Ram Prakash

I felt very guilty dishing out sugar (poison in my opinion) to kids in cute costumes yesterday! After a few handouts I shut down all lights and went out in despair to find Wife and kid who were already going around the block! What a useless festival. Why not just a block fancy dress competition […]

A group of white birds with some black accents swims in a blue body of water, while one darker bird stands out among them. The scene captures a serene, natural setting with soft lighting.

The odd one…

#bird #photography #birdPhotography #birdsOfMastodon

@skinnylatte I REALLY need to get my eyes checked!! For some time I was wondering why the Virginia museum is answering this question…

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Hey, so as a veteran and incident responder I need to warn you to pay attention to something in America.

The human brain is resilient. While you’re watching kids get dragged away from the parents and people being beaten in the streets, you’re accumulating trauma but also being desensitized.

A Computing Legend Speaks Ken Thompson, one of the foremost programmers and computer scientists of the last 50 years, shares stories about his life and career in a newly released oral history.

New, long, oral history of Ken Thompson, my and everyone's hero.

From the Computer History Museum: https://computerhistory.org/blog/a-computing-legend-speaks/

Click thru a while to get a text transcript.

Early morning capture of a peafowl in the jungle, perfectly #sunlit and a great candidate for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme

#Birds #Photography #Nature #Wildlife #EastCoastKin

a tigress in the lower half of the frame - there is varying shades of grass visible - the lowest part is light green, the middle patch is brown, and some of the morning sunlight hitting and adding a warmer hue, and further up green leaves of the bushes.

Haven't been able to shoot much or even edit old things due to current existential dread period wrt lack of new work, and feeling bad about not sharing enough Big Cat photos especially on #Caturday

So meet Tigress Raa

#Mammals #Photography #ForestScape #EastCoastKin #IndianJungle #wildlife #nature

Bamboo thickets on either side of a wide red earth path that goes into the distance. Dappled morning light.

Arashiyama #Kyoto
8:56 am on a Friday July 1, 2016
Wow I guess it was mostly/relatively empty and I managed to snag a shot with no one around

#FootpathFriday

Damn! I hate this part of life called “growing old”! Looks like my left and right eyes are not seeing eye-to-eye 🤦🏾
They are both focusing at different planes apparently and my brain can’t take the strain apparently at any speed above 60mph… so I now need special glasses for driving fast!
All […]

A woman stands in front of a vibrant mural depicting colorful geometric patterns and large decorative pillars. The mural features a mix of blues, pinks, yellows, and greens. A shop window, partially visible, displays various items.

A selfie on Haight :)

#street #photography #streetPhotography

@stevenray Thanks much! Glad you like it :)

A black and white photograph of rolling sand dunes with gentle curves, set against a backdrop of rugged mountains. Two figures are visible in the distance, walking along the dunes, while faint footprints mark the sandy surface. The overall scene conveys a sense of vast

Lost... a little like how I feel every Monday ;-)

#landscape #photography #landscapePhotography

Photography can bring a dramatic flair to any living space, capturing the raw beauty of nature and bringing it into one's home. #Buyintoart #homedecor #homedecorating #interiordecor #travel #photography #artprints #artforsale #NatureBeauty #walldecor buff.ly/8cIzK1D

A black and white bird with a distinctive red eye swimming on calm water, creating gentle ripples.

As hungover and red-eyed as a grebe can get ;-)

#bird #photography #birdPhotography #birdsOfMaston

AI doesn’t just lie — it can make you believe it Memory manipulation, notes Pat Pataranutaporn, a researcher with the MIT Media Lab, is a very different process from fooling people with deep-fakes.

#AI doesn’t just lie — it can make you believe it
New studies show AI chatbots and altered media can distort memory

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/09/04/world/artificial-intelligence-lies/

A colorful bird perched on a leafless branch. The bird features a green body with a red cap and distinctive yellow markings on its face. The background is blurred, emphasizing the bird.

We used to live right next to a small factory that manufactured stainless steel plates and pans and for a very long time, I assumed that they were clanging away at some metal sheet when all the time it was this little birdie singing for his mate ;-)

No wonder it […]

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@skinnylatte congratulations on your new journey :)

4 Great Used Camera Stores in Tokyo: Quality Digital & Film Cameras at Bargain Prices | LIVE JAPAN travel guide You just can't beat Japan's used camera stores: the owners are uncompromising in accepting only quality used merchandise, much of which will look practically new. Body blemishes and other minor defects are also plainly displayed so buyers know exactly what they are getting. And the prices? Well, you'll just have to read on to believe! Here we'll introduce four camera stores in Tokyo selling used cameras (as well as new ones) that are very popular with all types of camera buffs: those looking for good old ones, those looking for the latest digital cameras, those interested in compact film cameras with superior designs, and those looking for classic and vintage cameras. These Tokyo camera shops have something for everyone - some even have film cameras that are not even on the market and are sought after by collectors. These four shops sell Japanese cameras and are particularly popular with foreign visitors as they also have tax-free sales. (This article contains promotions)

@geoff_eg@massaidon.social You can buy a film camera in Japan. That is what I am planning to do for my upcoming trip in February.

I have bookmarked this: https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-shinjuku/article-a0002432/

A picturesque lighthouse perched on a rocky coastline at sunset, with vibrant purple and orange skies. Nearby buildings are situated on a grassy cliff, while the tide reveals various rock formations along the shore.

It's that time of year again ... when we start chasing sunsets... :) #landscape #photography #landscapePhotography

If you are in the #BayArea and want to try some not-so-common flavours of #icecream , you can give #HumphrySlocombe in the Pruneyard Commons (San Jose), or #PintsOfJoy in Sunnyvale a try…

A close-up of a black cat's face partially illuminated, with striking yellow-green eyes, set against a dark background.

What I woke up next to this morning… the wife left for work much before I woke up today. This stare was enough to make anyone jump out of bed I guess… even though it was MY bed that HE was sleeping on 😬 !!

A scenic view of the Golden Gate Bridge at sunset, with dramatic clouds in the sky. Waves crash against rocky shores in the foreground, and there are hills in the background, creating a picturesque coastal landscape.

A scenic view of the Golden Gate Bridge spanning over water, with rocky shores in the foreground. The bridge is a vibrant red, and there are rocky formations along the coast with gentle waves lapping at them. Hills are visible in the background under a

Slow ... or fast… whatever your speed, the bridge across forever remains strong and as long as that is strong, there is always hope… and all the reasons for a hot relaxing cuppa amidst all the chaos… build bridges… as many as you can… :)

#urbanlandscape #landscape #photography #landscapePhotography

A serene coastal scene at sunset, featuring vibrant colors in the sky, rocky shorelines, and calm ocean waters. The horizon glows with hues of orange and pink, creating a picturesque atmosphere.

WTF! Both morons have ruined even sunsets for me!! I now see red whenever I see orange 🤦🏾

#photography #landscape #LandscapePhotography

A close-up view of a small, spiny spider sitting on a green plant stem, with a soft, blurred background.

A close-up image of a small spider resting on a dark surface, with a blurred green background. The spider has a reddish-brown coloration and fine details on its body and legs.

Take your pick... The sane weekday version or the whacky weekend version... Either way, its going to be a jumping spider ;-) #macro #wildlife #urbanwildlife #photography #macroPhotography

A close-up image of a black beetle crawling on rocky ground, surrounded by dry leaves and scattered stones. The background is softly blurred.

I went down all the way to get this shot and remember having a queasy feeling of something crawling up my leg until I reached home and had a nice long shower ;-)

Beware the stink bug... #macro #photography #macroPhotography

Me outside a building, at the edge of a lawn and concrete walkway, with a big tuba around me and the opening above my head facing the camera. I am pretending to blow into the mouthpiece as a big yellow flame has just come out of the tuba opening and is blowing to the left of frame

Send Toot

A motorcycle is parked near a rocky coastline with the ocean in the background. The sky is overcast, and there is a patch of greenery nearby.

Damn!! All i wanted was a cheap commute to work to dodge the notorious Bay Area traffic… Went to shop to get the cheapest Royal Enfield classic 350… but then I test rode the #himalayan450 and thought ok let me splurge a few more dollars and have some fun during […]

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A close-up image of a seal with its mouth open, showcasing its whiskered face against a blurred ocean background.

Elephant Seal Sunday ;-)

#photography #wildlife #wildlifePhotography

Taking the kid to watch #Jaws …

My parents apparently took me to the movie when I was a toddler and was not allowed inside because it was rated ‘R’. So they took turns with me in the car while each of them watched one half 🤦🏾 . My father is accompanying me today - perhaps to at last watch on […]