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Freya Snowball

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Yorkshire lass in Manchester ๐Ÿโ˜”๏ธ๐ŸŒˆ Urban rooftop gardening enthusiast ๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒท๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒด๐ŸŒต

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#ColourADay #YellowThu #ColorADay Tรชte-ร -tรชtes on the balcony!!
๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿฉตโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿฉต๐ŸŒฟ Have a brilliant Thursday folks!! #EastCoastKin
๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿฉต๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’›๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿฉต๐ŸŒฟ #flowers #Gardening #Ancoats #Yellow #photography #BlueSky #sunshine #FlowerReport #DailyFlowers #Manchester #springtime #MyBalcony

05.03.2026 13:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 77    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks!!

05.03.2026 13:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Absolute fluke timing!! ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ“ท

05.03.2026 13:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wooohooo!!!! ๐Ÿฅณ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ๐Ÿฅณ

05.03.2026 13:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A grid of nine images featuring my music designs on prints, a mug, a phone case, a T-shirt and cushions.

A grid of nine images featuring my music designs on prints, a mug, a phone case, a T-shirt and cushions.

For everyone watching the Brits tonight, my Record Collection prints are for you.
Designed in Manchester. Made in the UK.

www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/record-colle...

#Brits2026 #Manchester

28.02.2026 09:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 42    ๐Ÿ” 26    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Manchester, UK.
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#people #mcr #fujifilmphotography #britishweather #manchester #photographers #britishlife #streetphotography #peoplephotography #documentaryphotographer #documentaryphotography #photography #uk #weekend #britishculture #britishculturearchive

03.03.2026 10:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Manchester, UK.
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#people #mcr #fujifilmphotography #britishweather #manchester #photographers #britishlife #streetphotography #peoplephotography #documentaryphotographer #documentaryphotography #photography #uk #weekend #britishculture #britishculturearchive

03.03.2026 11:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Manchester, UK.
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#people #mcr #fujifilmphotography #britishweather #manchester #photographers #britishlife #streetphotography #peoplephotography #documentaryphotographer #documentaryphotography #photography #uk #weekend #britishculture #britishculturearchive

03.03.2026 10:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#InsectThursday Legs akimbo bumblebee with the sun shining out of its a*se!! Have a fab day folks!!
๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒฟ #flowers #Gardening #Ancoats #sunshine #springtime #crocuses #SaveTheBees #purple #EastCoastKin #bees #FlowerReport #Manchester #MyBalcony

05.03.2026 07:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 168    ๐Ÿ” 25    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Natureโ€™s own pallet, canโ€™t beat it!!

04.03.2026 16:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My pleasure ๐Ÿค—

03.03.2026 21:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Youโ€™re more than welcome, such a cool photo!! ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ‘Œ

03.03.2026 20:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Six petals of a pale blue miniature iris.

Six petals of a pale blue miniature iris.

Something beautiful for this day: Miniature iris, Yakima, Washington (March 2026). #flowers

02.03.2026 04:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 143    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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ึด
#photography #fotografรญa
#flowers #fujifilm #xt5
#ใฒใชใพใคใ‚Š
๐Ÿ“ท ึดึถึธ ๐“‚ƒ๐“ˆ’๐“ธโ€ช๐ŸŒธแต•ฬˆ*

03.03.2026 03:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 366    ๐Ÿ” 44    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Macro photograph of a purple and white flower with yellow stamens

Macro photograph of a purple and white flower with yellow stamens

I found these wild radishes blooming while enjoying a walktail yesterday afternoon!
#bloomscroll #flowers #art #photography

03.03.2026 14:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1415    ๐Ÿ” 109    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 34    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6
This ponderosa pine stands with the composure of an elder on open ground, rooted in Montanaโ€™s dry upland slope beneath an unbroken cobalt sky. Its trunk rises straight and confident, clad in thick, plated bark the color of rusted copper and sun-warmed cinnamon. The bark separates into long, vertical ridges, each fissure catching shadow and light, giving the tree a sculpted, almost architectural presence.

The lower limbs have long since surrendered, leaving a tall, clean bole before the canopy begins. Above, the branches sweep outward irregularly, forming layered, wind-shaped tiers. The needles cluster in soft, feathery tufts at the ends of twigsโ€”long, slender, and pale greenโ€”catching the light so they appear almost luminous against the deep blue sky. Cones hang modestly among the foliage, small and dark, evidence of steady, patient reproduction rather than flamboyance.

Around it, the ground is a mosaic of tawny bunchgrass, scattered woody debris, and younger conifers rising in quieter ranks. The slope is dry, sun-facingโ€”classic ponderosa countryโ€”where fire has likely visited in decades past, thinning competition and leaving the thick-barked survivors. The treeโ€™s crown spreads broadly, not densely, allowing sky to breathe through it. There is space hereโ€”between branches, between trees, between years.

This pine carries the characteristic posture of its species in Montana: tall but not hurried, rugged yet open, shaped as much by wind and weather as by time. It does not crowd the hillside; it occupies it. Under this tree, the air would hold that faint vanilla-resin scent released when the bark warms in afternoon sunโ€”a quiet signature of the ponderosaโ€™s enduring presence on the western landscape.

This ponderosa pine stands with the composure of an elder on open ground, rooted in Montanaโ€™s dry upland slope beneath an unbroken cobalt sky. Its trunk rises straight and confident, clad in thick, plated bark the color of rusted copper and sun-warmed cinnamon. The bark separates into long, vertical ridges, each fissure catching shadow and light, giving the tree a sculpted, almost architectural presence. The lower limbs have long since surrendered, leaving a tall, clean bole before the canopy begins. Above, the branches sweep outward irregularly, forming layered, wind-shaped tiers. The needles cluster in soft, feathery tufts at the ends of twigsโ€”long, slender, and pale greenโ€”catching the light so they appear almost luminous against the deep blue sky. Cones hang modestly among the foliage, small and dark, evidence of steady, patient reproduction rather than flamboyance. Around it, the ground is a mosaic of tawny bunchgrass, scattered woody debris, and younger conifers rising in quieter ranks. The slope is dry, sun-facingโ€”classic ponderosa countryโ€”where fire has likely visited in decades past, thinning competition and leaving the thick-barked survivors. The treeโ€™s crown spreads broadly, not densely, allowing sky to breathe through it. There is space hereโ€”between branches, between trees, between years. This pine carries the characteristic posture of its species in Montana: tall but not hurried, rugged yet open, shaped as much by wind and weather as by time. It does not crowd the hillside; it occupies it. Under this tree, the air would hold that faint vanilla-resin scent released when the bark warms in afternoon sunโ€”a quiet signature of the ponderosaโ€™s enduring presence on the western landscape.

Happy #Bluetue #acoloraday and #Thicktrunktuesday

How about a Ponderosa Pine ๐ŸŒฒ?

#montana #mountains #imageandverse

โ€œAnd into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.โ€
-John Muir

03.03.2026 14:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 99    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Sunset on the Atlantic Ocean. A multi colored sky of gray-blue at the horizon, layered on top with a horizontal strip of orange giving way to yellow then blue. Scattered gray clouds and a gray patch of sky makes up the top left corner. A multicolored ocean reflects the sky. A strip of gray blue sand starts at the bottom right and extends to the left mid-ground. In the bottom left corner is darkened green grass and four palm trees situated on a diagonal wear the sand meets the grass.

Sunset on the Atlantic Ocean. A multi colored sky of gray-blue at the horizon, layered on top with a horizontal strip of orange giving way to yellow then blue. Scattered gray clouds and a gray patch of sky makes up the top left corner. A multicolored ocean reflects the sky. A strip of gray blue sand starts at the bottom right and extends to the left mid-ground. In the bottom left corner is darkened green grass and four palm trees situated on a diagonal wear the sand meets the grass.

So thankful for beautiful places, especially in these turbulent times.

Wishing you a peaceful Tuesdayโ˜ฎ๏ธ

#TidesOutTuesday #ColorADay #BlueTue #ThickTrunkTuesday #EastCoastKin #TuesdayBluesday #trees #oceanscape #skyscape #photography #photographersofbluesky #Florida

03.03.2026 15:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 129    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Honeybee on Blue Flower.

Honeybee on Blue Flower.

#ColorADay #BlueTue #Inverts ๐Ÿ

03.03.2026 15:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
View of Leman Lake on a perfect sunny day

View of Leman Lake on a perfect sunny day

#ColorADay
#BlueTue
#TidesOut
#RockinTuesday
#Photography
#EastCoastKin
#PhotographersofBlueSky

03.03.2026 16:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 64    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New beginnings.

Taken this morning, London ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

#Spring #Resilience #Rebirth #Daffodils #Joy #Hope #Bloomscrolling #Nature #FlowersOfBluesky #ColorADay #BlueTue #YellowThu #FlowerScape #Scape

03.03.2026 16:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 73    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Alley shot of the bright sun on the roof projecting a ray and rainbow flares in front of a  tagged and graffitied white brick wall with bare vines covering it. There's a thick snow drift in front of it. The wall is layered large bubble letter graffiti wth turquoise and a pop of yellow. The door is covered in fluorescent orange tagging. The sliver of grey building on the left shows a white spiral.

Alley shot of the bright sun on the roof projecting a ray and rainbow flares in front of a tagged and graffitied white brick wall with bare vines covering it. There's a thick snow drift in front of it. The wall is layered large bubble letter graffiti wth turquoise and a pop of yellow. The door is covered in fluorescent orange tagging. The sliver of grey building on the left shows a white spiral.

#TagTuesday #TextureTuesday #ColorADay #BlueTue #SensoryArt #Time

High noon alley flare - Feb 2026

#Phonetography
#EastCoastKin #wallsofToronto #alleysofToronto #creeperfeaturewall #beamy

03.03.2026 16:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 50    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Blue Jay in profile against a blurry autumnal background

Blue Jay in profile against a blurry autumnal background

Good morning, butterflies
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #SideView ๐Ÿชถ
A gorgeous Blue Jay for #BlueTue

03.03.2026 16:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 70    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A very tall photo of a power line tower. It is taken from below and arching back, so the lines run from the top to the bottom of the frame at a steep angle. The tower is centered, reaching only about half way up the picture, and there are puffy white clouds at the top with a dark blue sky which fades to a lighter blue moving downward, where there are sparse, flatter white clouds.

A very tall photo of a power line tower. It is taken from below and arching back, so the lines run from the top to the bottom of the frame at a steep angle. The tower is centered, reaching only about half way up the picture, and there are puffy white clouds at the top with a dark blue sky which fades to a lighter blue moving downward, where there are sparse, flatter white clouds.

#BlueTue #ColorADay
#Clouds:

Gilroy, California, Sunday.

(A very tall photo. Might be better to click on it for the full view.)

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03.03.2026 16:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#ColorADay #BlueTue
#flowers #nature #photography

A touch of blue. . .

03.03.2026 16:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 88    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#ColourADay #ColorADay #BlueTue #ArtChallenge #photography #BlueSky #architecture #Gothic #cathedrals

03.03.2026 16:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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#BlueTue #ColorADay #Poetry

Starlight
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Like light that continues to travel

long after the star is gone,

my love will still move toward you

after you and I have moved on.
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- vegypower

๐ŸŒ 

#ImageAndVerse

03.03.2026 16:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Looking up to the sky from the bottom corner of the Rupp Building in Continental Square in York, PA. A six story building with tall arched windows in beige/yellow brick with chocolate cornices and moldings; with dark blue window frames. Designed by architect J. A. Dempwolf in a style oft quoted as "Victorian Romanesque"

Looking up to the sky from the bottom corner of the Rupp Building in Continental Square in York, PA. A six story building with tall arched windows in beige/yellow brick with chocolate cornices and moldings; with dark blue window frames. Designed by architect J. A. Dempwolf in a style oft quoted as "Victorian Romanesque"

Standing on the south side of York's Continental Square and looking up at the clear azure sky above the amber hues of the โ€œVictorian Romanesqueโ€ Rupp Building, designed by Yorkโ€™s ubiquitous architect, J. A. Dempwolf, built in 1892.

#Photography #Architecture #ColorADay #BlueTue

03.03.2026 17:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Blue Scape - A6 Abstract Mixed Media watercolour and gel pen stylised trees and hills with a rising sun at the top.

Materials Used 

Brusho Pigment Watercolour Powder diluted in water in Turquoise and Prussian Blue 

Grabie Glitter Gel Pen in Blue Gold and Yellow Gold

Blue Scape - A6 Abstract Mixed Media watercolour and gel pen stylised trees and hills with a rising sun at the top. Materials Used Brusho Pigment Watercolour Powder diluted in water in Turquoise and Prussian Blue Grabie Glitter Gel Pen in Blue Gold and Yellow Gold

Blue Scape - #Abstract #MixedMedia #Brusho #Watercolour #Grabie #Glitter #GelPen #BlueTue #ColourADay

#Art #Artisan #AbstractArt #Doodle #Pattern #Zentangle #Painting #MindfulArt #MeditativeArt #Zen #ZenArt #Watercolor #InstinctiveArt #IntuitiveArt #Artistย #ArtTherapy #DailyArt #ArtSky #ArtYear

03.03.2026 20:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 47    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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On saturday it was warm enough to sit outside so we checked out #Naschmarkt in #Vienna and I took this pic ๐Ÿ˜Š

#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography
#ArtYear #dailyart #art #BlueTue #ColorADay #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #SpringVibes

03.03.2026 20:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 37    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0