Alan H

I do now. 😀 The hairdo wins it for me Dave. 👌

😁😁👌 I’m on it Jen. 😁

Cheers Jon. You know the score, I fired a burst and got lucky. 🍀 😁

Oh this is fabulous Jen. Excellent and very atmospheric capture. 👌👌👌😍

The forgotten one…

#BirdOfTheDay #silhouette #birds
#monochrome #classicmono #bnw
#photography #birdphotography
#EastCoastKin

The historic bed from the Neues Palais in Potsdam is a luxurious example of mid-18th-century Rococo style, richly upholstered with deep crimson damask fabric featuring intricate floral patterns typical of grand palace interiors of the era. The upholstery envelops not only the mattress but also the surrounding panels, complemented by heavy matching drapes with gold trims and tassels that frame the canopy, creating an opulent yet private atmosphere. The bolster and bedding share the same exquisite material, reflecting meticulous craftsmanship. Ornamental accents include a gilded wooden framework with ornate carvings of scrolls and floral motifs, enhancing the regal ambiance. The upholstery is precisely and professionally fitted, highlighted by elegant seams that emphasize the damask pattern’s detail. The harmonious contrast between the red fabric and gilded wood epitomizes the grandeur favored in royal Prussian interiors during Frederick the Great’s reign. This bed symbolizes the luxurious textile and upholstery work typical of ceremonial state rooms in the Neues Palais, serving both as an aesthetic masterpiece and as a symbol of royal status and power. Additionally, historically, this palace bed is linked to Emperor Friedrich III, the Prussian king who died there, adding historical significance to this exquisite piece. The Neues Palais itself is a monumental baroque palace built in the Rococo style, housing opulent royal apartments designed to impress with both comfort and ornamental elegance. The Prussian king who is said to have died in this bed at the Neues Palais in Potsdam was Emperor Friedrich III (Frederick III of Germany). After his short reign of 99 days, he died of cancer in 1888, and historical records and legends associate his deathbed with the palace, specifically in the so-called “Schloss Friedrichskron,” the official name of the Neues Palais during his occupancy.

Looking forward to your inspiring entries for #PalacesAndGardens and the theme #UpholsteryAndTextiles today. Have fun!
#photography
#PhotographersOfBluesky
#EastCoastKin

The photo captures the quiet beauty of an evening sky just after sunset, where warm orange hues blend into soft blues above the horizon. Illuminated windows and street lights create a cozy, inviting vibe against the backdrop of silhouettes and gentle shadows. The tranquil atmosphere is heightened by the peaceful glow of homes and the subtle presence of smoke drifting upwards, suggesting a chilly evening as day fades into night. The combination of delicate colors and serene surroundings evokes a sense of comfort and introspection, as the landscape transforms under the calming embrace of twilight.

Sunset glow a couple of minutes ago. I call it a day, so good night everyone!
#scape #sunset #sky #photography
#PhotographersOfBluesky
#EastCoastKin

Just wonderful Marjo. 👌👌

Good morning all have a fine Friday ✨️ we had a lovely but cold day yesterday 😀
#Scape #landscape #mobilephonephotography #EastCoastKin #reflections #gulls

😂 Brilliant Marjo.

For @robcrank68.bsky.social #BirdOfTheDay #GroundedGulls is here gull that will take care that nobody takes a swimming in this canal in Utrecht 😂
#Birds #EastCoastKin

Photograph taken at UNESCO World Heritage Site, Studley Royal Water Gardens, North Yorkshire. Image taken looking up a straight channel of water stretching into the distance in which is reflected pale blue sky overhead and trees from one side. Perfectly mown grass either side of the water. Autumnal trees in the mid-ground and a glimpse of a stone folly nestled within them on the right. Hedge at the bottom of the image and a beautiful dark silhouette of a tree stretching into the scene in the foreground next to which I was standing. An autumnal scene of tranquility. Wasn't so tranquil soon after once I struck up conversation with a lovely older gentleman with a walking frame and we chuckled our way round, chatting about being happy snappers with our phone cameras and whether we should race each other. Chat to the elderly people folks - it brightens their day and yours 😊

Water Road and The Race
for #Scape #Landscape and #SensoryArt theme of #Water

#EastCoastKin #photography #StudleyRoyal #Yorkshire #UNESCO #WorldHeritageSite #landscape #reflections #ponds #autumn #trees
(iPhone camera)

Now it's the turn of the little red breasted bird to show off for today's #HolidayRobin, which for today comes from Cowpen Bewley Country Park.

#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography @rspb.bsky.social #birdphotography #ukbirding #wildlifephotography #BirdLife

One of the many Redwings that kept coming back for the berries at RSPB Old Moor today.

#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography @rspb.bsky.social #birdphotography #ukbirding #wikdlifephotography #BirdLife #PhotographyIsArt #wildlife

Thanks Neil. Yes it pays to be selective where barbed wire is concerned. Perhaps once bitten twice shy. 😁🤷‍♂️

😂😂😂 Nope, I’m nearly 100% sure it was real though it didn’t look it tbh. 😁

Colorful plants in front of a tree.

"Love was a feeling completely bound up with color, like thousands of rainbows superimposed one on top of the other."
-Paulo Coelho
🧡👋🧡

a tree on the left is near a road with grasses on both sides of the road. there are mountains in the background with the moon in the right corner.

"I believe the world is incomprehensibly beautiful - an endless prospect of magic and wonder."

-Ansel Adams

a photo of the klamath wildlife refuge in california. grasses are on each side of the water with a tree on the left. there are mountains in the background.

“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.”
― Gary Snyder

Brilliant!! I got a pic of a very large Kingfisher Rob. 😂😂

Oh I love them all but that third one is superb Diane. 👌👌😍

Pigeon in a puddle in bright sunshine causing a silhouette

Pensive black bird

Gulls on the dock in the sunshine

@alan678.bsky.social Saturday #BirdOfTheDay themes are #birdonawire or #silhouette
#EastCoastKin
#photographersunited
#photography
#birds
#gulls
#pigeons
#silhouette

Absolutely excellent Dave. Honestly you are theme perfect every time. 👌👌

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BirdOnAWire. A female Belted Kingfisher fishing from a power line some distance away from the creek. Their eyesight must be incredible.

#EastCoastKin #photography #birds #birdphotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography

Gulls are well loved mate.

No probs mate. Did you have a good time?

a bright-eyed, orange-breasted robin managing to cope with the hanging bird feeders full of sun-flower hearts and a seed-mix. The background a pretty soft green

#Holidayrobin #robins #birds 🪶 #birdphotography #photography #photo
#Festivedailyrobin #EastCoastKin

A robin enjoying the feeders in the garden today

Thank you Jen. 😊🙏

Thank you Jen. Yes, I’ve stepped back from social media to do just that. Tbh it’s the reason I also didn’t bring my cameras or I know I’d be chasing birds instead of the memories which are much more important. Please have a wonderful weekend too. 👋😊

the shallow, peaceful shorelines of eagle lake in early morning as the sun prepares its ascent over cadillac mountain (off screen to the left)

'Morning Vibrations' (2021) -- Wavelets Ripple Against a Shore of Reeds & Grasses as the Sun Prepares to Rise Behind Cadillac Mountain, Eagle Lake, Acadia National Park, ME

It's Friday, Let's #Scape ✨ #ForestFriday ✨

#Photography #Landscape
#Monochrome #ClassicMono
#EastCoastKin #JayceeCrawford