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pocket-ireland.com
Fungus Find. #mushroom #fungi #mycology #autumnvibes #naturelover #forestfloor #macro #depthoffield #outdoors #leaves #woodland #naturecapture #smartphonephotography #photography
A close-up, low-angle shot of a large wild mushroom growing on a forest floor. The mushroom cap features a dark brown, textured centre that fades to a creamy beige at the edges, appearing slightly wet. Beneath the cap, vertical gills are visible. The ground is covered in damp, decaying red and brown autumn leaves. The background consists of soft, blurred green trees and foliage, creating a shallow depth of field.
January 1, 2026 at 5:43 PM
anitasagastegui.bsky.social
Swan River Daisy

Shot w/a #macro lens that forces a shallow #depthoffield

#Stunday #macrophotography #close-up #WestCoastKin #UnJourUnePhoto #fineartphotgraphy #EastCoastKin #ECK #photography #photo #Bloomscrolling #flowers #flowerpower #Nikon #aperture
A purple flower with a yellow center, known as a Swan River Daisy, is seen front and center while the background is completely out of focus—just pastel tones of mostly sand color, with some green and purple
March 15, 2026 at 4:03 PM
kafkaesque2024.bsky.social
When pops of color turn an ordinary garage into Pop-Art, that's #AoFoto

I'm starting to really love #IndustrialPhotography. Suddenly seeing everything w/ a new eye. All the LINES! 😍

#UrbanGaze #StreetPhotography #Architecture #DepthOfField #AlphabetChallenge #WeekLforLookingIn
#ECK #Photography
A close-up shot captures a starkly modern, industrial parking garage with a strong emphasis on selective focus and high-contrast color palettes. The foreground is dominated by the curved, glossy black metal slats of a bench, which are rendered in sharp detail, reflecting the ambient light with a sleek sheen. In dramatic contrast, the background is heavily blurred using a shallow depth of field, transforming an outdoor parking area into a painterly mix of shapes and colors. The color story relies on a vibrant interplay of primary tones: brilliant, saturated yellow security posts and stark orange traffic cones pop vividly against a cool, diffused electric blue backdrop.
September 25, 2026 at 2:27 AM
bloodraynes.bsky.social
Morning #BlueSky ☕️ & welcome to this silent sentinel as it watches over our local ancient cemetery. Have a reflective day friends ☺️ #ECK #ThickTrunkTuesday #ClassicMono
#Photography #Cemetery #Ancient
#PhotographyOfBlueSky #Ireland
#PhotographersOfBlueSky #Texture
#Shadow #Lighting #DepthOfField
Our atmospheric photograph captures an old cemetery, dominated by the immense, weathered trunk of a mature tree. The image is presented in a rich sepia tone, giving it a timeless, nostalgic, almost haunting quality. In the centre of the photograph stands the tree, its thick, deeply ridged bark revealing years of growth and exposure to the elements. The trunk rises from the lower foreground and divides into several substantial branches, which spread outwards and upwards. A network of twisting, slender branches creates a dense canopy of shadows, obscuring much of the sky above. To the left of the tree, rows of weathered gravestones extend into the background. Some are tall and ornate, featuring decorative stonework and pointed tops, while others are smaller and more subdued. The pale stone contrasts with the dark tree trunk and surrounding shadows. On the right, a narrow, gently curving pathway leads deeper into the cemetery, disappearing among additional gravestones and trees. The path is bordered by grass, low vegetation, and patches of shadow. Soft, diffused light filters through the branches, illuminating parts of the tree's textured bark and the distant headstones. The lower portion of the image is particularly dark, with the tree's roots and surrounding vegetation fading into deep shadow. This contrast between light and darkness creates a sense of solitude, reflection, and the passage of time. Overall, the photograph portrays the cemetery as a quiet place where nature and memory coexist, with the ancient tree standing as a powerful symbol of endurance, remembrance, and the enduring passage of generations. Finally, our picture today is finished with a simple white border frame.
September 22, 2026 at 9:09 AM
anitasagastegui.bsky.social
California Poppy, abstracted

Our beautiful, humble state flower

#MacroMonday #Nikon #macro #macrophotography #close-up #poppy #WestCoastKin #UnJourUnePhoto #nikon #photography #fineartphotgraphy #California #nature #naturephotography #Bloomscrolling #flowers #flowerpower #aperture #depthoffield
The edges of two orange petals of a California poppy are in focus; the rest of the flower, and the grass among it, are seen out of focus due to a shallow depth of field
March 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM
anitasagastegui.bsky.social
Oxalis corniculata-Creeping woodsorrel

#MacroMonday #Nikon #macro #macrophotography #close-up #lowlightphotography #WestCoastKin #UnJourUnePhoto #nikon #photography #fineartphotgraphy #ThePhotoHour #nature #naturephotography #yellow #Bloomscrolling #flowers #flowerpower #aperture #depthoffield
Twin yellow Creeping Woodsorrel flowers in macro in the foreground. In the background out-of-focus green and brown
March 2, 2026 at 3:56 PM
pocket-ireland.com
'Tis the Season # 5. The Holly and the Ivy. #holly #hollyleaves #ivy #naturefocus #greenfoliage #moodynature #forestmagic #planttexture #evergreen #woodland #leafy #shiny #botanical #depthoffield #naturecloseup #smartphonephotography #photography
A close-up vertical shot focusing on a cluster of dark green holly leaves with sharp, spiky edges. The waxy surface of the leaves reflects the light, creating bright highlights that contrast with the deep shadows. The background is a soft blur of brown tree bark with ivy leaves crawling up it and other dappled forest greenery, emphasising the sharp detail of the foreground leaves.
December 3, 2025 at 8:48 AM
anitasagastegui.bsky.social
A fine line

#MacroMonday #MinimalMonday

#Rose #macro #macrophotography #close-up #Bloomscrolling #flowers #abstractphoto #NatureArt #nikon #pasteltones #minimal #aperture #WestCoastKin #minimalism #depthoffield #photography #abstract #UnJourUnePhoto #fineartphotgraphy #minimalist
A white rose with pink edges is seen in macro, with shallow depth of field, so that only the edge of one petal is in focus
February 2, 2026 at 4:11 PM
anitasagastegui.bsky.social
#Jagged

Captured at the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers

#BlueSkyArtShow #WestCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #blueskyartists #photographersofbluesky #artshow #macro #macrophotography #close-up #Botanica #NatureArt #naturephotography #Nikon #depthoffield
The spikes of an agave plant seen in macro with shallow depth of field
August 9, 2025 at 8:49 AM
anitasagastegui.bsky.social
Mauve African Daisy - Osteospermum

#MacroMonday #macro #macrophotography #close-up #Bloomscrolling #flowers #nikon #nikond850 #flowerpower #WestCoastKin #onlybeautifulthings #fineartphotgraphy #depthoffield
Flower known as the Mauve African Daisy. Its petals are closed. Shot in close-up, with a shallow depth of field for a blurred background.
July 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
feralpassenger.bsky.social
You can't see it in this image, but there is a space heater blasting at me.

Probably the only way I can pose comfortably in the winter, even indoors.

#impliednude #boudoirnude #nudeportrait #furrug #naturalbeauty #modelgirl #shallowfocus #depthoffield #studionude
March 7, 2026 at 9:45 PM
anitasagastegui.bsky.social
Golden Poppy

#MacroMonday #Bloomscrolling #flowers #flowerpower #macrophotography #close-up #depthoffield #WestCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #onlybeautifulthings
A golden California poppy with green grass as background, seen with a very shallow depth of field
August 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
bloodraynes.bsky.social
Morning #BlueSky ☕️ & welcome to a hot sunny shot in colourful Carlow in Ireland. Have a glowing day my friends 😌 #ECK #Photography #Pride #BlueSkyArtShow #summer #Ireland #SensoryArt #traffic #MixedMedia52 #lines #PhotographyOfBlueSky #PhotographersOfBlueSky #AOFoto #UrbanPhotography #DepthOfField
A bright, colourful street scene in Carlow, Ireland, photographed on a hot, sunny day. The image looks toward the façade of a distinctive building painted pale sky blue, with a vivid golden yellow front door surrounded by an ornate, weathered yellow stone arch. Above the door is a semicircular fanlight window, while two tall black-framed windows with horizontal blinds sit higher on the wall. To the left of the doorway stands a black and white striped pedestrian crossing pole, topped with a round yellow Belisha beacon. Strong sunlight illuminates the building and pavement, creating crisp shadows and highlighting the warm colours. In the foreground, the zebra crossing stretches across the road. Alongside the traditional white crossing stripes is a striking rainbow-painted section, with broad bands of purple, blue, green, yellow, orange and red adding a vibrant splash of colour to the dark road surface. The combination of the brilliant blue wall, yellow doorway, golden sunlight and rainbow crossing gives the photograph a cheerful, summery and distinctly colourful character. Capturing a small but eye-catching moment of everyday life on a sunny Carlow street. Finally, our picture today is finished with a white border frame.
August 29, 2026 at 8:43 AM
anitasagastegui.bsky.social
Bud of a Pincushion - Scabiosa atropurpurea

#Bloomscrolling #flowers #nikon #WestCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #blueskyartists #naturephotography #NatureArt #thewildimages #aperture #depthoffield #creativephotography
A pincushion flower bud captured with low depth of field so that the background is a blur of greens and reds
May 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
bloodraynes.bsky.social
Morning #BlueSky ☕️ Walk with me now along the golden coastline of gorgeous Ireland. Have a fabulous day friends 😌 #ECK #RockinTuesday
#TidesOutTuesday #ColorADay #BlueTue #Photography #Coastal
#PhotographyOfBlueSky #Ireland #DepthOfField #CoastalPhotography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Ocean #Waves
Our tranquil coastal scene stretches beneath a vast, cloudless blue sky. The photograph is composed vertically, with the horizon positioned low in the frame, giving the sky a strong sense of openness and scale. In the foreground, shallow seawater gently washes over a sandy beach. Small, foamy waves curl diagonally from the lower right toward the centre of the image. The wet sand has a warm golden-brown and slightly pinkish hue, with delicate patterns left behind by the retreating water. Along the left side, the beach extends into the distance, scattered with numerous small, dark pebbles and stones. The shoreline curves gently toward a distant point, where a small white structure can just be seen. The sea occupies the right-hand side, its surface calm and subtly textured, shifting from pale, translucent water near the shore to deeper blue toward the horizon. The distant horizon is softened by a faint haze, creating an impression of immense space and serenity. The image conveys quietness, solitude and the timeless rhythm of the sea, with the expansive blue sky contrasting beautifully against the warm tones of the beach. Finally, today’s picture is finished with a simple white border frame.
September 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
future-echoes.bsky.social
Bluebells #flowers #spring #bluebells #nature #bokeh #depthoffield #photo #photography
May 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
lettielovesyou.bsky.social
A honey bee just working.

#honeybee #flower #pollen #spring #workingbees #nature #outdoors #shotoftheday #shotoniphone #photography #photographer #depthoffield #blur
March 28, 2025 at 8:17 PM
lindaking78.bsky.social
Up close with an American Crow…took all my zoom but it seemed OK with people…maybe a resident at Sportsman State Park, Yakima…
#birds #depthoffield #BirdsofBlueSky
#photography #WestCoastPhotography
#easternWashington #closeup
#birdsoftheworld #gettoknownature
August 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
txnroo.bsky.social
flowers for your Friday 🌸 | 📸: canon 6d

#flowers#bloomscrolling#pink#花#fleurs#green#florals#pretty#depthoffield#picoftheday#onlybeautifulthings#photography#filmlookalike#flashes#nature#scenery#niceshot#foto#photographie#lookslikefilm #artsky#photooftheday#photoart#travel#bskyart#unjourunephoto
Pink flowers in foreground and background
June 13, 2025 at 5:40 PM
coloradobierdo.bsky.social
#texture #legs #twomodels #stickings #art #fineart #depthoffield #photoshoot #fotoshoot #foot #feet #boudoir #fetish
August 29, 2026 at 10:56 AM
txnroo.bsky.social
some flowers for your tuesday | 📸: canon 6d
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#picoftheday #onlybeautifulthings #landscapephotography #filmlookalike #flashes #nature #scenery #niceshot #foto #photographie #lookslikefilm #artsky #photooftheday #photoart #travel #bskyart #beautiful #floral #vacation #daisies #depthoffield #yellow
Yellow flowers in a field
April 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
future-echoes.bsky.social
Blue #flowers #bluebells #spring #nature #bokeh #depthoffield #photo #photography
May 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
isabelcaves.bsky.social
Dandelion seeds holding on in the wind.

#photography #EastCoastKin #macrophotography #flowerphotography #naturephotography #photographersofbluesky #nature #dandelion #seeds #depthoffield #spring
Close up of dandelion seeds against a pea green background.
October 19, 2025 at 11:44 PM
txnroo.bsky.social
flowers from santa cruz 🌸 | 📷: canon 6d

#beach#outdoors#picoftheday#onlybeautifulthings#bloomscrolling#depthoffield#unjourunephoto #artsky #bskyart #foto #photographie#westcoastkin#softlight#shootfilm #california #landscape #bloomscrolling #floral #pink #purple #花 #fleurs
This vertical close-up captures several delicate, pale purple flowers with golden-pink centers blooming along slender, brown stems against a soft, blurred background. The image has a dreamy, vintage quality with muted tones and a hazy light that emphasizes the soft textures of the petals and the rounded flower buds. The warm, nostalgic lighting and shallow depth of field create a cinematic feel, focusing on the intricate details of the blossoms while the rest of the greenery fades into a gentle wash of color.
March 23, 2026 at 7:06 PM
bloodraynes.bsky.social
Morning #BlueSky ☕️ & welcome to the grand town-hall in Carlow, Ireland which is strategically placed next door to a pub 😉 Have a great day friends ☺️ #UrbanGaze #EastCoastKin
#PalacesAndGardens #GrandEstates
#Photography #Ireland #DepthOfField #PhotographyOfBlueSky #DeepSky
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
Our photograph shows the grand Town Hall of Carlow, Ireland, viewed straight on from ground level, giving the building a dignified and imposing presence. The Town Hall is a two storey historic structure finished in pale cream stone, with neatly defined corner blocks and smooth, symmetrical lines. Its façade is balanced and formal, reflecting civic importance. At the centre of the building is a dark, solid wooden entrance door, slightly recessed and reached by a short ramp with metal railings, making the entrance accessible. Above the door, the words “TOWN HALL” are carved clearly into the stone. A traditional black lantern-style light hangs over the doorway, adding to the old-world character. Tall, arched windows dominate the front of the building. On the ground floor, the windows are rectangular with rounded tops, while the upper-floor windows are taller and more elegant, each framed in pale stone with a semi-circular arch. The glass reflects muted daylight, suggesting an overcast or stormy atmosphere. The roof is dark slate, with decorative ironwork cresting along the roofline, hinting at 19th-century craftsmanship. To the right, an adjoining section of the building continues the same architectural style but with a slightly different roofline, adding visual interest while maintaining harmony. In the background to the far right, part of a neighbouring structure displays a Guinness sign, subtly grounding the scene in everyday Irish town life. The foreground is a wide cobbled square made of uneven, weathered stone, stretching toward the building and adding texture and depth. The stones appear slightly damp, as if after recent rain. Above everything looms a dramatic, dark blue-grey sky filled with heavy clouds. Overall, the image conveys civic pride, history, and solidity, with the Town Hall standing calmly beneath a moody Irish sky. Finally, our picture is finished with a simple, white border frame.
January 29, 2026 at 9:47 AM