A close-up, square, grainy, color photograph of pale-green succulent flowers, with stem arched, its unopened buds weighing it down, shot from the side. The two-tone background is blurred and unrecognizable.
Escheveria, flowering.
Fujifilm X-E5 + Fujifilm XF 35mm F/2 R WR
#bloomscrolling #botanical #escheveria #fujifilmxe5 #nature #photographersofbluesky #photography #theartofseeing #tLeIxFaEs
An end of roll overlap of two black and white photographs of a contemporary looking aluminum bench in the atrium of a local library, shot from two slightly different angles. The bench sits on a patio made of large concrete pavers and there is shrubbery in the background, and the bench is up against a light-colored planter box.
Benched.
Holga 120N + Ilford FP4 Plus
#120film #analog #believeinfilm #blackandwhite #film #filmfriday #filmphotography #holga #ilfordfp4plus125 #l110 #mediumformat #monochrome #photography #photographersofbluesky #street #theartofseeing #tLeIxFaEs
A square, close-up, black and white photograph of a red hibiscus flower, shot from directly above with the rest of the plant, its pot, and flagstone patio in the background.
Red Hibiscus.
iPhone 8 + Blackie app
#blackandwhite #blackieapp #bloomscrolling #botanical #flower #hibiscus #nature #photographersofbluesky #photography #theartofseeing #tLeIxFaEs
A square, grainy, high contrast, black and white photograph of the headstock on a Gibson J-35 acoustic guitar, shot in three-quarter view.
Only a Gibson is good enough.
Gibson J-35 headstock.
Fujifilm X100S.
#acoustic #blackandwhite #bnw #bw #dreadnought #fingerpicking #flattop #gibson #guitar #headstock #instrument #j35 #jumbo #monochrome #music #onlyagibsonisgoodenough #slopeshoulder #theartofseeing #tLeIxFaEs #treasures
A grainy black and white photograph of a twisted, bent, and coiled piece of heavy gauge wire hanging in silhouette from a metal staircase, set against a well lighted alley with blurred people milling around and buildings in the background behind them.
Wire sculpture.
Fujifilm X-E5 + XF 23mm f2.8 r wr
#abstract #blackandwhite #blur #classicmono #contrast #fujifilmxe5 #grain #monochrome #photographersofbluesky #photography #silhouette #theartofseeing #tLeIxFaEs #wire
A three-by-four grid of a dozen colorful and dramatic cloud-filled Central Texas sunsets.
A dozen Texas sunsets, Q1 2026.
#centraltexas #dozen #dusk #fall #firstquarter2026 #nature #photographersofbluesky #photography #q12026 #sky #sundown #sunset #texassunsets #tLeIxFaEs #twelve #twilight #westernskies #westernsky #winter
A square black and white instant photograph of shadows cast on bench slats by a windchime, the bench runs diagonally top left to bottom right. The shadows are a star, crescent moon, and the sun.
Windchime.
Fujifilm Instax SQ6 + Instax Square Monochrome Instant Film
#believeinfilm #blackandwhite #classicmono #filmphotography #instaxsq6 #fujifilminstaxsquaremonochrome #monochrome #photographersofbluesky #shadow #theartofseeing #tLeIxFaEs #windchime
A close-up, square, grainy black and white photograph of a white rose, shot from the side. The background is blurred and unrecognizable.
White Rose.
Fujifilm X-E5 + Fujifilm XF 35mm F/2 R WR
#bloomscrolling #botanical #fujifilmxe5 #nature #photographersofbluesky #photography #rose #theartofseeing #tLeIxFaEs
A grainy black and white photograph of the raised hood on a light-colored Cobra, the number fifteen in a black circle that's split between the hood and the body, with two racing stripes above and below, and a series of rivets around the hood.
Cobra.
Fujifilm X-E5 + XF 23mm f2.8 r wr
#blackandwhite #carshow #classicmono #contrast #fujifilmxe5 #photographersofbluesky #photography #theartofseeing #tLeIxFaEs
A square, close-up color photograph of a light-haired young woman sitting behind the wheel of a vintage automobile, wearing a black tank top, big sunglass, ruby-red lips, a great big smile. The background is the interior of the car.
Nice shades.
Through the Viewfinder
Pentax *ist D, Sigma 28-135mm ƒ/5.6 Macro + Kodak Duaflex II
#babe #carshow #color #duaflex2 #humansofbluesky #istd #kodak #lonestarroundup #pentax #people #photographersofbluesky #photography #portrait #shades #square #throughtheviewfinder #tLeIxFaEs #ttv
A color macro photo of an emerging leaf from a Star Jasmine vine, in silhouette against a grove of trees at the bottom of the frame and the sky at dusk, with the sun - a bright red spot - out of focus and just left of the vine.
Star Jasmine at Sunset.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
#bloomscrolling #botanical #closeup #lumix #lx100 #macro #nature #panasonic #photographersofbluesky #photography #square #starjasmine #sunset #theartofseeing #tLeIxFaEs
A square color photograph of a mural on a brick wall, words that read "Be Your Own Person" in letters of various bright colors, each outlined with a thin black line, against a white cloud looking shape. The background is three different shades of grey with black curls.
Be Your Own Person.
#bright #colorful #georgetowntx #gtx #iphone8 #mural #oscarwilde #photography #photostroll #square #theartofseeing #tLeIxFaEs #treasures
A grid of four square, color street portraits, shot on East 5th Street in Austin, Texas during the 2017 Viva la Vida, the Day of the Dead Festival & Parade. Four faces, each uniquely painted to resemble skulls and wearing colorful costumes.
Viva la Vida.
Through the Viewfinder
Pentax *ist D, Sigma 28-135mm ƒ/5.6 Macro + Kodak Duaflex II
#color #duaflex2 #humansofbluesky #istd #kodak #kodakduaflexii #pentax #photographersofbluesky #photography #portrait #square #throughtheviewfinder #tLeIxFaEs #ttv
A square, grainy, black and white photograph of a metal garden wind spinner, shot from in front of and below, its arched rods with leaf-shaped blades in near silhouette. The background is clear skies.
Whirlwind.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 + Thingyfy Pinhole Pro S11
#blackandwhite #classicmono #iso12800 #monochrome #panasonic #photographersofbluesky #photography #pinhole #s11 #square #theartofseeing #thingyfy #tLeIxFaEs
A close-up, square, color photograph of a pink and white tulip, unfurled, with another tulip not quite all the way open just behind it. In the background at the bottom of the frame there are yellow sunflowers, blurred and unrecognizable.
Tulip.
Fujifilm X-E5 + Fujifilm XF 35mm F/2 R WR
#bloomscrolling #botanical #fujifilmxe5 #nature #photographersofbluesky #photography #theartofseeing #tLeIxFaEs #tulip
A close-up, black and white photograph of a 1946 Chevy truck's front grill and hood with the Chevrolet badge, painted a matte silver, with drips and runs.
Chevrolet.
Fujifilm X100V
#blackandwhite #carshow #chevrolet #classicmono #contrast #georgetowntx #gtx #photographersofbluesky #photography #theartofseeing #tLeIxFaEs #vintagecars #x100v
A square, close-up, black and white photograph of a chrysanthemum, the center of the flower yet to unfurl.
Mum.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
#blackandwhite #chrysanthemum #classicmono #flower #lx100 #macro #nature #photographersofbluesky #photography #theartofseeing #tLeIxFaEs
A square-ish color photograph of a large-scale sculpture created by Jean Whitesavage and Nick Lyle in 2003 titled "Big Flowers." It's part of the Adobe Systems Almaden Tower loading dock. The fence is red-colored hand-forged steel, depicting native California flora using larger than life botanical elements.
Big Flowers.
Agfa Click-1 + Kodak 100UC
#120film #agfaclick1 #believeinfilm #filmfriday #filmphotography #kodak100uc #photographersofbluesky #photography #theartofseeing #tLeIxFaEs
A color photograph of three guys at a car show in Georgetown, Texas. In the foreground is a man with a baseball cap, glasses, and a pale red t-shirt that has block uppercase letters that spell BRISKET across his chest, sitting on his awesome beach cruiser bicycle that has, instead of regular handlebars, a three-foot longhorn. To his right is another dude with short dark hair and glasses wearing grey shorts, a lighter grey t-shirt, and flip-flops cradling a little black dog in his arms. Behind and to his left is another guy, slightly hidden, wearing a red baseball cap, grey hoody sweatshirt, blue jeans, and blue tennis shoes. The background is the town square, with parking spaces and a green Ford Ranger All four subjects are looking straight at the camera.
Texas cruiser.
Fujifilm X-T3, Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R + Classic Chrome
#23mmf14 #beachcruiser #bicycle #carshows #carshowpeople #fujifilm #georgetowntx #gtx #humansofbluesky #longhorn #photographersofbluesky #photography #pistonsonthesquare #portrait #texasstyle #tLeIxFaEs #xt3
A somewhat burry and out-of-focus, close-up, color instant photograph of a small chrome ball made up entirely of large and small rings.
Ball of Rings.
Polaroid SX-70 Model 2 (Hanft hacked) + Polaroid 600 film
#believeinfilm #filmfriday #filmphotography #photographersofbluesky #photography #polaroid600film #sx70model2 #theartofseeing #tLeIxFaEs
A square, close-up color photograph of a white petunia, shot from directly overhead, its center a mix of yellow and green and its petals have a ragged edge. The background is the rest of the plant.
White Petunia.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
#bloomscrolling #botanical #flower #lx100 #macro #nature #petunia #photographersofbluesky #photography #plantlife #square #theartofseeing #tLeIxFaEs #white
A square, grainy, close-up black and white photograph of a Dodge Ram hood ornament attached to the hood of an early fifties hot rod, shot from slightly above and to the right.
Ram.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
#blackandwhite #classicmono #closeup #grain #hotrod #lx100 #photographersofbluesky #theartofseeing #tLeIxFaEs
A square, macro, color photograph of a violet colored rose, shot from the top of the flower.
Violet Rose.
Through the Viewfinder
Pentax *ist D, Sigma 28-135mm ƒ/5.6 Macro + Kodak Brownie Starflex
#bloomscrolling #botanical #istd #nature #pentax #photographersofbluesky #photography #square #starflex #theartofseeing #throughtheviewfinder #tLeIxFaEs #ttv
A square, close-up color photograph of a pink and white rose, taken from above with the rest of the bush blurred in the background.
The last of the roses, November 20, 2025.
Fujifilm X100V
#bloomscrolling #botanical #flower #fujifilm #macro #nature #photographersofbluesky #photography #plantlife #rose #square #theartofseeing #tLeIxFaEs #x100v
A macro color photo of a purple colored Balloon flower with blue veins in its petals and only its white star-shaped stigma in focus.
Little Star.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
#blossom #blue #blueskyartshow #bloomscrolling #botanical #bright #closeup #colorful #flower #garden #lx100 #macro #nature #panasonic #photographersofbluesky #photography #platycodongrandiflorus #purple #small #theartofseeing #tiny #tLeIxFaEs #vivid
A square, macro, color photograph of a tiny blue flower, Blue Eyed Grass,in a small patch on the side of the road outside of Beyersville, Texas.
Tiny Blue Flower.
Through the Viewfinder
Pentax *ist D, Sigma 28-135mm ƒ/5.6 Macro + Kodak Duaflex II
#bloomscrolling #blueeyedgrass #botanical #duaflex2 #istd #nature #pentax #photographersofbluesky #photography #sisyrinchiumbellum #square #theartofseeing #throughtheviewfinder #tLeIxFaEs #ttv
A pair of color instant photographs, on the left are two red and black lady bug collapsible push-thumb puppets, holding hands and dancing atop a red flower on a yellow base with green foliage. On the right is a yellow daisy that has a red button in its center, a green stalk and two leaves, with a red flower pot. Both are set against a plain white background.
Dancing bugs, Daisy.
Fujifilm Instax SQ10 + Fujifilm Instax Square Instant Film
#color #colorful #daisy #dancingbugs #fakeflower #fuji #fujifilm #fujifilmsq10 #hybrid #instant #instantfilm #instantfun #instax #integral #ladybugs #pushpuppet #sq10 #square #theartofseeing #tLeIxFaEs #toy #treasures
A square, close-up color photograph of an orange Livin' Easy rose blossom.
Almost Spring.
Leica D-LUX 4
#bloomscrolling #botanical #closeup #colorful #dlux4 #flower #leica #macro #nature #orange #photographersofbluesky#photography #plantlife #rose #signsofspring #theartofseeing #tLeIxFaEs
A black and white photograph of a small, handmade, wooden birdhouse with a pitched metal roof and one hole on the front wall. The grain in the wood runs vertically and is deep from exposure to the elements. The birdhouse is attached to a tree trunk and the floor is starting to separate from the rest of the house. In the background is the tree it's nailed to and other small twigs and branches against the mottled sky.
Birdhouse.
Fujifilm X100V
#birdhouse #blackandwhite #classicmono #compact #fujifilm #grain #light #monochrome #photographersofbluesky #photography #secretgarden #theartofseeing #tLeIxFaEs #x100v
A low angle, somewhat crooked color photograph of a chihuahua on the sidewalk, dark-colored, greying around its eyes and muzzle, wearing a jewel encrusted teal-colored collar, looking straight into the camera with mouth open and tongue hanging out, while its human, only half visible in the frame, wearing shorts and blue and pink tennis shoes, sits on a wood and aluminum public bench, holding the dog's leash.
Teal collar.
Olympus Stylus Epic + Kodak Ektar 100 + awkwardly hand-held, real close to the ground.
#atx #believeinfilm #ektar100 #film #filmfriday #olympusstylusepic #photography #theartofseeing #tLeIxFaEs
