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@deandarling.bsky.social

Surfer & Photographer I shoot ocean content, surfing & anything I find cool. All photos are mine (unless reposted). Thanks for stopping by.

176 Followers  |  151 Following  |  23 Posts  |  Joined: 11.01.2025  |  1.8409

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Real life photography coupled with artistic filters to create something beautiful. #photography #fineart

12.12.2025 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œThe sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”– Jacques Cousteau. Not my photo but a photo of me doing what I love. Photo cred: my good friend Pedro Costa #surfing #ocean #landscape

27.02.2025 06:45 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s more than just a sport or hobby. It’s literally a way of life, a way to commune with nature, to shut out the rest of the world if even for just a few moments. It’s moving meditation.

05.02.2025 09:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A black and white photograph of a wave and a lighthouse. The wave seems to dwarf the lighthouse. Lots of spray.

A black and white photograph of a wave and a lighthouse. The wave seems to dwarf the lighthouse. Lots of spray.

β€˜Rivals’.
It was lovely, a couple of years ago, to have this photo included in Phaidon Press’s anthology, β€˜Ocean’ opposite a painting by Aivazovsky. πŸ“·

30.01.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 967    πŸ” 90    πŸ’¬ 43    πŸ“Œ 10
Surfer catching air on a wave in Portugal

Surfer catching air on a wave in Portugal

β€œA raging sea can either drown you or carry you to new shoresβ€”it all depends on how you ride the waves.” β€” Unknown #portugal #surfing #surfphotography

30.01.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Surfer wiping out on a wave

Surfer wiping out on a wave

β€œWaves are not measured in feet and inches, they are measured in increments of fear.” – Buzzy Trent #surfing #surfphotography #photography #portugal

29.01.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Graffiti of an eyeball

Graffiti of an eyeball

Perplexity AI’s bid for TikTok and agreeing to give the US gov a 50% stake is giving me these vibes. #streetphotography #photography #streetart #graffiti

27.01.2025 11:34 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Surfer riding a big wave in Portugal

Surfer riding a big wave in Portugal

'We're all equal before a wave. ' - Laird Hamilton
In awe of the awesome power of the sea. #surfing #photography #portugal #landscapepgotography

26.01.2025 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful

26.01.2025 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great shot!

23.01.2025 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Big winter waves + my camera = a really good time. Winter in Portugal 2024/25 #surf #surfing #photography #portugal

23.01.2025 12:46 β€” πŸ‘ 74    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

@mariannedgarbudde.bsky.social thank you for speaking truth to power πŸ™πŸ»

22.01.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Same

22.01.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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They really are.

22.01.2025 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 37981    πŸ” 5840    πŸ’¬ 487    πŸ“Œ 130
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"My life is like a stroll upon the beach, as near the ocean's edge as I can go." -Henry David Thoreau #beach #landscape #photography

21.01.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image title - One Headlight.
Milky-way over snow capped mountain night scene, interrupted by car driving out of the fog laden valley below.

Image title - One Headlight. Milky-way over snow capped mountain night scene, interrupted by car driving out of the fog laden valley below.

One Headlight.

Shooting the Milky Way and having composed this image, a vehicle emerged from the fog-laden valley below. Initially annoyed, I was to delete this file. But this image has become my favourite from that night's shoot.

Take-away, don't delete files in camera.
#photography #milkyway

21.01.2025 08:11 β€” πŸ‘ 12932    πŸ” 942    πŸ’¬ 284    πŸ“Œ 46
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Sometimes in the waves of change we find our true direction. –Unknown #surf #ocean #surfart #photography #surfphotography

21.01.2025 08:38 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@papito.bsky.social hope you get to feeling better soon!

20.01.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful

20.01.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful

20.01.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A walk to my happy place. Solitude found along the shore. #landscape #oceanphotography #photography

20.01.2025 11:09 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A Great Blue Heron perched still at the edge of a calm lake, creating a perfect mirror-like reflection in the water below. The bird’s intricate plumage, including its long gray feathers and white accents, is beautifully highlighted against a bright white sky. The stillness of the water enhances the symmetry, making the reflection appear almost identical to the bird above.

A Great Blue Heron perched still at the edge of a calm lake, creating a perfect mirror-like reflection in the water below. The bird’s intricate plumage, including its long gray feathers and white accents, is beautifully highlighted against a bright white sky. The stillness of the water enhances the symmetry, making the reflection appear almost identical to the bird above.

In a brief break between snowstorms, I ventured out to check how frozen the lake was. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw this stunning heron land gracefully on the water’s edge. I waited for the ripples to settle, and it rewarded me with this perfect shot.

#birds #heron #canon #photography #birding

19.01.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 8519    πŸ” 438    πŸ’¬ 232    πŸ“Œ 29
Cliffs and rocks along the coast, Oceanside OR

Cliffs and rocks along the coast, Oceanside OR

Got to visit one of my happy places today. Oceanside, OR.

20.01.2025 04:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2290    πŸ” 93    πŸ’¬ 69    πŸ“Œ 7
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Ok I’ll jump on the trend. Long exposure during the golden hour. Praia do Pescadores, Ericiera Portugal #icm #blur #blueskyartshow #longexposure #wave

19.01.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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I thought I would join in. #blur #BlueSkyArtShow #seafog #ICM

18.01.2025 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 55    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful

19.01.2025 16:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sigh. We tried to warn them.

18.01.2025 23:37 β€” πŸ‘ 59878    πŸ” 8052    πŸ’¬ 5410    πŸ“Œ 1257

Love the ICM shots! Well done

19.01.2025 08:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A little snap from the other day #photography #surf

19.01.2025 07:27 β€” πŸ‘ 133    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed when I saw this message this morning it felt immediately like if/when it returns it may be something completely different like a a fascist propaganda machine … a sad day for free speech.

19.01.2025 06:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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