Hive Daily Mix - Photography - 2026-06-25

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

Authors referenced will share the rewards of this post. Those using PeakD.com will receive a larger share (the DHF may also be a beneficiary).

MONOMAD - June 24th, 2026 - XXXL Edition - Make Sure To Read Our Community And Contest Rules Before Submitting Your Publications. - by @monochromes
This PeakD post announces the MONOMAD competition for June 24th, 2026 (XXXL Edition), focusing on black-and-white photography. It outlines mandatory entry rules, submission requirements, and prizes (each first/second/third place receiving 50% upvotes). The post emphasizes posting in the Black And White Community, including the #monomad tag and ensuring at least 50% of the content is black and white, with all photos captured by the entrant. It lists the top winners and a set of honorable mentions, and provides links to related communities, a Discord server, and a quotation image/link.

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Visiting the Antonio José de Sucre monument in the Los Bordones area (Eng - Esp) - by @belkyscabrera
^{Original language: English, Spanish}
A bilingual (English and Spanish) post describing a visit to the Antonio José de Sucre monument near the Los Bordones interchange in Cumaná. It discusses the monument's location, its relation to the nearby El Indio statue, and provides visual descriptions of the sculpture, surrounding gardens, and the site’s amenities. The author details Sucre's attire and artifacts in close-up shots, notes the monument’s pedestrian access, and shares impressions of the view, flora (bougainvillea, lilies, palms), and the inscription 'Sucre Te Quiero'. The post includes numerous image captions and mirrored bilingual narration of the visit.

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Mountain Lake Landscape - by @daveks
A photographer shares a Mountain Lake landscape hike ending at Dog Lake with photos, a brief encounter with fellow hikers, and notes about gear and editing, followed by a plug for a photography community.

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Wednesday walk to round trip to Ula brand hill. - by @hindavi
A personal narrative of a Wednesday hike to Ula brand hill, detailing the route, scenery, and Ulabrand monument, with reflections on the landscape and effort involved.

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Enchanted place - A MEDIEVAL WALK through albarracin continues - by @ramon2024
^{Original language: English, Spanish}
A photography-focused post exploring Albarracín's medieval streets, architectural details, viewpoints, and surrounding landscapes, blending culture, history, and nature through a photo collection.

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Paseo vespertino por la Cinta Costera, Cumaná [Esp-Eng] - by @virgilio07
^{Original language: Spanish, English}
A bilingual travel post describing an evening stroll along the Cumaná coastal promenade, highlighting sunset hues, shoreline views, and local atmosphere, with paired Spanish and English texts and a sequence of images.

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DOUBLE EARTHQUAKE , THE DAY AFTER - (PHOTOGRAPHY STORIES) - by @jlinaresp
^{Original language: Spanish, English}
A first-person photography post documenting the twin earthquakes in Montalbán, Venezuela, describing the experience, damage, and aftermath along with personal reflections and technical notes on the photos.

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[ENG/ESP] When fatigue blends with the beauty of the surroundings - by @taniagonzalez
^{Original language: English, Spanish}
A bilingual PeakD post detailing a tiring but rewarding day at the Ecoland desalination project, mixing teamwork, scenery, and personal reflections from the author.

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Thursday a nice sunrise on the beach - by @tattoodjay
A short post sharing a morning sunrise beach walk at Fort Taber, New Bedford, with multiple photos and notes about the beach’s features and accessibility.

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OTHER PERSPECTIVES AND SOME DOGS 🐕 - (PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES) - by @jlinaresp
^{Original language: English, Spanish}
A street photography post showcasing a series of candid moments from a Venezuelan town, capturing daily urban scenes and characters as part of the #monomad challenge.

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📸 PhotoFeed Contest - Cityscape Photography Round 175 - by @photofeed
A PeakD post announcing the PhotoFeed Contest for Cityscape Photography Round 175, outlining rules, prizes, and a timetable for related photography themes.

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Nächtliche Begegnung mit Oryctes rhinoceros. - by @jaki01
^{Original language: German}
A Night-time encounter with a rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros), describing its size, behavior, ecological role, and the irony of humans labeling other species as pests while acknowledging the beetle’s impact on palm plantations.

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Thursday's Chronicle (Street Photography) / Monomad Challenge [Eng/Esp] - by @muhammadhalim
^{Original language: English, Spanish}
A bilingual (English/Spanish) street photography post from Havana reflecting on aging, city decay, and the value of documenting moments through images and inner reflection, tied to a Monomad challenge.

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Where Hope Was Lost / #monomad challenge / [ING/ESP] - by @rg2-foto
^{Original language: English, Spanish}
A reflective PeakD post featuring a photo entry for the #monomad contest, highlighting themes of lost hope and aging in Cuba through somber, street photography.

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Días de espera y nostalgia [ESP-ENG] - by @im-yanizet
^{Original language: Spanish, English}
A bilingual personal reflection about feeling creativity fading due to demanding work, frequent outages, and heat, expressing hope for return of quieter, more inspired days.

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📸 PhotoFeed Contest - Portrait Photography Round 175 - by @photofeed
A PeakD post announcing the PhotoFeed Contest for Portrait Photography Round 175, outlining winner details for Round 174, the timetable for related themes, basic rules, and prize structure.

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Brand new... - by @papilloncharity
A post about a Laughing Dove family nesting nearby, sharing photos of the mother caring for two newly hatched chicks and the parents’ feeding routine, with a short note on their potential relocation and a caution about keeping wild birds as pets.

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Two Shots of the Lloyds Building in London - by @harveyword
A photographer recounts taking a detour to shoot the Lloyds Building in London, reflecting on how their matured technique now yields more deliberate, layered images, while contemplating whether the building or surrounding structures should be the focus.

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Through the Bus Window: A Glimpse of Trinoma, SM North, and Manila’s Everyday Hustle - by @leighdalisay
A short, observational photo post from a bus ride capturing the everyday hustle around Trinoma and SM North EDSA in Manila, highlighting city life and moments of ordinary beauty.

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River guardians - by @pardinus
A short, descriptive post about river guardian birds, focusing on grey herons along the Nile and the author’s birdwatching experiences during a boat tour, with a light humorous ending and a Splinterlands promo.

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Authors referenced will share the rewards of this post. Those using PeakD.com will receive a larger share (the DHF may also be a beneficiary).