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Ron Wheeler
@ronwheelerphoto.com
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#Photographer- Travel/Cityscape/Urban Landscape. Digital Artist.
Grumpy GenXer - IT Data Engineer Tech nerd. 80s alternative music. No DMs please.

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Ron Wheeler @ronwheelerphoto.com · Nov 16
Hello, Hello - happy to be here as I migrate my stuff from "the other site".

This account is a combo of two accounts, mainly #photography, #python, #SQLServer, and anything that is aggravating to me.

Here's a photo from #London back in 2020, just before Covid hit.
Long exposure photo of The London Eye illuminated in pink, with adjacent buildings displaying blue and green lights, reflecting over the Thames River at night.
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I don’t often sit down for long interviews, but when I do, I try to make them worth your time.

This conversation with USANews covers my journey in photography — the missteps, the turning points, and the realities of making a living with a camera.

Read it here:

usanews.com/newsroom/ins...
Inside the Lens: Marco Secchi on Building a Photography Career | USA News
From Venice’s cobbled streets to international publications, Marco Secchi shares his journey of blending artistry with business acumen.
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August 13, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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I have taken this cue from Scalzi for several years. When I hit milestones, I donate something to a charity I care about.

If you can manage it, make it a habit. It doesn't have to be much, just do it.
scalzi.com John Scalzi @scalzi.com · Mar 12
Holy cow, 300,000 followers on Bluesky! This is amazing. Thank you for following me. I love each and every one of you. To celebrate 300K, I have donated to THREE organizations: @aclu.org, @hrc.org, and Al Otro Lado, all on the front lines of rights here in the US. Proud to be here with you. Onward!
March 12, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Morning peeps #ThoughtForTheDay
March 11, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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"Sorry, chief, the guy got away. He drove through a puddle and then into a car wash, then over one relatively shallow pothole, and we just couldn't follow. Because, y'know, our cybertruck rusted and fell apart and then caught fire. But we'll catch him next time! Hail Elon!"
February 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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#NationalParkService

Grand Canyon Milky Way from summer 2024. We were up there a few days before the clouds left and then I was literally a happy camper.
February 25, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Panoramic view of our daughter's wedding in 2023 - Harbor House Inn in Northern California.

#Stunday #Photography #Coastal #California
Panoramic view of a coastal landscape in Northern California with rocky formations, ocean waves, and lush greenery under a cloudy sky.
February 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Fantastic forests and waterfalls. You would not think its in Spain.

My Northern Spain Photo Tour 2025 still has 2 spots left - and I would love for you to join.

Here is why it’s special:

kaihornung.com/northern-spa...
February 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Great idea 💯
February 18, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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Sometimes I take macro shots.

#MacroMonday #photography #PhotographersofBluesky
Close-up of a cactus segment featuring sharp, golden spines surrounded by a fuzzy, white substance against a blurred green background.
February 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Another suggestion for new Blue Sky photography folks...

As soon as you create your profile, upload photographs and/or posts — probably before you start following folks.

I check every profile that follows me to decide if I'll follow back. But if your page is empty I don't have much to go on! :-)
February 16, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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Dear the rest of the world: You should absolutely not see the US as reliable for anything at this point, shit, none of us on the inside think we're reliable for anything right now either, you're definitely not alone
February 14, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Happy Valentine’s Day.

Portable air compressor got it to 24psi. Drove 3 miles to Discount Tire - still under warranty - one tire available. $60 to renew warranty - I got off lucky 😉
February 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Take from a car show back in 2022.

I’m not a car guy, but I think this is a 1957 Ford Fairlane. 🧐
A man stands in behind a bright red classic car, capturing the essence of vintage automotive style and nostalgia.
February 13, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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#BlueSkyArtShow #Reflections
#EastCoastKin NYC
February 8, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Reflections in The Bean - Chicago 2023

#blueskyartshow #reflections #bluesky #photography #Chicago #TheBean
Reflection of a cityscape and people on a cloudy day in The Bean, a large, mirror-like sculpture, in Chicago. Skyscrapers and tourists are distorted across the shiny, curved surface, creating a dynamic and abstract view of the urban environment.
February 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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The 25 de Abril Bridge in Lisbon, Portugal.

#photography #Portugal #TravelPhotography #BridgePhotos
A black and white photograph depicting a bridge spanning a river, showcasing its architectural elegance and serene surroundings.
February 8, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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The folks at Tor Books have made this collateral for The Shattering Peace and BY LAW I am required to show it to you. please note I am proclaimed at all as an "acclaimed science fiction master," which is wording I ABSOLUTELY DID NOT bribe them to put in
The cover (with spaceships! And planets!) of The Shattering Peace, painted by John Harris, who is awesome, and also this collateral piece says that the book is coming on September 16, 2025, so hang in there for another eight months, folks, it'll be worth it, I promise Here's the jacket text describing the book: "After a decade, acclaimed science fiction master John Scalzi returns to the galaxy of the Old Man's War series with the long awaited seventh book, The Shattering Peace "THE PEACE IS SHATTERING "For a decade, peace has reigned in interstellar space. A tripartate agreement between the Colonial Union, the Earth, and the alien Conclave has kept the forces of war at bay, even when some would have preferred to return to the fighting and struggle of former times. For now, more sensible heads have prevailed – and have even championed unity. "But now, there is a new force that threatens the hard-maintained peace: The Consu, the most advanced intelligent species humans have ever met, are on the cusp of a species-defining civil war. This war is between Consu factions... but nothing the Consu ever do is just about them. The Colonial Union, the Earth and the Conclave have been unwillingly dragged into the conflict, in the most surprising of ways. "Gretchen Trujillo is a mid-level diplomat, working in an unimportant part of the Colonial Union bureaucracy. But when she is called to take part in a secret mission involving representatives from every powerful faction in space, what she finds there has the chance to redefine the destinies of humans and aliens alike... or destroy them forever."
February 5, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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A different view from outside The Louvre, taken in 2020.

#photography #Paris #Landmark
A black and white photograph of the pyramids of The Louvre showing the sleek windows, emphasizing its architectural design.
February 3, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Took this pic with my iPhone while out for a walk the other night.

Came to a place where the road crosses train tracks. Saw a train coming through the mist off in the distance. Snapped this as it went by.

I dunno, man. I love this pic. I’m an impossible self-critic. This one… this one, I love.
February 3, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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A mirror image of the Humber Bridge at sunset. See #alt-text #alttext for full description.

#hull #yorkshire #travel #sunset #humberbridge #photography #stunday #art
A mirror image of the Humber Bridge at sunset. This photo shows the bridge and the Humber Estuary reflected on itself to create a loop. Taken at sunset with the blue sky turning yellow. Whispy clouds complete the image.
February 2, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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San Francisco skyline with Golden Gate Bridge in foreground - taken in 2021.

#Stunday #Photography #SanFrancisco
Golden Gate Bridge with suspension cables in foreground, with city of San Francisco skyline in background
February 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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This is Indy.

He’s not a fan of football.

Or humans.

#Caterday #Cats
A cat sitting in front of a television screen, Unapproved at what’s on the screen.
February 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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I am super happy and excited with how well this turned out. It is a 190mp image printed on FineArt Tapestry material, wrapped on a custom made frame (Yes, I'm learning minimal woodworking), and now sitting on our wall! It is 250cm x 96cm. It's like we're on the Peyto lookout from our living room.
large print of peyto lake lookout with turquoise glacier melt lake with huge mountians all around and pine forests.
January 31, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Got my tickets!! See you in Atlanta. 😀
simplemindsmusic.bsky.social Simple Minds @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social · Jan 31
Tickets for Simple Minds’ Alive & Kicking Tour are available now!

Join Simple Minds across North America this year, with very special guests Soft Cell and Modern English.

🎟️ www.simpleminds.com/tour/
January 31, 2025 at 9:07 PM