Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#ColorADay #GreenSat #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #watercolor Playing around with painting scenes from around California's central coast ...this is a scene at Dinosaur Caves Park, Pismo Beach
Watercolor artist, who loves to travel and take photos. No DMs🚫 Californian 💙 www.lindamayhawkins.com
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#ColorADay #GreenSat #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #watercolor Playing around with painting scenes from around California's central coast ...this is a scene at Dinosaur Caves Park, Pismo Beach
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#BlueSkyArtShow #shiny #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography I'll take nature's shine any day!
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you...I was happy for that, too!
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#ColorADay #PinkMon #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography California Wild Rose
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekIforIconic #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
Don't blame you...I'd avoid summer as well!! Advantage you are close enough to go when works for you!
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh nice! Great to appreciate every season up there! Enjoy 🍁
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#ColorADay #OrangeSun #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Tiger lily just hanging out in the forest of the Sierra Nevada
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you...and thank you for the repost 🙏🏼
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#ColorADay #YellowThu #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography A bit of yellow - squash plant is doing its best to produce.
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
It does! Just sitting amongst the grass, glad no one stepped in it!
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
Perfect capture!
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
I think they are native to Western North America. So perfectly formed!
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#smartist #yellow #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Coastal Tidytips...nature's beauty in a simple form.
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#ColorADay #PinkMon #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekHforHats #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Sat behind this hat at a small music venue...so wanted to spin that whirly thing on top, for the fun of it.
The Wild Images (@thewildimages.bsky.social) reposted
Happy #BlueSkyMonday Snowy Egret in Blackwater NWR Photo captured July 20, 2025 #photography #naturephotography #nature #art #eastcoastkin #thewildimages
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#ColorADay #PinkMon #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Learned this was called a Sea Fig plant. See this all along the dunes in Pismo Beach.
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekGforGlass #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Fancy glass of beer!
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#BlueSkyArtShow #jagged #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography We were thrilled to spot an owl perched on the jagged rock face of a cliff around Grassi Lakes, Alberta
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#ColorADay #BWFri #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#smartist #sunshine #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Don't let the fog fool you...the sun is shining on San Francisco and the Bay
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#WaterfallWed #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography A lazy waterfall around Mt. Rainier
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#smartist #talk #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Wonder what words of wisdom this tree is sharing 😊
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
Funny, my husband lived in Eugene for about 10 years...go Ducks!!! He got tired of the wet weather, tho. Glad you are enjoying.
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
Agree...that's why we moved back to central coast from Nevada City (foothills of Sierra Nevada)...although beautiful, too much fire danger.
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
oh nice! We've lived up and down the coast...now in Orcutt, of all places!
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you...we're about 35 miles west. Depending on wind, just have the smokey air.
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
it's the Gifford Fire
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekFforFire #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Smoke flume looks like a mountain...sadly evidence of an out of control fire in San Luis Obispo/Santa Barbara counties (82,000+ acres)
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
It is! Thanks for the repost, Mel.
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#BlueSkyArtShow #gratitude #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography I am grateful for our National Parks, so much beauty for all to enjoy. I am especially grateful we live within a half days drive of Yosemite Nat'l Park!
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
And they look for artists to collaborate with weekly publication...check them out!
Brian Smith (@briansmith-photos.bsky.social) reposted
When no birds show up for your 4 mile hike, but you get this shot from your front step... #Birds 🪶 #Photography #BirdPhotography #FujiFilm #XT5
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#Urbangaze #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography ❤️ San Francisco
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#HumansofBlueSky #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Music anywhere, anytime in New Orleans
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#ColorADay #YellowThu #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
Very cool...thank you for sharing!!
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#ColorADay #RedWed #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Just a few sea lions on a red buoy, bobbing in the Monterey Bay.
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
AlphabetChallenge #WeekEforEasyE #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Eyes - Porto, Portugal
Soph0571 (@soph0517.bsky.social) reposted
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekEforEasyE #Photography London Mews Eaves, Exteriors and Entries
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
You've probably seen in all kinds of weather 😊
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#ColorADay #PinkMon #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#BlueSkyMonday #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Crossing the Bay Bridge. Grateful for a little blue sky on this visit.
Dorota (@dorotapawlak.bsky.social) reposted
Probably my favourite hike so far this year. Stagleap Provincial Park, June/25. #Stunday #EastCoastKin #SundayYellow #hiking #photography #nature #scape #MountainMonday #FlowersOnSunday #flowerscape
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#ColorADay #OrangeSun #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Bird of Paradise
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you !
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you...it is a beautiful spot!
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#BlueSkyArtShow #alternating #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Alternating colors of the Nerve Plant, a bit of a stretch, but i'm sticking with it 😊
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
Thanks! Be interesting if you two crossed paths!
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
My niece is there on a panel today, as well. She is also there promoting her first graphic novel, which will be available in November... Abuzz by Amy Chase @amythunderjam.bsky.social
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#ColorADay #BWFri #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Just as beautiful in black 'n white, as they are in color!
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#scape #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Tahoe Meadows, near Incline Village
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you! I read your informative article...I knew nothing about ginkgo trees, so thank you for sharing!
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#HumansofBlueSky #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Seen in Pula, Croatia
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#ColorADay #YellowThu #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Have never taken the Yellowstone Yellow Bus Tour, but cool looking vehicle.
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
Enjoy!!! So much beauty all around.
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekDisforDrivetime #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Drive time was impacted by a few bison in the road.
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#RockinTuesday #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Pelicans enjoying the rocky breakwater in Ventura, CA
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#ColorADay #BlueTue #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Kinney Lake, Mount Robson Provincial Park, BC
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#MountainMonday #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography One of the many granite beauties in Yosemite.
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#ColorADay #PinkMon #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography This bright pink flowering plant always sticks its head out from the shade, searching for the sun.
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
I know that spot very well...nice photo!
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#ColorADay #GreenSat #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography I cut off the core of a head of lettuce I purchased, and planted it...within days it started to grow...very excited!
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#BlueSkyArtShow #smooth #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Although not a lovely color of water, nice that it is still to reflect the beautiful architecture around it. Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II (a bridge in Rome over the Tiber River).
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#BlueSkyArtShow #smooth #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography A resting fountain in Rome looks like a mirror.
Casey Whitaker (@alphacentauri53.bsky.social) reposted
Autumn Beauty Connie Jager🇨🇦 Watercolour 2015
The Wild Images (@thewildimages.bsky.social) reposted
Good Day Bluesky! Currently on the road For the next few weeks Yet the #BlueSkyArtShow Theme This Week #Smooth The evening that the lake Became a smooth mirror #photography #nature #naturephotography #eastcoastkin
Pixels&AlchemyPhotography (@pixelsandalchemy.bsky.social) reposted
Experimenting with B&W #ColorADay #BWFri #Photography
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#ColorADay #BWFri #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Fun exploring off the beaten path in Rovinj, Croatia
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#scape #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Never got tired of enjoying the landscape and seascape of the Croatia coastline.
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#ColorADay #YellowThu #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography The Ginkgo Biloba tree has unique leaves.
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#HumansofBlueSky #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography The casual, no pressure sales technique.
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
lol...I get it!
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
This is shot from up river from falls?
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#WaterfallWed #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Yellowstone Falls
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#smartist #Love #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#ColorADay #RedWed #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography A little color seen on the forest floor.
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekCforCommunication#EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Another way to communicate feelings...😊
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#MountainMonday #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography A bit of the majestic Dolomites
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you ☺️
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#ColorADay #OrangeSun #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
Such a cool photo...well done!!
The Wild Images (@thewildimages.bsky.social) reposted
For the #BlueSkyArtShow #SummerDaze On Devil's Lake June 30, 2025 #photography #nature #naturephotography #eastcoastkin
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#ColorADay #GreenSat #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Beef steak heirloom tomato in the making
Jilly (@jillysnaps.bsky.social) reposted
Sunset Solitude Beyond the Rails #AlphabetChallenge #WeekBforBars #BlueSkyArtShow #SummerDaze #EastCoastKin
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#BlueSkyArtShow #summerdaze #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Sardine Lake in Tahoe National Forest...a great place to enjoy on a summer day
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#ColorADay #BWFri #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Lisbon, Portugal
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
yes!
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekBforBar #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography No shortage of bars in Nashville!
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you...grateful for the dark, stormy clouds to make it happen 😊
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
As you should!!!
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
Beautiful...and very cool you captured a touch of orange in the background.
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you 😊 And I see you accomplished the same with your posting today!
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#Urbangaze #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Skyscrapers in New York City
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#ColorADay #YellowThu #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography I understand these are called Fiddlenecks
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social) reply parent
Thanks! It's fun to come across these.
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#WaterfallWed #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography Vernal Falls, Yosemite
Linda Hawkins (@lindamayhawkins.bsky.social)
#ColorADay #RedWed #EastCoastKin #WestCoastKin #WestCoastPhotography #photography While hiking, it's fun to come across a burst of color that the snow plant offers.