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Robert E. (He/him)
@robertemond.bsky.social
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Jack of many trades master of none (good at a few). Doing my best to make life in my small corner of the world better one piece of art at a time.

Proud member of #WestCoastKin
#PNW #Oregon #Art #Archaeology 🏺

All photos mine except reposts or noted.🚫DM
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robertemond.bsky.social
#PhotoADay: Day 20 of 365 - Good night BlueSky I’m heading to bed with this picture of seagulls I took this morning on Nye Beach.

#Photography 📸 #Birds
#WestCoastKin #EastcoastKin
#PNW #Oregon #Newport
Seagulls having breakfast at the beach. Photo by Robert Emond.
January 21, 2026 at 7:19 AM
robertemond.bsky.social
#AlphabetChallenge | #WeekCforCloseUp

The eye exam machine (Phoroptor) at the ophthalmologist.

#Photography 📸
#WestCoastKin #EastcoastKin
#BlueskyPhotography
#PhotographersUnited
A Phoroptor with one dial in focus the others blurred. The dial is around a lens, it has number from 0-20 in each direction. Photo by Robert Emond.
January 21, 2026 at 7:13 AM
robertemond.bsky.social
#Abstractia | #nature

A low lying fog bank over central California seen from an airplane.

#Abstract #AbstractPhotography
#Photography 📸
#WestCoastKin #EastcoastKin
#BlueskyPhotography
Fog as seen from an aircraft, bunched up in a valley of low lying brown hills. It looks like white cotton. Photo by Robert Emond.
January 21, 2026 at 7:08 AM
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mwplovesmusic.bsky.social
#Emoetry prompt for 1/21 is
#Dejected

#writingcommunity #poetry @fafo-poets-society.bsky.social
Emoetry prompt for 1/21 is #Dejected #writingcommunity #poetry @fafo-poets-society.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 1:47 AM
robertemond.bsky.social
#TongueOutTuesday #DogsofBluesky

Rocky at Don Davis park in Newport.

#Photography 📸 #GoldenHour
#WestCoastKin #EastcoastKin
#BlueskyPhotography
#PhotographersUnited
#PNW #Oregon #Newport
Rocky sticks his tongue out in order frustrate the photographer. A blue sky and soft focus greenery are in the background. Photo by Robert Emond.
January 20, 2026 at 10:39 PM
robertemond.bsky.social
#BlueTuesday &
#ColorADay | #BlueTue

Blue house blue car.

#Photography 📸 #BlueskyPhotography
#PhotographersUnited
#WestCoastKin #EastcoastKin
#PNW #Oregon #Newport
A blue beach house with a blue suv in front. The house has red trim. Photo by Robert Emond.
January 20, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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sundaedivine.lol
Only Trump would start two wars because he lost a peace prize.
January 20, 2026 at 10:57 AM
robertemond.bsky.social
“Sight”

See alt text.

#Emoetry #Haikufeels #Haiku #Senryu #Poetry
#skypoets #blueskypoetry
#ImageAndVerse #Haiga #PictureAndAPoem
#ArtistsOfBluesky #BlueSkyArt #Art #photo #Photography #WestCoastKin #EastcoastKin #Surrealism #MixedMedia
An abstract photo, dark red fading to black. A three line poem written in black text reads (making it mostly invisible): “Imagine flowers, ocean, clouds in the sky. Imagine the cute puppy, the baby’s smile, your lovers glance. Imagine not seeing.” Poem and photo by Robert Emond.
January 20, 2026 at 4:18 PM
robertemond.bsky.social
#PhotoADay: Day 19 of 365 - beautiful MLK day, & people took advantage at the beach. I bid everyone a good night.

#Photography 📸 #WestCoastKin #BlueskyPhotography
#PhotographersUnited
#PNW #Oregon #Newport
#coastalvibes #beachlife
People walk along the beach in late afternoon. They cast very ling shadows. Photo by Robert Emond.
January 20, 2026 at 7:36 AM
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mwplovesmusic.bsky.social
#Emoetry prompt for 1/20 is #Cautious

#writingcommunity #poetry
@fafo-poets-society.bsky.social
Emoetry prompt for 1/20 is #Cautious #writingcommunity #poetry @fafo-poets-society.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 2:39 AM
robertemond.bsky.social
#AlphabetChallenge | #WeekCforCloseUp & #PinkMon | #ColorADay & #MacroMonday

One flower, 3 prompts😉😆. Pink was a flower until 1669 when it became a color too in English.

#Photography #History
#WestCoastKin #EastcoastKin
#BlueskyPhotography
#BloomScrolling #Flowers
#FlowerScape #FlowerPhotography
A sea pink flower against a green backdrop. Photo by Robert Emond.
January 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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sabineshutterbug.bsky.social
This week’s #PalacesandGardens theme: #ThroughTheFrame: capture views through doors, gates, windows, or arches. Frame palaces, gardens, or details in creative ways. Every threshold tells a story! It’s our 3rd special request topic.
Share your perspective. Everyone is very welcome! #EastCoastKin
A poster for #PalacesandGardens themed #ThroughTheFrame on Thursday 22 January 2026. Background shows a grand palace viewed through an elegant stone archway, perfectly illustrating the theme. Large header text announces the challenge. Four bullet points guide participants: frame palaces or gardens through open doors or gates; capture scenes through windows using glass or reflections; use arches to frame paths, fountains, or distant views; shoot from inside out or outside in to connect spaces. Footer welcomes everyone with #EastCoastKin. Clean layout with soft neutral tones.
January 19, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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inkmine.bsky.social
mining some ink? spill it
#prompts Mon Jan 19, 2026

Weekly #Prompt - SUNNY ONSET SHAPE SMOLDERING LEMONY EASE

post with hashtag: #inkMine
over an image of spilling ink, this design states: Weekly Prompt: SUNNY, ONSET, SHAPE, SMOLDERING, LEMONY, EASE use the prompt words, or their evocation in an original write please credit art & photos combo prompts welcome post with the hashtag #inkMine
January 19, 2026 at 9:20 PM
robertemond.bsky.social
#BirdOfTheDay | #Winterlight

Taken in the stark afternoon sun yesterday on Nye Beach, Newport.

📷 Canon EoS 5D 🔭 70-300 mm f4

#Photography 📸 #Bird #Birds
#WestCoastKin #EastcoastKin
#BlueskyPhotography
#PhotographersUnited
#PhotographersOfBluesky
A seagull flies in a blue sky with its wings spread. The late afternoon sun illuminates the trailing edge of its wing feathers with a line of white. There is also a shadow cast by the wing on its body. Photo by Robert Emond.
January 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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annemorrigan.bsky.social
heya, feelsfam
today's #haikufeels #prompt is

blame
January 19, 2026 at 11:02 AM
robertemond.bsky.social
Good night Blue Sky here’s #PhotoADay: Day 18 of 365 - beautiful sunset in Newport. Note the three fishing boats on the horizon.

#Photography 📸 #Sunset
#WestCoastKin #EastcoastKin
#BlueskyPhotography
#PhotographersUnited
#PhotographersOfBluesky
#ArtistsOfBluesky
#BlueSkyArt
#PNW #Oregon #Newport
The sun has set over the ocean and the horizon glows orange. The sky above and water below are very dark. Three lights are seen on the horizon, they are fishing vessels. Photo by Robert Emond.
January 19, 2026 at 7:32 AM
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mwplovesmusic.bsky.social
#Emoetry prompt for 1/19 is #Bewildered

#writingcommunity #Poetry

*also, I apologize for how long it’s taking me to repost and lack of feedback. I’m moving from my home of 9 years and ending a 15 year relationship and I will be
not all mentally or emotionally available the rest of this month*
Emoetry prompt for 1/19 is #Bewildered #writingcommunity #Poetry *also, I apologize for how long it’s taking me to repost and lack of feedback. I’m moving from my home of 9 years and ending a 15 year relationship and I will be not all mentally or emotionally available the rest of this month*
January 19, 2026 at 3:21 AM
robertemond.bsky.social
Today’s family lunch, one of my favorites, pancit.

Also 1 hour early for #AlphabetChallenge | #WeekCforCloseUp

#Photography 📸
#WestCoastKin #EastcoastKin
#BlueskyPhotography
#PhotographersUnited
#FoodPhotography
#Homemade #ComfortFood #Dinner
#Foodie #CookSky #CookingSky #Foodsky #Food #Cooking
A food picture of a bowl of pancit. Shrimp, tofu, pork, & a hard boiled egg sit on top of noodles. Photo and good by Robert Emond.
January 19, 2026 at 7:06 AM
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sheena-mck.bsky.social
Attention Alphabetters!
Mon 19 Jan is the start of Week C and the theme for the #AlphabetChallenge is Close Up. Absolutely anything at all as long as it is taken close up. Really don’t think any other explanation needed this week - just close up 😂
Use the # below and have fun😊
January 18, 2026 at 6:02 PM
robertemond.bsky.social
#AlphabetChallenge | #WeekBforBooks

The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera.

📷 Canon EoS 5D 🔭 70-300 mm f4
On 1/18/26.

#Photography 📸
#WestCoastKin #EastcoastKin
#BlueskyPhotography
#PhotographersUnited
#PhotographersOfBluesky
#ArtistsOfBluesky #Silhouette
#BlueSkyArt #Impressionism
An brightly exposed shot of two people walking on the beach, they appear in silhouette. Their shadows are long as the sun is behind them and close to the horizon. In the background a few washed out people and the ocean all appear as monochrome. Photo by Robert Emond.
January 19, 2026 at 6:34 AM
robertemond.bsky.social
#AlphabetChallenge | #WeekBforBooks

The bookcase in Hollyhock house built by Frank Lloyd Wright 1919-21, photo on 12/8/23.

#Photography 📸
#WestCoastKin #EastcoastKin
A wall sized bookcase with a square “window” in the center that displays the wall with a picture stylized wave in the manner of Japanese ukiyo-e artist Hokusai. Photo by Robert Emond.
January 19, 2026 at 6:27 AM
robertemond.bsky.social
#ChandelierSunday | #Lüsterliebe

The chandelier at the assistant keeper’s home at Haceta Head Lighthouse, 1/31/22.

#Photography 📸
#WestCoastKin #EastcoastKin
A five glibe brass chandelier with Edison bulbs. Photo by Robert Emond.
January 18, 2026 at 4:35 PM
robertemond.bsky.social
#BirdOfTheDay #TwoOfAKind

A pair of ducks at Echo Park on 4/1/25. See the power of editing tools in the thread 1/2.

#Photography 📸 #LA #UrbanNature
#WestCoastKin #EastcoastKin
#BlueskyPhotography
#PhotographersUnited
#PhotographersOfBluesky
#Birds #Bird
Two white ducks with yellow beaks sit on the grass by the lake at Echo Park. A sign post is in the middle of the photo. Photo by Robert Emond.
January 18, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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subicrn.bsky.social
Let's see your beautiful #broken things for #SensoryArt this week.

Sometimes the most damaged things are the most beautiful, don't hide it, share it.

Inspo: tinyurl.com/SensoryArt

lnmimages.com

#photography #EastCoastKin #painting #art #drawing #design #create #theme #creative #inspo #kintsugi
Sensory Art Challenge flyer week of Jan 19-25 Theme is Broken -Original work only -New Theme each week -Announced Sundays -Express your style -Repost your favorites -Remember to tag #SensoryArt hosted by Subicorn @subicrn.bsky.social end caption #audhd #adhd #autistic #actuallyautistic #autisticartist #autisticphotography #autisticphotographer #senses #sensory #sensoryoverload #synesthesia #neurodivergent #mentalhealth #neurodivergentart #inspire #inspiration #creating #design #mixedmedium #textileart #fabricarts #music #musician #song #lyrics #songwriter #novel #writer #poetry #poet #author #drawing #graphicdesign #design #designer #inspireothers #protestart #artisprotest #sculpting #Sculpture #clay #marble #metalwork #artistic #speakinart #anxiety #depression #diversity #speakout #speakwithart #supportothers #inspireothers #themes #weeklyartchallenge #blueskyart #kintsugi
January 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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annamthane.bsky.social
Enjoy reading about #18thc - history in January!

Here is a list of new #non_fiction #books about the #18thcentury scheduled for this month: regency-explorer.net/new-releases/

- UPDATED -

#Regency #Napoleon #history #Waterloo #JaneAusten
A compilation of several covers of books about the 18th century. You find the whole list by following the link in the skeet
January 18, 2026 at 1:54 PM