking for their forever homes www.foac.us #fosterkittens #kittens #blackcats #adoptable

A black cat named Willow sits with her paws tucked under her while her green eyes look into the camera. She has a white patch of fur on her chest.

A black cat named Ash looks into the camera with his green eyes. He has a tiny white patch of fur on his chest

A black kitten named Juniper sits on a tan couch looking suprised or annoyed. She also has a white patch of fur on her chest.

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 2mo ago

52Frames week 24 Blue Hour “Manzanita Buds” #52frames_bluehour #52frames #photography #bluehour #manzanita #stunday

A cluster of white manzanita buds soak in the last remaining light after sunset, known as the blue hour. There’s a blue-green tint to the greenery of the manzanita tree.

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Toe beans 🫘 #kittens #fosterbaby #fosters #toebeans #caturday

A close up of a black kitten sleeping with her back legs crossed and her black paws showing. Her tail is to the left of her feet

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 2mo ago

52Frames week 23 Triangular Composition “Skylight Sunbathing” #52frames_triangularcomposition #52frames #photography #kittens

A black cat looks at the camera while sitting in a triangular shape in the middle of a triangular sunbeam from the skylight. There’s also a tan paper flower to the right of the kitten.

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 2mo ago

May Reads & Ratings! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️=Loved it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️=Liked it ⭐️⭐️⭐️=Ok, or liked it until the ending ⭐️⭐️=DNF #books #booksofbluesky #reader #kindle

Polaroids of books covers with star ratings sits on an aqua background with pink and yellow flowers. The Broken Girls by Simone St.James, 4 stars. We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter, 3 stars. The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell, 4 stars. The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris, 5 stars. a Good Animal by Sara Mayer, 4 stars. The Once and Future Me by Melissa Pace, 4 stars.

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 3mo ago

52Frames Week 22 On The Ground “Pinecone” #photography #52frames #52frames_ontheground #stunday #pinecone #rain

A wet, metallic-looking pinecone sits on yellowish-green wet grass

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I’ve been fostering these little nuggets for a month. They’re 8 weeks old now and are ready for adoption thru www.foac.us #fosterkittens #fosterbabies #foster #adoptable #kittens #cats #blackcats #kittensofbluesky

A black kitten with green eyes and a small tuft of white hair under his chin looks into the camera with one paw forward. The words “Ash, affectionate and talkative” are overlaid on the picture.

A black kitten with green eyes and a white patch of fur on her chest looks into the camera. The words “Juniper, curious and playful” are overlaid on the picture.

A black kitten with a white patch of fur under her chin licks her lips while looking into the camera. The words “Willow, sweet & reserved” are overlaid on the photo.

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Light painted flowers #photography #lightpainting #flowers

Light purple sweet pea flowers are illuminated by a flashlight with a slow shutter speed on the camera, at nighttime

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 3mo ago

52Frames Week 21 Water “Splish Splash” #52frames_water #photography #stunday #hummingbird #birdbath

A hummingbird sits with it’s tongue out on top of a water fountain. It’s left wing splashes water drops into the air.

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I finally finished this embroidery kit. It took over a week of daily stitching and I improvised on a few leaf colors and stitches used (ie I totally messed up but recovered!) #handembroidery #kit #embroidery #threadart

An embroidery hoop with
embroidered houseplants and cacti in various colors of green

A closer view of the embroidered plants and cacti

A close up view of embroidered houseplants and cacti showing threads and stitches used; straight stitch, leaf stitch, short & long stitch, and stem stitch

Mystifier @plantspetspics.bsky.social · 3mo ago

52Frames Week 20 Meaningful Location “Dreaming of TGH” #52frames #52frames_meaningfullocation #photography #nostalgia

A black and white photograph of a ominous brick building with a sign that says Tuolumne General. There’s a light post in front of the building.