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Marius Loots
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university of pretoria

Histology, 3D printing, photography, anthropology

For what it's worth - my data is not allowed to train AI.
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Eye for E

Close-up of the eye & mouth of a fossil fish.

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekVforVowels
#Fossil
#Fauna
#Macro
#Photography
A granular surface with darker areas outlining the eye and mouth of a fish in.profile.
November 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Wallfish season.

#rain #fauna
A giant African snail sitting in a corner on a wall. Out of focus in the distance are a few more snails.
November 27, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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Serendipity?
Screen capture of three postings in a row. The first is the initial post in this thread. The second is by Effin' Birds, showing a bird and the words: trust me, you don't want to hear about this shit. The last post is by purr.in.ink showing a kitten and the words Sends you love.
November 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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I follow that account, thinking it was you. Can you confirm this is the one to report?
November 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Challenge accepted...?

She found the mother lode and giving it a go, never knows how long before she sees food again.

#cats
A grayish cat on top of a bucket of kibbles.
November 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Braai time.

If you can, do.
If you do, it's a privilege.

#barbeque #Saturday #fire
Flames of a fire from charcoal on a square grid inside an open fireplace.
November 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Discussion around the death penalty. My standard question. Usually I don't get any response. This one is another level. And very telling.

#forensics #bitemark #projectinnocence
He: Bring the noose back and our country could become a better place again Me: And if you make a mistake? He: What type of mistake? Killing the wrong person
November 14, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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A fleeting glimpse

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekSforShadow
#photography
The blurred dark shadow of a human is seen framed in orange.
November 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Spectatoring at the Jacaranda Marathon.

#run #exercise #Pretoria #SouthAfrica #Louvre #Paris #robbery
Runners in a road. Next to the road, a spectator is holding up a sign reading: Run like you just robbed the Louvre.
November 8, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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It is not just about the running, you have to participate as well. I have no idea if the marshal kept this up from start to finish.

#run #exercise #SouthAfrica #Pretoria #jacaranda #marathon
November 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Sub 4 hours 35 bus.

They missed it with a little, although timing is mat to mat.

#SouthAfrica #Pretoria #marathon #run #exercise #fit
November 8, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Jacaranda Marathon, Pretoria, South Africa.

5, 10, 21 and 42 km run.
Note the scenes of genocide not happening continuously.

#run #exercise
November 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Not the Cape Town Marathon.

Jakaranda Marathon to make up for missed qualifiers.

#run #race
A crowd of people in bright colours and running gear.
November 8, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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Day disrupted.

Not me, just in passing.

#accident
A white sedan car with a deep bash in the windscreen. On the road next to the wheel of the car, an outline of a human is drawn in orange chalk.
October 30, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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Doing our bit for the planet. At the current rate of global warming, running fans will get expensive.

But also keep the comrades, cronies and cadre Lamborghini kitty as small as possible.

#SouthAfrica #corruption
A diagram showing electrical distribution in a solar installation. The diagram shows the solar panel output, electricity usage from the grid, battery charging levels and household use
October 29, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Time to braai.

If you can, do.
If you do, consider the privilege.

#Saturday #Braai #Barbeque
October 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Most important person of the night, the wife*.

Presenting the awards, Sisi Khampepe.

*For me in any case :-)
Three people on a stage. One is holding a white envelope.
October 23, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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At least entertainment is still real.
October 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Wine and food pairing at Neethlingshof.

Congrats, @discordiankitty.bsky.social, you have unlocked wine influencer status :-)

#food #wine #SouthAfrica
A wooden plate with 5 wines and 5 portions of food.
October 21, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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AEGI PROJECT
Independent Brewery

Marshmallow stout and salami pizza.

#Kommetjie #CapeTown #food #beer
A close up view of a pizza showing crust and filling. Topping is salami slices and cheese.
October 20, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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Ohana Beach Cafe in Kalk Bay.

Keeping to the Post-Marathon* routine.

*that didn't happen

#CapeTown #SouthAfrica
An open air alley with assorted antique or old furniture, statues, flowers and basins leading to a street.
October 20, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Her Run.
Their Dignity.
Strong Legs.
Strong Cause.

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekPforPink
#pads #power #Andy
A group of women running with the South African flag and a sign promoting free sanitary pads for all.
October 19, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Splash

#photography #waves #ocean
A wave breaking on rocks and spraying wide into the air. To the one side a boardwalk is visible and a ship lies on the horizon.
October 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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The Marathon that wasn't...

#CapeTown #Marathon #USA #Zimbabwe #Namibia #SouthAfrica #running
A runner waving an American flag with the Cape Town Stadium in the back and the sun rising on the right. A runner waving the Zimbabwe flag. Runners holding the Namibian flag while leading a crowd of runners. An runner holding the South African flag with the Cape Town Stadium in the back. He is holding up a sign that reads: Winner Today Time 2:09:59
October 19, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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Apocalyptic Future Today

#blackwhite #urban #photography
A stark apartment building in black and white topped with a circular structure with windows on top. The building has windows missing and looks abandoned.
October 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM