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Laurie J. Blanksma

@thedarkmind

As a photographer, I love exploring hidden worlds by mining for both good and evil within shadow and light. I am deeply honored to have my work seen in magazines as well as local and international art galleries. No AI.

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This cuts deep. Losing your dog is a different type of pain. It is so personal and dare I say "isolating" to those that suffer this level of grief. I hope you are able to take comfort in the fact that you are not alone.

11.03.2026 17:05 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You are not alone, my friend.

08.03.2026 22:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

As a lifelong Apple user, I can honestly say β€œfuck you” Apple. You boot licking, greedy corporation.

05.03.2026 17:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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No fundraisers for Renee Good's killer

GoFundMe is allowing people to raise money for the legal defense of Renee Good's killer. Fundraisers for people accused of committing violent crimes are banned according to company policy. So why is this happening? GoFundMe needs to take them down. app.sosha.ai/s/y77sq26Z

12.01.2026 18:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for this beautiful prose. It poetically sums up how I "want" to feel.

01.01.2026 16:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œGein” Happy new year to most…here’s hoping karma comes with a blunt chainsaw full of gas #blackandwhite, #bnw #dolls #chainsaws, #democracy, #barbiedoll, #photography

31.12.2025 18:20 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œI let them vote how they want?” How f*cking generous of him.

02.12.2025 19:40 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is disappointing news...although somewhat expected. Selfishness is at an all time high...still, I can only control myself so like others here...I didn't buy a god damn thing either.

30.11.2025 17:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"Poisoning the American people?" Does he not understand the basics of Capitalism called "Supply and Demand?" If there was no demand, there would be no supply. Perhaps he should be bombing liquor manufactures too....

29.11.2025 17:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"Diamond Dogs" is, by far, my favorite Bowie album. It's dark and tormented lyrics combined with a complex mix of musical emotions spoke to me like no other. I was deeply reminded of this when I listened to Blackstar for the first time. For me, this parting gift was a bespoken piece of his soul.

19.11.2025 18:58 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My guess is that he is throwing Bondi under the bus (no tears shed here...). She will have to take all the heat for not releasing the files due to "ongoing" investigations. Can't imagine how much white liquid substance Patel and Bongino have had to swallowed lately. Vile hypocrites.

17.11.2025 16:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"Vile" doesn't even begin to cover it.

12.11.2025 16:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

F*ck Apple. I've been an Apple customer since their computers came around. No more. I somehow tolerated their corporate greed for years but now that they have "kissed the ring" of the orange troll, I can no longer stomach their actions. So this is me...kissing Apple goodbye.

12.11.2025 16:18 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Corporate greed is evil and bares a significant portion of blame for the mess we are in. Ethics are lost to the almighty dollar. But THIS? This is something entirely different. This is HATE for profit. FUCK WALMART!

10.11.2025 17:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Bully" #BNW #Photography #Deer #deerphotography #blackandwhite #Wildlife #wildlifephotography

08.11.2025 15:28 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Leaving the Party" This is part of my "Animal Farm" (AKA "Bunt") portfolio. I suppose it was wishful thinking on my part. #elephant #photography #blackandwhite

24.10.2025 15:36 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This brought tears to my eyes. How can any person justify this?

23.10.2025 16:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Her big mistake was not having a child with her so she too could enjoy Pedo protection.

20.10.2025 18:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It needed a second plane to carry her makeup.

19.10.2025 23:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I was so excited when I found out Bowie was taking over the Midnight Special with the 1980 Floor Show. So excited, in fact, I went out and bought a super 8 film camera in an effort to capture the event (VCRs did not exist back then). It didn't work.

19.10.2025 20:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How do you think I feel? The thing is still in my basement….

04.10.2025 02:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œCarrot Man”. He is our local β€œAnnabelle.” #photography #doll #dolls #blackandwhite #creepydoll #creepydoll

04.10.2025 01:02 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for covering up his face. I am so tired of throwing up.

03.10.2025 15:46 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Man-o-man! Someone give that sax player a raise!

01.10.2025 23:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I, too, share in that fear and still "chicken out" on so much (I have yet to approach the local art gallery). Still, I somehow manage to submit my work to competitions and zines because the occasional win is worth 100 rejections. As Mitch Dobrowner once told me...get over yourself and submit!

01.10.2025 20:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much! This really goes beyond "winning a prize." I have admired this magazine for years and never thought I would see my work inside their pages. That was for other people. Yet, here I am....with my sixth "win." Truly unbelievable.

01.10.2025 19:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Well now, that is one hell of a compliment! Thank you so very much! I am deeply touched by the comparison.

01.10.2025 19:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I remember watching this live. Bing Crosby? Really? Perhaps I was blinded with love for Bowie, but I thought, and still do think their harmonies were beautiful. A perfect vocal match. It was brilliant...Now, if only I knew someone in the UK...

01.10.2025 18:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Well, I just found out "My Reflection" won a 2026 "Single Image" award from Black and White magazine! So proud of my little friend. Today we celebrate with extra peanuts! P.S. I originally posted this photo a few months ago but somehow managed to delete it when attempting to repost it. Argh.

01.10.2025 18:12 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Aunt Phoebee! We had a murder of crows too. They hung around every November but ended up disappearing a couple years ago. Perhaps that is a good thing as we were going broke buying 25 pound bags of peanuts...Still, I miss them.

27.09.2025 14:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0