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LaffingKat
@laffingkat.bsky.social
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Former editor, happily partnered queer woman, disability/chronic illness advocate. I mostly share my amateur photography, as well as anything else that tickles my fancy.
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LaffingKat @laffingkat.bsky.social · Feb 27
This is my best friend and emotional support cat, Ella, who takes her job very seriously. Part of my doctor's treatment plan for me is more time outside, and Ella helps by insisting on a daily walk.
Tabby cat sitting outside
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mattpaynephoto.bsky.social
These four images capture abstraction: just enough detail to hint at reality. Fascinating research shows abstract art triggers dopamine, inviting interpretation. How abstract is too abstract for you? #AbstractArt #Photography
Close-up of polished blue and brown minerals with intricate swirling patterns and earthy tones. Overhead view of a geothermal hot spring with swirling bacterial mats and steam rising from the earth. Close-up of cracked, dry earth with irregular, overlapping plates in shades of brown and beige. Delicate dry grass stem resting on a rippled blue surface under soft light.
January 9, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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mattpaynephoto.bsky.social
Four scenes from southeastern Utah where geology speaks! Layered sandstone, eroded fins, and textures shaped by nature. This region rewards those who slow down and appreciate its beauty. #Utah #Geology #Photography
Aerial view of layered red and orange rock formations with intricate zigzag patterns in a desert landscape. Aerial view of layered red and beige rock formations with deep crevices and rugged textures in a desert landscape. Close-up of a polished stone surface showing intricate swirling patterns in shades of purple, orange, and cream. A winding river carves through deep red rock canyons under a pastel sunset sky in a vast desert landscape.
January 14, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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beautysurroundsyou.com
A few reasons why I love the Canadian Rockies!

#photography #bluesky #nature #naturephotography #landscape #mountains #landscapephotography #canada #sunrise #sunset #travel
t took my breath away when I stepped on a ledge and saw this mind blowing landscape below. The magnificent mountains of Yoho National Park in the Canadian Rockies cradle turquoise lakes illuminated in intense light as the setting sun colors low lying clouds. Wonder, astonishment, disbelief. To me there is nothing more beautiful than the natural world, and it as times such as these when I know that this is where I belong. Mount Assiniboine and Sunburst Peak, Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada. On an early summer morning, beautiful puffy clouds reflect in the calm waters of Vermillion Lakes in the Canadian Rockies, while the distant mountains catch the first rays of the sun. Beautiful morning light illuminates the Canadian Rockies' towering Mount Assiniboine as, ever so briefly, underlying rocks and pebbles show through before the winds pick up again.
January 20, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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sophiecarr.bsky.social
A few more reflections from a lunchtime wander - the patterns are just amazing!

#CanaryWharf #abstract #iphone15pro #reflections
Swirly patterns from reflections of buildings in slightly moving water. Mostly silver and green. Swirly patterns from reflections of buildings in slightly moving water. Mostly green. Lots of circular lines and patterns. Swirly patterns from reflections of buildings in slightly moving water. Mostly green. Lots of circular lines and patterns and squiggles. More water squiggle reflections. Zoomed in a bit.
January 21, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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mattpaynephoto.bsky.social
Four scenes tied together by edge light.

That brief moment when the sun just grazes a surface, isolating lines, texture, and form.

It doesn’t last long, but it has a way of simplifying a scene and making details stand out.
Aerial view of rugged desert terrain with deep blue shadows highlighting winding ridges and sandy yellow valleys. Close-up of desert sand dunes illuminated by warm, orange sunlight highlighting their smooth, wavy patterns. Aerial view of rugged terrain with deep crevices and two illuminated patches of land glowing in warm sunlight. Aerial view of rugged, eroded mountain ridges with deep valleys and sharp crests under soft lighting.
January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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debraceravolo.bsky.social
Castle Mountain, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Pure beauty. I found a small puddle to capture the reflection of a frosty Castle Mountain in early morning twilight.

#astrophotography #astronomy #banffnationalpark
Castle Mountain, Alberta, in twilight with reflections in a small puddle with frost on the n=mountain. Stars above the mountain.
January 22, 2026 at 4:40 AM
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beautysurroundsyou.com
The beauty of soft lines, of meandering lines...

#photography #landscapephotography #landscape #travel #nature #naturephotography #bluesky #sunrise #sunset #art
There is an infinite beauty to moving water, waiting to be discovered! The purple of a winter evening's twilight is softly reflected in the fast moving waters of the St. Lawrence River, Montreal, Canada. The sublime textures and shapes of Namibia's dunes spring to life with the first light of day. There is beauty in simplicity! A harmonious interplay of lines, shape, textures and tones, as the first light of day touches the ridge lines of a coastal dune. It was mesmerizing to see how the scene transformed as the light crept into the shadows. For a short lived moment, the soft light of the morning sun draws beautiful, dreamy bands of satin across the tips of these otherwise inconspicuous dunes in Namibia's mesmerizing Sossusvlei region.
January 22, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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mad7500.bsky.social
#BirdOfTheDay Alt theme #Bowed
‘Tura’ my adopted Siberian Eagle #Owl lost in thoughts…🪶🥰
#SuffolkOwls U.K. 📷🦉💚☀️
#Birds #Owls #Raptors #Nature #Photography #EastCoastKin
A Siberian Eagle Owl, standing on a cut down tree trunk, and looking down
January 21, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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pecker-head.bsky.social
for the #BirdOfTheDay theme of #TailsUp

bay-breasted warbler from last spring #birds
bay-breasted warbler
January 22, 2026 at 2:46 PM
laffingkat.bsky.social
Here's a trumpeter swan (Cygnus buccinator) resting in the grass of its enclosure at Woodland Park Zoo. #BirdOfTheDay #ShutEye #Birds #Photography #EastCoastKin
A trumpeter swan (Cygnus buccinator) is resting in the grass of its enclosure, with its face tucked into its back feathers. It's all white except for a black bill and black patch of skin in front of its eye.
January 22, 2026 at 3:43 PM
laffingkat.bsky.social
In honor of #SquirrelAppreciationDay, here's a squirrel trying to defeat our supposedly squirrel-proof feeder. (It eventually figured out that it could hang from the branch in front of the feeder, reach out, and grab seeds from the feeder without putting any weight on the feeder.) #Photography
An upside down eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) hanging on to the side of a supposedly squirrel-proof bird feeder.
January 22, 2026 at 3:55 AM
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watershedlab.bsky.social
Friends, I’d like to show @ucalgary.bsky.social that @bsky.app is where the cool kids hang out and that they should start posting here more and less/none at TheBadPlace™️. Show them some love by reskeeting this 100000000x. 🧪
January 22, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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junkboxjim.bsky.social
Wasn't prepared to find a woodchuck looking down from its perch in a tree as I rounded the corner of a trail last summer.
Shiawassee NWR, Saginaw, MI
June 8, 2025
Big brown rodent with buck teeth, little ears, and a big black nose is perched on a branch in a tree.
January 21, 2026 at 11:31 PM
laffingkat.bsky.social
Happy #WhiskersWednesday! Anyone else feel like a piece of furniture when your cat climbs up in your lap just to bathe, and then gets annoyed with you if you need to move? I guess it's nice to be wanted, even if just as furniture.😂 #Cats #CatSky #CatsOfBlueSky #Photography
Golden brown tabby cat Ella is lying on a blanket on my lap. She has paused briefly in the midst of grooming.
January 22, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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scottzona.bsky.social
I’ve never botanized in Australia, so I’ve never seen anything like this in the wild: Hakea victoria has magnificent, cabbage-like leaves that look like glowing embers. The small, white flowers, hidden by the leaves, are not showy. Photos are by don_vincent CCBYNC4. #Proteaceae #Botany 🌾🧪🌱
Photo of leafy shoots. The leaves are nearly orbicular and stiff. The base of the leaves and the veins are orange. Photo of leafy shoots against the blue sky. The leaves are nearly orbicular and stiff. The base of the leaves and the veins are orange.
January 21, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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jenzsky.bsky.social
In the hush of the midnight sky
Where stars hold their breath,
and shadows lie
A quiet fire awakens, soft and slow
The aurora stirs, a celestial glow!

#Imageandverse #ArtYear #soft
#glow #JanuArty2026 #ECK
#SMArtist #TidesoutTuesday #nature #photography
January 20, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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fraggenstein.bsky.social
Time for #BirdOfTheDay - the theme is #FeedingTime, any bird eating set by @robcrank68.bsky.social ~ expecting this one to bomb due to the subject matter but feeding is feeding with this female Sparrowhawk ~ Blood, Tooth & Claw 🪶🦉 #birdingWales #ukbirding #birdphotography #bluesky #EastCoastKin
An amazing encounter in the back garden in October 2025 with this female Sparrowhawk allowing me to get up close whilst it fed on a feral pigeon A female sparrowhawk is a large bird of prey with brown-grey feathers, a finely barred white chest, and striking bright yellow or orange eyes.
January 20, 2026 at 9:21 PM
laffingkat.bsky.social
Ella is curled up napping on her favorite soft blanket on my lap, purring softly. I wish there was a way for me to share with you how soft her fur is and how soothing her presence! #JanuArty #Soft #Cats #CatSky #CatsOfBlueSky #Photography
Golden brown ticked tabby cat Ella is curled up napping on her favorite soft, gray blanket on my lap, purring softly.
January 21, 2026 at 2:12 AM
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swandiveswim.bsky.social
#Birds #Nuthatch The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #Winterlight , any bird highlighted by winter sunlight. This Nuthatch has become a regular visitor since the temperatures dropped.
A grey backed bird with an orange breast, black cap, black band running through the eye and a small pointy grey bill, hangs from a suet cage, facing into weak morning sunlight.
January 19, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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mikemelton.bsky.social
#BirdOfTheDay #WinterLight

White-throated Sparrow with a snowflake ornament.

#snow #birds #nature
Small gray and brown bird perched on a snowy branch, shown in close-up with a striped head, yellow facial markings, and a soft pale background. There's a perfect snowflake on the top of its head.
January 19, 2026 at 6:17 PM
laffingkat.bsky.social
A black-capped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) just after grabbing a seed from the feeder this afternoon. They usually fly to a nearby tree branch to eat. #BirdOfTheDay #FeedingTime #Birds #Photography #EastCoastKin
A black-capped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) perched on a feeder with a seed in its mouth. It's a small bird with a black cap and bib; white cheeks; gray back, wings, and tail; brown sides; and whitish belly.
January 21, 2026 at 1:27 AM
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dinamitteros.bsky.social
Monumento Nacional Vermilion Cliffs en el norte de Arizona.
January 20, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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albatrossity.bsky.social
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #LongBeaks, any bird with a Long Beak.

Long-billed Curlew, California 2018

#Birds #NaturePhotography #Nature #Wildlife #BirdPhotography #Shorebirds #Waders
Brown bird with long downcurved beak and cinnamon-colored underwing linings, flying against a blue ocean background
January 14, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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dptbirder.bsky.social
A 5MR means slower birding, and you tend to notice things a little bit better!

The elusive orange crown! As this bird is molting, you can observe the patch of orange that gives this bird its namesake

Orange-crowed Warbler 📷🌿🪶
Orange crowned warbler showing orange crown
January 16, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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plantpowered1971.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 2:21 AM