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Rosemarie

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Retired living on eastern Long Island,NY. enjoy gardening/landscaping, being in natural surroundings, fitness, 60s-70s 🎢, I take photos with Sony mirrorless and iPhone EastCoastKin member

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A willet standing next to a green-covered rock in shallow water. You can see seaweed below the surface at the top of the photo. The bird is tan and brown with longish legs and a long beak. Its body is facing mostly toward the camera with its head turned to the right.

A willet standing next to a green-covered rock in shallow water. You can see seaweed below the surface at the top of the photo. The bird is tan and brown with longish legs and a long beak. Its body is facing mostly toward the camera with its head turned to the right.

Wading willet

I went to Cesar Chavez Park yesterday for the first time and it won't be the last. My lens isn't long enough for a lot of the birds though. The willet was close enough.

#BirdOfTheDay #StandingInWater #green #EastCoastKin #birds #PhotographersUnited #photography

07.03.2026 18:04 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
a low flow waterfall cascades down the rock face into a deep rocky basin, several locals can be seen bathing in the refreshing waters

a low flow waterfall cascades down the rock face into a deep rocky basin, several locals can be seen bathing in the refreshing waters

'a Cool Dip in Langkawi Falls' (2022) -- Northern Shore, Pulau Langkawi, Malaysia

#BlueSkyArtShow #Flowing ✨ #ClassicMono ✨ #MountainMonday ✨ #RockinTuesday ✨

#Photography #Landscape
#Monochrome #ECK
#EastCoastKin #JayceeCrawford

07.03.2026 17:15 πŸ‘ 64 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
View over the lake at Roscommon Castle Orange sunset and trees reflecting in the water. Roscommon, Ireland

View over the lake at Roscommon Castle Orange sunset and trees reflecting in the water. Roscommon, Ireland

Sunset Ireland - View over the lake at Roscommon Castle Orange sunset and trees reflecting in the water. Roscommon, Ireland #Sunset #Ireland #Scape #Landscape #Sky #Clouds #CloudScape #IrishSunset #SkyScape #Photography

07.03.2026 17:54 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stream & Sky

#Flowing #BlueSkyArtShow #Creek #Stream #LandscapePhotography #ClassicMono #EastCoastKin

07.03.2026 15:54 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

❀️❀️empathy and compassion ❀️

07.03.2026 15:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#ForestFriday #ClassicMono

07.03.2026 15:40 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Well put

07.03.2026 15:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I hate it! I want him to be stopped!

07.03.2026 15:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Nightmare πŸ’”

07.03.2026 15:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Can no one stop him!?

07.03.2026 15:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Hello #EastCoastKin and Bluesky... We now have a short hashtag to save you some characters... #ECK you can use the long or the short or both πŸ₯°

07.03.2026 14:51 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Flowing
#BlueSkyArtShow
#Flowing

07.03.2026 13:25 πŸ‘ 115 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0

#BNWMacro Join in with us at the weekend!
Every Saturday and Sunday πŸ–€πŸ€

#ArtChallenges #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #art

07.03.2026 13:42 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

The need to be brought to trial

07.03.2026 14:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Surrounded by mist and water like glass, a wooden boating dock with quaint light posts sits quietly along the shore, jutting out into the Great South Bay. Black and white seascape photo copyright Amy Medina, DangRabbit Photography. Prints available.

Surrounded by mist and water like glass, a wooden boating dock with quaint light posts sits quietly along the shore, jutting out into the Great South Bay. Black and white seascape photo copyright Amy Medina, DangRabbit Photography. Prints available.

A favorite spot… this long dock sticks out into calm water on a foggy morning down at a local Long Island marina.
β€œOut of the Mist”
Prints: DangRabbit.com

#seascape #seascapes #coast #marina #dock #fog #foggy #seascapephotography #photography #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhite #longisland

07.03.2026 14:09 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
A green hummingbird on a pink zinnia flower

A green hummingbird on a pink zinnia flower

Hummingbird on a pink zinnia flower. #SmallBirdSaturday #BirdoftheDay #green #EastCoastKin #photography #bloomscrolling

07.03.2026 10:51 πŸ‘ 148 πŸ” 27 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Great Tit in south Cheshire, England for #SmallBirdSaturday.

A #Kodachrome from the early 1990s.

#EastCoastKin #photography #birds #nature #wildlife #PhotographersOfBluesky #BlueskyPhotography

07.03.2026 04:19 πŸ‘ 84 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
A long exposure  photo of a forest stream rushes past moss-covered rocks in a wooded area, with a small waterfall spilling over a dark ledge beneath leafless trees.

A long exposure photo of a forest stream rushes past moss-covered rocks in a wooded area, with a small waterfall spilling over a dark ledge beneath leafless trees.

#Catskills. Rondout creek

#flowing #EastCoastKin
#BlueSkyArtShow #water #creek #longexposure #photography #hiking #nature
#hikingphotography #NewYork

07.03.2026 05:25 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
No ALT today, doesn’t seem to work on my today after the update.

No ALT today, doesn’t seem to work on my today after the update.

Good morning on another clear and sunny spring day. I have to apologize that I couldn’t keep up with all your likes, comments and reposts these past days. I’m truly grateful and appreciate them all very much, so a heartfelt thank to all of you.
#SmallBirdSaturday #photography
#EastCoastKin

07.03.2026 06:45 πŸ‘ 63 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 2

Perfect lighting! Great shot!

07.03.2026 10:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A high-contrast, black and white photograph of the interior of the Dumfries railway station waiting room at night, viewed through a window. The scene is moody and atmospheric, with deep shadows and sharp highlights. A row of empty, modern metal benches runs along the bottom left, partially illuminated by light streaming in from a large window at the far end of the narrow room. The right wall is adorned with several framed pictures of varying sizes, their glass surfaces catching reflections. A large reflection on the right foreground window shows the station platform and lights outside, creating a layered, translucent effect. The composition is linear, leading the eye down the dark corridor toward the bright window at the end, which reveals a glimpse of the station's architecture and outdoor lighting.

A high-contrast, black and white photograph of the interior of the Dumfries railway station waiting room at night, viewed through a window. The scene is moody and atmospheric, with deep shadows and sharp highlights. A row of empty, modern metal benches runs along the bottom left, partially illuminated by light streaming in from a large window at the far end of the narrow room. The right wall is adorned with several framed pictures of varying sizes, their glass surfaces catching reflections. A large reflection on the right foreground window shows the station platform and lights outside, creating a layered, translucent effect. The composition is linear, leading the eye down the dark corridor toward the bright window at the end, which reveals a glimpse of the station's architecture and outdoor lighting.

Interiors

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekIforInteriors #Photography #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #BlackAndWhitePhotography #StreetPhotography #Pixel8a #MobilePhotography

07.03.2026 07:41 πŸ‘ 112 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
A high-contrast, black and white photograph captured from an elevated perspective behind a dark, out-of-focus metal railing with a spherical finial. In the middle ground, a kayaker in dark gear navigates turbulent, churning whitewater. The kayaker is mid-stroke, holding a paddle aloft as the small boat is partially submerged by frothing waves. The background shows a wider expanse of the dark, textured river and a low weir where the water cascades down, creating a line of white foam across the upper third of the frame. The composition uses a shallow depth of field, emphasizing the intensity of the water and the lone kayaker against the dark, rippling surface of the river.

A high-contrast, black and white photograph captured from an elevated perspective behind a dark, out-of-focus metal railing with a spherical finial. In the middle ground, a kayaker in dark gear navigates turbulent, churning whitewater. The kayaker is mid-stroke, holding a paddle aloft as the small boat is partially submerged by frothing waves. The background shows a wider expanse of the dark, textured river and a low weir where the water cascades down, creating a line of white foam across the upper third of the frame. The composition uses a shallow depth of field, emphasizing the intensity of the water and the lone kayaker against the dark, rippling surface of the river.

Flowing

#Flowing #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography #BlackAndWhitePhotography #EastCoastKin #StreetPhotography #Lumix

07.03.2026 08:13 πŸ‘ 91 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This is today's #prompt for #BirdOfTheDay.
Join in, it's fun! πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

#EastCoastKin #ArtChallenges #birds

07.03.2026 08:31 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Looking over its shoulder at us while stepping away in ankle-deep blue lake water, a chicken-sized marsh bird, approximately 13 inches long, with slate-gray body, white stripes on the flanks, and a bright red, yellow-tipped bill with a matching forehead shield.

Looking over its shoulder at us while stepping away in ankle-deep blue lake water, a chicken-sized marsh bird, approximately 13 inches long, with slate-gray body, white stripes on the flanks, and a bright red, yellow-tipped bill with a matching forehead shield.

Common Gallinule stepping
(Gallinula galeata)

CREW flint pen strand trails 3-6-26
in Bonita Springs, Florida

Rob & Alan’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #StandingInWater, any bird standing in water, the Alt Them is #Green, any bird/photo with Green included.

#birds #EastCoastKin #birding #photograohy

07.03.2026 08:44 πŸ‘ 82 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning! Hope you have a good one! Weather is slowly starting to warm up here and melt some of the snow. Hope it does the same by youπŸ’

07.03.2026 10:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Wonderful! Love the black and white πŸ€πŸ©ΆπŸ–€

07.03.2026 10:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
This is a black-and-white photograph of a quiet riverside scene, calm and reflective in mood.

In the lower foreground there is a grassy bank that slopes gently down toward the water. 

The grass looks short and slightly rough, with a narrow concrete or stone platform extending out at the water’s edge. 

Sitting on this platform is a lone fisherman. He appears bundled in a thick jacket and a hat, suggesting cool weather. He sits on a small folding chair, leaning slightly forward in a relaxed, patient posture as he watches his fishing line. 

His fishing rod extends outward over the water. Beside him are a few pieces of fishing gear, a bag, a small box, and possibly a landing net resting near the edge of the platform.

The river in front of him is very still, creating clear reflections. The water mirrors the fisherman, the trees, and the sky, giving the scene a symmetrical, glass-like quality.

Across the water stand two tall, leafless trees with delicate, branching silhouettes. Their thin branches spread upward and outward like lace against the sky. 

Because the trees have no leaves, the intricate network of twigs and branches is clearly visible. Their reflections stretch downward into the water.

Beyond the trees is a quiet suburban background. Low houses and buildings sit scattered along the far bank, with fences, telephone poles, and wires running across the scene. 

Everything feels distant and subdued, softened by the monochrome tones.
The overall atmosphere is peaceful and contemplative. 

The lone fisherman, the bare trees, and the calm reflective water create a sense of stillness, like a quiet moment of solitude beside the river.

Finally our picture is finished with a simple, white border frame.

This is a black-and-white photograph of a quiet riverside scene, calm and reflective in mood. In the lower foreground there is a grassy bank that slopes gently down toward the water. The grass looks short and slightly rough, with a narrow concrete or stone platform extending out at the water’s edge. Sitting on this platform is a lone fisherman. He appears bundled in a thick jacket and a hat, suggesting cool weather. He sits on a small folding chair, leaning slightly forward in a relaxed, patient posture as he watches his fishing line. His fishing rod extends outward over the water. Beside him are a few pieces of fishing gear, a bag, a small box, and possibly a landing net resting near the edge of the platform. The river in front of him is very still, creating clear reflections. The water mirrors the fisherman, the trees, and the sky, giving the scene a symmetrical, glass-like quality. Across the water stand two tall, leafless trees with delicate, branching silhouettes. Their thin branches spread upward and outward like lace against the sky. Because the trees have no leaves, the intricate network of twigs and branches is clearly visible. Their reflections stretch downward into the water. Beyond the trees is a quiet suburban background. Low houses and buildings sit scattered along the far bank, with fences, telephone poles, and wires running across the scene. Everything feels distant and subdued, softened by the monochrome tones. The overall atmosphere is peaceful and contemplative. The lone fisherman, the bare trees, and the calm reflective water create a sense of stillness, like a quiet moment of solitude beside the river. Finally our picture is finished with a simple, white border frame.

Morning #BlueSky β˜•οΈ Our fisherman watches the flow of the river as well as time. Have a reflective day my friends ☺️ #BlueSkyArtShow #flowing
#Photography #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #Reflections #River #PhotographyOfBlueSky #Nature
#PhotographersOfBlueSky #Fishing
#NaturePhotography #Ireland #Time

07.03.2026 09:46 πŸ‘ 75 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you

07.03.2026 10:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s beautiful πŸ’›β€οΈ

07.03.2026 10:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That’s exciting! I’ve never seen an owl outside of a nature center

07.03.2026 01:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0