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Thom Saff

Thom Saff

@thomsaff.bsky.social

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Taking it slow, trying to be mindful and contemplative with photography. Currently using a Leica M10, Voigtlander Nokton f/1.5 35mm, and Zeiss Planar f/2.0 50mm

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Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · Jun 21

Fenced off #photography #wellbeing #mindful #slow #countryside #suffolk

Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · Jun 19

Wall of trees

#photography #botanical #mindful #wellbeing #walk

a row of roadside trees freshly pruned, exposing raw cuts and sturdy trunks, ready to regrow amidst a backdrop of dense green foliage

Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · Jun 14

throw away pics #mindfulphotography #intimatephotography #wellbeingwalk

Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · Jun 13

#mindfulphotography, #35mm, #naturephotography, #floral, #botanicalstudy, #monochrome, #colorfilm, #documentarystyle, #slowlooking, #intimatephotography, #meditativewalk, #stillness, #mindfulmoments, #wellbeingthroughlens, #quietnature

Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · Jun 7

Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · May 21

#photography #monochrome

Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · May 17

A section of a weathered brick building is partially covered by dense, vibrant green vines and foliage. Two white air conditioning units are mounted on the brick wall between two dark, rectangular window openings. In the foreground, a mass of bright green, out-of-focus bushes creates a soft frame. Above the brick, corrugated metal siding is visible. The scene suggests a building where nature is gradually reclaiming its space.

Several large shipping containers in varying shades of teal, gray, and red stand in a row on a dusty, light brown gravel lot under a bright, slightly hazy sky. The containers show signs of wear and some have visible markings and numbers. Behind the containers, a line of green bushes and trees separates them from a glimpse of a light-colored building with a simple roof. A tall, slender utility pole stands to the left of the containers.

A pile of weathered, light brown logs rests amongst lush green foliage in a shaded outdoor setting. The logs are stacked unevenly and show signs of age and cracking. Green leaves and small vines grow around and over the wood, partially obscuring it. The background is a soft blur of more green foliage and hints of sunlight filtering through the trees, suggesting a natural, perhaps recently cleared or storage area for timber.

Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · May 17

A close-up shot focuses on a delicate spray of Deutzia flowers. The blossoms are mostly a soft, creamy white, with hints of pale pink on some of the unopened buds and the backs of the open petals. The flowers cluster along a slender, light brown stem, interspersed with a few vibrant green, slightly textured leaves. The background is a deep, blurred green and brown, drawing full attention to the intricate details of the flowering branch.

Two dried flower heads stand prominently against a clear, bright blue sky. The flower head in the foreground is larger and more detailed, showing layers of brittle, light brown petals curled inwards, creating a nest-like structure with a fuzzy, whitish center. Fine spiderwebs are visible clinging to its dried form. The stem is a pale, weathered brown. The second flower head in the background is smaller and slightly out of focus, also showing a similar dried and faded appearance.

A narrow, unpaved path winds through a sun-dappled woodland. Tall, slender trees with green leaves line both sides of the path, casting long shadows across the ground. The ground is covered in fallen leaves and patches of low-lying green plants. Sunlight filters through the canopy, creating bright spots and a sense of depth and tranquility within the forest.

Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · May 17

lil walky

#nature #gardening #flowers #landscape #outdoor #rustic #tranquil #stilllife #architecture #woodland #photography #suffolk

A tranquil outdoor patio scene features two ornate, teal-colored metal chairs and a matching table situated on a paved surface. Lush, dark green foliage dominates the left side of the frame, partially obscuring the view. Behind the seating area, an elegant black metal railing with a decorative pattern defines the edge of the patio. Beyond the railing, softer green trees and a glimpse of a light-colored building under a hazy sky create a peaceful backdrop.

A close-up captures the edge of a weathered, circular stone basin filled with rippling water. Clear droplets of water cling to the mossy, textured edge and fall into the pool below, creating vertical streaks and reflections. The surface beneath the falling water is a textured, light gray grating with patches of dark, damp moss and debris. The focus is on the movement and texture of the water and the aged stone.

A white metal watering can with a long spout and a rose head sits on top of a weathered tree stump in a shaded, grassy area. The watering can has a simple handle and a few small green vines are twining around its base. The background is a soft blur of green grass and dark tree trunks, with dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves. The image evokes a sense of gardening and a peaceful natural setting.

A paved road curves gently through a landscape with lush green trees and vegetation on either side. Three silver vans aligned and overlapping with each other is parked in a designated area next to a dark green, modern-looking building with a metal roof and vertical windows. The sky is bright blue with a few scattered white clouds. The scene suggests a quiet business or rural setting on a sunny day.

Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · May 15

Coastal solitude

#CoastalScenes #Minimalism #SeasideMood #Photography #BlueskyPhoto #Skygram #BSkyArt #BSkyPhotography #Stillness #VisualPoetry #Melancholy #Isolation #Architecture #Atmosphere #Minimalism #BlackAndWhite #ColorPhotography

A vast, open beach scene in black and white. Two figures are standing alone in the mid-ground, emphasizing the expansive, mostly empty shoreline. The image evokes a sense of solitude, space, and calm. The sky is lightly clouded, and the distant horizon is faintly visible.
Reflective, peaceful, and somewhat melancholic due to the monochrome treatment.
Minimalist and documentary-like.

Description: A brightly colored photograph featuring a striking blue building near a shoreline, with reddish-brown dune vegetation and a calm body of water in the foreground. A single orange buoy floats in the water, adding a pop of contrast.
Cheerful yet isolated; it has a quaint, almost surreal feel due to the color contrasts and composition.
Modern and vibrant, with a touch of architectural interest. Reminiscent of Wes Anderson.

A black and white image of a structure raised on stilts, likely a lookout or lifeguard post. Only part of the building is visible against a blank sky, creating a strong sense of negative space. A weather vane sits atop the structure, adding detail.
Stark, contemplative, and minimal. It feels quiet and observational.
Abstract and architectural, with a strong emphasis on geometry and form.

Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · May 5

Citrus

#LeicaM10 #Zeiss50mm #StreetPhotography #EverydayBeauty #GoldenHourLight #PhotographersOfBlueSky #LeicaLove #ShotOnLeica

Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · May 4

a stillness mistaken for rest, a single ripple and the moment
vanishes

#photography #nature #art #landscapephotography #naturephotography #VisualPoetry #StillnessAndBloom #EphemeralMoments #NatureContrast #FilmAesthetic #SlowTime #reflection #moodytones #photographersofbluesky #eastcoastkin

Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · May 3

The duck owned the path, the flower held its ground, the pond forgets your name 🦆🌸🌿

#photography #nature #50mm #naturecaptures #botany #botanical #duck #flower

Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · May 1

Some photography in the quiet corners of the greenhouses at the Oxford Botanic Garden 🌿🌾🌞

#Greenhouse #UrbanJungle #PlantLife #NaturePhotography #IndoorGarden #GreenVibes #PlantLovers #WanderThroughNature #SlowLiving #EcoAesthetic #PhotographyWalk #FilmLook #PlantAddict #NatureMeetsStructure

Long corridor with vegetation and plants on either side, bright diffused light, nature vs structure

High angle which shows the tips of plants (leafy, branches, and cactus) and contrasts that against the curved structure of the greenhouse. Faintly in the background you can see the outside vegetation and trees in soft light.

Wooden hanging garden in focus, greenhouse structure out of focus in the background

yellow wheelbarrow in bright corridor with botanic plants on either side, cordoned off by red and white chain barriers. It was the carnivorous section which was the only section closed in the entire botanic gardens.

Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · Apr 5

🌊⛵🐕 #photography #naturephotography #seaside #saltair

Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · Mar 23

country road country road country road country road #photography

Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · Mar 22

🦋 #photography #countryside #rural

Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · Mar 21

🌆 but the country #photography #suffolk

Country road, power lines, bushes, low light, dusk, soft colour palette

Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · Mar 8

🪵

#photography #nature #flora #autumn #rural #countryside

pile of logs in the foreground, out of focus trees in the background, autumnul colours

crispy orange leaf in focus

leaves on a branch in focus, smooth out of focus branches and trees and wood and forest in the background

Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · Mar 6

🍂

#photography

Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · Jan 17

frosty field, winter, snow, horse, trees, posts, fog, mist

Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · Jan 16

❄️ some more from the recent chill #photography

foliage, greens and blues, fog and mist, a small brick wall, bright sky

graveyard, church, tree, snow, ice, stone, brick wall

frosty field, green foliage in the foreground, tree framing the right side, fog and mist

Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · Jan 14

Horsies wearing jackets :) #photography

black and white, horse, landscape, fog, ice, cold, tree, half wall, foliage

Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · Jan 12

🥶 #photography

Thom Saff @thomsaff.bsky.social · Dec 13

swan in river, black and white, split lighting