#cloudscapes

I’m struggling with a feeling of helplessness about Ukraine & Russia.

I suspect you are, too.

Two years after the covid mask mandates were put into place, they are being lifted here in a few minutes. It’s a moment that many are happy to see. It’s a visible move toward life as we knew it, but the war in Ukraine ⚔️weighs heavily on all of us️.

Creative solutions & organizations have surfaced that are giving us ways to help. I’ve contributed to several efforts that will provide supplies & shelter, ️ but I feel like I’m pasting a band aid over a catastrophic condition that really needs open-heart surgery.

The daily news is filled with images of bombed out buildings, wounded people, & soldiers, & reports of deaths, including children. It paints pictures that conjures up loathing for the Russian president.

I’m seeing goodbye posts from Russian friends who fear they will soon lose the ability to stay in touch with their Instagram friends & family. It’s heartbreaking. Some of us have known each other for many years‍‍. Instagram has bridged divides & enabled us to exchange our good feelings for one another – often without words.

What needs to happen? How are you dealing with your feelings about what is going on?
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PHOTOS: Peaceful views on March 9, 2022, from #LewisCounty #theHorsfallHouse #haybarns #barnsofinstagram #cowshed #pasture #sunsets #sunsetloversgram #cloudporn #sunsetporn #cloudscapes #cloudscapesphotography
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#ukraine #russia #againstwar #istandwithukraine
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vizual-vibe:

Rotating clouds above Denver

Dusk cloudscape west from Mt Stromlo …
#infrared #blackandwhite #ir #nir #landscape #landscapephotography #landscapeart #monochromatic #monochrome #clouds #cloudscapes #dusk #brindabellas #brindabellaranges #canberra #australia #nikon (at Mt. Stromlo)

Late colour under dark clouds - sunset behind the Brindabella Ranges
#canberra #canberralife #brindabellaranges #brindabellas #sunset #sunset_hub #sunsets #sunset_pics #dusk #clouds #cloudscapes #landscape #landscapephotography #landscapeart #mtcoree #nikon #nikonaustralia #australia #sky #skyart #skylovers #cloudlovers (at Brindabella Ranges)

Dusk cloudscape over northern Canberra this evening as winds picked up … #nikonaustralia #infrared #ir #nir #monochrome #blackandwhite #landscape #landscapeart #canberra #australia #weather #instaweatherpro #instaweather #clouds #cloudscapes #nikon #nikkor #sky #cloudlovers #skyart #skylovers #dusk #cloudchaser #cloudart (at Scrivener Hill)

The beam - setting sun and gathering clouds behind Mt Coree (near-infrared light)
#infrared #ir #monochromatic #landscape #landscapephotography #landscapeart #rain #beam #clouds #cloudscapes #dark #canberra #australia #brindabellas #brindabellaranges #canberralife #nikon #nikkor #nikonaustralia (at Mt Coree)

pink clouds over Mt Taylor #canberra #clouds #cloudchaser #cloudlover #cloudlovers #cloudscapes #cloudart #dusk #sunset #sky #skyart #skyscape #nikon #nikonaustralia #australia #spring #weather #sunset_hub #sunset #sunset_pics (at Mt Taylor)

Dusk light over the Brindabellas post storm …
#canberra #storm #clouds #stormclouds #cloudchaser #cloudlover #cloudlovers #cloudscapes #cloudart #dusk #sunset #sky #skyart #skyscape #nikon #nikonaustralia #australia #spring #weather

Soft dusk colours over the Brindabellas …
#canberra #cbr #brindabellas #brindabellaranges #australia #seeaustralia #sunsets #clouds #cloudscapes #landscapes #nature #naturelover #nikon #nikonphotography #dusk #instasunsets #sky #skylovers #skylovers_clouds #instasky #instaskylovers #skyline (at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory)

Rain falling between Mt Coree and the Mt Taylor this evening - near-infrared light #edgeoflight
#infrared #ir #nir #monochrome #blackandwhite #landscape #landscapeart #rain #storm #brindabellas #canberra #australia #weather #instaweatherpro #instaweather #clouds #cloudscapes #nikon #nikkor #darkclouds #mttaylor #sky #cloudlovers (at Mt Wanniassa)

Last gap in the clouds - rain moving in off the Brindabellas this afternoon | #Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex .. #edgeoflight #infrared #blackandwhite #monochromatic #canberralife #space #clouds #rain #cloudscapes #landscapephotography #australia #nikon (at Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex)

Canberra 360 degree dusk colour 3/3 - west towards Mt Coree - classic Brindabellas’ dusk transition through orange to pink … #canberra #canberralife #brindabellaranges #brindabellas #sunset #sunset_hub #sunsets #sunset_pics #dusk #clouds #cloudscapes #landscape #landscapephotography #landscapeart #nikon #nikonaustralia #australia #sky #skyart #skylovers #cloudlovers #summer #visitcanberra #sunsetcapital (at Mount Coree)

Canberra 360 degree dusk colour 2/3 - east towards Queanbeyan over Mt Mugga Mugga as light starts to fade … #canberra #canberralife #sunset #sunset_hub #sunsets #sunset_pics #dusk #clouds #cloudscapes #landscape #landscapephotography #landscapeart #nikon #nikonaustralia #australia #sky #skyart #skylovers #cloudlovers #summer #visitcanberra #sunsetcapital (at O'Malley, Australian Capital Territory)

Canberra 360 degree dusk colour 1/3 - south towards Mt Tennent - colour just starting to build … #canberra #canberralife #brindabellaranges #brindabellas #sunset #sunset_hub #sunsets #sunset_pics #dusk #clouds #cloudscapes #landscape #landscapephotography #landscapeart #nikon #nikonaustralia #australia #sky #skyart #skylovers #cloudlovers #summer #visitcanberra #sunsetcapital (at Mt Tennent)

Golden hour - light above and below … from Mt Wanniassa … #canberra #canberralife #brindabellaranges #brindabellas #sunset #sunset_hub #sunsets #sunset_pics #dusk #clouds #cloudscapes #landscape #landscapephotography #landscapeart #nikon #nikonaustralia #australia #sky #skyart #skylovers #cloudlovers #shadows

Golden light as dusk settles over the ranges … #canberra #canberralife #brindabellaranges #brindabellas #sunset #sunset_hub #sunsets #sunset_pics #dusk #clouds #cloudscapes #landscape #landscapephotography #landscapeart #nikon #nikonaustralia #australia #sky #skyart #skylovers #cloudlovers #summer (at Mt Wanniassa)

Sunset behind Mt Taylor with heavy cloud overhead… #canberra #canberralife #brindabellaranges #brindabellas #sunset #sunset_hub #sunsets #sunset_pics #dusk #clouds #cloudscapes #landscape #landscapephotography #landscapeart #nikon #nikonaustralia #australia #sky #skyart #skylovers #cloudlovers #summer (at Mount Taylor (Australian Capital Territory))

Late fire in the Brindabella’s dusk … #canberra #canberralife #brindabellaranges #brindabellas #sunset #sunset_hub #sunsets #sunset_pics #dusk #clouds #cloudscapes #landscape #landscapephotography #landscapeart #nikon #nikonaustralia #australia #sky #skyart #skylovers #cloudlovers #summer (at Mt Wanniassa)

Fade to pink over the southern Brindabellas … #canberra #canberralife #brindabellaranges #brindabellas #sunset #sunset_hub #sunsets #sunset_pics #dusk #clouds #cloudscapes #landscape #landscapephotography #landscapeart #nikon #nikonaustralia #australia #sky #skyart #skylovers #cloudlovers #summer (at Brindabella Ranges)

Summer dusk - sunset over the Brindabella Ranges
#canberra #canberralife #brindabellaranges #brindabellas #sunset #sunset_hub #sunsets #sunset_pics #dusk #clouds #cloudscapes #landscape #landscapephotography #landscapeart #nikon #nikonaustralia #australia #sky #skyart #skylovers #cloudlovers (at Brindabella Ranges)

What do you think of this hdr shot of @theoobpier / @thepieroob I took in @oldorchardbeachmaine ?

Now that I have figured out how to use my hdr mode on my camera…..I don’t know if I will ever shoot my scenic again without it!! Do you like the look of this scenic?

I am very curious to see if you like this hi definition look.
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#stewartsmithphotography #photography #photo #photooftheday #photographer #mainephotography #mainephotographer #maine #oldorchardbeach #oldorchardbeachmaine #oldorchard #oobpier #oob #snow #winter #mainewinter #winterinmaine #ocean #sky #clouds #cloudscapes #maineisgorgeous #mainetheway #downeastmagazine #scenic #scenicphotography #mainetourism #downeast #newengland
(at Old Orchard Beach, Maine)
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