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Colleen Miniuk

@colleenminiuk.bsky.social

Outdoor photographer, writer, book author, instructor, motivational speaker, Sheography all-women's workshops founder, Dear Bubbles advice columnist, SUPer, lover of rivers & bubbles & life. Learn more at https://www.colleenminiuk.com

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Canโ€™t wait to see you there! Thanks for putting this together, Jackson!

06.05.2025 00:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Promotional graphic for photo club presentation event on May 12th, 7:00pm at the Albion, WA library:

"The Art of Seeing Differently"
Join the Albion Camera Club for a presentation from photographer, author and adventurer Colleen Miniuk on the topic of creative seeing and moving beyond photo cliches.

"Are you tired of photographing the same iconic subjects over and over? Have your photographs become safe or boring? If youโ€™re in need of a creative jolt for your photography, then join outdoor photographer Colleen Miniuk for this exciting and educational presentation where sheโ€™ll share her insights on how to create unique and personally meaningful images that transcend the clichรฉ. Learn specific techniques for tapping into individual knowledge, passions, and mindful observations as you explore your surroundings and how to connect with your subjects on a deeper level no matter where your travels take you."

Colleen is a full-time freelance outdoor photographer, author, instructor, and motivational speaker, specializing in nature and outdoor recreation. Her published books include "So Said the River: Life, Loss and Pie on the Colorado;" "Photographing Acadia National Park;" and "Wild in Arizona: Photographing Arizona's Wildflowers." Her talk will be aimed at the creative side of landscape photography and is recommended for photo enthusiasts of any skill level or equipment.

Promotional graphic for photo club presentation event on May 12th, 7:00pm at the Albion, WA library: "The Art of Seeing Differently" Join the Albion Camera Club for a presentation from photographer, author and adventurer Colleen Miniuk on the topic of creative seeing and moving beyond photo cliches. "Are you tired of photographing the same iconic subjects over and over? Have your photographs become safe or boring? If youโ€™re in need of a creative jolt for your photography, then join outdoor photographer Colleen Miniuk for this exciting and educational presentation where sheโ€™ll share her insights on how to create unique and personally meaningful images that transcend the clichรฉ. Learn specific techniques for tapping into individual knowledge, passions, and mindful observations as you explore your surroundings and how to connect with your subjects on a deeper level no matter where your travels take you." Colleen is a full-time freelance outdoor photographer, author, instructor, and motivational speaker, specializing in nature and outdoor recreation. Her published books include "So Said the River: Life, Loss and Pie on the Colorado;" "Photographing Acadia National Park;" and "Wild in Arizona: Photographing Arizona's Wildflowers." Her talk will be aimed at the creative side of landscape photography and is recommended for photo enthusiasts of any skill level or equipment.

Local Palouse area photographers: join the Albion, WA camera club as we host Colleen Miniuk for a presentation on May 12th. We're very lucky to have her! Free event, voluntary donations encouraged.
#landscapephotography #palouse #easternwashington #photography #whitmancounty

31.03.2025 23:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Black and white photograph of mud โ€œdunesโ€ poking out of rippled water. Air bubbles floating on the waterโ€™s surface around the mud. Small and diffused reflections of clouds and the midday sun illuminate the bubbles and ripples at the top part of the frame.

Black and white photograph of mud โ€œdunesโ€ poking out of rippled water. Air bubbles floating on the waterโ€™s surface around the mud. Small and diffused reflections of clouds and the midday sun illuminate the bubbles and ripples at the top part of the frame.

โ€œTo live is to experience things, not sit around pondering the meaning of life.โ€ ~Paulo Coelho

From a recent dreamlike and meaningful moment on my first backpacking trip in ~15 years in remote southern Utah while celebrating being alive for almost 50 years. A gift, indeed.

#bubbles

25.04.2025 19:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Intimate scene of a group of illuminate rabbit brush plants in front of a dark, shadowy desert landscape

Intimate scene of a group of illuminate rabbit brush plants in front of a dark, shadowy desert landscape

โ€œJoy is an act of resistance.โ€ ~ Toi Derricotte

#bethelight
#findyourjoy

21.02.2025 19:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 37    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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On Camera Club Competitions Dear Bubbles: Many photography experts say to be a good photographer one must understand but โ€œbreak the rules.โ€ย  Our camera club evaluates, and critiques, photos based on the โ€œrules.โ€ Sometimes, I fin...

New post on my Dear Bubbles column today addresses multiple questions about camera club competitions. My thoughts and a proposal in todayโ€™s column at dearbubbles.com/2025/02/on-c.... Thanks for reading!

05.02.2025 16:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@bulloch.photography still figuring this place, meant to tag youโ€ฆ

24.01.2025 02:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi Grant! ๐Ÿ‘‹ thanks for stopping by and for your kind comment. Glad to connect with you here! ๐Ÿซง

24.01.2025 02:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜ bubbles! Love it! ๐Ÿซง

22.01.2025 05:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Viewerly and Artistly Announcements: After prematurely announcing its final date a few years ago, the Moab Photography Symposium will be back in September, 2025! I will join several of my talented photo colleagues and hโ€ฆ

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21.01.2025 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
A grouping of different-sized coastal cobblestones made of granite and basalt are illuminated by sunlight as they rest against a shadowed background of cliff walls.

A grouping of different-sized coastal cobblestones made of granite and basalt are illuminated by sunlight as they rest against a shadowed background of cliff walls.

โ€œDarkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.โ€ ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

#mlkday
#bethelight
#morelove

20.01.2025 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 55    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Close-up view of lines, patterns, bubbles, and leaves in a sheet of ice.

Close-up view of lines, patterns, bubbles, and leaves in a sheet of ice.

First post on Blue Sky! Of course itโ€™s bubbles! ๐Ÿซง#icebubbles #winter #womeninphotography

13.01.2025 23:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 174    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 23    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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