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Rihilism

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Honorary Professor, Dilettantory Studies, Tooter U (Intertubes extension campus)... Amateur photography. Photos are my own 'cept boosts. he/him/his #EndTheStigma #gardenvicariously #ClearCreekTrail :nyancat_rainbow:

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Rihilism, to nature
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Went out to feed the birds this a.m. & saw something "mounted" to a back porch support beam. Closer inspection revealed it was a very large . My ID app suggests Polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus) with an average wingspan of 6". It was just chilling during the a.m. storms. I hoped it would open up but it just stayed motionless. It was quite dark so the pics aren't the best. Antennae are very cool!
(05/02/24)

Closeup photograph of a large moth's antennae and tufted head. An ID app suggests it is Antheraea polyphemus or the Polyphemus moth) with an average wingspan of 6 inches. The moth has large, tear-drop shaped, brownw antennae and a large body and legs covered by long brown hairs. Its wings are patterned and scalloped with grey and brown and it has a large brown "eye" on its outer wing that is surrounded by a narrow circle of light tan.
Photograph of a large moth clinging to a vertical beam that is painted brown. An ID app suggests it is Antheraea polyphemus or the Polyphemus moth) with an average wingspan of 6 inches. The moth has large, tear-drop shaped, brownw antennae and a large body and legs covered by long brown hairs. Its wings are patterned and scalloped with grey and brown and it has a large brown "eye" on its outer wing that is surrounded by a narrow circle of light tan.
Closeup photograph of a large moth's antennae and tufted head. An ID app suggests it is Antheraea polyphemus or the Polyphemus moth) with an average wingspan of 6 inches. The moth has large, tear-drop shaped, brownw antennae and a large body and legs covered by long brown hairs. Its wings are patterned and scalloped with grey and brown and it has a large brown "eye" on its outer wing that is surrounded by a narrow circle of light tan.

Rihilism, to Rabbits
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"Did I just step in squirrel sh*t?! Gross!"
(06/07/22)

Rihilism, to Birds
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Came a across a large flock of cedar waxwings feasting on last year's crab apples the other morning. I find photos of cedar waxwings difficult to edit and it's hard to do these gorgeous birds justice with a photo. I was fortunate to have had plenty of opportunities that morning and took (way too) many photos. I'll post more as I'm able to slog through them all.
(03/16/24)

Rihilism, to random
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Rihilism, to macrophotography
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I have fun taking macro photos of especially on purple coneflowers which they seem to enjoy & frequently visit. They're so large & cooperative that it's not too hard to make them "appear" the size of a school bus. My ID app suggests that this is a brown-belted bumblebee (Bombus griseocollis) which is a North American native.
(07/11/23)

Rihilism, to random
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Rihilism, (edited ) to eagles
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Living in a medium sized city it's not often I see interactions between large species. The eagle caught a fish & landed on an ephemeral log out of frame to the left. After eating the fish, the eagle hopped to the juvenile great blue heron's log. It's a favorite fishing spot for the eagles so it may have been trying to intimidate but the heron stood its ground.
(09/21/23)

Rihilism, to Birds
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I think winter is the best time observe and admire the architectural and engineering skills and acumen of birds.
(12/13/23)

Rihilism, to Birds
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The Iowa River Power Dam provides an ideal location to photograph waterfowl. The only "problem" is that the Canada geese like to fly directly at/over the dam from below. They seem to like that angle for take off & it takes them directly at me on the dam. Tough, for me, to keep them in frame but also pretty intimidating to have something that large flying directly at you😬.
(01/18/24)

Rihilism, to Birds
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It's exciting & calming going through my photo roll when I get home. One aspect I hadn't considered prior to taking up photography was the impact of going through the roll & watching the wildlife watching back or at least appearing to watch back. It's an intimate experience that is very calming. But on occasion it's also a bit disconcerting.
(01/18/24)

Rihilism, to Birds
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The bluebird of seriousness.
(01/31/24)

Rihilism, to Birds
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Female mallard sitting pretty.
(01/31/24)

Rihilism, to macrophotography
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Shortly after getting my 1st macro lens (Nikkor 40mm f/2.8) in 2021, I took a trip to Chicago. Despite having other lenses I decided to take only the 40mm. It was fun/challenging being restricted to a fixed focal length. Surrounded by all that architecture & incredible views, my favorite photo was taken on a quiet street corner on the north side. I was photographing the flowers when I caught one(!) pic of the .
(07/24/21)

Rihilism, to Birds
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Robin bids you "Good morning!" from along in Coralville, Iowa.
(03/23/24)

Rihilism, to gardening
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My ground phlox (possibly Phlox subulata/moss phlox) has achieved blanket status.

I'm a sucker for mass blooms. A friend of mine has large swaths of this phlox & was kind enough to borrow me a cup 2 yrs ago. A cup that was 1.5' x 2' chunk that I then plopped down in a 1.5' x 2' space.

Easy peasy phlox carpet squee-sy.
(04/12/24)

Rihilism, to PetBirds
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Tree swallow checking it out.
(06/01/23)

Image of a tree swallow perched on a slender grey twig.
Image of a tree swallow perched on a slender grey twig.

Rihilism, to random
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Rihilism, to gardening
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[flowers singing in high voices]

🎼 "So, Good Morning
Good MORNing!
Sun beams will soon smile through
Good Morning
Good Morning to you and you and you and you..."🎵
(04/12/24)

Photograph of a mass bloom of purple ground phlox (moss phlox seems likely). This variety of phlox is low to the ground and slowly "creeps" along the ground. The plant has moss-like foliage. The flowers have five, heart-shaped, pale purple feathers that radiate from a narrow central cone. Each petal has two, small purple dots where the bloom meets the central cone. Two orange anthers are visible in the center of the cone while the other reproductive organs are interior to the cone.
Photograph of a mass bloom of purple ground phlox (moss phlox seems likely). This variety of phlox is low to the ground and slowly "creeps" along the ground. The plant has moss-like foliage. The flowers have five, heart-shaped, pale purple feathers that radiate from a narrow central cone. Each petal has two, small purple dots where the bloom meets the central cone. Two orange anthers are visible in the center of the cone while the other reproductive organs are interior to the cone.

Rihilism, to Birds
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Song sparrow atop a partially snow-covered log.
(03/23/24)

Rihilism, to nature
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Sexy time among the moss along . I noticed one of the capsules looks like a gulper eel (#2 is a closer crop on #1). I'm not very familiar with mosses. Is that what the capsule typically looks like before/after it releases its spores?
(04/08/24)

Closeup image of moss reproductive stalks extending from the leaf-like moss below it. Each stalk has a long, slender brown stem that ends in an oblong, green capsule which contains the moss spores.
Closeup image of moss reproductive stalks extending from the leaf-like moss below it. Each stalk has a long, slender brown stem that ends in an oblong, green capsule which contains the moss spores.
Closeup image of moss reproductive stalks extending from the leaf-like moss below it. Each stalk has a long, slender brown stem that ends in an oblong, green capsule which contains the moss spores.

Rihilism, to Birds
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Male purple martin in flight.
(05/06/24)

Rihilism, to wildlife
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Not sure its the same pair but a pair built their nest in this exact same location last yr. Its on some rock fill along the Iowa River & right next to the Iowa River Trail in Coralville, Iowa. Was fortunate to get a good view of the nest when she chose to stand up & turn her eggs as well as scrounge the surrounding rocks for something to eat. Unfortunately, in the city it is not usual to see wildlife incorporate human detritus in their nests 🙁.
(04/24/24)

Photograph of a Canada goose female in the process of bending her head down to turn her eggs hidden in the nest below her. Canada geese have white and tan mottled chest and belly feathers, white under-tail feathers, brown back and wing feathers, a long, slender black neck, a black head with a white cheek patches that run under the upper throat, dark eyes, black bills, and black legs and webbed feet.
wPhotograph of a Canada goose female standing over her nest with a white egg between her feet. Canada geese have white and tan mottled chest and belly feathers, white under-tail feathers, brown back and wing feathers, a long, slender black neck, a black head with a white cheek patches that run under the upper throat, dark eyes, black bills, and black legs and webbed feet.
Photograph of a Canada goose pair sitting and standing among large and jagged rock fill with grey, choppy water flowing in the background. The male is sitting on rocks above and to the right of the female. The female is scrounging the jagged rocks for food. Canada geese have white and tan mottled chest and belly feathers, white under-tail feathers, brown back and wing feathers, a long, slender black neck, a black head with a white cheek patches that run under the upper throat, dark eyes, black bills, and black legs and webbed feet.

Rihilism, to gardening
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A friend has some lovely purple lupines in his garden.
(05/15/24)

Closeup photograph of a purple-flowered lupine inflorescence surrounded by out of focus green foliage. The lupine variety was about three feet tall with purple flowers. Lupines are legumes and have flowers similar to a pea flower.
Photograph of a purple-flowered lupine inflorescence surrounded by out of focus green foliage. The lupine variety was about three feet tall with purple flowers. Lupines are legumes and have flowers similar to a pea flower.

Rihilism, to Birds
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Definitely one of my favorite photos from last year so I thought I'd re-post.

To me it kinda feels like the Eurasian tree sparrow is inviting you to explore the interior of the hornet's nest 👀.
(11/13/24)

Rihilism, to Bloomscrolling
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Creamsicle iris.
(05/15/24)

#BloomScrolling #flowers #FlowerPhotography #nature #NaturePhotography #macro #MacroPhotography #MastoArt #photography #AltText

Closeup photograph of an iris's "beard" or signal. The beard is made up of filaments and looks similar to a fuzzy caterpillar or the tendrils of a sea anemone. For this variety, each vertical filament is white on the bottom half and orange at the top.

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