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@mangled.me

Software developer, amateur musician, author, and photographer. Passionate about ecological sustainability, equitable wealth distribution, and fostering independence and freedom for Scotland as part of a fairer, freer world. https://www.mangled.me

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A vibrant orange park bench photographed at an angle, bathed in warm sunlight against a dark grassy background. The bench has horizontal metal slats and curved armrests, with blue graffiti visible on the right side.

A vibrant orange park bench photographed at an angle, bathed in warm sunlight against a dark grassy background. The bench has horizontal metal slats and curved armrests, with blue graffiti visible on the right side.

Bench #peergroupweekly #ColorADay #OrangeSun #Photography

08.03.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A bar chart showing the number of posts having the tag #BlueSkyArtShow **and** each weekly theme tag. The last art show theme of #Flowing received 954 posts and the prior show theme of #Round received 1301 posts.

A bar chart showing the number of posts having the tag #BlueSkyArtShow **and** each weekly theme tag. The last art show theme of #Flowing received 954 posts and the prior show theme of #Round received 1301 posts.

A graph showing the posts per hour across global Saturday. It shows a peak around ~2pm UTC +0.

A graph showing the posts per hour across global Saturday. It shows a peak around ~2pm UTC +0.

A graph showing the likes per hour across global Saturday. It shows a peak around ~2pm UTC +0.

A graph showing the likes per hour across global Saturday. It shows a peak around ~2pm UTC +0.

A stacked bar chart showing how many of the people posting in a week were new when compared to the week before. For this week the total unique author count was 597.

A stacked bar chart showing how many of the people posting in a week were new when compared to the week before. For this week the total unique author count was 597.

The stats for the #BlueSkyArtShow theme of #Flowing - Covering posts with **both** of these tags for the global Saturday (UTC+14 to UTC-12).

08.03.2026 20:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank-you, silhouetted bird shots are becoming a slight obsession with me at the moment!

07.03.2026 15:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

😍great shot.

07.03.2026 15:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ™

07.03.2026 11:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank-you Anna πŸ™

07.03.2026 11:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@gin1902.bsky.social & Jon (@churchstreetimages.com), thank-you for the re-posts.

07.03.2026 11:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ™

07.03.2026 11:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank-you, I love this image too πŸ™

07.03.2026 11:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Turbulent water surges and flows through a narrow rocky channel, amber foam churning violently where a blockage forces the river into a powerful cascade, dark wet stone rising on either side above the rushing water.

Turbulent water surges and flows through a narrow rocky channel, amber foam churning violently where a blockage forces the river into a powerful cascade, dark wet stone rising on either side above the rushing water.

Surge #Flowing #BlueSkyArtShow #ArtYear #Photography

07.03.2026 00:08 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Turbulent streams of water cascade vertically through darkness, their chaotic ribbons of light twisting and flowing against a pure black background.

Turbulent streams of water cascade vertically through darkness, their chaotic ribbons of light twisting and flowing against a pure black background.

Unraveling #Flowing #BlueSkyArtShow #Abstract #Photography

07.03.2026 00:07 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank-you, I find this minimal theme really hard, and I really appreciate the feedback.

02.03.2026 22:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A black vertical line runs through the center of a white frame. The line is broken approximately at the midpoint, with the upper and lower sections slightly misaligned or offset from each other, creating a subtle gap and displacement.

A black vertical line runs through the center of a white frame. The line is broken approximately at the midpoint, with the upper and lower sections slightly misaligned or offset from each other, creating a subtle gap and displacement.

Displacement #MinimalMonday #Photography

02.03.2026 21:48 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Hopeful :-)

01.03.2026 23:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank-you Jon, its my pleasure, its a great community you have created, and the show has pushed me to be more creative with my photography.

01.03.2026 21:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A bar chart showing the number of posts having the tag #BlueSkyArtShow **and** each weekly theme tag. The last art show theme of #Round received 1301 posts and the prior show theme of #Two received 1277 posts.

A bar chart showing the number of posts having the tag #BlueSkyArtShow **and** each weekly theme tag. The last art show theme of #Round received 1301 posts and the prior show theme of #Two received 1277 posts.

A graph showing the posts per hour across global Saturday. It shows a peak around ~4pm UTC +0.

A graph showing the posts per hour across global Saturday. It shows a peak around ~4pm UTC +0.

A graph showing the likes per hour across global Saturday. It shows a peak around ~2pm UTC +0.

A graph showing the likes per hour across global Saturday. It shows a peak around ~2pm UTC +0.

A stacked bar chart showing how many of the people posting in a week were new when compared to the week before. For this week the total unique author count was 715.

A stacked bar chart showing how many of the people posting in a week were new when compared to the week before. For this week the total unique author count was 715.

The stats for the #BlueSkyArtShow theme of #Round - Covering posts with **both** of these tags for the global Saturday (UTC+14 to UTC-12).

01.03.2026 19:09 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank-you, I learned something new, there's something magical about bubbles, I can see how it would help children.

28.02.2026 14:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Anna, making this took me back to childhood.

28.02.2026 10:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A dense cluster of perfectly round soap bubbles float against a dramatic overcast sky, with bare winter trees visible in soft focus behind them. The bubbles vary in size, with one large iridescent bubble prominent in the centre-right, its rainbow-edged surface reflecting the blue-grey sky. A dark silhouette of rooftops runs along the bottom edge.

A dense cluster of perfectly round soap bubbles float against a dramatic overcast sky, with bare winter trees visible in soft focus behind them. The bubbles vary in size, with one large iridescent bubble prominent in the centre-right, its rainbow-edged surface reflecting the blue-grey sky. A dark silhouette of rooftops runs along the bottom edge.

Blown About #Round #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography

28.02.2026 00:02 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

No worries, and yes if I start one I will ping you.

26.02.2026 21:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’―% they are great cameras. I'm secretly hoping they release an x-pro4 this year (and its good), I have squirreled some money away.

26.02.2026 21:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A striking black and white upward-looking photograph of approximately 20 birds in mid-flight, rendered as dark silhouettes against a deep, gradient sky. A large, glowing sun dominates the upper left, casting a halo of light. Fluffy clouds frame the lower corners of the image. The birds are scattered across the frame at various heights and angles, some with wings fully spread, capturing a sense of freedom and movement.

A striking black and white upward-looking photograph of approximately 20 birds in mid-flight, rendered as dark silhouettes against a deep, gradient sky. A large, glowing sun dominates the upper left, casting a halo of light. Fluffy clouds frame the lower corners of the image. The birds are scattered across the frame at various heights and angles, some with wings fully spread, capturing a sense of freedom and movement.

Flock #Februarty2026 #Flight #Photography

25.02.2026 22:35 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Near my "stomping ground" :-) if you ever fancy a wander and photograph "things" (may-be when the weather picks up) in this area then ping me. I've been considering an Edinburgh photography club here on BS.

25.02.2026 21:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm still on my XT-2, I love it, and I keep thinking how long will it last πŸ₯²

25.02.2026 21:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Three streetlights appear as thin vertical lines topped with bright white lights against a completely black night sky. They are arranged in descending height from left to right, with the tallest on the left and the shortest on the right. Each lamp appears as a glowing point above a barely visible pole. The lights occupy only a small portion of the upper-center area of the frame, surrounded by vast darkness.

Three streetlights appear as thin vertical lines topped with bright white lights against a completely black night sky. They are arranged in descending height from left to right, with the tallest on the left and the shortest on the right. Each lamp appears as a glowing point above a barely visible pole. The lights occupy only a small portion of the upper-center area of the frame, surrounded by vast darkness.

Solitude #MinimalMonday #Photography

23.02.2026 21:46 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A bar chart showing the number of posts having the tag #BlueSkyArtShow **and** each weekly theme tag. The last art show theme of #Two received 1277 posts and the prior show theme of #Wood received 1190 posts.

A bar chart showing the number of posts having the tag #BlueSkyArtShow **and** each weekly theme tag. The last art show theme of #Two received 1277 posts and the prior show theme of #Wood received 1190 posts.

A graph showing the posts per hour across global Saturday. It shows a peak around ~2pm UTC +0.

A graph showing the posts per hour across global Saturday. It shows a peak around ~2pm UTC +0.

A graph showing the likes per hour across global Saturday. It shows a peak around ~2pm & ~8pm UTC +0.

A graph showing the likes per hour across global Saturday. It shows a peak around ~2pm & ~8pm UTC +0.

A stacked bar chart showing how many of the people posting in a week were new when compared to the week before. For this week the total unique author count was 719.

A stacked bar chart showing how many of the people posting in a week were new when compared to the week before. For this week the total unique author count was 719.

The stats for the #BlueSkyArtShow theme of #Two - Covering posts with **both** of these tags for the global Saturday (UTC+14 to UTC-12).

22.02.2026 20:10 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A high contrast black and white photograph of an outdoor concrete chess table with two facing seats, empty and unoccupied. A chessboard pattern is visible on the table surface. The scene is dramatically lit, with deep black shadows in the surrounding trees and foreground, and a stark white rendered wall behind. The shadow of the table and seats is cast sharply onto the wall. The image explores the theme of two through absence β€” two seats, two sides of a game, two players who are no longer there. The atmosphere is quiet and melancholic, suggesting a encounter that has ended, or perhaps one yet to begin.

A high contrast black and white photograph of an outdoor concrete chess table with two facing seats, empty and unoccupied. A chessboard pattern is visible on the table surface. The scene is dramatically lit, with deep black shadows in the surrounding trees and foreground, and a stark white rendered wall behind. The shadow of the table and seats is cast sharply onto the wall. The image explores the theme of two through absence β€” two seats, two sides of a game, two players who are no longer there. The atmosphere is quiet and melancholic, suggesting a encounter that has ended, or perhaps one yet to begin.

The Unplayed Game #Two #BlueSkyArtShow #ClassicMono #urbanphotography #Photography

21.02.2026 00:03 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A low-angle photograph of tram tracks embedded in concrete, shot in warm natural colour. Two tracks diverge from a single point, one curving left and one curving right β€” a visual metaphor for two directions, two choices, two journeys. The rusty brown rails contrast with the grey concrete surface. The image is subtly darkened at the edges, drawing focus to the point of divergence at the centre of the frame.

A low-angle photograph of tram tracks embedded in concrete, shot in warm natural colour. Two tracks diverge from a single point, one curving left and one curving right β€” a visual metaphor for two directions, two choices, two journeys. The rusty brown rails contrast with the grey concrete surface. The image is subtly darkened at the edges, drawing focus to the point of divergence at the centre of the frame.

Either/Or #Two #BlueSkyArtShow #urbanphotography #Photography

21.02.2026 00:02 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@earthlingnoreally.bsky.social @alinagrafik.bsky.social thank-you for the re-posts.

20.02.2026 23:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

@martini-shot.bsky.social thank-you for the re-post.

20.02.2026 23:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0