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Seth Cottle
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l'm @seth.bsky.social—a product designer by day, tabletop and video game enthusiast, analog appreciator, and late-night tinkerer. To respect your algorithm, I made a new handle just for photos.
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Soft light, cold air, and two smiles that warmed the whole frame.

#VirginiaArboretum #StateArboretumOfVirginia #FallInVirginia #HistoricArchitecture #BrickBuilding #TravelPhotography #NatureWalk #AutumnLight #ExploringVirginia #FujifilmPhotography #SoftTones #Virginia #VA
The front view of a historic brick building with a red roof and three arched windows on the ground floor, framed by autumn trees and greenery. A woman smiles while holding a baby wrapped in a white blanket in front of a weathered brick building with a red roof and arched windows. A close-up of a whitewashed brick archway with green leaves from a nearby shrub partially covering the entryway. The side of the old brick building with a small dirt path and a stone wall leading into a garden surrounded by fall foliage.
October 30, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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🍂 First fall in the ginkgo grove. A sea of gold, soft light, and one very curious little explorer.

#StateArboretumOfVirginia #GinkgoTrees #FallInVirginia #VirginiaArboretum #AutumnLight #NaturePhotography #GoldenLeaves #FujifilmXT5 #VA
A baby in a gray knit hat reaches toward yellow ginkgo leaves, their small hand extended toward the delicate fan-shaped foliage. A close-up of ginkgo leaves turning golden, their soft edges layered against a muted autumn background. A grove of tall ginkgo trees with yellow leaves stretching skyward in even rows under an overcast sky. A smiling woman holds a bundled baby in a gray jacket amid a glowing grove of golden ginkgo trees.
October 30, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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Small moments from the Arboretum—soft rain on petals and flashes of red in the trees.

#StateArboretumOfVirginia #FallColors #VirginiaNature #MacroPhotography #FujifilmXT5 #AutumnVibes #NatureDetails #Virginia #VA
A gray squirrel perched on a tree branch surrounded by fiery orange autumn leaves, peering curiously toward the camera. A moss-covered tree trunk stretches diagonally across the frame, surrounded by yellow and green autumn leaves. A green mailbox labeled “TREE MAIL” sits atop a cut tree trunk, framed by golden fall foliage. A close-up of a pale pink iris covered in raindrops, its soft petals curling gently in the morning light.
October 30, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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Little pumpkin, big smiles. Autumn leaves, soft light, and cozy sweater weather—celebrating our first fall days together. 🍂

#fall #autumn #pumpkin #baby #fujifilm #xt5 #nature #family #portrait #photography
A baby with bright blue eyes sits inside a hollowed-out pumpkin outdoors, surrounded by pumpkins, gourds, and red mums. The baby wears a cream-colored outfit and headband, smiling amid the autumn foliage.
October 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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Patterns cut from metal, shadows multiplied across the walls, and purple light filling the air.

#lightart #installation #geometry #patterns #shadowplay #artphotography #fujifilm #fujifilmxt20 #xt20 #renwick #oldphoto
A geometric metal sculpture with intricate cut-out patterns, lit from within by purple light. The design casts complex, web-like shadows across the surrounding walls, creating an immersive effect.
September 14, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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Sometimes the reminder comes loud and clear: don’t panic.

#dontpanic #neon #signage #urbanlight #design #playful #fujifilm #fujifilmxt20 #xt20 #oldphoto
A glowing sign with large black letters reading “DON’T PANIC!” lit in yellow, topped by a carved and painted guardian face with wide eyes and sharp teeth, framed by blue neon lights.
September 14, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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Running free in the sun, bees tangled in a wildflower, geese grazing by the water’s edge, and weather vanes turning in the late summer sun.

#meadowlark #wildflowers #bees #butterflies #summer #nature #virginia #va #fujifilm #fujifilmxt5 #xt5 #macro #flowerphotography #naturephotography
Black-and-white photo of a park scene: a child running across a grassy lawn toward a woman, while another adult sits in a wooden Adirondack chair beneath a large tree, with fallen leaves scattered across the ground. Close-up of pale white wildflowers with thin stems, a bumblebee mid-flight hovering near the blooms. Two Canada geese standing on green grass near leafy shrubs, one closer to the camera with its head raised, the other slightly behind. A copper rooster-shaped weather vane atop a red roof, silhouetted against a deep blue sky.
September 14, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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Lotus blooms leaning into the summer sun, bees and butterflies weaving between bursts of yellow.

#meadowlark #lotus #wildflowers #bees #butterflies #summer #nature #virginia #va #fujifilm #fujifilmxt5 #xt5 #macro #flowerphotography #naturephotography
Close-up of a pale pink lotus flower with petals tipped in deeper pink, surrounded by green lotus leaves and seed pods, with a blurred pond in the background. Wide view of a pond filled with lotus plants in bloom, green leaves stretching across the water, and dense trees surrounding the scene under a bright blue sky. Cluster of bright yellow daisy-like flowers in full bloom, with a small orange and brown butterfly perched on one blossom at the center. Close-up of a bee collecting nectar from a vivid yellow daisy-like flower, its fuzzy body and translucent wings sharply in focus against a green blurred background.
August 9, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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It’s been a minute, so here’s a little life update. 💞

#summer #fujifilm #fuji #xt5 #fujixt5
August 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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A stroll through Philadelphia Alley with this glowing mama-to-be.

#charleston #southcarolina #sc #philadelphiaalley #fujifilm #fuji #xt5 #fujixt5
A smiling pregnant woman stands in Philadelphia Alley, Charleston. She’s wearing a floral dress and cardigan, surrounded by vibrant greenery and historic charm beneath a waving American flag. A quiet view down Philadelphia Alley in Charleston, SC. Cobblestones, brick walls, iron lanterns, and shaded trees create a timeless, peaceful atmosphere.
April 16, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge

#charleston #southcarolina #sc #fuji #fujifilm #xt5 #fujixt5
People relax and walk along a sandy beach under a cloudy sky, with large rocks and weathered wooden posts in the foreground. In the distance, the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge stretches across the water, connecting to the Charleston skyline.
April 16, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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National Mall

#nationalmall #dc #capitol #foodtruck #fujifilm #xt20
A row of colorful food trucks parked on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with the U.S. Capitol dome in the background. People walk, bike, and line up to order food in front of the trucks.
April 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Kogod Courtyard

#smithsonian #americanartmuseum #nationalportraitgallery #dc #fujifilm #xt20
A photo of the curved glass ceiling at the Kogod Courtyard in Washington, D.C., where the undulating grid roof meets the historic stone architecture of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery.
April 1, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Still one of my favorite structures.

#thomasjeffersonmemorial #dc #tidalbasin #fujifilm #xt20
The Jefferson Memorial illuminated against a vivid purple and pink twilight sky, reflecting off the Tidal Basin. The Jefferson Memorial under soft daylight, framed by green lawn and trees, with the Washington Monument faintly visible in the background. The Jefferson Memorial viewed through out-of-focus leaves across the water on an overcast day, with visitors gathered on its steps.
April 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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#arlingtoncemetery #eternalflame #virginia #va #fujifilm #xt20
A marble colonnade at Arlington National Cemetery, with soft light casting strong column shadows along the polished floor. A flame rises from the Eternal Flame memorial set into a round stone platform, surrounded by trimmed hedges and manicured green lawn.
April 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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#nationalaquarium #baltimore #fujifilm #xt20
Two striped jellyfish float gracefully in a bright blue tank, their delicate tentacles trailing like ink in water, suspended mid-motion in a mesmerizing underwater ballet.
April 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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#goldengatebridge #sanfrancisco #sf #california #ca #fujifilm
The Golden Gate Bridge stretches across the bright blue waters of San Francisco Bay, partially shrouded by low coastal fog at the top of its towers. The hills of Marin County rise in the background, while a small boat drifts beneath the bridge.
April 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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#california #ca #muir #fujifilm #xt20
Waves crash against a large black rock formation on a cloudy, gray day at the coast. The water is churning and foamy, with no visible sunlight breaking through the overcast sky.
April 1, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Cherry blossoms and a sleepy duck.

#washingtondc #dc #cherryblossom #tidalbasin #fujifilm #fujifilmxt5 #xt5
A view across the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., with the Washington Monument rising in the center, surrounded by blooming cherry blossoms and reflected in the water. Cherry blossom branches frame the Jefferson Memorial in the distance, with a line of people walking along the Tidal Basin under blooming trees. Branches of a cherry blossom tree filled with fluffy pink blooms stretch toward a vibrant blue sky dotted with clouds. A mottled brown duck rests calmly on a large stone in front of a cascading waterfall, its feathers puffed and eyes half-closed.
April 1, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Cherry blossoms and city glow. Not featured, our Lord of the Rings inspired dinner at La Bohème.
A dense canopy of cherry blossoms in full bloom, with pale pink and white petals filling the frame under a soft, overcast sky. A lively evening street scene in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., with the iconic red neon “GEORGETOWN” sign glowing above a row of restaurants and pedestrians lining the sidewalk.
March 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Fire humming, string lights glowing, and Frodo napping from the warmth of being wrapped up like a burrito.
A small dog wrapped in a cozy fuzzy-lined blanket naps peacefully on a patio table at night, with warm string lights glowing softly in the background and a fire pit casting gentle light nearby
March 30, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Love signs, river ruins, and a dragon peeking from the garden. Occoquan is a small town with a big personality.

#occoquan #virginia #va #fujifilm #fujifilmxt5 #xt5
Seth and Jennifer stand smiling in front of a large, colorful “LOVE” sculpture featuring painted panels, surrounded by wooden steps and pink flowers. Two people peek out playfully from opposite sides of a white wooden gazebo decorated with a holiday wreath in Occoquan, Virginia, under a deep blue sky. Rusting white and red industrial beams rise from the riverbank, partially overtaken by vines and trees, next to old stone buildings in a historic town. A close-up of a dark, metallic dragon sculpture with wings, surrounded by autumn leaves and backed by a red-brick house with large windows.
March 30, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Autumn at Harpers Ferry—church spire catching the last of the light, green clinging to the leaves, and rivers glinting below the ridge.

#harpersferry #wv #westvirginia #fujifilm #fujifilmxt5 #xt5
Church steeple rising above trees at dusk in Harpers Ferry, silhouetted against a sky streaked with purple and pink. Overhead view of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, surrounded by a patchwork of autumn foliage, rivers, and train bridges converging into the historic town. Close-up of maple leaves transitioning from green to orange, backlit against a vivid blue sky in the middle of autumn.
March 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Clouds hanging low over the Blue Ridge, a roadside kitchen in the weeds, a door painted with care and chipped by time, and sunflowers catching light before the rain.

#sperryville #va #virginia #fujifilmxt5
A wide, moody landscape of green fields stretching toward mist-covered blue mountains beneath a heavy overcast sky in rural Virginia. A shipping container turned food stall with a rustic wooden sign reading “SUMAC” partially hidden by overgrown wildflowers and tall grass, framed by trees in the background. A close-up of a weathered wooden door painted with purple flowers, surrounded by leafy green plants and a natural wooden handrail leading up to it. A striking red-orange sunflower in full bloom stands tall among green foliage, with soft hills and a pale sky in the background, framed by tree branches.
March 30, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Dulles International Airport #Dulles #IAD #FujifilmXT5
Wide view of Dulles International Airport, with its control tower and iconic mid-century terminal building rising above a dense green forest under a blue sky filled with soft clouds. A KLM airplane approaches for landing, flying low above the trees and a office building, set against a vibrant sky filled with fluffy clouds. A United passenger jet soars in the distance beneath a vast blue sky scattered with layered cumulus clouds, framed above a sea of dark green trees.
March 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM