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[?]Kaye Menner Photography » 🌐
@KayeMenner@mastodon.social

by Kaye Menner Wide variety & lovely at:

kaye-menner.pixels.com/feature

**ACHIEVED SHARED 3RD PLACE IN FAA CONTEST - "Spring GREEN" March 2026 **ACHIEVED 2ND PLACE IN FAA CONTEST - "Anything Goes" April 2021 A frond with undulating waves of a bird's nest fern photographed with a pretty textured spring background overlay. THE FINE ART AMERICA LOGO WILL NOT APPEAR ON PURCHASED PRINTS OR PRODUCTS. Family: Aspleniaceae Genus: Asplenium

Alt...**ACHIEVED SHARED 3RD PLACE IN FAA CONTEST - "Spring GREEN" March 2026 **ACHIEVED 2ND PLACE IN FAA CONTEST - "Anything Goes" April 2021 A frond with undulating waves of a bird's nest fern photographed with a pretty textured spring background overlay. THE FINE ART AMERICA LOGO WILL NOT APPEAR ON PURCHASED PRINTS OR PRODUCTS. Family: Aspleniaceae Genus: Asplenium

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    [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
    @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

    And here is the finished painting - Two sparrows in a blossoming cherry tree - acrylic on paper

    If you like it ...
    --> prints and more available here: karenkasparartprints.com/featu

    Two Sparrows in a Blossoming Cherry Tree is an acrylic painting in landscape format, hand-painted by artist Karen Kaspar. A pair of sparrows sits amidst bright pink cherry blossoms. The delicate pink of the blossoms contrasts beautifully with the natural colors of the birds. The soft light blue sky in the background emphasises the spring-like mood. The painting exudes a peaceful and cheerful atmosphere. Here is the painting in a living room setting.

    Alt...Two Sparrows in a Blossoming Cherry Tree is an acrylic painting in landscape format, hand-painted by artist Karen Kaspar. A pair of sparrows sits amidst bright pink cherry blossoms. The delicate pink of the blossoms contrasts beautifully with the natural colors of the birds. The soft light blue sky in the background emphasises the spring-like mood. The painting exudes a peaceful and cheerful atmosphere. Here is the painting in a living room setting.

    Two Sparrows in a Blossoming Cherry Tree is an acrylic painting in landscape format, hand-painted by artist Karen Kaspar. A pair of sparrows sits amidst bright pink cherry blossoms. The delicate pink of the blossoms contrasts beautifully with the natural colors of the birds. The soft light blue sky in the background emphasises the spring-like mood. The painting exudes a peaceful and cheerful atmosphere.

    Alt...Two Sparrows in a Blossoming Cherry Tree is an acrylic painting in landscape format, hand-painted by artist Karen Kaspar. A pair of sparrows sits amidst bright pink cherry blossoms. The delicate pink of the blossoms contrasts beautifully with the natural colors of the birds. The soft light blue sky in the background emphasises the spring-like mood. The painting exudes a peaceful and cheerful atmosphere.

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      [?]~meoralis~ » 🌐
      @meoralis@pixelfed.social

      Fabulously fiery #fuchsia flowers for #FlowerFriday 💃


      #fuchsias #Fuchsie #Fuchsien #Blume #Blumen #flower #flowers #Natur #nature #florespondence #bloomScrolling

      A close-up of a vibrant fuchsia flower in full bloom, showcasing its striking pink and magenta hues. The flower’s delicate, elongated petals curve gracefully outward, while its slender, deep-pink stamens and style extend prominently below. The background is softly blurred, featuring hints of green foliage and additional fuchsia buds, which accentuate the vivid colour and intricate detail of the focal bloom.

      Alt...A close-up of a vibrant fuchsia flower in full bloom, showcasing its striking pink and magenta hues. The flower’s delicate, elongated petals curve gracefully outward, while its slender, deep-pink stamens and style extend prominently below. The background is softly blurred, featuring hints of green foliage and additional fuchsia buds, which accentuate the vivid colour and intricate detail of the focal bloom.

      Location: Dessau

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        [?]Marco Sales Photography » 🌐
        @marco5ales@socel.net

        A journey, it's all over and all aroound. Mystery artwork photography. ... fineartamerica.com/featured/al

          [?]Project Gutenberg » 🌐
          @gutenberg_org@mastodon.social

          Every ant is a queen in this parasitic species — and they reproduce by cloning themselves and hijacking other ant colonies

          By Chris Simms

          A rare Japanese ant is the only species known to lack female workers and males; all of its young develop into parasitic queens that try to take over other colonies.

          livescience.com/animals/insect

          Books about ants at PG:

          gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?q

          A group of Forest ants on a white cloth

          Alt...A group of Forest ants on a white cloth

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            [?]Deborah League » 🌐
            @DeborahLeagueFineArt@socel.net

            Spring hillside vista, watercolor.

            ART - deborah-league.pixels.com/feat

            This original watercolor landscape painting captures a peaceful spring hillside overlooking a tranquil lake and distant shoreline. Fresh green fields sweep gently toward the water, while rolling hills fade into soft blue tones beneath a luminous sky filled with drifting clouds. A tall tree in the foreground adds contrast and depth, guiding the viewer’s eye toward the glowing water below. Painted in expressive yet delicate watercolor washes, this artwork evokes calm, renewal, and the quiet beauty of the natural world. The harmonious blend of greens, blues, and warm light makes this piece ideal for nature lovers, collectors of watercolor art, and anyone seeking serene wall art inspired by pastoral landscapes. Perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, offices, or lake homes, this watercolor landscape brings a sense of openness and tranquility to any space.

            Alt...This original watercolor landscape painting captures a peaceful spring hillside overlooking a tranquil lake and distant shoreline. Fresh green fields sweep gently toward the water, while rolling hills fade into soft blue tones beneath a luminous sky filled with drifting clouds. A tall tree in the foreground adds contrast and depth, guiding the viewer’s eye toward the glowing water below. Painted in expressive yet delicate watercolor washes, this artwork evokes calm, renewal, and the quiet beauty of the natural world. The harmonious blend of greens, blues, and warm light makes this piece ideal for nature lovers, collectors of watercolor art, and anyone seeking serene wall art inspired by pastoral landscapes. Perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, offices, or lake homes, this watercolor landscape brings a sense of openness and tranquility to any space.

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              [?]Deborah League » 🌐
              @DeborahLeagueFineArt@socel.net

              Shaded woodland path, Winterthur Museum grounds.

              ART - deborah-league.pixels.com/feat

              A tranquil, tree-lined path winds through the lush greenery of Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library in Delaware. Sunlight filters through the canopy, casting gentle shadows on the paved trail, inviting visitors to enjoy a peaceful walk surrounded by nature’s calm. Perfect for nature lovers, garden enthusiasts, and those seeking quiet moments in a historic American estate. A paved pathway winds through a lush, green forest, with sunlight filtering through the dense tree canopy above. The scene evokes a sense of tranquility and invites a leisurely walk amidst nature.

              Alt...A tranquil, tree-lined path winds through the lush greenery of Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library in Delaware. Sunlight filters through the canopy, casting gentle shadows on the paved trail, inviting visitors to enjoy a peaceful walk surrounded by nature’s calm. Perfect for nature lovers, garden enthusiasts, and those seeking quiet moments in a historic American estate. A paved pathway winds through a lush, green forest, with sunlight filtering through the dense tree canopy above. The scene evokes a sense of tranquility and invites a leisurely walk amidst nature.

                [?]Stefano Marinelli » 🌐
                @stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe

                Spring is not far away...

                Bright yellow mimosa blossoms clustered densely on tree branches, set against green foliage and a partly cloudy blue sky.

                Alt...Bright yellow mimosa blossoms clustered densely on tree branches, set against green foliage and a partly cloudy blue sky.

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                  [?]Nicko Prints » 🌐
                  @NickoPrints@mastodon.social

                  Devils Tower Wyoming at Sunset during the Golden Hour after Rain

                  ❤️ nickoprints.com/featured/devil 😊

                  Devils Tower Wyoming at Sunset during the Golden Hour after Rain

                  Alt...Devils Tower Wyoming at Sunset during the Golden Hour after Rain

                  Devils Tower Wyoming at Sunset during the Golden Hour after Rain painting on the wall

                  Alt...Devils Tower Wyoming at Sunset during the Golden Hour after Rain painting on the wall

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                    [?]Scott Loring Davis » 🌐
                    @LoonSongPhoto@mastodon.social

                    "Snowy Lakeside Serenity"
                    By Scott Loring Davis, Fine Art Photography
                    pixels.com/profiles/scottlorin
                    This beautiful print offers a calming, serene and relaxing feel to any room or public location where a calming effect is beneficial. FULL DESCRPTION - fineartamerica.com/featured/sn

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                      [?]Nicko Prints » 🌐
                      @NickoPrints@mastodon.social

                      Tree on the Bank of a Small River Impressionist Painting

                      💗 nickoprints.com/featured/tree- 😁

                      Tree on the Bank of a Small River Impressionist Painting

                      Alt...Tree on the Bank of a Small River Impressionist Painting

                      Tree on the Bank of a Small River Impressionist Painting

                      Alt...Tree on the Bank of a Small River Impressionist Painting

                      Tree on the Bank of a Small River Impressionist Painting

                      Alt...Tree on the Bank of a Small River Impressionist Painting

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                        [?]Scott Loring Davis » 🌐
                        @LoonSongPhoto@mastodon.social

                        "Moonlit Mountain in Winter"
                        By Scott Loring Davis, Fine Art Photography
                        pixels.com/profiles/scottlorin
                        This beautiful print offers a calming, serene and relaxing feel to any room or public location where a calming effect is beneficial. FULL DESCRPTION - fineartamerica.com/featured/mo

                          [?]Kaye Menner Photography » 🌐
                          @KayeMenner@mastodon.social

                          by Kaye Menner Wide variety & lovely at:

                          kaye-menner.pixels.com/feature

                          or close up photograph of a pretty white Dahlia in the sunshine showing of its delicate curly petals in a rhythmic style pattern.

                          Macro or close up photograph of a pretty white Dahlia in the sunshine showing of its delicate curly petals in a rhythmic style pattern. THE FINE ART AMERICA LOGO WILL NOT APPEAR ON PURCHASED PRINTS OR PRODUCTS.

                          Alt...Macro or close up photograph of a pretty white Dahlia in the sunshine showing of its delicate curly petals in a rhythmic style pattern. THE FINE ART AMERICA LOGO WILL NOT APPEAR ON PURCHASED PRINTS OR PRODUCTS.

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                            [?]Deborah League » 🌐
                            @DeborahLeagueFineArt@socel.net

                            Emerald Tide Abstract Undersea Image in Blue and Gold.

                            ART - deborah-league.pixels.com/feat

                            Emerald Tide is a contemporary abstract alcohol ink painting inspired by the mysterious beauty of the undersea world. Fluid layers of emerald green, turquoise, and deep ocean blue flow organically across the surface, accented with shimmering metallic gold details that evoke coral formations and sunlit reefs. Created in a modern fluid art style, this piece captures the movement of water, organic textures, and the luminous quality of coastal waters. The rich teal and sapphire palette contrasts dramatically with inky black negative space, giving the composition depth and a sense of underwater dimension. Perfect for coastal homes, modern interiors, spa-inspired spaces, or collectors drawn to ocean themes, this alcohol ink artwork brings a calming yet vibrant energy reminiscent of tropical lagoons and coral reefs. Style: Contemporary abstract, fluid art, alcohol ink Location Inspiration: Undersea reef, tropical ocean waters Theme: Ocean, movement, nature, organic forms Color Palette: Emerald green, turquoise, deep blue, teal, metallic gold, black

                            Alt...Emerald Tide is a contemporary abstract alcohol ink painting inspired by the mysterious beauty of the undersea world. Fluid layers of emerald green, turquoise, and deep ocean blue flow organically across the surface, accented with shimmering metallic gold details that evoke coral formations and sunlit reefs. Created in a modern fluid art style, this piece captures the movement of water, organic textures, and the luminous quality of coastal waters. The rich teal and sapphire palette contrasts dramatically with inky black negative space, giving the composition depth and a sense of underwater dimension. Perfect for coastal homes, modern interiors, spa-inspired spaces, or collectors drawn to ocean themes, this alcohol ink artwork brings a calming yet vibrant energy reminiscent of tropical lagoons and coral reefs. Style: Contemporary abstract, fluid art, alcohol ink Location Inspiration: Undersea reef, tropical ocean waters Theme: Ocean, movement, nature, organic forms Color Palette: Emerald green, turquoise, deep blue, teal, metallic gold, black

                            Framed art shown in a display room.

                            Alt...Framed art shown in a display room.

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                              [?]Scott Loring Davis » 🌐
                              @LoonSongPhoto@mastodon.social

                              "Looking Forward To Warmer Days"
                              By Scott Loring Davis, Fine Art Photography
                              pixels.com/profiles/scottlorin
                              This beautiful print offers a calming, serene and relaxing feel to any room or public location where a calming effect is beneficial. FULL DESCRPTION - fineartamerica.com/featured/lo

                                [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                                @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

                                Psst - bei Art Heroes gibt es bis Sonntag 10% Rabatt auf alles!

                                Schau doch einfach mal in meinem Shop dort vorbei!

                                Ich würde mich freuen!

                                --> karenkaspar.artheroes.de/

                                Bildschirmfoto, das meine Shop-Seite bei Art Heroes zeigt, zu sehen ist mein Acrylbild Kleines Rotkehlchen - Kleines Rotkehlchen ist ein Acryl-Gemälde im quadratischen Format. Ein kleines fluffiges Rotkehlchen sitzt auf einem Zweig und schaut zur linken Seite. Der abstrakte Hintergrund leuchtet in kräftigen Pinktönen.

                                Alt...Bildschirmfoto, das meine Shop-Seite bei Art Heroes zeigt, zu sehen ist mein Acrylbild Kleines Rotkehlchen - Kleines Rotkehlchen ist ein Acryl-Gemälde im quadratischen Format. Ein kleines fluffiges Rotkehlchen sitzt auf einem Zweig und schaut zur linken Seite. Der abstrakte Hintergrund leuchtet in kräftigen Pinktönen.

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                                  [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                                  @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

                                  Psst –
                                  Art Heroes and Werk aan de Muur are offering 10% off everything until Sunday!

                                  Why not stop by my shop there and pick out a lovely gift for yourself or someone special?

                                  I'd love to see you there!

                                  --> karenkaspar.artheroes.de/

                                  Collage of six of my paintings - Two sunflowers watercolor painting, Little robin acrylic painting - A cute fluffy little European Robin bird is sitting on a branch and is looking to the left side.The background is abstracted in vibrant shades of pink., Sweet home acrylic painting - a landscape painting in acrylic. The abstracted dream landscape in expressive colors shows a small white house in the middle of a yellow field. Above the field stretches a wide sky with dark blue storm clouds. Rays of sunlight illuminate the field and the house., You and me together watercolor painting in shades of indigo, teal and white in square format. A black cat and a white cat seen from above are cuddling together. They form a circle like the yin and yang symbol on an abstract watercolor background in teal and indigo.,Butterfly and Pink Zinnias is a watercolor painting in landscape format painted by the artist Karen Kaspar. In a summer garden, Zinnias blossom in bright pink. While the flowers and the green leaves are mainly depicted abstractly, one Zinnia blossom is more realistically worked out. An orange butterfly approaches this blossom., Black cat acrylic painting - A black cat sits in wait in the grass. You can only see her head and her green eyes with which she fixes her prey. The expressive acrylic painting is painted in a square format with loose brushstrokes, the background is abstracted in shades from ochre, brown and yellow to green and blue.

                                  Alt...Collage of six of my paintings - Two sunflowers watercolor painting, Little robin acrylic painting - A cute fluffy little European Robin bird is sitting on a branch and is looking to the left side.The background is abstracted in vibrant shades of pink., Sweet home acrylic painting - a landscape painting in acrylic. The abstracted dream landscape in expressive colors shows a small white house in the middle of a yellow field. Above the field stretches a wide sky with dark blue storm clouds. Rays of sunlight illuminate the field and the house., You and me together watercolor painting in shades of indigo, teal and white in square format. A black cat and a white cat seen from above are cuddling together. They form a circle like the yin and yang symbol on an abstract watercolor background in teal and indigo.,Butterfly and Pink Zinnias is a watercolor painting in landscape format painted by the artist Karen Kaspar. In a summer garden, Zinnias blossom in bright pink. While the flowers and the green leaves are mainly depicted abstractly, one Zinnia blossom is more realistically worked out. An orange butterfly approaches this blossom., Black cat acrylic painting - A black cat sits in wait in the grass. You can only see her head and her green eyes with which she fixes her prey. The expressive acrylic painting is painted in a square format with loose brushstrokes, the background is abstracted in shades from ochre, brown and yellow to green and blue.

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                                    [?]Scott Loring Davis » 🌐
                                    @LoonSongPhoto@mastodon.social

                                    "A Fun Day On The Ice"
                                    By Scott Loring Davis, Fine Art Photography
                                    pixels.com/profiles/scottlorin
                                    This beautiful print offers a calming, serene and relaxing feel to any room or public location where a calming effect is beneficial. FULL DESCRPTION - fineartamerica.com/featured/a-

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                                      [?]Steve Henderson Fine Art » 🌐
                                      @SteveHendersonFineArt@mastodon.social

                                      I send thanks to the buyer from Alabama who purchased several weekender tote bags of

                                      Golden Harvest -- fineartamerica.com/featured/go

                                      May the image bring to both you and the recipients of your gifts a feeling of joy, tranquility, and peace.

                                      Tote bag with image of little girl picking flowers on it.

                                      Alt...Tote bag with image of little girl picking flowers on it.

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                                        [?]Scott Loring Davis » 🌐
                                        @LoonSongPhoto@mastodon.social

                                        "A Quiet Morning At Pemaquid Point"
                                        By Scott Loring Davis, Fine Art Photography
                                        pixels.com/profiles/scottlorin
                                        This beautiful print offers a calming, serene and relaxing feel to any room or public location
                                        where a calming effect is beneficial. FULL DESCRPTION - fineartamerica.com/featured/a-

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                                          [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                                          @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

                                          I'm happy that my acrylic painting Little Robin won first place in the Fine Art America contest 'Bold and Brightly Toned Art' run by the Creative Women Group. Thank you to everyone who voted!

                                          --> fineartamerica.com/featured/li

                                          Little Robin is an acrylic painting in contemporary square format by artist Karen Kaspar. A cute fluffy little European Robin bird is sitting on a branch and is looking to the left side.The background is abstracted in vibrant shades of pink.

                                          Alt...Little Robin is an acrylic painting in contemporary square format by artist Karen Kaspar. A cute fluffy little European Robin bird is sitting on a branch and is looking to the left side.The background is abstracted in vibrant shades of pink.

                                            [?]Timothy R. Butler » 🌐
                                            @trbutler@mastodon.faithtree.social

                                            Just happened to pop up in my photo memories.

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                                              [?]Joseph S Giacalone Photo Art » 🌐
                                              @JosephSGiacaloneArt@mstdn.party

                                              Solitude At Sunrise At Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

                                              This fine art print captures more than a landscape. It holds a feeling — of calm, of reflection, of standing at the threshold between night and day. Perfect for collectors who seek serenity, depth, and the quiet power of nature in their space.

                                              Available here: joegiacaloneart.pixels.com/fea

                                              Sunrise with view of ocean from a bluff.

                                              Alt...Sunrise with view of ocean from a bluff.

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                                                [?]Scott Loring Davis » 🌐
                                                @LoonSongPhoto@mastodon.social

                                                "Winter Tranquility by the Lake"
                                                By Scott Loring Davis, Fine Art Photography
                                                pixels.com/profiles/scottlorin
                                                This beautiful print offers a calming, serene and relaxing feel to any room or public location where a calming effect is beneficial. FULL DESCRPTION - fineartamerica.com/featured/wi

                                                  [?]The Bee Guy » 🌐
                                                  @thebeeguy@mastodon.ie

                                                  Okay folks.
                                                  I have an ask.
                                                  We need your support here at World Bee Sanctuary to keep going. To keep doing what we do for and the .

                                                  Please take the time to read this thread.
                                                  We need you to.
                                                  Thanks.

                                                  gofund.me/e65ad9615

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                                                  Alt...Ginger-haired Common Carder bumblebee forages in a partially opened yellow dandelion flower.

                                                    [?]Longreads » 🌐
                                                    @longreads@mastodon.world

                                                    "The point is not ecology or technology, but the refusal of that split."

                                                    Yogi Hale Hendlin for Aeon: aeon.co/essays/in-solarpunk-ci

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