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Lucas A. Meyer

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Principal Scientist @ MSFT AI for Good Lab Applied AI for Sustainability, Conservation and Preservation I post a lot of birds 📍 Houston, TX ✈️ Seattle, WA 🇧🇷🇺🇸 Supports:🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

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Certainly! Here is an accessibility description of the image you provided: A close-up, eye-level photo of a bird at a feeder, taken from the feeder's perspective. The bird, which appears to be a Common Grackle, is facing directly toward the camera, making its glossy, dark, iridescent head and long pointed beak the focal point. The beak nearly touches the camera lens. Its body is mostly obscured by the close proximity, with both feet visible gripping the feeder. Below its beak, there is a mixture of bird seed in a red feeding tray. On the left, a water container is partially visible, and to the right, there is a caged ball of suet or seed. In the background, there is a weathered wooden fence and some foliage, with the roof of the feeder forming a blue border at the top of the image. The angle of the shot creates a somewhat humorous, curious, and up-close view of the bird mid-feeding.

Certainly! Here is an accessibility description of the image you provided: A close-up, eye-level photo of a bird at a feeder, taken from the feeder's perspective. The bird, which appears to be a Common Grackle, is facing directly toward the camera, making its glossy, dark, iridescent head and long pointed beak the focal point. The beak nearly touches the camera lens. Its body is mostly obscured by the close proximity, with both feet visible gripping the feeder. Below its beak, there is a mixture of bird seed in a red feeding tray. On the left, a water container is partially visible, and to the right, there is a caged ball of suet or seed. In the background, there is a weathered wooden fence and some foliage, with the roof of the feeder forming a blue border at the top of the image. The angle of the shot creates a somewhat humorous, curious, and up-close view of the bird mid-feeding.

Voice: a jargon-heavy biologist. A Quiscalus mexicanus at the feeder exhibits opportunistic foraging, leveraging its robust culmen and cranial kinesis to access diverse seed substrates, exemplifying the species’ ecological plasticity in synanthropic habitats.

#birds

04.08.2025 15:45 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
The image shows a piece of paper with a printed message. At the top center is a blue information icon—a lowercase letter “i” inside a blue circle. Below the icon, it says in bold text: "Do not print this page". Under that, there is a smaller, regular text that reads: "To view your printing options, return to the document and click the print option in the menu in the top right corner of the page." In the lower left corner, a person’s thumb is visible holding the paper, emphasizing the irony that this "do not print" message was, in fact, printed out. The image is often shared humorously to point out unintentional or ironic outcomes in user interface design.

The image shows a piece of paper with a printed message. At the top center is a blue information icon—a lowercase letter “i” inside a blue circle. Below the icon, it says in bold text: "Do not print this page". Under that, there is a smaller, regular text that reads: "To view your printing options, return to the document and click the print option in the menu in the top right corner of the page." In the lower left corner, a person’s thumb is visible holding the paper, emphasizing the irony that this "do not print" message was, in fact, printed out. The image is often shared humorously to point out unintentional or ironic outcomes in user interface design.

Become ungovernable

#BecomeUngovernable

04.08.2025 01:15 — 👍 27    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
**Image Description for Accessibility:** A close-up photograph of a young swallow bird perched on a thin, dark wire. The bird has its wings stretched outward and its beak wide open, showing the bright yellow inside of its mouth. Its feathers are mostly dark gray on top with lighter, creamy coloring on its belly and a hint of brown near its neck. The background is softly blurred in shades of green and white, making the bird the clear focal point. Sunlight highlights some of the bird's feathers and gives the image a sense of energy and movement. The overall impression is of a chick calling out, possibly begging for food.

**Image Description for Accessibility:** A close-up photograph of a young swallow bird perched on a thin, dark wire. The bird has its wings stretched outward and its beak wide open, showing the bright yellow inside of its mouth. Its feathers are mostly dark gray on top with lighter, creamy coloring on its belly and a hint of brown near its neck. The background is softly blurred in shades of green and white, making the bird the clear focal point. Sunlight highlights some of the bird's feathers and gives the image a sense of energy and movement. The overall impression is of a chick calling out, possibly begging for food.



OM-1 MkII@600mm • f/6.3 • 1/2000s • ISO 3200

#photography

04.08.2025 00:15 — 👍 62    🔁 3    💬 3    📌 0
**Image Description for Accessibility:** A close-up photo of a mourning dove perched at a bird feeder. The dove is facing to the left, with its head turned so one dark eye is visible. Its feathers are light brown and gray, and its pink feet grip a red plastic perch. The feeder tray below is filled with various seeds, including striped sunflower seeds and cracked corn. On the left side of the frame is a white water container, and on the right is a suet ball in a white plastic cage. In the background, there is a blurred view of green grass and trees under a bright sky, but the focus is on the bird at the feeder.

**Image Description for Accessibility:** A close-up photo of a mourning dove perched at a bird feeder. The dove is facing to the left, with its head turned so one dark eye is visible. Its feathers are light brown and gray, and its pink feet grip a red plastic perch. The feeder tray below is filled with various seeds, including striped sunflower seeds and cracked corn. On the left side of the frame is a white water container, and on the right is a suet ball in a white plastic cage. In the background, there is a blurred view of green grass and trees under a bright sky, but the focus is on the bird at the feeder.

Voice of a writer of noir detective novels: Under the shadowed brim of the feeder, the Mourning Dove made its move—calm, composed, feathers unruffled in a world full of ruffled feathers. Every seed a clue, every glance a mystery.

#birds

03.08.2025 17:45 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
The image shows a group of people standing together inside what appears to be a barn or livestock enclosure. They are wearing white coats, suggesting a professional or scientific setting, possibly veterinarians or animal experts. In the background, there is a cow with large, curved horns standing behind the people. Due to the positioning of the cow, the horns are aligned with the head of the person in the center, creating the humorous visual illusion that the person has horns.

The image shows a group of people standing together inside what appears to be a barn or livestock enclosure. They are wearing white coats, suggesting a professional or scientific setting, possibly veterinarians or animal experts. In the background, there is a cow with large, curved horns standing behind the people. Due to the positioning of the cow, the horns are aligned with the head of the person in the center, creating the humorous visual illusion that the person has horns.

Has science gone too far?

#GoneTooFar

03.08.2025 16:15 — 👍 17    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
The image shows a close-up side profile of a wild rabbit, specifically focused on its head and upper body. The rabbit’s fur is a mix of brown, gray, and tan, with a lighter-colored underside. Its large, upright ear is prominently visible, showing the pinkish inside. The rabbit’s eye is open wide, appearing alert, and its whiskers are clearly defined. The background is softly blurred green grass, putting the rabbit in clear focus. The lighting is natural, suggesting the photo was taken outdoors during daylight.

The image shows a close-up side profile of a wild rabbit, specifically focused on its head and upper body. The rabbit’s fur is a mix of brown, gray, and tan, with a lighter-colored underside. Its large, upright ear is prominently visible, showing the pinkish inside. The rabbit’s eye is open wide, appearing alert, and its whiskers are clearly defined. The background is softly blurred green grass, putting the rabbit in clear focus. The lighting is natural, suggesting the photo was taken outdoors during daylight.



OM-1 MkII@600mm • f/6.3 • 1/1000s • ISO 5000

#photography

03.08.2025 04:15 — 👍 62    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0
This image shows a close-up view of a mourning dove at a bird feeder. The bird is facing the camera, with its head slightly down and beak pointing toward the birdseed below. The bird has light brown and grayish feathers, a distinct black spot on its cheek, and a slender beak. Surrounding the bird at the feeder are black sunflower seeds and other small seeds. On the left, there is a transparent water container, and on the right, a white spherical cage filled with a block of suet or compressed food. In the background, a grassy lawn and a house with solar panels on the roof are visible, along with some trees and a clear sky. The image is framed by the roof of the feeder above.

This image shows a close-up view of a mourning dove at a bird feeder. The bird is facing the camera, with its head slightly down and beak pointing toward the birdseed below. The bird has light brown and grayish feathers, a distinct black spot on its cheek, and a slender beak. Surrounding the bird at the feeder are black sunflower seeds and other small seeds. On the left, there is a transparent water container, and on the right, a white spherical cage filled with a block of suet or compressed food. In the background, a grassy lawn and a house with solar panels on the roof are visible, along with some trees and a clear sky. The image is framed by the roof of the feeder above.

Voice of a bird cult leader: Beneath the sacred canopy, our Mourning Dove acolyte approaches the altar of seeds with quiet devotion, embodying the unity and purpose of the flock in every deliberate movement.

#birds

03.08.2025 00:45 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
**Image Description for Accessibility:** The image shows a close-up, bird's-eye view from behind a bird perched at a bird feeder. The bird is facing away from the camera, so only its back, wings, and tail are visible. Its feathers are dark brown and its tail is long and straight. The feeder contains different types of bird food: on the left is a white water dispenser with a blue base, in the middle is a red ledge with black sunflower seeds and various nuts or grains scattered on it, and on the right, there is a rounded white cage holding a yellow suet cake. The background shows a wooden fence, some greenery, and the corner of a rooftop under a cloudy sky, partially sheltered by a blue top of the feeder. The overall setting is outdoor and appears to be a backyard or garden.

**Image Description for Accessibility:** The image shows a close-up, bird's-eye view from behind a bird perched at a bird feeder. The bird is facing away from the camera, so only its back, wings, and tail are visible. Its feathers are dark brown and its tail is long and straight. The feeder contains different types of bird food: on the left is a white water dispenser with a blue base, in the middle is a red ledge with black sunflower seeds and various nuts or grains scattered on it, and on the right, there is a rounded white cage holding a yellow suet cake. The background shows a wooden fence, some greenery, and the corner of a rooftop under a cloudy sky, partially sheltered by a blue top of the feeder. The overall setting is outdoor and appears to be a backyard or garden.

Voice of Sir David Attenborough: With expert precision, the Brown-Headed Cowbird explores the bounty of the feeder, its keen instincts guiding each movement in search of a nourishing meal amidst the seeds below.

#birds

02.08.2025 02:45 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
The image shows a close-up of a person's hip and upper leg area. The person is wearing light brown pants with a slanted side pocket. Unusually, a wine glass with a small amount of red wine is resting perfectly in the pocket, standing upright as if the pocket was designed to hold the glass. The background is out of focus, showing other people's legs and feet, indicating an outdoor social gathering. The scene is humorous as pants pockets are not typically used (or shaped) for holding delicate objects like wine glasses.

The image shows a close-up of a person's hip and upper leg area. The person is wearing light brown pants with a slanted side pocket. Unusually, a wine glass with a small amount of red wine is resting perfectly in the pocket, standing upright as if the pocket was designed to hold the glass. The background is out of focus, showing other people's legs and feet, indicating an outdoor social gathering. The scene is humorous as pants pockets are not typically used (or shaped) for holding delicate objects like wine glasses.

Has fashion gone too far?

#GoneTooFar

02.08.2025 01:15 — 👍 9    🔁 0    💬 4    📌 0
This image shows a close-up of a Great Blue Heron perched on a branch with green foliage in the foreground. The heron is standing upright with its head slightly bowed and eyes closed, giving the impression that it is resting or sleeping. The bird's plumage is mostly bluish-gray with shaggy white feathers on its chest and some feathery plumes hanging from its sides. Its long, pointed yellowish beak is tucked down and to the right. The background is softly blurred, primarily in green tones, drawing focus to the bird.

This image shows a close-up of a Great Blue Heron perched on a branch with green foliage in the foreground. The heron is standing upright with its head slightly bowed and eyes closed, giving the impression that it is resting or sleeping. The bird's plumage is mostly bluish-gray with shaggy white feathers on its chest and some feathery plumes hanging from its sides. Its long, pointed yellowish beak is tucked down and to the right. The background is softly blurred, primarily in green tones, drawing focus to the bird.



OM-1 MkII@600mm • f/6.3 • 1/2500s • ISO 25600

#photography

02.08.2025 00:30 — 👍 27    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Parag was a wonderful father, husband and person. The world is less bright without him.

29.06.2025 12:54 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
a pair of vibram fivefingers shoes

a pair of vibram fivefingers shoes

in 2025 we are bringing back these shoes and making them cool again

06.03.2025 14:45 — 👍 13    🔁 2    💬 5    📌 0

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