The mystery of coastal tafoni.

A double exposure showing the juxtaposition between soft and hard.

The fascinating geology of the California coast. No matter how many times I photograph the same location, there is always something new to be found.

An ocean canopy. Bull kelp thriving in the beautiful blue waters of the Monterey Bay. The kelp’s pneumatocyst, a gas filled bladder, helps it stay afloat on the ocean’s surface aiding in photosynthesis process.

I’m excited to have come first place in the Woodlands category in the @natural-landscapes.bsky.social awards with this photo ‘Remnant of time’. It was taken on an exceptionally cold morning with a thick frost encrusting the Caledonian forest. Congrats to other winners, organisers and judges. #nlpa

An image from my recent small collection titled “Spessartine” which showcases this unique colored sand. The manganese garnet found along the coastal bluffs break down into tiny vibrant particles that resemble glitter.

A tiny piece of giant kelp washed up during low tide.

A colorful array of stones just below the surface of a creek.

A macro image of the shedding phase of a mature Manzanita tree. If you look closely on the upper right portion you can see an ant wedging herself between the bark.

Some very unique sedimentary sandstone with remaining pockets of water from the receding tide along the California coast

The beautiful geology of the desert

Enjoying the way the light plays in this small section of tafoni

A small piece of driftwood

Nature’s mind melting patterns. All I did was patiently wait and press a button

A peaceful moment along the McKenzie River before setting up camp.

A study during the annual shedding phase of mature Manzanitas

42/365 Foxgloves, Digitalis purpurea #DorsetFlora

I find myself enjoying shooting in harsh afternoon light more and more

A small section of a very fascinating geological area along the California coast.

Suspended Stone

Dream Catcher

Martin is probably my favourite woodland photographer on Bluesky right now. @martinrak.bsky.social

An overnight freeze along a high desert wash

This one will mess with your head 🙌🏻 #abstract #abstractphotography #bluesky #fineart #art

MEZI MODŘÍNY… mlhavé dny s namrzlými stromy mám na focení moc rád 🇨🇿 #bluesky #photography #landscape #naturephotography #nature #art #minimalart #monochrome

In camera multiple exposure

Dissipating morning fog in the Santa Cruz mountains.

The swirling exposed root structure of a massive eucalyptus stump.

White Shores and Beyond - 2024 This year had very much been one where I really stopped trying to stick to one particular style of image and just opened up entirely to less obvious scenes. However, old habits die hard. Big, open, airy landscapes will always be my true love. #LandscapePhotography

Good morning BlueSky world! I have to say this place feels much better than being on IG or FB, etc. Let's hope this community continues to grows. There's SUCH a need for a healthier, more ethical place to share and discuss photography. Oh yeah, this is a pretty image from my trip to Utah fall

This sandstone was beautiful enough on its own but as the tide was rising, small waves starting cascading off adding an ethereal effect to the frame. #nature #sandstone

Still trying to figure this Bluesky-thing out (never really been Twitter user ..) - so reposting is just like sharing it? Anyways, let’s continue with the #woodland theme but make it fit the season. So here’s one of my favourite #winter woodland images from two years ago #landscapephotography

Sometimes it is better to look up!

A psychedelically detailed small piece of sandstone photographed during twilight to bring out the natural colors and eliminate contrasty shadows

I found it fascinating that the middle portion of the frame resembles the insect that created all of these intricate details….at least to me it does ;)

«Artwork of Nature II» A personal favourite from my Artwork of Nature project. Hope you enjoy to see it in here🙂 #nature

The beautifully sculptured badlands of Utah, inverted.

Pink sands from the weathering of Garnet mimicking the look of rolling hills.

The intricate details of a small section of decaying oak at twilight.

At least 50 million years in the making. It’s easy to get lost in this coastline’s unique beauty

Dramatic surface frost within a high desert wash

The beautiful weathering process of coastal sandstone as the low light dips below the horizon.