With everything that's going on in the world, stories unrelated to the news sometimes feel meaningless. But thankfully, nature has always been a refuge for us and all the wildlife that shares the planet with us. 📸 Mom #WorldWildlifeDay #Nature #Conservation #EastcoastKin #PhotographersUnited

I guess this is my version of the Windows Bliss. (Unedited) These hills will turn brown/yellow in a month or two. Savoring the green while it lasts. #BlueskyMonday #nature #EastcoastKin #WestcoastKin #PhotographersUnited

Found a heart near the bridge. #Stunday #AlphabetChallenge #WeekHforHs #ShowHeart #EastcoastKin #WestcoastKin #PhotographersUnited

The gentle disciplinarian... quietly nudging me to play some tunes so we can both feel better. #Caturday #CatsOfBluesky #EastcoastKin

Found a place to chill. Have a lovely weekend, everyone! #Scape #AlphabetChallenge #WeekHforHs #hills #nature #Spring #EastcoastKin #WestcoastKin #PhotographersUnited

Sharing one of my mom's old photos for a change, since it goes with the #BirdOfTheDay theme #WideOpenWings. She is undoubtedly a far better photographer than me, but she also got immensely lucky with this shot. :) Kanha National Park, India #Birds #Nature #EastcoastKin #PhotographersUnited

A glimpse of spring before everything turned cloudy again. #ColorADay #YellowThu #Spring #Nature #bloomscrolling #EastcoastKin #PhotographersUnited

Do these two delinquents count as #Borb? #BirdOfTheDay #gulls #EastcoastKin #WestcoastKin #PhotographersUnited

Why fly higher when you can pose for the photographer? #BirdOfTheDay #Gulls #WingedWednesday #Februarty2026 #Flight #EastcoastKin #WestcoastKin #PhotographersUnited

Somehow, a long jet contrail still makes me giddy like I'm 5 again. It helps me momentarily forget the constant circus we're living in. #Februarty2026 #Flight #EastcoastKin #WestcoastKin #ArtYear #PhotographersUnited

Seemed like he was trying to judge if I could feed him without being intimidated, while my brother was very grateful to be on the passenger side with his windows rolled up. 😂 #BirdOfTheDay #PowerPose #FeedingFrenzy #Birds #EastcoastKin #PhotographersUnited

Even the Light Fury can't escape the commute traffic. #AnimalArtTuesday #EastcoastKin #PhotographersUnited

I usually don't post videos here since the compression reduces quality, but I thought the high-speed chase of these sandpipers was worth sharing. Check out the speed in those tiny legs! :-) #Stunday #BirdOfTheDay #BirdsInTheirElement #Seabirds #GoldenHour #birds #EastcoastKin #PhotographersUnited

While one of us was focused on the sunset, the other was busy strutting around... I guess we were both in our element. #Stunday #BirdOfTheDay #BirdsInTheirElement #GoldenHour #birds #EastcoastKin #PhotographersUnited

The cherry blossoms have somehow managed to survive a week of rain and hailstorms. #Stunday #nature #bloomscrolling #PhotographersUnited #EastcoastKin

These two look happy after the rain. #BlueSkyArtShow #Two #nature #photography #bloomscrolling #EastcoastKin

I'm not a purist & fully support creators' freedom in adaptation, but it felt like Emerald Fennell & I read 2 completely different books. But if she made the film her 14-year-old self wanted, I guess it makes sense, since at that age, we often skip major parts we don't understand. #WutheringHeights

The contemplator #Caturday #CatsOfBluesky #EastcoastKin

A monochrome from Mother Nature (No edits) #Scape #ColorADay #BWFri #ClassicMono #EastcoastKin #PhotographersOfBluesky

A flight of pterodactyls #FlyDay #birds #Scape #EastcoastKin #WestcoastKin #PhotographersUnited

I kinda wish I was that pilot... #Scape #Stormclouds #SensoryArt #Empty #EastcoastKin #WestcoastKin #PhotographersUnited

I think gray skies are quite underrated, especially if they're rare where you live. #BlueSkyMonday #Stormclouds #Nature #WestcoastKin #EastcoastKin

Art always helps... Especially when you walk around a sculpture and find a panther and cupid eating grapes behind the God of Wine. Corneille van Cleve Bacchus and Ariadne, ca. 1704 Bronze #Stunday #Art #Sculpture #ArtYear #EastcoastKin

Felt quite fitting for today... #ColorADay #GreenSat #BlueSkyArtShow #Wood #FebruArty2026 #Feel #EastcoastKin #PhotographersOfBluesky

The photo looks all warm and peaceful, but where I was standing, the bitter wind was strong enough to blow me off the cliffs or at least snatch my phone and drop it in the Pacific. Thankfully, the wind didn't win. #Scape #EastcoastKin #WestcoastKin #Nature #PhotographersUnited

"If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit." — Banksy I need to rest you get some too💙

Almost a reflection of current times—turbulent yet beautiful. While we are facing so much hostility and division, I've also been equally inspired by the level of chivalry and solidarity I've seen in recent weeks. #EastcoastKin #WestcoastKin #Stunday #AlphabetChallenge #WeekDForDramatic #Sunset

Doodling to clear my mind... A word to the wise: Never show your model an unfinished portrait; they'll hate it, and you'll have to start all over again. (First time experimenting with Procreate brushes.) #Caturday #CatsOfBluesky #ArtYear #EastcoastKin #AlphabetChallenge #BonusDiptych

Over the past year, I've befriended this hawk that regularly appears during my walks, especially when I'm in a mood. Today, I was hoping to find a good movie in the theaters, & ofc, I ran into "H is for Hawk!" #FlyDay #Birds #EastcoastKin #JanuArty2026 #Connection #AlphabetChallenge #BonusDiptych

From my last visit to the Library of Congress. (Cell phone picture quality doesn't do justice to the intricate murals.) #Stunday #AlphabetChallenge #WeekBforBooks #EastcoastKin #library #architecture

He seemed tired of the paparazzi... but I was over 100 yards away, and he was even farther from his quite loud friends & family—definitely an introvert. Still, it was good to spend some time with him, away from everything... #BlueskyArtshow #One #nature #PhotographersOfBluesky #EastcoastKin

Another book by Elif Shafak. Even though I'm finding it hard to focus on books these days, Elif Shafak somehow manages to grab my attention and keep me occupied with her sweeping, multi-era storylines. #AlphabetChallenge #WeekBforBooks #EastcoastKin #booksky #Caturday

Revisiting this book I first read during Covid. It's a quick read since it's more like a long essay. Some points might seem obvious, but the way the author draws on her memories & uses certain metaphors makes it a poignant & engaging read. #AlphabetChallenge #WeekBforBooks #booksky #EastcoastKin

Grateful for anyone who's trying in their own way to bring some common sense & peace during these times... These Buddhist monks & their dog Aloka are definitely a shining light. Hope Aloka fully recovers from his recent surgery. ☮️🐾 📷 Walkforpeace.usa #WalkForPeace #HumansOfBluesky #EastcoastKin

"For whom the bell tolls;..." #BlueskyMonday #EastcoastKin #PhotographersUnited

Someone's not happy that Christmas ornaments are being packed away, especially since she uses them regularly as speed bags for her boxing training. #Caturday #CatsOfBluesky #EastcoastKin

It's always oddly comforting when he shows up out of nowhere, especially during weeks like this... #BirdOfTheDay #Feathers&Form #FlyDay #birds #nature #EastcoastKin

Rain or shine, love must triumph. Happy New Year, everyone!! ✨ #HumansOfBluesky #UrbanGaze #StreetPhotography #EastcoastKin #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited

The sky! (No edits) Goodbye 2025. #ColorADay #RedWed #Sunset #ArtYear #EastcoastKin #WestcoastKin #MobilePhotography #PhotographersOfBluesky #NewYearsEve

Too resilient or too vulnerable? I suppose he can be both... Happy Bluesky Monday, everyone! Thanks for being a terrific community that has kept me positively distracted this past year. 🫶🏼 #BlueskyMonday #PhotoHour #PhotographersOfBluesky #EastcoastKin

It's their world over here, and thankfully, I'm just a passerby. #Stunday #birds #photography #ColorADay #OrangeSun #EastcoastKin #nature #PhotographersUnited #BirdOfTheDay #serenity #favourite 🪶

"After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music." - Aldous Huxley

Thinking of one Christmas in NY when Santa decided to ditch his reindeer but still managed to deliver gifts for my cat, even though she wasn't a particularly well-behaved kid. Happy Christmas, everyone!🎄 #HumansOfBluesky #Urbangaze #EastcoastKin #SensoryArt #Joy #PhotographersOfBluesky

I know this season can be difficult if you're alone or feeling lonely in the crowd. Our struggles are not always obvious to everyone around us. Please try to be kind to yourselves. We all deserve kindness, love and respect. 🫂 ❤️ #EastCoastKin #Ireland

We live in turbulent times and we can't predict what might happen in 2026, but we can all aim to be kind, tolerant, honest and decent human beings. Hope all of you have a great Christmas and best wishes for the New Year. #HolidayRobin #birds #EastCoastKin #Christmas p.s. - feed the birds ☺️

I wonder if Robbia used a real person as the model for the Virgin Mary in this sculpture. Andrea della Robbia Virgin and Child with Putti, Ca. 1490-1495 Glazed terracotta Happy Christmas Eve to everyone who celebrates!🎄🫶🏼 ☮️ #Art #Christmas #Sculpture #ArtYear #EastcoastKin

Last night, while having one of the longest & most painful nights in the ER, I was forcing myself to think of some happy memories from this year, like this one. My brother & I out in the Pacific Ocean, Central Coast, CA. Wishing you all a healthy & joyful week ahead. #BlueskyMonday #EastcoastKin

This entire year felt like I was just following the headlights into the darkness. Then, the road really surprised me. #AlphabetChallenge #WeekYforYearPast #BlueSkyArtShow #OpenHouse #moments #Stunday #EastcoastKin

Christmas Eve from years ago. The most eclectic ornament collection, mostly gifted by friends and former colleagues, which makes them extra special. #BlueSkyArtShow #OpenHouse #XtraXmas #Decoration #SensoryArt #Moments #PhotographersOfBluesky