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Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 7h

A little embarrassed to admit “riverbank” escaped me as I was posting that.

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Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 11h

Right below my apartment building, on the river's shoreline.

We're at peak autumn now, I think.

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Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 13h

The entire hillside looked like this, so I worked to find a tiny bit that was interesting.

Again, a new 100-400mm is on my list. I love shooting things that are far away.

#photography #forest

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Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 15h

The US imported over $400 billion worth of goods from China in 2024. Americans are going to see a lot fewer things on shelves and huge price increases.

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Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 15h

Donald Trump has no moral standing on any issue.

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Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 15h

Photographers: is there a way to have Lightroom Classic show where the camera was focused?

When previewing shots on my Canon 90D's LCD, I see a lovely little red box. Is something like that available in Lightroom?

Thanks.

#photography

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 16h

Thank you; I thought I'd seen her before.

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Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 18h

Better be careful — not only are the Nobel name and logo registered trademarks owned by the Nobel Foundation, but this is the kind of shit that would probably make them never vote for someone, no matter how unrestrained the lobbying effort is.

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 18h

I admire your optimism.

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 19h

I'm probably not remembering this correctly, but I thought we saw this pupper once before with a note that said the bump wasn't an issue?

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Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 19h

😂

1) I'm assuming it was impossible to stop/turn around
2) I forgive you
3) accidents happen

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 19h

I am so sorry. 💔

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Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 20h

If it helps manage the trauma, the Comedy Cave in Surrey appears to be long gone (below).

I did find a Comedy Cave in Calgary that appears active, if you ever feel like trying to vanquish the demons. But then you'd have to be in Alberta, and I can't recommend that.

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Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 1d

If you zoom in, you can just make out the viewing platform on the left edge of the falls. It is a huge (very loud) waterfall. I’m looking forward to another trip there, perhaps in the spring.

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Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 1d

In the end, I spent three nights, four days exploring the area around Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Absolutely gorgeous, if you get the chance!

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 1d

First Light - Kinuseo Falls

I thought about saving this to post on Wednesday, but nah.

#waterfall #autumn

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Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 1d

Unabashed leafer here … even when all I’m carrying is my iPhone 8. 🤣 This is one of the prettiest trees in Quesnel.

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Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 1d

I did shoot this one wider.

Streaky geese ...

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 1d

I was out for a very foggy sunrise this morning, but found I was struggling with wide scenes. So, I changed tactics and looked for smaller things.

#photography

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Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 1d

I've got my first cup of coffee, but my day began in the cold and fog, hoping light would break through.

When I was setting my tripod and camera up over my head, and it spun around and caught me right in the mouth, I decided I should start with coffee.

Not sure if this was worth it. 😂

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

AI companies are spending billions on deals with each other, which boost their value.

This has helped twenty billionaires tied to AI add $450B to their fortunes in 2025.

Meanwhile, an MIT study found that 95% of companies using AI haven't seen returns on investment.

Be warned.

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Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 1d

Yowza! What a great shot!

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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 1d

As drought in B.C.’s Peace River region leads to massive wildfires and the City of Dawson Creek scrambles to find a new water source, a report released today concludes that water use by the region’s fracking industry shot up a record 50% last year.

Ben Parfitt reports. #bcpoli

Fracking’s Water Demand Soared in Drought-Plagued Northeast BC | The Tyee

A report today from Stand.earth shows the industry’s water use increased 50 per cent in 2024.

thetyee.ca

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Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 2d

A few more shots taken around Martin Falls. If you're driving Hwy 97, stop 25 km south of Chetwynd for this. Well worth it, but be mindful of the slopes going down. They'd be challenging in wet weather.

#waterfallwednesday #waterfall

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Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 2d

Would you have tried to crawl inside?

I'm still surprised I didn't see at least one bear during this trip.

#cave #geology #photography

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