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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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From amongst the "foetid" archway of scrawny trees, yesterday:
- Blackthorn berry mother-load.
- Lichen (see ALT for Gemini's best guess on the species).
- Rotten (crab apple?) fruit impaled on a branch, really fermenting the atmosphere.
Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up view of a shrub heavily laden with small, round, dark blue-purple fruits, characteristic of Blackthorn or Sloes (Prunus spinosa). The branches are thorny and covered with a few sparse, small, yellow-green autumn leaves. The fruit, often covered in a waxy bloom, stands out against a light, hazy, out-of-focus background of grey and brown foliage. Description by Gemini Fast: A macro shot of lichen and moss growing on a thin, dark tree branch. Two distinct types of lichen are visible: a dense, pale greenish-grey, bushy or fruticose lichen on the right (likely a species of Ramalina or Usnea), and a flatter, more crusty, greenish-blue foliose lichen on the left, mixed with dark green moss. The background is a soft, dark blur of forest tones. Description by Gemini Fast: A striking close-up of a rotting, spherical fruit (likely an apple or similar pomaceous fruit) wedged into the fork of a lichen-covered branch. The fruit is dark brown and cracked, with a glossy, wet surface. The branch supporting it is thick and covered in vibrant, bumpy, cushion-like bright green moss and lighter green-blue foliose lichen. The background is a vertical string of bright, out-of-focus bokeh circles, suggesting light filtering through a distant canopy.
November 24, 2025 at 7:07 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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'Fun' due to being so narrow, at the top of an overgrown embankment, with tree roots criss-crossing. Only just starting to get muddy.

Flat. But reminded me of the downhill bike phase I went through in my first year of university. I didn't have the stamina for, even then.
Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up, ground-level view of a narrow, muddy footpath disappearing into a thicket of trees in late autumn. The path is covered in scattered brown, yellow, and orange fallen leaves. The path is framed by a tunnel of thin, dark, moss-covered tree trunks and bare branches that create a dense, slightly claustrophobic feeling. A thick, light-grey trunk of a much larger tree is visible at the very end of the path. Description by Gemini Fast: A view looking down onto a narrow, paved footpath winding through an autumnal forest. The path runs straight down the center, flanked by dense trees and shrubs displaying a mix of green, yellow, and vibrant orange-brown fall foliage. The tops of the background trees are illuminated by a bright, warm light, creating a strong contrast with the shaded foreground. The trees on the immediate left and right are heavily covered in green Ivy.
November 23, 2025 at 8:07 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?).
#MEcfsEgress #BloomScrolling DailyNaturePics 213
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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Alternative shots of the above two, separate plants.

Bonus of a slightly different plant, early August, that's more sparse and uneven: "Austroderia toetoe (Zotov) N.P.Barker & H.P.Linder", no common name..? I'll say Pampus grass too!
Description by Gemini Fast: A vibrant, close-up, landscape-oriented view of the pale gold, feather-like plumes of Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana). The plumes are tightly grouped and extend across the bottom half of the image, sharply contrasted against a solid, deep blue sky filling the upper half of the frame. Description by Gemini Fast: A massive, well-maintained clump of Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana) situated in a residential garden setting. The tall, pale yellow plumes rise high above the dense, dark green leaves below. The grass is framed by the red-brick facade and brown roofs of two houses on either side, suggesting a suburban environment. Description by Gemini Fast: A dynamic, vertical view of several feathery, sun-lit plumes of Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana) swaying dramatically against a bright blue sky. A single, small white cumulus cloud is visible near the top center. The plumes are captured mid-sway, highlighting their light golden color and movement in the wind.
November 21, 2025 at 8:39 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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Bonus shots:
- I couldn't just crop this splendid (Monterey cypress?) tree out from above.
- Assorted shapes stepping up to another Windmill palm, across the park, oddly mirroring the one I posted yesterday.

Random people's front gardens, all.
Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A tall, conical evergreen tree, likely a Cupressus (Cypress) variety, stands prominently in the center, with its sharply pointed, bright green branches illuminated by the sun. In the lower left corner is the rounded top of a manicured dark green shrub, with other foliage in the bottom foreground. Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A dramatic garden scene featuring a shrub with deep reddish-bronze autumn foliage in the foreground, contrasted by a sharply-pruned dark green hedge. Towering above the hedges is the distinctive, fan-shaped fronds of a Chamaerops humilis (European fan palm) under a clear blue sky. A brick wall runs along the bottom edge.
November 19, 2025 at 6:06 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
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These guys were a little wet from watering, which looked odd, like hot glue drips:
- Echeveria succulents.
- Begonias.
- A final Dahlia.
Previous post: bsky.app/profile/z3r0...
Phone pics... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A close-up, vertical shot of lush Begonia flowers. The petals are a creamy white, blushing to a soft, ruffled edge of delicate pink. A small drop of water rests in the waxy, layered center of the main flower in the foreground. Phone pic... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A close-up, top-down view of a vibrant, scarlet red Dahlia. The flower has a complex center of shorter, slightly curled petals surrounding a small, dense cluster of bright yellow stamens. It is set against a contrasting background of silvery-green, feathery foliage.
November 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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#ThrowbackThursday, bonus pics from the corner house September shoot (linked below), for November cheer:
- Cyclamen (hederifolium Aiton), in the sun out front.
- Different Dahlias, out back.
- Nice colours but poor focus.
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Phone pic... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A close-up, low-angle shot of a dense patch of bright pink Cyclamen flowers. The delicate, swept-back petals are illuminated by a warm, golden light, making them glow. Dark, patterned leaves and more blurred pink flowers are visible in the background. Phone pic... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: An extreme close-up, top-down view of a flawless, formal decorative Dahlia. The flower is a mass of perfectly arranged, spoon-shaped petals, spiraling from a tight, cream-yellow center. The petals are a delicate pale lavender, fading to cream, with each tip delicately edged in a vibrant purple. Phone pic... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A close-up of a star-shaped Dahlia flower in full bloom, bathed in bright sunlight. The petals are a vibrant, fiery orange, with some showing streaks of red and yellow. In the center, smaller, reddish-pink petals are just unfurling.
November 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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#HedgerowWednesday - these beasts can be many things:
- Intimidating serpentine barrier to mysteries.
- Straight sharp roadside skirting-board.
- A lumbering life-form in its own right.
- Occasional weekend chore.
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SLR shot. Long driveway to a fancy house overlooking the countryside, I think... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A narrow, wet asphalt road curves left and out of sight, flanked on both sides by tall, dense hedges. The hedges are mostly brown and green, showing autumn colors. In the background, trees with yellow leaves are brightly lit by sunshine under a pale sky. SLR shot. End of long road from previous week's Autumn sun ride... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A vertical shot of a long, narrow pavement running parallel to a road on the right. To the left, a tall, neatly trimmed hedge lines the path, lit by the golden sun. Above the hedge, a row of mature trees with gnarled, leafy branches arches over the scene. SLR shot... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A very large, thick, and immaculately sculpted green hedge, possibly yew, dominating a suburban driveway. The hedge is trimmed into soft, rounded, undulating curves, with a smaller rounded section in the foreground. Parts of brick houses are visible on either side. Phone pic. Dividing a front drive from a cut-through path... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A close-up view of a dense hedge, possibly a Cotoneaster, with small, glossy leaves in shades of green and reddish-purple. In the background, a suburban residential street with parked cars and brick houses with garages is visible under an overcast sky.
November 12, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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- More Autumnal pond vs bsky.app/profile/z3r0...
- Algae died back a little.
- Dragonfly carving post.
- En route to the woods (illuminated in background) I was a little shocked/surprised at a Fern Gully situation (since weeks before): roadside trees erased for a new bypass.
Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A narrow woodland path, carpeted in brown and orange autumn leaves, slopes gently down towards a still pond. The pond is fringed with tall reeds and surrounded by dense bushes and trees displaying yellow and green fall foliage. Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A close-up, abstract photograph of the surface of a still pond. The water is covered in a greenish film, possibly algae or duckweed, and dotted with small, floating leaves. Dark, horizontal reflections of autumn trees with yellow and brown foliage are visible, broken by the water's surface. Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A weathered, rectangular wooden sculpture stands in a woodland setting. The sculpture, possibly a trail marker, is carved with two large dragonflies and has a border of rounded, stone-like shapes. It is covered in patches of green moss and sits on a bed of dark, fallen leaves, with a background of tangled branches and trees with yellowing leaves. Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A wide-angle landscape shot showing the edge of a wood or field next to a paved road. The foreground is a patch of rough ground covered in fallen autumn leaves, with a few trees. In the distance, a large, open green field stretches to the horizon under a bright blue sky with wispy clouds. A lamppost and power lines are visible on the right.
November 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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- Getting too late to sit a while; hadn't had breakfast yet!
- Small sunlit Blackberry plant.
- Deep in the woods...
Phone, wide angle... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A vertical photograph of a narrow, leaf-strewn woodland path leading towards the setting sun. In the foreground, a simple wooden bench sits on the left, facing the path. The scene is framed by trees with autumn leaves and low, dense undergrowth, all illuminated by the warm, golden light of the sunset. SLR... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A close-up shot of a blackberry (bramble) cane, backlit by golden afternoon sunlight. The light shines through the green, toothed leaves, highlighting their veins. The thorny cane also holds clusters of shriveled, dried-up blackberries from late in the season. SLR... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A view of the bright, setting sun, its golden light splintering and flaring as it shines through a dense thicket of silhouetted trees, branches, and leaves. The foreground is almost entirely in shadow, creating a strong contrast with the brilliant light.
November 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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#TreeTuesday:
- Oak leaves in riotous decay, before the cows the other weekend.
- Younger Oaks (I think), in the...
- Managed woods, calling in on the way home.
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SLR shot... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A close-up, sunlit photograph of oak leaves on a branch. The leaves are in mid-transition for autumn, showing a mottled pattern of bright green and golden-orange, with some small brown spots. The background is softly blurred. SLR shot...Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A close-up, vertical photograph focusing on the deeply furrowed, rough bark of a mature tree, likely an oak. The gray-brown bark has intricate vertical cracks. To the left, the background is blurred, showing the bright, golden light of the setting sun shining through the woods. Phone pic, wide angle lens... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A vertical, low-angle view looking up a woodland path in autumn. The path is completely covered in a carpet of fallen brown leaves. Tall deciduous trees with thinning canopies of green, yellow, and gold line the path, reaching up towards a pale blue sky. The scene is illuminated by the warm, golden light of late afternoon.
November 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Miserable Monday 🌧
- Gazanias (Treasure Flower), I've been saving this wet pair for a real rainy day (like today)!
- Calendula (Pot Marigold), nearby & also damp 3 weeks ago.
- More cheery, adjacent gazania opened since: bsky.app/profile/z3r0...
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SLR shot... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A close-up of two Gazania (Treasure Flower) blooms, covered in raindrops. The petals are bicolored, fading from light yellow at the base to white at their pointed tips. Each flower has a golden-yellow center surrounded by a distinct, dark brown ring, set against a dark, out-of-focus green background. SLR shot... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A close-up of a single, bright yellow Calendula (Pot Marigold) flower with water droplets on its petals. The flower has a large, prominent, dark reddish-brown central disk. The background is a soft-focus blend of green foliage and other blurred plant matter. Phone pic. Background blur slightly increased in Google photos app... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: An overhead, close-up shot of a single Gazania flower. Its petals are a vibrant, fiery orange with sharp yellow edges, creating a star-like shape. The bloom has a yellow center surrounded by a dark, almost black, ring, set against a blur of green leaves.
November 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Shallow Focus Sunday - SLR shots from last weekend:
- Veronica (speedwell) variant (Hebe?), new to me, opposite the cows.
- Hot lips and...
- Fuchsia variant, still hanging on in the weakening light, at the top of our garden.
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Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A sunlit medium shot of a blooming Hebe (shrubby Veronica) bush. The plant features numerous upright, spike-like clusters of tiny, dense purple-to-lilac flowers. The flower spikes in the foreground are in sharp focus, set against small, glossy, dark green leaves. The background is a soft, out-of-focus mix of more green foliage and patches of white flowers. Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A close-up of 'Hot Lips' Salvia (Salvia microphylla) flowers against a soft-focus green background. The small, distinctive flowers have a two-lipped, tubular shape. The most prominent flower in the foreground is bicolored, with a white upper section and a vibrant, cherry-red lower lip. A second flower, slightly higher and more in the background, is almost entirely red. Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A close-up, backlit photograph of two delicate Fuchsia flowers dangling from a slender stem. The flowers are illuminated by soft light, making their four outer, swept-back sepals glow a translucent pink. These surround a tightly clustered corolla of rich, dark purple petals, from which long, elegant pink stamens and a pistil emerge. The background is a beautiful, out-of-focus blur of green leaves and sparkling circular bokeh highlights.
November 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Scruffy Saturday - from our neighbourhood on various SLR bike rides:
- Dahlias, even look cool disintegrating.
- Snapdragon, somehow comfy growing in a high wall!
- Michaelmas daisies, big patch, small heads.
- Ours in back garden.
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Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A tight close-up on a vibrant, magenta-pink Ball Dahlia. The flower is a complex, spherical bloom with countless petals layered tightly and curling inwards. In the soft-focus background, another pink dahlia and a small green bud are visible. Besides an alleyway... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A low-angle shot looking up towards a bright, overexposed sky. A cluster of vibrant, deep pink Snapdragon flowers blooms on a single stem. Below and to the left, a different plant features several light brown, round seed pods. A dark grey, textured object, possibly a roof tile, cuts across the bottom-right corner. These looked way more purple in person, oddly... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A vibrant, full-frame close-up of a dense cluster of purple-blue Michaelmas daisies, also known as Asters. Each small, daisy-like flower has many delicate petals surrounding a bright yellow center, with a few centers turning a darker brown. Plant is distressed and dying, but the buds have a nice solidity to them, idk... Description by Gemini 2.5 Pro: A selective-focus shot of a single, light purple Aster flower, its petals slightly drooping around a fluffy yellow and brown center. The flower sits atop a slender stem with several small, unopened green buds. The background is softly blurred with green and bright orange patches.
November 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM