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Brandy Gale
@brandygale.bsky.social
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Synesthete artist, Dyslexic thinker, & bon vivant!
books + cats + gardens + tide pools + Swedish Lapphunds + off grid + winter snow fun + camping + sci-fi + freediving + OSINT + embroidery
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Brandy Gale @brandygale.bsky.social · Jan 24
I made a feed for Corvids! Like and follow this feed for images and tales of crows, ravens, rooks, magpies, jackdaws, jays, treepies, choughs, and nutcrackers.
Tags: #corvid #corvids #corvidsofbsky #corvidsofbluesky
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I made a feed for Corvids! Like and follow this feed for images and tales of crows, ravens, rooks, magpies, jackdaws, jays, treepies, choughs, and nutcrackers.
Tags: #corvid #corvids #corvidsofbsky #corvidsofbluesky
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January 24, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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A pair of ravens as seen from my deck the other morning. 🪶🥰 #corvidsofbluesky #corvidsofbsky
Two ravens on a tree, silhouetted against a blazing sunrise over the Pacific ocean. Photo by Brandy Gale Two ravens on a tree, silhouetted against a blazing sunrise over the Pacific ocean. Photo by Brandy Gale
January 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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"Cat puke? Sir, I know nothing about this 'cat puke' of which you speak, and frankly I'm offended at the suggestion that I might. Good day, sir. I said, good day!"
Smudge, looking vaguely confused at the impertinence of the human
January 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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🎉 It's finally Friday!! Let's celebrate! 🌲 🌄 #ForestFriday

Mount Adams in Alpenglow's Embrace

#ForestSunset 🌿 #photography
Title: Mount Adams at Sunset Description: The image captures a stunning display of alpenglow on the majestic, snow-capped Mount Adams in Washington as the sun sets. The mountain dominates the scene, its slopes bathed in a warm, rosy light. The contrast between the vibrant alpenglow and the deep blue sky creates a dramatic and captivating effect. A dense forest of evergreen trees, likely coniferous, lines the base of the mountain, adding depth and texture to the scene. The reflection of the snow-capped Mount Adams and the sky in a calm lake or pond creates a mirror-like image, doubling the beauty and serenity of the landscape. Additional Details: * The foreground of the image likely features a calm lake or pond, its surface a mirror reflecting the alpenglow and the mountain. * Aquatic birds, such as loons or grebes, might be seen gliding gracefully across the water, adding to the tranquility of the scene. The alpenglow, a phenomenon caused by the scattering of sunlight by the atmosphere, illuminates the mountain's peaks and ridges, creating a sense of awe and wonder. The image evokes a feeling of tranquility and peacefulness, inviting the viewer to imagine themselves standing in this breathtaking natural setting.
January 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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One of several intelligent Jackdaws captured on a visit to Bushy Park London. The shine on their feathers is second to none!

#jackdaw #birds #UKbirding #birdphotography #photography
Jackdaw perched on a tree stump looking into the distance.
January 5, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Happy Winter Solstice to all! With love and purrs from our Big Kitty ❄️❤️☃️ #caturday #catsofbsky #rescuekitties
A large Maine Coon cat lazes in front of a roaring stone fireplace, surrounded by comfy cushions and a hygge atmosphere. Photo by Brandy Gale
December 21, 2024 at 6:42 PM
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Coyote Road is on sale today for $2.99: openroadmedia.com/ebook/the-co...
The Coyote Road
<div><b>Stories of the archetypal Trickster from Michael Cadnum, Charles de Lint, Patricia A. McKillip, Jeffrey Ford, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, and others.</b><br><br><b>World Fantasy Award Finalist</b><br
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December 5, 2024 at 4:37 PM
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Sami Coconut Shortfurr the Magnificent hopes you have a very handsome and splendid #Caturday!! 🥰🐾
#siamese #cats #CatsOfBluesky #CatsOfBsky #rescuekitties
A dramatically-lit photo of an adult seal point siamese cat named "Sami Coconut Shortfurr" resting elegantly on a luxurious faux fur throw. Photo by Brandy Gale.
November 30, 2024 at 4:00 PM
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Meet Mouse. Danger Mouse. He used to be an outdoor working cat and was adopted as such. He has since become spoiled during his acclimation period and now exclusively hunts the old (but swanky and heated) trailer on our ranch. #cats #catdistributionsystem #gato #cat #meow #life
A gray cat with yellow eyes lays on a blue and white carpet by a Sam’s club box turned into a cat house.
November 27, 2024 at 9:16 PM
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#Octopus doing her thing in a #tidepool on #Maui 🦑

#MarineLife #photography #vacay #paradise #hawaii #love #peace #nature #wildlife #ocean #goodmorning #animals
Reddish octopus with her tentacles spread and a clear webbing connecting in-between them like a parachute.
November 28, 2024 at 1:28 PM
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Imagine my delight when I came across this vibrant Hopkins Rose Nudibranch (Ceratodoris rosacea) nestled in an abalone shell! ❤️ #nudivember #marinelife
A photograph of a Hopkins Rose Nudibranch (Ceratodoris rosacea) nestled in an abalone shell in a California tidepool. Photo by Brandy Gale.
November 29, 2024 at 4:56 PM
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The sun always finds a way in.
Minou the rescue cat stands in a shaft of sunlight.
November 25, 2024 at 9:12 PM
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A Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) telling secrets to the flowers in my studio garden. 🐝 #bugsky #inverts
A sunlit Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) pollinating delicate blue sage blooms in a California garden. Photo by Brandy Gale.
November 27, 2024 at 12:51 AM
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A Spanish Shawl (Flabellinopsis iodinea) nudibranch wends its way through a tidepool near my studio. 🦑 #nudivember
A colorful Spanish Shawl (Flabellinopsis iodinea) nudibranch wends its way through a tidepool in California. These are a challenge to photograph! Photo by Brandy Gale.
November 26, 2024 at 7:12 PM
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🍄📷 #fungi sheathed woodtuft
A photograph of the end of a log covered in overlapping fungi. They form a rounded mass. Image is taken straight on so the stipes are visible. They grow out then upwards. The undersides, showing the gills can be seen on a few to the top
November 25, 2024 at 11:26 PM
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Is #MolluscMonday a thing? Here is some type of Sepiolida (Bobtail Squid) from Anilao in the Philippines. One of the best things about night dives in the tropics is finding these little ones.
#MarineLife #Inverts
A photo of a small bobtail squid nestled on top of the sand. The squid is covered in dark spots but also has an iridescent sheen across its body with different shades of green and blue.
November 25, 2024 at 4:59 PM
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Fiji's healthy coral reefs were a highlight of my first visit there in 2014. 🥰 Dascyllus trimaculatus cavorting at The Great Astrolabe Reef, Fiji. #scuba #marinelife 🪸
An underwater photograph of three Dascyllus trimaculatus tropical fish cavorting in the Astrolabe coral reef, Fiji. Photo by Brandy Gale, 2014.
November 24, 2024 at 5:18 PM
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Tunicates, Lembeh
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Three small blue tunicates surrounded by soft coral and hydroids
November 22, 2024 at 11:09 PM
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Sea anemone party! I snapped this in 2017 on a blustery day near Ft Bragg, California. Under the water, it was all aglow. #tidepools #MarineLife
Sea anemones feed in the underwater surge near Ft Bragg, California. Photo by Brandy Gale, 2017.
November 23, 2024 at 8:43 PM
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THANK COD IT'S FRIDAY 🐟 - Piano ornament and seal point overlord Sami Coconut Shortfurr wishes you a musical weekend. 🎵 #catsofbluesky #siamese #cats #meezer
An image of a seal point Siamese cat posing with ornaments on top of a black upright piano. Sheet music on the piano includes "Brandy, You're a Fine Girl", a Ukelele club songbook, and John Cage's "4'33"". Photo by Brandy Gale.
November 22, 2024 at 10:43 PM
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Good morning. Wishing you a happy weekend!
Siamese cat lying on a hot water bottle that was made for its poorly owner
November 22, 2024 at 7:50 AM
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Something different for #Nudivember! "Nudibranch Fantasy Telemaster" (2014), a handpainted guitar by yours truly, complete with fantasy nudibranchs. 🥰 🎵
An image of a red Telemaster electric guitar with handpainted fantasy nudibranchs decorating the body. It was on exhibition at Gualala Arts in California in 2014. (Sold!) Artwork and photo by Brandy Gale.
November 22, 2024 at 7:02 PM
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Since I’m new here I think it’s also worth mentioning that I’m a nekton enthusiast. Do we have any other blackwater divers on here? Composite image of various planktonic creatures photographed in the Gulfstream off Boyton Beach, FL #blackwater #plankton #nekton #marinelife 🦑
A composite image on a black background featuring various planktonic organisms. These include bioluminescent fish, octopus, crabs, jellyfish, mollusks, nudibranchs, veligers, anemones, scalps, fish, and Zoae larvae.
November 18, 2024 at 4:58 PM
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One of my favorite animals is the staurozoan, Haliclystus. It looks sort of like a sea anemone polyp but is instead a stalked medusa! Strange beast. They are patchy in both space in time, at least where I see them in #NorCal. Always makes me happy to find them!
#staurozoa
#cnidaria
#addOcean
Golden brown trumpet-shaped animal with tufts of tentacles at the tips of 8 arms, against a background of green and dark red
November 21, 2024 at 5:17 PM