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René Ferdinand Rivera Morell
@grafikrobot.bsky.social
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I program, mostly in C++, and mostly game engine systems. But I also manage to program open source tools, libraries, and contribute to C++ standardization. I've been known to take pictures, many, many pictures.

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René Ferdinand Rivera Morell @grafikrobot.bsky.social · Jun 30
About the photos I post.. I try really hard to make good, and at times entertaining alt text. Other than some times having to rotate or crop a bit, they are untouched originals. I mainly use an X-T30. But randomly also my Google Pixel 8.

#photography #fotografia #mushroom #nature #macromonday
Dozens of miniature perfectly round mushrooms emanating from the inside of a decaying fallen tree trunk. As if a parade of fungi across the bark. With a hint of bright green moss at the bottom edge of the parade. As if spectating the relative giants.
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boost.org
Improving libraries through Boost review process: the case of OpenMethod
www.boost.org/news/entry/n...

Learn about Boost Formal Review Process
www.boost.org/doc/formal-r...
September 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
grafikrobot.bsky.social
A not boring utility cover door in #CityOfEvanston #Illinois.

#photography #fotografia #urban #urbanphotography #streetphotography #streetart #tagtuesday
Why would anyone want a boring "manhole" cover when you could paint, like in this case, in all kinds of color. This square "traffic signals" utility cover on the sidewalk has a diamond relief pattern. Each single diamond is painted yellow, blue, pink, orange, white, and brown. Although it seems like a random arrangement, maybe the artist had some hidden meaning.
September 9, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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marc-fischer.bsky.social
After many requests, here are the files to print three different anonymous Chicago contractor-style flyers about ICE, as well my new zine of Tasks for the National Guard in Chicago. Print and resist, friends! drive.google.com/drive/folder...
A half-sheet size flyer with green printing, ridiculing ICE agents. The design is modeled after the flyers commonly used by contractors in Chicago, who are frequently immigrants. These flyers often appear on the garages of homes. A half-sheet size flyer with blue printing, ridiculing ICE agents. The design is modeled after the flyers commonly used by contractors in Chicago, who are frequently immigrants. These flyers often appear on the garages of homes.
September 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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mikebaker.bsky.social
Teens calling Idaho's suicide hotline are being told they can't proceed with the conversation without parental consent. Many of the callers are then hanging up.

Idaho approved a strict parental consent law last year.

idahocapitalsun.com/2025/08/29/i...
September 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
grafikrobot.bsky.social
#Chicago Cloud Gate mirroring a pure clear #urban #skyline.

#photography #fotografia #streetphotography #city #scape #cityscape #streetart #urbangaze #BlueSkyMonday
A half of the smooth mirror surface of the Chicago Cloud Gate (aka Bean) sculpture. Here it mirrors a pure clear blue sky and part of the skyline.
September 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
grafikrobot.bsky.social
New #keycaps for my short keyboard. Was inspired after looking at the #lego #typewriter set my daughter did a while ago.. www.lego.com/en-us/produc...
Retro typewriter keycaps on short 84 keyboard. Looking from left down to the right of the keyboard. Each round or rounded key has a black face, chrome rim, and translucent "labels". This picture is without back illumination. Retro typewriter keycaps on short 84 keyboard. Looking from left down to the right of the keyboard. Each round or rounded key has a black face, chrome rim, and translucent "labels". This picture is with back illumination.
August 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
grafikrobot.bsky.social
At "Parque de las palomas" Old #SanJuan #PuertoRico.. www.conoceapuertorico.com/parque-de-la...

#WorldPhotographyDay

#photography #fotografia #bird #historiclandmark #urbanphotopgraphy #urban #streetphotography
Give peace a chance! A white dove at the Parque de las Palomas in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. The dove is poised looking to the right within one of the, almost perfectly dark, square perch holes in the wall of the park. This is a closeup of one such hole. The wall is a patchwork of old mortar and brick dating to Spanish conquest times.
August 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
grafikrobot.bsky.social
Young Cooper's Hawks nesting in my yard. The parents are almost never around though.

#photography #fotografia #nature #hawk #backyard #evanston #illinois
Young Cooper's Hawk hanging out on a branch. Like all young ones they know they are invincible and hang out without a care in the world. Young Cooper's Hawk peaking out of their nest. It's hard to leave the safety of your home for some.
August 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
grafikrobot.bsky.social
#photography #fotografia #shells #nature #mollusk #jagged #blueskyartshow
The frame is filled with a closeup of a wall of mollusks. All pointing towards us in a jagged arrangement all in different orientations. The shells are white and give the impression of a wall of dozens of teeth. If I didn't know better it might even look like an alien nightmare.
August 9, 2025 at 12:49 PM
grafikrobot.bsky.social
#photography #fotografía #nature #flowers #petals #purple #bloomscrolling #stunday
A small field of flowers. All white petals, with purple veins and a yellow triangular root. They have a dark purple center of stamen. On the left of this photo is a close up view of one such flower. With many others in the background.
August 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
grafikrobot.bsky.social
Sahalie #waterfall in #Oregon

#photography #fotografia #water #nature #landscape #forest #waterfallwednesday
The Sahalie Falls in Oregon. This river creates a turbulent water cascade with two split falls, one large one small. There are many proudly tall conifers surrounding the water. But the rocks below are covered in moss, grass, and small plants. Seemingly to better feed on the mist from the falls.
July 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
grafikrobot.bsky.social
Farm field painting with #alternating pattern of till lines. On display at the #Illinois #Evanston #Skokie D65 education center.

#photography #fotografia #streetphotography #art #painting #landscape #scape #blueskyartshow
Painting of a farm field in extreme perspective, displayed on a community center window. The red and orange alternating till lines beckon you to the far away farm houses. The sky is an angry red rust tone as if the world is on fire on what can only be a hot Summer day. Two birds fly in that sky. Where the only reprieve is the green-blue slim line of forest in the horizon.
July 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
grafikrobot.bsky.social
The #endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee.

#photography #fotografia #nature #bee #bloomscrolling #flowers #macro #macromonday #evanston #illinois
In the tree town USA of Evanston Illinois you could hardly tell that the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee is endangered as it's seemingly everywhere. This specimen is enjoying an afternoon snack on a patch of pink Monardas. We see the bee's folded wings as it hangs on to the thin flowing petals. And can see the characteristic yellow/brown fuzz with darker center patch for this bee.
July 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
grafikrobot.bsky.social
#Madison #Wisconsin capitol building during a fine #summer day.

#photography #fotografia #scape #cityscape
From the bottom steps of the Madison Wisconsin capitol looking at the outside main entry of the building. A large dome with tall columns fronting the entrance. Many steps leading up to the entry. With flowers and trees to welcome you.
July 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Reposted by René Ferdinand Rivera Morell
adriancarrasquillo.bsky.social
NEW from me: Why Were Trump’s Agents Casing a Puerto Rican Museum in Chicago?

www.thebulwark.com/p/why-were-t... via @thebulwark.com
Why Were Trump’s Agents Casing a Puerto Rican Museum in Chicago?
Plus: The lessons of L.A. Taco.
www.thebulwark.com
July 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
grafikrobot.bsky.social
An anniversary #Summer sky in #Guatemala.

#photography #fotografia #sunset #clouds #lake #summerdaze #blueskyartshow
Looking at a Summer sunset from Isla Flores, Guatemala. Cloudy, but golden skies illuminate the lake. Only to be interrupted by Islote Santa Bárbara. A natural splendor in preparation to celebrate an anniversary.
July 12, 2025 at 6:46 AM
grafikrobot.bsky.social
Sometimes what you need is a #sideways tree.

#photography #fotografia #nature #tree #river #chicago #blueskyartshow
Along the north branch of the Chicago River a fallen tree provides tenuous crossing over the shallow flowing, but murky, water. Does one risk walking on the trunk to cross? Or just live and get wet?
July 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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churchstreetimages.com
Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday July 5, 2025
Theme is #Sideways

Any art, any skill level, anything that fits.

Use both tags to be included in our feed. Details in comments.

#art #artists #photography #painting #drawing #sketching #pottery #poetry #fibercraft #quilting #sculpture #streetart
Photo of an acrobatic plane flying up side down trailing smoke through the sky with text that reads: Join the #BlueSkyArtShow Saturday July 5, 2025 The theme is #Sideways. Any art, any skill level, anything that fits. Use both tags to be included in our feed.
June 30, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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mjlinde.bsky.social
#rockinTuesday

Davesphoto.
@davesadventures.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 1:52 PM
grafikrobot.bsky.social
About the photos I post.. I try really hard to make good, and at times entertaining alt text. Other than some times having to rotate or crop a bit, they are untouched originals. I mainly use an X-T30. But randomly also my Google Pixel 8.

#photography #fotografia #mushroom #nature #macromonday
Dozens of miniature perfectly round mushrooms emanating from the inside of a decaying fallen tree trunk. As if a parade of fungi across the bark. With a hint of bright green moss at the bottom edge of the parade. As if spectating the relative giants.
June 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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keymonster.bsky.social
Stop using generative AI. There is no legitimate use of generative AI. There is no “I hate AI but this is ok”. Not everyone is using it. We do not have to “get used to it or be left behind.” Just don’t. Just stop. Delete the app. Close your account. Save some money. Take the first step.
#noai
June 27, 2025 at 2:21 PM
grafikrobot.bsky.social
Getting ready to cross the #Kilauea Iki Crater on a late December day in #Hawaii. A favorite place to #GetOutside.

#photography #fotografia #volcano #crater #flowers #landscape
#BlueSkyArtShow
Looking out across the Kilauea Iki Crater from the East end of the trail getting ready to cross the live hot caldera. Blue sky above and black lava rock below squeeze the crater walls between. A lone, red, sacred Ohia Lehua flower on the right foreground welcomes one tot he trail.
June 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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boost.org
Richard Thomson from the Utah C++ Programmers Group has built a treasure trove of tutorials on assorted Boost libraries! Check it out at:
t.co/2tB2fVBgkw
Utah C++ Programmers Group:
t.co/tuE1CT6qoO
June 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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boost.org
WG21 meeting in Sofia, Bulgaria, comes to an end. One last peek at that Boost.MQTT5 poster and heading to the airport!
boost.org/libs/mqtt5
open-std.org/jtc1/sc22/wg...
June 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
grafikrobot.bsky.social
#photography #fotografia #nature #bridge #oregon #narrow #blueskyartshow
Forrest path that connects through a narrow single log foot bridge. The foot bridge has a single wood railing on the left side. The bridge goes over a creek and a large fallen tree.
June 21, 2025 at 5:01 AM