Meteors along the Milky Way
#nature #space #astrophotography

Meteors along the Milky Way
#nature #space #astrophotography

Leonids Above Torre de la Guaita
Credits: Juan Carlos Casado
#nature #space #astrophotography

Leonids Above Torre de la Guaita
Credits: Juan Carlos Casado
#nature #space #astrophotography

In spring 2023, I stepped outside just minutes after the lawn had been sprayed and saw a beautiful American robin pulling worms from the same grass.
In that moment, I felt an overwhelming sense of guilt. That afternoon, I canceled the lawn service. Since then — and for as long as I own this property-he will be safe in my yard.
#Nature #nativeplants #photography #birds #darktable #gardening

In spring 2023, I stepped outside just minutes after the lawn had been sprayed and saw a beautiful American robin pulling worms from the same grass.
In that moment, I felt an overwhelming sense of guilt. That afternoon, I canceled the lawn service. Since then — and for as long as I own this property-he will be safe in my yard.
#Nature #nativeplants #photography #birds #darktable #gardening

Good morning. 🎥🎞️🍿

25 February 2026

I’m running behind this morning. I actually have to leave the house twice today — once to take Charlie to his annual appointment and once to swing by the pharmacy for myself. That alone will probably add ten miles to my odometer. I’ve said it before: I don’t get out much.

I skipped the SOTU last night because I already knew the gist of it. Instead, I opted for something far more cultured and refined: Anaconda — the 2025 version with Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Steve Zahn, and Thandiwe Newton. Naturally, it features a very large snake. It’s mostly a comedy, not quite slapstick but definitely leaning in that direction. My favorite moment was Jack Black sprinting through the jungle with a “dead” wild pig strapped to his back while a giant snake chased him. The backstory makes the scene even funnier, but you’ll have to watch it yourself to get the full effect. And yes, the pig was a prop — no animals were harmed.

Lately I’ve been wondering how the movie theater business is holding up. Between the COVID shutdowns and the rise of streaming, you’d think it would be struggling. But who knows — just because we haven’t gone doesn’t mean others aren’t heading out simply for the sake of getting out. Our local theater sells monthly subscriptions that let you watch any movie you want, and they still sell individual tickets too. I do wonder how they manage seating these days. Maybe it’s just not an issue anymore. Perhaps the era of sold‑out theaters has quietly passed.

“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.” — Matsuo Bashō

“Life is too important to be taken seriously.” — Oscar Wilde

“The future is already here — it’s just not evenly distributed.” — William Gibson

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #nature #morninjg #errands #movies #movietheater #comedy

Good morning. 🎥🎞️🍿

25 February 2026

I’m running behind this morning. I actually have to leave the house twice today — once to take Charlie to his annual appointment and once to swing by the pharmacy for myself. That alone will probably add ten miles to my odometer. I’ve said it before: I don’t get out much.

I skipped the SOTU last night because I already knew the gist of it. Instead, I opted for something far more cultured and refined: Anaconda — the 2025 version with Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Steve Zahn, and Thandiwe Newton. Naturally, it features a very large snake. It’s mostly a comedy, not quite slapstick but definitely leaning in that direction. My favorite moment was Jack Black sprinting through the jungle with a “dead” wild pig strapped to his back while a giant snake chased him. The backstory makes the scene even funnier, but you’ll have to watch it yourself to get the full effect. And yes, the pig was a prop — no animals were harmed.

Lately I’ve been wondering how the movie theater business is holding up. Between the COVID shutdowns and the rise of streaming, you’d think it would be struggling. But who knows — just because we haven’t gone doesn’t mean others aren’t heading out simply for the sake of getting out. Our local theater sells monthly subscriptions that let you watch any movie you want, and they still sell individual tickets too. I do wonder how they manage seating these days. Maybe it’s just not an issue anymore. Perhaps the era of sold‑out theaters has quietly passed.

“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.” — Matsuo Bashō

“Life is too important to be taken seriously.” — Oscar Wilde

“The future is already here — it’s just not evenly distributed.” — William Gibson

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #nature #morninjg #errands #movies #movietheater #comedy

Popped into the garden to clear some dead plants and leaves away. Two foxes were sunning themselves. One scarpered. One couldn't have given less of a shit that I was there if it tried. It sniffed my shoes, it was very interested in my phone when I pulled it out to take photos. Not the best assistance I could have asked for, but also not the worst.

#Photography #Fox #Garden #Gardening #Nature #Animals

Popped into the garden to clear some dead plants and leaves away. Two foxes were sunning themselves. One scarpered. One couldn't have given less of a shit that I was there if it tried. It sniffed my shoes, it was very interested in my phone when I pulled it out to take photos. Not the best assistance I could have asked for, but also not the worst.

#Photography #Fox #Garden #Gardening #Nature #Animals

Rainbow Airglow over the Azores
Credits: Miguel Claro, TWAN, Judy Schmidt
#nature #space #astrophotography

Rainbow Airglow over the Azores
Credits: Miguel Claro, TWAN, Judy Schmidt
#nature #space #astrophotography

Just now returned from a fantastic winter adventure in the White Mountains, NH. Perfect weather and trail conditions allowed me to hike a substantial loop up high -- first ascending to a summit, then hiking a section of the ridge (hiking up and over other peaks), and ending by descending from the last peak. A great day of hiking with amazing views! #FootpathFriday #snowshoeing #mountains

#nature #photography #landscape #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #hiking #winter #snow

Just now returned from a fantastic winter adventure in the White Mountains, NH. Perfect weather and trail conditions allowed me to hike a substantial loop up high -- first ascending to a summit, then hiking a section of the ridge (hiking up and over other peaks), and ending by descending from the last peak. A great day of hiking with amazing views! #FootpathFriday #snowshoeing #mountains

#nature #photography #landscape #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #hiking #winter #snow

🌹Greenhouse Rosa. An abandoned glasshouse located in a picturesque thermal spa town in Italy.

#Italy #Photography #Greenhouse #Ovvergrown #Nature #LostPlaces #Abandoned

🌹Greenhouse Rosa. An abandoned glasshouse located in a picturesque thermal spa town in Italy.

#Italy #Photography #Greenhouse #Ovvergrown #Nature #LostPlaces #Abandoned

A new #Nature Medicine study suggests that today’s LLMs don’t reliably add value when people search for health information. The key issue is less about raw model capability and more about 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁: users omit crucial details, misunderstand outputs or don’t act on correct suggestions.

A new #Nature Medicine study suggests that today’s LLMs don’t reliably add value when people search for health information. The key issue is less about raw model capability and more about 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁: users omit crucial details, misunderstand outputs or don’t act on correct suggestions.

Pink and gold sunset thunderheads, Woodtick Recreation Area, Scoville Reservoir, Wolcott, Connecticut. August 30, 2021, 7:38 PM.

#hiking #photography #outdoors #landscapephotography #nature #Connecticut #summer #forest #sunset #sunsetphotography #lake #summertime