Pratab Ali
@prataba.bsky.social
Amateur photographer. landscape, insects, wildlife, stars. 20 plus years software engineer in telecoms.
Sci-fi: BSG, Startrek, Expanse, some Starwars. Mando and Grogu!
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Sci-fi: BSG, Startrek, Expanse, some Starwars. Mando and Grogu!
(Sorry, Large profiles with thousands of followers, I'm unlikely to follow you back)
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Pratab Ali
@prataba.bsky.social
· Nov 18
What have you bee'n up to?
I've been taking my Nikon 105mm micro lens for a spin.
(14th June 2021 - from Twitter)
I've been taking my Nikon 105mm micro lens for a spin.
(14th June 2021 - from Twitter)
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#StarTrekTNG S1 E15 11001001
Bynars take over the Enterprise to save their race.
Bynars vs Borg.
If I wrote for Star Trek. In some way I would have made these diminutive guys a nemesis to the Borg. I'd come up with something that prevents their assimilation.
They are small, but they'd be mighty!
Bynars take over the Enterprise to save their race.
Bynars vs Borg.
If I wrote for Star Trek. In some way I would have made these diminutive guys a nemesis to the Borg. I'd come up with something that prevents their assimilation.
They are small, but they'd be mighty!
December 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
#StarTrekTNG S1 E15 11001001
Bynars take over the Enterprise to save their race.
Bynars vs Borg.
If I wrote for Star Trek. In some way I would have made these diminutive guys a nemesis to the Borg. I'd come up with something that prevents their assimilation.
They are small, but they'd be mighty!
Bynars take over the Enterprise to save their race.
Bynars vs Borg.
If I wrote for Star Trek. In some way I would have made these diminutive guys a nemesis to the Borg. I'd come up with something that prevents their assimilation.
They are small, but they'd be mighty!
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Bhuail muid le Sadhbh Larkin-Coyle, aisteoir, scríbhneoir & stiúrthóir Tíolacadh. Óna céimeanna tosaigh sa drámaíocht go dtí an gearrscannán Gaeilge seo, labhraímid léi faoin turas cruthaitheach taobh thiar den scannán roimh a taispeántas ag Féile Scannán Feabhail www.filmireland.net/tus-geal-tio...
December 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Bhuail muid le Sadhbh Larkin-Coyle, aisteoir, scríbhneoir & stiúrthóir Tíolacadh. Óna céimeanna tosaigh sa drámaíocht go dtí an gearrscannán Gaeilge seo, labhraímid léi faoin turas cruthaitheach taobh thiar den scannán roimh a taispeántas ag Féile Scannán Feabhail www.filmireland.net/tus-geal-tio...
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"Why is it that the media wants to convince the electorate of Reform’s apparent impending outright success? Perhaps when we examine who owns these media and social media outlets, whether it be Rupert Murdoch or the tech billionaires, we begin to understand the motivation."
#Democracy
#Scotland🏴
#Democracy
#Scotland🏴
Not being surprised – inaction is our enemies’ lifeline
A sense of outrage, déjà vu and exasperation at the state of the present – the comment “I’m not surprised” is not relevant, the question should be, what to do?
bylines.scot
November 29, 2025 at 10:08 AM
"Why is it that the media wants to convince the electorate of Reform’s apparent impending outright success? Perhaps when we examine who owns these media and social media outlets, whether it be Rupert Murdoch or the tech billionaires, we begin to understand the motivation."
#Democracy
#Scotland🏴
#Democracy
#Scotland🏴
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Good morning.
Gonna have a pop at multi-millionaire Dicky Tice this morning.
The same Dicky Tice that hates foreigners in our country, hates muslims, is an MP for Boston & Skegness but lives in Dubai under SHARIA LAW!
Having a pop at children wearing ear defenders because he's a class 1 knobhead.
Gonna have a pop at multi-millionaire Dicky Tice this morning.
The same Dicky Tice that hates foreigners in our country, hates muslims, is an MP for Boston & Skegness but lives in Dubai under SHARIA LAW!
Having a pop at children wearing ear defenders because he's a class 1 knobhead.
December 1, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Good morning.
Gonna have a pop at multi-millionaire Dicky Tice this morning.
The same Dicky Tice that hates foreigners in our country, hates muslims, is an MP for Boston & Skegness but lives in Dubai under SHARIA LAW!
Having a pop at children wearing ear defenders because he's a class 1 knobhead.
Gonna have a pop at multi-millionaire Dicky Tice this morning.
The same Dicky Tice that hates foreigners in our country, hates muslims, is an MP for Boston & Skegness but lives in Dubai under SHARIA LAW!
Having a pop at children wearing ear defenders because he's a class 1 knobhead.
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'A Biden setup': Trump doubles down on pardon for drug trafficker
www.rawstory.com
'A Biden setup': Trump doubles down on pardon for drug trafficker
twp.ai
December 1, 2025 at 7:54 AM
'A Biden setup': Trump doubles down on pardon for drug trafficker
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Find out more: home.cern/news/news/ac...
HiLumi News: the cold sets in
As manufacturing of the components for the High-Luminosity LHC (HL-LHC) reaches its final stages, installation activities are gaining pace. Six impressive compression units have just been delivered by...
home.cern
December 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Find out more: home.cern/news/news/ac...
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Here we see the delivery of warm helium compressors for the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider, the successor to CERN's Large Hadron Collider.
December 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Here we see the delivery of warm helium compressors for the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider, the successor to CERN's Large Hadron Collider.
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The six new compressors are the first pieces of equipment to be installed above ground. They will soon be joined by cold boxes to form the two new refrigeration systems that will cool the HL-LHC installations, in addition to the eight current refrigerators that serve the LHC today.
December 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The six new compressors are the first pieces of equipment to be installed above ground. They will soon be joined by cold boxes to form the two new refrigeration systems that will cool the HL-LHC installations, in addition to the eight current refrigerators that serve the LHC today.
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Britain has a secrecy problem.
In 2024, the govt answered just 29% of Freedom of Information requests - the lowest rate since FOI began.
Secrecy fuels corruption, bad governance, scandals covered-up to protect elites. Ministers don't answer questions in parliament.
Sham democracy.
In 2024, the govt answered just 29% of Freedom of Information requests - the lowest rate since FOI began.
Secrecy fuels corruption, bad governance, scandals covered-up to protect elites. Ministers don't answer questions in parliament.
Sham democracy.
The British state is addicted to secrecy - we need to fight back
Our politicians and officials are using public money to keep citizens in the dark, says Heather Brooke
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Britain has a secrecy problem.
In 2024, the govt answered just 29% of Freedom of Information requests - the lowest rate since FOI began.
Secrecy fuels corruption, bad governance, scandals covered-up to protect elites. Ministers don't answer questions in parliament.
Sham democracy.
In 2024, the govt answered just 29% of Freedom of Information requests - the lowest rate since FOI began.
Secrecy fuels corruption, bad governance, scandals covered-up to protect elites. Ministers don't answer questions in parliament.
Sham democracy.
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Our Christmas countdown for nature lovers is back! 😍🎄
A little bit of wildlife magic every morning...
Who's ready to open door 1 with us?
#RSPBAdvent
A little bit of wildlife magic every morning...
Who's ready to open door 1 with us?
#RSPBAdvent
December 1, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Our Christmas countdown for nature lovers is back! 😍🎄
A little bit of wildlife magic every morning...
Who's ready to open door 1 with us?
#RSPBAdvent
A little bit of wildlife magic every morning...
Who's ready to open door 1 with us?
#RSPBAdvent
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Plopkins: FARAGE MUST FACE SLEAZE PROBE OVER RUSSIAN INTERFERENCE, RACISM AND COUNTLESS OTHER LIES
December 1, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Plopkins: FARAGE MUST FACE SLEAZE PROBE OVER RUSSIAN INTERFERENCE, RACISM AND COUNTLESS OTHER LIES
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Netanyahu has officially asked Israel’s president for a pardon on corruption charges. Funny how the people Trump always fawns over are always, without fail, corrupt and greed-driven criminals. But sure, it’s definitely a working immigrant with no record who is a horrific criminal
November 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Netanyahu has officially asked Israel’s president for a pardon on corruption charges. Funny how the people Trump always fawns over are always, without fail, corrupt and greed-driven criminals. But sure, it’s definitely a working immigrant with no record who is a horrific criminal
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Panorama: Our lovely warm star setting whilst the moon rises. Needs a click probably….
November 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Panorama: Our lovely warm star setting whilst the moon rises. Needs a click probably….
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November 30, 2025 at 4:40 PM
#StarTrek goes great with any occasion. Today, doing laundry!
#StarTrekTNG S1 E13 Datalore
I'd forgotten that we met Lore so soon.
And Data's efforts to learn to sneeze convincingly. Aaaaachoooo.
#StarTrekTNG S1 E13 Datalore
I'd forgotten that we met Lore so soon.
And Data's efforts to learn to sneeze convincingly. Aaaaachoooo.
a close up of a man 's face with the letter t on the bottom left
ALT: a close up of a man 's face with the letter t on the bottom left
media.tenor.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
#StarTrek goes great with any occasion. Today, doing laundry!
#StarTrekTNG S1 E13 Datalore
I'd forgotten that we met Lore so soon.
And Data's efforts to learn to sneeze convincingly. Aaaaachoooo.
#StarTrekTNG S1 E13 Datalore
I'd forgotten that we met Lore so soon.
And Data's efforts to learn to sneeze convincingly. Aaaaachoooo.
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Not to be seen on the BBC and UK media
November 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Not to be seen on the BBC and UK media
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Another wave crashing over iceberg.
Love taking these photos - very challenging to get the shutter speed right, split-second timing right, hoping that the iceberg doesn't move even an inch while all this is happening. But when it works, it's pretty satisfying!
Fellsjara, Jökulsárlón #Iceland
Love taking these photos - very challenging to get the shutter speed right, split-second timing right, hoping that the iceberg doesn't move even an inch while all this is happening. But when it works, it's pretty satisfying!
Fellsjara, Jökulsárlón #Iceland
November 29, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Another wave crashing over iceberg.
Love taking these photos - very challenging to get the shutter speed right, split-second timing right, hoping that the iceberg doesn't move even an inch while all this is happening. But when it works, it's pretty satisfying!
Fellsjara, Jökulsárlón #Iceland
Love taking these photos - very challenging to get the shutter speed right, split-second timing right, hoping that the iceberg doesn't move even an inch while all this is happening. But when it works, it's pretty satisfying!
Fellsjara, Jökulsárlón #Iceland
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Eurasian Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus): These 12cm (4.7in) little European & Asian birds nest in holes in trees. Adults develop a blue crown, white cheeks and yellow breast. Gorgeous photo taken by Martina Olivia in the UK #blue #tit #bluetit #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography
November 29, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Why wouldn’t you want to know? What have you got to fear? Losing your precious Brexit? Being revealed as a traitor and a liar?
Surely, anyone decent and honest who genuinely cares about our country and our democracy has nothing to lose from this. So, sign up.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Surely, anyone decent and honest who genuinely cares about our country and our democracy has nothing to lose from this. So, sign up.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Why wouldn’t you want to know? What have you got to fear? Losing your precious Brexit? Being revealed as a traitor and a liar?
Surely, anyone decent and honest who genuinely cares about our country and our democracy has nothing to lose from this. So, sign up.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Surely, anyone decent and honest who genuinely cares about our country and our democracy has nothing to lose from this. So, sign up.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Would this have happened to a white resident? Asking for the First Nations.
November 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Would this have happened to a white resident? Asking for the First Nations.
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Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.
November 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.
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What the fuck is wrong with people??! 😡
“Online child sexual exploitation, a global crime targeting children, increases yearly, not only in the number of confirmed reports showing child sexual abuse images, but also in the severity of the images and videos.”
infonews.ca/news/7443044...
“Online child sexual exploitation, a global crime targeting children, increases yearly, not only in the number of confirmed reports showing child sexual abuse images, but also in the severity of the images and videos.”
infonews.ca/news/7443044...
Sexual extortion of children for money is on the rise: financial intelligence agency | iNFOnews.ca
OTTAWA — Canada's financial intelligence agency is warning of an increase in cases of sexual extortion of children for profit — acts that often are linked to
infonews.ca
November 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
What the fuck is wrong with people??! 😡
“Online child sexual exploitation, a global crime targeting children, increases yearly, not only in the number of confirmed reports showing child sexual abuse images, but also in the severity of the images and videos.”
infonews.ca/news/7443044...
“Online child sexual exploitation, a global crime targeting children, increases yearly, not only in the number of confirmed reports showing child sexual abuse images, but also in the severity of the images and videos.”
infonews.ca/news/7443044...
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Just found out people don't like it when you say that Donald Trump is the most openly corrupt president in US history."
Oops, sorry, I accidentally said it.
Oops, sorry, I accidentally said it.
November 28, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Just found out people don't like it when you say that Donald Trump is the most openly corrupt president in US history."
Oops, sorry, I accidentally said it.
Oops, sorry, I accidentally said it.