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Els Herten

@elsherten.bsky.social

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Hobby painter & photographer. Based in Brussels, Belgium. Indigenous rights activist. I hardly ever repost, but I click like a lot 😉 My paintings » https://kolors.jouwweb.be/in-situ

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Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · Oct 18

Crypto investors & NFT scammers... I'm blocking you all right away.

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 1d

He's probably brooding on 1M % tariffs on Norwegian products.

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 1d

The fact that Donald Trump very publicly wanted the Nobel Peace Prize and did not get it, is enough to make today a good day.

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 2d

Two posh oldtimers in my garage.
(just kidding... photos taken during Oldtimer Rally in Brussels)

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekOforOpulent
#photography #oldtimers #cars

Close-up image of an oldtimer MG car featuring a gleaming chrome grill.

Close-up image of an oldtimer Triumph car featuring a gleaming chrome grill and headlights.

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 4d

Oh dear! Better check real sources.

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 4d

You are a despicable person.

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 4d

You are a despicable person, wallowing in a cesspool of lies and hatred.

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 4d

Please go troll on Twitter

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 4d

Please go lie and troll on Twitter

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 4d

Please go troll on Twitter

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 4d

Please go troll on Twitter

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 4d

Please go lie and troll on Twitter

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 4d

Please go troll on Twitter

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 4d

I'd like my bedroom ceiling painted and gilded too. 😉
(photo taken inside the Brussels' City Hall)

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekOforOpulent
#photography #urban #Brussels

An ornate ceiling painting with a large opulent gilded frame in the interior of Brussels' City Hall, reflecting the building's historical significance.

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 5d

I'd like the facade of my house gilded too 😉

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekOforOpulent
#photography #urban #Brussels

The facade of a building at the Grand Place in Brussels features ornate golden statues, highlighting its historical significance.

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 10d

Good article!
#LeonardPeltier

www.huffpost.com/entry/leonar...

‘We’re In Danger’: Leonard Peltier Has A Warning About Trump

In a sit-down interview, the Indigenous rights activist reflects on his nearly 50 years in prison, why he thinks Biden bucked the FBI to free him, and how tribes are “in danger” under Trump.

www.huffpost.com

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 10d

The maple trees in my street are starting to get their autumn colours.

#photography #urban #Brussels #trees #autumn

A street in a Brussels suburb with maple trees that are starting to have their autumn colours.

Top of a maple tree with autumn colours.

Fallen red maple leaves on the street concrete.

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 17d

Way back in the day (1964), we had our school photos taken on the back of a camel 😂 🐫 📷

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekMforMemories

A young girl (me) on the back of a camel at the school yard.

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 18d

Wish I could get such a hug from my dad again!
(this was taken in 1964)

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekMforMemories

A little girl (me) gets a warm hug from her father.

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 19d

Lovely! Thanks for sharing.

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 19d

Sending you a comforting hug

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 19d

In grandma's arms (in 1958)

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekMforMemories

Monochrome photo of a baby (me!) in grandmother's arms.

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 22d

Please SIGN: The Amazon is near a tipping point – our climate and future hang in the balance. At COP30, leaders must act. Support rainforest protection – add your voice! #Amazon #ClimateAction ✍️
rainforest-rescue.org/petitions/13...

#petition A call to the governments of the world: Protect our climate – save the Amazon rainforest!

The Amazon rainforest sustains people, biodiversity, and our climate, yet it is under constant threat. At COP30 in Brazil this November, governments must act. Protecting rainforests means protecting o...

rainforest-rescue.org

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 22d

Fine purple lines

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekLforLines
#photography #flowers #closeup

A single purple geranium sanguineum flower is centered on a rich green background.

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 23d

Little snail creating a road through the snow

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekLforLines
#photography

A little red snail with black stripes created a tiny road through the snow on a chair.

Els Herten @elsherten.bsky.social · 24d

#LeonardPeltier #RobertRedford