First Rain

Rialto, XX. Washington, October 2025 #aowsimages #photography #blackandwhite

Wildlife recovery means more than just survival of a species Current laws that deem species safe from extinction ignore their ecological role, geographic range and genetic diversity, as well as their relationships with people.

For decades, wildlife policy has defined recovery as survival, keeping species alive, but not truly allowing them to live.

From wolves to grizzlies to bison, we’ve settled for the bare minimum. What if conservation meant more than avoiding extinction?
Read more: theconversation.com/wildlife-rec...

About the Exhibition

"This immersive exhibition will showcase cutting-edge digital art, blockchain creativity, and Web3 innovation to a global audience of tech leaders, investors, and creators."

If anyone's attending this conference, please take a picture/video of my artwork if you come across it!

The first exhibition is over and now my artwork is to be seen at another one!

When: Nov 5th - 6th
Host: BitBasel NFT Art Gallery
Artwork: Shaken
Where: Blockchain Futurist Conference

It still blows my mind knowing that one of my works is to be shown out there in the world. 🥹

What is love?

AP brought a good mix of old and new songs, loud and summer tones, and a surprise: the not yet released song "We Bring the Beat". They not only brought the beats but also lots of energy, fun, and a good time.

#photography
#concertPhotography

Even though the concert started off with "Bad Vibes", the show was far from bringing those. Quite the opposite, the concert was full of energetic beats with a band that truly has fun on stage.

Part 3 ⬇️

Aesthetic Perfection ( @iamdanielgraves.bsky.social ) - Leipzig, Hellraiser Oct 28th, 2025

It's Tuesday, rainy and just a day like every other.
Well, not exactly. It's the first day of Aesthetic Perfection's "We Bring the Beat" tour.

Part 2 ⬇️

First Rain - Feel Good Listen to Feel Good on TIDAL

Music?
Made by me?

tidal.com/browse/track...

Today was the first time I was in front of the barricade.

First time having a photo pass to ✨ officially ✨ take pictures at a concert.

You wanna see if I got some decent shots?
Then join me on Twitch as I'll be sorting through the pictures. Yes, now!

www.twitch.tv/firstrainart

Just in case you wondered how my editing process looks like.
This pretty much sums it up.

But you also always can join one of my streams to see for yourself:
www.twitch.tv/firstrainart

The Yukon River

Fuji GS645S
Agfa Aviphot
#believeinfilm

If anyone's attending this & happens to stumble across my artwork.. it'd be amazing if you could take a picture/video. ^^'

Another of lil Rain's works out in the wild, this feels still surreal. o.o

The time has come for an exhibition where you can see one of my photographs in AR!

When: Oct 25th - 30th
Theme: Between Nature and Code
Host: .ART
Artwork: Shaken
Where: ICANN84 Annual General Meeting Dublin

As "Shaken" was a still image initially I created a GIF to make the AR a bit more fancy.

First Rain - The Atmosphere Awakens Listen to The Atmosphere Awakens on TIDAL

Music?
Made by me?

tidal.com/browse/track...

Coastal gray wolves display unexpected hunting behavior with unknown ecosystem impact On Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, gray wolves are doing something unexpected: hunting sea otters. This surprising dietary shift appears to have notable implications for both ecosystems and wolf healt...

On Alaska’s Prince of Wales Island, gray wolves have been observed hunting sea otters, a rare and surprising behavior.

Researchers are now working to learn more about how these wolves are adapting to marine prey, using methods such as wolf teeth analysis and trail cameras. Read more: bit.ly/4qofVsr

A comic of two foxes, one of whom is blue, the other is green. In this one, Blue and Green turn around towards the sound as they both hear a car horn honking. Blue: Did you hear that? Green: yep! Both foxes dash into action, rushing to the same direction. Green: It's coming from the intersection outside! Blue: To the balcony! Now on the balcony, both foxes look down in fascination as a cacophony of nonstop honking is happening somewhere below. Green: Wow, the person blocking traffic really thinks they have the right of way. Blue: Amazing. Green turns to look over his shoulder to the apartment, while Blue's eyes are still glued on the action. The aggressive honking continues. Green: Will you keep me updated if I go make us popcorn? Blue: Sure.

Challenging Misconceptions About Red Wolf Reintroduction: Public Support Outweighs Opposition A recent study authored by Drs. Ben Ghasemi and Jeremey Bruskotter of Ohio State University’s School of Environment and Natural Resources, in collaboration with Wolf Conservation Center’s senior resea...

One of the challenges to red wolf recovery is misinformation, especially the belief that people don’t want them back. But new research tells a different story: people living where red wolves once roamed support their return and recognize their ecological and societal value. Read more: bit.ly/3JoPlyF

a cartoon character has a headband with chinese writing on it ALT: a cartoon character has a headband with chinese writing on it

Neji's death was just not fair..

Prisoner

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#photography

A comic of two foxes, one of whom is blue, the other is green. In this one, Blue and Green are walking. Blue listens intently as Green goes on talking as he talks, leading the way. Green: Once we get home, I'll read a book, weave two baskets, re-arrange the pantry, learn esperanto- Blue interrupts Green, who turns to listen. Blue: That's quite a list. Are you sure you're being completely realistic? Green takes a momentary pause from being cartoonish, being now depicted as a painstakingly detailed and shaded painting of a fox, with fur texture, whiskers and all. Extremely realistic Green: Of course. Returning back to normal, Green keeps walking. Blue follows, looking at Green with suspicion. Blue: How long did it take you to draw that gag? Green: A lot longer than I am willing to admit.

Conservation groups ask court to protect Montana wolves from state’s slaughter plan MISSOULA, M.T. — Today, four conservation groups challenged Montana’s 2025/26 wolf regulations, which greenlit the killing of 558 wolves by hunting, trapping, and lethal...

🚨 Yesterday a lawsuit was filed to stop MT's 25-26 wolf hunting and trapping rules, which allow 558 wolves to be killed, the highest quota since 2011.

These rules are cruel and unethical and put an already at-risk population in danger.

Read more: bit.ly/4n6aFGV

Can.not.resist. *boop*

Soulfood 🖤

Guide the Way

#photography

A double exposure showing the juxtaposition between soft and hard.

A comic of two foxes, one of whom is blue, the other is green. In this one, Blue and Green are looking up at the same spot in the ceiling. Green: Do we have a dead moth on the ceiling? Blue: No. It's alive. Green turns to look at Blue, whose eyes are still on the moth. Green: It's what? Blue: It sits in a different spot every morning. Both of the foxes return to looking up at the moth. Green: Should we do something about it? Now Blue turns to look at Green, who keeps staring at the moth. Blue: Make it pay rent? Green: I think it flinched.

As Congress works to end the government shutdown, it’s crucial to remind your elected officials to pass clean spending bills.

The initial House bill, H.R. 4754, included harmful riders, including Section 128, which would remove protections for gray wolves in 44 states.

📣Take action: bit.ly/48ZBFo7