#WindowsOnWednesday #B&W #ClassicMono #abandoned #ruins #lost #ghosttown #blackandwhite #grayscale #composition #perspective #shadowplay #ECK #desert #monochrome #OnlyBeautifulThings #ArtYear #AlphabetChallenge #WeekOForOld #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #mood #BlueskyPhotography #PhotographyOfBluesky
#Photography #photographyofbluesky #sea #sky #sunsets #ships
Trying to make a cargo ship look a bit glamorous!
At the Giant's Causeway, North Coast, N Ireland. #RockinTuesday #GiantsCauseway #Ulter #Ireland #WonderOfTheWorld #CausewayCoast #PhotographyOfBluesky #BlueshyArtShow #SonyAlpha #Rocks #Lava
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LE CHÂTEAU FRONTENAC
Québec City, Canada | 2026
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iPhone 16 Pro
#photography #photographyofbluesky
#phonephotography #mobilephotography
#blackandwhitephotography #monochrome #classicmono #urbangaze #urbanphotography #urbanlife #eastcoastkin
Our black-and-white photograph taken along a quiet riverside path. In the foreground, very close to the left edge of the image, there is a tree trunk wrapped tightly in a dense tangle of bare, twisting vines. The vines coil and overlap in all directions, creating a rough, almost chaotic texture. The bark of the tree is visible beneath them, adding to the layered, tactile feel. Moving toward the right, the scene opens up into a narrow dirt path that runs alongside a calm river. The path stretches into the distance, gently curving and becoming softer and less distinct as it recedes. The ground appears slightly uneven, with patches of grass and earth. On the far side of the path and river, there are leafless trees spaced out along the bank. Their thin, branching limbs reach upward and outward like delicate silhouettes against the sky. The sky itself is overcast, filled with soft, grey clouds that give the entire image a cool, subdued tone. The focus of the image is sharp on the tangled vines in the foreground, while the path, river, and distant trees are slightly blurred, creating a sense of depth. The overall feeling is quiet, a little somber, and reflective, like a still moment on a cold day. Finally, our picture is finished with a simple, white border frame.
Morning #BlueSky ☕️ I took this down by the old canal last week with the wind softly blowing through the trees Have a calming day friends 😌 #ECK
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekOForOld #ThickTrunkTuesday #Photography
#PhotographyOfBlueSky #Nature
#ClassicMono #Canal #Woodland #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Ireland
Our picture shows a delicate close-up of a flowering tree branch, sharply in focus against a softly blurred background. At the centre, a cluster of small, layered blossoms blooms in shades of soft to vibrant pink. The flowers are full and ruffled, almost like tiny roses, with many thin petals packed closely together. Some blossoms are fully open, revealing pale centres, while others remain as darker pink buds, still tightly closed and hanging downward like little droplets. The branch itself stretches diagonally across the frame, with smooth brown bark and a few slender offshoots. On the right side, a handful of elongated leaves, coppery-brown with a slight sheen extend outward, contrasting gently with the pink flowers. Behind the branch, everything fades into a dreamy blur. Hints of more branches and blossoms can be seen, but they are indistinct, creating a soft, painterly backdrop. The sky beyond is a light, airy blue with faint white clouds, giving a sense of calm, open space. Overall, the image feels peaceful and fresh, like a quiet moment in spring where the focus rests on the fragile beauty of new blossoms against a tranquil sky. And finally, our picture today is finished with a simple, white border frame.
Morning #BlueSky ☕️ May these gentle blossoms welcome you into the new week. Have a delicate day my friends ☺️ #BlueSkyMonday #ColorADay #PinkMon #ECK #Photography #Pink #Nature
#PhotographyOfBlueSky #Calming
#PhotographersOfBlueSky #Mindful
#Blossoms #RiverBank #Ireland #NewWeek #NaturePhotography
#Photography #photographyofbluesky #plants #nature #leaves #buds #flowers #closeups #macro
Spring brings daffodils, new leaves and even wild cherry trees in the forest
#Photography #photographyofbluesky #blackandwhite #monochrome #sky #clouds #storm #rain
Here comes the rain!
I guess that puts paid to my work in the garden for today.
#Photography #photographyofbluesky #blackandwhite #monochrome #mountains #sky #clouds
Clouds over the cliffs
#Photography #photographyofbluesky #blackandwhite #monochrome #minimalism #sky #clouds
A minimalist's view of the sky
Hepatica nobilis in our April garden.😍 #photographyofbluesky #bluesky #nature #NaturePhotography #gardening #gardens #Norway #NaturePhoto #inspiration
Ein schwarz‑weißes Foto zeigt eine schmale Metallbrücke mit einem Gitterboden. Über dem Weg verlaufen viele Stahlträger, die ein regelmäßiges Muster aus Dreiecken und Rechtecken bilden. Durch die offenen Stellen fällt Sonnenlicht und erzeugt klare, harte Schattenlinien auf dem Boden. Links und rechts der Brücke stehen Bäume mit kahlen Ästen. Die Perspektive führt geradeaus in die Tiefe der Brücke und betont die geometrische Struktur und den starken Hell‑Dunkel‑Kontrast.
Stahl im Licht
#StreetScape #UrbanScape #Architecture #BlackAndWhite #Monochrome #StreetPhotography #PhotographyOfBlueSky #Hamburg
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BOARD WALK
Point Pelee, Canada | 2017
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Nikon D7200
#photography #photographyofbluesky
#blackandwhitephotography #monochrome #classicmono #landscapephotography #stunday #nature
After today’s picture description, l have written a poem for this capture. Our picture shows a wide, open countryside under a dramatic and powerful sky. The entire scene is washed in a warm, sepia-like tone, giving it an almost timeless, golden brown atmosphere. In the foreground, a field stretches out in every direction, filled with low growing plants dotted with small, light coloured flowers. The texture of the plants is dense and slightly rough, forming a soft, uneven carpet across the land. Along the left edge runs a narrow, worn path, cutting through the field and leading the eye toward the horizon. Beside it, a simple hedgerow borders the field, and a single bare tree stands with thin, branching limbs reaching upward. Above, the sky dominates the scene. Thick, heavy clouds hang low and dark, swirling with a sense of movement and weight. Yet, near the center of the horizon, a break in the clouds allows a soft burst of sunlight to spill through. The light glows gently, illuminating parts of the field and creating a contrast between shadow and brightness. In the distance, the land is flat and open, with a faint line of trees marking the horizon. Near the center of the field, there appears to be a small, upright figure of a scarecrow, standing alone, adding a quiet focal point to the vast landscape. The overall feeling is one of tension between darkness and light and finally our picture is finished with a white border frame. Now for my poem… I call it.. “Where the Light Breaks Through” Beneath a sky that gathers weight, Where shadows press and clouds await, A quiet field still dares to stand, Rooted deep in patient land. The path runs on, though dim and worn, A whisper saying hope is born, Not in the clear, the bright, the sure But where the dark must still endure. And there, between the storm’s embrace, A tender light finds room, a place, To break, to bloom, to softly prove That hope is what the shadows move.
Morning #BlueSky ☕️ Even the darkest clouds have, light and hope in abundance (poem in the Alt) Have a blessed day friends ☺️ #Stunday #ECK #ImageAndVerse #AltText #Poem #Photography #Poetry #Storm #Ireland #PhotographyOfBlueSky
#PhotographersOfBlueSky #Clouds
#CloudFormations #Sepia #Light
#Shadow
Seems like everyday something new is in bloom. Got to love spring! Remember to take a minute to enjoy the flowers.
Have a wonderful day
Nature photo day 453
#peace #Photography #NaturePhotography #flowers #bloomscrolling #backyard #PhotographyOfBlueSky #PhotographersOfBlueSky #BlueSkyArtShow #new
Nendrum Monastery, County Down, N. Ireland. #ColorADay #GreenSat #EastCoastKin #Photography #PhotographyOfBluesky #Ireland #Ulster
Our picture captures a dramatic dawn sky, filled with intense, almost otherworldly colour. The upper two-thirds of the scene is dominated by thick, layered clouds painted in deep purples and magentas. These darker tones gradually give way to a blazing band of fiery orange, red, and gold stretching across the horizon. The light appears to be breaking through the clouds in streaks and ripples, creating a textured, almost swirling effect, like waves of colour rolling across the sky. Near the horizon, the brightest area glows in a vivid yellow-orange, suggesting the sun is just below or barely peeking over the edge of the world. The contrast between the dark upper sky and the glowing lower band makes the light feel powerful and alive. In the foreground, everything is in silhouette. The dark outline of rooftops runs along the bottom of the image, with a few chimneys and the faint shape of a skylight visible. A tall, slender lamp post stands to the left, also in shadow. Behind the houses, a row of trees forms an uneven, jagged line against the bright sky, their leaves and branches blending into a single dark mass. Overall, the scene feels both calm and intense. A quiet village waking beneath a sky that looks almost like it’s on fire, marking the beginning of a new day with striking, vivid colour. Finally, our picture today is finished with a simple white border frame.
Morning #BlueSky ☕️ It’s a new dawn, a new day. Taken this week for your humble consideration. Have a blazing day friends ☺️ #BlueSkyArtShow #new #ECK #Photography #Dawn
#PhotographyOfBlueSky #SunRise
#PhotographersOfBlueSky #Ireland
#PaintedSky #BlueSkyArt #Sky
#SkyFire #Clouds #Colors #Silhouette
#Photography #photographyofbluesky #plants #nature #leaves #buds #flowers #closeups #macro
The buds of April
#Photography #photographyofbluesky #dogs #flowers #pets Goldie was very reactive (fear based). But she now gets CBD to control her mast cell tumors (which along with a Chinese herb is working wonders).
Now that she's on pot, she's super-chill but the problem is, she keeps wanting pizza!! 😁
A leaning tree trunk that is wrapped by vines. A trail of ivy climbs the trunk. In the background, more ivy covers the forest floor and the trunks of several trees.
In an Irish wood. #ForestFriday #EastCoastKin #PhotographyOfBluesky #Ireland #Trees #Nature
Semicircle
#streetphotography #photographersofbluesky #photographyofbluesky #bnw #classicmono #blackandwhite #silhouette #tenerife #fineart
Our picture is a black-and-white photograph of a long, straight woodland path, creating a calm yet slightly haunting atmosphere. The path runs from the foreground at your feet all the way into the distance, narrowing as it goes and drawing your eye toward a small bright opening far ahead. The ground is covered in a mix of compacted earth and scattered leaves, giving it a slightly rough, textured feel. On both sides of the path, tall trees stand in parallel lines, forming a natural corridor. Their trunks are dark and slender, rising vertically before their branches stretch inward overhead. Many of the branches are bare, suggesting late autumn or winter, and they interlace above the path like an arching canopy. This creates a tunnel-like effect, enclosing the space and softening the light. The light itself is muted and diffused, with no strong shadows, enhancing the quiet, subdued mood. The monochrome tones emphasize contrast. The pale sky and distant opening glow softly, while the trees and path appear in deeper greys and blacks. In the far distance, near the bright end of the path, there are tiny, faint silhouettes, people walking, barely distinguishable but adding a sense of scale and life to the otherwise still scene. Overall, the image feels serene, reflective, and slightly mysterious, like a quiet place meant for slow walks and thought. And finally, our picture today is finished with a simple white border frame.
Afternoon #BlueSky 🫖 & welcome to a local forest walk near my village in Ireland. Have a soothing rest of the day friends ☺️ #ECK #ClassicMono
#Scape #ForestFriday #ColorADay #BWFri #Photography #Ireland #Trees
#PhotographyOfBlueSky #Woodland
#PhotographersOfBlueSky #Nature
#NaturePhotography #Forest
Our picture shows a freshly made homemade strawberry cream tart sitting on a dark kitchen countertop. At the centre is a round tart with a golden-brown, fluted pastry crust. The crust looks slightly crumbly and crisp, with ridged edges that catch the light. Inside the crust is a thick layer of soft, white whipped cream, spread evenly across the base. On top of the cream, bright red strawberries are arranged beautifully. Around the outer edge, the strawberries are sliced lengthwise and placed in a neat circular pattern, each piece slightly overlapping the next like petals of a flower. Toward the middle, the strawberries are chopped into smaller chunks and piled generously, creating a mound of juicy fruit. The strawberries glisten slightly, as if freshly cut, with their seeds visible and their surfaces shiny. The colours are vivid. Deep reds against the clean white cream and the warm golden crust making the tart look fresh and inviting. The strawberries are from County Wexford, an area famous for its sweet, seasonal fruit, especially strawberries. The tart sits on a dark plate, which blends into the countertop, helping the bright dessert stand out. In the softly blurred background, you can make out parts of a kitchen,containers and appliances but they are out of focus, keeping all attention on the tart itself. Overall, it gives the impression of a carefully made, summery dessert. Fresh, creamy, and bursting with natural sweetness. Finally, our picture is finished with a simple white border frame.
Morning #BlueSky ☕️ Would anyone like a generous slice of my Wexford Strawberry fresh cream tart? 🤤 Have a tasty day friends ☺️ #FoodOnFriday
#ECK #Photography #BlueSkyFood
#PhotographyOfBlueSky #Strawberry
#PhotographersOfBlueSky #Fresh #HomeMade #Cream #Tart #Tasty #BlueSkyBaking #Wexford #Ireland
#Photography #photographyofbluesky #blackandwhitephotography #trees #landscapes
Cherry Tree just starting it's journey into Spring
Helleborus orientalis «Rose» in our April garden😍
#photographyofbluesky #bluesky #nature #NaturePhotography #gardening #gardens #Norway #NaturePhoto #inspiration
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BOOKSHOP JAZZ - Alex Bird
Toronto, Canada | 2026
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iPhone 16 Pro
#photography #photographyofbluesky
#phonephotography #mobilephotography
#blackandwhitephotography #monochrome #classicmono #concertphotography #toronto #urbanphotography #urbanlife #eastcoastkin
On the next 3 pictures included with this post, there is a short horror story inspired by this capture and starting the host and co-host of #PalaceandGardens Sabine and AnnaLois My tale is called “It Rises” and is in three parts. Please enjoy that after you have read today’s picture description. Our picture shows a haunting view within Glasnevin Cemetery, focused on a narrow, sunken passage that leads down into the crypts. The scene is mostly in black and white, giving it a cold, timeless feeling, but the sky above is tinted an eerie purplish-pink, as if twilight has been unnaturally stretched. In the foreground, a stone walkway slopes downward between two low brick walls. The path is made of worn, uneven paving stones, darkened with age and dampness. The walls on either side feel enclosing, guiding you toward a small set of steps at the far end. Beyond those steps, the cemetery opens out, rows of old gravestones and monuments of varying sizes stand in quiet clusters, some tall and ornate, others leaning slightly with age. To the right, a large, dense tree looms heavily over the scene, its dark foliage forming a thick canopy that blocks much of the sky. On the left, more trees and gravestones stretch into the distance, fading slightly into the dim light. The entire space feels still and hushed, as though sound itself has been absorbed by the stone and earth. And finally, our picture is finished with a simple, white border frame.
Morning #BlueSky ☕️ Today l have a twisted capture & horror story featuring @sabineshutterbug.bsky.social & @annalois36.bsky.social
Have a spooky day friends 😳 #ECK #Ireland #PalacesAndGardens #twisted #Photography #Crypt #Cemetery #PhotographyOfBlueSky #Horror #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Story
#Photography #photographyofbluesky #trees #nature #cedars
Red cedars have such beautiful barks (which are worse than their bites).
#Photography #photographyofbluesky #trees #nature #blackandwhitephotography
"...and ne'er the twain shall part."
Springtime😍
#photographyofbluesky #bluesky #nature #NaturePhotography #gardening #gardens #Norway #NaturePhoto #inspiration
