Row Rea

Divya Rea poses in front of her poster.

I stopped by MIT student Divya Rea’s poster about the termination of heatwaves and was absolutely amazed by how thorough and understandable her presentation was!

@ametsoc.org #ams2026

𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞
Week 39 of 52Frames | Soundtrack

Inspired by Paul Simon's "American Tune." The gates at Broadview ICE facility opened when a van from Dodge County arrived. Chains banging against the van's walls and cries for help were audible. #52frames_soundtrack #broadviewice

Cllose-up of a person wearing a black gas mask with two filters and round steampunk-style goggles pushed up on their head. They have dark eyes and curly hair. A blade is partially visible in the foreground. The background is out of focus with white circular bokeh lights.

𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐀 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐲
Week 28 of 52Frames | In the Style of...
#52frames #52frames_inthestyleof

𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐬
Week 26 | Fluid
Fun with flowers, water and paint. First photo is this week's submission.
#52frames #52framesphotographers #52frames_fluid

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
Week 25 of 52Frames | Daily Ritual
extra credit: self-portrait

Submitted just under the wire! #52frames_dailyritual #52frames

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧, 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧
Week 24 of 52Frames | Street Details
Antique floor tiles
𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞
Week 23 of 52Frames | Use The Wrong Lens
Shot with my iPhone

#52frames_streetdetails #52frames_usethewronglens

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧
Week 22 of 52Frames | Through The Looking Glass

Don't try this at home, kids. @52Frames_throughthelookingglass

Beautiful!

A single matchstick burns brightly against a dark background, emitting a vivid flame and curling tendrils of smoke. The flame bends to the right. The smoke forms soft, swirling patterns above the flame. The overall scene captures the fleeting intensity of combustion.

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬
Week 21 of 52Frames | High ISO
Not thrilled with the hot flame, but what a smoke curl!

#52frames #52frames_highiso

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐮𝐱𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐭-𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞
Week 19 of 52Frames | Luxury

It doesn't matter the theme - This is the photo. By the end of the week, this kid will be done with undergrad and onto law school. #illini #Illinois2025 #52frames_luxury #KtoJD

This photograph captures a close-up view of delicate dandelion seeds set against a smooth, gradient blue background. The feathery white structures are sharply in focus on the right side of the image, while the left side remains empty, creating a minimalist and airy composition.

𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧' 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝
Week 18 of 52Frames | Negative Space

A little macro shot of dandelion seeds. #52frames_negativespace #52framesphotographers

This photo shows a close-up view of a bird’s nest containing five speckled eggs. The eggs are pale blue-green with small dark brown spots scattered across their surfaces. They are nestled securely within a carefully woven nest made of dry grasses and twigs. The image is brightly lit, suggesting it was taken outdoors in natural sunlight. The focus is sharp on the eggs and interior of the nest, while the surrounding edges are blurred, drawing attention to the center. This type of egg coloration is commonly associated with American robins.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐌𝐞
Week 17 of 52Frames | Cramped
For TheRea5
#52frames_cramped #52frames

This image features a close-up of a pink tulip flower, captured in soft focus against a white background. The flower appears partially wilted, with one petal detached and resting beside it. The delicate petals exhibit a gradient from pale pink at the tips to a lighter, almost white hue near the center. The stamens and pistil are clearly visible, showcasing yellow pollen-covered anthers. The stem extends faintly into the background, becoming increasingly blurred due to the shallow depth of field. The overall composition emphasizes the fragility and transient beauty of the flower. The lighting is soft and diffuse, eliminating harsh shadows and contributing to a gentle, ethereal atmosphere. The photograph draws attention to the fine details and textures of the tulip, highlighting its natural form in a clean, minimalist setting.

This image shows a close-up of a soft pink tulip in bloom, lying on a white surface. The petals are gently opened, revealing yellow pollen-covered anthers and a pale central pistil. The overall composition is bright and delicate, emphasizing the flower’s subtle textures and graceful form.

𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 & 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥
Week 16 of 52Frames | Under/Over Exposed
First is this week's submission.
#52frames #52framesphotographers #52frames_underoverexposed

This image shows a bee on a cluster of light pink flowers. The bee is in sharp focus, positioned near the center-right of the photo, with its wings extended and body clearly visible. The flowers have soft petals, some of which show signs of browning along the edges. The background is blurred, creating depth and drawing attention to the bee and the surrounding blossoms. The lighting is natural and highlights the textures of the petals and the bee’s features. The overall color palette is soft, with shades of pink, white, and beige.

𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐳𝐳
Week 15 of 52Frames | Details
I visited the arboretum at University of Illinois this week. The cherry blossoms were a little past peak, but the bees didn't seem to mind at all. #52frames #52framesphotographers #52frames_details #illini #japanhouseuofi

(Via ChatGPT) This image captures a dynamic scene of numerous U.S. one-cent coins, commonly known as pennies, scattered in a loose pile. One penny is seen mid-air, appearing to fall or be tossed, adding a sense of motion to the otherwise still composition. The coins display various shades of copper and wear, indicating different levels of circulation and age. Some coins are stacked, while others lie flat or at angles, creating a textured and layered visual effect. The background is softly lit with a white and light blue gradient, offering a clean, neutral contrast to the metallic tones in the foreground. Architectural and portrait designs on the coins, including the Lincoln Memorial and Abraham Lincoln's profile, are visible, emphasizing their origin and denomination. The overall atmosphere is bright and reflective.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐲
Week 14 of 52Frames | Levitation

Infer what you will #52frames #52frames_levitation #52framesphotographers #nomorekings

Multi-exposure photo of definitions from a dictionary. Angry is in the upper right corner. Defiant is middle left. Rebellious is center and darker than the rest. The photo conveys my current reaction to the Trump presidency.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞
Week 13 of 52Frames | Mood
My reaction to the overwhelming chaos coming from The White House. #52framesphotographers #52frames_mood

This close-up photograph features a golden-brown blueberry muffin in a red and white liner, surrounded by fresh blueberries. The muffin’s juicy berries contrast beautifully against the dark background. Blurred muffins in the background add depth, highlighting the texture and moistness of the muffin, creating a warm scene.

𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬
Week 12 of 52Frames | Shallow Depth of Field

Shopping at Costco means lots and lots of produce to get through each week. Muffins for the win! #boycottamazon #52framesphotographers #52frames_shallowdepthoffield

This image features a family of eggs with googly eyes and tiny wire glasses. The group consists of different types of eggs: two larger ones in the back, one brown and one white, both wearing glasses, representing parents. In front of them are two smaller speckled quail eggs, also with googly eyes, resembling children. A tiny egg is stacked on top is the smallest of the family.

𝐀𝐧 𝐄𝐠𝐠-𝐂𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲
Week 11 of 52Frames | Egg
Family portrait time!
#52frames #52framesphotographers #52frames_egg

Black and white image. Two-thirds of the image is gray negative space. The last third is a white electrical wall outlet with two plugs. The plugs seem to have a shocked expression.

𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐀 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
Week 10 of 52Frames | Black and White

Everyone is appalled these days. #52frames #52frames_blackandwhite #52framesphotographers

THANK YOU!

A tube of almost empty toothpaste with the last bit of paste dripping from the end. A pale green toothbrush is next to the tube.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐳𝐞
Week 9 of 52Frames | Unfinished
#52frames #52framesphotographers #52frames_unfinished

Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.

Be strong, be brave, be fearless. You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.

We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.

You and the community are strong and relentless.

Risk board game in play and showing the black pieces advancing towards world domination.

𝐈𝐘𝐊𝐘𝐊 aka 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧!
Week 8 of 52Frames | Triangular Composition

This week’s photo is in honor of my son's 22nd birthday. All signs point to 2025 as the year he takes on the world. Go get ‘em, kid! We need you out there. #52frames #52framesphotographers #52frames_triangularcomposition

No way. I'm going to have to add those to my gear.

Love the different color editing.

I love the 2nd :)

Light painting photo of a rainbow arc against a black background

𝐍𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
Week 7 of 52Frames | Motion Blur

A quick and simple light painting to check off Week #7.

#52frames #52framesphotographers #52frames_motionblur

𝐖𝐡𝐨'𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧
Week 6 of 52Frames | Puddle

What an awful and overwhelming week for America. #52frames #52framesphotographers #52frames_puddle

Elon Musk is a terrible president!