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Ben J. (Proteros)
@proteros.bsky.social
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I'm a hobbyist nature photographer in Sydney specialising in Australian native birds and flora with interests in conservation, paleontology and ecology. 🌿💚

All my content is 100% authentic (no Gen-AI) and licensed under CC-BY-SA unless stated otherwise.
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There is still beauty in this world. Just look at the wonderful array of shapes and colours in our #Australiannativeplants

#Nature has always prevailed, and will continue on in spite of what life throws at it.

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#photography #naturephotography #plants #flora
A closeup photograph of a Mountain devil (Lambertia formosa) inflorescence among its own foliage in its natural bushland habitat. The small cluster of bright red and orange long, tubular flowers are surrounded by orange and yellow bracts. The leaves are dark green on top, pale light green and hairy underneath with a prominent midvein and downturned margins, and a tiny pointed apex or tip. Photo taken October 2025 in the Royal National Park south of Sydney A closeup photograph of the inflorescence of a yellow drumsticks (Isopogon sp.) in its natural environment. The tiny yellow flowers are arranged on a globular green structure which will mature to form a "cone" which resembles the ball of a wooden drumstick, giving the species its common name. The flowers mature from the bottom-up, with the lowermost flowers being open and the uppermost being tiny emerging buds. Photo taken October 2025 in the Royal National Park south of Sydney A closeup photo of the pink inflorescenses of a Kunzea (Kunzea sp.) in its natural environment on a blurred background, emphasizing the shape and colour. These strange flowers are related to the well-known bottlebrushes (Callistemon and Melaleuca genera) and tea trees (Leptospermum.) They have clusters of multiple elongated stamens which gives the flower much of its colour, surrounding a single pistil. Photo taken November 2025 in Katoomba, Blue Mountains A closeup photo of the multiple flowers on a smokebush (Conospermum longifolium) among many other low-growing plants in its natural habitat. The background is blurred and out of focus, keeping the focus on the many clusters of flowers. The tiny white flowers are arranged in dense cluster inflorescenses that appear on long, upright stalks. Photo taken October 2025 in the Royal National Park south of Sydney
December 28, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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Our Australian Jewish community is welcome and loved. No one should ever live in fear of being attacked for being who they are.

Light will always overcome darkness. Good will always triumph over evil.

We will stand together against hatred and NEVER allow anything like this to happen again. (5/5)
An orange lit candle on a black background with the text: "My deepest condolences for the Jewish community of Australia and all those impacted by the Bondi Terror Attack on 14.12.25 May we all stand united against violence and hatred. May the light overcome the darkness." A white Star of David is positioned in between the text and the candle Image Credit: “Candle” by Walrus36, CC BY 2.0 Link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/walrus36/34089272484
December 21, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Remember this whenever you feel like all hope is lost.

Remember this when you feel like giving up and ending it.

Remember, there will always be hope. (5/5)

#waratah #photography #naturephotography #Australiannativeplants #hope

Photo: Waratah (Telopea speciosissima), Royal NP Sydney, October 2025
A beautiful red waratah inflorescence in full bloom.
December 13, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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A portrait of a Rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus) brilliantly illuminated by the light of the sun.

They are perhaps one of the most colourful, cheerful and iconic bird species of the eastern coast of Australia.

#birdphotography #australianbirds #parrots #photography #lorikeet
A close-up portrait of a Rainbow lorikeet, (Trichoglossus moluccanus) a brightly coloured parrot with a blue streaked head, a red beak, red eyes, a lime green nape, a green back and a red and orange breast. It is exposed to natural sunlight, giving it a golden glow. The background is unlit, entirely blurred and out of focus, emphasizing the bird's colours.
December 8, 2025 at 4:41 AM
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Since I'm new here, I thought I'd post one of my favourite photos of all time!

Here's a male red-rumped parrot, (Psephotus haematonotus) otherwise known as a grass parrot, enjoying a tasty snack as he forages in the lawn next to a footpath.

#birdphotograhy #australianbirds #parrots #photography
A photographic image of a male red-rumped parrot (Psephotus haematonotus) standing on bright green mowed grass with a grey concrete footpath in the background. The bright emerald-green parrot has a golden belly, brown eyes and a blade of grass in his shiny dark-grey beak.
December 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM