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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

I think the more serious problem is it's not real (and hey... no credit needed for AI images 🙂).

A colorful, surreal landscape of vividly striped flower fields on rolling hills, with tiny human figures walking among the rows; detected as 99.5% likely to be AI-generated or deepfake content by Hive Moderation.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Sadly, no. It's an AI generated image.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

The impact of the TACO administration is global, and millions will die as a result of its anti-science agenda.

A tweet by Joseph Allen (@j_g_allen) reads: “Harvard researcher Dr Sarah Fortune was only two years away from creating a vaccine that could have saved the 1.25 million people killed each year by tuberculosis. But last month, she received a letter telling her that the $60 million grant funding her research was being halted by President Trump.” Below the tweet is a quote on a white background: “She knew the president was threatening to pull grants from the university, but she had hoped her research might be spared. ‘I thought maybe somehow Harvard will escape,’ Fortune said. ‘I was very naive. Then the scope of the attack became clear.’” Below the quote is a photo of Dr. Sarah Fortune standing in a laboratory, wearing a black coat with red glasses hanging from the collar. She has shoulder-length blond hair and a serious expression. Laboratory equipment and shelves with supplies are visible in the background.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Just one reason promoting Pride Month is so important. I have treasured friends whose lives are at risk simply because of who they are. This is not hyperbole... this is the reality they live with every day.

A Facebook post on the account of Jonathan Joss, contains a statement from Tristan Kern de Gonzales, husband of Jonathan Joss. The statement reads:

"My husband Jonathan Joss and I were involved in a shooting while checking the mail at the site of our former home. That home was burned down after over two years of threats from people in the area who repeatedly told us they would set it on fire. We reported these threats to law enforcement multiple times and nothing was done.

Throughout that time we were harassed regularly by individuals who made it clear they did not accept our relationship. Much of the harassment was openly homophobic.

When we returned to the site to check our mail we discovered the skull of one of our dogs and its harness placed in clear view. This caused both of us severe emotional distress. We began yelling and crying in response to the pain of what we saw.

While we were doing this a man approached us. He started yelling violent homophobic slurs at us. He then raised a gun from his lap and fired.

Jonathan and I had no weapons. We were not threatening anyone. We were grieving. We were standing side by side. When the man fired Jonathan pushed me out of the way. He saved my life.

Jonathan is my husband. He gave me more love in our time together than most people ever get. We were newlyweds. We picked Valentines Day. We were in the process of looking for a trailer and planning our future.

He was murdered by someone who could not stand the sight of two men loving each other.

I was with him when he passed. I told him how much he was loved.

To everyone who supported him, his fans, his friends, know that he valued you deeply. He saw you as family.

My focus now is on protecting Jonathan’s legacy and honoring the life we built together.

If your concern is how someone coped with trauma or how loudly they speak when recounting injustice and being ignored by authorities then you never truly cared about my husband.

Jonathan saved my life. I will carr…

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Our current foster kittens, Jemima and Sylvie, resting after a hard morning's play 🙂

Two foster kittens, Jemima and Sylvie, resting on a couch. Jemima, a tabby with white paws, is stretched out on a red and white blanket, while Sylvie, a sleek black kitten, lies beside her on a blue plaid blanket. Both appear relaxed and cozy.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Designed myself a t-shirt to celebrate pride month - should arrive just in time! 🙂

Black crew-neck t-shirt featuring a colorful phoenix design in the center. The mythical bird is depicted with outstretched wings in vibrant blue and coral/pink colors, rising upward against the black fabric. The phoenix has a textured, slightly speckled appearance, creating a striking contrast on the simple black shirt.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

This is not natural... it's entirely the result of human activity. The science behind that is simple, provable, and not questioned by anyone with any expertise in the field. We are heading towards disaster. svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/5190

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

And some were landscape orientation...

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Went for a wander around the neighbourhood this afternoon... stitched together a few live photos of the water running down the streets around here 🙂...

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

The foster kitties exhausted after a morning saving the world from bright points of light 🙂

Three cats are sprawled out on a dark brown leather couch, each in a different sleeping position. On the left, a grey tabby is curled into a tight ball, resting on a patterned pillow. In the center, a dark tabby with bold swirls is stretched out on a soft pink blanket, one paw reaching forward. On the right, a black and white cat is completely upside down, paws splayed out, exposing its white belly while resting against a large purple pillow. The scene exudes cozy relaxation.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Three of our foster kitties are fascinated by the downpour from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred...

Three cats sit on a beige rug in front of a screen door, gazing outside. The cat on the left is black with white markings, lying stretched out. The middle cat has a dark tabby pattern and is crouched down. The cat on the right is a lighter grey tabby with a striped coat, sitting upright with its tail curled slightly. Outside, a brick-paved patio with greenery and a wooden table is visible through the screen.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

This is what happens when you put an ignorant fool in charge of health…

A close-up photo of a newspaper article headline from The Washington Post. The bold headline reads, “CDC plans to study autism, vaccines.” Below it, a subheading states, “Move comes despite strong evidence finding no link between them.” The article is authored by Lena H. Sun and Lauren Weber. The paper appears slightly worn, with text faintly visible from the reverse side.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Brisbane, Qld, when a cyclone is just off the coast 🙄…

A suburban scene in Brisbane, Queensland, taken during the presence of Cyclone Alfred off the coast. The sky is a mix of blue and scattered white and gray clouds, with patches of sunlight filtering through. In the foreground, a cream-colored house with a dark gray tiled roof stands behind a wooden fence, showing some weathering on its walls. To the left, parts of other homes with red-tiled roofs and solar panels are visible. Green trees and bushes frame the image, with some foliage appearing to sway slightly in the breeze. The overall atmosphere suggests a calm moment despite the nearby cyclone.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Cyclone? What cyclone? 🤷‍♂️

A suburban scene with a bright blue sky and scattered wispy white clouds. In the foreground, a red-tiled roof is partially visible, with a green metal awning on the right side. Several trees, including lush green broadleaf trees and tall palm trees swaying in the wind, frame the scene. A dark green metal gate with brick pillars separates the property from the street. Across the road, a modern two-story house with a gray tiled roof, white walls, a small balcony, and a high gray fence is visible. A black car is parked on the street, and additional houses and greenery can be seen in the background.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

I’m not used to living directly in the path of a cyclone. 🙂 Very calm and peaceful right now… blue skies and very little wind.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

It looks exactly like his LinkedIn profile picture 😉

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Here's Judy Schmidt's original image, without the credit removed:

A stunning Hubble Space Telescope image of the Wolf-Rayet star WR 124, surrounded by a fiery nebula of expelled gas and dust. The star at the center shines brilliantly, illuminating intricate filaments of glowing orange-red gas against the dark backdrop of space, speckled with distant stars. This processed image is credited to the Hubble Legacy Archive, NASA, ESA, image processing by Judy Schmidt.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

An utterly terrifying statement...

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

So looking forward to this (April 24)! Third time for me (last time back in 2019).

A promotional banner for Hans Zimmer Live, featuring the legendary film composer Hans Zimmer playing an electric guitar. He is wearing a black shirt and appears to be mid-performance with an energetic expression. The background has a blue and black gradient with stage lighting effects. To the right, "HANS ZIMMER LIVE" is displayed in a bold, stylized yellow font. A circular white text box highlights some of his most famous film scores: Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, Inception, and Dune.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

This is how it's done, Google.

A screenshot of a Bluesky post from Encyclopaedia Britannica (@britannica.com) stating that they will continue to use the term "Gulf of Mexico" for several reasons:

They serve an international audience, the majority of which is outside the U.S.

The Gulf of Mexico is an international body of water, and the U.S.'s authority to rename it is ambiguous.

The post includes a cup of coffee and downward arrow emoji at the end. It has 113 replies, 1.8K reposts, and 6.8K likes.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Thanks David Hayward, AKA NakedPastor. nakedpastor.com

A political cartoon by NakedPastor featuring Donald Trump pointing and shouting "APOLOGIZE!" at Jesus, depicted crucified on a wooden cross. The cartoon references the National Cathedral prayer service where Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde urged Trump to have mercy on immigrants and LGBTQ+ people. The implication is that the Bishop was representing Jesus in advocating for marginalized groups, which angered Trump.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

But was it a damn fine cup of coffee? 🙂

A still from the TV show Twin Peaks, featuring Special Agent Dale Cooper, played by Kyle MacLachlan, holding a cup of coffee. He has a slight smile as he says the iconic line, "You know, this is, excuse me, a damn fine cup of coffee," with the text overlaid on the image. The background is softly blurred, showing a cozy, dimly lit setting.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

My wife's dog Toby, looking shocked after I told him a dirty joke 😉

A small white dog named Toby sits on a black office chair in front of a cluttered desk with computer monitors, a keyboard, and scattered items. His mouth is wide open as expressing shock after being told a dirty joke.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Ok, too much politics. Need more kittens. My wife fosters kittens. Here's one adorable guy we had a year ago, who enjoyed getting a bit up-close with my personals... 🙂

A fluffy gray foster kitten, with white markings on its face and paws, curiously nuzzles into a pair of khaki-colored underwear with a black elastic band labeled "BONDS," lying on a beige carpet.

A small gray foster kitten with white paws and a white patch on its nose rests on a person's lap, eyes closed as if dozing, with its paw gently placed on their dark-colored shirt. In the background, another kitten is visible lounging on a white blanket near a wooden bedhead.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

How wonderful to find a cat account that isn't just another image scraper! 🙂 My wife fosters kittens, so our house regularly has adorably cute bundles of fur that desire nothing more than to cuddle up to a big ugly human. Sometimes they get a little too up close with my personals, however 🙂

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

I sometimes feel like we don't deserve dogs. This is Toby. He's a good boy, and very much my wife's dog. First picture he's shocked after I told him a lewd joke. Second picture he's waiting patiently on the front steps for his mumma to come home 🙂...

Toby, a small white dog, sits on a black office chair in front of a cluttered desk with computer monitors, a keyboard, and scattered items. His mouth is wide open expressing shock after being told a dirty joke.

A small white dog named Toby lies contentedly on sunlit terracotta steps, surrounded by green grass and plants.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Yeah, fair point. There's certainly stuff going on there... would be awesome to see it in more detail!

Image of Neptune, the eighth planet in the solar system, captured in high resolution. The planet appears as a deep blue sphere with faint cloud bands and a prominent dark spot on the left side, indicative of a storm in its atmosphere. The smooth gradient of colors highlights Neptune's dynamic weather systems and gaseous composition, set against the blackness of space.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

I'm getting "Who turned out the lights" vibes 🙂 So, does a photo count? Not a very creative photo, I suppose, but this beautiful lady lives on my desk...

Photograph of a real human skull resting on a wooden surface. The skull is slightly discolored with age, displaying natural bone markings and suture lines. A metal hinge is visible on the side, suggesting it may have been used for educational purposes, such as in medical studies. The lighting highlights the texture and details of the bone, while the wooden background provides a warm contrast.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Awesome. This is happening all over Reddit. Cue the "But mah freedum uh speech!" crowd.

Screenshot of a Reddit post from the subreddit r/centuryhomes, titled 'Being anti-fascists is not political, and this sub is not political.' The post is tagged as 'Mod Comments and News' and authored by a user named bjeebus with a flair reading '1900s Money-gobbler.' The post announces a ban on links from X (formerly Twitter) in the subreddit. It explains that the moderation team encourages users to share content from X by taking screenshots or downloading sources instead of linking directly. The post justifies the ban as a stand against fascism and Nazism, emphasizing that the decision reflects their disapproval of Musk and his actions related to the social media platform. The tone reflects a mix of formality and frustration over the need to clarify what the team sees as a matter of decency, not politics.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

The imbecile-in-chief confirming yet again he has absolutely no idea how laws work.

Imbecile Donald Trump declaring on Truth Social "I will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the period of time before the law's prohibitions take effect, so that we can make a deal to protect our national security. The order will also confirm that there will be no liability for any company that helped keep TikTok from going dark before my order."

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Gosh the things you find... my son has been taking photos with an old Pentax 35mm film SLR (mainly B&W) which got me thinking about my Praktica from more than 40 years ago, which reminded me I painted it on my high school art folder, which it turns out I still had in a cupboard 🙂

An old painting on a worn high school art folder, featuring a Praktica LTL 3 camera prominently in the center. The camera's lens emits a glowing yellow light with a sharp beam extending outward, adding a dramatic focal point. The background is a cosmic gradient, transitioning from deep black space dotted with stars to a vibrant blue and white grid pattern, creating a futuristic and surreal atmosphere. The edges of the folder show signs of age, with creases and scuffs, adding a nostalgic touch.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I loved David Lynch's Dune. There, I said it. Bite me 🙂

A movie poster for David Lynch's Dune, featuring a dramatic sci-fi composition. The central figure is a young man with glowing blue eyes, symbolizing his connection to the spice Melange. Surrounding him are other key characters, including a stern-looking man with blonde hair holding a dagger and a contemplative woman in the background. The backdrop includes a distant planet, a glowing sun, and an ornate architectural setting with a robed figure standing on a staircase. Futuristic spacecraft hover in the foreground, emphasizing the film's space opera theme. The title "DUNE" is prominently displayed at the top.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Your eyes when you're done 🙂

A close-up of a woman with long brown hair, smiling widely and playfully crossing her eyes. She has dramatic eye makeup and is wearing light pink lipstick, with sunglasses perched on her head.

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Tim Barham @timbarham.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Our final full day at the beach in Caloundra the rain of the previous few days had cleared up, so we went for a bit of an explore at Moffat Headland... something I used to do when the kids were much younger, but haven't done for years. 🙂

A golden sandy beach with scattered black rocks, waves gently lapping at the shore under a bright blue sky with a few scattered clouds. In the background, a green hill with sparse trees adds to the scenic view.

A rocky coastline featuring large dark boulders and rock pools, with a person standing near the shoreline, exploring the area. The sky is clear blue, and waves crash gently against the rocks.

A wide view of the open ocean, its deep blue water stretching to the horizon under a clear sky with fluffy white clouds. Small waves ripple near the rocky shore.

A rocky seashore with smooth, weathered rocks forming intricate patterns and shallow pools of water. The ocean waves roll gently onto the rocks under a bright blue sky.

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