Sue Runkowski[a]

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.

#SilentSunday #EastCoastKin #photography #NaturePhotography #Fungi #mushrooms

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.

Even the sink tells a story—traces of coffee, shared moments, and quiet beauty in the everyday.

#photography #StillLife #EverydayArt #MorningMoments #DirtyDishes

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.

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

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.

Golden leaf still shines,
amid whispers of decay—
autumn breathes its rest.

#EastCoastKin #autumn #NaturePhotography #photography #haiku

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.

#SilentSunday #EastCoastKin #Clouds #SkyPhotography #photography

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.

Sentinels keeping an eye on the no-swimming zone.

#EastCoastKin #BeachLife #Seagulls #Birds #photography #naturephotography

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.

Watching over the city...or waiting for something to awaken on All Hallows' Eve.

#HalloweenVibes #GothicArchitecture #Gargoyle #sculpture #photography

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.

Where golden dunes meet open sky.

#EastCoastKin #LandscapePhotography #Photography #NaturePhotography #CoastalPhotography #BeachLife #DunePreservation

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.

Autumn reflections, a quiet moment by the pond. #EastCoastKin #Autumn #photography #NaturePhotography #FallColors

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.

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 rust-colored metal footbridge spans a shallow, rocky river with calm, clear water. The foreground shows smooth stones and patches of sand along the riverbank, while dense green trees line the background, hinting at early autumn.

#SilentSunday #landscape #landscapephotography #naturephotography

A close-up photo of a large sunflower with bright yellow petals against a pale blue sky. The flower’s center shows an unusual pattern of green and brown textures, and several bees are clustered along the lower edge, collecting pollen.

Summer’s last stand in the Fall. A few busy bees making the most of it.

#EastCoastKin #Bloomscrolling #FlowersOfBluesky #sunflower #nature #photography #naturephotography #bees

A calm river scene with a tree and clusters of orange berries in the foreground. The water reflects the surrounding greenery, and a large, light-colored rock sits partially submerged near the riverbank, adding contrast to the tranquil, natural setting.

Golden berries by the river, quiet water, and the first hint of fall in the air.
#EastCoastKin #naturephotography #photography

Butterfly sanctuary at the University of Florida in Gainesville

#butterflies #butterflysanctuary #butterflyrainforest

Two bright pink hibiscus flowers bloom among tall grasses and green leaves. One flower faces forward, showing its yellow and red center, while the other tilts to the side. The surrounding leaves have small holes, adding a natural, slightly weathered look to the scene.

Two wild hibiscus blossoms glowing pink in the late summer sun.

#EastCoastKin #Wildflowers #Hibiscus #Flowers #Flower #bloomscrolling #NaturePhotography #FlowerPhotography #Photography

A decorative outdoor display with a bamboo fence adorned with three plastic skulls, a model fish, a surfboard painted with a wave, and cutouts of sea creatures including a stingray. Flip-flop sandals are attached to a nearby tree trunk, and thick rope is draped across the scene. Green tree branches and sunlight frame the eclectic arrangement.

Old #surfers never die, they just get bored.

#EastCoastKin #surfing #beach #surfboard #surfinglife #surflife #photography #surfboards #beachlife #beachday #fireisland

View from a sandy cliff with exposed tree roots overlooking a beach and a narrow sandbar stretching into the blue water. The shoreline is bordered by greenery, while the sandbar curves gently into the sea under a clear sky.

#SilentSunday #EastCoastKin #beachlife

Close-up view of a weathered tile floor. The tiles are arranged in a geometric pattern of reddish-brown octagons with small orange square insets. Some tiles are cracked or missing, exposing rough gray cement with irregular patches of white residue, giving the surface an aged and worn appearance.

Found at Bottle Beach, Brooklyn, old tiles meeting worn cement, a little story of time told through cracks, patterns, and textures. #UrbanDecay #Textures #Pattern #BottleBeach #UrbanArchaeology #photography #Brooklyn

Two American oyster catchers rest on a sandy beach, surrounded by small shells and scattered driftwood. The birds have black heads, white underbellies, dark brown wings, and long, bright orange-red beaks.

#SilentSunday #EastCoastKin #Birds #Shorebirds #Oystercatcher #naturephotography #beachlife #FireIsland

Seagull stomp. Nature’s little fisherman at work.

#EastCoastKin #beachLife #FireIsland #birds #seagull

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A small flock of sandpipers rests on pale sandy beach. Most of the birds are standing close together with their beaks tucked into their feathers, while one lies flat on the sand. Their plumage is mottled brown, gray, and white, blending softly with the beach.

#EastCoastKin #SilentSunday #beachLife #photography #naturephotography #FireIsland #sandpipers

A tall black-and-white lighthouse rises into a partly cloudy blue sky, framed by green trees and shrubs. A wooden boardwalk winds through the lush vegetation, leading toward the lighthouse in the distance.

The iconic #FireIsland Lighthouse standing tall against perfect summer clouds. There's something magical about following the wooden boardwalk through the maritime forest, knowing it leads to this historic beacon that's been guiding ships since 1858.
#EastCoastKin #Lighthouse #beachLife #photography

An interior wooden door with a faux woodgrain finish is heavily damaged, with large sections of the surface peeled and broken away, exposing the hollow core and cardboard honeycomb structure inside. The door is partially open, revealing a dimly lit room with cardboard boxes. To the left is a front entry door with decorative glass panels, and to the right stands a tall orange vase with dried decorative plants. The floor has red brick tiles and a black doormat.

When a door decides to become abstract art without asking permission. #abstractart #photography #decor #interiordesign

A white wooden church with a tall steeple topped by a cross, featuring pointed arch windows and a central double-door entrance, set against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

Standing tall in cinematic history—the iconic church from Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds in Bodega Bay. Still as hauntingly beautiful as the day it appeared on screen.

#FilmHistory #AlfredHitchcock #TheBirds #BodegaBay #IconicLandmarks #California #photography #architecture

Lush greenery frames the edge of a calm pond under a clear blue sky. Tall grasses, palm fronds, and leafy shrubs fill the foreground, with wispy pampas grass plumes arching toward the water. Trees and plants line the opposite bank, and distant hills are faintly visible through the foliage.

#SilentSunday #California #NewhallPark #photography #naturephotography #landscapephotography

A row of small sailboats with bright neon yellow-green sails is docked at a pier, where people in life jackets gather for what appears to be a sailing class. The pier extends into calm blue water, with a hilly, tree-covered shoreline and scattered buildings in the background under a partly cloudy sky. Large rocks and green plants frame the foreground.

Bright sails, calm waters, and a perfect day for learning to sail at the Berkeley Marina. #California #Berkeley #SailingLife #BerkeleyMarina

A wooden pier extends into choppy blue-green water, supported by dark wooden pilings. The pier has metal railings and a lamp post. In the background, a white sailboat moves across the water against a backdrop of layered mountains in various shades of blue and purple. The sky is partly cloudy with blue and white tones. The water appears active with small whitecaps visible on the surface.

A sailboat drifts across the San Francisco Bay, framed by the weathered boards of the Berkeley Pier and distant rolling hills. Days like this remind me why I love being near water.

#Sailing #SanFranciscoBayArea #California #photography #nature

A rugged stretch of California coastline is seen from above, with steep, rocky cliffs descending into the Pacific Ocean. Large boulders and sea stacks dot the shoreline and water, while the coastal hills in the distance are partially shrouded in mist. The muted tones of the overcast sky lend a soft, atmospheric quality to the scene. Sparse vegetation covers the cliffs, adding texture to the dramatic landscape.

Misty views along the California coast. Sometimes the grayest days hold the most beauty.

#CaliforniaCoast #California #MuirBeach #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #Photography #Nature

A scenic view from Muir Beach Overlook in California, showcasing dramatic coastal cliffs descending into the Pacific Ocean. Layers of rugged, rocky headlands stretch into the distance under a misty sky, while dark green pine trees frame the foreground. A distinctive sea stack juts out of the water near the shoreline. The atmosphere is serene and overcast, typical of the Northern California coast.

Coastal cliffs, ocean mist, and that wild Northern California magic. Taken from Muir Beach Overlook—one of those places that makes you stop and breathe it all in. #CaliforniaCoast #California #MuirBeach #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotograpy #Photography