Al Bogdan
albogdan.bsky.social
Al Bogdan
@albogdan.bsky.social
Writer, Photographer, Videographer, bygone-Coder, who simply enjoys creating and exploring.

Expect nature, convention, and event photos, some writing related posts, plus just randomness.
No Kings - Ferndale, MI - October 2025
October 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Attending a wedding this past weekend when I realized nobody was taking photos! What? No way! I ran to the car and grabbed the camera. This cannot stand! Photographer friends and family: always prepared for emergency photo sessions!
October 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Busy little Downy Woodpecker in our back yard. Always fun to watch them walk up and down trees like little spiderbirds.
#Birds
September 26, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Looked out the front window on this dark and gloomy morning only to have this cheerful little goldfinch brighten the moment.
#Birds
September 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Just spent some time writing in a cabin. Walking outside into nature is so much better for focus and relaxation than taking social media breaks... so today I bring you some of that nature during my social media break.
#nature #wildflowers #photography
August 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Got out into nature this week. Always good to be without cell reception or WiFi for a few days.
#bees #nature #photography
August 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Have a great time! Wish we could afford to go this year!
August 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Opened a window last night to bring CO2 levels down only to fill the room with dirty Canadian wildfire air.

Pretty soon we're going to need computerized air filtration systems in our homes to process our air as if we live on another planet.

I miss the days you could open windows to get fresh air.
July 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Beautiful summer day to go outside for some fresh... ah, never-mind.
July 15, 2025 at 12:43 PM
In 2013 I posted on-line I was surprised that my outside CO2 reading was up to 385.

In 2020 my reading was 433.

Now in 2025 we are at 454 in my backyard.
July 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Guess I'm not the only one cutting out Amazon. Zero temptation to even look.
July 9, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Stuck this decale on my car yesterday. We're living in a time where a bit of humanist snark can feels good.
July 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Every house in our city gets a free little flag for the 4th of July. Had to adjust ours.
July 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
#NoKings
Ferndale, Michigan
June 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Spotted this guy out the window, so bright red I just had to grab the camera and capture his magnificence. #birds
May 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM
A few more photos from Mo*Con 2025 that shows some of the after-party/between-events vibe.
May 6, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Attended MoCon in Indianapolis this past weekend. Had a great time seeing old friends and making new ones. Many great discussions about writing, publishing, politics, ect. were held along with enjoying great food, beer, and conversation. Many thanks to @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social for inviting me!
May 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
White-throated sparrows, this one cosplaying a wizard, are visiting our yard this week on their way to Canada.
April 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
TIME TRAVEL PHOTO:

World Fantasy Convention back in 2012.

Mary Robinette Kowal, Aliette de Bodard, John Joseph Adams, Brandon Sanderson, Patrick Rothfuss
entertaining a crowd.
April 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Golden-Crowned Kinglet ready to zoom. #Birds
April 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
A field sparrow resting on a cold morning. #Birds
April 8, 2025 at 9:10 PM
This Song Sparrow is as ready for warmer weather as I am.
April 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Tufted Titmouse. These little guys be so damn cute! #Birds
April 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Two in perfect synchronicity.
#Birds
April 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
It made it to 45F in Michigan today, so I took a stroll with the camera. #Birds
April 6, 2025 at 7:43 PM