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Pratab Ali

@prataba.bsky.social

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Amateur photographer. landscape, insects, wildlife, stars. 20 plus years software engineer in telecoms. Sci-fi: BSG, Startrek, Expanse, some Starwars. Mando and Grogu! (Sorry, Large profiles with thousands of followers, I'm unlikely to follow you back)

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Pratab Ali @prataba.bsky.social · Nov 18

What have you bee'n up to?

I've been taking my Nikon 105mm micro lens for a spin.

(14th June 2021 - from Twitter)

Bee about to land on a purple sage stem. Bee's wings are motion blurred.

Looking downwards on a bee sitting on purple sage.

Closeup of bee on purple sage. Wings have glint of golden sunset sunlight.

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Pratab Ali @prataba.bsky.social · 48m

It won't be a ballroom. Frogface would build one of those racist pubs, and smoking indoors will be permitted.

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 2h

“At this moment in time, the ballroom is really the President’s main priority.” — Karoline Leavitt

Not wages, education, utility bills, health care, housing, food insecurity, veterans, child care, climate disasters, tariffs, national security, or a gov shutdown.

A ballroom.

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Pratab Ali @prataba.bsky.social · 2h

#Startrek #SNW S3E2 Wedding Bell Blues.

🚨Spoiler Alert.

Christine Chappel ditches Spock for "Roy from IT Crowd"

I was surprised to be liking the dance lesson scenes with La’an. Nice to see her relaxed, and not being a kickass security chief.

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 6h

So YouTubers and right-wing influencers who were paid hundreds of thousands of dollars monthly by a company funded by Russia and indicted by the DOJ are now covering the Pentagon?

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Pratab Ali @prataba.bsky.social · 4h

Strange New Worlds S3 is available for digital purchase now on amazon prime.

@shelfnerds.bsky.social Having seen your ratings and reviews of S3. And I hold your opinions in high regard. I hope I'm not too disappointed. Wish me luck. 🤣

#Startrek

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Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 23h

“During this morning’s briefing, you made an aside regarding the futility of the neutrino emissions Mister Paris detected in Sector 741,” Tuvok says.

“Tom’s wormhole mirage,” Harry clarifies.

“‘Just another heartbreak waiting to happen,’ is what you said,” Tuvok adds.
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Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 23h

Harry sets the burrito down. “As always, your powers of observation don’t miss a thing. I—I haven’t been myself lately.”

“In fact, you seem to be suffering from acute cynicism,” Tuvok explains.

Harry raises a brow. “Hmm. I hadn’t thought of it as that—cynicism.”
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Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 23h

Harry nods and lifts the burrito to his mouth, taking his first bite. Tuvok sits, a salad overflowing his plate.

“I have observed a recent and sudden shift in your demeanor and tone both on the bridge and in senior staff meetings,” Tuvok notes.
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Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 23h

#MicroTreks

Harry sits at a table staring out the Mess Hall windows. His Talaxian-Mexican fusion burrito cools on his plate.

Tuvok steps into his view of the windows. “Ensign.”

Harry’s eyes slowly look up at the commander. “Hey, Tuvok.”

“May I join you?” Tuvok asks.
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Pratab Ali @prataba.bsky.social · 1d

Share someone who looks stylish in a banana.

Pratab Ali @prataba.bsky.social · 2d

If you see this, SMILE 😁

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Sheldrick Wildlife Trust @sheldricktrust.bsky.social · 3d

Maxwell may have his grumpy moments, but he's a friendly fellow at heart. Here's a sample of his social calendar: he greets the elephant orphans at his gate each morning. During the day, oxpecker birds perch on his back whilst warthogs, baboons, and monkeys share his snacks.

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 3d

Trump’s admin is planning to slash refugee admissions to the lowest level in modern history, banning most Black and brown refugees while giving preference to white Europeans/ English speakers who are mint for spreading anti-immigrant hate. It’s more white nationalism.

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Vox @vox.com · 3d

Are there any legal avenues left to challenge abusive tactics by ICE, or by other law enforcement agencies controlled by Trump? The short answer is that a few narrow pathways still exist, but they are unlikely to provide a meaningful check on ICE’s behavior.

How the Supreme Court placed ICE above the law

Broadly, there are 5 ways to constrain rogue federal law enforcement agents. The Supreme Court nuked 3 of them.

www.vox.com

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Pratab Ali @prataba.bsky.social · 4d

I know a few people that shunned Enterprise. They really missed out.

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Sheldrick Wildlife Trust @sheldricktrust.bsky.social · 4d

Two months into Nursery life, Arthi is growing in confidence, character, and size. During feeding times, he confidently leads the herd, messily gulps down his bottle, and then demands another! His confidence a positive sign that he has already found his place among our Nursery family: swt.bio/arthi

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Pratab Ali @prataba.bsky.social · 4d

Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Sam (Jared Paladeki) Winchester in resplendent flannel shirts. A still from the TV show Supernatural.

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Pratab Ali @prataba.bsky.social · 5d

Watching #JurassicWorldRebirth on amazon prime.

5 mins in I started 🤣 bad sign as it's not a comedy. Just a ridiculous opening

10 mins in decided that folding my laundry is more exciting. Went and did that.

Continued, 25 mins in decided cleaning my oven is more exciting...
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Vox @vox.com · 5d

Knowing who rises to the level of a “best” friend can be helpful when weighing the amount of relational upkeep a relationship requires. https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/461697/best-friends-adults-relationship-qualities-ranking

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Sophie Carr @sophiecarr.bsky.social · 5d

I have a few favourite wave photos, taken over the years at a few beaches in #Iceland, and this is one of them, from this day in 2021. Slowing down the exposure (this is 0.3 sec) allows you to capture some beautiful movement 🌊

A large greenish wave is breaking as it meets the beach. The exposure is slowed down so the water is smooth. There are some white areas of froth above and lines as the wave breaks, as well as on the beach in front. Behind is grey sea.

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First Flight Podcast @firstflightpod.bsky.social · 6d

**🚀🖖NEW EPISODE ALERT**
We say bye to the Space Natzis, Daniels AND Silik this episode, and @abbymsommer.bsky.social and @shelfnerds.bsky.social find the heart in this episode that still resonates deeply today. Come take a listen!

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Aaron Sheppard Wildlife Photography @wildlifeshorts.bsky.social · 7d

Great Spotted woodpecker on the oak tree #oak #birds #woodpecker #wildlife #nature #spring #sun
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Great Spotted woodpecker on the oak tree #oak #birds #woodpecker #wildlife #nature #spring #sun

YouTube video by Nature Shorts

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Michiale Schneider Carney @michiale.bsky.social · 7d

“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” –Vincent van Gogh
(A roseate spoonbill at Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island, Florida) #birds #spoonbill

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Pratab Ali @prataba.bsky.social · 8d

A poorly put together trailer. And for crying out aloud, you have to start by saying this is the trailer 🤦‍♂️

It looks like a fan made AI thing.

Being set in the Discovery timeline, I already had low expectations. And each time they put out another teaser the bar gets lower.

youtu.be/PAGzRczDYpc?...

Official Trailer | Star Trek: Starfleet Academy | NYCC 2025

YouTube video by Star Trek

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PeteGulls @gullssinceaboy.bsky.social · 8d

I wonder if all this sabre rattling about China and Starmer by the far right in the UK and US is an attempt to deflect from their close friendship with Putin?

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