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Gregory Rothman
@gregoryrothman.bsky.social
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I take pics -occasionally artistic. Atheist. Doctorate in Armchair Biology & working on one in Law.
Terminally Diagnosed w/ Wanderlust & Curiosity. Working on being a better person, … not always successful. Tap photos for further descriptions.
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Can never miss an opportunity to shoot these common little monsters, #BarnacleBlenny. Just too expressive and their behavior is entertaining.
#maco #fishyFriday #Acanthemblemaria #EastCoastKin #photographersUnited #oceanlife #diving #scuba #padi #foto
This is a close-up, head-on view of a very small fish peering out from a round hole in rock or coral. Only its head and upper body are visible. The fish has a blunt face with a slightly downturned mouth that looks as if it’s pouting. Its lips are dotted with tiny pale spots, giving them a beaded texture. Above each eye are several thin, branched filaments—like delicate, spiky eyelashes or tiny antennae. These are cirri, fleshy projections common in blennies. The eyes are large relative to the head, round and dark with a coppery-gold ring, giving the fish an alert, expressive look. The skin is mottled brown, tan, and cream with fine speckling, helping it blend perfectly with the surrounding algae-covered rock. The fish is emerging from a snug, tubular shelter—likely an empty barnacle shell—surrounded by soft green growth. Based on these features, this appears to be a barnacle blenny (genus Acanthemblemaria). The head shape, branching cirri, spotted lips, and behavior of peeking from a fixed hole are all characteristic. Interesting facts: • Barnacle blennies are tiny—often only 2–5 cm long. • They live almost their entire lives inside abandoned barnacle shells or small holes in reef rock. • They are ambush predators, darting out to snatch plankton drifting past, then retreating instantly back into safety. • Males often guard multiple barnacle shells containing eggs laid by different females. • Their comical facial expressions are enhanced by mobile lips and prominent eyes, which help them judge distance when striking prey. Despite their small size, they are fiercely territorial and will defend their chosen barnacle against intruders many times their size. Photo Credit: Gregory Rothman
February 13, 2026 at 2:18 PM
gregoryrothman.bsky.social
These three women saw my camera and couldn’t take a bad photo if they tried. In the market in Roseau, Dominica.

#Urbangaze #peopleOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnitrd #StreetPhotography
February 13, 2026 at 3:17 AM
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atrupar.com
Massie: "She didn't answer anything. She came here ready to talk about the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq, which seems kind of crazy to me."
February 11, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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michelleroy78.bsky.social
It isn't an empty gesture, it may not do anything now, but it's a signal to history, and to the world and to ourselves, that this is not ok.
February 10, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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karlbode.com
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
photo of Pam Bondi testifying in the foreground as a group of 7 women and 1 men raise their hands
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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kojamf.bsky.social
Ohh that's RICH
@ohhthatsrich.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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ohhthatsrich.bsky.social
It appears #Trump may have released Dahud Hanid Ortiz, in the U.S., as part of a botched "hostage swap" with Venezuela, which was staged for a photo-op and a headline.

The only problem? Ortiz is a Venezuelan-born Venezuelan citizen who was convicted of a triple homicide and sentenced to 30 years.
You need to know about Dahud Hanid Ortiz #trump #immigration
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July 25, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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nytimes.com
During a dive last year in the Atlantic Ocean off Argentina, researchers documented a giant phantom jelly, a deep-sea species rarely seen since it was discovered a little over a century ago. “There was a mixture of excitement and disbelief,” said one marine biologist. trib.al/HfkWfp4
February 5, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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This is an old image just processed. #ColorADay #Architectural
#yellowThu #EastCoastKin #Foto #PhotographersUnited
You are looking down into a very tall, narrow spiral staircase from above. The view feels like peering into a deep vertical tunnel. The staircase wraps tightly around a central hollow shaft, forming a circular spiral that descends far below. The steps are light beige or pale stone, and they curve smoothly around the center like the coils of a spring. Running from the top down to the bottom are several long, thin metal bars that act as the stair’s railing supports. These bars angle inward as they descend, creating the impression of lines converging toward a single point deep below. The bars appear slightly pinkish or rust-toned in color. The walls around the staircase are rounded and smooth, with a warm yellow-green tone, as if illuminated by soft artificial light. The surface of the wall looks slightly textured, almost like aged plaster or concrete. Because of the perspective, the bottom of the staircase appears very small and distant, giving a strong sense of height and depth — almost dizzying, like looking down a well. Overall, the image emphasizes geometry, repetition, and vertical space: circles, spirals, and straight lines all working together to pull your eye downward. Credit: ©Gregory Rothman 2025
February 5, 2026 at 10:19 AM
gregoryrothman.bsky.social
“Anthony! AAAANTHONY!!!”

Anthony knows it #WackyWed and that means it’s Prince Spaghetti Day!
His mom is a #tomatoclown and will sing his name until red in the face and he’s back home.

#EastCoastKin #diving #scuba #oceanlife #oceans #PADI #Foto #photograhy #AmphiprionFrenatus #photohour
The image shows a single small reef fish centered in the frame, resting inside the soft tentacles of a sea anemone. The background is dark, making the fish stand out brightly. The fish has a short, tall, oval body rather than a long, streamlined one. It faces slightly to the right but looks mostly toward the viewer, as if posing. Its fins are gently spread, giving the sense that it is hovering in place. Its color is a deep, vivid orange—similar to a ripe tomato or bright sunset—smooth and slightly glossy, as though wet and reflective. The fins are the same orange but appear a bit lighter and more translucent at the edges. Two narrow, vertical bluish-turquoise stripes run along the head and upper body, each outlined with a thin darker edge. One stripe sits just behind the eye; the other follows the curve near the gill area. The face looks rounded with slightly protruding lips, giving a mildly “pouty” expression. The eye is round, dark, and shiny, positioned high on the head. The mouth is slightly open in a relaxed breathing posture. Surrounding the fish are thick, rounded anemone tentacles colored yellow-green to olive. They curve around the fish like protective fingers, cradling it. Several tentacles cross the lower foreground, partially framing the fish. Overall, the mood is calm, intimate, and peaceful, as if the fish is safely sheltered inside its anemone home.
February 4, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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drstevew.bsky.social
EVERY GODDAMNED ONE!!!!!
February 3, 2026 at 2:53 AM
gregoryrothman.bsky.social
HOLY CRAP Pete Hegseth is Roy Cohen gay. He’s the military version of George Michael. Certainly explains his alcohol problem. Me thinks he doth protest too much.Poor guy.I just found a moment of sympathy for him! It’s gone now, but if you had one of those neutron detectors, it might have registered.
February 3, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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lorennacleary.bsky.social
In the eve of a nightmare:

Springfield OH braces for impact.
February 2, 2026 at 11:07 PM
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lisalisa42.bsky.social
Every accusation is a confession.
February 2, 2026 at 5:45 AM
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popbase.tv
Billie Eilish during her #GRAMMYs speech for Song of the Year:

“As grateful as I feel, I don’t need to say anything except that, no one is illegal on stolen land. It’s really hard to know what to say and what to do right now, I feel hopeful in this room and we need to keep protesting… fuck ICE.”
February 2, 2026 at 3:13 AM
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vtcommons.bsky.social
The President of the United States is compromised. It is time for Congress to act. Now!
February 2, 2026 at 2:32 AM
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agnotology.bsky.social
Who is going to enforce this?

This administration is lawless.
Judge says Trump administration must let lawmakers make unannounced visits to ICE detention facilities
The Department of Homeland Security had implemented a one-week notice for lawmakers’ visits.
www.politico.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:51 AM
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tweetld.bsky.social
A photo of Noah Feldman beside A quite with the ABC News logo “If we cannot impeach a president who abuses his office fir his personal advantage, we no longer live in a democracy — we live in a monarchy, or we live under a dictator.@ Noah Feldman, Harvard Law School
February 2, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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theonion.com
“The aroma of infatuation, the perfume of the forbidden…DOJ is proud to unveil its new signature Jeffrey Epstein fragrance, Crave by Jeff,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said at a press conference
DOJ Releases Jeffrey Epstein Fragrance
WASHINGTON—In the latest government disclosure about the late financier and convicted pedophile, officials from the Department of Justice announced Tuesday that they were releasing a Jeffrey Epstein f...
theonion.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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elizabethjacobs.bsky.social
As if Nipah virus weren’t bad enough, some patients in Asia were coinfected with an emerging bat virus called Pteropine orthoreovirus (PRV).

Symptoms of PRV include fever, disorientation, abnormal gait, and difficulty breathing.

PRV seems to have traits that increase likelihood of zoonosis.
Emerging bat virus found in stored throat swabs from 5 patients with suspected Nipah virus infection
www.cidrap.umn.edu
February 2, 2026 at 11:52 PM
gregoryrothman.bsky.social
A #Kittiwake, seen here in mid flight, carrying a 400lb block of ice to its summer nesting grounds 2000 miles away. It will fly nonstop. Once arriving, it will build a 4 room “igloo” nest w/ central air <—this might be B.S #minimalMonday #birds #PhotoHour #birdsOfBlusky #eastcoastkin #BlueSkyMonday
You are looking at a small, elegant seabird standing on a mound of smooth, rounded ice. The bird’s body is facing slightly toward you, but its head is tilted downward in a gentle, thoughtful pose. The bird is mostly pure white all over — its body, head, and underwings have a clean, snowy brightness that blends with the icy surface beneath it. Its wings are fully spread wide to either side, creating a broad, sweeping shape like an open fan or airplane wings in flight. Along the very outer edges of the wings, you can feel (if imagining by touch) a narrow, dark border — like a thin line drawn along the tips of each wing. These dark markings contrast sharply with the rest of the bird’s whiteness. The bird’s neck is short, and around it is a faint ring of darker feathers, like a subtle collar. Its head is rounded, smooth, and bright white, with a small, pointed black beak that curves slightly at the tip. The eyes are small and dark, giving the bird a focused, calm expression. The ice beneath the bird rises in a soft dome, as if the bird is perched atop a frozen hill. The background is a cool, muted blue-gray sky or sea mist — smooth, calm, and slightly hazy, with no other objects visible. Overall impression: a delicate, arctic seabird standing proudly on ice, wings outstretched in a balanced, graceful pose against a quiet, chilly environment. Photo Credit: ©Gregory Rothman 2017
February 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM
gregoryrothman.bsky.social
Ten years ago, after about 50 days, a stray I brought back from Miami birthed a litter of 16 w/ 13 surviving. I was going to keep her and one pup. There were two failed adoptions, so pack of 4 ever since. #BluesSkyPups #Dogs #BratPack #Amstaff #Mutts #family #Stubby #Chip #Baxter #Basel
Basel after a some serious play. The pack- Chip on the left.Stubby on the right, Baxter in front, and Basel in the middle. Basel and all 13 pups going to town.the tan pup with the white spot is Stubby who now weighs about 96lbd 2 days before delivery. It’s a bit packed in there.
February 2, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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Con•fit-meat cooked slowly in its own fat. She was so small I believe that’s how she came to be. Ostensibly a CotonDeTulear rescue, she was a sweet little pup and 11lbs of twisted steel… sorry, pulled sugar.
#ClassicMon #EastCoastKin
#Dogs #PhotographersUnited #ArtYear #BWFri #Portrait #minimalism
This is a close-up, minimalist portrait of a dog’s face focused almost entirely on its nose. At the center of the image is a small, black dog nose with a soft, leathery texture. The nostrils are clearly defined and symmetrical. Surrounding the nose is long, fine white hair that fills nearly the entire frame. The hair appears airy and wispy, blending into a very light, almost white background so that the edges of the dog’s face seem to fade away. The dog’s eyes are not visible; they are lost behind a coat white hair. Because of this, the nose becomes the main subject and visual anchor. The overall color palette is extremely limited—mostly whites and pale grays, with the dark nose providing the strongest contrast. The image feels calm and intimate, as if the viewer is inches away from the dog’s face. The minimalist style emphasizes texture—soft hair against the smooth, slightly pebbled surface of the nose—rather than full facial detail. Credit: ©Gregory Rothman 2014
January 30, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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bunnibytz.bsky.social
A retired Minneapolis couple who had guns pointed at them by ICE in a church parking lot.

"They were obviously not trained at all. I've known many police officers in my life. These people were right off the streets."

"They had the professional demeanor of criminals."

ht: @paulgraham.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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atrupar.com
Ossoff: "This is a seismic event. This should have people across the country absolutely shook. This is a huge deal. This is an FBI raid on the Fulton County Elections office ... This is a shot across the bow at the midterm elections. He tried to steal power when he lost it in 2020."
January 29, 2026 at 2:52 AM