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Steel Veils

@steelveils.bsky.social

On nights and weekends, I'm a photographer, gamer, junior world traveler, apprentice hiker. By day I'm an old IT guy that makes jokes about fax machines and corded telephones.

127 Followers  |  62 Following  |  111 Posts  |  Joined: 30.11.2024  |  2.065

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Black and white image of a large open field with a figure surrounded in motion blur.

Black and white image of a large open field with a figure surrounded in motion blur.

Through the window of reality.

Model: @macabrebarbiee.bsky.social
#spookygirl #creepy

28.10.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Black and white image of a figure draped in cloth moving across a dusty field with trees in the distance, and good cloud detail in the sky.

Black and white image of a figure draped in cloth moving across a dusty field with trees in the distance, and good cloud detail in the sky.

Black and white image of a figure draped in cloth moving across a dusty field with trees in the distance, and good cloud detail in the sky.

Black and white image of a figure draped in cloth moving across a dusty field with trees in the distance, and good cloud detail in the sky.

Black and white image of a figure draped in cloth moving across a dusty field with trees in the distance, and good cloud detail in the sky.

Black and white image of a figure draped in cloth moving across a dusty field with trees in the distance, and good cloud detail in the sky.

These images were from a couple weeks ago, on a whimsical Sunday afternoon when @macabrebarbiee.bsky.social and I went exploring a vague idea with no direction. She, as usual, slayed out. My interpretations vary as the series undulated in my brain. More to come.
#bwphoto #spookygirl #halloween

27.10.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A 60 second summary of some of the biggest and best sights from #NoKings Day.

Congratulations to every single organizer, volunteer and attendeeπŸ‘

History.

19.10.2025 12:16 β€” πŸ‘ 12067    πŸ” 4263    πŸ’¬ 344    πŸ“Œ 309
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Some more spoopy for Tuesday, because why not. (Featuring Jessalyn)

#spookyseason #lakegirl #creepygirl #creepylake #altmodel

21.10.2025 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Blonde girl with white dress, dirty, wearing a hockey mask, crawling out of a lake.

Blonde girl with white dress, dirty, wearing a hockey mask, crawling out of a lake.

Blonde girl with white dress, dirty, wearing a hockey mask, walking out of a lake, carrying an axe.

Blonde girl with white dress, dirty, wearing a hockey mask, walking out of a lake, carrying an axe.

Female figure covered with wet white fabric in a contorted pose extended out of water.

Female figure covered with wet white fabric in a contorted pose extended out of water.

Black and white image of a woman wearing a white wet fabric standing in a lake, arms out, fabric dripping and draped down, face is screaming towards the sky.

Black and white image of a woman wearing a white wet fabric standing in a lake, arms out, fabric dripping and draped down, face is screaming towards the sky.

Back when it was Friday the 13th, I released a series of images on the evil platforms. But since it's now prime spoopy season, sharing with everyone here. More to come!

#spookyseason #creepylake #horrorgirls

20.10.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Because of the previously mentioned Shutterfest event earlier this year, I was forced back to FB and fell down that quicksand hole. I will have much to share here shortly, as soon as I finish gathering my things.

20.10.2025 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I haven't seen weapons yet, but I wasn't a real fan of barbarian. You are so correct about Bill though. Lol

20.10.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Model: @macabrebarbiee.bsky.social

08.06.2025 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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During #shutterfest back in April, I was invited to join a group theme shoot for the Seven Deadly Sins. Each model was given a sin and a color, shooters had lighting and editing freedom. What do you think? #envy #7deadlysins #stlphotographer #modelshoot

08.06.2025 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

YouTube creators, please find another phrase for "without further ado". Kthxbye

08.06.2025 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm too lazy to go create the meme, but all I can think of when I see all the hype for the S2:

Switch2 (2025): We have a gyro controller!

PS3 (2006): First time?

05.06.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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During #shutterfest back in April, I was invited to join a group theme shoot for the Seven Deadly Sins. Each model was given a sin and a color, shooters had lighting and editing freedom. What do you think? #gluttony #7deadlysins #stlphotographer #modelshoot

05.06.2025 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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During #shutterfest back in April, I was invited to join a group theme shoot for the Seven Deadly Sins. Each model was given a sin and a color, shooters had lighting freedom. What do you think? #greed #7deadlysins #stlphotographer #modelshoot

04.06.2025 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I received my @modelsociety.bsky.social book!!!! I've only had a few minutes to flip through so far, but I will be spending some weekend time really appreciating all the hard work that went into this. It's giving me some drive to do better so maybe I can land in the next edition. ;)

24.05.2025 08:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On my third drive by past the #PetrifiedDunes in #ArchesNationalPark I had to pull over and get a shot. It's just too interesting to not give it a go, especially when we had a couple of clouds over the La Salle mountains in the background.

19.04.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What a fun shot!

19.04.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

19.04.2025 00:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Balanced Rock in Arches National Park at sunset/blue hour, as the sunset was blocked clouds. Vivid blue sky and rich oranges and browns in the rock make for a nice contrast with a hint of the green shrubs in the foreground

Balanced Rock in Arches National Park at sunset/blue hour, as the sunset was blocked clouds. Vivid blue sky and rich oranges and browns in the rock make for a nice contrast with a hint of the green shrubs in the foreground

We were hoping for an epic sunset for our one-chance at this location, and the clouds were giving promise, but as the sun lowered, the clouds to the west rolled in on the horizon and blocked it all. Such is the life of #landscapephotography. Exposure blend/HDR. #archesnationalpark #balancedrock #nps

18.04.2025 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

And while I was prepared to do some astrophotography, we had also scheduled our trip during the week of the full moon, so... The night sky was stupid bright. :( as I mentioned above, I must return for a photo specific trip.

15.04.2025 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I quickly realized that 4 days for three parks was not gonna be enough because everywhere really only looks best at either or sunrise or sunset. No one has been there before and we just wanted to see everything. I will have to return specifically for a photography purpose someday.

15.04.2025 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I went to Utah and while we avoided the rain that soaked the midwest, we also avoided every single cloud in the sky. Lol (and any semblance of cell service). Anyway, here's my pano of the #GreenRiverOverlook in #Canyonlands #NationalPark

15.04.2025 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The fact I had to stare at this for literally 2 solid minutes (including rotating my phone) to figure what I was looking at ... I love this so much!! It's such a goal for me to look for ways to obfuscate the human form, and this is truly inspirational.

23.03.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This is inspiring. Also, I will do a more thorough job of looking up judges up for (re)election in the future.

19.03.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is a composite image. I got the shot of the Arch then got kicked out by the rangers unfortunately. So I went somewhere else to shoot the blood moon. Stitched it all together almost how I had it in my head.

#stlarch #downtownstl #lunareclipse #moon #nightsky #stlouis

17.03.2025 00:09 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

One of my absolute favorite things about bsky right now is that I'm discovering so many amazing fine art photographers. It really makes me want to hit a desert with a model. I'm actually going to Moab in a couple weeks, but no model unfortunately. Next time for sure. :)

15.03.2025 07:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A friend wanted to try some fun shooting positions and she did not disappoint. This is one of my favorites because it is almost surreal in its display, and it makes the viewer stop and really consider what they're seeing.

15.03.2025 06:47 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey @bsky.app, as I'm sure it's no surprise to you, users have lots of interests. What if we could save (bookmark, etc) the wonderful random posts we find to our own custom lists? Is that in the works, by chance?

09.03.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I got the most flattering compliment after my pool match this week. I played a new-to-the-league guy, who after losing to me significantly said "your prowess really threw me off, wasn't expecting that." To be fair, I did play pretty darn well that night, and I could tell he was off. #poolplayer

09.03.2025 05:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely love the 3rd frame, something really fun about the shapes and depth there. Well done everyone!

08.03.2025 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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