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Sue Runkowski[a]
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Visual artist and art collector | My art acts as a mirror to the viewer’s own stories, evoking emotions and thoughts that might otherwise remain unspoken. It’s about creating a shared space for connection through the language of visual storytelling.
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Blue truck hums with cheer
Santa rides with sweatered dogs
Pine scent in cold air
#christmas #merrychristmas #merryxmas #happyholidays
A bright blue vintage pickup truck is decorated for Christmas, with a small evergreen tree in the truck bed topped by a star. Two golden retriever statues wearing green “Merry Christmas” sweaters sit on either side of wrapped gifts, while a Santa Claus figure stands behind them. Evergreen garlands line the truck bed, and tall trees fill the background.
December 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Nature’s gradual transition signals the approach of winter.

Red branches whisper,
Autumn clings to river’s edge—
Stillness holds the shore.

#EastCoastKin #photography #NaturePhotography #FallFoliage #AutumnColors
Bare trees tinged with early red buds line the edge of a calm river on an overcast day. Their branches form a dense, textured canopy above the muted browns of undergrowth. At the lower right, a lone white swan rests near the shoreline, adding a small but striking focal point against the subdued landscape.
December 5, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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Golden leaves drifting
Light whispers through fragile veins
Autumn holds its breath

#EastCoastKin #photography #NaturePhotography #FallFoliage #AutumnColors
Golden-yellow, feathery maple leaves hang from thin branches, softly lit by sunlight against a dark, blurred background.
December 4, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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Golden hour caught in the leaves.

Golden leaves aglow
Branches stitch the autumn light
Blue sky breathing through

#EastCoastKin #photography #AutumnColors #FallFoliage #NaturePhotography
Sunlit yellow autumn leaves fill the frame as branches crisscross overhead, with patches of bright blue sky visible through the glowing canopy.
December 1, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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Autumn’s quiet poetry on the forest floor.

Dappled sunlight drifts
across a quilt of bright leaves
autumn breath held still.

#EastCoastKin #photography #AutumnColors #FallFoliage #NaturePhotography
Sunlit autumn leaves in shades of gold, yellow, green, and brown blanket the forest floor, with a feathery golden grass plume lying diagonally across the center, glowing in warm light and casting soft shadows.
November 29, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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Red leaves catch the sun—
Autumn’s quiet fire above,
Sky framed in ember.

#EastCoastKin #photography #AutumnColors #FallFoliage #NaturePhotography
A view looking up through the dense canopy of a tree covered in vivid red, slender, star-shaped autumn leaves. Sunlight filters through the foliage, creating a glowing mosaic of reds, oranges, and hints of green. The rough trunk of the tree rises on the left side, while patches of blue sky peek through the intricate web of branches and leaves.
November 28, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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An intriguing assemblage — eerie, inventive, and strangely captivating.

#EastCoastKin #FoundArt #Assemblage #PublicArt #photography #beachlife #doll
A close-up of a small, weathered doll part—specifically the lower half of a plastic figure—hanging upside down from a rustic wooden fence. The doll’s legs are spread slightly, and a clear, teardrop-shaped container filled halfway with water is attached where the torso would be, giving the appearance of a peculiar hybrid object. Behind it, vertical wooden slats and rusty wire create a rough, natural backdrop. Sunlight highlights the water-filled bulb, making it gleam against the muted, textured surroundings.
November 27, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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Spotting this vintage sheriff’s cruiser by the lake felt like stepping straight into a classic TV scene.
#photography #ClassicCars #VintageVibes
A vintage black-and-white sheriff’s patrol car, likely from the 1960s, is parked along a quiet lakeside road. The classic sedan features a gold star emblem on the front door and a single red emergency light on the roof. Behind the car, a chain-link fence borders the lake, with bare trees and houses visible across the water on a clear day.
November 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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#SilentSunday #EastCoastKin #WoodlandShrine #ForestFinds #FoundArt #ForestMagic #TrailTreasures #SacredNature #NaturePhotography #photography #QuietPlaces
A hollowed-out tree stump in a forest has been turned into a small woodland shrine. Inside the stump sits a small figurine of a person playing a stringed instrument, surrounded by smooth pebbles and shells. More stones are arranged across the top edge of the stump, along with a green beaded necklace and a small bracelet. Lush green leaves and forest floor debris surround the natural shrine.
November 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Reeds bend in cold wind—
sunlight dances on the waves,
clouds drift through blue sky.

#LongIsland #Nature #Photography #NaturePhotography
A sparkling harbor with sunlight reflecting off rippling water, framed by tall dried reeds and marsh grasses in the foreground. Wooded hills line the distant shore under a bright blue sky filled with white and gray clouds. The scene captures a serene late autumn day with golden light illuminating the water's surface.
November 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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When your rideshare shows up looking like it’s headed to the Met Gala.

#NYC #UrbanArt #OnlyInNYC #UrbanPhotography #photography
A highly reflective silver car, styled like a luxury taxi, is covered in rows of rhinestones along its body, doors, and hood. A rooftop sign reads “SWAROVSKI SKIMS” in illuminated lettering. The car is driving on a New York City street beside a building with scaffolding, and its chrome wheels and mirrored surface give it a flashy, attention-grabbing appearance.
November 19, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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Autumn’s pale sun glows,
Marsh reeds whisper toward the sea—
A quiet path warms.

#EastCoastKin #photography #beachlife #autumn
A long wooden boardwalk curves gently through tall, sunlit marsh grasses under a soft, hazy afternoon sky. The low sun creates a bright glow on the horizon and casts subtle shadows along the smooth walkway, leading the eye toward the distant coastline. Trees and reeds frame the path on both sides, giving the scene a peaceful, serene atmosphere.
November 17, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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#SilentSunday #EastCoastKin #graffitiart #dryad #woodnymph #naturephotography #photography
A cut tree branch nestled among pine needles has been painted to resemble a whimsical face. The flat end of the branch shows two bright pink circles for eyes and a curved pink smile below. Additional neon green and pink paint patches decorate the bark, giving the branch a playful, character-like appearance against a backdrop of leaves and twigs.
November 16, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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The Psychedelic Furs take “Wrong Train” to new heights — performing live above the city at The Rooftop at Pier 17, NYC. The Brooklyn Bridge never looked (or sounded) better. #PsychedelicFurs #LiveMusic #Concerts #Video #Pfurs #Pier17 #youtube

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Richard Butler from the Psychedelic Furs performs onstage at night, holding a microphone close while wearing tinted glasses, a white shirt with rolled-up sleeves, and a dark vest. Stage lights create a soft glow around him as he gestures with one hand against his chest, adding emotion to the moment.
November 14, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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Still pond, dappled light—
branches cradle sky and leaves,
silence hums with life.

#EastCoastKin #photography #NaturePhotography
A tranquil woodland pond partially covered with green algae and floating leaves, reflecting the surrounding trees and blue sky. A large branch arches low over the water, casting soft shadows and adding depth to the peaceful, sun-dappled scene.
November 13, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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#SilentSunday #EastCoastKin #photography #NaturePhotography #Fungi #mushrooms
A cluster of orange-yellow mushrooms grows from the rough, dark bark of a tree trunk. The fungi appear layered and slightly spotted, their warm tones contrasting with the textured, rugged surface of the wood.
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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Even the sink tells a story—traces of coffee, shared moments, and quiet beauty in the everyday.

#photography #StillLife #EverydayArt #MorningMoments #DirtyDishes
Two black coffee mugs, a metal spoon, and a glass coffee pot rest in a white sink with scattered water droplets. One mug contains milky coffee with a starburst pattern on the surface, while the other holds dark black coffee.
November 6, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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Behind the rust and decay, stories linger.
Time may corrode the metal, but it can’t erase the echoes within these walls.

#EastCoastKin #photography #urbanexploration #abandonedplaces #EasternStatePenitentiary #Philadelphia
Rusted iron gate with a circular cross-shaped design in the center, partially flaked with white and brown paint, blocking the entrance to a dimly lit stone corridor with arched ceilings in the background.
November 5, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Golden leaf still shines,
amid whispers of decay—
autumn breathes its rest.

#EastCoastKin #autumn #NaturePhotography #photography #haiku
A close-up view of autumn leaves scattered on the ground, showcasing a mix of yellow, brown, and green hues. A few bright yellow maple leaves stand out among the faded, crumpled leaves and small twigs, capturing the texture and color of fall’s natural decay.
November 4, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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#SilentSunday #EastCoastKin #Clouds #SkyPhotography #photography
A sky filled with scattered white altocumulus clouds, creating a textured, dappled pattern against a deep blue background. The soft, fluffy clouds give the impression of a vast, airy blanket stretching across the sky.
November 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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Sentinels keeping an eye on the no-swimming zone.

#EastCoastKin #BeachLife #Seagulls #Birds #photography #naturephotography
Two seagulls are perched on top of a wooden sign that reads “Swimming Prohibited” with a red circle and slash over a swimmer icon. The sign stands on a sandy beach with calm blue ocean water and a clear sky in the background.
November 1, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Watching over the city...or waiting for something to awaken on All Hallows' Eve.

#HalloweenVibes #GothicArchitecture #Gargoyle #sculpture #photography
A close-up view of a stone gargoyle perched on the edge of a building, its wings raised and one clawed hand extended forward. The weathered statue has a fierce expression and is partially wrapped in a rusty chain. The background shows a clear blue sky.
November 1, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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Where golden dunes meet open sky.

#EastCoastKin #LandscapePhotography #Photography #NaturePhotography #CoastalPhotography #BeachLife #DunePreservation
A weathered sign reading “Please Keep Off the Dunes” stands in front of sandy dunes covered with beach grass and wooden fencing under a bright blue sky filled with large, fluffy clouds.
October 30, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Autumn reflections, a quiet moment by the pond. #EastCoastKin #Autumn #photography #NaturePhotography #FallColors
A fountain sprays water upward in the center of a calm pond, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage in shades of orange, yellow, and brown. Fallen leaves scatter along the shoreline, and the soft mist from the fountain catches the light, creating a serene fall atmosphere.
October 28, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Spotted this beautiful buck quietly moving through the Fire Island dunes, a calm reminder of how much life thrives just beyond the path.
#EastCoastKin #Wildlife #Nature #FireIsland #photography #naturephotography
A white-tailed buck stands partially hidden among tall grasses and dense green shrubs. Sunlight highlights its brown coat and antlers as it gazes calmly into the distance, blending naturally into the surrounding vegetation.
October 28, 2025 at 1:26 AM