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samwh.bsky.social @samwh.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I think your dream is within your grasp 🙏

samwh.bsky.social @samwh.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Coaxed my dying camera battery into a couple more shots at the end of a New Year’s Eve walk in the cold. Did not get frostbite! Probably should find some gloves I can wear and still use the camera… Fujifilm XT-5 / XF100-400mm + 1.4x teleconverter

A lesser goldfinch perched on a length of dead, dry plant cane. It’s cold out, the plant is covered in frost, and there are bits of frost crystal on the bird’s beak.

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samwh.bsky.social @samwh.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

After dabbling with stovetop roasting I went off the deep end at the start of July, and it’s pretty excellent.

A coffee roasting setup outdoors on a wood deck. A black drum roaster on top of a burner which is hooked up to a propane tank, and an external exhaust and chaff collection unit down below attached to the roaster with silver flexible duct.

Picture of a laptop screen showing a temperature graph in the Artisan coffee roasting software.

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samwh.bsky.social @samwh.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

You can do a “from” search but you have to use the full username with the domain or whatever — and if there’s a quick way to get to that without manually typing it out I haven’t found it 🥲

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samwh.bsky.social @samwh.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Here are some snail-eating beetles (Scaphinotus angusticollis) from the Oregon coast

A macro photo of a large black beetle perched between a light green leaf and a small stick. It has long antennae and legs, and an elongated head with a bunch of little appendages at the end.

Another pic of a similar beetle, on a brown leaf next to light green moss. The light is reflecting off its carapace highlighting it against the dark background.

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samwh.bsky.social @samwh.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Tried my hand at dyeing some sneakers! Cactus Plant Flea Market Air Force 1s dyed with Rit DyeMore.

A white Cactus Plant Flea Market collab Air Force 1 sneaker in a shoebox. The word “AIR” is overlaid on the side of the sneaker in large lettering.

The same sneaker, now on foot, standing on a mossy rock. It’s been dyed a tangerine orange, with oversized yellow laces. The different panels have picked up the dye differently, so the “AIR” letters, swoosh, and toe are darker, but the panels behind the lettering have remained lighter.

The opposite sneaker now, showing “SUN” in large letters, which are the first part of “SUNSHINE” wrapping around the shoe.

An indoor picture of the sneakers, taken with flash, demonstrating that there’s a reflective layer outlining the letters.

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samwh.bsky.social @samwh.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

The local nature preserve was full of these guys swooping around and screaming their little hearts out. Really pleased with the performance of the slightly goofy setup I was trying out: Fuji X-T5 with a Canon 135mm f/2L + Fringer adapter + Fuji 1.4x teleconverter all stacked up.

A red-winged blackbird on a branch. The bird is directly facing the camera and is mid-call, so he’s all puffed out, and both red patches are visible like epaulettes.

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samwh.bsky.social @samwh.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

If you would like to anthropomorphize some ducks, I took a great pic for you 🦆

A pair of male and female northern shoveler ducks. The male is in focus standing in the foreground with a vacant expression, while the female is slightly out of focus behind him, mid quack. One could choose to project various relationship dynamics on them if one so desired.

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samwh.bsky.social @samwh.bsky.social · 17/09/2024

I suppose I should post this, because otherwise how will I remember that I was early but not *that* early to this particular party? Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #299,878!

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samwh.bsky.social @samwh.bsky.social · 14/06/2024

The anjin wishes to better understand the nuances of your return policy.

Reddit post of a news article. Post title reads: “SoftBank’s new ‘emotion cancelling’ technology aims to reduce stress levels among call center operators by softening the tone of angry customers’ voices.”

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samwh.bsky.social @samwh.bsky.social · 17/04/2024

Loving suede sneakers in the PNW is a struggle, but then you hit a gorgeous spring day and bring your favorite pairs out of hibernation and it’s a deep joy

A pair of brightly colored Nike dunks on feet. The sneakers have bright pink panels with electric yellow piping around the toe, heel, and swoosh, combined with light blue suede on the sides and top of toe, and black suede lace guards with yellow laces. White midsole, black outsole. Cuffed grey pants and pink, blue, and yellow socks that match the sneakers. Standing on a sidewalk with greenery behind.

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samwh.bsky.social @samwh.bsky.social · 17/04/2024

Some good birds from the local wildlife refuge. Playing around with the Fujifilm 70-300mm (plus 1.4x teleconverter on the first shot).

A small bird (a golden-crowned sparrow) sitting on a tree branch. The bird is light brown with black markings on its wings and a subtle yellow patch on its head. The tree has thin branches with clusters of green leaves. The background is softly out of focus, light green and gold and grey, golden hour lighting.

A pair of starlings sit on a tree stump. The birds are dark with bright speckles and yellow beaks. The background is out of focus vegetation in warm light.

An even smaller bird than the first bird (American Bushtit) perched on a vining plant. The bird is brown and grey, the plant has brown woody vines with clusters of green leaves.

A different golden-crowned sparrow, this one sitting on a branch covered in lichen, in front of more dappled grey and green branches and leaves.

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samwh.bsky.social @samwh.bsky.social · 16/04/2024

Some shots from a beautiful Sunday morning at Portland’s Lan Su Chinese Garden.

Wide shot of soft pink magnolia blossoms against a blurred forest green background. The tree has twisted branches covered in bright green moss.

Picture of the top of a white wall with an ornate, dark tiled cap. A single fern is growing from the top of the wall, and there are out of focus trees behind.

A potted penjing (Chinese equivalent of bonsai) tree in front of a rock formation. The pot is brown with delicate gold decorations showing a bird and flowers. The tree has smooth brown bark and clusters of dark green needles. It grows up and out to the right, hanging over the side of the pot.

A roof tile shot from behind, mostly in silhouette with a fringe of bright green moss growing around the edge. The out of focus background has green foliage and pink flowers.

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samwh.bsky.social @samwh.bsky.social · 22/08/2023

Our cat is often an asshole, and rarely cuddly except at night, but when my spouse caught what we thought was pneumonia in March 2020 he napped with them *all day every day*. (not sickness related but he’s also partial to my recent BG3 setup)

POV pic sitting playing Baldur’s Gate 3 on a laptop using a Halo themed Xbox controller. Grey and white cat sitting in my lap looking back at me and nuzzling the controller.

Similar POV pic from a different day, this time the cat is stretched out down my legs which are up on a coffee table.

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samwh.bsky.social @samwh.bsky.social · 28/07/2023

Is there anything better than embroidery or brocade on a shoe? My favorites — different vibe, but florals all day

Nike Dunk Mid “Peacock” on foot outside. Light blue suede and gold floral brocade upper, red laces. Leg has floral tattoos.

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samwh.bsky.social @samwh.bsky.social · 27/07/2023

I saw this three hours later while waiting for coffee. Across time and space you are *correct*

Cup of iced coffee and poppyseed scone on a table. Sun on pine trees, fountain, and metal sculpture in background.

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