For #MacroMonday- a lone #hosta clinging to the last bit of warm weather, trying to spew out just a few more blooms before winter hits. I empathize with the sentiment. #MacroPhotography #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #sonyalpha #bloomscrolling #flower

Please consider donating anything you can, no amount too small, to help this kitty. This is a legitimate foster dealing with a crisis situation.

Canadians and Americans alike – this is 5 minutes well spent. We have a strong history of fighting fascist regimes – and we will not tolerate yours any more than we did the others. To our American friends, we stand by you in this assault against democracy. To the orange cult, elbows up boys.

My sunset tonight. They are starting to come earlier and the leaves are starting to change colour, although you can't see it here. While I love autumn, I am already dreading winter. Anyone else? #Stunday #Sunset #Photography #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #sonyalpha

#lookandsee #musicchallenge #musicsky 🖤🦇🖤 youtu.be/7ZsQdLlvuk4?...

#readandplay #musicchallenge #musicsky 🎼 "You spent the first five years trying to get with the plan, and the next five years trying to be with your friends again..."🎶 🎼 "It comes apart, the way it does in bad films, except the part, where the moral kicks in..."🎶 youtu.be/aygY5OqMuKE?...

2/2 for #BlueskyArtShow #Angles I have thousands of photos of interesting ceilings. This is the interior of the National Gallery of Canada. Designed by architect Moshe Safdie. #Ottawa #Ontario #Canada #Architecture #Photography #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #nikon

1/2 for #BlueskyArtShow #Angles The exterior of the National Gallery of Canada, Designed by architect Moshe Safdie. #Ottawa #Ontario #Canada #Architecture #architecturalphotography #Photography #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #nikon

“Trump’s only expertise on crime is committing it… and shielding predators like Maxwell.” – Congresswoman Shontel Brown 🔥 ‼️ RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES ‼️

1/7 TW: DV, SA This 🧵 is a condensed part of my story that most here don't know. I share it every year then disappear for a few days as I wade through the dark. Every year someone reaches out who is enduring #domesticviolence. I hope you'll read on. The images are mine. #digitalart #photography

What rhymes with nevermore? This image is a cartoon by Charles Addams, the creator of The Addams Family.

🇨🇦 Canadian friends- this is absolutely required reading! Are we going to continue to politely sit in silence as the incompetent orange puppet continues to drag us down with our friends to the south? Or are we going to fight? If you read nothing else today, please read this.

With all the usual caveats about how we shouldn’t have to, this is very clever. Suggests it’s worth a Nobel Peace Prize in the first paragraph, talks about commitment to transparency in the second, provide links that they know he’ll never click.

#readandplay #musicchallenge #musicsky An obvious choice, but a great song... youtu.be/Xhbyj8pqUao?...

#lookandsee #musicchallenge #musicsky youtu.be/Z6la0zT-5JM?...

🇨🇦Canadian-based The Metals Company (@themetalsco.bsky.social) has joined forces with Trump and is pushing to mine the deep sea. Canada must double-down to #StopDeepSeaMining and oppose the Mining Code that would open oceans to irreversible damage. @greenpeaceca.bsky.social SIGN HERE: act.gp/3ZyPjcx

#Summer is coming to an abrupt end. The air is crisp; a reminder of the oppressive winter ahead. I wish I could spend it back home in #Barbados. Someone send me back to the eternal summer, and #SeaTurtles. #BlueskyArtShow #underwaterphotography #naturephotography #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin

I don't think that Issy is using her casket cat bed correctly; she's lounging in it in the sunlight- quite counterintuitive. Aren't caskets meant to be slept in to keep out the light? I think it might be time to educate her with some of my favourite vampire films. Oh well, happy #Caturday to all!

Every time I think about AI my thoughts drift to what Reverend Cash said. "Now did the Good Lord say that machines ought to take the place of livin? Then what's a substitute for bread and beans? (I ain't seen it) Do engines get rewarded for their steam?" -The Ballad of John Henry

🖤🦇🖤 "Cos to me everyday is Halloween..." (Ministry)

A little #finch just reflecting, looking out at a #waterfall. I really wonder what he's thinking... #WaterfallWednesday #bird #naturephotography #Photography #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #nikon

What happens when my beauty fades, When all the parts of me that you adore wither away? We you still love me then? Or will I fade into obscurity alone and unnoticed... #photography #poetry #poetsofbluesky #macromonday #classicmono #flower #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin

I know that by EST I'm 20 minutes too late for #Stunday. But it's still Sunday somewhere. So here's my #sunset tonight – with weird chem trails courtesy of a warplane museum doing some sort of exercise. Interesting, but kinda unsettling. #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin

Number Two: (Hope this is allowed; I don't typically post multiples and also cannot find an official version.) youtu.be/sqBfG5zRBlg?...

Oh man. I can think of so many songs that fit this quote! I will exercise self control and limit myself to two. Number one: (Love watching Trent Reznor chasing him through the streets. Saw them perform this together and it was epic!) youtu.be/LT3cERVRoQo?...

Hey friends – I see that a few of you followed this person as I did. Please delete and report! This is a scammer attempting to defraud people here. Private message she sent in 🧵

I've been trying all summer to get this photo- I hope it's good enough, the hummingbirds will be gone soon!

“CBC, stop giving Pierre Poilievre unchecked airtime. Fact-check, demand answers—don’t be a microphone for propaganda. Journalism exists to hold leaders accountable and report facts.” Do your job— 🇨🇦Canadians’ democracy depends on it #CDNpoli

Tell me you're a cult member without telling me that you're a cult member. Someone drank the orange Kool-Aid...

#lookandsee #musicchallenge #musicsky I'll take any opportunity to post Mr. Numan... youtu.be/-Y9cCLyj9yw?...

#readandplay #musicchallenge #musicsky "We can dance if we want to, We can leave your friends behind, 'Cause your friends don't dance, And if they don't dance, Well they're no friends of mine." youtu.be/xGnsnnWxy5c?...

#BlueskyArtShow Sometimes photos make me think of songs, prompting specific edits. Like this one of a #shiny chunk of #amethyst in my hand. "I see no purple light crashing out of you, so just walk on in..." (Sisters of Mercy, Ribbons) #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin

For #Caturday, a situation that unfolded yesterday, in a collage for your enjoyment. Christopher (solid black) is typically the irritating little brother who attacks his older sisters at naptime. But this time he decided to sleep touching Issy (tuxedo)- and she has hella concerns about this!

#lookandsee #musicchallenge #musicsky Looked at this image and instantaneously #Tool popped into my head, specifically #FortySix&2 (The actual video is on YouTube as well, but for any one unfamiliar I always feel it's best to start by reading the lyrics to this one) youtu.be/PRG6GAQz4s8?...

#readandplay #musicchallenge #musicsky This one may be new to some of you. The video is an art film in and of itself. And the song fits the prompts perfectly IMO. Give it a shot… 🖤🦇🖤 youtu.be/ptINdWHLtX4?...

As with all things in this world, I gravitate towards the unusual, like this #heliconia (aka False Bird-Of-Paradise) shot in #Barbados. Another for #flowersonfriday. #Photography #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #sonyalpha #bloomscrolling #floralfriday #naturephotography

Words cannot adequately express how proud I am of my nephew Joshua Ross. He has brought medals back to #Barbados from all over the world. Today he is off to begin a new adventure: #swimming for and studying at the University of Indianapolis. We love you, Joshie!

I've posted photos of #orchids before and likely will again- but you can bet that they'll never be mine! Cannot keep the things alive. Regardless, here is a lovely magenta one for #flowersonfriday. #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #sonyalpha #FloralFriday #BloomScrolling #NaturePhotography

Canadian counterparts are poised to provide assistance.

In order to hide the truth about climate change, the US administration illegally laid off the staff from climate .gov and buried all contents. They are launching a new climate change site to continue providing vital information! Please consider donating and/or sharing! donorbox.org/climate-us-p...

This resonates with me. It is so true to my life. Please remember this next month when you may learn things about me that not everyone here knows.

Outside of the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa stands Maman, a massive statue by Louise Bourgeois depicting a spider carrying her eggs. Notre Dame Cathedral can be seen in the background. #urbangaze #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #spider #statue #streetphotography

For #urbangaze- Toronto street art. The city is truly full of it. I wish I knew the artists names so I could credit them. #Photography #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #sonyalpha #streetart #toronto #ontario #canada #urbanphotography #streetphotography

I could really do with some #kitten therapy right now! Living vicariously through Mels...

#readandplay #musicchallenge #musicsky 🎼"No one cares when you're out on the street, Picking up the pieces to make ends meet, No one cares when you're down in the gutter, Got no friends, got no lover..."🎶 This video speaks volumes- check it out if you don't know it... youtu.be/TuiAXyE0hXU?...

#lookandsee #musicchallenge #musicsky 🖤🦇🖤 youtu.be/aC-enyY6W8I?...

I have a lot of shared experiences with Kaitlyn. The rape, though in my case, you can add a murder attempt and many other charges to that, being harassed by his family. It is beyond me why her expenses are not paid for by the state prosecuting him, but they're not. Please help if you can.

Early morning sitting by the lake with my coffee at a cottage near Minden, Ontario. Shot this past May. 💙 #Stunday #Photography #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin #sonyalpha #lake #reflections #ontario #canada

#readandplay #musicchallenge #musicsky youtu.be/y9fbbMkYF8k?...

Thrilled to see this! As a survivor of sexual violence, this entire situation sickens me. They deserve a voice – and that list should never have been buried. Time to dig it up and see who pops out! Full article here: thehill.com/homenews/hou...