A few #birds I saw this past week #omsystem #mzuiko #birdphotography #photography #nature

Sunset yesterday at Clearwater Beach, Florida. Who needs filters when the sky puts on a show like this??? #sunset #photography #om1mk2 #BlueSkyArtShow #florida

Three great egrets sharing the same crown of mangroves, each lost in its own quiet ritual of preening and patience. #photography #blackandwhitephotography #birds #omsystem #mzuiko #BlueSkyArtShow

This red-winged black bird was perched on a branch in my backyard. His feet, beak and breast were covered with red mud. #birds #birdphotography #omsystem #birdsofBlueSky

Photos of my photographer buddy Bruno as we went to capture the sunset at Apúlia Beach in Northern Portugal #sunsetphotography #photography #BlueskyArtShow #portugal

Today’s episode of The Kingfisher Files! #OM1MK2 #mzuiko #birds #birdphotography #photography #BlueSkyArtShow

Where light met shadow on the quiet steps of a mountain sanctuary in Portugal, my niece sat for a moment between worlds—peace around her, the glow of her phone in her hands, and the soft hush of evening settling in. #om1mkii #photography #m.zuikolenses #BlueSkyArtShow

Fun day yesterday photographing kingfishers. #birds #birdphotography #kingfisherbird #colorphotography #om1mk2 #omsystem #riocavado #photography

The hooded crow (formerly Corvus cornix) also colloquially called just hoodie,[1] is a former Eurasian bird species in the genus Corvus. #birds #birdphotography #bird

The New Mosque originally named the Valide Sultan Mosque, Turkish: Valide Sultan Camii) and later New Valide Sultan Mosque after its partial reconstruction and completion between 1660 and 1665, is an Ottoman imperial mosque located in the Eminönü quarter of Istanbul, Turkey.

Istanbul, Türkiye. Brilliant city!

Photo taken through a very wet car window. Stone, water, and time — Istanbul never stands still. #StreetPhotography #IstanbulStreets #UrbanMoments #EverydayLife #CityAndSea #OM1MK2 #photography #turkiye

Istanbul Türkiye I love this city and it’s bustling vibes #OM1MK2 #m.zuiko #photography #travelturkiye #travelphotography #landscapephotography

Birds!!!! Beautiful birds. #birdphotography #birds #photography #omsystem #om1mkii #mzuiko #blueskyphotography

I love birds. Watching them is very relaxing and soothing for me #birds #birdphotography #nature #photography #nature #om1mkii #mzuiko #omsystem

The Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) is a small passerine bird in the tit family, Paridae. It is easily recognised by its blue and yellow plumage and small size. #birds #birdphotography #omsystem #om1mk2 #mzuiko #photography

Magical luminous foxes, Noite Branca. Braga, Portugal 2025

Oh deer! I saw the white-tailed deer hanging out in my backyard. #wildlife #wildlifephotography #animalpics #deer #photography #nature #omsystem #om1mkii #m.zuiko

Black-Eyed Susan. #photography #flowers #flowerpics #flowerphotography #gardens #m.zuiko #omsystem #om1mkii #olympus

The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) is a large species of goose with a black head and neck,white cheeks,white under its chin,and a brown body. It is native to the arctic and temperate regions of North America #birdpics #birds #birdphotography #photography #mzuiko #om1mkii #omsystem #BlueSkyArtShow

This is an image of a Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), Cávado River Portugal. #birds #kingfisher #birdphotography #photography #omsystem #mzuiko #om1mkii #CávadoRiver #Braga #bird #kingfisherbird

Youthful exuberance at the Douro River. The Douro flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Porto, the second largest city of Portugal. #black&whitephotography #photography #mzuiko #omsystem #monochrome

Dimorphotheca ecklonis, also known as Cape Marguerite, African daisy #flowers #flowerpic #flowerphotography ##gardens #Guimaraes #omsystem #om1mkii #mzuiko

Come upstairs….! #blackandwhitephotography #photography #Porto #mzuiko #omsystem #BlueSkyArtShow #streetphotography

Emerging from the shadows #B&Wphotography #blackandwhitephotography #photography #mzuiko #omsystem #om1mkii

A young female kingfisher at a pond in Braga, Portugal. #birds #birdphotography #Kingfisher #KingfisherBird #KingfisherLove #KingfisherPerch #BeautifulBirds #omsystem #om1mkii #mzuiko

A single velvet rose, its deep crimson petals unfolding like whispers in the dark — soft, rich, and impossibly elegant. #flowers #photography #VelvetRose #BlueskyBloom #CrimsonBeauty #FlowerPhotography #PetalPoetry #omsystem #mzuiko #BlueSkyArtShow #om1mkii

Tell me what you see in the comments please #bwphotography #sculpture #black&whitephotography #photography #streetphotography #churches #mzuiko #om1mkii #omsystem #BlueSkyArtShow #monochrome #photo

Abandoned building in downtown Braga, Portugal. #streetphotography #black&whitephotography #photography #omsystem #mzuiko #travelportugal #Braga #urbanphotography

Papaver rhoeas,common poppy,corn poppy, corn rose, field poppy, Flanders poppy, red poppy. In traditional folk medicine, it was used for gout, aches, and pains. The petals were used to create a syrup that was fed to children to help them sleep. #flowers #photography #omsystem #mzuiko

Delphinium elatum is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, known by the common names alpine delphinium. #flowers #photography #gardens #plants #mzuiko #omsystem #microfourthirds

Waterlily in afternoon sun! #waterlily #flowers #flower #photography #nature #omsystem #mzuiko #om1mkii

Warning: This plan is not endorsed by any real medical professional, gym, or mosquito. #comedy #LipoLiteByMosquito #WingedWeightWatchers #TinyVampireWeightLossPlan #KetoWithWings #KetoWithWings #BiteMeThin #SkeeterSlimDown #mosquito #laughteristhebestmedicine #MosquitoMakeover

The snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus). Most owls sleep during the day and hunt at night, but the snowy owl is often active during the day, especially in the summertime. #birds #birdphotography #photography #owls #omsystem #mzuiko #snowyowl #animals

A secretary bird eyes me with suspicion. #birds #birdphotography #secretarybird #omsystem #om1mkii

The Chapel of Bones is one of the best-known monuments in Évora, Portugal. The Chapel gets its name because the interior walls are covered and decorated with human skulls and bones. #bwphotography #photography #travelportugal #omsystem #mzuiko #evora #Portugal #blackandwhitephotography

A beautiful waterlily #Waterlily #Waterlilies #LilyOnTheWater #FloatingFlowers #photography #flowers #omsystem #mzuiko #on1mkii #BlueSkyArtShow

The Roman Temple of Évora, also referred to as the Templo de Diana (albeit wrongly, after Diana, the ancient Roman goddess of the moon, is an ancient temple in the Portuguese city of Évora #TravelPortugal #ancientrome #evora #photography #bwphotography #omsystem #travelphotography #history

Common yellow throat #bird #birds #birdpics #birdphotography #omsystem

Harris's hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus), formerly also known as bay-winged hawk or dusky hawk, and known in Latin America as the peuco! #bird #birds #birdphotography #photography #omsystem #om1mkii #wildlife

Three versions of the same rose. #rose #roses #flowerphoto #flowerphotography #flowerpic #omsystem #om1mkii #BlueSkyArtShow #summerblooms

As if one clown in her life were not enough! #streetphotography #photography #family #omsystem #om1mkii #clown

Water Lily #flower #waterlily #BlueSkyArtShow #photography #omsystem #om1mkii #flowerphotography

No need for chorus, crowd, or praise, You bloom through dusk and golden haze. A fleeting spark, a brief perfume— And yet, you fill the world with bloom. #flowers. #flowerphotography #photography #omsystem #blooms #roses #redrose

Eastern Gladious #flower #flowers #summerblooms #photography #BlueSkyArtShow #omsystem #gardens #plants

Candy Corn Plant (Manettia luteorubra), also sometimes known as Firecracker Vine. It gets its name because the tubular red and yellow flowers resemble pieces of candy corn. #flowerpower #flowers #plants #gardens #photography #flowerphotography #omsystem #om1mkii #PlantPhotography #NatureCaptured

Since there seems to be interest in Bonsai….! Here is a Hinoki False Cypress Chamaeccyparis Obtusa. Japan Cypress Family. This plant began its training in 1930 #bonsai #photography #omsystem #horticulture #BonsaiTree #BonsaiLife #BonsaiArt #BonsaiLovers #BonsaiWorld #BonsaiLove #MiniatureTree

BONSAI #photography #bonsai #omsystem #om1mkii #BlueSkyArtShow #horticulture

São João (Saint John the Baptist) Celebrated with great enthusiasm in Braga, with the Festa de São João a major event featuring traditional music, food, & fireworks. Pic below is one of the many vendors selling their wares. #saojoaofestival #photography #travelportugal #Braga #Portugal #omsystem