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Michael Ramsdell
@mramsdell1967.bsky.social
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A mentor to some but a student of all.
All posted photos and sayings are mine unless shared or attributed.
Photographer - Cincinnati/NKY USA
Contributor to Getty Images, and Adobe Stock etc.
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mramsdell1967.bsky.social
ICE out for Good
Batavia Ohio - Feb 15th 2026
Clermont County

ICE protest in Village of Batavia
Grassroots Small-town Red area
Respect the effort - resistance grows

#ohio #resist #freedom #nohate #democracy #protest #cincinnati #freespeech #cvg #indivisible #nokings #ice #noice #mramsdellpics
February 16, 2026 at 1:08 AM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
ICE out for Good
Batavia Ohio - Feb 15th 2026
Clermont County

ICE protest in Village of Batavia
In more Republican area
Rumors of counter-protest but none materialized

#cincy #resist #freedom #nohate #democracy #protest #cincinnati #freespeech #cvg #indivisible #nokings #ice #noice #mramsdellpics
February 15, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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mramsdell1967.bsky.social
ICE out for Good
Batavia Oh - Feb 15th 12-3pm

Consider attending if in Cincinnati area 😊

#cincy #resist #freedom #nohate #democracy #protest #cincinnati #freespeech #cvg #indivisible #teslatakedown #nokings #ice #noice #mramsdellpics
February 15, 2026 at 2:41 AM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
Zebra Longwing (Heliconius charithonia)
Butterfly 2018-107

It is too easy to be paralyzed with fear
Rather than propelled by hope

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
February 15, 2026 at 12:58 PM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
Rally at Tesla - Cincinnati Ohio
Saturday Feb 14th 2026 ❤️

Video - Lots of honking
One year anniversary
Large turn out
Less middle fingers and hate 😡

#cincy #resist #freedom #nohate #democracy #protest #cincinnati #freespeech #cvg #indivisible #teslatakedown #nokings #ice #noice #mramsdellpics
February 15, 2026 at 3:54 AM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
ICE out for Good
Batavia Oh - Feb 15th 12-3pm

Consider attending if in Cincinnati area 😊

#cincy #resist #freedom #nohate #democracy #protest #cincinnati #freespeech #cvg #indivisible #teslatakedown #nokings #ice #noice #mramsdellpics
February 15, 2026 at 2:41 AM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
Rally at Tesla - Cincinnati Ohio
Saturday Feb 14th 2026 ❤️

One year anniversary
On next week: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

#cincy #resist #freedom #nohate #democracy #protest #cincinnati #freespeech #cvg #indivisible #teslatakedown #nokings #ice #noice #mramsdellpics
February 15, 2026 at 12:38 AM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
Rally at Tesla - Cincinnati Ohio
Saturday Feb 14th 2026 ❤️

One year anniversary
Larger and larger turn out - Louder horns.
Less middle fingers and hate 😡

#cincy #resist #freedom #nohate #democracy #protest #cincinnati #freespeech #cvg #indivisible #teslatakedown #nokings #ice #noice #mramsdellpics
February 15, 2026 at 12:08 AM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)
Butterfly 2020-39

When trying to time a necessary change
If the need is great make no delay

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
February 14, 2026 at 12:34 PM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
Malachite Butterfly (Siproeta stelenes)
Butterfly 2022-10

The sharp tongue cuts deepest
When speaking truth

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
February 13, 2026 at 11:30 AM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
Red-sided swallowtail (Mimoides Phaon)
Butterfly 2019-7

We are both what we walk towards
And what we walk away from.

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #zen #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
February 12, 2026 at 11:45 AM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio Troilus)
Butterfly 2020-25

Most often, the bigger the hurry
The poorer the planning.

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #zen #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
February 11, 2026 at 12:37 PM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
Butterfly 2017-134

Some will dislike another's happiness
Simply because it is not their own.

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #insect #monarch #photography #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
February 9, 2026 at 6:39 PM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
Summer Azure Butterfly (Celastrina Neglecta)
Butterfly 2019-196

If I fail to quit...
Perhaps, I will quit to fail.

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
February 8, 2026 at 12:27 PM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
Blue morpho butterfly (Morpho peleides)
Butterfly 2019-64

Advice is usually given more freely
and with greater certainty after the problem

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
February 7, 2026 at 11:20 PM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
Blue morpho butterfly (Morpho peleides)
Butterfly 2017-28

I get lectures on my motivations
That are very poorly sourced.

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
February 7, 2026 at 12:03 PM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
The Olympics were way cooler
When we were defeating fascist countries
Not becoming one.
February 7, 2026 at 12:30 AM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
Bob Marley
Born - February 6th 1945

Remember Love
Listen.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMbv...
One Love (Official Fan Made Music Video) - Bob Marley
YouTube video by Bob Marley
www.youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:24 PM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
Bob Marley
Born - February 6th 1945

Listen.
Bob Marley & The Wailers - So Much Trouble In The World (Audio)
YouTube video by BobMarleyVEVO
www.youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:16 PM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)
Butterfly 2020-21

I may owe it to myself to...
But I would rather pay it forward

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #insect #monarch #photography #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
February 5, 2026 at 11:51 AM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
Great Southern White (Ascia monuste)
Butterfly 2018-51

Quiet moments can be underrated.
Not every second needs noise.

#butterfly #butterflies #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
February 4, 2026 at 11:52 AM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
Leopard Lacewing (Cethosia Cyane)
Butterfly 2022-22

My wish for today
Be better than OK

#butterfly #butterflies #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
February 3, 2026 at 12:51 PM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
Butterfly 2020-63

Positive thoughts may not defeat depression.
But they can be the signs that point the way out.

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #insect #monarch #photography #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
February 2, 2026 at 2:45 PM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
Hackberry Emperor (Asterocampa celtis)
Butterfly 2020-17

When things leave you speechless
It's probably time to speak up.

#butterfly #butterflies #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
January 31, 2026 at 1:22 PM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
Making Plans.
Showing up elsewhere as able. 👍

www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
January 31, 2026 at 12:23 AM