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Love my life and those who share it/nature photographer/logophile/grammar nut/chocolate-chip ice cream cognoscente/wanna-be chef/dog lover/3+ MBC https://go.bsky.app/GVSNVWf #EastCoastKin

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Rapids of the Youghiogheny River, Ohiopyle State Park. The river runs through a rock-lined basin bordered by lush green forest.

Rapids of the Youghiogheny River, Ohiopyle State Park. The river runs through a rock-lined basin bordered by lush green forest.

Rapids at Ohiopyle Falls, PA
#BlueSkyArtShow #Flowing #EastCoastKin #River #NaturePhotography

07.03.2026 17:57 πŸ‘ 147 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Clouds flowing across Colpoy's Bay, Ontario shortly before sunrise for the #BlueSkyArtShow theme #Flowing

#BrucePeninsula #BruceCounty #EastCoastKin #photography #longexposure #clouds #sunrise
#LongExposureProject #TenMinutesFromHome

07.03.2026 17:47 πŸ‘ 195 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1

Many thanks, Shantha. 😊

07.03.2026 04:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you kindly, John. 😊

07.03.2026 04:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A photo with an old moss covered fencepost in the foreground. 
Behind and out of focus is a tree lined field with a horse grazing on the grass

A photo with an old moss covered fencepost in the foreground. Behind and out of focus is a tree lined field with a horse grazing on the grass

#Scape
March 2024

06.03.2026 18:10 πŸ‘ 180 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
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4 #dragonflies for #InsectThursday

#bugs #insects

05.03.2026 20:47 πŸ‘ 132 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful shots, John. 🐝 I hope you're feeling better now. Take it easy on yourself. πŸ€—

06.03.2026 19:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Lake Helen & Mount Lassen. 
Lassen is considered to be the transition between the southern end of the Cascades & the northern end of the Sierras.

Lake Helen & Mount Lassen. Lassen is considered to be the transition between the southern end of the Cascades & the northern end of the Sierras.

#scape

#EastCoastKin

06.03.2026 16:42 πŸ‘ 131 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Haha! Me, too, Joy! πŸŒ±πŸŒΈβ˜€οΈ

05.03.2026 23:08 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks, I appreciate that. Creating sensible ALT text is the hard part.

05.03.2026 21:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Clusters of small yellow tulip-shaped flowers grace the thick purplish stems of a leatherleaf Mahonia. The flowers are some of the first blossoms to attract early pollinators in the weeks before the official start of spring. The plant has waxy leaves with thorny points that grow as large as 6-7 inches in the summer.

Clusters of small yellow tulip-shaped flowers grace the thick purplish stems of a leatherleaf Mahonia. The flowers are some of the first blossoms to attract early pollinators in the weeks before the official start of spring. The plant has waxy leaves with thorny points that grow as large as 6-7 inches in the summer.

β€œBlossom by blossom, the #spring begins." – Algernon Charles Swinburne πŸ’›πŸŒΏ
#EastCoastKin #ColorADay #YellowThu #Flowers #NaturePhotography #Wildflowers

05.03.2026 21:25 πŸ‘ 64 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
The opulent interior of the Biltmore dining room includes an ornate gold ceiling and a marble fireplace decorated with burgundy Christmas garland. Burgundy brocade-covered chairs encircle an oval table covered with a white linen tablecloth, china place settings, and candles, and candelabra sconces and paintings grace the walls. A green and red lighted Christmas tree at one end of the room reflects its light on the polished wood floor.

The opulent interior of the Biltmore dining room includes an ornate gold ceiling and a marble fireplace decorated with burgundy Christmas garland. Burgundy brocade-covered chairs encircle an oval table covered with a white linen tablecloth, china place settings, and candles, and candelabra sconces and paintings grace the walls. A green and red lighted Christmas tree at one end of the room reflects its light on the polished wood floor.

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekIforInteriors #BiltmoreHouse #EastCoastKin #Asheville #NorthCarolina

05.03.2026 03:18 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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05.03.2026 02:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm glad you enjoyed it. 😊

05.03.2026 02:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I thoroughly enjoyed it. 😊

05.03.2026 02:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

He certainly is!

05.03.2026 02:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Stunning capture, Loretta. The lighting is sublime and enhances those incredible reflections. ✨

05.03.2026 02:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A display of assorted drinking glasses arranged on glass shelves in front of a window. The collection includes crystal, clear, and brightly coloured glasses in shades of red, green, blue, and pink, each varying in shape and size. Through the window, a bright sky with scattered clouds and a green landscape are visible in the background, creating a striking contrast with the vibrant glassware.

A display of assorted drinking glasses arranged on glass shelves in front of a window. The collection includes crystal, clear, and brightly coloured glasses in shades of red, green, blue, and pink, each varying in shape and size. Through the window, a bright sky with scattered clouds and a green landscape are visible in the background, creating a striking contrast with the vibrant glassware.

A Touch of Glass

The bar area in one of our favourite hotel/restaurants in #Cornwall

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekIforInteriors
#WindowsOnWednesday
#ColorADay #RedWed
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin

04.03.2026 10:14 πŸ‘ 222 πŸ” 35 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 2
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#WordlessWednesday #ColorADay #RedWed

05.03.2026 02:32 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Forgot the hashtags - #BirdOfTheDay #ShoutItOut #Birds #EastCoastKin

05.03.2026 01:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mr. Cardinal was in a spring mood yesterday and I was perfectly happy to be the serenadee. 🎢❀️

05.03.2026 01:53 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Nice shot, Robyn. Bird photography is an art unto itself, but once you take a great photo, you'll strive for more. Enjoy your experimenting.

05.03.2026 01:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A Ruddy Turnstone stands on a dark coastal rock against a smooth blue sea backdrop, its bright orange legs planted firmly as it leans forward with its beak wide open, appearing to shout. Sunlight highlights the rich chestnut and mottled brown feathers on its back, while its white belly contrasts sharply below, giving the small wader a bold, indignant expression as if loudly protesting to the world.

A Ruddy Turnstone stands on a dark coastal rock against a smooth blue sea backdrop, its bright orange legs planted firmly as it leans forward with its beak wide open, appearing to shout. Sunlight highlights the rich chestnut and mottled brown feathers on its back, while its white belly contrasts sharply below, giving the small wader a bold, indignant expression as if loudly protesting to the world.

Early bird catches the worm. Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #ShoutItOut birds calling out. The alt theme is #NestBuilders birds with nest material. Good luck everyone. 😊 See you a bit later. 😴 This one is for folks in different time zones to get a chance first. 😊 #birds #photography #EastCoastKin

04.03.2026 00:06 πŸ‘ 345 πŸ” 57 πŸ’¬ 29 πŸ“Œ 21
A European stonechat perched on a bramble stem, surrounded by fresh green leaves with reddish edges. The small bird has a warm orange chest, mottled brown back, and a pale wing patch. Its beak is stuffed with a messy bundle of dry grass, moss, and fine rootsβ€”nest material so large it partly hides its faceβ€”suggesting it is busy building or lining a nest. The background is softly blurred green, making the bird and the tangle of nesting material stand out clearly.

A European stonechat perched on a bramble stem, surrounded by fresh green leaves with reddish edges. The small bird has a warm orange chest, mottled brown back, and a pale wing patch. Its beak is stuffed with a messy bundle of dry grass, moss, and fine rootsβ€”nest material so large it partly hides its faceβ€”suggesting it is busy building or lining a nest. The background is softly blurred green, making the bird and the tangle of nesting material stand out clearly.

Good morning. For the alt of today’s #BirdOfTheDay #NestBuilders I’m going with this Stonechat who was building a three room extension to the nest, all with sea views. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin

04.03.2026 06:49 πŸ‘ 545 πŸ” 88 πŸ’¬ 42 πŸ“Œ 5
Four young Barn Swallows sitting on a cattail. Their beaks are wide open.

Four young Barn Swallows sitting on a cattail. Their beaks are wide open.

I'm told today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #ShoutItOut so felt like a good time share this one. #birds

04.03.2026 15:48 πŸ‘ 668 πŸ” 123 πŸ’¬ 19 πŸ“Œ 7

Thank you, Rina. ❀️

04.03.2026 03:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A rustic barn sits nestled against the provided mountain backdrop.  Frost graces the foreground field as the mist hovers around waiting for the Sun to nudge it away.

A rustic barn sits nestled against the provided mountain backdrop. Frost graces the foreground field as the mist hovers around waiting for the Sun to nudge it away.

With all her stories of days gone by she is nestled in with a back door view of the mountains πŸ“·πŸ•ŠοΈ …

02.03.2026 16:27 πŸ‘ 436 πŸ” 89 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks, Marina! He posed perfectly. 😊

03.03.2026 03:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you 😊

03.03.2026 03:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A male house finch with his deep red head and chest contrasting his brown and white wings and tail is seen in profile as the sun spotlights him at the top of a feeder pole. The background is filled with a blur of dark shadows, green leaves, and pinkish leaves of a Japanese maple tree (across the top border).

A male house finch with his deep red head and chest contrasting his brown and white wings and tail is seen in profile as the sun spotlights him at the top of a feeder pole. The background is filled with a blur of dark shadows, green leaves, and pinkish leaves of a Japanese maple tree (across the top border).

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #PerfectLighting and the Alt theme is #Finches. Here's a two-fer, a beautiful house finch in a shaft of sunlight. #Birds #EastCoastKin

03.03.2026 02:43 πŸ‘ 101 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0