Astra Nerissa
@astranerissa.bsky.social
• Pan • Poly • Enby • Pagan •
Photographer, gardener, anxiety-ridden optimist
-All photos are my work.-
Photographer, gardener, anxiety-ridden optimist
-All photos are my work.-
I love sharing my photography, but I prefer shooting in landscape. This one is better viewed horizontally…Trust me 😎
#chicago #skyline #night #reflection #photography #roadtrip #travel #throwback #nightlife
#chicago #skyline #night #reflection #photography #roadtrip #travel #throwback #nightlife
August 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I love sharing my photography, but I prefer shooting in landscape. This one is better viewed horizontally…Trust me 😎
#chicago #skyline #night #reflection #photography #roadtrip #travel #throwback #nightlife
#chicago #skyline #night #reflection #photography #roadtrip #travel #throwback #nightlife
It’s about time this photographer got on with her badass self…. 😎😌
#roadtrip #travel #photography #chicago #memories #nightphotography #skyline
#roadtrip #travel #photography #chicago #memories #nightphotography #skyline
August 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
It’s about time this photographer got on with her badass self…. 😎😌
#roadtrip #travel #photography #chicago #memories #nightphotography #skyline
#roadtrip #travel #photography #chicago #memories #nightphotography #skyline
Just a misty rainstorm…
May 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Just a misty rainstorm…
The horrors persist, and have almost swallowed me up….. but here I sit in glorious sunlight realizing it’s okay to change.
May 7, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The horrors persist, and have almost swallowed me up….. but here I sit in glorious sunlight realizing it’s okay to change.
Three years ago was the first time I ever saw a Pelican. Was anyone else completely unaware just how big they are??
#pelican #migration #birdsinflight #spring #lake
#pelican #migration #birdsinflight #spring #lake
March 5, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Three years ago was the first time I ever saw a Pelican. Was anyone else completely unaware just how big they are??
#pelican #migration #birdsinflight #spring #lake
#pelican #migration #birdsinflight #spring #lake
I often feel like no one thinks of me when I’m not around and that I am unknown in their world. The joy I find in photography partially comes from putting pieces of myself out into the world in the hope that I’m not forgotten or kept a secret. I want to be loved loudly - even if it’s through my art.
February 27, 2025 at 2:33 AM
I often feel like no one thinks of me when I’m not around and that I am unknown in their world. The joy I find in photography partially comes from putting pieces of myself out into the world in the hope that I’m not forgotten or kept a secret. I want to be loved loudly - even if it’s through my art.
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February 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Cherokee Nation celebrates #BlackHistoryMonth with call for bids on art, community center anadisgoi.com/index.php/cu...
Cherokee Nation celebrates Black History Month with call for bids on art, community center
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner joined other tribal leaders and community members in Tu...
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February 11, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Cherokee Nation celebrates #BlackHistoryMonth with call for bids on art, community center anadisgoi.com/index.php/cu...
Sometimes the world is loud and it’s difficult to process everything at warp speed, but…..you made it to Tuesday ❤️ Memories of one of my favorite places that bring me great peace.
#lighthouse #LakeMichigan #sunset #photography
#lighthouse #LakeMichigan #sunset #photography
February 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Sometimes the world is loud and it’s difficult to process everything at warp speed, but…..you made it to Tuesday ❤️ Memories of one of my favorite places that bring me great peace.
#lighthouse #LakeMichigan #sunset #photography
#lighthouse #LakeMichigan #sunset #photography
Just a reminder that you’re still allowed to find joy in things despite current events. It’s not only allowed, it’s necessary for survival.
This weekend, my partner and I get to go see Billy Joel, and I’ve struggled to be excited about much lately but this…this I am SO excited for!!
This weekend, my partner and I get to go see Billy Joel, and I’ve struggled to be excited about much lately but this…this I am SO excited for!!
February 7, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Just a reminder that you’re still allowed to find joy in things despite current events. It’s not only allowed, it’s necessary for survival.
This weekend, my partner and I get to go see Billy Joel, and I’ve struggled to be excited about much lately but this…this I am SO excited for!!
This weekend, my partner and I get to go see Billy Joel, and I’ve struggled to be excited about much lately but this…this I am SO excited for!!
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maybe humans should just look at the sky more often
February 6, 2025 at 4:34 AM
maybe humans should just look at the sky more often
Last summer was my first summer living on the lake, and this beautiful orb weaver took up residence on my deck. Here’s to hoping she returns this year 🥰
#spider #entomology #macro #photography #summer #orchardspider
#spider #entomology #macro #photography #summer #orchardspider
February 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Last summer was my first summer living on the lake, and this beautiful orb weaver took up residence on my deck. Here’s to hoping she returns this year 🥰
#spider #entomology #macro #photography #summer #orchardspider
#spider #entomology #macro #photography #summer #orchardspider
It’s about time for another day trip to Chicago, so here’s a memory from my first try at shooting skylines at night!
#Chicago #skyline #nightphotography #photography #night #city #cityscape
#Chicago #skyline #nightphotography #photography #night #city #cityscape
February 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It’s about time for another day trip to Chicago, so here’s a memory from my first try at shooting skylines at night!
#Chicago #skyline #nightphotography #photography #night #city #cityscape
#Chicago #skyline #nightphotography #photography #night #city #cityscape
I have two of the most incredible beings in my life, and they bring out the best of me daily. ❤️
January 29, 2025 at 5:14 AM
I have two of the most incredible beings in my life, and they bring out the best of me daily. ❤️
One thing about me……if it’s warm, I’m gonna be laying in the grass shooting bugs. 🐞
#bugs #macro #ladybug #entomology #nature #photography
#bugs #macro #ladybug #entomology #nature #photography
January 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
One thing about me……if it’s warm, I’m gonna be laying in the grass shooting bugs. 🐞
#bugs #macro #ladybug #entomology #nature #photography
#bugs #macro #ladybug #entomology #nature #photography
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How to do it
Twin Cities Pride executive director Andi Otto says the nonprofit made the decision because Target is not standing up “against those who are fighting against us.”
Target gets booted from Twin Cities Pride festival after rolling back DEI efforts
Twin Cities Pride executive director Andi Otto says the nonprofit made the decision because Target is not standing up “against those who are fighting against us.”
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January 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
How to do it
There was a lot to enjoy about living in Indy, but this…..this was one of my favorite places.
#canal #whiterivercanal #sunrise #city #photography #daybreak #Indianapolis
#canal #whiterivercanal #sunrise #city #photography #daybreak #Indianapolis
January 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
There was a lot to enjoy about living in Indy, but this…..this was one of my favorite places.
#canal #whiterivercanal #sunrise #city #photography #daybreak #Indianapolis
#canal #whiterivercanal #sunrise #city #photography #daybreak #Indianapolis
Spinning poi or staff is one thing…..but when you have a friend who spins double whips, things get a little more awesome 🤩🤩
#firespinning #flowarts #photography #fire #firespinner
#firespinning #flowarts #photography #fire #firespinner
January 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Spinning poi or staff is one thing…..but when you have a friend who spins double whips, things get a little more awesome 🤩🤩
#firespinning #flowarts #photography #fire #firespinner
#firespinning #flowarts #photography #fire #firespinner
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Me: what’s that black bird with the red on its wings called
Bird watcher: that’s a red winged blackbird
Me: holy shit
Bird watcher: that’s a red winged blackbird
Me: holy shit
February 18, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Me: what’s that black bird with the red on its wings called
Bird watcher: that’s a red winged blackbird
Me: holy shit
Bird watcher: that’s a red winged blackbird
Me: holy shit
January 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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It’s official: In the USA The Gulf of Mexico is now the “Gulf of America,” and Denali, the Alaska Native name for North America’s tallest peak, has been reverted to Mount McKinley. But we refuse to accept this change—Denali will always be Denali to us. #IStandWithDenali
January 25, 2025 at 10:04 PM
It’s official: In the USA The Gulf of Mexico is now the “Gulf of America,” and Denali, the Alaska Native name for North America’s tallest peak, has been reverted to Mount McKinley. But we refuse to accept this change—Denali will always be Denali to us. #IStandWithDenali
Some days the insignificance rages like a wildfire. Others…it’s silent, like being shut out in the cold.
#SnowDay #photographer #streetphotography
#SnowDay #photographer #streetphotography
January 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Some days the insignificance rages like a wildfire. Others…it’s silent, like being shut out in the cold.
#SnowDay #photographer #streetphotography
#SnowDay #photographer #streetphotography
Always at the top of the ‘I can’t believe I actually made this’ list….is the total solar eclipse on 4/8/24.
#solareclipse #photography
#solareclipse #photography
January 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Always at the top of the ‘I can’t believe I actually made this’ list….is the total solar eclipse on 4/8/24.
#solareclipse #photography
#solareclipse #photography
My first successful composite of the Milky Way. Looking at it now, I can see where I have room for improvement but seeing it then…..priceless.
#astrophotography #MilkyWay #astronomy
#astrophotography #MilkyWay #astronomy
January 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
My first successful composite of the Milky Way. Looking at it now, I can see where I have room for improvement but seeing it then…..priceless.
#astrophotography #MilkyWay #astronomy
#astrophotography #MilkyWay #astronomy
Sometimes I forget photos I’ve taken even exist, and then comes @bibliophyll.bsky.social providing inspiration to share my own favorite bugs 😍
#bugs #macro #photography #entomology
#bugs #macro #photography #entomology
January 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Sometimes I forget photos I’ve taken even exist, and then comes @bibliophyll.bsky.social providing inspiration to share my own favorite bugs 😍
#bugs #macro #photography #entomology
#bugs #macro #photography #entomology