Fair. For my money, I think there are criticisms to be made of Hassan Piker but not the ones people often make.

Yeah, I didn't deny he tried to use politics to get girls. I'm just saying that isn't the whole story of his involvement in politics.

Looking at his life, I feel he was already into politics but picked a specific school of politics because of girls. If it really was just about meeting women, there is no way he would have made it that far. For whatever flaws he has, he's not exactly known for being a dog.

A purple heron (Ardea purpurea) in flight.

Not the best photo, as it was a very long way away, but another lifer - a purple heron, at Parc Natural dels Aiguamolls de l'Empordà, northern Spain, yesterday.

(HT to @pipapipia.bsky.social who brought this wonderful place to my attention.)

#birds #photography

What?

A view across a misty field towards a French village behind trees. The field has a lone tree and the sky shows some dawn colours.

Early morning in Brassac les Mines, France

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Peregrine falcon [📸 mostly.birds]

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Prydden Brook, Newtown, CT (Zoar Trail) 25 ft plunge/40 ft Cascade. 3/19/23. Parking 41.4021540, -73.1880775 Falls 41.4177430, -73.2066558

Prydden Brook, Newtown, CT (Zoar Trail)
25 ft plunge/40 ft Cascade. 3/19/23.
Parking
41.4021540, -73.1880775
Falls
41.4177430, -73.2066558
#Connecticut #NewEngland
#waterfalls #photography
#longexposure
#chasingwaterfalls
#landscape #outdoors
#hiking #explore #nature

Thank you.

Flowers from my garden

Bluesky, I got you some flowers from my garden, to cheer you up.

You're welcome 🦋💙

#wildlife #WildlifeCrossings

More photos of wildlife crossings in comments. Great idea!

Drop someone DRINKING 🍺🧋🖤🍷🍹

The Oregon coast is pure magic ✨

#pnw #beautiful 🩵

Sunset over the wind turbine

Sometime you need a shitty day to get a fabulous sunset.

Water fall in pond moss rocks next to it

A last swim, before heading back

Black and white kitten sweetly resting it's head on a ginger and white dog's head. Besties.

🐾🐱🧡🐶🧡🐱🐾
In these dark times, we have one constant ray of sunshine in our lives. Our pets. Cherish them today and always.
#nationalpetday
#adoptdontshop #caturday #dogsofbluesky

A narrow, winding path leads into a dense forest during sunrise. Brilliant, warm golden sunbeams stream through the tall tree trunks and a light morning mist, creating a luminous glow in the center of the woods. The foreground and the large trees framing the path are in deep shadow, providing a sharp contrast to the light-filled background. Lush green foliage and the leaves of the canopy are highlighted where the morning light touches them.

Chasing sunbeams. Come with me into the woods ☀️🌳💚🤍

#nature #forest #photography #wander #Teutoburgerwald #sunrise
#woodland

Thursday morning sunshine 🩵🌞

Painting of a tabby cat in a summer meadow. Surrounded by dandelions and other flowers.

Cat in the Summer Meadow, Bruno Liljefors (1860-1939).

The Pope’s response to being threatened by the Pentagon?
- Cancelled his July 4th US visit.
- Spending our 250th birthday on an island where African migrants wash ashore.
- Told Catholics to call their reps and demand an end to the Iran war.
The first American pope.
He will NOT be bullied by Trump!

Malachite Kingfisher (Corythornis cristatus): This beautiful river Kingfisher is resident in Africa, south of the Sahara. It is 13cm (5.1in) in length and is usually found in reeds or aquatic vegetation around ponds or near slow flowing water. Stunning photo taken by Barry Leppan in South Africa.

Cherry blossoms in Japan.

#Owl #Nature #Reality
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A sunset with trees over rooftops.

"When your world moves too fast, and you lose yourself in the chaos, introduce yourself to each color of the sunset.”
—Christy Ann Martine

Tall, slender trees rise along a narrow woodland path, their trunks slightly bowed and branches uneven, suggesting years of enduring strong winds and repeated storms. Ivy clings tightly to their bark, while sparse upper canopies show signs of weathering. Ferns and moss blanket the forest floor, and patches of blue sky peek through the resilient, wind-shaped trees.

The trees have taken a battering over recent years but still they survive

Douglas, Cork, 🇮🇪

#photography
#nature
#landscape
#springtime
#tree
#PhotoHour
#spéirghorm
#EastCoastKin
#ECK

🐕 🚶📱 📸 📷 🌳 🌉

midwest sky at sunset, looking across a country road with the shadow cast by the guardrail etched onto the road’s surface. the land beyond is lit up in golden orange air the silhouettes of trees mid frame. the sun is round and golden bright with rays radiating outward into a cloud-patched sky that changes hue from orange to blue. it feels peaceful and hopeful and triumphant all at once.

go outside sometimes, the stuff out there will make your heart do little flippies

📸: me

First Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia) of the year 😃

#mothsmatter

Rufous-backed Kingfisher (Ceyx rufidorsa): This species of bird is found in Brunei, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand in tropical lowland forests near lakeshores and stream-sides. Amazing photo taken by Chong Lip Mun in Malaysia. #kingfisher #wildlifephotography #nature #bird