RJ Stessman
@turn2thecosmos.bsky.social
Posts of astrophotography, ISU Cyclone sports, catitude, cycling or beautiful landscapes may occasionally pop up here. Birder, bluebirder, cat Dad, and unapologetic tree hugger. DIY audio nut and would-be craftsman. Retired.
As winter approaches I am eagerly looking forward to the return of the elusive giraffalope.
#wildlife #nature #photography #birdfeeding
#wildlife #nature #photography #birdfeeding
November 18, 2025 at 3:04 AM
As winter approaches I am eagerly looking forward to the return of the elusive giraffalope.
#wildlife #nature #photography #birdfeeding
#wildlife #nature #photography #birdfeeding
What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?
November 17, 2025 at 4:06 AM
What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?
A tiny being in a tiny world. An unknown fly on a spiderwort blossom.
#Stunday #Photography #Flowers #PhotographersOfBluesky
#outdoors #onlybeautifulthings #garden #bloomscrolling #Nature #wildlife #macro #macrophotography
#Stunday #Photography #Flowers #PhotographersOfBluesky
#outdoors #onlybeautifulthings #garden #bloomscrolling #Nature #wildlife #macro #macrophotography
November 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM
A tiny being in a tiny world. An unknown fly on a spiderwort blossom.
#Stunday #Photography #Flowers #PhotographersOfBluesky
#outdoors #onlybeautifulthings #garden #bloomscrolling #Nature #wildlife #macro #macrophotography
#Stunday #Photography #Flowers #PhotographersOfBluesky
#outdoors #onlybeautifulthings #garden #bloomscrolling #Nature #wildlife #macro #macrophotography
In this ocean of grape hyacinth, see if you can find the bees hard at work.
#photography #nature #flowers #gardening #wildlife #Iowa #bees
#photography #nature #flowers #gardening #wildlife #Iowa #bees
November 15, 2025 at 8:38 PM
In this ocean of grape hyacinth, see if you can find the bees hard at work.
#photography #nature #flowers #gardening #wildlife #Iowa #bees
#photography #nature #flowers #gardening #wildlife #Iowa #bees
Have a gander at this bee's eye view of a Husker Red Penstemon (aka beardtongue) blossom.
#photography #nature #flowers #gardening #nativeplants #Iowa #prairie
#photography #nature #flowers #gardening #nativeplants #Iowa #prairie
November 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Have a gander at this bee's eye view of a Husker Red Penstemon (aka beardtongue) blossom.
#photography #nature #flowers #gardening #nativeplants #Iowa #prairie
#photography #nature #flowers #gardening #nativeplants #Iowa #prairie
November 14, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Here to bring some special mojo for the struggling 'clones today. This isn't the greatest pic, but it's the best I could find in a hurry. This is the great cat Ozzy, who sported a perfect Walden era CYCLONE on his chest and a HEART just below it. Ozzy was pretty special. Go Clones! #bluecy #Caturday
November 8, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Here to bring some special mojo for the struggling 'clones today. This isn't the greatest pic, but it's the best I could find in a hurry. This is the great cat Ozzy, who sported a perfect Walden era CYCLONE on his chest and a HEART just below it. Ozzy was pretty special. Go Clones! #bluecy #Caturday
November 7, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Wow, this interview. Ol’ President Stroke Eye looks HORRIBLE. Which one is Ol’ Leatherface and which is just a boot that’s been on a fencepost for 80 years? #CBS
November 3, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Wow, this interview. Ol’ President Stroke Eye looks HORRIBLE. Which one is Ol’ Leatherface and which is just a boot that’s been on a fencepost for 80 years? #CBS
November 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
This American Goldfinch surveys the bird feeder situation while posing in a crabapple tree. 🪶
#birds #birdphotography #photography #nature #wildlife #birding #IowaStateBird #backyardbirds
#birds #birdphotography #photography #nature #wildlife #birding #IowaStateBird #backyardbirds
October 30, 2025 at 8:11 PM
This American Goldfinch surveys the bird feeder situation while posing in a crabapple tree. 🪶
#birds #birdphotography #photography #nature #wildlife #birding #IowaStateBird #backyardbirds
#birds #birdphotography #photography #nature #wildlife #birding #IowaStateBird #backyardbirds
From the summer past, having ended first flight in an unexpected location, this young bluebird gets a reward. 🪶
#birds #birdphotography #photography #nature #wildlife #birding #nestbox #bluebird
#birds #birdphotography #photography #nature #wildlife #birding #nestbox #bluebird
October 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
From the summer past, having ended first flight in an unexpected location, this young bluebird gets a reward. 🪶
#birds #birdphotography #photography #nature #wildlife #birding #nestbox #bluebird
#birds #birdphotography #photography #nature #wildlife #birding #nestbox #bluebird
It's an easy bet that many of them are blowing more than just leaves.
October 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
It's an easy bet that many of them are blowing more than just leaves.
Are the lobbying group and financial services not connected? They use the same logo, but one deals in insurance and the other propaganda. They sure attempt to appear to be both.
October 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Are the lobbying group and financial services not connected? They use the same logo, but one deals in insurance and the other propaganda. They sure attempt to appear to be both.
October 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I’m not sure I’ve ever had a good look at a red-shouldered hawk where I knew what I was looking at. But Merlin got plenty of sample and had no doubt. Migration season is the best. 🪶
September 23, 2025 at 12:32 PM
I’m not sure I’ve ever had a good look at a red-shouldered hawk where I knew what I was looking at. But Merlin got plenty of sample and had no doubt. Migration season is the best. 🪶
Could be one of those situations where it's extra bad to have a compromised mobster at the helm.
www.nbcnews.com/world/israel...
www.nbcnews.com/world/israel...
September 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Could be one of those situations where it's extra bad to have a compromised mobster at the helm.
www.nbcnews.com/world/israel...
www.nbcnews.com/world/israel...
Casey actually ROFL with glee when Konrardy hit another 54 yarder. #bluecy #CatsOfBluesky #gingercat
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September 6, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Casey actually ROFL with glee when Konrardy hit another 54 yarder. #bluecy #CatsOfBluesky #gingercat
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Casey is a good boy. #catsofbluesky
September 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Casey is a good boy. #catsofbluesky
The day has finally arrived. So crystal clear and lovely. This sight on my morning stroll says it all. 🎶Beautiful bluebird, see how she flies…🎶 More to come…
September 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The day has finally arrived. So crystal clear and lovely. This sight on my morning stroll says it all. 🎶Beautiful bluebird, see how she flies…🎶 More to come…
Just sat down at the dinner table when this bold young Cooper's Hawk lander on our deck railing. We have a feeder cluster about 10' away. I couldn't believe I was was to get a video through a dirty corner window. 🪶 #backyardbirds #birds #IowaWildlife
August 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Just sat down at the dinner table when this bold young Cooper's Hawk lander on our deck railing. We have a feeder cluster about 10' away. I couldn't believe I was was to get a video through a dirty corner window. 🪶 #backyardbirds #birds #IowaWildlife
Paging Martin Sheen!
August 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Paging Martin Sheen!