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Marv Beatty

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Earth's escape velocity = 11.27 km/s, so get used to being here. I take between 5-8 K photos per year. Some are even good! 🇨🇦 He/Him

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Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 12h

A few more shots taken around Martin Falls. If you're driving Hwy 97, stop 25 km south of Chetwynd for this. Well worth it, but be mindful of the slopes going down. They'd be challenging in wet weather.

#waterfallwednesday #waterfall

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 13h

Would you have tried to crawl inside?

I'm still surprised I didn't see at least one bear during this trip.

#cave #geology #photography

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 14h

😂

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 15h

It's unlikely that many people have this view of Martin Falls.

Mostly because I was very concerned with my tripod placement when I was shooting. And the placement of my feet.

And, also, I'm going to count this as about 10 waterfalls because of all the little ones. 🙂

#waterfallwednesday #waterfall

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 17h

Very nice!

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 17h

New winter gloves acquired. Deerskin leather shell, fleece lined and on sale. 🙂

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 18h

When "Again, it's a distraction" is used as a distraction.

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 19h

There are no longer any wildfires classified as "out of control" in B.C.

There are still 94 that are either "under control" or "being held."

In order of how much I like them: Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer.

wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/list

BC Wildfire Service

BC Wildfire Service App

wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 20h

There's always a bear in this area. 😂

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 20h

Nevertheless, aced it. 👍

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James Peters @jamloops.bsky.social · 22h

On the curb at @cfjctoday.bsky.social this morning. Thank-you, Sidewalk Chalk Person! Likewise!

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 1d

I mean, I take pretty photos or my BP meds would be increased too. Thankfully, I don’t need or want AI tools, and I think there are lots of people like me.

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 1d

I've re-edited this shot. Softer and with more subtle changes to hues.

#autumn #forest #landscape #photography

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 1d

You and Hank Green would have scintillating conversations.

youtu.be/Vz0oQ0v0W10?...

Give me a single reason why Sora2 should exist.

YouTube video by Hank Green

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah, I ran outside with my camera. Through the window shots weren't going to do it for me. 🤣

Dinner's cold, but that's what microwaves are for.

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 1d

I should probably stop peeking out the window ... but it's only getting better.

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 1d

Things in the sky appear to be aligning for a nice sunset, but I'm right in the middle of making dinner.

Gotta let some go, I guess.

a man in a suit and tie is crying and saying `` i 'm fine , it 's fine `` .

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is crying and saying `` i 'm fine , it 's fine `` .

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Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 1d

I took this shot on a whim while stopped for highway construction.

Worth it.

#autumn #landscape #photography

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 1d

About damn time.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity

Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 1d

PS: the Peace region of B.C. is gorgeous.

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 1d

I saw some pretty "Jurassic-Park-ish" scenes while travelling a couple of weeks ago. I stopped for all of them, even the ones that left me soaking wet. 🙂

#photography #landscape

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 1d

Hey, bud: he's a convicted criminal and a racist fascist. Let's not forget these little things, eh?

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 1d

Sometimes, nature stops you in your tracks.

#photography #autumn

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 1d

... framing someone for insurance fraud?

Marv Beatty @marvbeatty.bsky.social · 1d

Some photographers are simply geniuses.

Ian Gaston Photography @iangaston.bsky.social · Feb 7

The intricate details of a small section of decaying oak at twilight.