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Mandi M.

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Stained Glass | Photography | Drawing Married, pet mom, traveler, alt, geek πŸ–€πŸ‘½πŸ‘» 🚫 No AI

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The coastline of Bermuda is dotted with small turquoise lagoons shielded from the ocean by a stonewall of jagged cliffs.

The coastline of Bermuda is dotted with small turquoise lagoons shielded from the ocean by a stonewall of jagged cliffs.

#Jagged #cliffs hide quiet blue lagoons on the coast of #Bermuda.

#BlueSkyArtShow #nature #photography #landscape #seascape #BlueSky #scape
#naturephotography #landscapephotography #EastCoastKin #quiet

09.08.2025 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 74    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Jagged old wooden pilings sticking out of Colpoy's Bay, Ontario shortly before sunrise during a #longexposure to show movement in the cloud. For the #BlueSkyArtShow

#EastCoastKin #PhotoHour #StormHour #photography #landscape #clouds

09.08.2025 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2656    πŸ” 236    πŸ’¬ 76    πŸ“Œ 14
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Good morning everyone

A fiery sunset in New Mexico

#photography
#roadtrip
#landscape
#route66

08.08.2025 11:43 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can I ask where the announcements are for these events? I used to see them everywhere but lately they are blocked, I'm sure by design.

08.08.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dramatic tropical sunset over the ocean with scattered fiery clouds and silhouetted palm trees.

Dramatic tropical sunset over the ocean with scattered fiery clouds and silhouetted palm trees.

Into the Sunset Mazatlan Mexico. Some evenings you just want to flow into it all!

#sunset #mexico #mazatlan #photography #tf_photography #tf_photoscapes #tf_photoescapes

08.08.2025 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 227    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 0
A close-up of a forest-covered mountain meeting a lake in the shadows with light hitting the tops of some trees. The trees and light are reflected in the lake as lines of light as a red canoe floats by.

A close-up of a forest-covered mountain meeting a lake in the shadows with light hitting the tops of some trees. The trees and light are reflected in the lake as lines of light as a red canoe floats by.

Monet-inspired Moraine Lake

#scape #ForestFriday

#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography
#ArtYear

08.08.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 347    πŸ” 40    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 2
Morning Light at Normanton Church Rutland Water England 2025

#photography
#blueskyphotography
#fineartphotography
#colourphotography
#travelphotography
#artphoto
#england

Morning Light at Normanton Church Rutland Water England 2025 #photography #blueskyphotography #fineartphotography #colourphotography #travelphotography #artphoto #england

Morning Light at Normanton Church Rutland Water England 2025

#photography
#blueskyphotography
#fineartphotography
#colourphotography
#travelphotography
#artphoto
#england

07.08.2025 08:46 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Shot from a city street, the image shows the rising sun creating a lens flare over buildings and the car in the foreground. Street lights help frame the photo

Shot from a city street, the image shows the rising sun creating a lens flare over buildings and the car in the foreground. Street lights help frame the photo

The idea is to frame the city as best i can, then flare out.

#photography #sunrise #UrbanGaze #EastCoastKin #streetphotgraphy #toronto

07.08.2025 09:23 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sunset in Lancaster County, PA #nature #sunset

06.08.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 124    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
a rainbow against the backdrop of the toronto skyline

a rainbow against the backdrop of the toronto skyline

The first shot I took that got me interested on photography back in 2013. Taken with a lousy camera through a dusty window. But it was the view from our condo and it was amazing everyday! Shortly after, I bought my first DSLR. #Photography #EastCoastKin #Toronto

06.08.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 238    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
Dramatic coastal scene at Reynisfjara beach in Iceland, featuring jagged sea stacks rising sharply from the North Atlantic under heavy, brooding clouds. Dark volcanic basalt stacks, covered in patches of moss, scatter along the black sand beach in the foreground. Waves crash against the shoreline, their white foam contrasting starkly with the dark tones of sand and stone. The mood is raw and powerful, evoking the untamed spirit of Iceland’s southern coast.

Dramatic coastal scene at Reynisfjara beach in Iceland, featuring jagged sea stacks rising sharply from the North Atlantic under heavy, brooding clouds. Dark volcanic basalt stacks, covered in patches of moss, scatter along the black sand beach in the foreground. Waves crash against the shoreline, their white foam contrasting starkly with the dark tones of sand and stone. The mood is raw and powerful, evoking the untamed spirit of Iceland’s southern coast.

Reynisfjara

Most beautiful but dangerous black beach.
A must visit in Iceland.

#Reynisfjara #Iceland
#Landscape #Landscapes
#Landscapephotography
#Nikon #Photography

06.08.2025 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 168    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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After several attempts over a period of 6 years, patience finally paid off. For an all too brief moment, Argentinian Patagonia's vast, breathtaking Perito Moreno glacier is dressed in the most beautiful light!

#photography #nature #bluesky #naturephotography #landscape #travel #landscapephotography

06.08.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 450    πŸ” 49    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mellow colours this morning at sunrise on Glastonbury Tor.

06.08.2025 08:10 β€” πŸ‘ 307    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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The crystal coast

06.08.2025 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 170    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If I have to explain to you why it's a bad idea to use a machine that makes shit up 15-80% of the time AND destroys the environment AND contributes to rising fascism and genocide AND puts brilliant skillful creatives out of work by stealing their work, then we're already speaking different languages

06.08.2025 01:01 β€” πŸ‘ 17447    πŸ” 6252    πŸ’¬ 151    πŸ“Œ 170
A tall waterfall streams down a rockface into a sapphire blue pool. Nikon D850, 24-70

A tall waterfall streams down a rockface into a sapphire blue pool. Nikon D850, 24-70

I guess it's #waterfallwednesday again. This section of the falls is supposed to be 135' in height

#photography

06.08.2025 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 53    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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A Florida painted sky #nature

06.08.2025 12:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1094    πŸ” 92    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 3
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Good morning everyone! 😊

Here is a photograph of a dramatic sunrise, taken across the Pen Ponds in Richmond Park in July 2025. ❀️

#landscapephotography
#sunrise
#richmondpark

06.08.2025 08:20 β€” πŸ‘ 675    πŸ” 61    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 2
A group of green trees from a continuous shape and appear to float on the surface of a calm lake. The rising sun colors the right side of the composition with bright gold as the other side is lit with light blue and purple. The trees are share and visible. The water reflects everything in almost undisturbed perfection.

A group of green trees from a continuous shape and appear to float on the surface of a calm lake. The rising sun colors the right side of the composition with bright gold as the other side is lit with light blue and purple. The trees are share and visible. The water reflects everything in almost undisturbed perfection.

Reflections of trees and golden sky on the lake at sunrise.

#photography #NaturePhotography #landscape #stumpylake

06.08.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 507    πŸ” 43    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 3
The abstract photo depicts a vibrant scene of a plum tree, with sunlight filtering through its dense green foliage, creating a luminous and ethereal effect.
Details of the Photo:
Dominant Green Hues:
The image is dominated by various shades of green, representing the lush leaves of the tree. The foliage appears thick and abundant, filling most of the frame.
Out-of-Focus Yellow Shapes:
Scattered throughout the green leaves are several out-of-focus yellow shapes, which are likely ripe plums. Their blurred appearance contributes to the abstract quality of the photo.
Sunlight and Lens Flare:
Bright sunlight streams from the upper left portion of the image, creating a strong lens flare and a soft glow that permeates the scene. This backlighting highlights the edges of the leaves and adds a sense of warmth and depth.
Abstract Quality:
The shallow depth of field and the strong backlighting blur the details of individual leaves and branches, rendering the scene in a painterly, abstract manner. The focus is less on sharp details and more on the interplay of light, colour, and form.
Implied Setting:
The presence of fruit and natural light suggests an outdoor setting, likely an orchard or garden, during a sunny day.

The abstract photo depicts a vibrant scene of a plum tree, with sunlight filtering through its dense green foliage, creating a luminous and ethereal effect. Details of the Photo: Dominant Green Hues: The image is dominated by various shades of green, representing the lush leaves of the tree. The foliage appears thick and abundant, filling most of the frame. Out-of-Focus Yellow Shapes: Scattered throughout the green leaves are several out-of-focus yellow shapes, which are likely ripe plums. Their blurred appearance contributes to the abstract quality of the photo. Sunlight and Lens Flare: Bright sunlight streams from the upper left portion of the image, creating a strong lens flare and a soft glow that permeates the scene. This backlighting highlights the edges of the leaves and adds a sense of warmth and depth. Abstract Quality: The shallow depth of field and the strong backlighting blur the details of individual leaves and branches, rendering the scene in a painterly, abstract manner. The focus is less on sharp details and more on the interplay of light, colour, and form. Implied Setting: The presence of fruit and natural light suggests an outdoor setting, likely an orchard or garden, during a sunny day.

'Sweet'

Dreamlike ICM shot through the branches of a Mirabelle Plum tree.

The dappled bokeh is a pleasing trippy effect. 50mm lens at F1.8

Sparty ✌🏼

#EastCoastKin #Photography #ICM #Abstract #AbstractAug #Botanical
#Nature #ArtInNature #Art #ArtYear #WackyWednesdayArt #PhotoHour #StormHour #Rural

06.08.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you so so much for the info! I've tried so many PCPs and they keep telling me that I need a referral and they won't give one. I'll try just contacting a professional myself then.

06.08.2025 02:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Juuuuust put the finishing touches on five new quatrefoil paintings...
These are tiny, adorable, and not at all 'spensive.
www.etsy.com/shop/ShadowA...

05.08.2025 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Blue Jay

Wha choo lookin at?
Love the wing patterns.

#bluejays #patterns #sideeye #photography #birds #birdphotography

05.08.2025 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 110    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you so much! I appreciate it more than you know. I do want to ask, can I just try to schedule with the professionals listed or do I need my family doctor to agree and give me a referral, like they have claimed?

05.08.2025 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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"We needed something to express our joy, our beauty, our power. And the rainbow did that."
~ Gilbert Baker πŸ”₯🌈

#rainbow #architecture #bluesky #art #nature #landscape #photo #photography

05.08.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Oreti Adele

#dahlias #dahliaseason #flowerfeed #bloomscrolling #michiganflowers

05.08.2025 01:44 β€” πŸ‘ 240    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you very much! I'll definitely check it out. πŸ₯°

05.08.2025 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I also hid away from the sounds in gym and school in general. Plus, I couldn't figure out how to play like a normal kid, so I would stand in the sidelines watching other kids play. I thought that was having fun and being social. My husband was the only kid who didn't think I was creepy.

05.08.2025 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's a really good point! Sometimes I get upset wondering if the doctors are right and I'm just a lazy, depressed person. Then my friend has to remind me that we have the same thoughts and struggles.

05.08.2025 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mt. Baker Wilderness #MountainMonday #Photography πŸ“·

05.08.2025 04:56 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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