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Carolannie

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Amateur photographer, avid reader, retired sys admin, ecologist at heart, a grandparent, and responsible for Guy Noir the black cat and Monty the gray shih tzu dog. Timeline follows my train of thought, such as it is. "Volvox" by Jean-Jacques Grandville

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Michael (@MichaelKlamerus@dosgame.club) Regular reminder that just because funding was cut by the government, PBS is still here. You can donate $5 or more and get access to a ton of their stuff on streaming too, including lots of local show...

$5 a month gets you NOVA, Nature, the best of BritBox, and much more!
dosgame.club/@MichaelKlam...

02.03.2026 01:21 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Plus Biden was abiding by the conditions agreed to by the previous President, who was, guess who? DJT

02.03.2026 00:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Run up a gofundme.

01.03.2026 21:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

New rabbit holes!

01.03.2026 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here is a piece of the Yazoo River:

01.03.2026 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The desserts desert the desert 😳

01.03.2026 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Beware the wereduck

01.03.2026 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

So TIL "yazoo", a tributary usually running parallel to a main river!

01.03.2026 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump Stays Out of Public View After U.S. Launches Military Assault on Iran

"Instead, the president capped an extraordinary day of U.S. aggression abroad by attending a glitzy fund-raising dinner at his club."
#GiftLink #TrumpWar
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/u...

01.03.2026 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you!

01.03.2026 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks!

01.03.2026 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks

01.03.2026 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We have had clear skies at night here too, wonderful

01.03.2026 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Dreamer

01.03.2026 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My late husband and i got up before dawn on a subzero day to take winter dawn photos. I will always remember that! Handwarmers and cold cameras!

01.03.2026 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A silvery moon glows netween pink sunrise clouds in a blushing dawn sky. The moon is framed by dark winter bare trees on the left. The ground is covered with a light layer of snow. The trees dwindle to shrubs on the right, through which you can see the dawn's light reflected off distant hills.

A silvery moon glows netween pink sunrise clouds in a blushing dawn sky. The moon is framed by dark winter bare trees on the left. The ground is covered with a light layer of snow. The trees dwindle to shrubs on the right, through which you can see the dawn's light reflected off distant hills.

#SilentSunday #Photography

01.03.2026 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 67    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

Re-upping from yesterday: If you're in DC-land today, it's the final day of a phenomenal exhibit at National Gallery, treasures of Aboriginal art. You won't regret it.

01.03.2026 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 150    πŸ” 40    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 2

Middle of a great thread & the point I’d highlight as to why imposed β€œdemocracy” failed in Iraq & Afghanistan. We had them *start* with elections. That’s not where democracy starts. It starts with a Flushing Remonstrance & a Bill of Rights β€” by saying what elections CANNOT change.

28.02.2026 21:52 β€” πŸ‘ 59    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
Porcelain doorknob

Porcelain doorknob

#BlueSkyArtShow #Round

28.02.2026 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Red plums on a blue and white plate against a backdrop of filigree

Red plums on a blue and white plate against a backdrop of filigree

Round on round on #round

#BlueSkyArtShow

28.02.2026 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good point!

28.02.2026 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Does it work?

28.02.2026 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That's pathetic

28.02.2026 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It feels so peaceful

28.02.2026 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Close-up of hoarfrost-covered moss glistening in the morning light, creating a delicate, icy landscape.

Close-up of hoarfrost-covered moss glistening in the morning light, creating a delicate, icy landscape.

Hoarfrost

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekHforHs
#Photography #closeup

28.02.2026 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
This image is a vibrant, close-up shot of three deep purple violas (often called pansies) in bloom. The flowers are the central focus, set against a soft, blurred background of green foliage and earthy tones.
Key Details:
β€’ The Flowers: Each bloom features five overlapping petals in a rich, saturated shade of violet-purple. At the center of each flower is a bright "eye"β€”a small yellow heart surrounded by delicate, dark purple whiskers or veins radiating outward.
β€’ Composition: Two flowers are prominently in focus in the foreground, while a third sits slightly back and to the left. They are held up by slender, bright green stems.
β€’ The Foliage: To the left, you can see the serrated, bright green leaves of the plant and a small, pale green flower bud that hasn't opened yet.
β€’ Atmosphere: The lighting is soft and natural, which makes the velvet-like texture of the petals really stand out. The shallow depth of field (the "bokeh" effect) ensures your eyes stay fixed on the flowers themselves.

It’s a very peaceful, classic garden scene, perfect for adding color to a window box or patio pot. The natural lighting highlights the velvet-like texture of the petals, making them stand out against the soft background.

This image is a vibrant, close-up shot of three deep purple violas (often called pansies) in bloom. The flowers are the central focus, set against a soft, blurred background of green foliage and earthy tones. Key Details: β€’ The Flowers: Each bloom features five overlapping petals in a rich, saturated shade of violet-purple. At the center of each flower is a bright "eye"β€”a small yellow heart surrounded by delicate, dark purple whiskers or veins radiating outward. β€’ Composition: Two flowers are prominently in focus in the foreground, while a third sits slightly back and to the left. They are held up by slender, bright green stems. β€’ The Foliage: To the left, you can see the serrated, bright green leaves of the plant and a small, pale green flower bud that hasn't opened yet. β€’ Atmosphere: The lighting is soft and natural, which makes the velvet-like texture of the petals really stand out. The shallow depth of field (the "bokeh" effect) ensures your eyes stay fixed on the flowers themselves. It’s a very peaceful, classic garden scene, perfect for adding color to a window box or patio pot. The natural lighting highlights the velvet-like texture of the petals, making them stand out against the soft background.

Good Afternoon,Bluesky Fam!β˜€οΈ
Yesterday while on my spring walk I came across this cheerful Pansy flower in a Hanging Basket and snapped a photo with my Canon EOS R50
#GardeningFeed🌱 #NaturePhotography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #NatureLover #UkGardening #SpringBlooms #PlantSky #Bloomscrolling #Flowers

28.02.2026 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 71    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A pothole on a flat mesa top reflects the sky and its fluffy white and gray clouds. The pothole has a small blue spruce growing next to it. The ground is a layer of old basalt, covered with rocks, grasses, and boulders. You can see patches of blue spruce among other evergreens here and there over the mesa top in the background.

A pothole on a flat mesa top reflects the sky and its fluffy white and gray clouds. The pothole has a small blue spruce growing next to it. The ground is a layer of old basalt, covered with rocks, grasses, and boulders. You can see patches of blue spruce among other evergreens here and there over the mesa top in the background.

A #round pothole reflects the sky on Grand Mesa, Colorado. One of my favorites from the archives.
#Photography #GrandMesaColorado #Colorado #BlueskyArtShow

28.02.2026 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 64    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
A red metal valve wheel on a dark green pipe with yellow wall in the background. From Ardnamurchan lighthouse.

A red metal valve wheel on a dark green pipe with yellow wall in the background. From Ardnamurchan lighthouse.

#BlueSkyArtShow #round #photography

28.02.2026 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Round yeast rolls on a cooling rack with snipped tops.

Round yeast rolls on a cooling rack with snipped tops.

G'morning Petie. Here's hoping you have a roundly wonderful day. #round but not art. 🌞

28.02.2026 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
β€œSfera con Sfera” (Sphere within a Sphere) at Berkeley Library Trinity College, Dublin by Italian sculptor Arnoldo Pomodoro

β€œSfera con Sfera” (Sphere within a Sphere) at Berkeley Library Trinity College, Dublin by Italian sculptor Arnoldo Pomodoro

Pomodoro Sphere

#BlueSkyArtShow #Round
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#Photography

28.02.2026 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0