HOTSHOTS ~ 9/12/25

[castleberry]

~ Photography Lovers Community Curation ~

Hello Photography Lovers! Welcome to another curation report featuring the community HotShots! where we have compiled some of your amazing photos to show off to the world!

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

Photographer	Post Link
@abelfotografia	Amy - eng/esp

Photographer	Post Link
@tattoodjay	Boats in the marina on Popes Island

Photographer	Post Link
@hosain	Sunset Photography In Coxbazar

Photographer	Post Link
@riyat	MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY // The benefits of nature for all living things

Photographer	Post Link
@ceperomorales99	Pilar Beach : the best setting for a photo shoot (part 1)

Photographer	Post Link
@brayol	Between Light and Nature part 2 - Entre la luz y la naturaleza parte 2 [ENG-ESP]

Photographer	Post Link
@tiolucioviajero	Wildflowers with Authentic Magic (En-Es)

Photographer	Post Link
@pavelsku	Indian summer afternoon

Photographer	Post Link
@tonyz	8 Cinemas

Photographer	Post Link
@x-rain	Protests in Nepal, My Images from Today

Photographer	Post Link
@erikah	Talent Has No Age Limit

Photographer	Post Link
@konquest	Cat's Head Cove / Alaska [ENG-GER]

Photographer	Post Link
@suezoe	(ENG/ESP) 🎨📸 "Principles of Modern Sculpture" at the Museum of Contemporary Art / "Principios de la Escultura Moderna" en el Museo de Arte Contemporáneo 🎨📸

Photographer	Post Link
@derangedvisions	I attended my first spiritual retreat

Photographer	Post Link
@sandormb	Birthday session

Photographer	Post Link
@joetunex	Golden Horizons / Sunset from Hawkes Lookout, Takaka Hill 🇳🇿

Photographer	Post Link
@hiddenblade	A crystal that flashes colors if you view it right

Photographer	Post Link
@tattoodjay	Wednesday Walk At Neds Point Mattapoisett MA

Photographer	Post Link
@littlebee4	🌳 THE FAR NORTH ~ Let’s hike the Tavelsjöleden ~ in Tavelsjö Västerbotten county SWEDEN 🇸🇪

Photographer	Post Link
@namiks	Feeling tired, trying to fit photography into the day

Photographer	Post Link
@solymi	Photowalk in Baden La Gacilly Photo Festival -

Photographer	Post Link
@silviabeneforti	Waiting a pause from the rain

Photographer	Post Link
@iquique	Fiesta la tirana chile / La Tirana Chile festival

Photographer	Post Link
@kadr-pokaze	Landscape Photography Stories #3 - Holy Sunday Morning in the Light of the Rising Sun

Photographer	Post Link
@konquest	Whales through Snow Passage / Alaska [ENG-GER]

Photographer	Post Link
@aleister	Black & White Perspective / Macro Photography Session - Technical Description

Photographer	Post Link
@mnurhiver	Fungus Grows on Animal Feces

Photographer	Post Link
@sandormb	La Petatera during its construction

Photographer	Post Link
@himalayannomad	At my favourite spot in Kasar devi 🌄

Photographer	Post Link
@r4f4	Random photos in usual places 🇨🇺

Photographer	Post Link
@barbarabezina	parasite

Photographer	Post Link
@tonyz	Streetphotography Antwerp

Photographer	Post Link
@lisa.oktaviani	Lately traveling in Bali, Indonesia

Photographer	Post Link
@erikah	Shapes & Colors

Photographer	Post Link
@alokeen	Sparkles

Photographer	Post Link
@dawnoner	Rennes surroundings (Part 3)- Lightpainting on Hive

Photographer	Post Link
@flewsplash	Surfing session in Circeo, Carrubo / 30.9.25

Photographer	Post Link
@terrywayne	A Night At The University

Photographer	Post Link
@jlinaresp	MISTS - PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES

Photographer	Post Link
@bibana	simple = amazing

Photographer	Post Link
@jcalvoparapar	La Primada de Cuba / The Cuba’s Primada

Photographer	Post Link
@macchiata	Lunar Eclipse 2025 From My Lens

Photographer	Post Link
@sofathana	It's up to you to explore 🚶 📷 [ENG-ESP]

Photographer	Post Link
@eolianpariah2	at the water's edge

Photographer	Post Link
@ekavieka	Frequent model

Photographer	Post Link
@konquest	Coffman Cove / Alaska [ENG-GER]

Photographer	Post Link
@daveks	Summer Winds Down

Photographer	Post Link
@scottshots	Just Another New Rainbow Bridge Photo...

Photographer	Post Link
@dalegribble	Vault (2024)

Photographer	Post Link
@naitreart	A curious butterfly [Eng/Esp]

Photographer	Post Link
@sandormb	Sisters

Photographer	Post Link
@egoaquiles	Fun and Fantasy at the Beach ESP/ENG

Photographer	Post Link
@joetunex	Reflections / Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago 🇳🇿

Photographer	Post Link
@goga22	🚗💨 Oldtimer meeting in my Town - a Day full of Nostalgia, motorcycles and good people

Photographer	Post Link
@travelshots	📷 Antique Style Street Photography in Graz [EN/DE]

Photographer	Post Link
@owdtwobad	Complexity

Photographer	Post Link
@papilloncharity	Squirrels like Fridays

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!

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Today's Featured HotShot

Photographer	Post Link
@plantasticka	Art Picnic on Owl Hill: Capturing Creativity and Community

First HotShot Runner Up

Photographer	Post Link
@abelfotografia	Light a candle - eng/esp

Second HotShot Runner Up

Photographer	Post Link
@brayol	They are far away - Están lejos [ENG-ESP]

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
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  IN YOUR IMAGES OR TEXTS MUST BE DISCLOSED
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  WILL BE MUTED
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• 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!}

Comments

[brayol]

Thank you for mentioning me and it is an honor to continue sharing my photographs in the community.

[castleberry]

You will be getting 2% of this post's total payout for your top 3 spot in the HotShots. Thank you for your contributions and keep up the great work.

[ceperomorales99]

Muchas gracias por apreciar mi trabajo🤗

[castleberry]

¡De nada! Gracias por compartir.

[bibana]

Wow, thanks for the mention. I am happy to be in a company of such a great photographers all around. 🤗💕

[castleberry]

That was an interesting post and a lovely mushroom shot! I really liked the angle you chose. Keep up the great work!

[bibana]

That means a lot, thank you! I’m really glad you liked it and I’ll definitely keep sharing more. 😊 🌿 🍄

[jlinaresp]

Thank you for including one of my photographic works in this amazing #HotSHots selection @castleberry friend!!! 😃🙏

!PIZZA

[castleberry]

You are always welcome, my friend! Cheers

[pizzabot]

PIZZA!

$PIZZA slices delivered:
@jlinaresp_(2/15) tipped @castleberry

_{Come get MOONed!}

[solymi]

Thanks for the mention!

[castleberry]

That was a really cool post and an awesome photowalk display! Thanks for sharing.

[erikah]

Thanks Castleberry! The second one was a surprise :)

[castleberry]

I went with what i thought was the best photo... not my favorie work of art! hahaha

[erikah]

[r4f4]

Thanks for support my work @castleberry 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[castleberry]

Your featured shot just missed being among the top 3. Keep up the excellent work. I liked that your featured shot didn't have a border. Cheers

[r4f4]

Thanks again!!

[eolianpariah2]

thanks for the mention. lots of great posts as always
!INDEED

[castleberry]

You shared some really cool textures and compositions in your post! Keep up the great work.

[iquique]

We are all winners

[castleberry]

Your shot was almost in the top 3. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing. We ARE all winners here! hahaha

[pavelsku]

Thanks for choosing the best photos 👍

[castleberry]

Thanks for your contribution and helping the best be even Better!

[goga22]

Thank you so much for choosing my Photo dear @castleberry, and big congrats to all of great Photographers on great Shots

[dawnoner]

Thanks for supporting my work guys :) :)

[sofathana]

There are so many good images here! Thanks so much for the mention! 😃

[suezoe]

[egoaquiles]

Thank you for your support! I am very grateful when you share my photos in these selections.

[himalayannomad]

Thanks for the mention. Have a nice day ya all 🙏

[tonyz]

Thanks for the mentions, have a great weekend!

[claudiabook]

Wonderful pics

[joetunex]

Thank you 😇🙏