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Richard Lewis
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Extropian sci/tech geek. Improving moderate #MEcfs, #non24-hour sleep. #ADHD-PI, #AuDHD, #dyslexic. "ZeroGravitas" in PC gaming. He/him. 42. Please correct me. https://linktr.ee/ZeroGravitas
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Richard Lewis @z3r0gravitas.bsky.social · Apr 17
I've been trying for 2 years to get this finished! docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

An index of my biggest, best & more interesting Twitter threads (more unrolls on request) and forum/blog posts on #MEcfs & related topics. Spanning a decade or so of my time in this community. 💙
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Winter blooming evergreen shrubs I thought heather. PlantNet disagrees, apparently there's a subtle difference..:
- Cornish heath (Erica vagans), end of Nov short walk.
- Heath (Erica carnea), from this Wednesday's SLR jaunt.
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Phone pic.. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical, extreme close-up of a spike of dried, light brown seed heads from a type of Heather or Heath (Calluna or Erica species). The small, bell-shaped structures cluster tightly along the stem. The plant is strongly backlit by a vivid sunset, creating a warm, golden orange glow and prominent bokeh circles in the blurred background. SLR shot... Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up photograph of a mound of dense, low-growing Heather (Calluna or Erica species) covered in tiny, bell-shaped flowers. The flowers are mostly a soft, pale lilac or pink color, transitioning to white/cream lower down. The plant is supported by dark green, needle-like foliage, with the overall texture filling the frame.
December 7, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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- Wednesday's SLR ride turned into a clear #SkySaturday moon shoot, floating atop this tree.
- After wisely declining this sunny but overgrown and muddy footpath out into countryside.
- Tree-fingers reaching up, "No Cycling" down here though.
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Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical photograph centered on a large, slightly more than half-full moon positioned high above the upper branches of an Oak tree (Quercus species). The sky is a clear, pale blue. The tree's crown is mostly bare but retains some clusters of brown and reddish-brown leaves, which are backlit, giving them a warm glow against the sky. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical photo of a shadowy country lane entrance on a sunny day. A worn grass path leads into a break in tall, dark green hedgerows, creating a tunnel-like effect. The background is brightly illuminated by the setting or rising sun, creating a strong backlight and fog-like haze around a wrought-iron gate. The nearest trees are silhouetted against the bright light. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical, high-contrast photograph looking down a narrow path or avenue lined by a double row of tall, dark, leafless trees, likely Beech (Fagus species). The trunks create a dramatic, vertical frame against the bright, narrow strip of pale sky visible between the branches, emphasizing the height and symmetry of the forest path.
December 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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#FruitFriday - from the last few days:
- Epigynous berries ('false fruit') of our Fuchsia plant.
- Yellow crab apples reminiscent of seasonal baubles.
- Stag's-horn Sumac tree's weird 'drupe'.
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SLR shot... Description by Gemini Fast: A macro-focus shot of two plump, pendulous, reddish-brown, pear-shaped berries (fruit) of a Fuchsia plant (genus Fuchsia), hanging from thin, magenta-tinged stems. A cluster of dark green leaves with serrated edges is visible behind the fruit against a softly blurred background. Phone pic... Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up, low-angle shot of bare tree branches laden with numerous small, round, bright yellow fruits, likely Crabapples (Malus species) or Ornamental Pears (Pyrus species). The small, spherical fruit cluster against the dark, intricate network of twigs and a clear, pale blue winter sky. SLR shot on Wednesday's bike ride to new places... Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical close-up of several clustered, cone-shaped red fruit heads of a Stag's-horn Sumac (Rhus typhina). The fruit are covered in a dense, red-brown fuzz and are suspended from thick, fuzzy, brown branches against a blurred green and light-colored background.
December 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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#ThrowbackThursday - "May to December", as they say (and an old British sitcom)...

Well technically late April to Nov here. Almost my full DNP run... Same street, blossoms to bare.
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Description by Gemini Fast: A mid-day, vertical photo looking down a quiet suburban street or lane, framed by a canopy of trees in full spring foliage. On the left are trees with bright green leaves and some with deep reddish-purple leaves (likely Prunus cerasifera 'Pissardii' or a similar cultivar), and on the right is a flowering cherry tree (likely Prunus species) with light pink blossoms. A person is walking away from the camera in the distance down the center of the road, using a rollator walker. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical, golden-hour photograph of a residential street with bare-branched trees lining both sides. The bright sun is setting low on the right, shining directly through the branches and creating a lens flare, casting long, dark shadows across the road. A single-story house is visible in the middle distance at the end of the street, which is softly lit by the warm, atmospheric glow.
December 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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#RoseWednesday? Thought I'd posted my last this year, found more today!:
- Wichura's rose(?), road I've never been.
- Another pair, in red, on the way home.
- Tea rose, tub under pollarded willow.
- Place settings Mum brought home.
#MEcfsEgress #BloomScrolling DailyNaturePics 224
SLR shot...Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical, tight close-up of a deep magenta-pink rose bud, partially open to show the spiraled inner petals. The bud is still enclosed in its green sepal at the base. Dew drops or water droplets cling to the petals. The background is a soft, dark blur. SLR shot... Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up shot of two vibrant, fully open red-orange roses on a bush. The focus is sharp on the large, upper bloom, showing its many layered petals. A faded, dried-up rose hip is visible on the stem below the upper flower, contrasting against the dark green leaves and a blurred, light-colored brick background. Phone pic, back home... Description by Gemini Fast: A soft, close-up portrait of a large, light pink or peach-colored English-style garden rose, possibly a David Austin variety, with numerous ruffled petals forming a deep, cupped shape. A small, unopened rose bud is visible at the base of the stem. A second, paler pink rose is blurred in the background against dark green foliage. SLR shot... Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical, close-up photograph of a deep, velvety red rose with ruffled edges on its petals. The flower is centered and in sharp focus, revealing the tightly swirled inner structure. A second, out-of-focus red rose is visible in the background against a textured, neutral-toned wall.
December 3, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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#TreeTuesday - a silly sentimental one for our Salix (Puzzle Willow?) tree which got pollarded last Friday (should be OK, heh)...

It's been my shade & shelter, out back, for years. Rarely drooping surprises as I bloomscroll posted on laptop (after dusk).
DailyNaturePics 223
Description by Gemini Fast: A tall, multi-trunked tree that has been severely pollarded, resulting in a massive, gnarled, and knobby main trunk with thick, newly cut limbs on top. The rough bark is a dark brown. The tree is in a residential garden, set against a dark wooden fence, with a shrub bearing small red berries on the left, and a house roof with solar panels in the background under a pale winter sky. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical, sun-drenched close-up of a few small, rounded leaves, possibly from a Poplar or Aspen, hanging from a thin branch. The leaves are fully yellow, indicating late autumn. Sunlight filters through the leaves, illuminating them brightly and creating a warm, soft-focus bokeh background of blurred yellow and green. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical photo focusing on two dull green and brown leaves resting on the geometric metal grating of a dark bench. The background is a soft, shallow depth-of-field blur of a ground covered entirely in scattered, fallen autumn leaves in shades of green, brown, and yellow. The contrast highlights the texture and form of the foreground leaves and the bench. Description by Gemini Fast: A creative close-up of a large, pale brown autumn leaf resting directly on a laptop keyboard. The leaf is translucent, and the blue backlight from the keys, particularly the square keys in the center, shines through the leaf veins and tissue, creating a ghostly, grid-like pattern on the surface. Keys like 'M', 'Ctrl', and 'PgUp' are visible.
December 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Miserable Monday outside! But inside we have:
- Hyacinth bulbs mum planted, busting out almost perceptibly!
- Supermarket flowers (Chrysanthemums?).
- Pachyphytum/Graptopetalum succulent babies, hanging in since: x.com/Z3R0Gravitas...
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Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up, vertical shot of three White Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis) bulbs forced for indoor bloom. They are surrounded by green moss, and the large white flowers are just starting to fully open, emerging from tight, bright green buds. The bulbs are visible at the base, and the background is a solid, dark, blurred area. Description by Gemini Fast: An extreme close-up of a composite flower, likely a Chrysanthemum, showing two layers of densely packed petals. The petals are two-toned, starting with a deep fuchsia-red center that gradually transitions to a bright yellow or gold at the tips. Another yellow flower is visible and blurred in the background, filling the top left corner. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical, macro shot of a small Pachyphytum or Graptopetalum succulent, characterized by pale green, fleshy, powder-coated leaves arranged in a tight rosette. The plant is potted in rough, dark soil mix inside a terracotta-colored plastic pot, with the pot's wall framing the right side of the image.
December 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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#SkySunday (previously known as 'SkySaturday', shh!):
- To-be-developed housing estate land doing an impression of the Everglades.
- The sky fell down to earth, last week; low thick mist with stars above.
- AI edited image, details below...
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Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical photo of a waterlogged, grassy field under a dramatic, heavily clouded grey sky. Puddles reflect the sliver of pale, golden light breaking through the clouds near the horizon. In the mid-ground, a road is visible, lined by a stretch of bare trees and hedges, with the headlights of moving cars creating bright spots. Overgrown, brown grasses dominate the foreground. Description by Gemini Fast: A dark, atmospheric night scene shrouded in thick fog or mist. Streetlights in the mid-ground and far left cut through the darkness, casting bright, ethereal cones of light. A large, bare-branched tree in the center is weakly illuminated by a nearby light source. The foreground shows the silhouettes of cars parked next to a bush. A single bright star is visible high in the dark sky. Description by Gemini Fast: A suburban landscape scene captured at sunset. A row of uniform modern, red-brick houses with dark roofs sits on a slight rise in the distance. The foreground consists of an uneven, grassy embankment, enclosed by a low, rustic wooden fence. The sky above is dominated by a brilliant orange and golden sunset on the right, transitioning to deep blue on the left, with scattered dark clouds catching the warm light.
November 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Scruffy Saturday - the Strawflowers/Paper daisies (Xerochrysum bracteatum), up the road, have been slowly growing taller, scruffier & more wet weather beleaguered.

So let's rewind to their past glory! First, November, then...
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Description by Gemini Fast: An extreme close-up of a tightly closed Strawflower bud or a newly developing seed head. The outer papery bracts are tightly furled and a rich mix of orange, yellow, and reddish-brown, with a dark brown indentation at the top center. The background is a soft blur of dark green foliage. Description by Gemini Fast: An overhead view of two Strawflowers (Xerochrysum bracteatum). The flower on the right is a vibrant orange and yellow, with a dark brown, mature central disc, slightly damaged on the edges. The flower on the left is bending over, showing the pale, yellowish-green underside of its bracts. The background is a mix of green foliage and brown soil. Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up of a partially faded Strawflower (Xerochrysum bracteatum), showing the transition from bloom to seed head. The papery bracts are soft pink and pale yellow with dark streaks, surrounding a large, mature, brown central disc. Another pink flower in the process of fading is visible on the right, against a blurred, dark background. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical close-up of a light pink and white Strawflower (Xerochrysum bracteatum). The dry, papery bracts are pale pink, fading to white, and speckled with dark markings. The large central disc is a rich brown, filled with mature seeds. Another fading flower and green foliage are visible in the background.
November 29, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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#FruitFriday - The main splashes of natural colour outside are now inedible berries. SLR shots:
- Hawthorn (Crataegus), railway ride.
- Lichen encrusted branch, decorative or ugly..?
- Sorbus/Rowan branch, in October sun...
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Description by Gemini Fast: A dramatic, close-up shot focusing on a cluster of seven glossy, deep red Hawthorn berries hanging from a slender, dark branch against a dark, blurry background. The berries are perfectly illuminated by the setting or rising sun, creating a strong contrast and making them appear to glow. Description by Gemini Fast: A horizontal close-up of a bare Hawthorn (Crataegus) branch covered in tiny, vibrant red berries, or haws. The branch is gnarled and covered in patches of pale, greenish-yellow lichen. The background is a soft, warm blur of brown branches and a pale blue sky, with the low autumn sun illuminating the berries. Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up of a cluster of small, salmon-pink and orange-red berries, known as Rowan berries or Sorbus berries (Sorbus aucuparia). The berries are surrounded by the tree's distinctive, pinnate leaves, which are still mostly green but are starting to show hints of bronze and red. The background is a clear, deep blue sky in bright sunshine.
November 28, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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#ThrowbackThursday - We deserve some cheer! So let's pop back to a mid-October SLR revisit of Dahlia ally front garden. Starting with Verbesina encelioides (American dogweed?) not posted before.

Previously: bsky.app/profile/z3r0...
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Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up, vertical shot of two bright yellow Blanket Flowers (Gaillardia species or similar composite flower), with the one in the foreground in sharp focus. Each flower has a vibrant yellow-orange central disc and broad, slightly ruffled yellow ray petals. A small water droplet glistens on a petal of the front flower. The background is composed of dark green, out-of-focus foliage. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical close-up of a stunning white Cactus Dahlia flower, characterized by long, narrow, pointed petals that curl inwards, giving it a spiky appearance. The center of the flower has a soft, creamy yellow tint. The bright sunlight catches the texture of the petals, and the background is a soft blur of green and brown stems. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical, close-up photograph of a single red Dahlia flower, likely a single or collarette type. The petals are a rich, velvety red, surrounding a bright, contrasting yellow central disc composed of tiny florets. The flower is supported by a thin stem against a dark, blurred background of brown and green.
November 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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#HedgerowWednesday - Gonna drop these here instead of Shallow Focus Sunday. SLR rides a month back:
- European beech, front of my old school.
- Longer view.
- Cypress/Juniper evergreen, tussled, webbed & glistening from rain.
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SLR shot. PlantNet though this "Eastern Hornbeam", but the photoso don't match, so went with Gemini... Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up, shallow depth-of-field shot of a branch from a European beech (Fagus sylvatica) hedge, showing its terminal buds and small leaves. The leaves are transitioning from green to yellow and bronze. The background is a soft, out-of-focus blur of yellow-green foliage. Description by Gemini Fast: A tall, dense, manicured hedge of European beech (Fagus sylvatica) runs along the right side of a narrow, gravel path. The leaves on the hedge are mostly green with hints of bronze and yellow, indicating the early autumn season. The path recedes into the background, where the hedge continues under a canopy of sunlit trees. Description by Gemini Fast: An extremely close-up view of cypress or juniper foliage, which is covered in tiny water droplets and delicate, intricate spiderwebs. The light is soft, and the shallow depth of field creates a bokeh effect with the glistening water beads in the foreground.
November 26, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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#TreeTuesday, or an early #WoodWednesday? SLR Railway ride 3:
- Gloriously gnarled old Black poplar(?) looks like a perfect nesting hole!
- Younger trunk, but you can feel that rough texture! Sorry, no ID.
- This one's seen some violence.
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Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up photograph of rough, textured tree bark illuminated by warm, golden sunlight from the right. The bark is a mix of brown, gray, and dark green colors, covered in deep fissures and cracks. Prominently visible are two areas where the bark forms distinct, swirling, target-like concentric ring patterns, characteristic of either healed wounds or small branches that have been covered over, known as branch collars or knots. The background is a soft, dark blur of out-of-focus woods (bokeh), which makes the illuminated bark stand out sharply. Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up photograph of the smooth, cylindrical trunk of a young tree, strongly illuminated by warm, golden light coming from the right. The bark has a distinctive, vibrant yellow-green or lime-green hue. Scattered across the surface are several patches of pale, crustose lichen (likely species from the genus Lecanora or Parmelia), appearing as flat, irregular white to pale gray-green spots. The bark also shows a small, healing wound or knot on the left and a few minor vertical scratches. The background is dark and out of focus, suggesting a deep shadow or another tree trunk further back.
November 25, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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#MacroMonday - SLR shots, abandoned railway ride 2:
- Even a dishevelled Blackberry stem can strike a dramatic pose with this light!
- Red & green.
- White Dead-nettle + guest...
- Ivy, back home, this how ladybirds hibernate?
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Description by Gemini Fast: A striking silhouette of a plant stem with leaves and small clusters of dark flowers or berries against a muted, dusky sky. The sky is predominantly a soft, warm amber-yellow near the horizon, fading into a darker, grey-blue tone at the top, capturing the plant at sunset or sunrise. The plant's outline is sharp and spiky. Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up of two fallen leaves exhibiting intense autumn colors, lying on the damp forest floor. The left leaf is a deep, wet, textured crimson, transitioning to orange-red. The right leaf is a brighter, slightly lighter shade of red with dark spots. They are surrounded by various shades of green, low-growing plants like Creeping Buttercup leaves and small, bright green seedlings, and dark brown decaying foliage. Description by Gemini Fast: A macro shot of a White Dead-nettle plant (Lamium album). The plant has serrated, heart-shaped, bright green leaves and a central cluster of creamy white, tube-shaped flowers emerging from spiky calyxes. The background is a soft, light green and white blur, with other white flowers out of focus, giving the image a soft, bright atmosphere. Phone pic... Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up of a cluster of mature Common Ivy (Hedera helix) berries. The spherical berries are a dark, muted purplish-green, with small, pointed protrusions, grouped tightly at the end of a stem. A tiny red and black Ladybug is visible on the berries in the center. The background is filled with the ivy's characteristic dark green, glossy, lobed leaves.
November 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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On my longest (by mistake) SLR bike ride, a fortnight ago before it was so cold, I traversed a fun track paralleling an abandoned railway...

... Found a pretty #sunset and some (distant) sheeps! Macro shots tomorrow.
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Description by Gemini Fast: A pastoral landscape during golden hour. A large, gnarled, bare-branched Oak tree stands prominently in the center right, silhouetted against a bright, warm yellow-orange sky with scattered, luminous clouds. In the foreground, a line of eight sheep grazes in a lush, green, sun-drenched field. More trees and a few small farm structures are visible in the background. Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up ground-level view of a sunlit grassy field. The short grass is vibrantly green, with alternating bright and shadowed stripes that emphasize its texture. A faint dirt path winds from the foreground toward the background. Hedges line both the left and right sides of the image, with the setting sun shining brightly through the trees and bushes in the distance, casting a warm, late-afternoon glow. Description by Gemini Fast: A fiery, high-contrast sunset landscape. The entire sky is a vivid gradient of bright golden yellow at the horizon to deep orange and red-orange clouds at the top. The foreground is silhouetted completely black: a dense line of trees of various heights and shapes, with the intense sun peeking through the middle of the largest tree. Below the trees is a strip of dark, low-cut grass.
November 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Scruffy Saturday - suburban SLR exploration B-roll from last month:
- Weigela (florida?), one decent bloom on a tall bush.
- Cheeseweed (Malvaceae).
- Horseweed (or maybe Fleabane again).
- Rose (Austrian copper?).
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Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical shot of the upper portion of a variegated Weigela bush, possibly a 'Nana Variegata' cultivar, silhouetted against a bright, light-blue sky. The leaves have green centers and creamy-white edges. On the right, a cluster of small, delicate light-pink Weigela flowers blooms at the top of a stem. Description by Gemini Fast: A focused vertical shot of a vibrant Common Mallow (Malva sylvestris) flower. The five petals are a striking lavender-pink, each featuring deep purple-magenta stripes that converge toward the dark center. It is surrounded by broad, scalloped green leaves. Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up, soft-focus vertical shot of the feathery white seed heads and small, greenish-white flower buds of Horseweed (Erigeron canadensis). The background is a dense, blurred green, highlighting the fine texture of the plant. Description by Gemini Fast: A bright, close-up side view of a perfect orange-yellow rosebud, possibly a 'Graham Thomas' or similar cultivar, in warm afternoon sunlight. To the right, a tightly closed, light-green rose hip or bud stands on its own stem. The background is a soft, sun-drenched blur of green foliage.
November 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Pampas-grass, or PlantNet says "Cortaderia selloana (Schult. & Schult.f.) Asch. & Graebn"!

Their feathery inflorescent plumes look refined in all seasons.

I hunted neighbourhood examples in September - the impressive clump in (SLR) shot 2...
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Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up shot capturing the golden, wind-swept plumes of Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana), brilliantly illuminated by sunlight. The feathery plumes fill most of the frame, with a bright, intense blue sky visible in the background, creating a high-contrast and dramatic visual. Description by Gemini Fast: A dense grouping of tall, feathery, cream-colored plumes of Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana). The plumes rise above a mass of dark green, slender leaves. The overall mood is soft and textural, with the plumes dominating the frame against the darker foliage below.
November 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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#ThrowbackThursday:
- St John's-wort bush at the front is *still* popping out single hopeful blooms!
- This bee from early June, looong gone.
- Great Hairy Willow-herb, hiding beneath.
- Rear bush, July: bsky.app/profile/z3r0...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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#HedgerowWednesday - what do these fine textures remind you of..?:
- Sunlit Juniperus (maybe) makes me think: green cloth for cue sports.
- Thuja and/or Juniperus(?), look almost sanded vs trimmed.
- Ilex(?), so spherical, might float away!
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SLR shot. Side garden of a family friend's down a dead-end dip... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A close-up, highly detailed view of the rounded, dense canopy of a well-maintained hedge, possibly Buxus (Boxwood) or similar shrub. The leaves are a vibrant green, catching the warm, low-angle light of the sun, highlighting the texture and scattered reddish-brown debris on the surface. SLR shot... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A low, neatly trimmed hedge of dark green Thuja (Arborvitae) runs along a pavement and brick wall in the foreground. In the background, a row of taller, conical evergreen shrubs, also likely Thuja or Cupressus (Cypress), shows variations of bright green and yellow foliage against a cloudy sky and suburban houses. Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A meticulously pruned, large, spherical shrub dominates the center of the frame. It is surrounded at the base by an assortment of low-growing plants, including dark green groundcover on the left and a patch of bright yellow and variegated foliage on the right, all under a partially cloudy sky.
November 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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#TreeTuesday - mid-October sunny SLR ride evergreens!:
- Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus fortunei), seems unlikely in our clime.
- Monkey puzzle, neater than ours.
- Satisfying join of 3 ornamental conifers.
- Pine (Pinus) offering a needled hand..?
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Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A tall Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus fortunei) towers over a neatly trimmed, cone-shaped evergreen bush. The palm features a hairy, fibrous trunk and a canopy of large, fan-shaped fronds, with drooping clusters of yellow flowers visible among the leaves. Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: The crown of a Monkey Puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana) stands out against a clear, bright blue sky. The distinctive, upward-curving branches are densely covered in sharp, triangular, scale-like leaves, creating a spiky, geometric silhouette. Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A vertical, textural shot comparing the foliage of two different ornamental conifers. On the left, the foliage is a cool, blue-green color, while the shrub on the right displays vibrant, golden-yellow scale-like leaves. A darker green shrub is visible at the very bottom. Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A low-angle view of the branches of a Pine tree, reaching diagonally across the frame against a pale blue sky with wispy clouds. The branches are covered in long, grey-green needles and dotted with small, brown pine cones.
November 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Problems are starting to pile: 🙄
- OnePlus 8T just got The Green Line problem while cooking, so have to rush a replacement handset. Fraught due to my screen intolerances. Supplanting ...
- Figuring out return of sleep bounce reactions, with no obvious trigger. Waylaying...
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November 17, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Some phone pics of flowers along my SLR ride a couple weeks ago:
- One more Dahlia Monday!
- We've no idea what this (opposite the cows), maybe a Garden Tree Mallow?
- Common Ivy forming very neat berries (apparently).
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Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A close-up, vertical photograph of a Dahlia flower. It has large, salmon-orange petals surrounding a prominent, dome-like center of bright greenish-yellow disc florets. The background is softly blurred with hints of other garden plants. Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A close-up, vertical macro shot of a vibrant pink, cup-shaped flower, likely from a flowering bramble (Rubus). The delicate petals show fine, dark pink veining. The center is a dense, intricate cluster of stamens. Another faded flower is blurred in the background. Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A close-up photograph of Common Ivy (Hedera helix). The shot focuses on a tight, spherical cluster of dusky, purplish-black berries. Surrounding the berries are the waxy, dark green, lobed leaves of the ivy. A smaller cluster of immature, green berries is visible nearby.
November 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Shallow Focus Sunday:
- Japanese Mahonia, mid October on an early SLR ride.
- Crop in on the dainty little blooms.
- Another of half a dozen of these tall bushes I've found around the neighbourhood (sorry, not shallow focus).
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Description by Gemini 2.5 Flash: A low-angle, close-up shot of several erect, bright green stems of a Mahonia (Oregon Grape) plant, set against a soft, light blue sky with faint white clouds. The stems are densely covered in small, round, yellow-green buds, with some at the bottom of the racemes blooming into bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers. The lighting is bright and natural, highlighting the textures of the buds and flowers. Description by Gemini 2.5 Flash: A medium shot showing the upper portion of a large Mahonia (Oregon Grape) shrub against a plain, overcast white sky. The shrub is full of dark green, spiky, holly-like leaves and numerous clusters of bright yellow, bead-like flower buds arranged in upright spikes. Some leaves at the bottom of the frame show a reddish-bronze tinge. Description by Gemini 2.5 Flash: A tight close-up (macro) shot of a single flower stalk from a Mahonia (Oregon Grape) plant, with a blurred blue sky in the background. The stalk is crowded with small, bright yellow flowers, some open like tiny bells and others still closed as round buds. The focus is sharp on the central cluster of flowers, revealing their delicate petals and texture, while the surrounding elements are softly out of focus.
November 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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#SkySaturday - we're deep into greys and blacks, at least by the time I get up and about!:
- Puddle meets sky, waterlogged new estate path.
- Moon vs autumn leaves composite, two focal lengths crudely Photoshopped into one sharp image.
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Phone pic, wide angle lens... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A low-angle, vertical shot of a large, still puddle in the foreground, perfectly reflecting the dramatic, streaky grey and white clouds of a dusk sky. The rocky bottom of the puddle is visible. In the background, the silhouettes of houses and bare trees are also reflected in the water. Early November. SLR composite... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A vertical, close-up photograph of a pale, glowing moon seen through a web of dark, silhouetted branches. A few sparse autumn leaves, mostly brown and green, are visible on the thin, tangled twigs against a hazy, pale grey-blue twilight sky.
November 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Fruit Friday - our household's starting the Christmas death-march, so here's an early festive plant!:
- Ilex aquifolium, AKA Holly, mid-October SLR ride.
- Japanese Skimmia, back garden pot, September.
- Another, out and about not much later.
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SLR shot... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A close-up of a Holly bush, showing several branches with its characteristic spiky, variegated leaves. The leaves are dark green with pale yellow edges. Clusters of bright red, glossy berries are nestled along the stems. SLR shot... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A close-up, top-down view of a Skimmia shrub. Two tight, round clusters of vibrant red berries are visible, nestled among waxy, oval-shaped green leaves. Some of the leaves are variegated, showing pale yellow edges and one is almost entirely yellow.
November 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM