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Indigrassy
@indigrassy.bsky.social
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📸 Nature photographer located in NWI 📸 All photos are my own AI-free space
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Indigrassy @indigrassy.bsky.social · Aug 25
Painted by the sun #nature #photography #BloomScrolling #sunflowers #YellowSunday
The image shows a vibrant yellow sunflower in full bloom, occupying the center of the composition. The sunflower's petals are bright yellow with distinct, smooth edges, radiating outward from a dark brown, textured central disk. Sunlight highlights the petals, creating a vivid contrast against the deep green leaves in the background. Several large green leaves can be seen framing the flower, with some soft yellow and green bokeh visible in the background, suggesting foliage
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Indigrassy @indigrassy.bsky.social · 2h
Wavy #nature #photography #Stunday #ArtYear #smArtist #reflections #waterscape #cityscape
Reflection of tall modern skyscrapers on rippling water, creating a distorted, wavy effect that makes the buildings appear as if they are melting. The scene is bathed in warm golden and purple hues from the sunset, with a few ducks gliding across the surface, adding movement to the mirrored cityscape.
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Indigrassy @indigrassy.bsky.social · 15h
Entrapment #nature #photography #spiders #BNWmacro #31DaysOfHalloween #ArtYear #ClassicMono #smArtist
The black and white image depicts an insect caught in a spider's web. The web is intricately woven, with fine strands visible throughout the image. The trapped insect appears to be a bee, with its wings spread partially open, displaying striped patterns. The background is blurred, providing a sense of depth and focusing attention on the insect in the web. The lighting casts shadows that highlight the textures of both the insect and the web.
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Indigrassy @indigrassy.bsky.social · 1d
Golden harr #urban #city #Pittsburgh #cityscape #urbanscape #scape #ArtYear #smArtist
The image shows a city skyline during sunrise or sunset, with sunlight casting a warm golden hue over the buildings. The skyline consists of various skyscrapers of different shapes and sizes, some with unique architectural features like spires. In front of the buildings, there is a river reflecting the city's silhouette, creating a symmetrical and colorful mirror image. The river is calm, with subtle ripples enhancing the reflections. A prominent yellow bridge extends across the left side of the image. The sky is mostly clear with some streaks of clouds and a visible contrail.
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Indigrassy @indigrassy.bsky.social · 2d
Dimensions #urban #photography #urbanscape #HumansOfBlueSky #UrbanGaze #ArtYear #smArtist
A city sidewalk lined with trees on a sunny day, showing a mix of green and yellow leaves. The right side of the image displays the clear street scene, while the left side captures a glass reflection of the same view, slightly distorted. The reflection shows a person in light pants and a blue plaid shirt standing near the curb, with passing cars and a white truck in the background. The pavement and trees create a rhythmic pattern of light and shadow across the brick walkway.
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Indigrassy @indigrassy.bsky.social · 4d
Touching me, touching you #urban #photography #urbanscape #reflections #WindowsOnWednesday #ArtYear #smArtist
The image is a reflection of two buildings on the glass facade of another structure. The left side of the glass reflects a building with orange-tinted windows, bathed in warm light, creating a distinct grid pattern. The right half reflects a more classical stone building with rectangular windows and intricate detailing at the top. The reflection is slightly distorted, giving the scene a unique, wavy appearance. The glass panels are divided by dark, vertical, and horizontal lines, enhancing the geometric pattern throughout the image.
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Indigrassy @indigrassy.bsky.social · 4d
Spooked in the city #nature #photography #WackyWednesdayArt #31DaysOfHalloween #ArtYear #ClassicMono #smArtist
Black-and-white photograph of a city fountain framed by tree trunks in the foreground. The water jets rise in graceful arcs from the circular pools, cascading into lower basins. Behind the fountain stands a stately stone building with tall windows and flagpoles. A row of trees in front of the building is decorated with round, smiling face shapes, adding a whimsical contrast to the formal architecture. The lighting highlights the trees and water, creating a lively play of light and shadow.
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Indigrassy @indigrassy.bsky.social · 4d
City monarchs #urban #photography #TagTuesday #ColorADay #BlueTue #ArtYear #smArtist #SensoryArt #transportation
A colorful mural of two large monarch butterflies surrounded by orange and pink flowers is painted on a concrete wall. Above the mural, there is a red railing with a bus passing by, and behind it rises a tall, rectangular office building with rows of windows. The sky above is clear and bright blue, giving the scene a crisp, vibrant urban feel.
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Indigrassy @indigrassy.bsky.social · 5d
Outerly spaced #nature #photography #BlueSkyMonday #ArtYear #smArtist #reflections
The image depicts a serene view of lily pads floating on a dark blue body of water. The water's surface reflects a cloud, adding a soft pinkish hue to the scene. The lily pads are primarily green, with some showing yellowish and brown edges, indicating natural wear. They are scattered unevenly across the water, with some leaves overlapping. The image captures a tranquil and natural environment, with the smooth water enhancing the reflective effect.
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Robyn @handcranked.bsky.social · 6d
Here's the art challenge cheat sheet for October 13-19! Enjoy!

The host list and posts from hosts are in the comments.

#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography
#dailyart #art #traditionalart #painting #drawing #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #artprompt
Art Challenges: October 13–19 Monday, October 13 #BlueSkyMonday (anything blue) #MacroMonday (any macro) #MountainMonday (mountains) #MinimalMonday (minimalism) #ColorADay (#PinkMon) #Spooktober (#TrickOrTreat) Tuesday, October 14 #RockinTuesday (rocks) #TidesOutTuesday #TagTuesday (graffiti/street art) #AnimalArtTuesday #ColorADay (#BlueTue or #CyanTue) #Spooktober (#cobweb) Wednesday, October 15 #WaterfallWednesday #WindowsOnWednesday #WackyWednesdayArt (odd/unusual) #ColorADay (#RedWed) #Spooktober (#witch) Thursday, October 16 #HumansOfBlueSky (people) #UrbanGaze (anything urban) #PalacesAndGardens (#stairs) #ColorADay (#YellowThu) #Spooktober (#darkness) Friday, October 17 #scape (any kind of scape) #FishyFriday #ForestFriday #FoodOnFriday #FlyDay (critters that fly) #ColorADay (#BWFri) #Spooktober (#alien) Saturday, October 18 #BNWmacro #ColorADay (#GreenSat) #BlueSkyArtShow (#vertical) #Spooktober (#mummy) Sunday, October 19 #Stunday (stunning) #ImageAndVerse (photos with poems written by you or anyone) #BNWmacro #ColorADay (#OrangeSun) #SelfPortraitSunday (#ForgottenCorner)* #Spooktober (#SeaMonster) ALL WEEK #31DaysOfHalloween (anything fall, Halloween, or spooky) #ArtYear (any art) #ArtOfSelfPortraiture #BirdOfTheDay (see Alan H or Rob Crank for daily prompt) #ClassicMono (monochrome) #smArtist (purposeful art of any theme) #AlphabetChallenge (#WeekPforPink) #SensoryArt (#transportation) *Pose in a location you’ve always overlooked
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Indigrassy @indigrassy.bsky.social · 6d
Fall-iage #nature #photography #autumn #Stunday #ColorADay #OrangeSun #ArtYear #smArtist
The image features a vast landscape of dense forest with the colors of autumn. The foliage displays various shades of green, orange, and red, indicating the transition of seasons. Above the forest, a dramatic sky is visible, filled with thick, swirling clouds. The clouds are primarily grey with patches of white, and a burst of sunlight breaks through, creating visible rays that illuminate parts of the forest. In the distance, low rolling hills are subtly seen under the expansive sky. A small patch of blue is visible, adding contrast to the otherwise muted colors of the scene.
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Indigrassy @indigrassy.bsky.social · 8d
Sun lamp #nature #photography #sunset #BlueSkyArtShow #glow #ArtYear #smArtist #SensoryArt #shadow
A tranquil beach scene at sunset shows a vintage-style lamppost in the foreground, perfectly aligned with the setting sun so the sun’s glow appears to light the lamp. The sky is painted in warm tones of gold and soft orange, fading into cooler blues and grays near the top. In the background, a long pier extends into the water leading to a small lighthouse silhouetted against the horizon. Gentle waves shimmer with reflected sunlight, and a couple of distant figures walk along the shore, adding a sense of peaceful solitude to the scene.
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Indigrassy @indigrassy.bsky.social · 8d
Open the gates #nature #photography #scape #gardenscape #ArtYear #smArtist
A large red torii gate stands in front of a brick archway surrounded by lush greenery and yellow hanging flowers inside a greenhouse or conservatory. Behind the torii are two large vertical banners with black Japanese calligraphy on white paper. Palm fronds and flowering plants frame the scene, creating a serene, garden-like atmosphere that blends Japanese and botanical aesthetics.
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Indigrassy @indigrassy.bsky.social · 9d
Sunny days ahead #urban #photography #HumansOfBlueSky #UrbanGaze #ArtYear #smArtist #SensoryArt #shadow
The image captures an urban scene at dusk or dawn. In the foreground, a silhouette of a person is walking away, with the sunlight creating long shadows on the pavement. The background features a tall building with multiple windows on the left, partially obscured by a tree whose leaves form a dense pattern against the sky. A streetlight and traffic signals are visible near the center of the image. On the right, there's a large, reflecting glass surface and more urban structures. The lighting suggests a low sun, possibly during sunset, casting a warm glow through the scene and highlighting the tree leaves in contrast against the sky.
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Indigrassy @indigrassy.bsky.social · 10d
Al(red)dy in bloom #nature #photography #WindowsOnWednesday #ColorADay #RedWed #ArtYear #smArtist
A cluster of large red paper lanterns hangs in a vertical line from the ceiling of a greenhouse structure, framed by a grid of translucent panels letting in filtered sunlight. Yellow flowers and green foliage surround the lanterns from above and the sides, creating a vibrant contrast of colors. The perspective looks upward, emphasizing the lanterns’ size and the play of light through the glass roof.
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Indigrassy @indigrassy.bsky.social · 11d
Home base #nature #photography #trees #ColorADay ##BlueTue #ArtYear #smArtist
A tall tree stands silhouetted against a fading sunset, its branches spreading wide and filled with clusters of leaves. The sun is low on the horizon, shining through the tree’s lower trunk and casting a warm golden light across the grassy hill. The sky transitions from a soft orange near the horizon to a deep, clear blue higher up, creating a calm and peaceful atmosphere.
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Indigrassy @indigrassy.bsky.social · 12d
Floating on air #nature #photography #fish #BlueSkyMonday #MinimalMonday #ClassicMono #PopOfColor #ArtYear #smArtist
A brightly colored fish with vivid blue and pink hues swims near the surface of a pond. The background, including rocks and surrounding plants, is in black and white, creating a striking contrast that emphasizes the fish’s vibrant colors. The water is clear, revealing leaves and textures beneath the surface. The fish appears to be moving toward a cluster of leaves near a stone edge.
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Robyn @handcranked.bsky.social · 13d
Your art challenge cheat sheet for October 6–12!

Back: #TheCampfire on Tuesday

Host list in the comments + posts from hosts

#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography
#dailyart #art #traditionalart #painting #drawing #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #artprompt
Art challenges: October 6–12 Monday, October 6 #BlueSkyMonday (anything blue) #MacroMonday (any macro) #MountainMonday (mountains) #MinimalMonday (minimalism) #ColorADay (#PinkMon) #Spooktober (#BlackCat) #MagentaMonday Tuesday, October 7 #RockinTuesday (rocks) #TidesOutTuesday #TagTuesday (graffiti/street art) #AnimalArtTuesday #ColorADay (#BlueTue or #CyanTue) #Spooktober (#lightning) #TheCampfire (tell a story) Wednesday, October 8 #WaterfallWednesday #WindowsOnWednesday #WackyWednesdayArt (odd/unusual) #ColorADay (#RedWed) #Spooktober (#zombie) Thursday, October 9 #HumansOfBlueSky (people) #UrbanGaze (anything urban) #PalacesAndGardens (#Myth&Legend) #ColorADay (#YellowThu) #Spooktober (#poison) Friday, October 10 #scape (any kind of scape) #FishyFriday #ForestFriday #FoodOnFriday #FlyDay (critters that fly) #ColorADay (#BWFri) #Spooktober (#vampire) Saturday, October 11 #BNWmacro #ColorADay (#GreenSat) #BlueSkyArtShow (#glow) #Spooktober (#spider) Sunday, October 12 #Stunday (stunning) #ImageAndVerse (photos with poems written by you or anyone) #BNWmacro #ColorADay (#OrangeSun) #SelfPortraitSunday (#FrightNight)* #Spooktober (#shapeshifter) All week #31DaysOfHalloween (anything fall, Halloween, or spooky) #ArtYear (any art) #ArtOfSelfPortraiture #BirdOfTheDay (see Alan H or Rob Crank for daily prompt) #ClassicMono (monochrome) #smArtist (purposeful art of any theme) #AlphabetChallenge (#WeekOforOpulence) #SensoryArt (#shadow) *Playful/spooky Halloween-inspired
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Indigrassy @indigrassy.bsky.social · 13d
The Pitts #photography #cityscape #Pittsburgh #Stunday #ArtYear #smArtist #AlphabetChallenge #WeekNforNights
A nighttime cityscape shows a brightly lit bridge spanning a river, with colorful lights reflecting on the water. The bridge is adorned with yellow and purple lights, and a large circular light feature glows teal at its center. In the background, numerous city buildings and streets are illuminated, creating a lively urban scene. The dark sky contrasts with the vivid reflections on the river, emphasizing the vibrant lights of the city.
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Indigrassy @indigrassy.bsky.social · 14d
Omen #nature #photography #Spooktober #nightmare #31DaysOfHalloween #ArtYear #smArtist #ClassicMono
The image is a black and white photograph featuring a serene seascape at sunset. The horizon is positioned centrally, dividing the sky and ocean. The sky is a gradient from dark at the top to light near the horizon, with a pair of illuminated circular shapes resembling multiple suns or reflections near the horizon line. In the foreground, there is a silhouette of a fence or railing, with visible vertical posts and inclined railing, possibly indicating a pathway or promenade. To the right, there is a hint of foliage, adding texture to the composition. The overall atmosphere is calm and contemplative, with high contrast between dark and light areas, enhancing the visual impact.
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Indigrassy @indigrassy.bsky.social · 14d
Shadows and lines #nature #photography #flowers #BloomScrolling #BNWmacro #ArtYear #smArtist
The image is a close-up black-and-white photograph of a flower. The focus is on the central part of the flower, showing densely packed, textured structures around the center that could be stamens or pollen clusters. Radiating from the center are the petals, which appear elongated and slightly curved. The petals exhibit various shades of gray, creating a subtle contrast that emphasizes their linear texture. The petals have fine lines and striations running along their length, contributing to the image's intricate detail. The composition provides a dramatic, almost abstract perspective of the flower.
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Indigrassy @indigrassy.bsky.social · 15d
Reaching out #nature #photography #marshlands #autumn #scape #landscape #ArtYear #smArtist
The image depicts a marshland at dusk, characterized by tall, barren tree trunks jutting out from the water. The trees are leafless, with stark, dark silhouettes against a soft gradient sky transitioning from orange near the horizon to blue at the top. Scattered branches and logs are partially submerged in the greenish, algae-covered water. In the background, a dense line of foliage forms the horizon under the fading light. A crescent moon is visible in the upper quarter of the sky, adding a tranquil element to the scene
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Indigrassy @indigrassy.bsky.social · 16d
Admiring the view #nature #photography #HumansOfBlueSky #sunset #ArtYear #smArtist
The image portrays a vibrant sunset over a body of water. The sky transitions from a deep purple at the top to a bright orange near the horizon. The sun is prominently seen near the center, casting a vivid golden glow across the water. In the foreground, a silhouette of a person stands leaning against a fence, observing the scene. Small plants are visible near the fence. The water stretches across the width of the image with gentle ripples reflecting the sunlight. The horizon features a faint outline of distant landforms and a few tiny boats on the water.
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Indigrassy @indigrassy.bsky.social · 19d
These are the tides of a killer, Bella #nature #photography #RockinTuesday #TidesOutTuesday #ColorADay #BlueTue #ArtYear #smArtist #summer
A close-up view of gentle waves on a body of water, with golden sunlight reflecting off the rippling surface, creating sparkling highlights. At the bottom of the image, rugged rocks and pieces of driftwood line the shore, partially wet from the water’s edge. The scene has a warm, tranquil atmosphere with soft evening light.
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Indigrassy @indigrassy.bsky.social · 19d
Mirror image #nature #photography #BlueSkyMonday #summer #ArtYear #smArtist
A clear reflection in still water shows a small, white birdhouse with a domed roof surrounded by tall grass, wildflowers, and plants, all set against a deep blue sky. A wooden stick lies across the bottom edge of the reflection, and the blurred flowers in the foreground add depth to the scene.
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Robyn @handcranked.bsky.social · 20d
Art challenges for Sep 29–Oct 31

NEW: #ImageAndVerse (Sunday), #Spooktober (daily), #31DaysOfHalloween (daily), #BirdOfTheDay

See comments for host list + info from hosts

#ArtChallenges #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #art #painting #drawing #ArtPrompt
Art Challenges: Sept 29–Oct 5 Monday, September 29 #BlueSkyMonday (anything blue) #MacroMonday (any macro) #MountainMonday (mountains) #MinimalMonday (minimalism) #ColorADay (#PinkMon) #SleepySep (#DressingGown) Tuesday, September 30 #RockinTuesday (rocks) #TidesOutTuesday #TagTuesday (graffiti/street art) #AnimalArtTuesday #ColorADay (#BlueTue or #CyanTue) #SleepySep (#BedtimeStory) Wednesday, October 1 #WaterfallWednesday #WindowsOnWednesday #WackyWednesdayArt (odd/unusual) #ColorADay (#RedWed) #Spooktober (#ghost) Thursday, October 2 #HumansOfBlueSky (people) #UrbanGaze (anything urban) #PalacesAndGardens (#gates) #ColorADay (#YellowThu) #Spooktober (#mask) Friday, October 3 #scape (any kind of scape) #FishyFriday #ForestFriday #FoodOnFriday #FlyDay (critters that fly) #ColorADay (#BWFri) #Spooktober (#dungeon) Saturday, October 4 #BNWmacro #ColorADay (#GreenSat) #BlueSkyArtShow (#relax) #Spooktober (#weapon) SUNday, October 5 #Stunday (stunning) #ImageAndVerse (photos with poems written by you or anyone) #BNWmacro #ColorADay (#OrangeSun) #SelfPortraitSunday (#masquerade)* #Spooktober (#nightmare) ALL WEEK #31DaysOfHalloween (anything fall, Halloween, or spooky starting Oct 1) #ArtYear (any art) #ArtOfSelfPortraiture #BirdOfTheDay (see Alan H or Rob Crank for daily prompt) #ClassicMono (monochrome) #smArtist (purposeful art of any theme) #AlphabetChallenge (#WeekNforNights) #SensoryArt (#glamour) *Embrace masks, costumes, or mystery
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