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This account is not for serious. I post idiocy and photographs. Me: bsky.app/profile/did:plc:3m5c2aiko7… 📸: bsky.app/profile/james.tarnation.lo…

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James @james.tarnation.lol · 03/10/2026

‘no one elected you' is a wild thing to say to a man whose election was announced with smoke signals

Pope Leo XIV (@Pontifex): "In this era of artificial intelligence, it is becoming urgent to distinguish human art from what machines produce. There is an ontological difference, even before an aesthetic one, between art and what a machine can generate through statistical calculation based on millions of images created by others. Algorithms lack th…" [truncated]

Reply from Spectro (@Spectromachina): "Pope, would you please shut the fuck up about matters you do not understand? You're not an Ai influencer, no one elected you, and you have absolutely no weight in this debate and you're being used as a mouthpiece to sway public opinion. how many local models do you run?"

James @james.tarnation.lol · 26/09/2026

📸 Surf

Panoramic view of a wide sandy beach under a clear, deep blue sky. Foamy waves roll onto the shore from the left, leaving lacy white foam on the wet sand. In the distance on the right, small figures walk along the beach near low grassy dunes.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 17/09/2026

this is technically more correct

upside down vintage batphone

James @james.tarnation.lol · 01/09/2026

rest well pretty girl, i miss you

A tabby cat rests on a cloth covered bench, tucked into the narrow space along a windowsill. Its coat blends warm orange and brown with darker tabby striping, and it has a white chest, white front paw, and long pale whiskers fanning out to either side. The cat's head is turned toward the camera, ears upright and pale green eyes looking straight ahead. Horizontal white blinds hang above and behind it, with one slat tilted open to let in soft daylight that falls across the sill and the cat's shoulder. The background beyond the window is bright and out of focus.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 18/08/2026

sometimes u just do a little watercolor

Circular watercolor painting of an open mouth with dark red lips and a purple-toned interior, on a pink background, with a thin line extending outward from one corner. Signed and dated in the bottom right, resting on a stone surface.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 17/08/2026

may i interest you in some flavored triangles? they taste like lime but may or may not contain any lime. they may not even be food. good luck!

a closely cropped bag of corn chips (maybe) that shows the chips through a window of the packaging and says HINT OF LIME FLAVORED TRIAGLES

James @james.tarnation.lol · 22/07/2026

📸 The Reader

A black-and-white photo of a woman standing in a narrow book store aisle, reaching up to pull a book from a high, crowded shelf. She wears a short checkered dress with ruffled sleeves and has a tattoo on her upper arm. The shelves around her are packed with books, and the left-side panel is covered in posters and flyers.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 22/07/2026

📸 Repeating

Black-and-white photo of many overlapping paper banknotes from different countries, layered so only portions of each are visible. Various denominations, serial numbers, and scripts are partially readable across the pile.

Black-and-white photo looking up at a ceiling hung with several dark, round paper parasols. Exposed light bulbs glow between them, with visible wiring and metal ductwork to the right.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 14/07/2026

📸 Hall

Upward view of an ornate coffered ceiling framed by tall Corinthian columns, with a large circular pendant clock hanging at center. The clock is edged in dark metal and backlit in warm amber, showing silhouetted figures around a starburst medallion. Smaller chandeliers hang along both sides.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 08/07/2026

📸 Eel

A slender orange-and-white banded eel emerges vertically from pale sand, its head curved forward and a large dark eye facing the camera. Blurred green plant stems in a dark aquarium background.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 06/07/2026

📸 Just a Normal Fish

James @james.tarnation.lol · 04/07/2026

📸 Split

A black-and-white architectural shot taken from below, looking straight up at an airport terminal's ceiling. The striped, paneled roof is divided into two sections by a tall central support column with visible bolts and joints. Rows of structural beams create a rhythmic, symmetrical pattern overhead. Below, floor-to-ceiling glass walls reveal a gate seating area marked "C15," with silhouettes of seated travelers and an "EXIT" sign near a set of doors. The high-contrast monochrome tone emphasizes the geometric lines and repetition of the building's architecture.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 02/07/2026

📸 Cat

A black-and-white portrait of a tabby cat resting on a textured blanket, chin propped on a fold. The cat gazes straight into the camera with wide, alert eyes, its striped fur pattern and long whiskers against a softly blurred background.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 25/06/2026

thomas the train with a smug look on his face

James @james.tarnation.lol · 20/06/2026

a bee with face tats, sunglasses, a iced out chain that reads "FUCKER", a double foam cupped purple drink, and some neon sneakers.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 08/06/2026

sometimes your friends make cool hats about winning at minesweeper and then your dog models them please support your friends when they make cool stuff @im-all-id.me www.etsy.com/shop/inkdoubt

A black Labrador lying on carpet, wearing a dark gray and black mesh-back trucker cap embroidered with a pixelated yellow face wearing sunglasses.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 24/05/2026

babe will u pick up some butter extract from the store but make sure its the non-gmo

James @james.tarnation.lol · 02/03/2026

📸 Waterfall

A cascading mountain waterfall tumbling down a tiered face of dark, wet slate rock. The water fans out into dozens of thin ribbons and streams in the upper section before converging into a rushing, frothy cascade below. Patches of bright green moss cling to the rock face, and bare winter branches frame the edges of the scene. A fallen log cuts diagonally across the middle of the falls.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 01/03/2026

📸 Moss

A weathered concrete wall covered in patches of vibrant green moss, with two symmetrical shield-shaped metal plates mounted side by side, each secured with a single bolt. The aged surface shows peeling paint, rust streaks, and scattered graffiti tags near the bottom.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 28/02/2026

📸 Shelf

A shelf arrangement featuring two potted plants with glossy green leaves flanking a white-framed photograph. In the center sits a clear glass jar with a red and white checkered lid. A wooden bowl on the left contains small toy figures including an orange truck and bead bracelet. The scene is set against a dark brick wall.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 02/12/2025

📸 Flakes

James @james.tarnation.lol · 22/11/2025

📸 Aurora

A calm lakeside scene at night features a vivid aurora borealis with a strong red hue across the star-filled sky. Below, a line of silhouetted pine trees borders the still lake, with scattered houses along the shoreline illuminated by warm yellow and orange lights. The lights reflect on the smooth water, adding vertical streaks of color. Thin, dark clouds stretch horizontally across the sky, partially diffusing the aurora’s glow.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 07/10/2025

📸 Ray

Black and white photograph of a corner of a tiled room with a small window letting in diffused light. A large glass vase containing water and long-stemmed leaves rests on a dark base. Next to it, a smaller glass bottle holds a single wilting flower. The scene has soft shadows and a calm, minimalist atmosphere.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 07/10/2025

📸 Mustang

Close-up view of a metallic aircraft, showing part of the fuselage with visible rivets and engraved text reading “TOULOUSE NUTS.” The aircraft surface has a reflective finish with darkened shadows and blue-tinted highlights. The cockpit canopy is partially visible toward the rear, under a bright, clear sky with thin, wispy clouds.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 05/10/2025

Jane was a real one.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 05/10/2025

📸 Cub

Close-up view of the exposed engine of a small yellow aircraft, showing two polished metal cylinder heads with the word “Continental” engraved on them. The black engine cover is partially exposed, revealing dark exhaust pipes and connecting wires. The yellow aircraft fuselage and part of a propeller blade are visible, with a clear sky and blurred background of an airfield.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 05/10/2025

📸 Dew

Close-up of the wing of a light aircraft covered in fine water droplets, sharply focused in the foreground. The same aircraft’s fuselage and cockpit are visible in the blurred background, featuring a white exterior with a dark horizontal stripe.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 05/10/2025

📸 Mustang

Close-up view of a silver P-51 Mustang aircraft taken from behind the cockpit. The clear canopy reflects the blue sky, and two black propeller blades are visible on the right side. The aircraft’s metallic body shows smooth curves and riveted panels under even daylight, with a slightly desaturated blue tone emphasizing its polished surface.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 28/09/2025

📸 Backlit

A cat is lying on a wooden surface in a dimly lit room, illuminated by warm sunlight streaming through a glass door in the background. The light highlights the cat’s fur, creating a soft glow around its body. Shadows fill much of the surrounding space, with faint details of furniture and plants visible in the background.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 24/09/2025

coupla little moleskines and some posca

Two brown sketchbook covers are shown on a wooden surface, each decorated with bold graffiti-style lettering. The top cover features the word “THINK!” in large, blue letters outlined in black, with orange and red highlights and small orange paint drips at the bottom. The bottom cover displays the word “TIRED” in blocky, three-dimensional red letters with yellow shading, outlined in silver.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 12/09/2025

📸 Bath

Partially open door leading from a carpeted room into a bathroom with tiled floors. Sunlight streams through a frosted glass window, casting light onto a white bathtub with chrome faucets. A green bath mat lies on the floor near the tub. In the darker room outside the bathroom, a large beanbag with a pillow is visible, along with a tall floor lamp against the wall.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 12/09/2025

📸 Dog

A black dog with its mouth open and tongue out lies on a textured yellow blanket in front of a glass door. The top half of the door is covered with a partially lowered white blind, while the bottom half reveals smudged glass with sunlight streaming through. The scene is dimly lit, with strong contrast between shadows and patches of sunlight. A round, orange-brown cushion is partially visible to the left of the dog.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 12/09/2025

📸 Just a Sip

A tabby cat is drinking water from a large, clear, ribbed glass vase filled with water and green plant stems. To the left, a leafy houseplant with variegated green and cream leaves sits in a white pot shaped like a roman column base. On the wooden table in front, there are stacked bowls, a small painting of the moon, a pack of brushes, a box of watercolors, and a spiny seed pod. The background shows a softly lit window with blinds, allowing diffused natural light to enter.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 06/09/2025

📸 Blank Slate

A watercolor painting setup arranged neatly on a wooden surface. At the top left is a closed spiral-bound sketchbook placed on a sheet of white paper. Below it sits an open watercolor paint set with multiple rectangular pans of vibrant colors arranged in rows, accompanied by a color chart inside the box lid. To the right of the paint set are four paintbrushes with teal handles and gold ferrules of varying sizes. Further right, two small square bowls are positioned on a folded white paper towel; the top bowl contains clear water while the bottom bowl holds murky water with a faint reddish tint. A transparent acrylic palette lies above the brushes, completing the organized workspace.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 21/08/2025

Very Normal

A Tesla Cybertruck is parked with a large purple decal on its side that reads “He wants your HEART” and “MAGNIFY HIS PRESENCE.” Other cars and trees are visible in the background.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 16/08/2025

📸 Grid

Black and white photograph of tall buildings shot from a low angle. The foreground features a large structure with a grid-like facade of square openings, casting sharp shadows that emphasize its geometric pattern. Behind it, two additional high-rise buildings with rectangular windows are partially visible, contrasting in texture and brightness. The sky above is clear and bright, creating strong contrast with the darkened buildings.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 11/08/2025

📸 Stained Glass

Rectangular ceiling panels arranged in parallel rows, each with a grid pattern and vibrant colors ranging from yellows, greens, and blues to purples. Panels are backlit, creating a luminous effect, and intersected by a central row of small circular lights with metal support beams and diagonal bracing wires.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 11/08/2025

📸 Rectangle

Tall modern high-rise building with a grid-like facade of repeating rectangular balconies, photographed in black and white. The building has a rectangular top section with bold horizontal white lines accentuating its upper edge. Surrounding it are other mid-rise and high-rise buildings of varying architectural styles, including one with a pointed roof and decorative crown. Trees and a highway overpass are visible in the foreground under a clear sky.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 11/08/2025

📸 Payphone

Wall-mounted stainless steel payphone with a black handset attached to a coiled metal cord, resting on a central cradle. Above the handset, there are printed instructions and call options, including sections labeled “Free Calls” and “Save on Collect Calls,” with phone numbers and service details. Below the handset, a coin return slot marked “Push for Coin” is embedded into the metal panel. The surface of the payphone shows light scratches and wear.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 11/08/2025

📸 Corncobs

Two tall cylindrical skyscrapers with repeating curved balcony patterns rise against a partly cloudy sky, photographed from a low upward angle in black and white. The towers stand parallel to each other with a gap of open sky between them, creating a symmetrical composition.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 07/08/2025

📸 Thank you. Here’s some more from the same series.

Black and white photograph showing an ornate chandelier with glass and crystal elements hanging from the ceiling. The chandelier is in sharp focus and features multiple arms with glass shades and dangling crystal prisms. In the background, a grand, curved staircase with dark wooden steps and white balusters ascends to the right. The lower part of the image includes a blurred view of a closed door with vertical windows on either side, allowing diffused light into the dimly lit interior. The composition emphasizes depth, with the chandelier in the foreground and the staircase and door softly out of focus in the background.

Black and white photograph of a formal dining table with ornate details. The table has six curved legs and is set on a textured carpet. At the center of the table is a decorative tray holding a glass bowl filled with flowers and two smaller glass containers. Flanking the centerpiece are two tall, slender candlesticks, each holding a tapered candle. In the background, large multi-paneled windows with sheer light create a softly diffused illumination, silhouetting the table setting and casting a dramatic contrast.

Black and white photograph of a small table set for tea near a window. The window has thin, semi-sheer curtains with lace trim, through which soft light filters into the room. On the table are several miniature tea items, including two small cups on saucers, a teapot with a handle, a sugar bowl, and a covered dish, all arranged on a round serving tray. An oil lamp with a glass chimney stands near the back of the table.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 07/08/2025

📸 Self Portrait

A richly detailed wooden fireplace with ornate paneling and vertical fluting features a circular, gold-framed convex mirror mounted above the mantle. The mirror reflects a man in a white shirt leaning forward with a camera, capturing a self-portrait. Below the mirror, the fireplace has a marble surround and a dark, intricately patterned firebox with stacked logs and two brass andirons. To the left, a small wooden side table holds a glass vase with colorful flowers, and part of an embroidered chair is visible.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 03/08/2025

📸 Meeting

Tall curved concrete building with multiple floors, featuring rows of arched windows and small balconies. The structure forms a U-shape with the center section recessed, and cylindrical towers on both sides. The lower level has large archways, and the sky above is clear with a subtle gradient from light to darker blue.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 08/07/2025

📸 Pooling

Water flows forcefully from a circular drain embedded in a large, weather-stained concrete pillar. The water splashes onto dark, wet tiles below and spreads outward, creating ripples and reflections. The surrounding area appears damp and overcast, with rain in the background and a partially visible glass building to the right. A tall, dark tree stands on the left side in the distance.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 07/07/2025

Same photo as above except with the center grassy portion saturated and the rest of the image desaturated.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 06/07/2025

📸 Contrast

Black and white photograph of a narrow vertical window set in a cinder block wall. The window reveals an outside view of grass and foliage. Above the window is a bright horizontal fluorescent light fixture with two emergency lights on the right side. To the left of the image is a dark stair railing or structural element, creating a stark contrast with the illuminated area. The composition emphasizes geometric shapes and strong contrasts between light and shadow.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 21/06/2025

did you guys know if you slow down bluesky you can see deleted posts

James @james.tarnation.lol · 19/06/2025

📸Dahlias

Close-up of a group of dahlias, with the main flower in the center displaying layered magenta and maroon petals with golden yellow accents. Surrounding the main bloom are several smaller flowers in varying stages of decay, some dark brown and wilted. The background is a smooth, gradient sky in shades of turquoise blue. Water droplets are visible on the green stem and leaves, catching the sunlight.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 07/06/2025

📸 Portrait

Close-up of a highly polished brass bowl, reflecting the surrounding environment. The curved surface shows a distorted reflection of a room with framed pictures on a wall, ceiling lights, and a person in the center holding a camera, capturing the image. The image has been flipped upside down so the person is right side up. The reflection includes warm indoor lighting and some visible scratches on the brass surface.

James @james.tarnation.lol · 07/06/2025

📸 Inside

A dimly lit room with sunlight streaming through a multi-pane glass door on the right, casting a shadow pattern on the carpeted floor. In the center against the back wall sits a vintage wooden chest with metal accents and a large brass latch. To the left, a window with partially open blinds and dark curtains lets in additional light, revealing green foliage outside. A small table in front of the window holds two potted plants, one with large leaves and the other with smaller foliage. Above the chest hangs a watercolor featuring a climber, dramatic sky, and mountain peaks.