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Andrew 📷 @vixcomplex.bsky.social · 11d

Presenting my personal favorite moon shot🌒📷 for the 1st day of 2026

Pre-dawn on 10-19-2025. Venus shining bright as the morning star, a thin crescent moon glowing with earthshine, and the valley below just beginning to stir

Happy New Year🥂
#UrbanGaze #waning #crescent #moon #lunar #Dawn #SonyAlpha

A pre-dawn sky in deep blue-grey tones features a thin crescent moon with earthshine in the upper right and bright Venus visible as a star-like point in the left portion of the frame, with silhouetted trees and distant city lights glowing below in the valley

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Craig McGowan

@craigmcg.bsky.social

Winter calm.

Seeing so many beautiful winter scenes here on #Bluesky in the last week, though I'd add one I shot during a northern hemisphere winter. Hope you enjoy...

#photography #nature #landscapephotography

January 13, 2026 at 5:58 AM

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Mood in the Hood

@moodinthehood.bsky.social

Moin ☀️

Wegerich und Gras mit eisiger Frostschicht, die aufgehende Sonne scheint auf einzelne Bereiche

January 13, 2026 at 5:24 AM

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Breezie

@breeze420.bsky.social

"The sky takes on shades of orange during sunrise and sunset, the colour that gives you hope that the sun will set only to rise again." - Ram Charan

goodnight/morn to all you good people🌞🧡🌛

Clouds over house roofs taken from a window.

January 13, 2026 at 5:23 AM

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PeetX

@peet-x.bsky.social

moon above mountain
#winter #landscape #mountain #photography #photographersofbluesky

January 13, 2026 at 5:19 AM

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BelleAB

@belleab.bsky.social

The tree that bends with the wind does not break. —Proverb
#thicktrunktuesday #trees #sky #snow #ColorADay #bluetue #december #woodstock #newyork #photography

January 13, 2026 at 5:15 AM

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Satu Karlin

@luontosatu.bsky.social

#ThickTrunkTuesday
❄️🌲❄️
01/26 #Finland #TreeClub #photography

January 13, 2026 at 5:13 AM

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Gelena 🤍🏔️

@gelena.bsky.social

Dzień dobry ☀️ Miłego i spokojnego wtorku

Guten Morgen ☕ Habt einen schönen Dienstag

🏔️ Tien-Shan, Zailiyskiy Alatau, Almaty region, Kasachstan
(Archiv)

January 13, 2026 at 4:56 AM

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RaeDoubleU

@raedoubleu.bsky.social

Raramai, New Zealand
(Along the coast between Kaikoura and Christchurch)
January 13, 2026

January 13, 2026 at 2:42 AM

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W̶i̶l̶l̶i̶a̶m̶ ̶A̶d̶a̶m̶s̶ ̶P̶h̶o̶t̶o̶g̶r̶a̶p̶h̶y̶

@wea-photographer.bsky.social

Nice guy. Loves to eat flowers.
#Tortoise #ClassicMono #Monochrome #Blackandwhite #B&W #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #WilliamAdamsPhotography

January 13, 2026 at 3:03 AM

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Robert

@roberttropper.bsky.social

Moin, Bluesky 🦋.
Über Nacht hat es zugezogen und statt knackigen minus 13 nur minus 3 Grad. Laut Wetterbericht soll es heute deutlich ins Plus gehen 👍. Aber erstmal Kaffee ☕️.
Schönen Dienstag und Grüße aus dem trüben Süden ☁️ 🇦🇹 👍.
(Archivfoto vom Sommer)

January 13, 2026 at 4:20 AM

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Åv Rik

@arik-2.bsky.social

Guten Morgen Bluesky.
Ich wünsche Ihnen einen angenehmen Tag.
💙☕🌅🍀🕊️🙏🌨️🌡️💪🌞🩵

January 13, 2026 at 4:34 AM

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Breezie

@breeze420.bsky.social

“Unlimited power in the hands of limited people always leads to cruelty.”
― Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

A view of a power tower with an eagle on top. Not easy to see. There is water in the foreground, a lake with the towers reflection.

January 13, 2026 at 2:59 AM

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Meandering M🌿

@pathwaymoments.bsky.social

The soft mist draped the river bed in calm 📷🕊️ ….

A misty dusting of rain falls along the full river coloured in autumn tones of brown.

January 13, 2026 at 2:35 AM

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Sparty®

@young-spartacus.bsky.social

'Glass Guardians'

Teal insulators sit happily on diagonal power lines beneath vivid blue sky.

Happy Saturday my #Bluesky friends!

Sparty 🙏🏼

#EastCoastKin #Photography #ColorADay #GreenSat #Art #BlueSkyArtShow #Vibrant #PhotographersofBluesky #Abstract #Minimal #AlphabetChallenge #WeekAForAbstract

This photograph captures a close-up, low-angle perspective of high-voltage electrical transmission components set against a dynamic sky. The composition is dominated by three main sets of power lines, running diagonally across the frame from the upper left to the lower right. These lines are thick, dark grey conductors, appearing as stark, straight lines that intersect the natural backdrop of the sky.

The most prominent features are the insulators and associated hardware attached to these lines. Three distinct assemblies are visible. Each assembly features a string of two or three disc-shaped insulators, which possess a striking, translucent, turquoise/teal colour, catching the natural light and contrasting sharply with the sky. These insulators are designed to prevent electrical current from escaping the conductors and are connected by metal fittings.

Attached to the conductors near the insulators are metal components, including what appear to be arcing horns and stockbridge dampers. The arcing horns are curved metal rods that project from the connection points, designed to protect the insulators from flashovers during high-voltage surges. The dampers are visible as smaller, weighted devices that help to minimise wind-induced vibrations in the power lines.
The background is a vibrant blue sky, filled with soft, wispy white and light grey clouds that are scattered across the expanse. The lighting is of a bright day, highlighting the details of the industrial hardware.

The overall effect is a juxtaposition of engineered infrastructure against the natural elements of the sky and clouds, emphasising the intricate details of the power distribution system. The angle of the shot makes the lines seem to stretch infinitely into the distance, conveying a sense of scale and the vast network of electrical infrastructure. The image is a detailed study of these specific components, focusing on their structure and function.

January 10, 2026 at 11:25 AM

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Sparty®

@young-spartacus.bsky.social

'Two Birds, Many Stones'

Another shot from our hurried 'walk' around Jervaulx Abbey trying to get some shots before sundown!

Hope my #Bluesky friends have had a lovely start to the week!

Sparty 🙏🏼💙

#EastCoastKin #Photography #ColorADay #PinkMon #Art #BlueSkyMonday #Travel #PhotographersofBluesky

This photo captures the dramatic silhouette of ancient stone abbey ruins under a dynamically coloured winter sky. The structure dominates the lower half of the vertical composition, constructed from rugged, weathered grey stones of varying shapes and sizes.
The ruins feature a prominent, partially intact wall with a large, central, rectangular opening where a window or doorway once stood. This aperture frames the bright sky beyond, serving as a focal point. To the lower left, a smaller, slightly arched opening is visible. The top of the wall culminates in a jagged, uneven peak, testament to centuries of decay and exposure to the elements.

Perched atop the highest point of the stonework are two small birds in silhouette. One is stationary, while the other is captured mid-flight, a slight blur of motion against the background of the clouds as it takes flight. These figures add a sense of scale and life to the otherwise still and desolate scene.

The sky above provides a striking, moody backdrop. Layers of clouds are painted in hues of vibrant blue, soft pink, and pale yellow at dusk. The interplay of light and shadow on the clouds creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, enhancing the historic and somewhat somber mood of the ancient remnants.

The image uses strong contrast between the dark, textured stone and the luminous sky, which is particularly bright as seen through the central opening. The focus is on the stonework, highlighting its rough surface and robust construction, while the sky and birds add narrative and aesthetic depth to the historical subject

January 12, 2026 at 9:38 PM

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Sparty®

@young-spartacus.bsky.social

'Stranger Things'

One last shot from Jervaulx Abbey's gardens before the sun finally set on such a memorable day!

Sparty 🔆

#EastCoastKin #Photography
#PalacesAndGardens #SunriseorSunset #ColorADay #YellowThu #Travel #ArtYear #Art #PhotographersofBluesky #BlueSkyPhotography #Sunset #Nature #Clouds

The image captures a breathtaking and dramatic sky at sunset, dominated by an extraordinary display of vibrant colours. The upper portion of the frame is a tumultuous canvas of deep purples and electric magentas, where swirling, textured clouds catch the light. Streaks and patches of intense, almost neon, pink and crimson blaze across the atmosphere, especially concentrated in a vertical column slightly left of centre, creating a striking contrast against the cooler, darker violet and indigo hues of the surrounding sky. The clouds appear dynamic, as in motion, with wispy edges blending into the deeper background colours.

The lower third of the photograph presents a stark silhouette of the terrestrial landscape. A dark, rolling hill occupies the foreground, covered in grass, rendered almost entirely in shadow. The deep green is barely perceptible, merging into blackness at the very bottom of the frame. A faint line of simple post-and-wire fencing is visible in the extreme foreground, providing a sense of scale and depth.

Crowning the ridge of the hill is a dense, jagged line of trees. These trees are completely silhouetted against the brilliant sky, their leafless branches creating an intricate, dark, skeletal pattern. The sharp contrast between the intensely lit sky and the pitch-black landscape creates a powerful visual tension. The horizon line itself glows with softer, warm orange and pink light just above the treeline before transitioning into the spectacular overhead canopy of colour.

The scene is devoid of any other elements like buildings or people, focusing entirely on the raw, untamed spectacle of the sky and the natural landscape. The atmosphere appears clear, allowing the vivid colours to dominate the entire composition, from the very top of the frame down to the dark earth below. The photo is a vertical composition, emphasising the height and expanse of the sky.

January 8, 2026 at 11:59 AM

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Linda

@linda2.bsky.social

The Strangler Fig Tree!

#ThickTrunkTuesday #Trees #StLucia #ClassicMono #Nature #Photography

The Strangler Fig Tree begins life as a sticky seed in the canopy of trees. The roots grow towards the ground encasing and strangling the host tree. Eventually, only a hollow space remain.

January 12, 2026 at 11:41 PM

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Rebecca, House of Ogg

@earthlingnoreally.bsky.social

#NatureIsArt

Fading wax begonia display - a Monday in October, 2025

#Phonetography
#MacroMonday #PinkMon #flowers #bloomscrolling #onlybeautifulthings #stamenforward #petalkiss #softly

Close-up of a single red wax begonia bloom. The background is softly blurred and dark. The main flower has two larger horizontal petals, and smaller narrow petals, both with visible white brushtroke-like veins and an uneven, shimmery texture. Some edges appear slightly worn or dried. The smaller petals have dark marks as it dries. The center features long pale yellow stamens, some curling downward. There are parts of other blooms visible on the right. The larger petal of the main flower looks like it's getting kissed by the petal behind it.

January 13, 2026 at 1:16 AM

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Melissa

@c-melissatt.bsky.social

Und der Mut ist so
müde geworden und
die Sehnsucht so groß.
~Rainer M. #Rilke

#photography #natur #wald
#snow #nature #Schnee

January 12, 2026 at 11:17 PM

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Melissa

@c-melissatt.bsky.social

Lass dich berühren von der
Magie des Augenblicks, dem
Leuchten Deiner Seele und
der Liebe in Deinem Herzen.
#blackandwhite #photography #quote #b&w #Fotografie

January 12, 2026 at 11:11 PM

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Gofod Gwag (empty space) 📸

@gofodgwag.bsky.social

Komorebi
Gorgeous light at Nunhead cemetery, London #godrays #crepuscularrays #phoro #photography #naturephotography

January 12, 2026 at 10:12 PM

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Karen Barry-Davies

@wheelan.bsky.social

🦋 Good Night Everyone 🦋
~~~ Sweet Dreams ~~~

#Photography
#Northumberland
#Nature
#Sunset
#GoldenHour

EVERY SUNSET IS A CHANCE TO RESET AND LOOK FORWARD TO A NEW DAY 🌅