HOTSHOTS ~ 8/14/25
~ Photography Lovers Community Curation ~
Hello Photography Lovers! Welcome to a long overdue curation report featuring the community HotShots! where we have compiled some of your amazing photos to show off to the world!
I have been on a bit of a hiatus. This has been a difficult time of transition for my family and I. I have missed you all and the incredible photography that is shared daily within this community. I have still been managing and curating as best i can... i just haven't had time to compile them into a HotShots post UNTIL NOW. Better late than never is what i always say. I will be trying to post HotShots curation reports more regularly... even if they are a bit more concise than usual. Something is better than nothing!
Please take some time to review the entire post and go check out the rest of the images of features you like. Since we only share one featured image of many from your amazing posts, some of the best images are within the rest of the posts and we don't want you to miss the beauty!
Plus, you never know when your time to get featured may come and we are sure you would enjoy the same level of community support! So, make sure to support your fellow photographers because without you all, this community would not be possible.
Now, after curating diligently and sifting through the community's posts, here are the curation selections to share with you all. Keep up the great work for your chance to be in the next round of curation!
Today's HotShots
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| @inksurgeon | Sunset and the Buck Moon |
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| @gunting | Dancing with Light and Smoke |
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| @maxmarvin | Photography of two different spiders |
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| @naveen.jogta | A Glimpse of My Farm Life |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @forestbound | When Silence Speaks Louder Than a Thousand Birds: A Soul's Reflection |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @egoaquiles | Working for Forum ESP/ENG |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @goga22 | 📸 Magical Moments through the Lens - Part One |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @konquest | Zachar Bay, Disappointed / Kodiak Island [ENG-GER] |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @sandormb | Horseback riding |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @avdesing | Techniques, artists, colours and surprises |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @malos10 | Not so random photographs |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @wilfredocav | For an eternal light |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @joetunex | Fluffy Sheep With a Personality |
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| @androliuben | The Doctor that Poses like a Model |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @sandormb | Introduce Myself |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @naitreart | Butterfly among leaves [Eng/Esp] |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @terrywayne | Abandoned 1920s Memorial Garden |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @goga22 | Ceremonial Military Parade 2025 - Part Three |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @travelshots | 📷 Shanghai Skyline Long Exposures [EN/DE] |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @avdesing | Heart and blood |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @janetedita | In Her Own World — Photoshoot 📷 |
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| @androliuben | The Most Iconic Spot with a Lovely Couple |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @joetunex | Day One Above Luggate / A Photographer's View |
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| @gunnarheilmann | Sensual Cloe - The Tantric Muse touched by the Light |
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| @egoaquiles | A Photo Session with the Star of the House ESP/ENG |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @iquique | Fotografía / Photograph |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @theoctoberwind | When the earth meets the sky 🌄🌬💙🌥 |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @oykaramba | Jana photoshoot |
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| @goga22 | 🌙 Night in the Park 🌳 |
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| @malos10 | Flowers - Professional Studio photographs |
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| @ricky93 | Between the Sea and the Finish Line: Aquathlon with the Cuban National Triathlon Team |
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| @terresco | In the heart of Madagascar’s untouched southwest [🇬🇧 - 🇪🇸] |
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| @azamsohrabi | Photography in the studio Indian dress effects and the color red |
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| @hectgranate | Resistencia Emprendedora / Entrepreneurial Resilience [ESP—ING] |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @ajchampz | The Wild Dog |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @androliuben | Quinceañera Session in Old Havana |
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| @lindoro | Lizard |
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| @oykaramba | Sofi photoshoot 2 |
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| @rg2-foto | Between Lightning and Calm / #monomad challenge / [ING/ESP] |
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| @genesishealthy | Biker girl photoshoot 📷🏍️ |
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| @theoctoberwind | Wild wings 🦋 |
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| @goga22 | Like Grandmother, like Grandson |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @travelshots | 📷 A Telephoto-Walk at the Bund [EN/DE] |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @dimascastillo90 | Underground Shots - Subway Line H, Buenos Aires |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @mrnightmare89 | Nature is where She Lies |
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| @papilloncharity | The moon is the queen of the galaxy |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @tattoodjay | A foggy morning on Popes Island |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @azamsohrabi | The pleasure of photography in nature and the play of colors with the camera lens; a wedding dress with a colorful dress |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @alokeen | Celebration |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @brayol | He discovered a hidden talent. - Descubrió un talento oculto [Eng - Esp] |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @lighteye | Wednesday Walk: “Ljubičevo” Stud Farm [eng/срп] Шетња средом: Ергела „Љубичево“ |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @theoctoberwind | Raindrops make purple pop 💜 |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @harveyword | Abstract |
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| @janetedita | Urban Vibes in Pink Graffiti |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @alokeen | Pure love |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @alejo1976 | Momentos 1 / -(Esp-Ing) |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @mnurhiver | Millipedes and Beautiful Flowers |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @daveks | Kootenay Kliffs |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @malos10 | A mini queen - professional Studio photographs |
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @goga22 | Viki is back - part One |
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| @ricky93 | Between Gunpowder, Sea, and Colors: The New Skin of Team Cuba |
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| @joetunex | Golden Tree Amid Green Trees |
TripleShots
We will now be selecting the top three TripleShots! The featured thumbnail will now get 6%, the first runner-up will get 4%, and the second runner-up will get 2% beneficiary payouts from this posts rewards!
Today's Featured HotShot
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @travelshots | 📷 Visiting „The Stage“ – Shanghai’s newest Viewing Platform [EN/DE] |
First HotShot Runner Up
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @gunnarheilmann | Fiber Optic Light Painting Portraits |
Second HotShot Runner Up
| Photographer | Post Link |
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| @janetedita | Because a Photo Shoot Can Be a Party Too |
Thank you for taking the time to stop by and honor the selections today. Keep up the great work creating your content and thanks for sharing it here with us in the Photography Lovers Community!
~ Community Rules ~
- ALL PHOTOGRAPHY MUST BE YOUR OWN ORIGINAL CONTENT
- IF YOU ARE NOT THE PHOTOGRAPHER YOU MUST BE THE MODEL
- NO STOCK IMAGES UNLESS YOU ARE THE CONTENT CREATOR
- NO PLAGIARISM WILL BE TOLERATED
- ALL TEXT MUST ALSO BE YOUR OWN ORIGINAL CONTENT
or otherwise sourced and cited! - ALL NON-PHOTOGRAPHY POSTS WILL BE MUTED
- SINGLE IMAGE POSTS WITH LITTLE TO NO MEANINGFUL TEXT MAY BE MUTED
- ANY AND ALL USE OF AI
IN YOUR IMAGES OR TEXTS MUST BE DISCLOSED
WITHIN THE CONTENT OF YOUR POST - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ONLY POSTS
WILL BE MUTED - SELFIES & DAILY SNAPSHOT POSTS MAY BE MUTED at curator discretion
- ACTIVE STEEMIT & BLURT USERS WILL BE MUTED
~ How to Get Curated and Be Featured Here ~
- SHARE 2 or MORE IMAGES IN YOUR POST
- YOUR POST MUST HAVE AN ENGLISH TRANSLATION INCLUDED
- MAKE SURE TO ANSWER YOUR COMMENTS & ENGAGE YOUR FOLLOWERS
- GIVE IT YOUR BEST SHOT!
We will not be curating single-image posts, especially with little to no description. This community is focused on high-quality content which includes what surrounds the images you share here.
We do not curate cross-posts
Don't forget to go by and support your fellow photographers by checking out their posts and leaving some meaningful and engaging comments. Engaging in the community is what helps build and grow it. We are all here to support each other!
Thanks For Stopping By To Appreciate The Beauty!
Thank you so much my friend @castleberry
You have been doing a wonderful job sharing your amazing shots! Keep up the great work.
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Thank you 😊 🙏
Thank you for sharing your shots with us here in the community!
Thank you very much
That was an incredible post! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.
Thank you very much for your message.
Thank you so so much @castleberry!!!🤗🤗🤗
Those were some cool exhibitions! Thanks for sharing with us.
They were especially awesome!!! I'll be back for more and more!! Thank you!🤗
So nice to see you back @castleberry :)
I was wondering if you are ok.
Life has been tremendously busy! Our first week of preschool is now in the books. One of my son's classmates' dad is half Swedish and half Greek. I thought of you when i met them. We also bought some expensive Olives last weekend at a food festival out of town...and i thought of you then as well. Thanks for your concern... everything is well, just busy busy!
Good to see you back @castleberry 🙌 I really missed the hotshots posts here in the community. What a nice surprise to see them back even with my photo featured as today's hotshot 🤩 Thanks a lot and have a great day 🙏😊
You have been sharing some amazing shots and content. I loved that whole set from the featured shot's post. Thanks for sharing with us and for your well-wishes! It's good to be back. Hopefully, i will get back into full form soon! Cheers
Thanks a lot! I hope so as well! Wish you a great weekend! 😊
Great to have you back! Better late than never like you said, but we have another one: It's never too late if joy comes... (that's my English version of the original in Spanish)
It's always a joy to curate the HotShot posts! I really appreciate your sentiment and for actually reading the post. That saying in Spanish is perfect. I may start using that one too. You've been sharing some great sets. Thanks for your contributions within this community! Cheers
Beautiful photos, they have inspired me. Thank you
Well, well, well ...... My Heart goes ladidadadida ..... dear @castleberry now that I saw you with us again after a long time. So, I grew a little here, I got a little stronger and gained strength, just as you educated me and gave me guidance. Slowly and surely, every day I am progressing more and more, I feel it. Thanks to you...... Thank you for choosing my photos, and sincere congratulations to all the other excellent authors for their excellent photos ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I have noticed your momentum and have been proud of your success here on Hive. I knew you would get into the groove! Keep on Keepin' on and keep up the great work! Your creative shots with the bag almost made it to the top 3! Thanks for taking time to comment and it's good to be back. I have been lurking in the background... but hopefully i will have a bit more time now to get some work done here on the blockchain! Cheers my dear friend
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Gracias amigo 😌😃
Estas bien amigo
Welcome back @castleberry and glad that you are okay, as you had us a bit worried.
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Sorry to worry anybody but thanks for your concern. My son just finished his first week of preschool and it's been a busy last couple of months. Hopefully, when this transition is over i will have time to be more active like i used to be. Thanks for sharing your adventures and shots with us here in the community my friend. Cheers
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BEER.No matter how long you're away, it's always a pleasure to have you here, dear friend @castleberry, always making excellent compilations. Thank you very much for the mention, and I hope everything goes well for you and your family!
Thank you for your kind words my friend. It's always a pleasure and adventure checking out your shots! Everything is going well with the family. We just did week one of preschool and my boy really enjoyed it. It has thrown our schedule off but it should free up more time for me once he gets into the groove of his new daily adventures. hahaha Cheers
It is always a pleasure for me to share my photographs with the community. It is always a new adventure when the little ones at home start to grow up, haha, I hope your son gets used to it soon. Cheers, my friend!
Great selection. I want to say thank you for the support and for include me in this selection.
You are very welcome! You always share some amazing shots with excellent quality. Keep up the great work my friend. Cheers
Thankyou @castleberry 🌸💜🙃
Thank you and great to see you back!! @castleberry
It's good to be back! Thank you for the warm welcome and for sharing your shots with us here in the community.
Excellent selection of photographs!! longer than usual haha
Thanks for including my work in here!
You've been sharing some excellent shots! Keep up the great work my friend.
Awesome! Thank you for mention!🙃✌️
You are very welcome! Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing your shots with us here in the community!
Nice collection of creativity you got there .
I didn't get to put as many as i would have liked into the list from as far back as the last HotShot post.... but it was still an amazing list! There were many posts that didn't get OCD curated that should have been in here but i had to catch up and putting the curated posts was a way to expedite the process. I hope you are feeling better during your recovery and sorry to hear about your situation. Hang in there and keep on keepin' on!