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J Petram
@jpetram.bsky.social
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Father of two adult sons
#amateur_photographer
#sourdough_baker
#Home_miller
#atheist
seriously woke

I only follow back if you have a profile and a posting history.

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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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I score before baking. Seriously, how much of an ear do you really?
August 26, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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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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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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Interesting that of the 70K total overdose deaths in the US each year, 250K are “from fentanyl“.
March 31, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Not sure how serious you are or the context of this so maybe I’m missing the point? But yesterday (the 28th) a group of orcas swam exactly where you took this picture on their circuit of Elliot Bay.
March 30, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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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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500g flour
350g water
19g salt
100g starter

Mix it up, let it bulk shape it and into a banneton and let it proof then bake it.

The concept is easy (like art) the hard part is in the details!
March 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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As am I and I baked to amazing sourdough loaves on Monday. I gave 1 1/2 to my son last night and the last half goes to a friend at work. I did have a small slice off one to taste. So insanely good!
March 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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My message sent.
March 13, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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Are we great yet?
March 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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Federal Reserve shows about the same.
March 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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I’ll keep looking, but here shows the average rates since 1980. At least having a year gives me a starting place.
March 9, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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Sourdough is my weekend Zen project.
March 7, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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I found this one to be just too funny 😂🤣
March 2, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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You mean this guy? So much toxic masculinity in this little puff ball with eyeliner. 🤣
March 1, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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My best image from many years ago. Haven't ever gotten another that I prefer, but you can see the resolution is nowhere near yours.
February 25, 2025 at 12:21 AM