The Douglas DC‑3 is a twin‑engine, propeller‑driven airliner introduced in the mid‑1930s. It was built by the Douglas Aircraft Company and quickly became the backbone of early commercial aviation. #douglas #dc3 #airplane #history #plane #sky #clouds #aviation #photos #photography #propeller #engine

Sometimes a "galaxy" shows up in weird places! #photos #photography #plantphotos #succulent #green #wet #plant #raindrops #vibrant #blueskyartshow

Close up of a hoverfly on red and yellow chrysanthemum #BlueSkyArtShow #Vibrant #HoverFly #CloseUp #Photos #Photography #Flower #Fly #Macro #Insect #Red #Yellow #Colorful

On the banks of Patricia Lake looking over rock flour tinted spring water reflecting dark snow-dusted Pyramid Mountain and vibrant green Birch trees... wow- what a view! #CanadianRockies #PyramidMountain #BirchTrees #Trees #Reflection #Photos #LandscapePhotos #Photography #BlueSkyArtShow #Vibrant

Wall Street at Bryce Canyon is a short slot‑canyon descent framed by towering orange‑red cliffs. #utah #brycecanyon #wallstreet #photos #landscapephotos #photography #nature #slotcanyon #canyon

This bighorn sheep was snapped in Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada near the Atlatl Rock. f/8 1/500s ISO 4000 348mm focal length Using Sony Full-frame Telephoto 100-400mm Zoom G Master lens #bighornsheep #sheep #animalphotos #photos #photography #closeup #horns #nevada #valleyoffire

An amazing natural "light show" in Destin at dawn in early January. #thegulf #destin #beach #sunrise #sunrisephotos #photography #photos #reflections #ripples #clouds

This year you took the #BlueSkyArtShow from an idea to an institution. Thank you so much to everyone who participates every week. There's more info in the comments. Most heart warming to me is how many people don't just post and run but stay and like others' work. 💙

There really isn’t a bad angle when taking a photo of Hallgrimskirkja. This was shot using a wideangle lens (16mm). #Wideangle #TravelPhotos #TravelPhotography #Hallgrimskirkja #Reykjavik #Iceland #Photos #Photography #Poppies #Church #BlueSkyArtShow #OpenHouse

Just a couple of Icelandic horses. This shot was taken near Lake Mývatn. #lakemyvatn #myvatn #iceland #horses #photos #animalphotos #photography #lookingleft #travelphotos

Nothing better than ending the day on the beach at sunset. This shot was taken at Seaside in Florida. #thegulf #seaside #beach #sunset #sunsetphotos #photography #photos #waves #surf #clouds

And for my last #FavoriteThings post in the series of 3 - you can't beat a good cocktail (Negroni) at a rooftop bar in Florence while the sun is setting with a backdrop like this! #BlueSkyArtShow #Photos #Photography #TravelPhotography #Negroni #Cocktail #Italy #Florence #ToscaAndNinos

When it comes to #FavoriteThings, along with my previous post (one of our aussies), travel has to be next on the list... and Lake Como in spring with its pollarded plane trees etc. is pure magic! #BlueSkyArtShow #Travel #LandscapePhotos #Photography #Photos #Mountains #SnowCapped #PlaneTrees #Italy

If you’ve been good Santa may just bring you one of these #FavoriteThings - beware: never get them wet, keep them away from bright light, and never feed them after midnight! OK, so they don’t turn into gremlins... but they are a hand full! #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography #Photos #Puppy #Aussie #Dog

One of America’s earliest tourist attractions, the Natural Bridge in Virginia is a 215-foot-high natural limestone arch carved by Cedar Creek. #umbrella #tourists #naturephotography #landscapephotography #streetphotography #photography #photos #nature #naturalbridge #virginia #usa #people

The first meerkat to emerge from the burrow cautiously assesses surroundings. When it sees no predators it summons the rest and they slowly emerge to begin foraging while the sentry stands guard. #meerkat #animalphotography #scout #sentry #oudtshoorn #southafrica #travelphotos #photography #photos

One of the most fascinating skies I've ever witnessed was at Seaside in Destin in November 2016 at Bud & Alley's. #PurpleSky #Sky #BlueSkyArtShow #Photos #Photography #Sunset #Sea #SeaSide #Beach #Waves #BudAndAlleys #30A #Florida #USA #Gulf

Radiant skies at dawn in Oudtshoorn. Cars in line, waiting for the short drive to the viewing spot where meerkats would rise from their burrows. #BlueSkyArtShow #Sky #Dawn #Radiant #Meerkats #Cars #Reflection #Clouds #Photos #Photography #TravelPhotos #Sunrise #Oudtshoorn #SouthAfrica

This cute little yellow-pine chipmunk was sitting so nicely on this burnt fallen tree. Spotted while hiking the Tunnel Mountain trail in Banff. #banff #chipmunk #animalphotos #photography #photos #travelphotos #hiking #canada #tunnelmountain

Red and blue first-generation Fiat Pandas in “pole position” on Via Luigi Settembrini. Against the backdrop of Naples’ colorful facades, one old man sits on his balcony, quietly watching life roll by. #napoli #streetlife #fiatpanda #streetphotography #naples #photos #photography

The horizon burned gold, the sun a low orb spilling light across the gulf waters. An early morning swim in the glowing water in late November- truly exhilarating! #goldenorb #sun #seagull #earlymorning #swim #waves #sea #photography #beachphotography #photos #goldenwaves #early #morning

Unlike “followers” (for example, bison calves), deer fawns are “hiders,” staying put until strong enough to run. Mothers may leave them for up to 12 hours while foraging, returning periodically to nurse. #BlueskyArtShow #Small #Deer #GrandCanyon #Fawn #Hider #Photos #AnimalPhotography #Photography

I guess I should’ve waited for #caturday 🙂

Just a curious tabby cat and a light strip. #cat #reflection #hue #lightstrip #photos #photography #animalphotography #tabbycat

It was an electric night with a high frequency of lightning strikes. Also to take the shot: a tripod, 1/2s exposure, f/5.6, ISO 200, 16mm focal length. Obviously quite a bit of patience as well! #lightning #clouds #nightsky #storm #photos #photography #stormphotography #electric

Early morning light adding a golden tint to this browsing zebra- see the grass in its mouth? The safari experience at Nambiti was great (I've posted an earlier photo of the lion cub from this same place). #nambiti #safari #zebra #animalphotos #photography #photos #earlymorning #goldenhour

Bright colored buildings make Burano a stand-out site to visit around Venice. Legend has it that the fishermen painted their homes boldly so they were easy to find through fog and sea mist. #reflection #photos #photography #buildings #italy #burano #streetphotography #Bright #BlueskyArtShow

This little guy was most upset- cold, wet and separated from his mother. Nonetheless, the interaction was adorable- cries from the cub and responses from the mother. I think she was saying "Suck it up, Buttercup!" #rain #drenched #lion #cub #photos #photography #animalphotography #southafrica

Let’s call this one “Stop on Chapman’s Peak Drive.” It’s a road built for stopping, not rushing. Pause at one of the designated viewpoints to take in the sweeping ocean and mountain vistas. #chapmanspeakdrive #stop #sign #bluesky #mountains #capetown #southafrica #photos #photography #travel

An old photo (taken back in 2014) of the Sturgeon Moon. #evening #blueskyartshow #supermoon #sturgeonmoon #moon #photos #photography #nightshot #nightsky

Nothing like a good #Evening bonfire for a social gathering - it is a tribal, ritualistic experience that can't be beat... #BlueSkyArtShow #photography #nightmagic #bonfire #fire #embers #flames

View from the top of Zugspitze. The name likely derives from the paths of snow avalanches, which are known as "Züge" in German. #zugspitze #landscapephotos #photos #photography #picoftheday #mountains #snow #peaks #germany

Aloes at God's Window bloom dramatically along these cliffs, adding bursts of color to one of the most iconic viewpoints. Definitely thinking about returning here some day... #aloes #godswindow #southafrica #blyderivercanyon #photography #flowers #naturephotography #landscapephotography

Early morning on the beach- taken shortly at around 6:15 am. The sun's reflection on the water transformed it into liquid gold. And just in case you're wondering, this seagull was not added to the shot! #destin #florida #seagull #sunrisephotography #goldenhour #photography #beachphotography

Icelandic sheep are remarkably well-adapted to wet and cold climates, thanks to their unique double-layered fleece that keeps them warm and dry even in harsh weather. This shot was taken near Húsavík. #sheep #iceland #spring #wet #rain #greengrass #photography #animalphotography

Energetic blue merle #Aussie going #Vertical to get the ball. This is a real action shot- you can see bits of grass seemingly suspended in the air along with a string of saliva! (maybe you won't want to zoom in!) #australianshepherd #dog #BlueSkyArtShow #photos #photography #animals #pets #jump

An afternoon spent exploring the Trastevere neighbourhood in Rome led to the discovery of Roman parrots! We stopped for a bit to watch them. It was fascinating! One did a #Vertical drop from a drainpipe- what a wild little acrobat! #BlueSkyArtShow #photos #photography #animal #parrot #bird #italy

On the way to Borgarfjarðarhöfn this beautiful horse was standing at the Breiðavað farm fence behind a bed of purple lupines. Wow! #horse #lupines #naturephotography #animals #photos #photography #iceland #travel #horsephotography #icelandichorse #exploreiceland #wanderlust #travelphotography

Just some cosmos spotted on the side of the road on the way down to Sodwana to scuba dive. #flowers #cosmos #pink #photography #photos #nature #southafrica

An absolutely magical place in Iceland: Fellsfjara or Diamond Beach in Iceland. This was taken late in the evening back in May to get the glow from remaining light low on the horizon. #BlueSkyArtShow #Glow #Ice #Diamond #Iceland #Photos #Photography #Cold #Magical #Travel

Getting up early in Punta Cana can be rewarded with gold skies silhouetting palm fronds. To add to the tranquility of the moment the waves of the Caribbean lap on the shoreline reflecting that same beautiful sky. #beach #photos #photography #palms #sunrise #puntacana #waves #sea #caribbean #travel

Burano is a work of art- especially right after the rain with puddles reflecting the candy-colored homes. Legend has it that the fishermen painted their homes boldly so they were easy to find through fog and sea mist. #reflections #photos #photography #colorpop #fishermen #buildings #italy #burano

This time of year is perfect to get out there and enjoy the milder temperatures, go on a few hikes, enjoy the seasonal change of colors and maybe sit back and relax sipping a glass of wine. #BlueSkyArtShow #Relax #fall #autumn #maple #leaves #colorchange #photos #photography #nature #bokeh #trees

Silhouetted beach grasses and a dilapidated wooden fence enhance this Destin sunset photo #photos #photography #landscapephotography #beachgrass #silhouette #sunset #beach

Stawamus Chief (“The Chief”) is a massive granite monolith in Squamish, BC. It rises dramatically from the surrounding landscape, especially when viewed from the Sea to Sky Highway, which runs right past its base. #thechief #squamish #canada #seatosky #photos #photography #landscapephotography

A charming relic of pre-automobile life: the ferri (or horse tie rings). These can be seen throughout the Tuscan city of Siena. #tuscany #siena #photos #photography #ferri #horsetie #ring #italy

Vík is a beautiful little village in Iceland and the church is striking with its red roof and steeple. On this visit the lupines added a nice foreground and the 3 columns of volcanic rock (Reynisdrangar) provided a great backdrop. #víkurkirkja #vik #iceland #photos #photography #landscapephotos

An adventure awaits! The recommended mode of transport: a donkey cart. The Zulu village was nestled in the valley beyond, along this winding road. It was a wild experience and highly recommended to immerse yourself in the culture. #BlueSkyArtShow #TheRoad #zulu #southafrica #photography #photos

Each place to see puffins in Iceland is unique and you should definitely try and see them wherever you can, but Borgarfjörður Eystri is probably the best spot because there are so many of them and it is easily accessible. #iceland #photos #photography #puffins #travelphotos #wildlife #birds

Driving along the ring road in Iceland you just may see reindeer! This one was spotted in the Austurland region of Iceland near Stafafell. #iceland #travelphotos #photos #photography #animals #reindeer #lupines #austurland #ringroad