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Kujawiak

@kujawiak.bsky.social

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🇵🇱🇬🇧🇲🇹🇳🇱 Amateur photographer of #nature, #wildlife #macro and #smallthings #Nikon. Fascinated by Neolithic. https://kujawiak.vercel.app/

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Kujawiak @kujawiak.bsky.social · 10h

This image shows a close-up of a cluster of bright pink hydrangea flowers. The petals are large, slightly veined, and have a delicate, papery texture. At the center of each floret are small, pale pink or white stamens, adding fine detail to the otherwise uniform pink tones. The composition fills the frame entirely with overlapping blossoms, creating a lush, soft, and vibrant pattern. The photo captures the intricate structure and vivid colour of the flowers.

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Mary Dineen 📷 𓀡𓆀 @marysunshineisgone.bsky.social · 23h

#WordlessWednesday

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Dîde Karaali Hoş @sexcellentdidesi.bsky.social · 2d

#Florentin
#TelAviv
#Israel
#SmadarGilboa
#RahmetullahiVeBerekâtû
#Peace

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Kujawiak @kujawiak.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you, very much appreciated

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Gray @grays.art · 1d

Leaf cutter bee on purple sage
(Megachile)

Summer morning in a neighbor’s garden
in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood

#macro #photography #native #bees #plants #flowers #nature #art #gardens #gardening #bloomscrolling #pollinators #macroPhotography #eastcoastkin #animalarttues #chicago

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Zdravka @meliorism-78.bsky.social · 1d

Different shades of loneliness…

Monochrome photo of a blooming sunflower

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günni @n4chtsonn3.bsky.social · 2d

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Kujawiak @kujawiak.bsky.social · 1d

The image shows a close-up of a hoverfly perched on a small yellow flower bud. The hoverfly has large reddish compound eyes, a shiny thorax, and a distinctive black-and-orange striped abdomen — typical of many species that mimic bees or wasps. Its transparent wings catch the light delicately, and the background is a soft, blurred green that emphasises the insect and the flower. The overall composition has a warm, natural tone, highlighting the fine details of the hoverfly’s body and the smooth curves of the plant stem.

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Rina @rina2012.bsky.social · 2d

When the moon meets the sea...

#BlueSkyMonday #MountainMonday #MinimalMonday #minimalism #photography #landscape #scape #nature #thelittlethings #photohour #roadtrip #vanlife #Croatia #EastCoastKin

The picture shows a vast landscape on the island of Pag in Croatia, often described as a 'moon landscape.' In the foreground, barren, rocky hills characteristic of the island are visible. A deep blue sea stretches across the middle of the image, while further bare, light-colored hills are visible in the background. The scene gives an impression of the unique, almost vegetation-free nature of this region, which is shaped by strong winds such as the Bora.

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Supercalifragilistic @expialegetic.bsky.social · 2d

"Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons."
Jim Bishop

Good morning and an easy start to the new week!

#dailyflowers #flowerreport
#bloomscrolling #gardening
#macromonday

Close-up of an orange-yellow dahlia shining in the autumn sun against green foliage

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Kujawiak @kujawiak.bsky.social · 3d

The image shows a close-up of a bumblebee feeding from a bright pink flower. The bee is clinging to the flower’s tubular bloom, reaching into it to collect nectar. Its fuzzy body is covered in black and yellow bands, and its wings are folded along its back. The background is softly blurred with shades of green, yellow, and red, highlighting the bee and flower as the main focus. The photograph has a warm, vibrant feel, and the details of the bee’s hairs and the flower’s texture are sharply captured.

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Kujawiak @kujawiak.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you, you too.

Kujawiak @kujawiak.bsky.social · 4d

The image shows a close-up of a small bee covered in bright orange pollen as it lands on the edge of a vivid pink and yellow flower petal. The bee’s fine details are clearly visible, including its delicate wings, antennae, and fuzzy pollen-coated legs. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the bee and the petal’s textured surface.

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Rina @rina2012.bsky.social · 5d

The Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, often called as the southernmost fjord of Europe.

Happy #Scape Friday 🥰

#photography #landscape #stunday #MountainMonday #BlueSkyMonday #nature #thelittlethings #photohour #vanlife #roadtrip #EastCoastKin

The picture shows a breathtaking view of the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, often referred to as the southernmost fjord of Europe. The bay is surrounded by tall, steeply rising mountains, lushly forested and forming a dramatic backdrop. The deep blue waters of the bay wind through the landscape like a fjord, and several ships, including a cruise ship, can be seen on the water.

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𝚙𝚒𝚎𝚛𝚙𝚊𝚘𝚕𝚘 @pierpaolo.bsky.social · 6d

Strati di nuvole dorate dal tramonto sovrastano le abitazioni di un villaggio situato sulla sommità di una collina. Ai margini del prato in primo piano, le foglie cadute di un pioppo risplendono nel buio imminente.

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Kujawiak @kujawiak.bsky.social · 5d

The image shows a close-up of a small insect perched on a green plant stem. The insect appears to be a type of leafhopper or planthopper, with a compact, wedge-shaped body and folded wings that display delicate, net-like vein patterns. Its head is rounded with prominent eyes, and it has short legs positioned for gripping the stem. The plant stem is textured and green, with a lighter-colored joint in the background. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the insect sharply in the foreground.

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Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · 6d

Arunachal Pradesh, India - The practice of Apatani women wearing large wooden nose plugs (yaping hurlo) and facial tattoos (tippei) originated as a form of protection but evolved into a powerful marker of their cultural identity. This tradition has largely been abandoned by younger generations.

According to oral tradition, the Apatani women were renowned for their beauty, which unfortunately made them targets for abduction by men from neighboring tribes. To protect themselves, the Apatani elders devised a radical plan. They began tattooing the women's faces and inserting large wooden plugs into their nostrils to make them appear "unattractive" and thus deter potential kidnappers. "I have researched this and can not find the true reason. I find this explanation not credible"

Over time, the nose plugs evolved from a protective measure into a profound cultural symbol. The tradition of wearing nose plugs and facial tattoos came to an end in the 1970s.

I was fortunate to spend a few hours with this lovely grandmother. She welcomed me into her home to share tea with me. In return, I gave her several tins of tobacco, a prized commodity for the elderly Apatani.

Today, only the elderly women of the tribe, many now in their 70s and 80s, carry these distinctive marks. The next generation of Apatani women no longer receives them, and the tradition exists as a cherished but fading aspect of their cultural memory.

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🩷🕊 Sara Flacci @saraflacci.bsky.social · 6d

The bell tower of Saint Orso seen from the old cemetery
#UrbanGaze #Graves
#Cemeteries

The bell tower of a Romanesque church in Aosta, framed from within the nearby cemetery. Two autumn-colored trees frame the shot and, in the center, crosses and graves. In the background are mountains and a cloudy sky.

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Marie Gardiner @mariegardiner.bsky.social · 6d

Very timely and interesting statement from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Particularly interesting re my own work, but also to those who want to know just what the hell is going on.

'Engaging with the grief and anger of white working-class communities that this comment...' 1/3

Beyond the flags: grief, polarisation and the work of repair

Amid grief, rage and division, there are seeds of hope and repair to be found in the North East. But they will not flourish if we stay silent.

www.jrf.org.uk

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Islander @dhiislander.bsky.camera · 7d

#254

#Maldives #Hulhumale #visitMaldives #sunrise #sun #goldenhour #beach #nature #sea #lagoon #reef #sky #clouds #island #photography #guesthouse #travel #PhotographersOfBlueSky #LumixS9 #LUMIX

Hulhumalé, Maldives. Sunrise Golden Hour at Phase 1 beach. The sand in the foreground is shaded by the reflection from the rising sun. Then is a coconut thatched roof supported by two coconut wood poles and a tree shading it, visible to the top right of the frame. Under the roof is a wooden bench for two people facing the lagoon and the sunrise. The lagoon is calm and colored by a mix of gold and purple. The sky just above the horizon is golden and transitions into a purple higher up.

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Mark @astrangeday.bsky.social · 6d

Can you feel a little Love?
....Dream on...dream on

#rose #flower #nature #photography #stilllife

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Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · 6d

Some of the smallest joys in life are being stolen daily by the genocidal Israeli regime. Since Oct 7, they’ve murdered, on average, one child per hour (source: Save the Children UK). A dark, lasting stain on humanity.

#photography #urbangaze #humansofbluesky #eastcoastkin #gaza #scape #classicmono

At dawn in Bukhara, a small child with a balloon lingers beneath ancient arches, fragile joy suspended in shadow and light, where silence, history, and innocence softly converge.

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Kujawiak @kujawiak.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you

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Mary Dineen 📷 𓀡𓆀 @marysunshineisgone.bsky.social · 6d

Silvereye NZ 2016

Bird perched on a branch facing left. Yellow head, orange forehead. White breast. Gray shoulders and olive wings

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Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 7d

An #inquisitive#squirrelchecks me out in a local #Stockport#nature#reserve.This #furry#Mammalgot closer and closer to see what was going on. #wildlifephotography#wildlife#animallovers.For more #imagesand #photographslike this visit the #websitewww.darrensmith.org.uk

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