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Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · Jan 5

Sunrise at Volcán de Fuego where the morning light projects a perfect shadow as this very active volcano erupts (once every 20 minutes or so) into the sky.

#Photography #Nature #Mountains #Guatemala #Travel #SouthAmerica #Volcano

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Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · 13m

Awesome

Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · 19m

Tiiiiny

Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · 21m

🍉🍉

Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · 24m

Am I cool? Well, I got up at 5 AM, spent 10p & rode most of Tashkent’s Soviet-era metro system for 5 hours straight. So yes, I am cool, ACTUALLY!

#photography #urbangaze #humansofbluesky #eastcoastkin #art #scape #travel #uzbekistan #architecture #classicmono #monochrome #blackandwhite #b&w #trains

A black and white photo of the Alisher Navoi metro station in Tashkent featuring grand arched columns, patterned floor tiles and geometric ceiling patterns, creating a symmetrical, cathedral-like underground space of light and stone. Almost empty and still, the station waits for the daily rhythm of city life to begin.

A blue subway car waits at the platform under a ceiling adorned with intricate star-shaped and floral designs outlined in blue, reflecting elegant geometric artistry above urban transit.

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Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · 28m

Many thanks, Linda. Same to you 😊

Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · 29m

Very fascinating indeed. I’ve seen photos of them a few times and would also like to visit.

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Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · 31m

Oh wow. That sounds exciting and a little dangerous!

😆😆

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Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · 32m

The cheeky sod took over as soon as he saw me head to the toilets!

Cheers, young man 👊🏽

Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · 33m

Excellent idea! I should have asked my mum to bring it. Instead she brought me fresh bunch from her garden! 😂

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Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · 34m

As soon as I receive half of that money 😂

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Sparty® @young-spartacus.bsky.social · 19h

'Reflect Refract'

Morning rain reflecting its environment on a Hypericum Androsaemum leaf. (St John's Wort)

Sparty 🌿💧

#EastCoastKin #Photography #ColorADay #RedWed #Macro #WaterWednesday #Nature #WindowsonWednesday #Art #PhotographersofBluesky #PhotoHour #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueskyArt #FineArt

$This photograph presents a compelling, close-up of a leaf, its surface glistening with numerous water droplets. The focus is sharp on the leaf and the moisture clinging to it, while the background is rendered in a soft, ethereal blur. The leaf itself appears to be from a plant with a robust, textured surface, possibly a holly or a similar species, given the small, sharp spines visible along its margin. The intricate network of veins is clearly defined, forming a crinkled, almost leathery texture that is highly visible beneath the water. The colour palette is muted and organic, dominated by deep, dark greens and earthy browns, which suggests an environment that is shaded and moist. The water droplets are the central feature of the composition. They are scattered across the leaf's surface in varying sizes, from tiny, almost imperceptible specks to large, spherical beads. Each droplet acts like a perfect lens, reflecting and refracting the ambient light and a distorted view of the surroundings. A particularly large, pear-shaped droplet hangs precariously from the tip of the leaf, its surface taut and ready to fall. This suspended drop is a focal point, capturing the viewer's attention and adding a sense of dynamic tension to the otherwise still image. The lighting is soft and indirect, from a shaded location, creating a gentle illumination that highlights the translucence of the water and the subtle sheen of the leaf's surface. The background, a beautiful wash of blurry, dark shapes and colours, enhances the macro effect and isolates the subject, allowing the viewer to appreciate the fine details without distraction. The overall feeling of the image is one of quiet serenity, capturing a fleeting moment of natural beauty after rainfall.$

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Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · 36m

Exquisite detail 👌🏽

Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · 46m

Very cool

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Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · 46m

😂😂

Your classic 20 a side down the local park. I remember those. I bet there were some tasty tackles which would be straight red nowadays flying in back then!

Great capture marra.

Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · 50m

It would have the best photos going if it did!

Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · 51m

No. That was another internal flight to save time. Been a long week 😏

Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · 51m

Oh nice. What was he doing there? Did you say his wife was Nepalese?

Yes, hoping I can get around as some places have shut and no access due to recent floods! I think the monsoon season is over now though 🤞🏽

Thermos is very handy actually! I needed to get one!

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Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · 55m

Morning, Jean.

Make sure you wrap up warm!

Mega travel day coming up for me soon. I’m chasing the cold! 🥶

Hope your recovery is going well and that you can cozy up next to that fire.

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Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · 57m

There was enough roses there to give you a massive bunch of them as a way of thanks for all your kindness! 🌹🌹🌹

Cheers, Aleesia 🫶🏽

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Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · 59m

Rob will be pleased to hear they have 😂

Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · 59m

That’s probably because you have common sense 😂

Heading west to go back east (the joys of budget airlines) to Napal 🤷🏽

Thank you, that should keep me awake tomorrow when I need it!

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Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · 1h

a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a wall with framed pictures on it

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a wall with framed pictures on it

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Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · 1h

😂

Mother Nature doesn’t take photos of itself. So I thank you for sharing it!

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Mamady @mamady.bsky.social · 1h

😆😆🤷🏽

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Linda @linda2.bsky.social · 2h

I thought I was invisible until spotted by this cygnet which stared into my lens. A face-off commenced. Great symmetry in a bird.

#BirdOfTheDay #Spotted #UKWildlife #cygnet #Birds #Photography

An image of a cygnet which happened to look into my lens at a key moment. This head shot is the result. The symmetry of facial features most evident.

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