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Viraj Alimchandani
@virajalim.bsky.social
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📍IRBV, Montréal. PhD student in plant mechanobiology. Previously Organ Scholar and MPhys at St Edmund Hall Oxford. Microscopy and photography nerd. Enjoy all things nano and baroque.
See my photos at https://www.instagram.com/viraj.alimages
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To celebrate my PhD defence, I entered into a new obsession—here are some film shots from my post-thesis trip to the Canadian Rockies 🇨🇦🏞️

#filmphotography
Film photo (Kodak Ultramax) of a landscape on the Citadel Pass in BC, forest in the foreground, a lake in the midground, and mountains in the distance. Film photo (Kodak Ultramax) of a mountain in Banff national park with a lake reflecting below in cloudy conditions. Film photo (Kodak Ultramax) of Lake Louise with heavy cloud cover on the mountains and some small red boats in the distance.
July 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Celebrating my utter adminstrative incompetence and stupidity with some slower shutter speed hockey @victoire-lphf.bsky.social
Photo of Victoire de Montréal playing the New York Sirens, view from behind the goal with players slightly blurred due to slow shutter speed
April 2, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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Around 24h to the submission deadline, what a start to the morning...
Laptop showing the Windows blue screen of death
March 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Here we go again ❄️
Snowy weather at the entrance of the Jardin botanique de Montréal with snow covered trees
February 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Had to climb mountains of snow to walk to the lab but was greeted by the trees

#montreal #snow #fujifilm #photography
Pine tree covered in snow and icicles with more snowy trees in the background.
February 17, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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And after the calm moon followed the storm

#photography #snow #fujifilm #montreal
Snowstorm in the Chinese Garden at le jardin botanique de Montréal
February 14, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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Amid the chaos, quite the dramatic moonrise this evening

#photography #fujifilm #moon
Moonrise. Pink full moon low in the sky in Montréal.
February 13, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Attempting some more photography this year, here's a shot from this weekend's walk downtown

#photography #montreal #fujifilm
Spire of Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours on a grey day with a flock of pigeons
January 28, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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An even better omen, preparing to never hear back 🙃
Screenshot of an email following a job application. Text: "Dear Viraj , Thank you for applying for the role of (job). We are processing and reviewing your application. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted."
January 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Ahhh I love applying for jobs as an immigrant 🫠
Screenshot of a part of a job application. Text: "All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Are you a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada?" Answer: "No"
January 3, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Immensely proud of these wonderful people, a joyous occasion indeed @westminsterabbey.bsky.social! /cc @stedmundhall.bsky.social
A happy choir standing at the high altar at Westminster Abbey after a successful evensong and reunion.
December 29, 2024 at 11:08 AM
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Amazingly some clear skies in London last night, perfect to bring out the camera!
Orion's belt seen between the bare branches of a tree Waxing gibbous moon, telephoto shot
December 20, 2024 at 5:40 PM
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Ahh Toronto, the city where trains out of town only run once every hour on a Saturday at the busiest time of the evening
Toronto skyline at night with a full moon and the CN tower lit up
December 15, 2024 at 12:01 AM
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Iconic views though
Farine Five Roses building seen through the window of a train in Montréal
December 14, 2024 at 4:09 PM
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New frames, @plateauastro.bsky.social next to @effinbirds.com !
Four photo frames on a white wall, one showing a print of the supermoon rising over the Montréal Stade Olympique by Plateau Astro and another a print by Aaron Reynolds.
December 4, 2024 at 3:45 PM
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And finally, winter starts to arrive
Bench with a thin layer of snow in the morning light
December 3, 2024 at 3:20 PM
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Cloudy and cold this morning so channeling last week's blue sky vibes
Morning sky with faint moon, plane passing by, construction workers on the top of a building, bare trees all around
November 25, 2024 at 6:10 PM
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Well I suppose I'll kick things off with an autumnal photo #photography #fujifilm
Several trees with red/yellow/brown leaves, marking the turning of autumn
November 15, 2024 at 5:06 AM