Hive Daily Mix - Photography - 2026-04-17

3 months ago

The first AI powered recap of the best photography posts on PeakD and Hive, brought to you by the @peakd team :)

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April 17

Black & White or Colour? - by @daveks
A PeakD post discussing a photographer's preference for black & white versus color images. The author shares multiple photo examples taken along the highway in Waterton Lakes National Park, notes that they publish both B&W and color versions, and mentions a slight preference for B&W in this instance. The post includes camera and editing details (Sony A7R III, Sony 24-105mm f4 G OSS, Lightroom) and promotes a photography community called “Colour / Black & White” for posts that qualify as either Black & White or Colour.

MONOMAD - April 17th, 2026 - XXXL Edition - Make Sure To Read Our Community And Contest Rules Before Submitting Your Publications. - by @monochromes
A PeakD post announcing the MONOMAD April 17th, 2026 edition, detailing contest rules and prizes for a Black and White photography challenge. It emphasizes submission guidelines (post in Black And White Community, include #monomad, 50% of the post/first image in black and white, original photography), and lists the prize structure (three placements each receiving 50% upvotes) along with today’s honorable mentions. The post also promotes community involvement, links to related communities, mentions a Discord server for black-and-white photography, and closes with a photography-themed quote.

Visiting Bermúdez Square in Carúpano, a tribute to the eastern hero (Eng - Esp) - by @belkyscabrera
^{Original language: English, Spanish}
A bilingual travelogue detailing a visit to Plaza Bermúdez in Carúpano, Venezuela, describing the plaza's design, sculpture of José Bermúdez, surrounding features, and the author's impressions with observations of pigeons and street activity.

Fun Friday Shots at the port from a recent walk - by @tattoodjay
A short post sharing recent morning photos from a port walk, highlighting moody skies, blue tones, and a few working boats with personal reflections and links to larger image views.

Strange fascinating creatures - by @pardinus
A PeakD post celebrating a niche exotic animal event (ICARe/monomad), highlighting diverse wildlife encounters, the value of information sharing among specialists, and social connections with photos of various species.

[ENG/ESP]An exhausting Thursday that ended with a sweet smile. - by @taniagonzalez
^{Original language: English, Spanish}
A bilingual PeakD post recounting a busy Thursday ending with a sweet family-filled evening, featuring work, travel, and small pleasures like snacks.

Hidden Gem in Sorsogon: My Sister's Adventure at Pakol View - by @mayt
A personal travel post about visiting Pakol View in Sorsogon, detailing the hike to reach the viewpoint after a muddy climb and the rewarding, peaceful ocean and landscape views.

Taking the scenic route : Mountains, roads, and sunshine ! - by @steemflow
A personal reflection on a Jammu road trip with family, highlighting the freedom, scenic Himalayan landscapes, and bonding through shared travel experiences.

Upon Da Streets of Pondy - Monomad Challenge - by @scubahead
A personal post about a working trip to Pondicherry, India, blending travel moments, street photography, and reflections on starting a possible daily blog series from the boat to share creativity with the Hive community.

¡Freyja mi gatita vikinga de mirada profunda! 🐈‍⬛💛 [ESP/ENG] - by @sugarelys
^{Original language: Spanish, English}
A personal post sharing recent photos of Freyja the cat, updates on caring for Loki and a newborn kitten, plus plans to share healthy cat pâté recipes and sprinkle of daily life on the island.

Plaza el Boquete en Carúpano, Península de Paria: El lugar ideal para descansar y disfrutar en familia - by @virgilio07
^{Original language: Español, English}
A bilingual travel post exploring Plaza El Boquete in Carúpano, detailing the coastal area, its benches and hut, and the surrounding scenery, with impressions in Spanish and English alongside multiple image references.

Nomad Life! Focus on the best camping in Verona, Italy [Eng-Esp] - by @belug
^{Original language: English, Español}
A personal travel post about a 10-day nomadic journey through Europe, focusing on finding an affordable, comfortable camping stay in Verona, Italy, and reflecting on the experience and its emotional impact.

La caja de cereal / The cereal box - by @marpa
^{Original language: Spanish, English}
A short bilingual poem about a mosquito living in an empty cereal box, its brief adventures, and the narrator returning the box to its home with a playful ending.

A time of friendship 🇹🇭🌻☀️ The special day. 🌸🩷 - by @miingjazz
^{Original language: Thai, English}
A warm post about reconnecting with Thai friends during a holiday gathering, sharing cooking, seafood, and dessert experiences, and enjoying time together.

Human Nature: Portraits in the countryside. / Monomad Challenge [Eng/Esp] - by @muhammadhalim
^{Original language: English, Spanish}
A bilingual (English/Spanish) photo journal of a countryside visit focused on capturing moments with friends' kids and pets, highlighting spontaneous portraits over planned shots and ending with warm reflections.

Another pilates class - Monomad Challenge. - by @malos10
^{Original language: English, Spanish}
A photographer showcases a day of Pilates class photography, sharing both candid pre-class moments and in-class shots of instructors and participants, captured with natural light and two lenses.

MONOLOGUE - (PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES) - by @jlinaresp
^{Original language: Spanish, English}
A reflective Street Photography post sharing monologues and observations inspired by rainy days, featuring a series of images and bilingual captions, and concluding with technical notes and gear details.

The tulips are blooming 🌷 brightly and beautifully 😻 - by @elenasteem
A brief post celebrating tulips in bloom, their care, varieties, colors, and gifting use, with tips to stagger blooming by planting different varieties.

Monomad: Dramatic Weather and Landscapes - by @mmckinneyphoto13
A short reflection on how dramatic, windy weather and layered clouds enhance landscape photography, encouraging longer observation to capture compelling scenes with mountains, forests, lakes, and rivers.

Road to infinity//MONOMAD CHALLENGE - by @goga22
^{Original language: English, Croatian}
A personal entry detailing a German road photography journey for the Monomad Challenge, showcasing a series of black-and-white images and notes on gear and processing.