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Posts by Justin Bartels

Beautiful sunrise at Grand Canyon with sun rays coming through clouds

Beautiful sunrise at Grand Canyon with sun rays coming through clouds

Sun ray coming through clouds onto white sands national monument

Sun ray coming through clouds onto white sands national monument

Large wave breaking at beach in Carlsbad

Large wave breaking at beach in Carlsbad

Humpback whale off of coast of Moorea, French Polynesia

Humpback whale off of coast of Moorea, French Polynesia

Earth Day 2026 Post!
Wish I could share more than 4 photos of all the amazing places and creatures that call our planet home! Do your part to pick up litter, plant something, use renewables!
#earthday #earthday2026 #photography #blueskyartshow

19 hours ago 7 0 0 0
Harbor seal pups at Children’s Pool in La Jolla, California

Harbor seal pups at Children’s Pool in La Jolla, California

Harbor seal at Children’s Pool in La Jolla, California

Harbor seal at Children’s Pool in La Jolla, California

Harbor seal pups at Children’s Pool in La Jolla, California

Harbor seal pups at Children’s Pool in La Jolla, California

Harbor seal pups at Children’s Pool in La Jolla, California

Harbor seal pups at Children’s Pool in La Jolla, California

All the wonderfully Whiskery Faces of the Harbor Seals at the Children’s Pool in La Jolla, California!
Some perfectly plump seals enjoying the beautiful weather this past weekend.
Stills @sony RX10IV

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#seals #harborseal #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #blueskyartshow

2 days ago 13 0 1 0
Hummingbird with Eyes closed on tree branch

Hummingbird with Eyes closed on tree branch

Close up of Mallard Duck swimming in clear water pond

Close up of Mallard Duck swimming in clear water pond

4 different colored koi fish swimming in pond

4 different colored koi fish swimming in pond

Mallard Ducks swimming in Japanese Garden water way

Mallard Ducks swimming in Japanese Garden water way

Imagine being an animal or plant that resides in this garden!
On Saturday morning of this past weekend my family and I had a lovely experience at the Balboa Park Japanese Friendship Gardens .
Shot with Sony RX10IV and iPhone 17Pro
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#japanesefriendshipgarden #balboapark #nature #water #zen

5 days ago 1 0 0 0
Colorful sunset clouds

Colorful sunset clouds

Colorful sunset clouds

Colorful sunset clouds

Colorful sunset clouds

Colorful sunset clouds

Colorful sunset clouds

Colorful sunset clouds

Some recent cloudscapes shot here in San Diego. Been blessed with some colorful sunsets! Shot with Sony RX10IV
#photography #sandiego #clouds #sunset #blueskyartshow

1 week ago 7 0 0 0
California Sheephead fish swimming in giant kelp

California Sheephead fish swimming in giant kelp

Haller’s Round Ray swimming on ocean floor

Haller’s Round Ray swimming on ocean floor

Leopard Shark swimming over sandy bottom

Leopard Shark swimming over sandy bottom

Giant Sea Kelp

Giant Sea Kelp

For the photography purist some underwater photos of the Locals in Laguna Beach. Swimming over the reef near Heisler Park.
Shot with @canonusa R6II with @aquatech_imagingsolutions housing.
#underwater #photography #wildlife #nature #underwaterlife #bluskyartshow

1 week ago 6 0 0 0
Laguna Beach Golden Sunset

Laguna Beach Golden Sunset

Laguna Beach Sunset

Laguna Beach Sunset

View from Crystal Cove Point yellow flowers above coastline bays

View from Crystal Cove Point yellow flowers above coastline bays

Cliff Rocks Sunset

Cliff Rocks Sunset

Laguna Beach Sunset Love
When the golden hour hits different. Some snaps at various spots in Laguna Beach.
Wishing you all a peaceful weekend!
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#lagunabeach #sunset #landscape #shotwithiphone #photography #blueskyartshow #beach #orangecounty

1 week ago 7 0 0 0
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POV drone video following a Leopard Shark near La Jolla Shores on the reef section. Had a clear section and saw the beautiful reef colors. Shot with @djiglobal.bsky.social Mini 5Pro
#nature #drone #video #djiglobal #skypixel #leopardshark #shark #wildlife

1 week ago 0 0 0 0
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Free Swim at the reef outside of Heisler Park in Laguna Beach! Spotted a Haller’s Round Ray and some massive California Sheephead!
#nature #gopro #underwater #wildlife #lagunabeach #snorkel #freedive #swimming

1 week ago 1 0 0 0
Sea Lion Family Swimming in La Jolla Cove

Sea Lion Family Swimming in La Jolla Cove

Sea Lion Family Swimming in La Jolla Cove

Sea Lion Family Swimming in La Jolla Cove

Sea Lion Family Swimming in La Jolla Cove

Sea Lion Family Swimming in La Jolla Cove

Sea Lion Family Swimming in La Jolla Cove

Sea Lion Family Swimming in La Jolla Cove

Sea Lion Family Time!
Shot at La Jolla Cove in San Diego, California.
Love their interactions with each other!
Have a nice Easter Sunday!
#photography #blueskyartshow #marinewildlife #wildlife #nature #lajolla #sandiego #california

2 weeks ago 6 0 0 0
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Flying the @djiglobal.bsky.social Mini 5Pro to Dog Beach in Del Mar at Sunset.
#drone #video #dronevideo #sunset #delmar #socal #sandiego #california #dogbeach #beach #djiglobal #skypixel

3 weeks ago 4 0 0 0
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Flying over Dog Beach in Del Mar with the @djiglobal.bsky.social Mini 5Pro.
Some purple Statice plants in bloom.
Have a great weekend!
#drone #skypixel #dji #delmar #beach #coast #socal #sandiego #california

1 month ago 1 0 0 0
Mixed race female model with projected floral imagery in a fashion photoshoot.

Mixed race female model with projected floral imagery in a fashion photoshoot.

Mixed race female model with projected floral imagery in a fashion photoshoot

Mixed race female model with projected floral imagery in a fashion photoshoot

Mixed race female model with projected floral imagery in a fashion photoshoot

Mixed race female model with projected floral imagery in a fashion photoshoot

Mixed race female model with projected floral imagery in a fashion photoshoot

Mixed race female model with projected floral imagery in a fashion photoshoot

FLOURISH Series published in Fienfh Magazine from Paris, France.
Fashion photoshoot shot in studio in San Diego, California.
Shot with @canonusa.bsky.social R6II with 24-70RF
#Photoshoot #photography #fashion #editorial #fienfh

1 month ago 7 0 0 0
Horn Shark swimming in La Jolla Cove

Horn Shark swimming in La Jolla Cove

Horn Shark swimming in La Jolla Cove

Horn Shark swimming in La Jolla Cove

Horn Shark swimming in La Jolla Cove

Horn Shark swimming in La Jolla Cove

Horn Shark swimming in La Jolla Cove

Horn Shark swimming in La Jolla Cove

Horn Sharks in La Jolla Cove
Shot with @canonusa.bsky.social R6II with 50mm RF and @aquatech.bsky.social housing.
#photography #blueskyartshow #underwater #marinebiology #underwaterphotography #shark #sharks #hornshark #wildlife #ocean #marinewildlife #underwaterwildlife

1 month ago 10 1 0 0
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La Jolla Cove on Sunday Morning
Beautiful day for a swim!

1 month ago 4 0 0 0
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Beautiful morning swim at La Jolla Cove this past Sunday morning. Great to see the Sea Lions, Garibaldi and Horn Sharks.
Shot with @gopro.bsky.social Hero 13Black
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#underwater #nature #sandiego #lajolla #marinewildlife #conservation #freediving #swimming

1 month ago 6 0 0 0
Motion slow shutter of surf wave breaking at Teahupoo in Tahiti, French Polynesia

Motion slow shutter of surf wave breaking at Teahupoo in Tahiti, French Polynesia

Motion slow shutter of surf wave breaking at Teahupoo in Tahiti, French Polynesia

Motion slow shutter of surf wave breaking at Teahupoo in Tahiti, French Polynesia

Motion slow shutter of surf wave breaking at Teahupoo in Tahiti, French Polynesia

Motion slow shutter of surf wave breaking at Teahupoo in Tahiti, French Polynesia

Motion slow shutter of surf wave breaking at Teahupoo in Tahiti, French Polynesia

Motion slow shutter of surf wave breaking at Teahupoo in Tahiti, French Polynesia

Life is a B L U R
Slow shutter edits of the world famous break Teahupo’o on the south coast of Tahiti. Was a bucket list check watch and photographing this wave from the channel.
Shot with @canonusa R6II with 24-240RF
#shotwithcanon #surfphotography #ourocean #tahiti #frenchpolynesia #photography

1 month ago 8 0 0 0
Mixed race female model fashion photoshoot in studio with slow shutter mixed lighting

Mixed race female model fashion photoshoot in studio with slow shutter mixed lighting

Mixed race female model fashion photoshoot in studio with slow shutter mixed lighting

Mixed race female model fashion photoshoot in studio with slow shutter mixed lighting

Mixed race female model fashion photoshoot in studio with slow shutter mixed lighting

Mixed race female model fashion photoshoot in studio with slow shutter mixed lighting

Mixed race female model fashion photoshoot in studio with slow shutter mixed lighting

Mixed race female model fashion photoshoot in studio with slow shutter mixed lighting

Mixed lighting studio fashion photoshoot setup. Slow shutter shot with @canonusa.bsky.social R6II with 24-70RF
#blueskyartshow #photography #fashion #sandiego #studio #photoshoot

1 month ago 6 0 0 0
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La Jolla Cove south of the Marine Room on Saturday 2-28-2026
Was shooting still and taking video with the @gopro.bsky.social Hero13Black. Loved how close the Leopard Sharks got!
#sandiego #lajolla #leopardsharks #sharks #video #gopro

1 month ago 4 0 0 0
Sunset at Torrey Pines State Reserve Beach

Sunset at Torrey Pines State Reserve Beach

Motion blur sunset over ocean

Motion blur sunset over ocean

Perfect Days
End like this…
Peach skies marking the end of the day facing south towards Torrey Pines State Reserve from Del Mar. Bonus sunset motion blur!
Shot with @sony RX10IV
#photography #blueskyartshow #landscape #delmar #sandiego #socal #sunset

1 month ago 13 0 0 0
African American Model on Sunset Cliffs at Sunset

African American Model on Sunset Cliffs at Sunset

African American Model on Sunset Cliffs beach at Sunset

African American Model on Sunset Cliffs beach at Sunset

African American Model on Sunset Cliffs beach at Sunset

African American Model on Sunset Cliffs beach at Sunset

African American Model on Sunset Cliffs at Sunset

African American Model on Sunset Cliffs at Sunset

From the Archives shooting with Selina at Sunset Cliffs in San Diego, California.
Shot with @canonusa.bsky.social R with 24-70RF
#photography #blueskyartshow #canonusa #shotwithcanon #fashion #model #beach #sandiego #sunsetcliffs #photoshoot

1 month ago 7 0 0 0
Macro photo of a Poppy Flower

Macro photo of a Poppy Flower

Macro Poppy Flower Photo

Macro Poppy Flower Photo

Macro Poppy Flower Photo

Macro Poppy Flower Photo

Macro Poppy Flower Photo

Macro Poppy Flower Photo

Macro photography details of a Poppy Flower
Shot with @canonusa.bsky.social R6II and Laowa Macro Lens.
#photography #flowers #macro

1 month ago 10 0 0 0
Mira Mar Lake at Sunset

Mira Mar Lake at Sunset

Mira Mar Lake at Sunset

Mira Mar Lake at Sunset

Shooting at the east side of Mira Mar Lake in San Diego, California.
Shot with Sony RX10IV
#photography #nature #landscape #sunset #blueskyartshow

1 month ago 9 0 0 0
Winter snow mountain landscape

Winter snow mountain landscape

Winter snow mountain landscape

Winter snow mountain landscape

Winter snow mountain landscape

Winter snow mountain landscape

Winter snow mountain landscape

Winter snow mountain landscape

Had a great time Saturday at Snow Valley Mountain Resort near Big Bear Lake. Finally got some good snow coverage. Some landscape photography between snowboard runs!
Shot with apple iPhone 17Pro
#photography #blueskyartshow #landscapephotography #nature #bigbear #california

1 month ago 16 0 0 0
Surfer walking out to ocean with pink hues and motion blur at La Jolla Shores

Surfer walking out to ocean with pink hues and motion blur at La Jolla Shores

Pink Dream
Surfer walking out close to sunset at La Jolla Shores.
Shot with Sony RX10IV at 600mm
#photography #blueskyartshow #surf #surfer #surfing #lajolla #sandiego #california

2 months ago 11 0 0 0
Full Snow Moon

Full Snow Moon

Full Snow Moon

Full Snow Moon

Full Snow Moon

Full Snow Moon

Full Snow Moon from Feb 1st, 2026
Shot on trail around Lake MiraMar.
#blueskyartshow #photography #fullmoon

2 months ago 8 0 0 0
Motion of Wave Break at Teahupo’o Tahiti

Motion of Wave Break at Teahupo’o Tahiti

Motion of Wave Break at Teahupo’o Tahiti

Motion of Wave Break at Teahupo’o Tahiti

Motion of Wave Break at Teahupo’o Tahiti

Motion of Wave Break at Teahupo’o Tahiti

Motion of Wave Break at Teahupo’o Tahiti

Motion of Wave Break at Teahupo’o Tahiti

Wind + Water = Magic
Storms pulsing the ocean, forming swells that travel thousands of miles to explode onto the shallow reef of Teahupo’o. On the south side of the island of Tahiti we were fortunate to witness the breathtaking beauty up close. Core memories.
Shot with @canonusa.bsky.social

2 months ago 3 0 0 0
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Saturday’s XL Swell at Black’s Beach in La Jolla, California!
Fun to photograph the bigger set waves!
@djiglobal.bsky.social Mini5Pro
#photography #surf #surfing #surfer #blueskyartshow #lajolla #blacksbeach #sandiego #socal #skypixel #drone #video

2 months ago 3 0 0 0
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Surfer in barrel of large wave with spray off the top

Surfer in barrel of large wave with spray off the top

Surfer in barrel of large wave with spray off the top

Surfer in barrel of large wave with spray off the top

Surfer in barrel of large wave with spray off the top

Surfer in barrel of large wave with spray off the top

Surfer in barrel of large wave with spray off the top

Surfer in barrel of large wave with spray off the top

Saturday’s XL Swell at Black’s Beach in La Jolla, California!
Fun to photograph the bigger set waves!
#photography #surf #surfing #surfer #blueskyartshow #lajolla #blacksbeach #sandiego #socal

2 months ago 13 1 0 0

Thank you!

2 months ago 1 0 0 0
Surfer coming in at sunset

Surfer coming in at sunset

Surfer on big wave with spray

Surfer on big wave with spray

Surfer coming off the top of wave with La Jolla in background

Surfer coming off the top of wave with La Jolla in background

Surfer with Scripps Pier in background

Surfer with Scripps Pier in background

Some big swell on Monday with 8-10ft sets at Blacks Beach in La Jolla, California.
#surf #surfing #photography #blueskyartshow #lajolla #sandiego #california

2 months ago 12 1 1 0