Hive Daily Mix - Photography - 2026-08-17

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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 17

MONOMAD - August 16th, 2026 - Make Sure To Read Our Community And Contest Rules Before Submitting Your Publications. - by @monochromes
This PeakD post announces the MONOMAD contest on August 16th, 2026, inviting participants to submit black-and-white photography entries to the Black And White Community. It details mandatory rules (post in the community, include #monomad in title or body, at least 50% black-and-white content including the first image, original photography, use of #monomad tag) and notes that rules may change at any time. Prizes are listed (each top place receiving 50% upvote) with the first, second, and third place entries described by their titles and authors. The post also features honorable mentions, reiterates the rules, mentions an associated Discord server for black-and-white photography, and closes with a quote.

GOLD-DUST WEEVIL // A Tiny Jewel of Nature Captured in the Fascinating World of Macro Photography - by @riyat
A micro-nature photography post about the Gold-Dust Weevil (Curculionidae), detailing its appearance, colors (yellow with shimmering scales that can look metallic green), harmless nature, and behavior. The author describes how the beetle climbs on trees, its tendency to fly short distances, and notes about the golden scales that can rub off on human skin. The write-up includes personal photography experiences, including attempting to touch the beetle, capturing various angles, and a rare moment when the wing covers spread to reveal transparent wings as it prepares to fly. The post ends with inspirational lines and social links, and credits the photos to the author using a specific phone and Lightroom for editing.

November Banff (part two) - by @daveks
A short post sharing November photography around Banff, featuring views of Rundle, Sulphur, Cascade mountains, and Bow River Bridge, with notes on camera gear and a plug for a Colour/Black & White photography community.

A Glimpse at Baybayon Coast in Barangay Punta Silum Manticao, Misamis Oriental Mindanao Philippines - by @daily.life
A personal travel post describing the Baybayon Coast in Punta Silum, Manticao, Misamis Oriental, highlighting coastal scenery, unique rocks and corals, a century-old concrete seawall, tide-related changes, and peaceful coastal experiences with family memories.

Moving at the station//MONOMAD CHALLENGE - by @goga22
A photographer shares their Monomad Challenge entry from Zagreb's main train station, showcasing a sequence of black-and-white street photos and notes on capturing moving moments.

Recorriendo la Orilla de Playa Parguito en la Isla de Margarita [ESP-ENG] - by @floreudys79
^{Original language: Español, English}
A reflective Sunday walk along Parguito Beach in Margarita, describing dramatic coastal erosion and economic concerns affecting local businesses amid natural forces and recent events.

Kids learn arts and trades at Solyanoi Gorodok festival (visual story in 8 photo) - by @qwerrie
A visual walkthrough of the Solyanoi Gorodok arts-and-trades festival in Saint Petersburg, highlighting hands-on workshops for kids in weaving, painting, blacksmithing, sculpture, tile glazing, and pottery, plus a street chess moment.

Here we go with a magnificent sunset again. - by @papilloncharity
A sunset photography post detailing a day of chasing cloud formations over Table Mountain, followed by a story of helping a young woman get dentures to improve her employment prospects.

Walking Havana / #monomad challenge / [ING/ESP] - by @rg2-foto
^{Original language: English, Spanish}
A photographer shares a bilingual (English/Spanish) entry featuring scenes from a walk through Havana, capturing everyday moments to preserve the city, as part of the #monomad contest.

Spider man - Monomad Challenge. - by @malos10
^{Original language: English, Spanish}
A photographer shares Spider-Man-themed park photos, including a performer who demonstrates tricks like handstands and flips, taken with a Canon R8 using natural light. The post includes bilingual Spanish commentary and concludes with exchanging contact details to share the images.

Turning Monday Blues into City Lights: An Evening Photo Walk Around Aljunied - by @curamax
A simple evening photo walk in Aljunied transforms a Tuesday-ish mood into a vibrant cityscape moment, highlighting street life, neon lights, and composition found in everyday places.

The Art Of Giving And Caring - by @erikah
A reflective post comparing caring for cactus plants with nurturing human relationships, sharing personal gardening anecdotes and resilience through challenges.

Termessos - The Ancient City Frozen in Time - by @ellie-mai
^{Original language: Turkish, English}
A travelogue exploring Termessos, an ancient Greek-turned-Roman city in the Taurus mountains, highlighting its dramatic setting, history, and well-preserved ruins.

A Lifetime in His Hands. / Monomad Challenge [Eng/Esp] - by @muhammadhalim
^{Original language: English, Spanish}
A photo-essay capturing a chance encounter with an elderly Cuban man along the coast, reflecting on hospitality, history, and the value of shared life stories within a Monomad Challenge entry.

“The Tooth Fairy” paid another visit - by @alexa.art
^{Original language: Spanish, English}
A personal bilingual post about a parent’s humorous and sentimental experiences with the Tooth Fairy (Ratón Pérez), teeth collection, and the impracticalities of money in Venezuela, blending nostalgia with parenting quirks.

SUCRE+UKRAINE+=SUKRANIA: magic and memory in the high-rise blocks of Venezuela - by @yoescribo
^{Original language: English, Spanish}
A bilingual English/Spanish photo essay about Sucrania (La Sucre) in Barquisimimo, Venezuela, exploring its architecture, memory, and a rap battle scene that embodies resilience and community.

#Monomad Challenge - The Best Company - by @xrayman
^{Original language: Portuguese, English}
A personal entry for the Monomad challenge celebrating walking with dogs as companions and guardians of health, emphasizing the bond between humans and pets.

Sunrise from the Veleka - by @vesytz
^{Original language: Bulgarian English}
A brief morning trip to Veleka beach to catch a sunrise, describing the cloudy sky, calm river scenery with canoes, and a dynamic seascape, ending with a pleasant start to the day.

Un Insecto Desconfiado / A Suspicious Insect - by @marpa
^{Original language: Spanish, English}
A short bilingual poem and stop-motion narrative about a wary insect being offered a cookie, learned through imagery and a chalkboard explanation, ending with a snack and a sense of wonder.

[ENG/ESP] A relaxing Sunday and beautiful scenery on the island - by @taniagonzalez
^{Original language: English, Spanish}
A bilingual post (English/Spanish) recounting a relaxed island Sunday spent with birds, a city outing to a mall, enjoying food (KFC), and noting pleasant climates and photos taken on a Redmi phone.