Douglas Ryan, M. Ed
@stardiverdwr.bsky.social
An international science, engineering and sex educator seeking beauty and truth in a world out of balance. 🌈Married dachshund dad. Writer. Equality, science, art, scuba, birds, coral reefs, photography, film, ecology, anthropology, education, expat life
What a stunning day in Saigon!
October 5, 2025 at 5:54 AM
What a stunning day in Saigon!
I have taken a lot of great photographs in my life. I have been fortunate in that respect. In terms of photos I have taken on land, this must be one of the most treasured among my experiences. I am forever grateful for the opportunity. Also, I worked very hard for it.
September 3, 2025 at 10:51 AM
I have taken a lot of great photographs in my life. I have been fortunate in that respect. In terms of photos I have taken on land, this must be one of the most treasured among my experiences. I am forever grateful for the opportunity. Also, I worked very hard for it.
After 700 dives, I finally encountered the ornate ghost pipefish, an adult and a juvenile!
June 18, 2025 at 12:05 AM
After 700 dives, I finally encountered the ornate ghost pipefish, an adult and a juvenile!
Storm clouds over Siquijor Island, the Philippines
June 18, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Storm clouds over Siquijor Island, the Philippines
Pluto Ryan, the International Dog of Wonder
June 26, 2014 - May 5, 2025
Three continents, 10 countries.
Forever in our hearts.
June 26, 2014 - May 5, 2025
Three continents, 10 countries.
Forever in our hearts.
May 5, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Pluto Ryan, the International Dog of Wonder
June 26, 2014 - May 5, 2025
Three continents, 10 countries.
Forever in our hearts.
June 26, 2014 - May 5, 2025
Three continents, 10 countries.
Forever in our hearts.
Approaching the great temple. I’ve waited long for this day.
April 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Approaching the great temple. I’ve waited long for this day.
The wieners tried a newish Italian joint in our neighborhood today. The smoked ham got two paws way up!
March 29, 2025 at 8:21 AM
The wieners tried a newish Italian joint in our neighborhood today. The smoked ham got two paws way up!
There are literally LEGO pieces planted right outside the entrance to my apartment. What devil would employ such a sinister plot?
March 27, 2025 at 11:36 AM
There are literally LEGO pieces planted right outside the entrance to my apartment. What devil would employ such a sinister plot?
Falkor is giving Daddy hints on how to level up.
March 27, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Falkor is giving Daddy hints on how to level up.
Helicopters and fighter jets flew over Saigon at low altitude this morning. I thought Trump was attacking at first, but it turned out they are just practicing for the 50th anniversary of reunification.
March 27, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Helicopters and fighter jets flew over Saigon at low altitude this morning. I thought Trump was attacking at first, but it turned out they are just practicing for the 50th anniversary of reunification.
Sunday afternoon by the Saigon River waiting on my hair appointment.
March 23, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Sunday afternoon by the Saigon River waiting on my hair appointment.
There are better ways to get your B vitamins.
March 15, 2025 at 8:34 AM
There are better ways to get your B vitamins.
Jaspas’ sausage roll, Falkor’s favorite food on the planet, has been discontinued. This may be our last one. A period of mourning will follow.
March 14, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Jaspas’ sausage roll, Falkor’s favorite food on the planet, has been discontinued. This may be our last one. A period of mourning will follow.
Kinmen Island, Taiwan. 2km from mainland China.
March 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Kinmen Island, Taiwan. 2km from mainland China.
And one kid dead. What do all of these cases have in common?
February 28, 2025 at 12:56 PM
And one kid dead. What do all of these cases have in common?
The wieners are out on Taco Tuesday! Did someone say Al pastor?
February 18, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The wieners are out on Taco Tuesday! Did someone say Al pastor?
Imagine that you were a complex vertebrate and your entire existence centered around a plastic Elodea plant. Is our existence really so different?
February 9, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Imagine that you were a complex vertebrate and your entire existence centered around a plastic Elodea plant. Is our existence really so different?
Stuff I teach
February 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Stuff I teach
Is there meat on the table? Yes, obviously.
January 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Is there meat on the table? Yes, obviously.
Another day, another pickleball court opens in Saigon.
January 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Another day, another pickleball court opens in Saigon.
It looked like this is Saigon.
January 17, 2025 at 9:08 AM
It looked like this is Saigon.
The Wolf Moon nestled into Saigon clouds.
January 16, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The Wolf Moon nestled into Saigon clouds.