Peter Staadecker
@peterstaadecker.bsky.social
Sometimes photographer, author (find my books on Amazon etc.), kayaker, and a few other odds and ends.
This is from my new 2026 Calendar of Weirdness.
This page in memory of Wilhelmina and Ernestine Sheep, lost at sea, after their iceberg was destroyed in a collision with a steamship, April 1912.
#collage #photography #sheep #calendar #maritimedisaster #seafaring #seafaringsheep #digitalediting
This page in memory of Wilhelmina and Ernestine Sheep, lost at sea, after their iceberg was destroyed in a collision with a steamship, April 1912.
#collage #photography #sheep #calendar #maritimedisaster #seafaring #seafaringsheep #digitalediting
December 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
This is from my new 2026 Calendar of Weirdness.
This page in memory of Wilhelmina and Ernestine Sheep, lost at sea, after their iceberg was destroyed in a collision with a steamship, April 1912.
#collage #photography #sheep #calendar #maritimedisaster #seafaring #seafaringsheep #digitalediting
This page in memory of Wilhelmina and Ernestine Sheep, lost at sea, after their iceberg was destroyed in a collision with a steamship, April 1912.
#collage #photography #sheep #calendar #maritimedisaster #seafaring #seafaringsheep #digitalediting
Night Shift Snow Bunnies!
I'm elated. These guys have been so shy.
#snow #winter #cottontail #wildlifephotography #garden #nature #naturephotography
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1. Past Trauma:
These guys are far more shy and elusive than their ....
1/n ...
I'm elated. These guys have been so shy.
#snow #winter #cottontail #wildlifephotography #garden #nature #naturephotography
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1. Past Trauma:
These guys are far more shy and elusive than their ....
1/n ...
December 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Night Shift Snow Bunnies!
I'm elated. These guys have been so shy.
#snow #winter #cottontail #wildlifephotography #garden #nature #naturephotography
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1. Past Trauma:
These guys are far more shy and elusive than their ....
1/n ...
I'm elated. These guys have been so shy.
#snow #winter #cottontail #wildlifephotography #garden #nature #naturephotography
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1. Past Trauma:
These guys are far more shy and elusive than their ....
1/n ...
The three French hens were a bust 'cause the cat got one (cat says feathers stuck to his whiskers is circumstantial evidence only).The eight maids a milking were ridiculous. Who drinks so much milk? But the ma - chine to clear my drive - way 🎶was much appreciated.
December 11, 2025 at 1:07 AM
The three French hens were a bust 'cause the cat got one (cat says feathers stuck to his whiskers is circumstantial evidence only).The eight maids a milking were ridiculous. Who drinks so much milk? But the ma - chine to clear my drive - way 🎶was much appreciated.
Got a new review today for "The Twelve Man Bilbo Choir." I think this means they liked it. (Though they might be crying because they're still waiting for their tires ... 😉)
#bookreviews #WhatTheTiredAreReading
#bookreviews #WhatTheTiredAreReading
November 13, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Got a new review today for "The Twelve Man Bilbo Choir." I think this means they liked it. (Though they might be crying because they're still waiting for their tires ... 😉)
#bookreviews #WhatTheTiredAreReading
#bookreviews #WhatTheTiredAreReading
One of the early evening diners in Chez Staadecker's Outdoor Tavern.
#vegan #organic #restaurants #MonocultureMyAss
#vegan #organic #restaurants #MonocultureMyAss
October 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
One of the early evening diners in Chez Staadecker's Outdoor Tavern.
#vegan #organic #restaurants #MonocultureMyAss
#vegan #organic #restaurants #MonocultureMyAss
A very long thread 🧵 about the joys of watching paint ... er no ... er well, you'll just have to read it, because this topic can't be rushed.
This is Benjamin #Tree and he's been a problem child ...
1/n
This is Benjamin #Tree and he's been a problem child ...
1/n
October 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A very long thread 🧵 about the joys of watching paint ... er no ... er well, you'll just have to read it, because this topic can't be rushed.
This is Benjamin #Tree and he's been a problem child ...
1/n
This is Benjamin #Tree and he's been a problem child ...
1/n
October 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Celebration of #fall / #autumn . Silky field #ants (maybe) enjoying #rowanberries (aka Mountain Ash berries) in my #garden. This is at the limits of my live (I mean the insect live, not me live) in the field #macrophotography with my gear.
September 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Celebration of #fall / #autumn . Silky field #ants (maybe) enjoying #rowanberries (aka Mountain Ash berries) in my #garden. This is at the limits of my live (I mean the insect live, not me live) in the field #macrophotography with my gear.
September 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
#Ethics multiple choice.
Hypothetically, suppose Mrs. S. and I were given a box of lovely #chocolate #truffles, without a clear key to what the flavours are. Suppose that as an exercise in abnormal restraint and for mutual #fairness we agree to eat only two each per day.
....
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Hypothetically, suppose Mrs. S. and I were given a box of lovely #chocolate #truffles, without a clear key to what the flavours are. Suppose that as an exercise in abnormal restraint and for mutual #fairness we agree to eat only two each per day.
....
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August 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM
#Ethics multiple choice.
Hypothetically, suppose Mrs. S. and I were given a box of lovely #chocolate #truffles, without a clear key to what the flavours are. Suppose that as an exercise in abnormal restraint and for mutual #fairness we agree to eat only two each per day.
....
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Hypothetically, suppose Mrs. S. and I were given a box of lovely #chocolate #truffles, without a clear key to what the flavours are. Suppose that as an exercise in abnormal restraint and for mutual #fairness we agree to eat only two each per day.
....
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August 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
August 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
#cat #damnedcat #CatsofBluesky #SkyCats
For clarity, my record is better. Mrs. S. got smacked. By Zulu cat, of course. Sigh.
For clarity, my record is better. Mrs. S. got smacked. By Zulu cat, of course. Sigh.
July 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
#cat #damnedcat #CatsofBluesky #SkyCats
For clarity, my record is better. Mrs. S. got smacked. By Zulu cat, of course. Sigh.
For clarity, my record is better. Mrs. S. got smacked. By Zulu cat, of course. Sigh.
I made prelim. notes for a series of "Baron" #shortstories on my #author Facebook page in 2024. Gathered them into my #blog this weekend. May some day flesh them out. Still thinking.
#writing #reading #sketches #illustrated #illustratedstories #stories #dalle3
blog.staadecker.com/2025/06/22/t...
#writing #reading #sketches #illustrated #illustratedstories #stories #dalle3
blog.staadecker.com/2025/06/22/t...
June 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I made prelim. notes for a series of "Baron" #shortstories on my #author Facebook page in 2024. Gathered them into my #blog this weekend. May some day flesh them out. Still thinking.
#writing #reading #sketches #illustrated #illustratedstories #stories #dalle3
blog.staadecker.com/2025/06/22/t...
#writing #reading #sketches #illustrated #illustratedstories #stories #dalle3
blog.staadecker.com/2025/06/22/t...
So the trusty ancient #nikon #d5300 is back from repairs. I took it into the #garden and fired off some test shots. Seems good again.
Best seen large.
#photography #AfterTheRain #clematis #yew #lilacs #YewWhoAreOnTheRoad #ivy
Best seen large.
#photography #AfterTheRain #clematis #yew #lilacs #YewWhoAreOnTheRoad #ivy
June 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
So the trusty ancient #nikon #d5300 is back from repairs. I took it into the #garden and fired off some test shots. Seems good again.
Best seen large.
#photography #AfterTheRain #clematis #yew #lilacs #YewWhoAreOnTheRoad #ivy
Best seen large.
#photography #AfterTheRain #clematis #yew #lilacs #YewWhoAreOnTheRoad #ivy
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My writing collaborator is demanding a short story about his people. Perhaps sparked by the teacup design.
#reading #writing #author #cat #shortstory
My writing collaborator is demanding a short story about his people. Perhaps sparked by the teacup design.
#reading #writing #author #cat #shortstory
May 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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My writing collaborator is demanding a short story about his people. Perhaps sparked by the teacup design.
#reading #writing #author #cat #shortstory
My writing collaborator is demanding a short story about his people. Perhaps sparked by the teacup design.
#reading #writing #author #cat #shortstory
My greenwashing award for the month goes to .... drumroll ... Brother Printers.
#environment #landfill #recycling #spam #greenwashing #green #MerchantsofSpam #brotherprinters #printercartridges #printers
#environment #landfill #recycling #spam #greenwashing #green #MerchantsofSpam #brotherprinters #printercartridges #printers
April 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
My greenwashing award for the month goes to .... drumroll ... Brother Printers.
#environment #landfill #recycling #spam #greenwashing #green #MerchantsofSpam #brotherprinters #printercartridges #printers
#environment #landfill #recycling #spam #greenwashing #green #MerchantsofSpam #brotherprinters #printercartridges #printers
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And here's the (grumpy, I guess with good reason) statue of Mrs. Chippy next to the grave of his beloved Chippy McNish in Karori Cemetry, Wellington, New Zealand. Photo via Wikipedia.
#cat #shackelton #exploration #antarctic #expedition #wwi #southgeorgia #theboss #endurance #newzealand
And here's the (grumpy, I guess with good reason) statue of Mrs. Chippy next to the grave of his beloved Chippy McNish in Karori Cemetry, Wellington, New Zealand. Photo via Wikipedia.
#cat #shackelton #exploration #antarctic #expedition #wwi #southgeorgia #theboss #endurance #newzealand
April 16, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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And here's the (grumpy, I guess with good reason) statue of Mrs. Chippy next to the grave of his beloved Chippy McNish in Karori Cemetry, Wellington, New Zealand. Photo via Wikipedia.
#cat #shackelton #exploration #antarctic #expedition #wwi #southgeorgia #theboss #endurance #newzealand
And here's the (grumpy, I guess with good reason) statue of Mrs. Chippy next to the grave of his beloved Chippy McNish in Karori Cemetry, Wellington, New Zealand. Photo via Wikipedia.
#cat #shackelton #exploration #antarctic #expedition #wwi #southgeorgia #theboss #endurance #newzealand
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If you want to know more about Mrs. Chippy ... I put a few paras in the same blog as Trim the Cat - blog.staadecker.com/2024/07/18/t... .
The photo is of Mrs. Chippy on the shoulder of stowaway, Perce Blackborrow; by expedition photographer Frank Hurley via Wikipedia.
#cat
If you want to know more about Mrs. Chippy ... I put a few paras in the same blog as Trim the Cat - blog.staadecker.com/2024/07/18/t... .
The photo is of Mrs. Chippy on the shoulder of stowaway, Perce Blackborrow; by expedition photographer Frank Hurley via Wikipedia.
#cat
April 16, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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If you want to know more about Mrs. Chippy ... I put a few paras in the same blog as Trim the Cat - blog.staadecker.com/2024/07/18/t... .
The photo is of Mrs. Chippy on the shoulder of stowaway, Perce Blackborrow; by expedition photographer Frank Hurley via Wikipedia.
#cat
If you want to know more about Mrs. Chippy ... I put a few paras in the same blog as Trim the Cat - blog.staadecker.com/2024/07/18/t... .
The photo is of Mrs. Chippy on the shoulder of stowaway, Perce Blackborrow; by expedition photographer Frank Hurley via Wikipedia.
#cat
2/4
Surprise! I found that there is another expedition cat, that like Trim, has had a statue erected. This is Mrs. Chippy (she's a he), who accompanied Shackelton's famous Antarctic expedition.
#cat #shackelton #exploration #antarctic #expedition #wwi #southgeorgia #theboss #endurance
Surprise! I found that there is another expedition cat, that like Trim, has had a statue erected. This is Mrs. Chippy (she's a he), who accompanied Shackelton's famous Antarctic expedition.
#cat #shackelton #exploration #antarctic #expedition #wwi #southgeorgia #theboss #endurance
April 16, 2025 at 2:37 AM
2/4
Surprise! I found that there is another expedition cat, that like Trim, has had a statue erected. This is Mrs. Chippy (she's a he), who accompanied Shackelton's famous Antarctic expedition.
#cat #shackelton #exploration #antarctic #expedition #wwi #southgeorgia #theboss #endurance
Surprise! I found that there is another expedition cat, that like Trim, has had a statue erected. This is Mrs. Chippy (she's a he), who accompanied Shackelton's famous Antarctic expedition.
#cat #shackelton #exploration #antarctic #expedition #wwi #southgeorgia #theboss #endurance
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A month or three ago, I posted a photo from Sydney, Downunder, about Trim, the cat that accompanied cartographer and RN Captain Matthew Flinders on the first circumnavigation of Australia, and on a circumnavigation of the globe (see my blog blog.staadecker.com/2024/07/18/t... ).
#cat
A month or three ago, I posted a photo from Sydney, Downunder, about Trim, the cat that accompanied cartographer and RN Captain Matthew Flinders on the first circumnavigation of Australia, and on a circumnavigation of the globe (see my blog blog.staadecker.com/2024/07/18/t... ).
#cat
April 16, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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A month or three ago, I posted a photo from Sydney, Downunder, about Trim, the cat that accompanied cartographer and RN Captain Matthew Flinders on the first circumnavigation of Australia, and on a circumnavigation of the globe (see my blog blog.staadecker.com/2024/07/18/t... ).
#cat
A month or three ago, I posted a photo from Sydney, Downunder, about Trim, the cat that accompanied cartographer and RN Captain Matthew Flinders on the first circumnavigation of Australia, and on a circumnavigation of the globe (see my blog blog.staadecker.com/2024/07/18/t... ).
#cat
And then there's this slogan, too (from a UK bus shelter).
February 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM
And then there's this slogan, too (from a UK bus shelter).
Hi Ed, you've probably seen this image from a UK bus shelter. I've reposted it on another social medium. Just doing my small part to spread the word. 😀
February 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Hi Ed, you've probably seen this image from a UK bus shelter. I've reposted it on another social medium. Just doing my small part to spread the word. 😀