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). ![May 18](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/hive.daily.mix/Eo6D87DqX8WLhwGFnAz6TTXQYNJLsRu4Z6VAcptAYCWR2AjceGQwHbDE6KvoEwph7KN.jpg) **[Land of Dreams – Melancholy, resilience and poetry in photography.](https://peakd.com/hive-194913/@avdesing/land-of-dreams-melancholy-resilience-and-poetry-in-photography)** - by @avdesing ^{Original language: Spanish} Amonet reviews the PeakD post about the photography exhibition "Land of Dreams" by Finnish photographer Karppenen. The piece reflects on melancholy, resilience, and memory conveyed through documentary photography that portrays the emigration and daily life of Finns, especially elderly people, who sought refuge on Spain’s southern coast. The photos depict intimate, memory-tinged scenes of family life, poverty, and social issues, presented in square format and resonating with universal themes of time, belonging, and intergenerational connection. The post highlights the photographer’s background, the collaboration with Halmetoja Gallery, and invites reader engagement by asking for favourite images. |

| |-|-|-|-| --- **[Bears](https://peakd.com/hive-194913/@daveks/bears)** - by @daveks A PeakD post titled 'Bears' recounts an encounter with two black bears swimming across a lake while the author was hiking alone. The writer describes a mix of excitement and fear, notes having bear spray for reassurance, and shares quick photos of the bears as they disappeared into the woods. The post also includes camera details (Sony A7R III, Sony 24-105mm f4 G OSS, Lightroom) and ends with a promotional note inviting readers to join a Colour / Black & White photography community curated by the author, along with a request for readers to share bear encounter experiences. |

| |-|-|-|-| --- **[Sublime and Beautiful Sunday Signs of spring by the pond](https://peakd.com/hive-194913/@tattoodjay/sublime-and-beautiful-sunday-signs-of-spring-by-the-pond)** - by @tattoodjay A short nature post featuring spring signs by a pond with ducklings and scenic shots from Buttonwood Park, sharing reflections on photography choices and gear. |

| |-|-|-|-| --- **[MONOMAD - May 17th, 2026 - Make Sure To Read Our Community And Contest Rules Before Submitting Your Publications.](https://peakd.com/hive-142159/@monochromes/monomad-may-17th-2026-make-sure-to-read-our-community-and-contest-rules-before-submitting-your-publications)** - by @monochromes A PeakD post announcing the MONOMAD contest with rules, prizes, honorable mentions, and a call to participate in the Black And White Community, plus a motivational quote and a link to a Discord server. |

| |-|-|-|-| --- **[Morning visit to the Carúpano port captaincy, observing the boats and the sea (Eng - Esp)](https://peakd.com/hive-163772/@belkyscabrera/morning-visit-to-the-carupano)** - by @belkyscabrera ^{Original language: English, Spanish} A bilingual travel post detailing a morning visit to Carúpano, focusing on the port captaincy, boatyard, surrounding scenery, and notable sights including the Civil Protection building and a curiously named boat. |

| |-|-|-|-| --- **[Another great bird show.](https://peakd.com/hive-194913/@papilloncharity/another-great-bird-show)** - by @papilloncharity A photographer shares a series of candid wildlife shots featuring African Hoopoe, Cape White-eye, and Southern Double-collared Sunbird, along with observational musings about birds’ behavior while eating and adapting to weather. |

| |-|-|-|-| --- **[How a Simple Camera Turns Strangers Into Models](https://peakd.com/hive-194913/@russia-btc/how-a-simple-camera-turns)** - by @russia-btc A traveler/blogger uses a Thailand water park to practice photography, showing how spontaneous moments and favorable conditions yield compelling portraits and insights into people’s reactions to cameras. |

| |-|-|-|-| --- **[Weekend in Djerdap National Park - Serbia](https://peakd.com/hive-168869/@dragan1957/weekend-in-djerdap-national-park)** - by @dragan1957 ^{Original language: Serbian} A nature-loving traveler recounts a weekend hiking and river trip in Serbia’s Djerdap National Park, detailing climbs to Ploče viewpoint and Veliki Štrbac, a Danube sail, and a meal at Restaurant Varnica with scenic highlights along the way. |

| |-|-|-|-| --- **[Visitando la iglesia Virgen del Valle, Cumaná [Esp-Eng]](https://peakd.com/hive-163772/@virgilio07/visitando-la-iglesia-virgen-del)** - by @virgilio07 ^{Original language: Spanish, English} A dual-language post describing a visit to Virgen del Valle church in Cumaná, highlighting its German chalet-inspired architecture, interior and exterior design, stained glass, and surrounding surroundings. |

| |-|-|-|-| --- **[Photo Trip | Italy - Piazza Erbe in Verona](https://peakd.com/hive-163772/@rsphotos/photo-trip-or-italy-piazza-erbe-in-verona)** - by @rsphotos ^{Original language: English, Polish} A photo travel post about Piazza delle Erbe in Verona, highlighting its beauty and chaotic charm through various historic buildings, monuments, and a personal note on capturing images despite crowds. |

| |-|-|-|-| --- **[A Sunday Morning Adventure at Yueh Hai Ching Temple](https://peakd.com/travel/@curamax/a-sunday-morning-adventure-at)** - by @curamax A Sunday morning walk in Singapore highlights Yueh Hai Ching Temple nestled among modern skyscrapers, showcasing the contrast between old heritage and contemporary city life through vivid photography and personal reflections. |

| |-|-|-|-| --- **[Vertically](https://peakd.com/hive-142159/@cryptoreforma/wbuctre0)** - by @cryptoreforma ^{Original language: Portuguese, English} A photographer reflects on the prevalence of horizontal image formats versus vertical ones, sharing a vertical photo series for a contest and explaining how eye orientation, historical standards, ergonomics, and smartphone usage influence format choices. |

| |-|-|-|-| --- **[A Day in My Life Blog: Our Simple Way to Celebrate, Give Thanks and Appreciate all our Mothers in Church during our Mother's Day Celebration! 😊🤗😇](https://peakd.com/hive-141359/@godlovermel25/a-day-in-my-life-6072ddd4f3361)** - by @godlovermel25 A personal blog post describing a church Mother's Day celebration, highlighting testimonies, worship, a Mother-focused sermon, and giving roses and cake to mothers, followed by a closing prayer. |

| |-|-|-|-| --- **[Agradecida por cada momento,mis buenos recuerdos./Grateful for every moment, my good memories.[Esp~Eng]](https://peakd.com/hive-187189/@bet1977/agradecida-por-cada-momento-mis-buenos-recuerdos-grateful-for-every-moment-my-good-memories-esp-eng)** - by @bet1977 ^{Original language: Spanish, English} A reflective bilingual post about cherishing memories captured in photos, detailing personal growth, family moments, and the importance of preserving images over time. |

| |-|-|-|-| --- **[Roads, forests, sky and clouds//MONOMAD CHALLENGE](https://peakd.com/hive-142159/@goga22/roads-forests-sky-and-clouds)** - by @goga22 A Black and White themed post sharing a photo trip series from Gorski Kotar, featuring a monomad challenge entry with numerous landscape and road photos captured in RAW, processed in Photoshop, and taken from a Nikon D750. |

| |-|-|-|-| --- **[难学的哑语手势舞](https://peakd.com/hive-105017/@angelina6688/6h7tfl)** - by @angelina6688 ^{Original language: Chinese} A PeakD post featuring a title about an advanced sign language gesture dance, with a single image and a prompt to view on Liketu. |

| |-| --- **[Beaver 🦫](https://peakd.com/hive-117778/@elenasteem/beaver)** - by @elenasteem A nature observer shares a brief encounter with a beaver during a rainy nature walk, expressing fascination and sharing several photos of the animal. |

| |-|-|-|-| --- **[21 years old birthday girl - Monomad Challenge.](https://peakd.com/hive-142159/@malos10/21-years-old-birthday-girl-monomad-challenge)** - by @malos10 ^{Original language: English, Spanish} A photographer shares a two-language post about a 21st birthday photoshoot featuring a black background, props, and balloons, captured with a Canon R8 and 50mm lens. |

| |-|-|-|-| --- **[Amusement park in black and white](https://peakd.com/hive-142159/@friendlymoose/amusement-park-in-black-and-white)** - by @friendlymoose A mono-themed post about visiting a colorfully busy amusement park, sharing monochrome photos and a ride video, inviting feedback on the entry for the monomad challenge. |

| |-|-|-|-| --- **[📸 My Entry For Monomad Challenge - Spring Sunday 🌿🌱](https://peakd.com/hive-142159/@tiptop97/my-entry-for-monomad-challenge-spring-sunday)** - by @tiptop97 ^{Original language: Russian} A photographer shares a Spring Sunday post for Monomad Challenge featuring a collection of black-and-white and nature photos, including snails, blossoms, and magnolia, and ends with a personal note about their motivation and a request to follow. |

| |-|-|-|-| --- 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).