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Justin Carfagnini @justincarf.bsky.social · 14d

Kayak fished the Mississippi River in Minneapolis today. Always a ton of fun on that river and super cool that I can do it in downtown. #fishing #flyfishing

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Justin Carfagnini @justincarf.bsky.social · 14d

Great to see Jimmy Kimmel back!

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Dr. Solomon David @solomonrdavid.bsky.social · Aug 21

“Kids, they gar up so fast”

Check out the crazy fast growth on this baby (young-of-year) Shortnose Gar! @garlab.bsky.social has been tracking fish from this same location over the past two months.

In just 60 days they’ve gone from:
Length: 4 cm to 24 cm +520%
Weight: 0.25 g to 33 g +13,100%

A fish scientist holds up a Shortnose Gar (fish) with a floodplain lake in the background.

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · Jul 9

“There is no clear precedent for what DeSantis and the president are doing."

Experts question the legality of deploying National Guard officials as immigration judges.

Experts question the legality of deploying National Guard officials as immigration judges

"The use of military courts to hear civilian cases is the essential component of martial law."

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Justin Carfagnini @justincarf.bsky.social · Jun 23

Gone fishing. #flyfishing

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Justin Carfagnini @justincarf.bsky.social · May 29

Built the Lego F1 Ferrari SF-24 set today. Super fun build. Now I just need to make an accurate Lewis Hamilton minifigure. #lego #f1 #lewishamilton #ferrari #legof1 #legoformula1 #hammertime

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Justin Carfagnini @justincarf.bsky.social · May 28

Finally setup my new Canon Pro-300 printer. Looking forward to doing a lot of printing and hopefully selling a few prints! #photography #photographer #flyfishing #flyfishingphotography #conservationphotography #printer #canon

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Justin Carfagnini @justincarf.bsky.social · May 10

Picked up a new top handle from Kondor Blue. Geared up and ready to roll tomorrow at the MNUFC game tomorrow. #canoncamera #videographer #filmmaker #freelance #photographer #canoncinema #messi #canonc70

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · May 4

Proof this guy is full of SITH.

Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · May 4

In Star Wars. those who have embraced the Dark Side of the Force wield red lightsabers. So, in other words, perfect.

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Justin Carfagnini @justincarf.bsky.social · May 4

May the 4th be with you!

Evan Koch (etkhandmade on IG) creates works of art on gun stocks with his incredibly precise checkering skills. Any Mandalorian would be honored to wield one of his custom pieces. This is the way. #starwars #maythe4th #starwarsday #photography

Canon R3 with 50mm f/1.2

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Justin Carfagnini @justincarf.bsky.social · May 2

Chicago bound! ✌🏽

Justin Carfagnini @justincarf.bsky.social · Apr 30

Macro shots of 2 bwo emerger fly patterns. I didn’t tie these. Bought them from a local shop and I know both flies were tied by someone locally. #flyfishing #flytying #macrophotography #photography #troutfishing

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Rosemary Mosco @rosemarymosco.com · Apr 30

Bird photography tips, an oldie that is hopefully useful for spring migration right now.

A comic called Bird Photography tips. A good bird photo shows a cape may warbler perched on a branch, with excellent lighting, subject in focus, and field marks clearly visible. A great bird photo shows the warbler in mid hop, labeled with peerless athleticism, levitation??, powerful. An excellent bird photo shows a little round warbler facing the camera, labeled borb, round, and a good bird. An exceptional bird photo shows the bird zooming forward mid flight, labeled nyooooom.

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Justin Carfagnini @justincarf.bsky.social · Apr 28

At the movie theater for the first time in probably 8 years. Here to see Star Wars Episode 3 Revenge of the Sith for its 20th anniversary run in theaters. Pretty excited to see it on the big screen again! #starwars #darthvader

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Dr. Solomon David @solomonrdavid.bsky.social · Apr 28

INFURIATING killing of native species and waste of natural resources by bowfishers. SMH.

Grateful for folks who bring this to public attention and working toward better stewardship of our wildlife.

Dolly Llama @jeffdannaldson.bsky.social · Apr 28

This makes me so angry. The longnose gar are spawning as are the white bass. Some bow fishers just slaughtered the shit out of them, lined them up neatly and left them to die. At least eat them, they’re delicious. There needs to be actual enforcement of the no wanton waste regs.

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The Onion @theonion.com · Apr 27

RFK Jr. Starts National Registry Of Introverts Who Sometimes Get Social Anxiety
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RFK Jr. Starts National Registry Of Introverts Who Sometimes Get Social Anxiety

WASHINGTON—Promising to use all of his power as health secretary to find a cure for the condition, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly directed the National Institutes of Health on Friday to create a registry of U.S. introverts who sometimes get social anxiety. “When I was younger, there were never people who liked to spend time […]

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Justin Carfagnini @justincarf.bsky.social · Apr 27

BWO’s are the hot fly right now in the Driftless. Took these photos with my macro setup. Canon R5 and RF 100mm f2.8 lens. #flyfishing #flytying #photography #flyfishingphotography #macrophotography #driftless #macro #midwest #troutfishing #browntrout

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Wikipedia @wikipedia.org · Apr 22

Earth Day is a reminder that we only have one planet. Sometimes, it takes seeing Earth from space to truly grasp how precious it is. 🧵⬇️ (1/4)

A view of Earth rising above the Moon's horizon, taken from space. The Moon's barren, gray surface stretches across the lower portion of the image, while Earth appears as a small, vibrant blue-and-white sphere against the vast blackness of space.

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Dr. Solomon David @solomonrdavid.bsky.social · Apr 22

Happy #EarthDay from @garlab.bsky.social and our favorite fishes 🌎🐟

Hope we can all take a moment to appreciate the diversity of life around us (even toothy, long-snouted creatures!)

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Emily Carter @emilycurates.bsky.social · Apr 21

Rhinos' horns are removed as a protective measure against poachers to discourage illegal hunting.
Human is the most dangerous animal on the planet.
Either way, hunt or protect removing the horn… we hurt them. I’m so sorry…

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Justin Carfagnini @justincarf.bsky.social · Apr 22

Gross 🤮

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Emily Carter @emilycurates.bsky.social · Apr 16

The waves crash with timeless rhythm along the rugged coast of Inis Meáin, #Ireland.
Part of the Aran #Islands, Inis Meáin is known for its wild Atlantic beauty, traditional stone walls, and deep connection to #Irish heritage.
[Damien Marshall]

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Minnesota Aurora FC @mnaurorafc.bsky.social · Apr 16

We're looking for Aurora volunteers! 🫶

If you want to join our team, just fill out the form and we'll follow up with you. See you this summer!

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Justin Carfagnini @justincarf.bsky.social · Apr 16

Gone fishing, again. #flyfishing

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Harry Dunn @libradunn1.bsky.social · Apr 15

Shout out to Berine, to AOC, to Corey Booker, to Jamie Raskin, to Chris Van Hollen, to Jasmie Crockett, to Chris Murphy and a few others... When you show you are willing to fight for us, we will rally behind you! Keep it up! This moment calls for fighters, not career "politicians"
#FORTHEPEOPLE

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