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mramsdell1967.bsky.social
Michael Ramsdell
@mramsdell1967.bsky.social
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A mentor to some but a student of all. All posted photos and sayings are mine unless shared or attributed. Photographer - Cincinnati/NKY USA Contributor to Getty Images, and Adobe Stock etc. Thank you for all of your kindness, likes, shares and support
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 2d
Cincinnati/NKY Area:
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 2h
Black Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes)
Butterfly 2025-43

Funny thing about obsolete stuff
It's pretty much useless
Until it isn't
and then it often becomes cool

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #insect #pics #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 1d
Cincinnati Ohio from NKY

Just thinking about it...

We will be the last generation
To have lived -without- AI in our lives

#mramsdellpics #photography #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #cincinnati #CVG
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 1d
Red-spotted Purple Admiral (Limenitis arthemis)
Butterfly 2025-42

Being resilient in the face of adversity
Is exhausting but, better tired than defeated
Keep up your spirits

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #insect #pics #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 1d
Union leadership that "failed to support a candidate"
or supported Donald Trump, own some of his economy.

He literally sat on a gold toilet.

It's a good time to remember
Your benefits and rights
Were earned and never given

In solidarity.

#labor #healthcare #trump #union #action #nokings
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 1d
Cincinnati Ohio
Across the Ohio River and Kentucky

The river bends where it chooses
Not where it is convenient for us
Being mad at the river moves it none at all

#mramsdellpics #photography #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #cincinnati #CVG #Kentucky #mramsdellpics
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 2d
Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)
Butterfly 2025-41

Bless the people
Bless the broken
Bless the broken people who struggle
Most of all bless the broken people who struggle
Still helping others

#butterfly #butterflies #photography #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #endhate #mramsdellpics
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 2d
Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)
Butterfly 2025-41

It can be hard to stay on top of things
When you have a fear of heights

#butterfly #butterflies #insect #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #endhate #mramsdellpics
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 2d
Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
Butterfly 2025-40

Often the Devil merely whispers what is possible.
Our own fears, desires, and delusion
Will destroy ourselves.

#butterfly #butterflies #monarch #monarchs #macro #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 2d
Cincinnati/NKY Area:
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 2d
No Kings Rally
Greater Cincinnati/NKY Area
Saturday October 18th, 2025

Updated venues
Hope you can make it
Bring Friends

Or find a spot near you: www.nokings.org

#cincinnati #cvg #nokings #rally #ohio #protest #trump #nky #northrenkentucky #defend #democracy #freespeech
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 3d
Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
Butterfly 2025-39

Monday.
Is the perfect day for lower expectations.

#butterfly #butterflies #monarch #monarchs #macro #insect #pics #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #endhate #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 4d
Tiger & Spicebush Swallowtails
(Papilio glaucus) - (Papilio Troilus)
Butterflies 2025 37-38

Sharing is a virtue
Uninspired by to many

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #insect #pics #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #endhate #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 4d
Pipevine swallowtail (Battus philenor)
Butterfly 2025-36

Perhaps for some it is just easier to hate,
Rather than help another
or even just leave them alone?

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #insect #pics #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #endhate #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 5d
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Hummingbird 2019-1 & 1a

Hummingbirds can be a bit judgmental
and generally do not have time for paparazzi

#photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 5d
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Hummingbird 2025-1

It is not for a lack of effort but
Hummingbird photos are not a highlight for me
This year they evade my camera
and talk about me behind my back.

#photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 5d
I'm in 👍
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 5d
I would suggest more actions and less words.
www.nokings.org
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
www.nokings.org
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 6d
Cincinnati Area - Stand up - Protest rally
Elon Musk/Tesla DOGE Trump etc.
Sat, Oct 4, 11:00am–1:00pm EDT

Tesla Showroom
5245 Ridge Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45213

"Our purpose in gathering is to bring attention to the destruction of our democratic principles..."

www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Musk Quit But We Won't -- Protest the Coup and DOGE Destruction @ Tesla · Indivisible
Musk "quit" but we won't. Join us as we speak out in support of democracy and against the coup engineered by Musk and Trump. Even though Musk has left, we know that the destruction he started is conti...
www.mobilize.us
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 6d
Healthcare is a human right.
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 6d
Tiger Longwing (Heliconius Hecale)
Butterfly 2019-69

Life on the edge can be precarious
Tread with great care

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #insect #love #zen #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 7d
Royal Blue Butterfly (Myscelia ethusa)
Butterfly 2017-98

Unfortunately for some the universe,
Our planet, and even nature itself is diverse
Whether they like it or not

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #insect #love #zen #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
Blue and white butterfly with colorful background
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 6d
Cleveland Ohio - Near East 55th
September 20th 2025

Some endings are more beautiful than others
We just don't always notice

#mramsdellpics #photography #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #sunset #landscape #CLE #cleveland
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 7d
Royal Blue Butterfly (Myscelia ethusa)
Butterfly 2017-98

Unfortunately for some the universe,
Our planet, and even nature itself is diverse
Whether they like it or not

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #insect #love #zen #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
Blue and white butterfly with colorful background
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 11d
Wildflower 2025-4
Random flower from the yard

When it seems pointless to try to make a difference
Is usually when the most effort is needed

#flowers #sunflower #macro #photography #beauty #nature #bloomscroll #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 8d
Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)
Butterfly 2025-35

If this news causes your heart to sink
The right thing to do is not to step aside

The right thing to do
Is to stand up and make a difference

#butterfly #butterflies #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
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