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James Randall

@randalljamesp.bsky.social

writer, editor - wild & visual stories mostly, for adults & children, incl. illustrated folktales & non-fiction (26/27) - Hachette: https://shorturl.at/xJBrT, HarperCollins. PhD, Goldsmiths (literature, 2018).

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Bird Perched on a Plum Tree (2021)
Art Print: www.inprnt.com/gallery/ryot...

05.03.2026 06:11 β€” πŸ‘ 205    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Early stroll. The made-to-measure sky. A possibility of loitering mist. Historic sites of former puddles. The bus passes slowly, like time sometimes does. A security light blink, blinks again, then stays awake.

05.03.2026 06:17 β€” πŸ‘ 98    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Street art, Crete 2024 #TagTuesday #StreetArt #Photography #Greece #Crete πŸ“·

04.03.2026 07:05 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Open-Air Bath in the Snow (2021)
Art Print: www.inprnt.com/gallery/ryot...

04.03.2026 06:08 β€” πŸ‘ 388    πŸ” 41    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Spring Night and Willow.

#Art

Β© Nickolai Astrup

04.03.2026 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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chorus of crocus

04.03.2026 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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gesticulations of saffron

04.03.2026 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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The TajΓ­n clay statues of the Totonac civilization depict various figures, incl. gods, animals, and ceremonial objects, showing the spiritual and daily life of the Totonac people. These statues serve as a testament to the artistry and rich traditions of Totonac civilization in Veracruz, 800-1200CE.

04.03.2026 12:58 β€” πŸ‘ 66    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Geology specimen photo

Geology specimen photo

How Amazing labradorite with moonlight-like sheen.

πŸ“· Adela_jewellery_hk

#minerals #geology

04.03.2026 11:17 β€” πŸ‘ 745    πŸ” 100    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 5
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Victorian fly ring, 1900s
Gold, Ruby

#ring #gold #fly #jewelry

04.03.2026 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 68    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Naum Gabo, influential sculptor, theorist, and key figure in Russia's post-Revolution avant-garde.

Construction in Space with Crystalline Centre (1938–1940)
#Constructivism #ModernArt

04.03.2026 00:35 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Geology specimen photo

Geology specimen photo

It's rare to see such gem quality tanzanite (zoisite) on graphite matrix, especially with turquoise blue apatite, and diopside From Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania. 38x21x14mm

πŸ“· Fine mineral photography

#minerals #geology

03.03.2026 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 481    πŸ” 53    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 3
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the colour blue. #ocean #shore #vancouverisland

03.03.2026 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jewels.

03.03.2026 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
branch of soft blush pink and white blooms

branch of soft blush pink and white blooms

02.03.2026 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 170    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
A small flower with white petals and a yellow pistil, in close-up against a grey background. Β©Aw

A small flower with white petals and a yellow pistil, in close-up against a grey background. Β©Aw

Flower!
花!
Blume!

02.03.2026 23:33 β€” πŸ‘ 90    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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3rd March 2026 18.08

03.03.2026 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 145    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Sedimentary rock is worn away, leaving columns of sandstone known as hoodoos

Sedimentary rock is worn away, leaving columns of sandstone known as hoodoos

#Twosday #RockinTuesday
How Hoodoos are formed, Bryce Canyon N.P., #Utah
#photography

03.03.2026 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 100    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
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The last piece of the puzzle: Withington Roman Villa mosaics, Corinium Museum | The Past For the first time in more than 200 years, colourful fragments of the β€˜Orpheus’ mosaic excavated at Withington Roman Villa in 1812 have been reunited in a n ...

The last piece of the puzzle: Withington Roman Villa mosaics, Corinium Museum – The Past
the-past.com/shorts/the-p...

02.03.2026 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Irina Vasilyeva (Russian, b.1931)
"Egyptian Cat,"
Stained glass

#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
#caturday #catlover

03.03.2026 04:20 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Acrylic painting of a Many Spotted Tiger Moth sitting on a Crassula Buddha's Temple succulent. Behind the succulent is a black and white fish scale pattern. In place of the moth's antennae are green vines holding a large human eye.

Acrylic painting of a Many Spotted Tiger Moth sitting on a Crassula Buddha's Temple succulent. Behind the succulent is a black and white fish scale pattern. In place of the moth's antennae are green vines holding a large human eye.

A tiny painting from 2021, featuring a Many Spotted Tiger Moth on a Crassula Buddha's Temple succulent. Was also the cover of @doorisajarmag.bsky.social last Fall.

Interrelation
Acrylic on canvas
4" x 4"

#art #painting #surrealism #moths #insects #nature #contemporaryart

03.03.2026 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 726    πŸ” 88    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 1
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#Art #JohannFriedrichVonWaldeck The pyramid of Xochicalco 1829

03.03.2026 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Maya figure of a lord, 550-950 CE, from the Jaina region in Campeche, known for its rich artistic output, particularly the creation of finely crafted figurines that depict royalty, deities, and individuals in ceremonial contexts. An excellent representation of the Maya artistic styles.

03.03.2026 08:51 β€” πŸ‘ 125    πŸ” 34    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3
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Blossom at Waimea, Hawaii #MacroMonday #Photography #Flora #Flowers #Hawaii #ColorADay #PinkMonday πŸ“·

03.03.2026 07:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1989    πŸ” 180    πŸ’¬ 36    πŸ“Œ 4
Full moon setting behind the trees against a frosty field.

Full moon setting behind the trees against a frosty field.

Frosty morning full moon setting behind the tree line in West Field... Galway, Ireland #NightSky #Sunrise #Ireland #Scape #Moon #Landscape #Sky #Clouds #CloudScape #SkyScape #Photography

03.03.2026 07:11 β€” πŸ‘ 176    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 2
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NaΜ±mxΜ±iyalagiΜ±yu, a halibut-like sea monster from the Undersea World, carved by an anonymous Kwakwaka'wakw artist from British Columbia, Canada. On display at the Indigeous Arts section, Denver Art Museum, Denver, Colorado.

#photography #art #NativeAmerican

03.03.2026 04:24 β€” πŸ‘ 108    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
Sunrise with Sea Monsters, by J. M. W. Turner

Sunrise with Sea Monsters, by J. M. W. Turner

Sunrise with Sea Monsters, by J. M. W. Turner

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"Star Catcher" by Remedios Varo features a mystical figure clad in an ethereal, flowing gown, holding a net and a small cage, symbolizing a magical pursuit. The artwork reflects Varo's surrealist style, blending fantasy and introspection on a checkered floor that suggests a dimension between reality and dreams.

"Star Catcher" by Remedios Varo features a mystical figure clad in an ethereal, flowing gown, holding a net and a small cage, symbolizing a magical pursuit. The artwork reflects Varo's surrealist style, blending fantasy and introspection on a checkered floor that suggests a dimension between reality and dreams.

Star Catcher
https://botfrens.com/collections/69/contents/20016

01.03.2026 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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1 night from full, the lenten moon

02.03.2026 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0