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J Petram
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Father of two adult sons
#amateur_photographer
#sourdough_baker
#Home_miller
#atheist
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J Petram @jpetram.bsky.social · Apr 19
Beautiful sunset tonight.

#Seattle #Alki #Photography #Sunset #Nikon
The sun dropping behind the Olympic mountains, looking across Puget Sound with a pier and people as a shadow in the foreground. There are dark clouds, crossing the sky with blue above and golden colors below.
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Did a day trip up to Victoria BC last weekend and the group wanted to do Butchart Gardens. My first time visiting "in season". Such a beautiful place.

#Nikon #photography #landscape #VictoriaBC #ButchartGardens
September 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Had dinner down on the waterfront tonight and then spent a couple hours shooting whatever looked cool to me.

#Seattle #Waterfront #Sunset #AfterDark #TheStadiums #Photography #Nikon #LongExposure
August 23, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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My last shot from yesterday to share. One of the colorful pools near paint pots. Would’ve been nice if the wind hadn’t been blowing so hard and the surface was calm, but you take you get.

#Photography #YellowstoneNationalPark #Geothermal #Nikon
A vivid photograph of a geothermal hot spring featuring a deep, crystal-clear turquoise pool at the center, surrounded by mineral terraces in shades of orange, rust, and white. The spring is set in a barren, sandy area with sparse grass and dead tree remains near the edges. In the background, a dense forest of tall green pine trees lines the horizon beneath a bright blue sky filled with scattered, fluffy white clouds. Captured with a Nikon Z9 at 17.5mm, f/6.3, 1/1000s, the image highlights the vibrant colors and natural beauty of the thermal landscape.
August 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Here is a shot from Yellowstone National Park that I really liked. A friend suggested that I change it to black-and-white. It was only done in Photos on an iPad. I’ll try again with Lightroom.

Thoughts? opinions?

#Photography #Landscape #YellowstoneNP #Nikon #BlackAndWhite
A dramatic black-and-white photograph of a barren, desolate landscape filled with tall, dead trees stripped of their branches. The cracked, dry ground is scattered with fallen limbs and minimal vegetation, suggesting a harsh environment—possibly a geothermal area or the aftermath of a fire. Long shadows stretch across the ground, cast by the stark, skeletal tree trunks. In the distance, the land opens up toward a flat horizon under a sky filled with scattered clouds. Captured with a Nikon Z9 at 14mm, f/6.3, 1/6400s, the wide-angle view emphasizes the starkness and solitude of the scene. A color photograph of a stark geothermal landscape with tall, dead trees standing in mineral-rich, cracked earth. The ground is bleached white and tan, with scattered vegetation and fallen branches. The trees, stripped of foliage and bark, appear ghostly against the vibrant blue sky filled with scattered clouds. In the distance, a dark tree line marks the boundary of the barren zone. The image conveys a sense of harsh beauty and environmental extremes. Captured with a Nikon Z9 at 14mm, f/6.3, 1/6400s.
August 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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I went out for a drive yesterday and ended up going through parts of Yellowstone National Park. Had a rental lens that I wanted to try out in that environment.
#Photography #Landscapes #YellowstoneNP #Nikon
A wide-angle landscape photograph of a lush green valley with a winding river cutting through tall grasses and shrubs. The valley is flanked by forested hills, with one hillside partially cleared or recovering from disturbance. Puffy white clouds float across a vibrant blue sky, casting soft shadows on the landscape. The scene is peaceful and natural, captured using a Nikon Z9 with a 14mm lens at f/16 and 1/800 second exposure. A tranquil landscape photo showing a calm reflective pond in the foreground, surrounded by lush green grass and a vast open meadow. The water mirrors the blue sky and scattered white clouds above. In the distance, a dense forest covers gently sloping hills, and a mountain rises on the left. A few ducks glide across the pond’s surface. A pine branch extends into the frame from the upper right. The image was taken with a Nikon Z9 at 16mm, f/16, 1/1250s, capturing fine detail and vibrant natural colors under bright daylight. A serene landscape photo showing a still, narrow water channel reflecting the sky and nearby vegetation. The scene is framed by evergreen trees on both sides, creating a natural window that looks out onto a broad grassy meadow and forested mountain in the background. A lone, curved tree trunk leans over the water, adding visual interest. The sky is blue with scattered clouds, and the lighting is bright and clear. Captured with a Nikon Z9 at 22mm, f/16, 1/500s. A telephoto image of a lone elk standing in the middle of a gently flowing river, surrounded by a peaceful natural setting. The elk is partially submerged, facing to the left, with its reflection visible in the water. The far riverbank is lined with tall grasses and purple wildflowers, with dense green trees rising behind. The scene is brightly lit by midday sun. Captured with a Nikon Z9 at 600mm, f/16, 1/160s, the photo emphasizes the calm, remote feel of the wilderness.
August 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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MUST WATCH: Oceanside CA: Militarized DHS (HSI) smashed windows, assault rifles drawn, tossed flashbangs and sent drones into the apartment which had 2 kids inside. They then told neighbors they were going to use tear gas, and they’d probably be exposed. Please share widely. WTF
June 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Got a chance to download the full res and adjust the lighting. Pretty happy for a first try at these little guys. My spirit animal!
#Hummingbird #Nikon #Photography #SummerInSeattle #Birds #BackyardPhotography
A hummingbird hovers in midair, feeding from a red and white plastic nectar feeder. Its wings are spread wide, frozen in motion, and its beak is inserted into one of the feeder’s ports. The background is a smooth green gradient, suggesting a natural outdoor setting. Tiny droplets or particles are suspended in the air, and the photo is signed “2025 – Jordan Petram” in the bottom right corner.
June 22, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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Decided to capture some hummingbirds at the feeder today.

#hummingbirds #SeattleSummer #photography #Nikon #birds
June 21, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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I made two sourdough loaves for my son last week and two loaves for my parents this week. I was comparing the pictures of the four loaves and think my consistency has gotten pretty good.
#Sourdough #Bread #HomeMilledFlour
May 29, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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Went on a day trip to Bremerton today. Beautiful day!
#Photography #Nikon #Bremerton #Washington #Fountains #MountRainier
Snow-covered Mount Rainier rises prominently in the background under a clear blue sky, with a forested shoreline and several boats, including a ferry, visible on the calm waters of Puget Sound in the foreground. Large, cone-shaped bronze structures serve as cascading fountains, with water flowing smoothly over their curved surfaces into a shallow reflective pool, surrounded by lush landscaping and colorful foliage under a bright sky. A vibrant garden scene featuring two large cone-shaped fountains topped with clear water spheres from which water flows, surrounded by a paved walkway, colorful flowering bushes, and lush green trees, with a view of Puget Sound and the distant shoreline in the background.
May 25, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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Beautiful sunset tonight.

#Seattle #Alki #Photography #Sunset #Nikon
The sun dropping behind the Olympic mountains, looking across Puget Sound with a pier and people as a shadow in the foreground. There are dark clouds, crossing the sky with blue above and golden colors below.
April 19, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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Sorry, not good at using AI, but I've been thinking of this one for a while now...

The next Tesla model to drop.
April 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Why do we have to look to places like Jalopnik to get honest reporting?

" Beyond the lack of demand, Elon Musk's decision to cozy up to Donald Trump and open DOGE — an organization that has systematically disassembled multiple public institutions that millions of American citizens ...
Tesla Sitting On Thousands Of Unsold Cybertrucks As It Stops Accepting Its Own Cars As Trade-Ins - Jalopnik
Tesla can't find buyers for the current backlog of nearly 2,400, or $200 million worth of Cybertrucks, despite claiming over a million orders were received.
www.jalopnik.com
April 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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March 13, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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March 28, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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A very long shot of a couple orcas swimming in Elliott Bay today.

#Orca #Seattle #Photography #Nikon
March 28, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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TODAY JUST OUTSIDE MEMPHIS… huge anti-Elon protest outside a Tesla dealership in Bartlett…
March 22, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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I don’t see how, unless our entire profession stands shoulder-to-shoulder in unity, we successfully push back against this effort to break our profession and our democracy.

Cowering & compromising won’t work. He is attacking us for the success of our work.

www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY SUBJECT:      Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court Lawyers
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March 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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@schumer.senate.gov
you need to step down now. You have no idea how to fight the fight we are in and you have just given over the entire US government to a Russian asset.

At this point, America may be lost and you're the one who set the charge that sank it.

I'm beyond disgusted.
March 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Are we great yet?
March 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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Share if you agree. 🇨🇦 🇲🇽
March 9, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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March 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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I found this one to be just too funny 😂🤣
March 2, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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So tomorrow is the one day blackout. I was reading a great article that points out that a one day block out when averaged over the quarter won’t even be viewable. It’s time for people to stop all discretionary spending for as long as you can not a day not a week but maybe months.
jpetram.bsky.social J Petram @jpetram.bsky.social · Jan 27
I’m bringing this one back to the top.

Seriously folks, no discretionary spending. One, It will allow you to create a financial buffer which it’s looking more and more like we’re all going to need. Two, it will hurt the companies that support Trump.

Support local whenever you can.
jpetram.bsky.social J Petram @jpetram.bsky.social · Dec 21
Come January 20th, no discretionary spending for as long as each individual can go. Only buy from small owner operated shops.

If the Right wants a war, let’s give them one.
February 28, 2025 at 5:09 AM