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On a Third Photography @ianlewis.mastodonapp.uk.ap.brid.gy · 28/09/2026

Sunrise from Saturday at Wheal Uny. The heather now looking brown and the last of the gorse flowering, but treated to some nice light. #lovecornwall #cornwallmining #landscapephotography #architecture #sunriselovers

A vertical outdoor shot at sunrise features the historic Wheal Uny engine house in Redruth, Cornwall. The weathered stone building, with its prominent red brick chimney, is bathed in warm, golden morning light against a dramatic, cloudy blue sky. In the foreground, vibrant yellow gorse and purple heather are softly blurred, leading up to the striking, sunlit structure.

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On a Third Photography @ianlewis.mastodonapp.uk.ap.brid.gy · 22/09/2026

The iconic view of Towanroath engine house. DxO very kindly gave me access to their suite of software. In my latest Weekly Edit I take this image through a light edit and a chance to have a first look at PhotoLab 10 […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

A sunlit, eye-level shot of the historic Towanroath engine house, a roofless stone ruin with a tall, round brick chimney, perched on a steep, grassy cliffside in St. Agnes, Cornwall. A narrow dirt path winds past the building, leading down toward a wide, sandy beach where gentle waves from a bright blue ocean roll ashore. The sky is clear and the lighting suggests late afternoon.

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TomF @tomf.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/09/2026

Emirates A380 taking off from SFO tonight. Cell phone waiting area is a good spot for plane geeks. Talked to a man who occasionally brings his aviation photography -nut kid there. Nice Dad! #aviationphotography

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cotton candy derg ΘΔ @barkshark.xyz · 29/08/2026

hey fedi and bluesky i'm in need of a job either remote or in bellingham, wa. i'd prefer something in tech, but anything that doesn't involve interacting with the public (anxiety issues) or lifting heavy things (covid messed me up) is okay for now. i refuse to use claude or any other genai btw […]

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pmonks (330ppm) @pmonks.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/08/2026

Woke up to sfba.social being offline for the first time in years. Went to the website and saw there was scheduled maintenance and that by far my favourite social media platform would be back shortly. And right on cue it was. Shout out to the hardworking #sfba @moderators for doing the […]

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SPIE @spie.org · 24/08/2026

Welcome to #SPIEOpticsPhotonics 2026! 🌴☀️⚛️

Palm trees line the street. In the foreground, a convention center sign reads SPIE Optics and Photonics

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Tim Bray 🇨🇦 @timbray.cosocial.ca.ap.brid.gy · 14/08/2026

From a review of a recent AC/DC concert randomly linked from my feed: “…the crowd exited smiling and, in many cases, well-juiced. Outside the arena exit gates, rows of teens were waiting to drive their parents home.” #music

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On a Third Photography @ianlewis.mastodonapp.uk.ap.brid.gy · 10/08/2026

I tried to get away from the holiday crowds Thursday evening at Kynance Cove, avoiding the main attraction and walking a little towards The Lizard. Some beautiful light. #cornwall #lovecornwall #thelizard #photography #landscapephotography

Portrait image of coastline bathed in golden hour light. In the foreground and lichen covered jagged rocks. In the distance and reaching out from the left hand side of the frame is a headland of The Lizard in Cornwall. A small part of the frame is blue sky with minimal cloud

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On a Third Photography @ianlewis.mastodonapp.uk.ap.brid.gy · 03/08/2026

I had a lovely walk last night. This shot really caught my eye. I love simple things. I appreciate this doesn't have the wow factor, slap you in the face impact, but it was a beautiful moment... #photography #simple #mindfulness #cornwall

A gently curving line of weathered wooden fence posts and barbed wire leads over a dry, golden grassy hillside beneath a vivid blue sky filled with delicate, wispy white clouds. The simple composition emphasises the sweeping landscape, open space, and striking cloud formations.

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Moffett Hangar 1 @moffetthangar1.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/08/2026

On this day in 1947 the last blimp at KNUQ was deflated after a naughty one dunked in the Cape of Mendocino.

B&W photo of a squadron of blimps flying over a hilly landscape

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On a Third Photography @ianlewis.mastodonapp.uk.ap.brid.gy · 01/08/2026

So lucky to have this pretty close to home. A series of images taken near St. Agnes with amazing views of Wheal Coates. All these images feature in my latest YouTube video (youtu.be/w6_Z-VnB-ZQ?si=CYDHXitzKH4…) where I share my thoughts on the […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

Wide panoramic view of dramatic cliffs and turquoise sea near St. Agnes, with a network of footpaths winding across the sunlit coastal headland beneath scattered clouds.

Aerial view of rugged cliffs and turquoise sea on the north Cornish coast near St. Agnes, with winding footpaths crossing the grassy headland above the rocks.

Black and white photograph of a historic stone mining engine house overlooking the Cornish coastline, framed by rugged cliffs and rolling moorland.

Black and white seascape showing sunlight breaking through dramatic clouds to illuminate the sea, with distant Cornish headlands fading into the horizon.

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Indio Gringo ® @paninid.mastodon.world.ap.brid.gy · 01/08/2026

Yes, #history do be like that sometimes

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TomF @tomf.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 31/07/2026

Layers of waves. Westport Light Beach, Westport, WA #beach #LandscapePhotography

Looking at the ocean from the shore. Dark, wet sand in foreground, alternating blue water, white foamy waves, small fishing boat in the distance, grey/blue sky.

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Dan Gillmor @dangillmor.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 30/07/2026

"Worse on Purpose" is great. It focuses on consumer products, and their relentless decline in quality as brands get absorbed by enshittification-happy financial manipulators. But the site also tells you who's NOT wrecking things -- who you can still trust. www.worseonpurpose.com (I'm […]

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TomF @tomf.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/07/2026

Half Moon Bay, Westport, WA Yes, not the one in Northern California :)

View of moon-shaped beach, blue water, sand, jetty rocks, with grassy dunes

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highly praised and little read @hannah.posts.rat.pictures.ap.brid.gy · 20/07/2026

My 5 day old baby has already experienced two british prime ministers

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TomF @tomf.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/07/2026

Lots of deer in Westport, WA, but still am happy each time I see them… #wildlifephotography

Two tan deer facing each other, in tall green grass, stone bench in foreground, grass covered dunes in background

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TomF @tomf.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/07/2026

A nice view at a rest stop along Highway 97 in Northern California, near the Oregon border. #LandscapePhotography #SilentSunday

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On a Third Photography @ianlewis.mastodonapp.uk.ap.brid.gy · 11/07/2026

A Tufted Duck eyeing me up head on. After 8 weeks I'm finally back with a computer! I've uploaded a new video youtu.be/ejlhlcLgKD8 with some updates and things coming up! Thanks everyone for sticking with me! #WildlifePhotography #BirdPhotography […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

A dark duck swims directly toward the camera on calm water, with bright yellow eyes, a glossy black bill, and droplets of water beading across its head and neck. A soft green background and a faint reflection of the bird in the water create a clean, uncluttered composition

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SPIE @spie.org · 07/07/2026

“Every step of the way, we have to re-negotiate the social contract.” Pontsho Maruping, Managing Director of the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory, explains how scientific output depends on stable site access, predictable operations, & trusted relationships with host communities. #SPIEastro

Speaker stands on stage wearing bright orange speakers. A large screen on one side displays charts.

Close up shot of the speaker on stage, wearing a lanyard and pink headband.

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TotallyObvious 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇦🇵🇸 @numbercrow.techhub.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/07/2026

Trump currently on the phone with Infantino "all I need is for you to find us 4 goals..." #worldcup2026 #worldcup #ettd

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MJ Muse @mjmusicinears.mastodon.world.ap.brid.gy · 02/07/2026

Support True Patriot Air Force Major Jason Watson, year 17 of his career, stood on the Capitol steps today in full uniform while the temperature reached the high 90s, holding a sign that read “IMPEACH, CONVICT, REMOVE”. Vance as well, citing unconstitutional […] [Original post on mastodon.world]

Just wait and see what the republican party does to Major Jason Watson, It will be a worldwide smear campaign by the time everyone wakes up tomorrow like we’ve seen with every other popular figure who has spoken out against this admin.. Be loud in your support for Jason Watson.

Air Force Major Jason Watson, year 17 of his career, stood on the Capitol steps today in full uniform while the temperature reached the high 90s, holding a sign that read “IMPEACH, CONVICT, REMOVE”. He not only called for the impeachment, conviction and removal of Trump but of Vance as well, citing unconstitutional military strikes on Iran, Venezuela and Cuba that killed 13 service members and injured hundreds more. It was not long after his speech when he was arrested. He risked his entire career, his income and his pension and possible prosecution to hold up a sign and speak out against the injustices happening right now. You don’t have to be a “liberal” or “democrat” or a “socialist” to see what has been going on this past year, you just need to open your eyes. Nothing but chaos, confusion and crime.

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Moffett Hangar 1 @moffetthangar1.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/06/2026

Happy Tau day to those who celebrate. Remove the middle of me (please do not) and put my north and south doors together, and you have got a beautiful circle.

A beautiful giant airship hangar, with rounded orange-peel doors. The doors at the near end are partially opened.

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On a Third Photography @ianlewis.mastodonapp.uk.ap.brid.gy · 28/06/2026

The heather starting to flower near Chapel Porth. Wonderful views towards Wheal Coates. A shot from a nice walk yesterday. Despite the tranquil scene here it was pretty blowy! #landscape_lovers #cornwall #lovecornwall #coast #whealcoates

Wide landscape view across a Cornish mining valley covered in purple heather and green moorland. In the distance, the ruins of Wheal Coates mine sit along the ridgeline, with its chimney stack standing below the engine houses. Winding footpaths cut across the sunlit and shadowed hills beneath large white clouds in a bright blue sky

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Tim Bray 🇨🇦 @timbray.cosocial.ca.ap.brid.gy · 26/06/2026

Hey, looking for a Windows consultant in Vancouver, got a friend, a successful psychologist, whose install and hosting are all messed up and needs the kind of help I can't give. Will pay, obviously but it's a small job. DMs open. #FediHire

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TomF @tomf.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/06/2026

RE: twitter.com/susanslusser/status/206… I listened to the press conference. Posey didn’t really answer most of the questions. What is the point of doing a press conference? He’s in a tough spot, but you gotta communicate to your fan base better. #sfgiants

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TomF @tomf.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/06/2026

Another LastPass breach, through a 3rd party (Klue). They claim it’s only customer contact data (only!), and doesn’t include data in your vault (passwords,…). Sigh “Through the Klue integration, an unauthorized party was able to gain access to certain data within the LastPass Salesforce CRM […]

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On a Third Photography @ianlewis.mastodonapp.uk.ap.brid.gy · 04/06/2026

CLEVEDON Just 2 weeks until the Wales and West Photography show. I went for the 1st time last year and enjoyed it so much I’m going back! The show feels more intimate than The Photography and Video Show and the venue, with its air conditioning was […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

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Black-and-white photograph of Clevedon Pier stretching out into the Bristol Channel under a bright sky. In the foreground, ornate metal railings cast striking, interwoven shadows across the sunlit promenade, creating an abstract pattern that dominates the lower half of the image. Beyond the railings, sunlight glitters on the calm water, while dramatic sun rays break through scattered clouds above the iconic Victorian pier. The high-contrast monochrome treatment emphasises the geometric shadows, reflections, and atmospheric light.

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On a Third Photography @ianlewis.mastodonapp.uk.ap.brid.gy · 02/06/2026

I WOULD BE DIFFERENT Street photography is not my strong point. I don’t feel hugely confident getting the camera out with people around. I’d much rather be in a field alone with some butterflies 😂 Nevertheless I really enjoy street photography images, and it […] [Original post on mastodonapp.uk]

Black-and-white street photograph taken from a narrow alleyway covered in graffiti and street art. Dominating the right side is a large mural featuring a sign that reads, “I WOULD BE DIFFERENT BUT I AM JUST THE SAME!” A lone person walks past the bright opening at the end of the passage, silhouetted against the light from the shopping arcade beyond. The strong contrast between the dark alley and illuminated exit creates a moody, contemplative atmosphere.

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On a Third Photography @ianlewis.mastodonapp.uk.ap.brid.gy · 30/05/2026

A lovely walk this morning along Falmouth seafront. The rock pools looking awesome. #falmouth #landscape #photography #cornwall #iphoneography

A low-angle coastal landscape at low tide, photographed through a clear tidal pool. Brown seaweed rests beneath the water in the foreground, surrounded by bright green algae and textured rock formations. The shallow water reveals pebbles and submerged details, while the rocky shoreline stretches into the distance under a calm blue sea and a lightly clouded sky. Sunlight illuminates the scene, highlighting the colours and patterns in the rocks and marine vegetation

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Dorothea Lange @dorothealange.mastodon.ozioso.online.ap.brid.gy · 26/05/2026

Untitled photo, possibly related to: A corner of the (T.P.) Schrock kitchen in their new home. Washington, Yakima Valley #TP)Schrock #Washington #YakimaValley #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772674

A vintage black and white photograph depicting a kitchen scene with various items. The counter holds two trays of bread, one filled entirely while the other is partially visible. To their right stands a bag labeled "SUGAR" alongside some indistinct round objects on top of it. In front of these are what appear to be flour sacks or possibly more sugar bags, all featuring prominent text and designs. The backdrop reveals sheer curtains hanging over a window with diffused daylight filtering through them, casting shadows across the scene. To their left is an old-fashioned clock beside another decorative item, perhaps a vase or figurine adorned with flowers that echoes in silhouette against the light from outside. Below these items sits what seems to be a cabinet drawer, and its top surface holds some unidentified objects not clearly distinguishable due to resolution constraints.

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On a Third Photography @ianlewis.mastodonapp.uk.ap.brid.gy · 23/05/2026

SPOTLIGHT I don’t what attracted me to this shot at Falmouth. Just something about the simplicity. From an early morning sunrise shoot. #Falmouth #BlackAndWhitePhotography #NightPhotography #MinimalPhotography #LightAndShadow

Black and white night photograph of a single wall-mounted light illuminating dark horizontal wooden cladding in Falmouth. The light creates a bright triangular glow across the textured wall and spills onto wet paving stones below, producing a moody, minimalist atmosphere with strong contrast and deep shadows.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

🔥 SPRINGSTEEN: "I’m here to support Stephen Colbert, the first guy who lost his show because a president can't take a joke - and the Ellisons feel they need to kiss his ass… small-minded people with no idea what freedoms of this beautiful country are supposed to be about." 🇺🇸

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On a Third Photography @ianlewis.mastodonapp.uk.ap.brid.gy · 18/05/2026

My MacBook Pro may have died, but the photography workflow continues… In this video I show how I’m backing up and managing photos using only an iPhone, iCloud and an SSD. Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/-_z0WZp_9y4?si=5ApVRJiF7N0… #Photography #iPhone #iCloud #PhotoBackup #YouTube

Thumbnail showing a man sitting at a desk holding an external SSD adapter while looking towards the camera. Large bold text reads “No Computer? No Problem!”. Computer monitors and photography-related items are visible in the background.

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SPIE @spie.org · 16/05/2026

The 2026 #SPIE IDL Photo Contest is officially open! 📸 Amateur and pro photographers alike are encouraged to submit for a chance to win cash prizes: bit.ly/3PtoTqH @idlofficial.bsky.social #LightDay2026

A person on horseback herds four other horses at sunset, creating dramatic silhouettes against the glowing sky. Text on the image reads: "Enter the SPIE IDL Photo Contest. Submissions due 16 September."

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SPIE @spie.org · 16/05/2026

💡 Happy #LightDay2026! 💡 IDL raises awareness of the critical role that light-based technologies play in our lives, elevating science, technology, art, & culture. Appreciate the beauty of light today. Start by looking at favorites from the 2025 SPIE IDL photo contest! 📸 @idlofficial.bsky.social

A person stands with a camera on a tripod, capturing a starry night sky.

Overhead view of a vibrant gathering with numerous individuals sitting in rows, each holding illuminated lanterns.

A scenic view of a tree perched on a rocky landscape during sunset, with the sun casting a warm glow over the scene.

This image features a close-up of an insect with an elongated snout against a vibrant gradient background of blue, teal, and pink.

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