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Thank you kindly, Jason 🙏🤗

The picture shows an impressive gorge landscape, which is the Arribes del Duero Natural Park. This region is located on the border between Spain and Portugal. The Duero flows through the valley, which has cut deep into the granite rock over millions of years, forming steep gorges known as "Arribes". The slopes are covered with Mediterranean vegetation, including juniper, oak and, in the lower areas, often olive and almond trees. In the background, a bridge can be seen spanning the deep gorges, as well as fortifications and retaining walls on the slopes. The area is known as a special protection area for birds, especially griffon vultures, golden eagles and black storks.

✨️ The gaze of a golden eagle.
How marvellous this feeling of absolute freedom must be ✨️

Happy #Scape Friday 🫶
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📷 Arribes del Duero #Nationalpark

#photography #landscape #ColorADay #GreenSat #BlueSkyArtShow #flowing #nature #outdoors #Spain #ImageAndVerse #EastCoastKin

Thanks much, Jason!
Your photo is really cool 😎 👌

#Kraków🐉
#photography
#blackandwhite
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Great shot of a beautiful bird, Vicki!
Happy weekend to you and yours 🤗

Occasionally Ruddy Turnstones are seen on the south shores of Lake Superior during their migration to or from their Arctic breeding grounds. This photo from 2023 is the one I chose for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme #SteppingOut.

Great shot, Will 👌

Happy Scape Friday, Jason 😊✌️

Our photograph looks down over a quiet railway station from the vantage point of a bridge. The viewer is positioned directly above the tracks, looking straight along them as they stretch into the distance. Two parallel railway tracks run from the bottom center of the image toward the horizon, creating strong lines that guide the eye forward. On either side of the tracks are narrow platforms edged with bright yellow safety lines. The platforms appear empty and calm, with a few small details such as benches and railings visible along their edges. A decorative metal footbridge crosses the tracks about halfway down the scene. Its lattice-style sides form a delicate pattern, casting faint shadows onto the platforms below. Beyond this bridge, another overpass or structure sits further in the distance, adding depth to the scene. To the right side of the station stands a row of traditional houses with white walls and dark roofs. Several tall chimneys rise from the rooftops, their shapes silhouetted slightly against the sky. A stone wall runs along the platform beneath these houses, giving the station an old, sturdy character. On the left side are lower buildings and station structures with slanted roofs that catch a faint glimmer of light. Fencing lines the platform edges, separating the station from the surrounding area. Dominating the upper part of the image is a brilliant sun set high in a deep blue sky. The sunlight radiates outward in long, sharp beams, creating a dramatic starburst effect. The brightness of the sun contrasts strongly with the darker foreground, making the tracks and station appear partially in shadow. In the far distance beyond the station, the landscape opens into fields and a line of bare trees along the horizon, suggesting a rural or small-town setting. The overall mood is peaceful and still. An empty station resting beneath a powerful winter sun. Finally, our picture is finished with a white border frame.

Evening #BlueSky 🫖 and welcome to a quiet country railway station in the heart of Ireland. Have a connected rest of the day friends 😌 #Scape
#EastCoastKin #Photography #Ireland
#PhotographyOfBlueSky #SkyScape
#PhotographersOfBlueSky #SunBurst
#LeadingLines #Shadows #Railway
#CountryLife #Village

Wonderful capture and words, Jason 👌
Happy weekend to you and your family 😊✌️

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Thank you, Shantha 🙏 you too 😊🫶

You're welcome, Michael 😊

one of the finer pleasures for me in life is lying on my back in a #forest & gazing straight up at old giants, with wind in the trees & the sound of flowing water nearby. those moments when nothing else matters but the view.

#ForestFriday

I've never done bungee jumping 🫣🫣😂 But I could have stood on that bridge for hours and marvelled at the view 😍

Thank you very much, JBC 🙏

Woah, Nicole 😍😍👌👌

Photo of a Red-Winged Blackbird sitting on a very thin branch of a shrub. The branch is almost vertical and only ever so slightly bend to the right, beginning in the upper half. The bird looks directly at the camera and strikes a commanding pose. I’m sure, he was trying to impress the ladies.

Think, he saw me? 🤭

Red-Winged Blackbird
Bombay Hook NWR, 28 February 2026

#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #photography #birdphotography #birds

This photo shows a Snowy Egret walking in shallow water. Some of its feathers are ruffled from shaking them earlier. The birds is walking and one foot is hovering over the water

This photo shows a Glossy Ibis walking in the muddy banks of a shallow pool of water. One foot is slightly elevated showing the motion of walking

This photo shows a Snowy Egret walking in shallow water. The bird is fully illuminated by the afternoon sun. The bird is walking and one foot is hovering just above the water surface

Photo of a Great Blue Heron walking atop an old fallen tree log which sits at the edge of a water way in the refuge. One foot is hovering over the log in the motion of walking

Hello Bluesky

@alan678.bsky.social says today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #SteppingOut birds captured mid step.

1&3 - Snowy Egret
2 - Glossy Ibis
4 - Great Blue Heron

#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #photography #birdphotography #birds

Gorgeous ✨️

Beautiful capture, Marg 😍
Happy weekend to you 🥰🤍🕊

The ash like hues from the frost dust the trees and auburn grasses around the river way. There is hope for brightening in the cloud filled sky as the day awakens. All is very calm and still.

I think nature journaled out its peaceful intent for the weekend 📷🕊️ …

Black-and-white photo of a calm sea with a lighthouse standing at the end of a long breakwater. Small boats float near the harbor while dramatic clouds stretch across the sky above the horizon

#ColorADay #BWFriday #Scape #EastCoastKin #Ireland #NorthernIreland

The calm before the storm

Our sepia-toned photograph captures the imposing facade of the White castle under a clear, dark sky, with two figures walking on the pavement. The picture is dominated by a large, ancient stone building which is the White castle. The stonework is rough and textured, suggesting age and resilience. The architecture features battlements along the top, indicative of its historical defensive purpose. There are several small, narrow windows scattered across the facade, and one larger arched entryway in the center, suggesting the main entrance. Some areas of the wall are partially covered by ivy, adding to the sense of age and integration with nature. The building has a strong vertical presence, extending high into the frame. On the pavement in front of the building, two people are visible. One is a man walking away from the camera, dressed in dark clothing and lighter shoes. He casts a distinct shadow. Closer to the arched entrance is a second figure, a woman, wearing a dark top, a skirt or dress with a floral pattern, and a backpack. She appears to be wearing a floral on her heads scarf. She is facing the building's entrance. Both figures are small in comparison to the immensity of the stone structure, emphasizing its scale. In the foreground, a street with white road markings forms a striking geometric pattern, with diagonal lines created by traffic lanes and crosswalks. The road is wet, reflecting the light and adding a subtle sheen. A black wrought-iron fence with pointed finials runs along the edge of the building's property, separating it from the sidewalk. The lighting suggests a bright day, with strong contrasts between light and shadow, particularly on the building's facade and the street. The overall atmosphere is one of historical gravitas and quiet contemplation, with the presence of the human figures adding a touch of everyday life. Finally, our picture is finished with a white border frame.

Afternoon #BlueSky 🫖 & welcome to a blend of mediaeval & modern in my Irish village. Have a glorious rest of your day friends ☺️ #EastCoastKin #HumansOfBlueSky #UrbanGaze
#Photography #Ireland #WhiteCastle
#PhotographyOfBlueSky #Sepia
#PhotographersOfBlueSky #Ancient
#History #Village #Castle

Gorgeous ✨️

#Scape #FlowerScape #BalconyScape Crocuses on the balcony. Have a brilliant Friday!!
🌿💜🤍💜🤍💜🌿 #FlowersOnFriday #FloralFriday #flowers #Gardening #Ancoats #sunshine #springtime #EastCoastKin #purple #FlowerReport #DailyFlowers #Manchester #MyBalcony

Fantastic shot 👌

A Cooper’s Hawk, wings open and exposing brown-spotted white legs with yellow feet, walks along a branch as he tries to flatter a female hawk nearby (out of sight).

A young Cooper Hawk #steppingout on a branch — #birdoftheday #ForestFriday #Scape #eastcoastkin

Beautiful capture, Helen 😍
Happy weekend to you 🤗🕊

A photograph of a Willow branch, showing several soft, silvery-grey furry catkins along a bare woody stem. One catkin in the centre has burst open releasing its golden pollen where two flies are seen feeding. The background is bright in a buff colour. Taken on 5 March 26 UK

The Willow trees now providing much needed early food for all the emerging pollinators - lovely to see them again!

Happy #FlyDay everyone. Wishing you all the best weekend possible 📷🕊️

#Photography #Invert #Pollinators #Scape #UKWildlife #EastCoastKin