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What I tell you three times is true! (Not endorsing snark, I refer to the annotated version of The Hunting of The Snark.)🙏
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alanjstedman.bsky.social
This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,

The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance

Iconic imo
Photograph from 1911 taken by Herbert Ponting whilst with Scott's Antarctic Expedition The monochrome photo is taken from within a cave. The walls of the cave are made of ice. The cave entrance is in the mid distance with two figures standing looking out towards a distant ship. Between them and the ship there is first a 'beach' of ice before the sea itself. The ship could be up to 800 metres away What makes the photo so special is that where the figures are at the cave entrance there is a band of very white snow and ice (contrasting with the comparatively dark inside of the cave) that creates a stark framework in which the men and the ship are captured. It is made even more dramatic by the fact that the cave entrance is at least 30 metres high and is in the shape of a distorted elipse with the tail sloping off to the right at the top of the elipse The photo being in monochrome in a largely white environment makes the photographers skill all the more laudable
January 17, 2026 at 7:12 AM
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pamkeenwilliams.bsky.social
Today was backyard birdie day for me. I worked on getting close, detailed captures. Here is a Pine Warbler. Did you know Pine Warblers are the only warbler that eats large quantities of seeds, especially in the winter?
#birds
January 14, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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beachrelaxin.bsky.social
If you're looking for patterns, look no further than the Northern Flicker. We've got your spots and dots. Your bars, patches, and half-moons. We've got mustaches and more colors than you can shake a stick at, and it all works perfectly.

#BirdOfTheDay #Feathers&Form #birds #nature #photography
A large sunlit woodpecker with a black barred tan back, creamy chest and belly with black polka dots, white tail coverts with black triangular patches, a peachy tan face and neck with a black mustache, light gray cap and nape with a bright red patch on his nape and wings with subtle hints of the yellow shafts hidden beneath perches on a concrete bird bath in profile facing right. His head is lifted showing off his perfect form and the sun shines off his black eye and long black beak.
January 9, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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denterrick.bsky.social
Busy as a...

Since we're stuck here in winter, I can't help thinking of springtime.

#Hiking #Photography #10MinutesFromHome #Bees #EastCoastKin #ColorADay #GreenSat #BlueSkyArtShow #vibrant #Ireland
A beautiful little bumblebee as she works her way into a vibrant pink knapweed plant. Her head is partially immersed in the plant's flower and a light dusting of pollen is visible on her body. The background is a blur of pale green.
January 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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rvbdrm.com
BIG FIGHT AT POLAND’S WROCLAW ZOO!!!
January 9, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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benteliciousart.bsky.social
Goals
Illustration einer Robbe, die sich im Wasser treiben lässt. Nur ihre Nasenspitze guckt senkrecht aus dem Wasser, der füllige Körper ist al dunkler, blauer Blorb unter dem Wasser zu erahnen
January 8, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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mikemelton.bsky.social
Black-crested Coquette at @tapirvalley.bsky.social

#hummingbirds #birds #nature #costarica
A small, colorful hummingbird with a spiky black crest and iridescent green and bronze feathers perches on a wet green stem, tiny water droplets clinging to its head and back.
January 8, 2026 at 2:38 AM
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slippy64.bsky.social
CRESTED TIT PORTRAIT
Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
#birds #wildlife #nature #cairngorms #scottishwildlife #birdportrait #bestbirds #nikon
January 6, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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stevewaycott.bsky.social
Good morning! For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme of #speckles&spots (birds with speckled or spotted plumage) we are joined by this magnificent Common Loon (or Diver, depending on where in the world you are). What a glorious few minutes I spent with this beautiful bird.

#birds #photography
Close-up of a stunning black and white spotted/striped bird with iridescent green through its black head and neck plumage and a dark red eye is swimming on dark green water.
January 5, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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emmalerae.bsky.social
Artwork depicting 3 Ceratosaurus dinosaurs teaming up to take down a larger Ceratosaurus. The artwork is made of blues, pinks, and oranges. Below the artwork it reads "No War But Class War".
January 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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glengrambo.bsky.social
An excellent idea!
#NewYearsEveIridescence
Common Grackles bring the glitter!
#Birds #photography #wildlife
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A common grackle male flys from a spruce tree, against a dark background. It’s wings are flapping on the down stroke and showing his amazing blue, purple and bronze iridescence!
January 1, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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jencross.bsky.social
Happy New Year everyone! Find yourself someone who looks at you like this male Northern Flicker looks at the female in the foreground. 🪶
Two golden-brown woodpeckers sitting on a thick branch. The male is on the left and in focus. He is looking at female on the right who is raising her beak to greet him.
January 1, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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patty1515.bsky.social
My last bird photo of 2025. Shot through window glass, they were huddled together yesterday in the snow and cold. Eastern Bluebirds, one male three females. Western PA. #birds #birdphotography #wildlife #nature #nikon #EastCoastKin.
January 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM
annotatedsnark.bsky.social
#lemonpig Berto the Second
2025 lemon pig on the left (dry and haunted, dark brown, still holding the coin in his mouth, match head eyes, rusty spring tail) and 2026 lemon pig on the right (fresh yellow, with green on top, shiny brass pins for eyes, shiny copper wire for a tail, same coin shined up, same name: Berto)
January 1, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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apod.shinyakato.dev
🔭 Apollo 17's Moonship

Image Credit: Apollo 17apollo17info.html), NASA, (Image Reprocessing: Andy Saunders)

apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap25122...
Awkward and angular looking, Apollo 17's lunar module Challenger was designed for flight in the near vacuum of space. Digitally enhanced and reprocessed, this picture taken from Apollo 17's command module America shows Challenger's ascent stage in lunar orbit. Small reaction control thrusters are at the sides of the moonship with the bell of the ascent rocket engine underneath. The hatch that allowed access to the lunar surface is seen at the front, with a round radar antenna at the top. Mission commander Gene Cernan is clearly visible through the triangular window. This spaceship performed gracefully, landing on the Moon and returning the Apollo astronauts to the orbiting command module in December of 1972. So where is Challenger now? While its descent stage remains at the Apollo 17 landing site in the Taurus-Littrow valley, the ascent stage pictured was intentionally crashed nearby after being jettisoned from the command module prior to the astronauts' return to planet Earth.
December 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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mikemelton.bsky.social
For #BirdOfTheDay #Oustretched, an Agami Heron #CostaRica

#birds #birdphotography #nature
A colorful bird with deep blue wings, rich chestnut body, and long white head plumes stands on a leafy branch with one wing raised against a soft green background.
December 28, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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mikemelton.bsky.social
Agami Heron in full breeding splendor at Agami Island #CostaRica

#birds #herons #nature
Close-up of a tall, slender bird with a very long neck, blue-gray and chestnut feathers, and a red eye, perched on leafy branches against a soft green background.
December 28, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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histoftech.bsky.social
Futurama Slurm Factory meme: THAT'S THE META AI. YOU CAN ASK IT ANYTHING says Slurm tour leader. ASK IT TO FUCK OFF says Prof Farnsworth.
December 27, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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banditelli.org
Holy shit I fucking got it. I've been awake since 4:03am, I drove 95 miles, got here at 7:10am, and at 4:29pm one of the peregrine falcons attacked TWO pelicans and made contact on THREE attempts. 17 useful frames.

Here's a fast edit on my phone.

Let's fucking go and log off! 🪶
A peregrine falcon holding a pelicans beak, background is modified for contrast
April 27, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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pftompkins.bsky.social
Merry Krampmus
Krampus Live!
YouTube video by Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins
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December 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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mikemelton.bsky.social
I lost this #FaceOff with the male Yellow-eared Toucanet at @tapirvalley.bsky.social #CostaRica

#Birdoftheday #Birds #nature
An extreme close-up of a Yellow-eared Toucanet from a low angle, showing its large dark beak, a striking red eye, and a bright yellow patch behind the ear against a blurred green background.
December 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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watchinthesky.bsky.social
Gary is giving us a good look at the Cooper’s Cap and dark red eyes 👀
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A Cooper’s hawk on a fence in the rain is looking off to our left with its dark red eyes.
December 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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kevinosx.bsky.social
The American Kestrel,, the smallest of the falcons...

#photography #birdphotography #birds #nature
An American Kestrel,a small falcon with spotted orange and blue-gray feathers sits perched on a tree branch in the morning sun.
December 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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hardwaterhacker.bsky.social
There are many things to love about winter in the north. The beautiful, soft light. Dazzling white snow. And the return of the Dark-eyed Juncos.

#birds #wildlife #Nikon #PhotographersUnited
A Dark-eyed Junco sits in the snow next to dried seed heads. The Junco has a dark gray head. The back and sides transition to a light brown, tinged with gray. The belly is white. It's bill is a pale pink color. The scene is sunny, causing the snow to be bright white. Behind the bird and out of focus are more dried plants. A shadow from trees appears dark blue, contrasting with the golden light.
December 24, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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glengrambo.bsky.social
#ArtAdventCalendar
Dec. 18
Soras are usually hiding in the reeds and not often seen. But what happens if you catch a nice juicy bug to take back to your kids, you’re at the edge of the reed bed, and you need to cross an open stretch of water?
Well, this Sora decided to sprint for it!
#Birds 🪶
A sora shows off its long yellow legs and large feet as it sprints from the safety of reeds into an open area. It has a bug in its conical yellow beak!
December 19, 2025 at 1:47 AM