Andy Zahn
@andyzahn.bsky.social
Photographer, writer, environmentalist, geek
I live in the shadow of Mt. St. Helens where I write about cameras and other tech, create YouTube videos, and spend a lot of time out in nature photographing wildlife and the places they live.
I live in the shadow of Mt. St. Helens where I write about cameras and other tech, create YouTube videos, and spend a lot of time out in nature photographing wildlife and the places they live.
Pinned
Andy Zahn
@andyzahn.bsky.social
· Nov 7
I had this photo pinned to the top of my Twitter feed for four years because whenever I look at it I remember happier times. Those memories grow more precious to me with every passing day.
A short #photography video featuring an old camera filter I found at a garage sale. youtu.be/-lkJX0bXu4I
The beauty of a decaying camera filter - HOYA HMC Skylight
YouTube video by Illuminationsfromtheattic
youtu.be
January 21, 2026 at 8:37 PM
A short #photography video featuring an old camera filter I found at a garage sale. youtu.be/-lkJX0bXu4I
Reposted by Andy Zahn
Sixteen years ago, the Supreme Court decided that corporations are people under the First Amendment.
Today, sold-out politicians block progress on all fronts to appease their corporate donors.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
Today, sold-out politicians block progress on all fronts to appease their corporate donors.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
January 21, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Sixteen years ago, the Supreme Court decided that corporations are people under the First Amendment.
Today, sold-out politicians block progress on all fronts to appease their corporate donors.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
Today, sold-out politicians block progress on all fronts to appease their corporate donors.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
21st Century Breakdown!!!
Now I just need "Shenanigans", and I'll own every Green Day on my list.
The Gordon Lightfoot and Jethro Tull were also great pickups. Good listening material for my late-night writing this evening.
Now I just need "Shenanigans", and I'll own every Green Day on my list.
The Gordon Lightfoot and Jethro Tull were also great pickups. Good listening material for my late-night writing this evening.
January 21, 2026 at 5:56 AM
21st Century Breakdown!!!
Now I just need "Shenanigans", and I'll own every Green Day on my list.
The Gordon Lightfoot and Jethro Tull were also great pickups. Good listening material for my late-night writing this evening.
Now I just need "Shenanigans", and I'll own every Green Day on my list.
The Gordon Lightfoot and Jethro Tull were also great pickups. Good listening material for my late-night writing this evening.
Reposted by Andy Zahn
Leak the unredacted Epstein Files.
If it means the destruction of nations’ leadership and companies, they don’t deserve to exist if they abused children.
Enough.
If it means the destruction of nations’ leadership and companies, they don’t deserve to exist if they abused children.
Enough.
January 20, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Leak the unredacted Epstein Files.
If it means the destruction of nations’ leadership and companies, they don’t deserve to exist if they abused children.
Enough.
If it means the destruction of nations’ leadership and companies, they don’t deserve to exist if they abused children.
Enough.
Here's another image of the #aurora - there were some impressively tall pillars last night!
Nikon Z9 + Viltrox 16mm f1.8
#northernlights #wawx #astrophotography #landscapephotography
Nikon Z9 + Viltrox 16mm f1.8
#northernlights #wawx #astrophotography #landscapephotography
January 20, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Here's another image of the #aurora - there were some impressively tall pillars last night!
Nikon Z9 + Viltrox 16mm f1.8
#northernlights #wawx #astrophotography #landscapephotography
Nikon Z9 + Viltrox 16mm f1.8
#northernlights #wawx #astrophotography #landscapephotography
Reposted by Andy Zahn
Greenland’s prime minister has warned residents to prepare for the possibility of a U.S. invasion. It’s surreal to even be here. Not only is Trump continuing to tear at the fabric of our own country, but now this reckless and imperial-style rhetoric is spilling outward everywhere.
Greenland Leader Tells People to Prepare for Possible Invasion
Greenland’s prime minister said the Arctic island’s population and its authorities need to start preparing for a possible military invasion, even as it remains an unlikely scenario, as President Donal...
www.bloomberg.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Greenland’s prime minister has warned residents to prepare for the possibility of a U.S. invasion. It’s surreal to even be here. Not only is Trump continuing to tear at the fabric of our own country, but now this reckless and imperial-style rhetoric is spilling outward everywhere.
This might be my favorite photo of the #aurora from last night. It really was spectacular in the early hours of the morning!
Nikon Z8 + Nikkor 35mm f1.2
#wawx #northernlights #astrophotography
Nikon Z8 + Nikkor 35mm f1.2
#wawx #northernlights #astrophotography
January 20, 2026 at 9:30 PM
This might be my favorite photo of the #aurora from last night. It really was spectacular in the early hours of the morning!
Nikon Z8 + Nikkor 35mm f1.2
#wawx #northernlights #astrophotography
Nikon Z8 + Nikkor 35mm f1.2
#wawx #northernlights #astrophotography
I think it's ridiculous to alter the historical structures at Seattle's gasworks park. They have fences & warning signs in place, which is more than enough. If people violate those precautions, then it's their own stupidity which is to blame for any resulting accidents.
komonews.com/news/local/f...
komonews.com/news/local/f...
Future of Seattle's Gas Works Park up in the air after falling deaths, safety concerns
The future of Seattle’s iconic Gas Works Park could be decided this week as city officials consider whether to remove climbable features.
komonews.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:12 PM
I think it's ridiculous to alter the historical structures at Seattle's gasworks park. They have fences & warning signs in place, which is more than enough. If people violate those precautions, then it's their own stupidity which is to blame for any resulting accidents.
komonews.com/news/local/f...
komonews.com/news/local/f...
If you're awake and are located in the Pacific Northwest right now, the #aurora is visible to the naked eye as of 6 AM! #wawx #northernlights
January 20, 2026 at 2:03 PM
If you're awake and are located in the Pacific Northwest right now, the #aurora is visible to the naked eye as of 6 AM! #wawx #northernlights
January 20, 2026 at 9:32 AM
DNR is planning massive new clearcutting operations in legacy forests on Striped Peak - one of the most spectacular coastlines on the Straight of Juan De Fuca.
Tell @daveupthegrovecpl.bsky.social and @wadnr.bsky.social to cancel the Tiger Stripes Sorts and Birds Eye View timber sales.
Tell @daveupthegrovecpl.bsky.social and @wadnr.bsky.social to cancel the Tiger Stripes Sorts and Birds Eye View timber sales.
Salt Creek & Striped Peak Legacy Forests - Elwha Legacy Forests
Two planned DNR timber sales - “Tiger Stripes Sorts” and “Bird’s Eye View” - would log approximately 300 acres of rare coastal forest, adjacent to the region’s most popular coastal park - Salt Creek ...
elwhalegacyforests.org
January 20, 2026 at 7:19 AM
DNR is planning massive new clearcutting operations in legacy forests on Striped Peak - one of the most spectacular coastlines on the Straight of Juan De Fuca.
Tell @daveupthegrovecpl.bsky.social and @wadnr.bsky.social to cancel the Tiger Stripes Sorts and Birds Eye View timber sales.
Tell @daveupthegrovecpl.bsky.social and @wadnr.bsky.social to cancel the Tiger Stripes Sorts and Birds Eye View timber sales.
@governorferguson.bsky.social is dangling the promise of a tax on the rich to distract people from the deep cuts he wants to make to popular programs/services.
Under his proposal, the tax on the rich won't go into effect for years to come. He's just kicking the can down the road. #waleg
Under his proposal, the tax on the rich won't go into effect for years to come. He's just kicking the can down the road. #waleg
January 20, 2026 at 6:23 AM
@governorferguson.bsky.social is dangling the promise of a tax on the rich to distract people from the deep cuts he wants to make to popular programs/services.
Under his proposal, the tax on the rich won't go into effect for years to come. He's just kicking the can down the road. #waleg
Under his proposal, the tax on the rich won't go into effect for years to come. He's just kicking the can down the road. #waleg
I've got a timelapse of the Northern lights running. Here's hoping it heats up later on, since it's not much to look at so far. Great conditions for seeing it though, dark and clear! #wawx
January 20, 2026 at 5:12 AM
I've got a timelapse of the Northern lights running. Here's hoping it heats up later on, since it's not much to look at so far. Great conditions for seeing it though, dark and clear! #wawx
Reposted by Andy Zahn
Western #Washington needs large new parks to revitalize our rural communities and protect our best remaining wild landscapes.
My plan would place a new park next to ever suitable rural community and build 3000 miles of new trails & around 1250 new campsites. #waleg #parkchat
My plan would place a new park next to ever suitable rural community and build 3000 miles of new trails & around 1250 new campsites. #waleg #parkchat
Rural Parks
Enhancing local and regional economies through expanded outdoor recreation opportunities
andyzahn.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Western #Washington needs large new parks to revitalize our rural communities and protect our best remaining wild landscapes.
My plan would place a new park next to ever suitable rural community and build 3000 miles of new trails & around 1250 new campsites. #waleg #parkchat
My plan would place a new park next to ever suitable rural community and build 3000 miles of new trails & around 1250 new campsites. #waleg #parkchat
Another evening of fighting Wordpress. How is the website builder so obtuse? Even simple tasks are incredibly complicated, and I keep running into weird bugs that temporarily break the entire site. I don't remember it being this stinkin miserable when I last built a site using it a decade ago.
January 19, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Another evening of fighting Wordpress. How is the website builder so obtuse? Even simple tasks are incredibly complicated, and I keep running into weird bugs that temporarily break the entire site. I don't remember it being this stinkin miserable when I last built a site using it a decade ago.
Reposted by Andy Zahn
Evolution of December #Arctic sea ice and sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies during the satellite-era...
A summary of last month can be found from @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social at climate.copernicus.eu/sea-ice-cove...
*SST data set (OISSTv2.1) is only available since about 1982
A summary of last month can be found from @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social at climate.copernicus.eu/sea-ice-cove...
*SST data set (OISSTv2.1) is only available since about 1982
January 18, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Evolution of December #Arctic sea ice and sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies during the satellite-era...
A summary of last month can be found from @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social at climate.copernicus.eu/sea-ice-cove...
*SST data set (OISSTv2.1) is only available since about 1982
A summary of last month can be found from @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social at climate.copernicus.eu/sea-ice-cove...
*SST data set (OISSTv2.1) is only available since about 1982
Reposted by Andy Zahn
Industrial hemp is the key to sustainable economic success in rural Washington. It's one of the most efficient and versatile materials available.
Industrial Hemp has the potential to boost profits for farmers, create thousands of good union jobs, and provide communities with reliable revenue.
Industrial Hemp has the potential to boost profits for farmers, create thousands of good union jobs, and provide communities with reliable revenue.
Industrial Hemp
An Economic and Environmental Solution as an Alternative Source of Revenue for WADNR.
andyzahn.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Industrial hemp is the key to sustainable economic success in rural Washington. It's one of the most efficient and versatile materials available.
Industrial Hemp has the potential to boost profits for farmers, create thousands of good union jobs, and provide communities with reliable revenue.
Industrial Hemp has the potential to boost profits for farmers, create thousands of good union jobs, and provide communities with reliable revenue.
New birdhouse is place! The latest edition to our "zen garden".
January 18, 2026 at 8:42 PM
New birdhouse is place! The latest edition to our "zen garden".
Drax is an evil, predatory corporation, and we must drive them from our shores.
‘Everything is worse since Drax came here’: US residents say wood-pellet plant harming their town - no surprises here! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Everything is worse since Drax came here’: US residents say wood-pellet plant harming their town
Residents of Gloster, Mississippi, are suing plant that exports wood pellets to UK and Europe. Company says it is reducing emissions
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Drax is an evil, predatory corporation, and we must drive them from our shores.
Reposted by Andy Zahn
When Fascism came to America, no one crawled on their bellies and kissed the boot more willingly than those who once defiantly shouted "Don't Tread On Me!"
January 16, 2026 at 1:10 PM
When Fascism came to America, no one crawled on their bellies and kissed the boot more willingly than those who once defiantly shouted "Don't Tread On Me!"
Picked up the new Alter Bridge album today!
Also found used a Saboton album, as well as a Hives album, which are also awesome. Saboton is so much fun with their history-themed heavy metal lol
Also found used a Saboton album, as well as a Hives album, which are also awesome. Saboton is so much fun with their history-themed heavy metal lol
January 18, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Picked up the new Alter Bridge album today!
Also found used a Saboton album, as well as a Hives album, which are also awesome. Saboton is so much fun with their history-themed heavy metal lol
Also found used a Saboton album, as well as a Hives album, which are also awesome. Saboton is so much fun with their history-themed heavy metal lol