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Joshua Wood
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Another take on autumn street lamps
Autumn trees illuminated by glowing golden orange street light in the dusky twilight
November 6, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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A few more street lamps
Full moon breaking through clouds above campus paths, illuminated lamppost, evergreen trees, and distant mountain silhouette at twilight. Curved campus pathway at dusk with lit lampposts and autumn trees against a cloudy evening sky.
November 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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I love when street lamps illuminate the autumn leaves at dusk.
Evening campus path lined with illuminated lampposts, autumn trees with golden foliage, and people walking in the distance. Dusk campus pathway covered in autumn leaves between brick and glass buildings, with colorful fall trees illuminated by street lamps. Tree with vibrant orange autumn leaves illuminated at dusk, lichen-covered trunk, lit building windows visible in background. Twilight campus scene with illuminated lampposts along pathways, autumn trees framing a dramatic cloudy sky, leaves covering the ground.
November 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Washington is alright I guess.
A twilight view across a park with fall foliage and evergreen trees; the moon is visible in the distance under a purple sky over a snow-capped mountain peak. Forest tree line at twilight beneath a purple sky with pink and orange clouds near horizon. A green hillside with campus buildings and autumn trees in the middle ground with a mountain range under dramatic twilight sky in the distance. An open field at twilight with the moon overhead; evergreens and autumn trees frame a distant snow-capped mountain under purple and pink sky.
November 5, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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perg
A closeup photo of a tan pug with his bottom front teeth caught on his upper lip
November 3, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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Hiked Angel’s Rest with @joshcprice.bsky.social today and did not manage to stay warm or dry. That is to say, a classic Pacific Northwest adventure!
An expansive view of the Columbia River Gorge from Angel’s Rest Two men in rain gear smiling for a selfie with the Columbia River in the background A man standing on a hiking trail with his hands in the pockets of his rain jacket framed by large boulders with yellow shrubs and evergreen trees in the distance A man standing standing on an outcropping of rock in the distance, with evergreen trees and hills in the in the background
October 26, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Anyway, here are some frogs to wrap up the day.
A person in the distance holds a sign that says "HOPE" below a frog illustration A smiling person in a fleece frog suit and sunglasses holds a sign that reads "this too shall pass" Three people walk away from the camera as an inflatable frog dances in the park. Two signs read "FROGS NOT FASCISM," "RESISTANCE MELTS ICE" A green frog puppet holds a U.S. flag in one hand and its other hand in the air. Two small signs hang on a string that read "NO" and "KINGS"
October 19, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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A few more street portraits. If you look hard you might catch my daughter and I behind the camera flash in the mirror in the first image. This was her second No Kings protest. Trump was first running for office the year she was born.
A woman sits in a tree, smiling for the camera and holding a sign that reads "I was here January 21st, 2017 and I haven't changed my mind." A mirror attached to the tree shows protesters on a sidewalk and the flash of a camera. A person in a Guy Fawkes and an upside down U.S. flag poses for a portrait with a shaka sign hand gesture. Two women pose for a street portrait. One is dressed like a queen of hearts and holds a sign that reads "only queens" with hearts surrounding the text. Two people in a vehicle smile behind the windshield. One holds up a sign through the open sunroof that reads "too high a price"
October 19, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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Lots of funny, creative signs, too. People are really getting into it. I guess they have a lot to work with.
A woman holds a sign with four panels: two photos of Stephen Miller with captions "this man needs therapy", an illustration of lady liberty that reads "girl, hold my earrings," and the "we the people are PISSED" A person holds a sign with a depiction of Jesus whispering "he is on the list" A man holds a sign that reads "Bashar AI Trump" with a Grok-generated image of Trump looking into a mirror and Bashar al-Assad staring back at him. I person in a raven costume holds a sign that reads "nevermore"
October 19, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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Thousands of every day Americans turned out to protest the Trump administration and its actions. Vancouver is just across the Columbia river from Portland, Oregon. @indivisiblegv.bsky.social is estimating 9–12K. I have some great photos of the crowds, but will save those for another time.
A woman in an inflatable eagle costume smiles and holds a sign that reads "we the people no kings" A person in an inflatable bear costume stands in front of a group of protesters. One sign reads "No Führer" Protesters marching away from the camera. A person in a pink dress and a frog hat holds a sign that reads "my dad fought against fascists and so will I," with a photo of a young WWII veteran. A woman in a cat mask holds two signs: "stop the power grab," and "It's so bad even introverts are here. Silence is compliance"
October 19, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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So many happy inflatable protesters. The mood was upbeat and emphatic.
A hippo, a unicorn, a giraffe, and a t-rex. Signs read: no kings and no fascism. The t-rex holds a second no kings sign in its mouth. A person in an inflatable shark costume sitting in a wheelchair Two people in inflatable shark costumes. Signs read: "I wish I was paid to be here" and "USA proudly saying no kings since 1776" Two people in inflatable frog costumes. One holds a sign that reads "If your voice held no power they wouldn't try to silence you."
October 19, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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I photographed #NoKings today in Vancouver, WA. This was a particularly fun one. Current events may be dire, but you would’t know it from the joyful thousands in the streets. This feels like something different.
A person in an inflatable raccoon suit stands by a tree talking on the phone through the fabric A group of protesters with a person in an inflatable dragon costume in the foreground A smiling person inside an inflatable costume. Behind them a sign reads 'RIBBIT. RESIST. REPEAT. NO HOPE WITHOUT HOPE' with a frog illustration A motion blur flash photo of a tree with protesters in the background, and a sign that reads “UNTRUMP THE WORLD”
October 19, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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In case y’all were wondering, Portland has always been this way. Here’s a pic I took in 2021.
Two people dressed in inflatable unicorn costumes holding signs that read “no love 4 nazis”
October 10, 2025 at 5:27 AM
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Enhance
A snow-capped mountain peak illuminated by soft pink alpenglow stands centered against a pastel twilight sky. The sky transitions from cool gray-blue at the top to delicate rose and pink tones at the horizon. Multiple layers of dark blue mountain ridges recede into the distance, with a silhouetted treeline of evergreen conifers spanning the lower third of the frame. An open meadow stretches across the foreground in shadow, completing this serene blue hour landscape.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
October 9, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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Managed to squeeze the full moon and Mount Hood into the same shot.
A twilight landscape at dusk with a full moon hanging in the pale blue sky above. Dark silhouettes of evergreen trees line the left side, while a snow-capped mountain peak rises on the right horizon. The sky transitions from soft blue to warm peach and orange tones near the horizon, with layers of distant mountain ridges visible in the middle distance. An open meadow stretches across the foreground.
October 9, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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Did you notice the pathname in the URL? What's up with that...
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/09/enforcing-the-death-penalty-laws-in-the-district-of-columbia-to-deter-and-punish-the-most-heinous-crimes/
September 25, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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My rapture outfit.
Canadian peacekeeper in 1976 wearing the distinctive UN blue helmet
September 23, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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Got to see The Lost Boys in 35mm at Hollywood Theatre in Portland last night. Epic. @alexwinter.com
The Lost Boys cast photo
September 9, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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I’ve barely looked at the images on my camera this year, much less edited them. Here are a few I liked from UFO Fest in May.
A black and white photo of a group of people at a street festival, many wearing tinfoil hats. A high-contrast black and white photo of a street festival with caution tape in the foreground and the silhouette of two people sitting on the curb next to a tree. Four figures dressed as large hammers retreat ln the street in the distance.
September 6, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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Look who I found down in Florida!

w/ @searls.bsky.social and Chris Nelson
Three men smiling for a selfie in an elegant hotel hallway with columns and hanging lanterns visible in the background. The group includes a man in a polo shirt on the left, a man with glasses wearing a graphic t-shirt in the center, and a bearded man in a black shirt on the right.
August 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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@taylorotwell.bsky.social takes the stage at #Laracon to cap off day 1 on Tuesday. What a crowd.
A black and white photograph of a large concert venue filled with audience members, featuring a stage with large video screens displaying "Taylor Otwell" and a man standing at a podium.
July 30, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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rofl, labelers ftw
The reply to the former post, hidden and labeled as a possible twitter screenshot lol
June 17, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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(For those who do not subscribe to skywatch)
A screenshot of the original post, but with the quoted post hidden and labeled as a fundraising link.
June 17, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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In uplifting news, the family of Moises Sotelo has surpassed their initial $75K funding goal, but they will likely need more to fight a protracted legal battle. His daughter posted a touching Father’s Day message on Instagram yesterday. Please help them out if you can.

gofund.me/224ada62
A man and woman posing together at an award ceremony, smiling at the camera. Father’s Day this year was a little different, behind an acrylic glass and his grey sweat suit, no hugs, no cards and no flowers. Feliz día del padre al hombre mas humilde, trabajador, honesto, fuerte y determinado que e podido conocer en esta vida. Nadie te alcanzará padre mío, eres nuestro pilar y nuestra fuerza, gracias a Dios que lo que me has enseñado en mis 26 años de vida, puedo usarlo en estos momentos para seguir luchando este caso y volver abrazarte y no nada más verte por medio de una pared de cristal. Todo lo que me has enseñado se refleja en momentos como estos, gracias por todo mi viejito hermoso, payasito ❤️ Please hug your dad’s extra tight today. You’re lucky. The Situation On June 12, 2025, early in the morning, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained Moises Sotelo, a loving father and community pillar, on his way to work at his vineyard management business, Novo Start Vineyard Service, in Newberg, Oregon. Moises is known throughout the Willamette Valley for providing more than 20 years of expertise in local vineyards. He has earned respect and admiration from growers, winemakers, and workers alike. In 2020, Moises was honored by the Oregon Wine Board with its annual Vineyard Excellence Award. His sudden detention has left his family emotionally devastated and facing immediate legal battles. A man (obviously a father) making a goofy surprised face at a massive bowl of food.
June 17, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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Probably about a mile of protesters, both sides of the street. Plus another large group down by the waterfront. Not bad for Vancouver.
June 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM