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Michael Ramsdell
@mramsdell1967.bsky.social
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A mentor to some but a student of all.
All posted photos and sayings are mine unless shared or attributed.
Photographer - Cincinnati/NKY USA
Contributor to Getty Images, and Adobe Stock etc.
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Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · 13d
Everyday take care of you first
You help nobody when you're broken
mramsdell1967.bsky.social Michael Ramsdell @mramsdell1967.bsky.social · Apr 6
Zebra Swallowtail (Eurytides marcellus)
Butterfly 2019-262

You are accomplishing a lot
Even if you are just barely hanging on...

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #photography #monday #beauty #nature #insect #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
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Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)
Butterfly 2025-59

Judgement from others can be harsh and hurts
Still we can be tougher on ourselves
Than anyone else can ever be

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December 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Rusty-tipped Page (Siproeta epaphus)
Butterfly 2018-29

Note to self:

The energy it takes to be discourage and depressed
Is better applied elsewhere.

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December 6, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Sunset 2025-1
Northern Kentucky/CVG

Nowadays, it feels sometimes...
There are more set to take photos
Or troll a the victim's misfortune
Than rush in to help another soul.

#photography#photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
December 5, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Reposted by Michael Ramsdell
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Thankful for the people who resist
Folks say you are wasting your time
and you can't make a difference.

Locally - Nationally - Globally

I am thankful you believe otherwise
I am thankful you prove them wrong

Thank you

#resist #freedom #nokings #democracy #protest #freespeech #indivisible #thanks
November 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Giant Swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes)
Butterfly 2019-113

A small amount of hope.
Can sometimes defeat a large amount of despair.

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January 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio Troilus)
Butterfly 2025-58a

It seems good ideas must be carefully nurtured
While bad Ideas grow like weeds

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December 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Aphrodite fritillary (Speyeria aphrodite)
Butterfly 2021-25

Good feels guilt
for the hurt and problems caused to others
Evil feels guilt
for getting caught and the harm to themselves

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December 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Aphrodite fritillary (Speyeria aphrodite)
Butterfly 2020-62

Injustice is irrelevant for some until it effects that person
Then they often wonder why nobody else cares

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December 3, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Painted Lady - Vanessa Cardui
Butterfly 2017-125

Small kindness
Can make a large difference

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December 2, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
Butterfly 2019-117

The problem is..
It is easier to get mad
Than actually fix
The problem that is...

#butterfly #butterflies #monarch #monarchs #macro #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
December 2, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
Butterfly 2025-58

If one struggles to admit the mistake
Fixing it becomes even harder

#butterfly #butterflies #monarch #monarchs #macro #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
December 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Tiger Longwing (Heliconius Hecale)
Butterfly 2018-44

We take a bad ideas further than necessary
Rather than admit we are wrong.

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #pics #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
November 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Red Admiral (Vanessa Atalanta)
Butterfly 2017-76

I know am right about one thing
That I have been wrong before

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November 7, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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Eastern Tailed Blue Butterfly (Cupido comyntas)
Butterfly 2017-139

Wisdom sometimes can be found in unlikely places
While stupid can be found almost anywhere

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November 29, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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White Morpho Butterfly (Morpho Polyphemus)
Butterfly 2018-70

There are things we don't need and can't afford
That are sometimes returned or unwanted
We choose to buy anyway

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November 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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I am not buying anything from
any national retailer 11/26 - 12/2

In the event I need anything I will go local
I encourage others to consider doing this
indivisible.org Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 11d
It’s the busiest shopping period of the year, so we’re hitting pause on buying from corporations that enable Trump’s fascist agenda: weaintbuyingit.com/?utm_source=bluesky
(next to a crossed out Home Depot logo) “Home Depot has allowed its parking lots to become ground zero for ICE raids on immigrant day laborers, and its billionaire co-founder Bernie Marcus has funneled millions into Trump's campaigns.” (next to a crossed out Target logo) “Target, which once branded itself as the friendly, inclusive big-box store, has now scrapped its DEl goals and scaled back LGBTQ+ offerings to avoid angering the regime.” (next to a crossed out Amazon logo) “Amazon didn't just shower Trump's inauguration with cash -- Jeff Bezos' company pitched facial-recognition tools to ICE and powers the Palantir systems ICE uses to track and deport immigrants, making Amazon a core contractor for the regime's deportation machine.”
November 27, 2025 at 2:02 AM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
Thankful for the people who resist
Folks say you are wasting your time
and you can't make a difference.

Locally - Nationally - Globally

I am thankful you believe otherwise
I am thankful you prove them wrong

Thank you

#resist #freedom #nokings #democracy #protest #freespeech #indivisible #thanks
November 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
Tiger Longwing (Heliconius Hecale)
Butterfly 2018-48

Thankful for the people who have struggled with
Mental, physical, or spiritual wellness
Still with us enjoying today.

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #pics #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
November 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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White Peacock Butterfly (Anartia jatrophae)
Butterfly 2018-20

If thanks could be given non-stop
It would still be insufficient to what some deserve
Thank you.

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #insect #pics #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #endhate #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
November 27, 2025 at 9:34 AM
mramsdell1967.bsky.social
I am not buying anything from
any national retailer 11/26 - 12/2

In the event I need anything I will go local
I encourage others to consider doing this
indivisible.org Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 11d
It’s the busiest shopping period of the year, so we’re hitting pause on buying from corporations that enable Trump’s fascist agenda: weaintbuyingit.com/?utm_source=bluesky
(next to a crossed out Home Depot logo) “Home Depot has allowed its parking lots to become ground zero for ICE raids on immigrant day laborers, and its billionaire co-founder Bernie Marcus has funneled millions into Trump's campaigns.” (next to a crossed out Target logo) “Target, which once branded itself as the friendly, inclusive big-box store, has now scrapped its DEl goals and scaled back LGBTQ+ offerings to avoid angering the regime.” (next to a crossed out Amazon logo) “Amazon didn't just shower Trump's inauguration with cash -- Jeff Bezos' company pitched facial-recognition tools to ICE and powers the Palantir systems ICE uses to track and deport immigrants, making Amazon a core contractor for the regime's deportation machine.”
November 27, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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Zebra Longwing (Heliconius charithonia)
Butterfly 2019-79

Do not let unimpressive people
Dictate what is possible

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #insect #pics #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #endhate #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
November 27, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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This is what resistance looks like
carlquintanilla.bsky.social Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 12d
Page One in Cincinnati:

“.. I need to be able to look my grandkids in the eye and say I did not remain silent.”

#ICE
November 26, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Zebra Longwing (Heliconius charithonia)
Butterfly 2018-82

Rather stand alone for what is right
Than join a crowd in what is clearly wrong

#butterfly #butterflies #macro #insect #pics #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #endhate #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
November 26, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio Troilus)
Butterfly 2025-58

Doing nice things for an expected return
Is not the selfless gift some make it seem.

#butterfly #butterflies #monarch #monarchs #macro #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
November 25, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
Butterfly 2019-126

Seize the opportunity to reteach lessons
Taught by the people who mattered most
As they chose to do for you

#butterfly #butterflies #monarch #monarchs #macro #photography #beauty #nature #photodaily #photos #thephotohour #mramsdellpics
November 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM