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MangledMe
@mangled.me
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Software developer, amateur musician, author, and photographer. Passionate about ecological sustainability, equitable wealth distribution, and fostering independence and freedom for Scotland as part of a fairer, freer world. https://www.mangled.me
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Window #MinimalMonday #Photography
A lit window appears as a small rectangle in the center of an otherwise completely black frame. The window is divided into sections by dark frames and shows vertical blinds or slats illuminated from within. The surrounding darkness occupies the vast majority of the image, creating stark isolation around the lone source of light.
February 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Ascension #Sunlight #BlueSkyArtShow #Nature #Birds #ArtYear #Photography
Birds rise in silhouette against a dramatic sky as brilliant sunlight bursts through dark clouds, the scattered flock ascending toward the radiant light breaking through from the left, creating a stark contrast between shadow and illumination.
February 7, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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Formation #Clouds #BlueSkyArtShow #Sky #ArtYear #Nature #Photography
A large, luminous white cloud formation dominates the center of a deep blue sky. The cloud has a sculptural, three-dimensional quality with distinct layers - a bright white core that appears almost glowing, surrounded by softer, wispy edges that stretch outward and upward. Subtle gray shadows within the cloud create depth and volume. Smaller, darker clouds frame the edges of the composition, while patches of clear blue sky are visible in the corners. The overall effect is dramatic and architectural, as if the cloud were a solid structure suspended in space.
January 31, 2026 at 12:05 AM
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Converging (Isolation) #Clouds #BlueSkyArtShow #Sky #ArtYear #Nature #ClassicMono #Photography
Continuation of a previous piece, "Isolation", a night time image also featuring a floodlight pole - A black and white photograph showing a tall floodlight pole rising vertically from the bottom center of the frame against a dramatic sky. The pole is silhouetted in solid black, with multiple light fixtures at its top. Behind it, wispy cirrus clouds radiate outward in sweeping diagonal patterns from the upper left, creating lines of texture that flow across the entire sky. The clouds have a brushed, streaky quality with varying tones of gray against lighter areas, giving the sky a sense of motion and energy. The composition is minimalist, with the stark vertical pole contrasting against the dynamic, sweeping horizontal cloud patterns.
January 31, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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Study in Red #MinimalMonday #Photography
Two red circles of different sizes overlap against a pure black background. The larger circle is positioned in the upper center, while a smaller circle partially overlaps it below and to the left. Both circles have a subtle textured surface visible within the red.
January 26, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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Skyward Steel #Edinburgh #urbanphotography #artyear #peergroupweekly #Photography
Interior view looking upward through an exposed metal roof structure with translucent panels, showing angled steel beams and rafters creating geometric patterns against a sky backdrop at dusk or dawn, with a city skyline visible in the distance through the open framework.
January 25, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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Falling Points #Cold #BlueSkyArtShow #Sky #Minimalism #ArtYear #Nature #Monochrome #Photography
Minimalist composition of a cold grey winter sky with dark vignetting around the edges. Small dark specks - snowflakes - are scattered across the pale grey atmosphere, captured mid-fall through frigid air. The image is stark and meditative, with the falling snow creating a subtle pattern against the graduated grey tones. The overall effect is atmospheric and contemplative, emphasizing the emptiness and quiet of a winter snowfall.
January 24, 2026 at 12:16 AM
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Zero Degrees #Cold #BlueSkyArtShow #Abstract #ArtYear #Nature #Photography
Overhead view of an icy surface with dramatic blue and yellow-green coloration creating swirling, organic patterns. Frost crystals form textured layers across the composition while dark linear elements - dried grasses and plant stems - cut through the vibrant colors. The effect is almost cosmic, with cool blues transitioning to warm golden tones, resembling a nebula or aerial view of an otherworldly landscape.
January 24, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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Resonance #MinimalMonday #Photography
A black and white photograph dominated by deep black negative space. In the center, a single vertical column of silvery-white light extends from top to bottom of the frame. The light appears rippled with horizontal wave-like striations, creating a textured pattern. The edges of the illuminated area are irregular and softly diffused into the surrounding darkness. Brighter highlights within the vertical band suggest a reflective or translucent surface. The overall composition is stark and high-contrast, with the isolated light form occupying approximately one-fifth of the frame width against the enveloping black void.
January 19, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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Singular #One #BlueSkyArtShow #ArtYear #Flowers #Nature #ClassicMono #Photography
A black and white photograph of a single seed head in silhouette. The central form is spherical with a crown of spiky, fuzzy protrusions at the top. Bare, thorny stems curve outward from the sides in elegant arcs. The background fades from light gray at the top to darker tones at the bottom, creating a stark, minimalist composition that emphasizes the solitary plant's architectural structure.
January 17, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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Untitled #MinimalMonday #Photography
A stark, minimalist photograph of an interior corner where two walls meet the floor. The image features muted blue-grey and beige tones in low, diffused lighting. The composition emphasizes clean architectural lines and the subtle interplay of shadow and light on plain surfaces, creating a calm, contemplative atmosphere.
January 12, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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Milky (Whey Series 1/3) #Abstract #FluidArt #notAI #Vibrant #BlueSkyArtShow #ArtYear #Photography
A continuation of my last #Vibrant entry for the art-show last year!
Overhead photograph of liquid marbling art created with acrylic inks in milk. Flowing, organic swirls of hot pink, lavender, deep purple, and royal blue sweep across a pale translucent base. Numerous small droplets in red, white, and dark tones are suspended throughout, with a cluster of circular red droplets concentrated in the upper left. The right edge transitions to cream and yellow tones with fine blue striations. The glossy surface catches light, emphasizing the fluid, in-motion quality of the piece.
January 10, 2026 at 12:09 AM
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Permafrost #Abstract #notAI #Vibrant #BlueSkyArtShow #ArtYear #Photography #IcePhotography
Abstract photograph of naturally colored ice with enhanced saturation and vibrancy. The image reveals fiery orange and rust tones in the upper areas, contrasting with deep blacks, dark greens, and olive tones through the center. Bright turquoise and deep blue formations emerge in the lower section. White ice crystals, frost patterns, and trapped air bubbles create diagonal streaking lines and scattered clusters throughout. The textured surface shows areas of clarity and opacity, capturing the natural displacement and concentration of organic matter, minerals, and sediment during the freezing process.
January 10, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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Mass and Void #ClassicMono #urbanphotography #artyear #peergroupweekly #Photography
Black and white photograph of a bridge's steel beam and concrete pillar from below. A weathered concrete pillar rises through the frame while a steel beam spans above. Strong contrast between the material weight of the structures and the deep void of shadow below. Geometric forms emphasize brutalist architectural elements.
January 7, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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Corner Study No. 1 #MinimalMonday #Monochrome #Photography
Monochrome photograph of an empty corner where two walls meet a textured floor. The composition is shot from a low angle, creating strong geometric planes. The left wall is illuminated while the right wall recedes into deep shadow. The concrete or stone floor extends toward the viewer, showing subtle texture and wear. Vignetting darkens the edges of the frame, emphasizing the corner's stark geometry.
January 5, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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Hope #NewYear #BlueSkyArtShow #ArtYear #Nature #Macro #Photography
A close-up photograph of a fuzzy, unopened plant bud captured in a moment of stillness and potential. The bud emerges from a dark branch with silvery-white, feathered texture and warm golden-brown tones at its base, set against a black background. The shallow depth of field isolates this small beginning, suggesting the fragile hope we hold for things not yet realized - resolutions waiting to unfold, growth that lives first as promise.
January 3, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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Last Transmission #urbanphotography #artyear #peergroupweekly #Photography
A moody atmospheric scene showing a street lamp and telecommunications tower silhouetted against a dramatic turquoise and grey stormy sky, with power lines stretching horizontally across the frame and dark tree silhouettes below.
December 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Reluctant Reindeer #dogsofbluesky #ArtYear #ClassicMono #Christmas #Holiday #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography
Black and white portrait of Artemis, our very much loved, four-legged family member, a retired racing greyhound, wearing oversized reindeer antlers and looking directly at the camera with gentle, uncertain eyes. She's wearing her cozy outdoor fleece, and the background is softly blurred, showing an indoor holiday setting.
December 27, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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Murrayfield: Urban Glow #Edinburgh #Stunday #peergroupweekly #artyear #LowLight #urbanphotography #photography
Silhouette of Murrayfield Stadium (Edinburgh) late in the evening with bare winter trees in the foreground. Orange and amber light from street lamps diffuses through fog, creating a dramatic glow against the dark stadium structure and night sky.
December 21, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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Transient #Nature #ArtYear #OpenHouse #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography
A dynamic color photograph captured from below, looking upward through bare tree branches against a brilliant, deep blue sky. The image conveys strong motion, with autumn leaves in shades of rust, orange, pink, and brown appearing to dance or fall through the frame. The leaves show varying degrees of blur—those in the extreme foreground are soft and ghostly, while others further back retain more definition, creating a sense of depth and movement through space. Dark, skeletal branches crisscross the composition in sharp contrast to both the vivid sky and the softer leaves. Some leaves remain clinging to the branches while others seem suspended mid-fall. The overall effect is dreamlike and kinetic, capturing the ephemeral moment of autumn's transition. The motion blur suggests either wind movement or intentional camera movement during exposure, transforming a simple upward view into an impression of seasonal change and natural flux.
December 20, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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Infrastructure #urbanphotography #ClassicMono #OpenHouse #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography
A black and white architectural photograph showcasing bold high-tech industrial design. The composition is dominated by massive vertical cylindrical tubes or ducts running up the facade of a building, their smooth metallic surfaces catching light to create strong tonal contrasts. These tubes are punctuated by horizontal bands or joints that segment them into sections. Diagonal steel cross-bracing cuts across the frame at sharp angles, creating dynamic geometric lines that intersect with the vertical forms. In the lower portion of the image, three large circular ventilation openings are prominently featured, each with a cross-shaped divider in its center, their dark interiors contrasting with bright metal rims. Behind the tubes, recessed areas reveal industrial framework, metal mesh screens, and mechanical infrastructure. The left side shows repetitive horizontal walkways or platforms with railings, creating a strong sense of scale and verticality. The photograph is taken from a low angle looking upward, emphasizing the monumental scale and technological aesthetic of the structure. The overall effect is graphic and sculptural, celebrating the exposed mechanical systems as architectural features.
December 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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Wild grasses #FavoriteThings #BlueSkyArtShow #ArtYear #Nature #Photography
Peaceful meadow bathed in golden hour light, with wild grasses swaying in layers of green and bronze tones, creating a serene and intimate natural scene.
December 13, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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Flowing water #FavoriteThings #BlueSkyArtShow #ArtYear #Nature #Photography
Long-exposure photograph of rushing water, transforming the flow into painterly streaks of teal, grey, and white with dynamic diagonal movement.
December 13, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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Isolation #MinimalMonday #peergroupweekly #Photography
A solitary stadium floodlight tower rises vertically through the center of the frame against a pitch-black night sky. The metal pole appears silver-white in color, and a cluster of bright floodlights at the top creates a blue-white glow, casting light into the surrounding darkness.
December 8, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Backbone #Sky #BlueSkyArtShow #ArtYear #ClassicMono #Photography
Black and white photograph looking up at a tower crane extending diagonally across a dramatic sky with dark storm clouds and a bright break of light, with construction scaffolding visible below.
December 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM