Andrea Borden, Photographer / is on Nostr

Fine art photographer, gardener, knitter, writer.

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2023-08-21 13:59:48

It's another #MonarchMonday, and I'm back with some more beauties from my #garden. Each time I add to my #butterfly photo collection it's further motivated to grow my #PollinatorPatch even more the next year, I just can't get enough of seeing these stunners every time I look out my windows.
#monarchs #BloomScrolling #florespondence #pollinators #photography
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2023-08-19 01:10:50

This stem of blooms was an absolute surprise to me this morning, out of all the gladiolus I've been watching like a hawk. A nice little treat!
#BloomScrolling #flowers #FlowerFriday #florespondence
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2023-08-16 17:23:55

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Agreed. I really enjoy following illustrators and frequently immediately check out their shops when I see a link in their profiles.

2023-08-16 17:23:55

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@npub1qmc…v6gx
Agreed. I really enjoy following illustrators and frequently immediately check out their shops when I see a link in their profiles.

2023-08-16 17:11:46

Frequently I see folks, particularly photographers, post to mastodon with their work linking to print websites for purchase. They show up on a lot of hashtags I follow and also post to, like #BloomScrolling, #flowers, #florespondence, etc.
I usually post and interact with other posts on those hashtags a couple times a day out of my own enjoyment of the content, but following many similar hashtags recently has started to feel like bumping into ads in my feed. I am not blameless-- there are rare occasions I've posted a purchase link with an image, isolated to pieces of work I've presented in galleries or similar.
I'm curious how other people feel about it.
Have you ever been tempted to purchase from a photographer's post on the #fediverse?
Has there ever been a time you've unfollowed a #photographer (or any other type of artist for that matter) for that kind of post?
#MastoArt #photography

2023-08-16 12:19:03

I came inside from taking some quick snaps in the garden to find this little goober in my chair. With three cats in the house it's true what they say, "move your feet, lose your seat!"
#whiskerswednesday #oneorangebraincell #cat #catsofmastodon #catstodon
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2023-08-14 16:36:30

The abundance in the garden is such a treat. This morning I puttered around the various planting beds and clipped a jar of choice blooms. They'll be arranged into a more purposeful display later today after they get a nice long drink, I just love these little setups in the garden.
#BloomScrolling #flowers #florespondence #photography #flowersofmastodon #roses #cosmos #dahlias #gardening
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2023-08-05 23:48:29

One last post for #caturday today-- His ruff is really grown, while he's grown into his ear furnishings. His sisters chewed off his whiskers in the shelter, but now they are quite fabulous.
We are so pleased to have Cortez, he has truly enriched our lives, and is a great playmate for his siblings.
#orangetabby #oneorangebraincell #catsofmastodon #cat #kitten #fromkittentocat #fluffycat #petphotography
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2023-08-05 20:21:08

The lazy #caturday continues.
#catsofmastodon #cat #photography #petphotography #whiskers #MastoArt
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2023-08-05 15:54:57

It's a lazy #caturday around here today and my boy Atrus and I are all about it.
#standardissuecat #catsofmastodon #tabby #lazysaturday
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2023-08-05 00:53:38

Kind of a moody edit on this one, going a little vintage on a slight split tone and lowered highlights.
All home grown with love. <3
#BloomScrolling #homegrown #roses #florespondence #flowers #floralphotography #mastoart #floralarrangement #photography
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2023-08-04 23:26:24

A native #prairie #pollinatorgarden at the local recycling center. I went on a hunt for butterflies and unfortunately did not spot a single one, but this beautiful display of #nativeplants put a smile on my face.
#BloomScrolling #florespondence #photography
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2023-08-04 22:37:17

Butterfly season is in full swing.
#butterfly #BloomScrolling #pollinatorgarden #swallowtailbutterfly #photography #mastoart #gardener
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2023-08-04 15:00:34

It's #FiberFriday and #knittingseason is just around the corner here in zone 5b. The #flowers are from my own garden, and all these warm, cozy vibes are making me look forward to all the things I'll be #knitting as the weather cools down.
I've got a couple shawls on the needles as well as as afghan, but... what's one more WIP, right??
#BloomScrolling
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