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Stephen Alvarez @alvarezphotography.bsky.social · May 17

The largest feline figure in Panther Cave, a 6,000 year old Native American pictograph site on the Texas/Mexico border.

Ancient Art Archive | Panther Cave Texas

The Panther figure in Panther Cave, Texas Panther Cave is located at the junction of Seminole Canyon and the Rio Grand. The artwork in Panther Cave is classically Pecos River style. There are huge a...

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Stephen Alvarez @alvarezphotography.bsky.social · Apr 22

And I thought we were done with this nonsense.

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Stephen Alvarez @alvarezphotography.bsky.social · Apr 22

I'm just back from a great trip into the Chiquibul Forest in Belize. It was a place I visited for National Geographic on a series of expeditions over 25 years ago. It was nice to be back.

Alvarez Photography | Clearing the road in the Chiquibul Forest | by Stephen Alvarez

Kimali Martinez and a Belize Defense Force soldier clear a road to Cebada Camp in the Chiquibul Forest Preserve.

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Stephen Alvarez @alvarezphotography.bsky.social · Apr 16

Night sky at Belize base camp

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Stephen Alvarez @alvarezphotography.bsky.social · Apr 15

Chuquibul field work

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Stephen Alvarez @alvarezphotography.bsky.social · Apr 13

Packing up for a week in the Chiquibul

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Stephen Alvarez @alvarezphotography.bsky.social · Apr 12

Stuck on the Tarmac in Houston. Does anyone else think travel is harder now that the new administration has taken over?

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Stephen Alvarez @alvarezphotography.bsky.social · Apr 12

Donald Trump's admin has so far proved to be unable to do anything. The idea that they could order work in the deep-sea in short order is laughable. That the FT is reporting it as is it could happen is embarrassing

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Stephen Alvarez @alvarezphotography.bsky.social · Apr 12

Dawn

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Stephen Alvarez @alvarezphotography.bsky.social · Apr 12

On the road again.

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Stephen Alvarez @alvarezphotography.bsky.social · Apr 11

I purchased these drives from B&H for $320 on Monday. #Trumpflation #tariffs

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Stephen Alvarez @alvarezphotography.bsky.social · Apr 10

You know at a certain point people just turn their backs on platforms like meta. It's not gradual, it happens all at once. History is full of examples. Petra and the incense trade come to mind

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Stephen Alvarez @alvarezphotography.bsky.social · Apr 9

"He could announce tomorrow that the tariffs are off"
Good advice and commentary from @profgalloway.com

Scott Galloway @profgalloway.com · Apr 9

Talking about Trump's tariffs with Anderson Cooper on @cnn.com... youtu.be/qg3JOR44r6M?...

'Could not be more stupid': Scott Galloway on Trump's tariffs

YouTube video by CNN

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Stephen Alvarez @alvarezphotography.bsky.social · Apr 9

Trump just caved on tariffs, "pausing" them for 90 days. Who didn't see that coming? None the less there is a psycho at the wheel, when will congress step up and exercise its duty?

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Stephen Alvarez @alvarezphotography.bsky.social · Apr 9

Oh no we will not go down this road

Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · Apr 8

Leavitt confirmed that the WH is working on deporting US citizens to El Salvador

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Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · Apr 4

Ledger Doodle: “Deerwoman’s Measure” When she finds you and weighs the merits of your heart, will you be able to say you have been good? llustrated on antique 1946 #deedpaper 3.5x3.5” #seeme #chickasawartist #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #muskogean #chickasawartist #deerwoman

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Dustign @dustign.bsky.social · Apr 4

Ledger doodle: Shukmalali (Radiant)
llustrated on antique 1922 #ledgerpaper #krinkmarkers #ink #posca #copicmarkers 8x7.5” #feathercape #seeme #chickasawartist #ovac #ledgerart #nativeamericanart #indigenousart #seemecommunity

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Stephen Alvarez @alvarezphotography.bsky.social · Apr 7

The Rio Grande River as it flows through Val Verde County, Texas

Alvarez Photography | The Rio Grande River | by Stephen Alvarez

The Rio Grande River seen from Seminole Canyon State Park in Val Verde County, Texas.

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Stephen Alvarez @alvarezphotography.bsky.social · Apr 3

Work with Google Arts and Culture on Naj Tunich Cave in Guatemala.

Naj Tunich Cave - Google Arts & Culture

Maya pictographs and historic ritual

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Stephen Alvarez @alvarezphotography.bsky.social · Apr 2

That's a record to be proud of

News Breaking LIVE @newsbreakinglive.bsky.social · Apr 1

NEWS BREAKING ALERT: Cory Booker sets Senate record with marathon anti-Trump stand, breaking record of segregationist Strom Thurmond

BREAKING: Cory Booker Sets Senate Record With Marathon Anti-Trump Stand

Booker broke the record of a racist segregationist, making it a particularly symbolic moment

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Stephen Alvarez @alvarezphotography.bsky.social · Apr 1

A portrait of Dr. Carolyn Boyd in Panther Cave, Texas. Dr. Boyd has spent 40 years studying the precontact artwork of the lower Pecos River. Her work illuminates the complexity of belief that is recorded on the walls of archaeological sites like Panther Cave.
#archaeology