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Aphid Farming
@aphidfarming.bsky.social
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We ants may tap your aphids for your dew. You may not wish their sucking or our care
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · Jun 9
#macro #macrophotography #macrophoto #insects #ant #nature
Close-up macro of a reddish-brown ant clinging upside-down to a hairy green plant stem while several small black aphids cluster around it.
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · 2h
Thank you! 😀
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · 9h
Fingers crossed!
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · 10h
#photography #macro #macrophotography #macrophoto #flowers #wildflower #wildflowers #botany #nature #autumn #hedgerow #mûre #rubus #blackberry
Macro photo of a white bramble (Rubus) flower in bloom. Crinkled petals surround a tight center of pale green pistils and many brown, pollen-dusted anthers. A fuzzy green calyx and a slightly hairy, thorny stem are visible beneath the blossom, with a small unopened bud on the side. The background is a soft blur of green leaves, keeping the focus on the flower. Lighting is natural and even, with muted colors and shallow depth of field.
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · 13d
#photography #BlackAndWhite #b&w #classicMono #monochrome #railway #railroad #catenary #lines #sky #clouds #storm #light #sunrays #sunbeams
A black and white photograph shows dark storm clouds partially covering the sky, with bright rays of sunlight breaking through the gaps. Several diagonal catenary lines cross the scene, creating a geometric contrast against the natural forms of the clouds. The strong light and shadow emphasize the texture of the clouds, giving the image a dramatic and moody atmosphere. The composition feels both industrial and ethereal, blending human infrastructure with the power of nature.
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · 14d
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · 14d
Duran duran! Thank you. Aphids appear in other poems as well, like:

You see, / aphids / aren't sweet / as I had always imagined.
Even though rose wine is their only food, / aphids / are bitter.

from
writersalmanac.publicradio.org/index.php%3F...
A Lecture on Aphids by Charles Goodrich | The Writer's Almanac with Garrison Keillor
'A Lecture on Aphids' by Charles Goodrich, and the literary and historical notes for Monday, August 12, 2002.
writersalmanac.publicradio.org
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · 15d
Nice droplets! 💦💧
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · 15d
Thank you for your great photos! ☀️
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · 15d
☀️🚂🛤️
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · 15d
Thanks, Oscar. That's an intriguing photo. I like the crop: full frame sometimes says too much.
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · 15d
#photography #railway #railroad #tracks #industrial #autumn #fall #abandoned #overgrown #rosehips #rosehip #nypon #hagebutte #hagebutten
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Close-up view of an old, unused railway track. The image focuses on the side of the rail, showing weathered wooden ties and rusted bolts securing the track. Overgrown branches with green leaves and small red fruits (rose hips) hang over and across the rail, giving the scene an abandoned and naturally reclaimed look.
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · 19d
Thank you, Áine! ☀️
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · 21d
#photography #wildflowers #macro #macrophotography #macrophoto #nature #bug #bugsky #insect #flowers #tansy #wildflower #meadow #grassland
A close-up photo of a green shield bug perched on a cluster of bright yellow tansy flowers. The insect’s legs and antennae are clearly visible as it clings to the textured, button-like blooms. The background is softly blurred in shades of green, highlighting the sharp details of the bug and flowers in the foreground.
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · 26d
😀👍
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · 26d
Thank you, Oscar! Nice lines, textures, and patterns! The red/green accents make the picture feel alive.
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · Sep 19
Indeed! Original but very fitting!
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · Sep 19
#photography #macro #macrophotography #macrophoto #close-up #nature #flowers #gardening #garden #stamen #stamens #anthers #hemerocallis #daylily #päivänlilja
This is a close-up macro photograph of a flower’s stamens. The bright yellow filaments rise gracefully, each topped with anthers that are partly covered in pollen. The background is a smooth, blurred golden yellow, enhancing the focus on the delicate details of the stamens. The image captures the intricate textures and vibrant warmth of the flower’s reproductive structures.
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · Sep 15
Xiexie, Sparrows! 🪶
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · Sep 14
#photography #nature #flowers #close-up #gardening #garden #withering #wilting #coneflower #sonnenhut
Close-up of two coneflowers in late bloom, their petals faded to pale pink and beige with edges curled and tattered. The centers are full and spiky, with dense overlapping bracts in shades of orange, brown, and green. The flowers lean slightly, showing signs of age and weathering. The background is softly blurred, with muted earthy tones that highlight the textures and colors of the flowers in the foreground.
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · Sep 13
Great photo, and... how I wish, how I wish I was there! 😀
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · Sep 12
Thank you! Beautiful views, beautiful memories... 📸
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · Sep 12
The Lechtal Alps (Austria). Down there is the Imst region. 🌄
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · Sep 12
Indeed! 🌿
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · Sep 12
Sure! 👍 I've even pinned my selfie at work to my profile: 🐜
bsky.app/profile/aphi...
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Aphid Farming @aphidfarming.bsky.social · Sep 12
Thank you, Caoimhín! Yes, it was a great path, covering something like 1300 m elevation difference ⛰️🪜
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