E. E. Blake
@ripley-blake.bsky.social
Grew up and live in the beautiful American Southwest. Love the outdoors, travel, new challenges, and unexpected adventure. Games intrigue me and writing, editing, and marketing sustain me. Staunch liberal - equality and social justice for all!
If you haven't seen the Wright museum and flight memorial on the NC Outer Banks, it's well worth it.
October 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
If you haven't seen the Wright museum and flight memorial on the NC Outer Banks, it's well worth it.
Having had a lot of debris removed at the end of spring and a very wet summer, the bright lumbego flowers have resurfaced.
October 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Having had a lot of debris removed at the end of spring and a very wet summer, the bright lumbego flowers have resurfaced.
Captured this big, brilliant rainbow that briefly formed in the foothills while heading home after work.
September 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Captured this big, brilliant rainbow that briefly formed in the foothills while heading home after work.
Summer changing to autumn
September 27, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Summer changing to autumn
Blooming of the hibiscus has been extended by much recent rain here.
September 10, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Blooming of the hibiscus has been extended by much recent rain here.
In retrospect, ghost crab spotting on the beach at night is a unique experience.
August 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
In retrospect, ghost crab spotting on the beach at night is a unique experience.
With my return from the trip, greeted by more lovely blooms.
August 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
With my return from the trip, greeted by more lovely blooms.
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An ebb tide at Leigh-On-Sea this morning, as light drizzle gives way to brighter skies ⛅ 🏝️ 🌂
Reflections are mixed, as a humid breeze continues into the new week, with deceptive currents hidden under apparent stagnation on the surface ⚓ 🌘 ⛵
Enjoy the week ahead, whatever your intentions 🍀 🦉 😇 🌺 🕊️
Reflections are mixed, as a humid breeze continues into the new week, with deceptive currents hidden under apparent stagnation on the surface ⚓ 🌘 ⛵
Enjoy the week ahead, whatever your intentions 🍀 🦉 😇 🌺 🕊️
August 18, 2025 at 1:28 PM
An ebb tide at Leigh-On-Sea this morning, as light drizzle gives way to brighter skies ⛅ 🏝️ 🌂
Reflections are mixed, as a humid breeze continues into the new week, with deceptive currents hidden under apparent stagnation on the surface ⚓ 🌘 ⛵
Enjoy the week ahead, whatever your intentions 🍀 🦉 😇 🌺 🕊️
Reflections are mixed, as a humid breeze continues into the new week, with deceptive currents hidden under apparent stagnation on the surface ⚓ 🌘 ⛵
Enjoy the week ahead, whatever your intentions 🍀 🦉 😇 🌺 🕊️
Closing views from my OBX stay
August 18, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Closing views from my OBX stay
Beautiful ocean shore weather while staying at the Outer Banks.
August 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Beautiful ocean shore weather while staying at the Outer Banks.
A recent family reunion at Nags Head NC on the Outer Banks included a visit to Sand Dunes Park.
August 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
A recent family reunion at Nags Head NC on the Outer Banks included a visit to Sand Dunes Park.
One of several century plants around town now fully developed with beautiful blooms.
July 7, 2025 at 10:22 AM
One of several century plants around town now fully developed with beautiful blooms.
And with the heavy rain, soon comes the trumpet vine blooms
June 28, 2025 at 12:41 PM
And with the heavy rain, soon comes the trumpet vine blooms
More massive storm buildup heading east of the mountains
June 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
More massive storm buildup heading east of the mountains
Unusually hot weather this month has fueled a series of threatening, extreme storms...
June 26, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Unusually hot weather this month has fueled a series of threatening, extreme storms...
Colorful aloe blumes now crest the courtyard.
May 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Colorful aloe blumes now crest the courtyard.
The minature roses are brilliantly back in bloom
May 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The minature roses are brilliantly back in bloom
April's warm-up is heads-up time to hopefully spot wildlife.
April 4, 2025 at 11:28 AM
April's warm-up is heads-up time to hopefully spot wildlife.
Spring is officially here and the early blooming continues - gorgeous!
March 28, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Spring is officially here and the early blooming continues - gorgeous!
Colorado bound through the Rockies from Chama.
#thejourney@bluesky.social
#thejourney@bluesky.social
March 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Colorado bound through the Rockies from Chama.
#thejourney@bluesky.social
#thejourney@bluesky.social
Couldn't capture the lunar eclipse / blood moon, but I'll share past shots of a lovely evening view of the moon wrapped in midnight blue clouds seen from Sandia Crest.
March 20, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Couldn't capture the lunar eclipse / blood moon, but I'll share past shots of a lovely evening view of the moon wrapped in midnight blue clouds seen from Sandia Crest.
...and blooming has begun!
March 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
...and blooming has begun!
Nostalgia time - bring on the blooming please
March 7, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Nostalgia time - bring on the blooming please