Hive Daily Mix - Photography - 2026-08-04

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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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August 4

MONOMAD - August 3rd, 2026 - Make Sure To Read Our Community And Contest Rules Before Submitting Your Publications. - by @monochromes
A PeakD post for the MONOMAD August 3, 2026 edition, outlining contest rules for the Black And White Community's #monomad challenge. It emphasizes that entries must be posted in the Black And White Community, include the #monomad tag, have at least 50% of content in black and white (including the first image), and be original photography. The post lists prize details (each place awarding 50% upvotes), showcases first, second, and third place entries, and provides honorable mentions. It also notes that rules can change and advertises a Black and White photography Discord server and a Qbanner image link, with a closing quote about photography.

Wings of Storm//MONOMAD CHALLENGE - by @goga22
^{Original language: Croatian, English}
A PeakD post by a photographer sharing his entry for the MONOMAD Challenge titled Wings of Storm (Krila Oluje). The author describes attending a Croatian military display in Zagreb, capturing images of the Croatian Air Force aerobatic team, and provides a gallery of the first 4 images (with additional images in the post). All shots were taken with an Olympus E-M10 Mark III (40-150mm, f/4) in auto mode and processed with a Black and White Filter action in Photoshop. The post ends with a friendly sign-off and thanks to the community.

Monochrome Monday - here and there - by @tattoodjay
A Monochrome Monday post detailing visits to historic sites in New Bedford, including Grinnell Mansion and nearby architecture, with multiple monochrome photographs and notes on sunrise timing for better shots.

I start with a smile. - by @papilloncharity
A lighthearted, photo-driven post about bird encounters and everyday reflections on happiness, worth, and kindness, linked through a simple story of a Cape Weaver and other garden birds.

📸 My Entry For Monomad Challenge - Flowers and Insects🌿🌱 - by @tiptop97
A personal entry sharing a series of garden photos featuring flowers and especially a bumblebee, highlighting the photographer's enjoyment of nature and the chance to capture insects on camera for the Monomad Challenge.

Heat and Drought 👨‍🌾 4th field update 📷 - by @seckorama
A field update from a Hive gardener detailing a hot, drought-affected season, successful irrigation and harvests (watermelons, potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplants, beans, zucchini, lettuce), and new watering gear (battery-powered pump).

Afternoon Hiking - by @daveks
A short hiking post sharing photos from a Dutch Hoodoos hike, noting it was a quick 90-minute roundtrip and that the trails were uncrowded in the afternoon, with a plug for a photography community.

Curator Cat: It's Caturday and it's AUGUST! - by @curatorcat
A light weekend update from Curator Cat celebrating Caturday in August, sharing cat photos and a quick update on Hive Power goals and upcoming International Cat Day.

#Monomad Photography - three views of Lake Corangamite - by @harveyword
A photographer shares a trio of shots of Lake Corangamite, highlighting its hypersaline, endorheic nature and seasonal drying with moon-like lake bed vistas.

CUSCO ARCHIVES: RESCUED DETAILS / DETALLES RESCATADOS [ENG-ESP] - by @cabzphoto
^{Original language: English, Español}
A bilingual photo post revisiting Cusco archives, featuring a small gallery and notes from the photographer about rescue of images, personal updates, and a MonoMad challenge entry.

Los Años del Estropicio - The Years of Devastation. [Esp - Eng] - by @jcalvoparapar
^{Original language: Esp, Eng}
A bilingual (Spanish-English) memoir-like post about Mayarí Arriba, Cuba, contrasting a lively past with a current period of hardship and emigration, ending with hopeful wishes for the town's recovery.

From Skyscrapers to Sunset: A Productive Sunday in the City and Springleaf - by @curamax
A Sunday exploring both a bustling city center and the tranquil Springleaf area, highlighting food at Lau Pa Sat, urban photography, a leisurely bicycle ride, and a peaceful sunset by the water.

7 de Agosto - Bogotá - by @coquicoin
^{Original language: Spanish, English}
A blogger describes visiting the 7 de Agosto neighborhood in Bogotá, known for leather workshops and a market, sharing photos from a meal with a view of the square and reflections on the surroundings and a Venezuelan flag sighting.

International Abstract Art – Gesture and Matter 📷 Málaga – Spain - by @avdesing
^{Original language: Spanish, English}
A PeakD post by Amonet detailing a visit to the Málaga museum exhibit 'Gesture and Matter: international abstract art from 1945 to 1965,' highlighting large-scale works, key artists, and the cross-continental influence between Paris, New York, and Tokyo, complemented by many exhibition photos.

Photoshooting with Sandie : behind the scenes - Infrared Photography on Hive - by @dawnoner
A behind-the-scenes look at an infrared photography photoshoot with Sandie, including setup, locations visited, and notes about SHOOT process and gear, with a strong emphasis on authenticity and ownership.

办电话卡，兑换当地币，购物 - by @jychbetter
^{Original language: Chinese}
A personal diary-style post detailing the author’s experience setting up a local SIM card, exchanging currency, and daily life in Zambia, including vendor names and local currency exchange rates.

📸 PhotoFeed Contest - Wildlife Photography Round 181 - by @photofeed
A PeakD PhotoFeed contest post announcing Wildlife Photography Round 181, outlining winners from the previous round, the timetable for various themes, and the contest rules and prizes.

[EN/PT] Ana’s Orchids - by @elderdark
^{Original language: English, Portuguese}
A photographer visits his niece Ana’s countryside home, capturing orchids growing on a mango tree and sharing a day of simple, joyful moments spent with family.

SMALL MARINE WONDERS - by @ladytruckview
^{Original language: Polish, English}
A personal PeakD post by dorota_bio_card_peakd.jpg from Poland sharing observations of small marine creatures found on a northern France beach, including mussels, beadlet anemones, whelk egg cases, and a cuttlebone, with reflections on learning and memory.

My Actifit Report Card: August 2 2026 - by @cezary-io
A brief Actifit report for August 2, 2026, noting a slightly higher step count and a 20 km bike ride, with a photography caption and embedded activity visuals.