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Prof Wieden

@profwieden.bsky.social

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Retired Earth Science faculty and Interim President of Diablo Valley College. Now I travel, take photos and share them. All photos are mine, unless otherwise stated.

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Prof Wieden @profwieden.bsky.social · 7h

Wonderful photo! #Cats can be amazing #photography subjects, when they want to be! Here's a #leopard that we found lounging in a tree while on safari in #SouthAfrica. This cat was completely unperturbed by our presence. #Caturday #catsofbluesky #Africa #PhotographersOfBlueSky

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Prof Wieden @profwieden.bsky.social · 9h

It is an amazing place. A little difficult to do too much hiking at an altitude of over 10,000 feet (3,300 meters).

Prof Wieden @profwieden.bsky.social · 9h

The Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut, located in the Temple of Karnak in Luxor, Egypt. A very #vertical #photography subject. #BlueSkyPhotography #Luxor #Egypt

Prof Wieden @profwieden.bsky.social · 22h

Amazing! These trees have witnessed so much history, so many human generations have come and gone. I stand in awe every time I stand next to one of these ancient trees.

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Prof Wieden @profwieden.bsky.social · 1d

We all know how the orange man embellishes the size of things! Arches, hands, and _________. If you can't finish that sentence, you've not been paying attention!

Prof Wieden @profwieden.bsky.social · 1d

I couldn’t agree more! Beautiful shot. Here’s a #sunset shot from the #ZambeziRiver in #Zimbabwe. Our last night no safari in #Africa.

Prof Wieden @profwieden.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks for the repost!

Prof Wieden @profwieden.bsky.social · 1d

For #ForestFriday, let's look at some VERY OLD trees. This is a #BristleconePine forest in the #WhiteMountains of eastern #California. Some of the oldest trees in the world are found here. Not impressive until you realize that the altitude here is over 10,000 feet! #photography #oldtrees

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Prof Wieden @profwieden.bsky.social · 2d

See MTG's post on X:
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Prof Wieden @profwieden.bsky.social · 2d

I share your desire to return to Monet's garden. Absolutely stunning!

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Prof Wieden @profwieden.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks for the repost!

Prof Wieden @profwieden.bsky.social · 2d

For today's #ArtChallenge, #stairs, here's a photo looking down from the top of the circular staircase inside the Arc de Triomphe in #Paris. #BlueSkyArtChallenge #photography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #UrbanPhotography #France

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Prof Wieden @profwieden.bsky.social · 3d

Crowned Cranes are very photogenic. Here's a pair (female on the left) that I was able to capture while on safari in #Zambia. These are #GreyCrownedCranes. Unfortunately, the grass interfered with the shot. The #birds are focused on a #Leopard, as were most of my fellow travelers. Thanks again.

Prof Wieden @profwieden.bsky.social · 3d

Gorgeous shot! Where was this taken?

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JBC @johnbcaddell.bsky.social · 3d

it's also #WaderWednesday so here's another #BirdOfTheDay #reflection pic of an ornamental crowned crane.

#nature #birds #avian #birdphotography #wader

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Prof Wieden @profwieden.bsky.social · 3d

As I've said on other posts, the US is going to have to go through a self-reflective process. It won't be easy. It will require some to admit that they were wrong, about many things. Others will have to be willing to forgive. In my travels around the world, I've seen several countries doing this.

Prof Wieden @profwieden.bsky.social · 3d

Why isn't his base screaming about 'America First'? This bail-out of Argentina is clearly not America First! Trump cuts funding for USAID and then gives Argentina $20 Billion!

Prof Wieden @profwieden.bsky.social · 3d

And thanks for the repost!

Prof Wieden @profwieden.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks Rob.

Prof Wieden @profwieden.bsky.social · 3d

With all due respect, I’m not sure that what the American people want is accountability. They want a government that works and deals with problems that affect them, not one that is mired in retribution (under the guise of ‘accountability’) Holding people accountable is not the most important task

Prof Wieden @profwieden.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks for the repost!

Prof Wieden @profwieden.bsky.social · 3d

Hi Alan. Here's my contribution for #BirdOfTheDay. A #Saddle-BilledStork on the ground in tall grass. Photo taken in #Zambia. #BirdInABush #birds #photography #Africa #travel

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Prof Wieden @profwieden.bsky.social · 4d

I suspect that at some point in the future, the US will have to undergo a self-reflective process similar to what Argentina is doing right now. In Argentina, from 1976-83, the military abducted thousands of citizens and made them 'disappear'. Today, Argentines are looking for people and answers.

Prof Wieden @profwieden.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks for the repost!

Prof Wieden @profwieden.bsky.social · 4d

It's #RockinTuesday. Here's something a little out of the ordinary. From #RapaNui AKA #EasterIsland, we have a volcanic rock chicken coop on the left. The entrance is on the right. On the island, wood is rare. So volcanic rocks are used whenever possible. #photography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Travel

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