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J Ray R
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I'm here to build connections with thoughtful and creative people so that I might grow, and also find reasons to pleasantly pass the time.

All photos are mine except reposts.

Searching for authentic wherever it might be.

'Look Harder'
-Rafiki
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Ok, at this point, with 780 posts, I can no longer remember the photos shared or comments expressed, so allow me to apologize in advance if I repeat myself, because nobody wants to be twice as boring. ;)
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The Aztec empire succumbed to its own imperial arrogance, alienating neighbours who ultimately helped bring about its downfall.
The Aztec empire’s collapse shows why ruling through coercion and force fails
The Aztec empire succumbed to its own imperial arrogance, alienating neighbours who ultimately helped bring about its downfall.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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The Blue Mesa Reservoir on the Gunnison River, nestled among the cloud-covered peaks of the Elk Range. US-50 near Sapinero Colorado, 04 Aug 2013.
January 31, 2026 at 6:24 PM
I'm a sucker for stratification.
January 31, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Olympic National Park, Not The Olympics. ;)
I Remain Impressed.
January 31, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Hurricane Ridge Region, Olympic National Park

#BlueSkyArtShow
#Clouds
January 31, 2026 at 6:57 PM
You Can't Go Home Again

Explanation in ALT

#BlueSkyArtShow
#Clouds
January 31, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Agathla (Navajo: Aghaałą́) Peak

#BlueSkyArtShow
#Clouds
January 31, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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Saturday Seashore #SaturdaySeashore

"Fishing At Sunrise"

Two out fishing at the ocean's edge at sunrise at Cocoa Beach Florida #Fishing #Sunrise #Florida #Seashore #Beach #Photography
January 31, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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Wow! Just finished listening to a radio programme about ghosts. It was interesting for so many different reasons. Kept me entertained while cooking. In the real world, do you smile when in the shower like this duck?

#UKWildlife #BirdOfTheDay #Ducks #PochardDuck #Nature #Photography #Sonyalpha
January 31, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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New Photos: Guyana 2026

This coming week I'll start sharing my new Guyana photos in earnest, but as usual my BlueSky audiences gets a sneak peek!

Here's a lovely tropical flat snake we found during one of our night walks.

Preview more photos from this trip: www.maxwaugh.com/2026/01/30/n...
January 31, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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To fill the growing vacuum of history education in the U.S., racial justice organizers are offering truth-based curricula. Read my reporting: newsletter.mariannedhenin.com/educators-fi....
Educators Fight Suppression to Teach America’s Real History
To fill the growing vacuum of history education in the U.S., racial justice organizers are offering truth-based curricula.
newsletter.mariannedhenin.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Clouds and their reflections on our local pond, Springs, NY for #BlueSkyArtShow #clouds #EastCoastKin
January 31, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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#BlueSkyArtShow #clouds
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekDforDramatic
Green River Overlook, Canyonlands N.P. #Utah
I lost a hat setting up this shot, the wind was driving the clouds towards me.
#photography
January 31, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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I love this B.H. Fairchild poem so much.
January 31, 2026 at 7:17 AM
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Today's #BlueSkyArtShow theme is #Clouds. I photograph scenes with clouds all the time. Especially in #infrared over the wide open vistas of the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge and its beautiful #lighthouse. #photography #landscape #EastCoastKin #fullspectrum #bnw #blackandwhitephotography
January 31, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Rooting for Minnesota

Michigan and Minnesota were rivals, (Wolves, Twins, Gophers, etc.). Now, both MN and MI are strong allies against a common enemy. Thank you for showing the rest of the U.S. how to effectively combat tyranny, and for inspiring other states. Freedom and Justice are proud of you.
January 31, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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January 31, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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This seems to be the issue,lack if guts. No idea why though.
January 31, 2026 at 6:53 AM
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This is absolutely insane. Trump isn’t even trying in the least bit to cover up his corruption. He might as well just start making withdrawals directly from the U.S. Treasury. Pam Bondi can literally just settle this case and hand Trump billions of the American taxpayers dollars. 😡
January 30, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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I may have a stroke.

Someone said protests don’t belong in church and it took every ounce of self-censure within me not to say “Deborah you are literally a Protestant.”

A PROTESTant.

I assume they think Luther was nailing Bed, Bath, & Beyond coupons to the door.
January 30, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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January 30, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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🏛️ The beautiful mosaic floor of the Roman baths at the sanctuary of Poseidon, Isthmia, Greece. The baths were built in 150 CE on the site of pre-existing ancient Greek baths. 📹 My own.
January 30, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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Welcome back to another #FossilFriday

Here is the molar from an American Mastodon (Mammut americanum). This comes from Pleistocene deposits in San Jacinto County, Texas. Mastodons used their bumpy molars for grinding up twigs, leaf matter, and other shrubs.
January 30, 2026 at 2:13 PM