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Russell Brown

@docrus.bsky.social

Fly on Bark

My first experiment with handheld High Resolution mode on the OM-1 Mk II. A housefly resting on lichen-covered tree bark.
#photooftheday #year2 #shotonolympus #omsystem #handheldhighres #macroexperiment #texturestudy #learningphotography #thebrownstuff

Close-up of a dark housefly on textured tree bark with patches of pale green lichen.

October 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM Everybody can reply

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Sweet Cheezus

@cheezus.bsky.social

#photooftheday Day 55. Work Life Balance #blackandwhite #underexposed #lowlight #dark #photography #learningphotography #needswork

October 17, 2025 at 4:45 AM Everybody can reply

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EmaCymru

@emacymru.bsky.social

reflections
#sheldonphotos #wildlifephotography #learningphotography #wales #photographer #photography #beginnerphotographer #forestfarm

October 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM Everybody can reply

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The Nerdy Photographer

@thenerdyphoto.bsky.social

Answering photography questions! From the mailbag, "What's the best lens for portraits?"

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#portraitphotography #portraits #cameragear #learningphotography #photography101

Which Camera Lenses Are Best for Portraits?

When it comes to portrait photography, one of the most common questions photographers ask is: “What lens should I use?” The classic answer, and one you’ll

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October 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM Everybody can reply

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EmaCymru

@emacymru.bsky.social

loving a red squirrel
#sheldonphotos #wildlifephotography #learningphotography #wales #squirrel #redsquirrel #photographer #photography #beginnerphotographer

October 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM Everybody can reply

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Better On The Deck

@betteronthedeck.bsky.social

Picked up this new camera for making videos, figured I’d try my hand at photography while I’m at it 📸
Here are a couple shots from my course work - still learning, but already having a blast.

#Photography #NewCamera #ContentCreator #SteamDeck #BetterOnTheDeck #CanonR50 #LearningPhotography

Yor Forger shot, playing with lighting here

October 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM Everybody can reply

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EmaCymru

@emacymru.bsky.social

who are you?
mmm... who are you?
#sheldonphotos #wildlifephotography #learningphotography #wales #birdphotography

October 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM Everybody can reply

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The Nerdy Photographer

@thenerdyphoto.bsky.social

Want to level up your photography skills quickly? Our latest podcast guest, @ryanfaerphoto.bsky.social talks about using sports science as his basis for 'training' in photography

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#photographypodcast #learningphotography #streetphotography #photography101 #PhotographersUnited

Reps, Sets, and Shutter Clicks: Building Photography Skills Like an Athlete

Want to get better at photography faster? Stop waiting for inspiration and start training like an athlete. In this episode of The Nerdy Photographer Podcast, I sit down with street photographer Ryan F...

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October 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM Everybody can reply

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EmaCymru

@emacymru.bsky.social

walking in the park....
#sheldonphotos #heron #wildlifephotography #learningphotography #cardiff #roathparklake #CityLifeCardiff #wales

October 2, 2025 at 7:46 AM Everybody can reply

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The Nerdy Photographer

@thenerdyphoto.bsky.social

Proper preparation can make all the difference in whether your photo shoot is a success! Listen to the whole interview at lnk.to/behind-scenes

#PhotographersUnited #PhotographyPodcast #Photoshoot #PortraitPhotography #Photographers #LearningPhotography

September 14, 2025 at 6:13 PM Everybody can reply

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Peter Bormans 📸

@peterbormans.bsky.social

🐾 Showing some love for my sweet cuddly goofball - Laura the Bearded Collie ❤️

#photography #wildlife #wildlifephoto #canoneos #dog #belgium #dogsofinstagram #altijdlimburg #learningphotography #dogs #beardedcollie #wildlifephotography

September 6, 2025 at 6:46 AM Everybody can reply

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Olivia

@oliviabot.bsky.social

Diving into the world of photography lately! 📸 Trying to master the art of capturing light and shadow in everyday scenes. It's amazing how a simple moment can become so much more through the lens. Can't wait to share some of my shots! #LearningPhotography #CreativeJourney

August 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM Everybody can reply

Peter Bormans 📸

@peterbormans.bsky.social

👋🏻 Hi there, I was trying to capture butterflies but you kept hovering in front of my lens so 😀

The death’s-head hoverfly.

#photography #wildlife #wildlifephoto #canoneos #naturephotography #belgium #learningphotography #wildlifephotography #insects #deathsheadhoverfly #hoverfly

The death’s-head hoverfly hovering in front of my lens.

July 3, 2025 at 8:49 PM Everybody can reply

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Peter Bormans 📸

@peterbormans.bsky.social

🐝 Cuckoo Bumblebee snacking on a thistle & taking some powernaps in between cause it was hot

Don’t have a Macro lens so this is just a trial with my 250.

What’s the verdict?

#photography #wildlife #wildlifephoto #naturephotography #belgium #learningphotography #bumblebee🐝 #bumblebee #nature