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Rick Lieder

@lostmirror.bsky.social

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Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · 19h

A woodpecker juggles the sunset.

#birds #birdart #birdsofbluesky #flight #bluejay #birdwatching #birding #birdsinflight #naturelovers #urbannature #naturephotography #birdphotography #puremichigan #wildlifeart #photographersofbluesky #woodpecker #Michigan #sunset

A woodpecker mid-flight, wings unfurled, a flicker of red atop its crown.
Behind it, spheres of light, orbs of scattered sunlight.

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Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks Nicola!

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Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks Rob!

Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks!

Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · 12d

Just finished judging a photography contest in Indiana.
Here’s a Blue jay on the way out.

#birds #birdart #birdsofbluesky #flight #bluejay #birdwatching #birding #birdsinflight #naturelovers #urbannature #naturephotography #birdphotography #puremichigan #wildlifeart #photographersofbluesky #contest

A blue jay in mid-flight, intense gaze, wings spread wide, striking blue feathers accentuated by delicate white and black markings.

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Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · 19d

Notice anything about this map?

Taken directly from CNN .com, an ad for Otto Insurance.

How are you fighting AI Slop?

#ai #aislop #ShutAIDown #cnn #AntiAI #NoAI #TechBros #Tech #Conjob #WebDesign #AdFatigue #fuckai #advert #slop #maps #ads

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Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · Sep 8

A local grackle on its way to Chicago.

#bird #birds #birdart #birdsofbluesky #Grackle #blackbird #flight #wings #birdwatching #birding #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #birdphotography #puremichigan #wildlifeart #naturelovers #urbannature #noiretblanc #blackandwhite

Close-up image of a grackle, one wing partially extended, revealing intricate feather details and a sense of motion. The monochromatic palette evokes a powerful and mysterious atmosphere.

Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · Aug 27

Man Ray • Born August 27, 1890

"The streets are full of admirable craftsmen, but so few practical dreamers." —1945

#ManRay #BOTD #Photography #photographie #surrealist #surrealism #LeeMiller #monochrome #photosky #artsky #art #arthistory #modernart

A close-up of a face, eyes wide open, with long, delicate eyelashes. Large teardrops positioned both under the eyes and on the cheek resemble drops of glass or crystal.

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Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · Aug 22

Happy 135th birthday George Herriman!

#KrazyKat #GeorgeHerriman #OTD #comics #comicstrip #comicstrips #comicsstudies #popculture #cartoonist #NationalCartoonistsDay #cats

Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · Aug 16

Musician and composer Joseph Daley, RIP.
Legendary tuba player, trombonist, euphonist, composer, educator and toast of the downtown New York loft scene.

1949 -2025

#portrait #Music #jazz #thejazzworld #jazzsky #Musicsky #tuba #jazzmusic #portraiture #livemusicnyc #manhattanjazz

Portrait of musician and composer Joseph Daley. Legendary tuba player, trombonist, composer, educator and toast of the downtown New York loft scene.

Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · Aug 9

Thanks!

Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · Aug 8

“My library is well-furnished: books, a chair, and a cat.
All else is vanity.” • Mark Twain

#WorldCatDay #InternationalCatDay #CatsofBlueSky #FurBallFriday #cats #companion #furry #furryart #commission #penandink #BlueSkyCats #ItsACatsLife #animalart

Subtle and poetic watercolor painting of a graceful, alert cat with large, expressive ears.

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Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · Jul 24

Thanks so much!

Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · Jul 24

Amy Winehouse •

Gone too soon, 14 years today.

• Pen & ink

#thejazzworld #jazzsky #Musicsky #jazz #portrait #blueskyart #blueskyartist #penandink #portraitpainting #TraditionalPainting #artwork #traditionalart #artcommunity #painters #PortraitCommission #inkonpaper #AmyWinehouse
#backtoblack

Pen and ink portrait of Amy Winehouse, a minimalist line drawing with fluid strokes emphasizing the contours of her face and hair. Expressive eyes and a thoughtful, melancholic expression.

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Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · Jul 15

Evening in my backyard, a mother White-tail grooms her fawn, bolting soon after spying me.

#naturelovers #deer #urbannature #naturephotography #puremichigan #photography #wildlifeart #fineartphotography #mother #bambi

A tender moment between a white-tailed deer and its fawn set against a lush, verdant backdrop. Deep greens of the surrounding foliage create a rich, almost immersive atmosphere, making the viewer feel as though they are quietly witnessing a private scene in the forest. The play of light and shadow enhances the peaceful mood, highlighting the smooth textures of the deer's fur and the delicate spots on the fawn.
The subtle inclusion of purple flowers adds a gentle pop of color, enriching the scene without overwhelming it.
The contrast between the warm, earthy tones of the creatures and the cool, dense greenery adds depth and dimension, pulling the viewer into the environment.

Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · Jul 9

Thanks!

Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · Jul 6

For World Firefly Day, a drifting lightning bug glows, a tiny fireball flickering just out of reach of small fingertips.

#flight #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #puremichigan #flyday #wildlifeart #naturelovers #urbannature #summer #firefly #lightningbugs #fireflies #WorldFireflyDay

For World Firefly Day, a lightning bug glows at dusk, flying past garden flowers in search of a mate, a tiny fireball flickering just out of reach of small fingertips.

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Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · Jul 6

Thanks!

Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · Jul 3

Thanks very much!

Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · Jul 3

Nice!

Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · Jul 3

Thanks!

Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · Jul 2

Thanks Jan! So beautiful in flight.

Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · Jul 1

Reckless • Black-capped Chickadee

#bird #birds #birdart #birdsofbluesky #chickadee #flight #birdwatching #birding #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #birdphotography #puremichigan #birdsinflight #flyday #wildlifeart #naturelovers #urbannature #wings #sun

Close-up of a cute Chickadee in mid-flight, its masked black and white face alert, with wings spread and wings glowing from . Background is blurry with blues and greens.

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Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · Jun 10

Sly Stone • 1943 - 2025

#Musicsky #portrait #blueskyart #blueskyartist #penandink #portraitpainting #TraditionalPainting #traditionalart #artcommunity #painters #blacksky #blackhistory #PortraitCommission #inkonpaper #SlyStone #soulmusic #rockmusic #slyandthefamilystone #slyandthefamilystone

Pen and ink portrait of musician Sly Stone • Born 5 June 1898

Rick Lieder @lostmirror.bsky.social · Jun 5

Federico García Lorca • Born 5June1898
Only mystery allows us to live

#Spain #poetry #blueskypoetry #FedericoGarcíaLorca #Lorca #portraitdrawing #portrait #drawing #penandinkdrawing #penandinkportraits #inkonpaper #penandink #penartist #caricatureartist #drawink #expressiveart #inkdrawing #pastel

Pen and ink & pastel portrait of Spanish poet and playwrite Federico García Lorca • Born 5 June 1898

“Only mystery allows us to live”

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