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Gregory Rothman @gregoryrothman.bsky.social · 7h

Let’s thwart ICE, everyone needs to stand up and be counted. I call it “Slim Shady”ing”or being a “mimic octopus.” Everyone needs to display flags of targeted countries. Wear them at rallies or on your car when you drive, etc

Gregory Rothman @gregoryrothman.bsky.social · 7h

Let’s thwart ICE, but it requires everyone stand up and be counted. I call it Slim Shady”ing or being a “mimic octopus.” Everyone needs to display flags of targeted countries. Wear them at rallies or on your car when you drive, etc

Gregory Rothman @gregoryrothman.bsky.social · 9h

I didn’t even realize when I first looked at this image that the agent behind him has a gun loaded and pointed at him. I believe I read he was shot with pepper spray. Clearly the agents intent was to injure. At that range, aiming for his head could have dire consequences with a “non lethal” device.

Gregory Rothman @gregoryrothman.bsky.social · 9h

Let’s thwart ICE, but it requires everyone stand up and be counted. I call it Slim Shady”ing or being a “mimic octopus.” Everyone needs to display flags of targeted countries. Wear them at rallies or on your car when you drive, etc
#resist #immigration #Ice #democracy #civilrights #trump #slimshady

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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 1d

We would like to thank Kristi Noem for bringing cameras with her everywhere and collecting evidence for her future trial at The Hague.

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Gregory Rothman @gregoryrothman.bsky.social · 1d

Lovely

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Carl Ott, Author @bubba687.bsky.social · 2d

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Gregory Rothman @gregoryrothman.bsky.social · 1d

Ha!

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Gregory Rothman @gregoryrothman.bsky.social · 1d

Couldn’t agree more…unless they do a Kent state.

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 2d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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Gregory Rothman @gregoryrothman.bsky.social · 2d

I can see that.

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Gregory Rothman @gregoryrothman.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you!

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Gregory Rothman @gregoryrothman.bsky.social · 2d

Reef Scenic. I am addicted to photographing #BarrelSponges.

#BlueSkyArtShow #Photography
#EastCoastKin #Photohour
#PhotographersOfBluesky #Photography #PhotographersUnited

#RedWednesday #ColorADay #UnderwaterPhotography

This image shows an underwater coral reef scene in a vibrant, blue ocean. At the center-right of the image is a large, pink barrel sponge — a tall, cylindrical, and textured marine sponge that looks almost like a rough, hollow column rising from the reef. Surrounding it are various types of corals in different shapes and colors, forming a dense and lively underwater landscape.

Small tropical fish swim all around the reef, adding movement and specks of orange, yellow, and silver to the scene. In the upper left corner, a scuba diver is seen in the distance, silhouetted against the light filtering down from the surface, exploring the underwater world. The overall scene is colorful, full of life, and showcases the rich biodiversity of a coral reef ecosystem.
Credit: Gregory Rothman 2025

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Gregory Rothman @gregoryrothman.bsky.social · 2d

This is a mural I photographed sometime ago. I did research, had the artist, etc and then lost the info. If I find it, I’ll repost with info.

#BlueSkyArtShow #Photography
#EastCoastKin #Photohour #PhotographersOfBluesky#Photography #PhotographersUnited

#TagsTuesday #TheCampFire #Graffiti

This image shows a large, surreal mural painted on a wall, combining unsettling and fantastical elements in a vivid, dreamlike style

On the left side, there’s a baby doll figure hanging upside down. It has large, glossy black eyes and a blank expression, contributing to an eerie atmosphere.

In the center, there’s a huge, detailed gray-blue skull with exaggerated features. Its eye sockets contain oversized, bulging eyeballs, one of which looks in a different direction, adding to the unsettling mood. A candle with a blue flame appears to be held by the doll near the skull.
Emerging from the skull’s mouth are tangled, black wires or plant-like forms.

To the right, a stylized, cartoon-like deer figure appears in gold, white, and black, looking calm and graceful, contrasting with the darker imagery beside it.

The background is a gradient of deep blue, gray, and orange tones, creating a dramatic, almost apocalyptic backdrop.

The overall composition blends horror, innocence, and surrealism — giving the impression of a dream or nightmare scene brought to life on a wall.

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Gregory Rothman @gregoryrothman.bsky.social · 2d

Unreal!

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Gregory Rothman @gregoryrothman.bsky.social · 3d

A tiny Commensal #SeaStarShrimp, #PericlimenesSoror, rides on its host, a Pincushion #StarFish, #CulcitaNovaeguineae.

#PNG #MacroMonday #UW #EastCoastKin #Photohour #photographersofbluesky#Photography #PhotographersUnited
#underWaterPhotography #MarineLife
#SeaCreatures #CoralReefLife

A small, slender shrimp clings to the surface of a large, rounded sea star underwater. The shrimp is about the length of a fingernail and has a bright reddish-orange body covered in tiny white speckles, with two prominent blue eyes near its head. Its body is sleek and slightly translucent, blending in beautifully with its host.

The sea star beneath it is a pincushion starfish, which looks more like a plump, dome-shaped cushion than a typical starfish. Its surface is covered with dense, rounded bumps and short, finger-like projections, creating a rough, textured pattern. The colors are mostly shades of purple and pink, with some areas showing pale cream or tan.

The shrimp sits nestled among the starfish’s textured surface, almost camouflaged, forming a striking contrast of vibrant red against a purple background — a delicate snapshot of marine life living in close partnership.
Photo Credit: Gregory Rothman

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Gregory Rothman @gregoryrothman.bsky.social · 4d

I was traveling/diving in Papua New Guinea. Diving was shockingly depressing.
The one stuff was very cool.
What the fuck happened when I was gone? The only thing missing is the brown shirts.

There’s another no kings march on the 18th? Is that correct?

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Gregory Rothman @gregoryrothman.bsky.social · 5d

Wow.

Gregory Rothman @gregoryrothman.bsky.social · 5d

This just makes me smile! Terrific image. Thanks for sharing.

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Gregory Rothman @gregoryrothman.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you

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Gregory Rothman @gregoryrothman.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you and I’m glad you enjoyed the info!

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Gregory Rothman @gregoryrothman.bsky.social · 5d

An #Asaro Valley #Mudman - #Holosa - during a performance at his village. The performance, at times was genuinely intimidating.Tap image for more info.

#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #Photography #Spooktober #Weapon #ArtYear #31DaysOfHalloween #portrait #PapuaNewGuinea

Papuan mudman- a traditional figure from the Asaro Valley in Papua New Guinea’s Eastern Highlands, wears a large handmade clay mask with exaggerated features — oversized ears, a ridged brow, deep eye holes, a pointed nose, a fierce open mouth with a protruding tongue. Dot & line patterns decorate the mask, bead earrings hang from the ears, and he holds a staff wrapped in dried plant fibers. Their skin is smeared with pale mud, blending with the mask to create a ghostly appearance. Dense green foliage in the background hints at a tropical forest.

Mudmen (Holosa) originate from a centuries-old legend. After defeat in battle, the Asaro fled into a river. Emerging at night covered in pale mud, their enemies mistook them for spirits and fled. The clay masks & performances recreate the fearsome look and protect their people.

Mudmen performances remain a powerful symbol of Asaro identity, resilience, and creativity, often featured in cultural festivals and tourism events.

The mask’s exaggerated features — large ears, bulging eyes, & snarling mouth — mimic spirits or ancestors, embodying the supernatural. Appearing inhuman draws on the belief that spirits hold great power, causing enemies to hesitate or flee. The tongue symbolizes mockery, aggression, & fearless strength, intimidating foes and warding off evil. A circular forehead mark, called the “eye of the spirit,” suggests heightened perception or ancestral connection & may represent spirit possession granting strength and authority.

Dot patterns & carved lines often signify clan lineage, invoked spirits, or past battles & may act as protective symbols. Using mud and clay connects the wearer to land & ancestors, transforming them from vulnerable humans into powerful spirit-warriors — a direct echo of the original Asaro legend.

Each detail of a mudman mask is psychological & spiritual armor. More than a disguise, it is a tool of ritual, protection, & storytelling, deeply woven into the worldview of the Asaro people.

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Gregory Rothman @gregoryrothman.bsky.social · 6d

Marge Simpson in a version of “The Handmaid’s Tale” or likely & possibly a juvenile #ArmhookSquid #Abraliopsis sp., family #Enoploteuthidae #Blackwater #PNG #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #Photography#AlphabetChallene
#Spooktober #nightmare
#WeekNforNights #FishyFriday

A small, semi-transparent squid floats upright in the inky blackwater, its body long and tapering like a cartoon tower. Big silvery eyes gleam near its base, and its stubby little arms cluster beneath them. Tiny golden freckles scatter across its body, catching the light. The whole shape — long body, small head at the bottom — gives it a delightfully comical resemblance to Marge Simpson’s iconic tall blue hair, as if she’s drifted off into the deep sea.

Abraliopsis sp. — Armhook Squid

The name “armhook squid” — used for Abraliopsis and its close relatives in the family Enoploteuthidae — comes from the presence of tiny chitinous hooks on their arms, especially in adults.

Most squids have suckers on their arms and tentacles. In enoploteuthids (including Abraliopsis), many of those suckers are modified into sharp, curved hooks.
These hooks give them extra grip when seizing slippery prey like small fishes or crustaceans — especially in the midwater environment where they hunt.

Because of this distinctive feature, scientists and divers alike started calling them “armhook squids.” It’s not a single-species common name but rather a group name applied to the whole family (Enoploteuthidae), all of which share this hook adaptation to some degree.

Family: Enoploteuthidae
Habitat: Epipelagic to mesopelagic, tropical Indo-Pacific
Size: Juveniles ~2–5 cm mantle length; adults up to ~6–8 cm

Primarily pelagic, drifting or swimming in open water far from the seafloor.
• Vertical migrators: spending the day deeper and ascending toward the surface at night.
• Juveniles, like the one you photographed, are frequently encountered on blackwater dives as they ascend into the upper water column after dark.
• Active predators of small crustaceans, larval fishes, and other zooplankton.

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Gregory Rothman @gregoryrothman.bsky.social · 13d

Traveling with intermittent connections. Sorry for the lack of posts. This was the “ #Skeletontribe “ after a performance. #bluesky, #PNG

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Strongwoman @strongwoman.bsky.social · 14d

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