Prof Wieden
@profwieden.bsky.social
Retired Earth Science faculty and Interim President of Diablo Valley College. Now I travel, take photos and share them. All photos are mine, unless otherwise stated.
Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #HeadShots. Here is a #MarabouStork. Photo taken in #Botswana in May of 2025. #BirdPhotography #birds #photography #Africa #travel #safari
November 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #HeadShots. Here is a #MarabouStork. Photo taken in #Botswana in May of 2025. #BirdPhotography #birds #photography #Africa #travel #safari
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This is a beautiful red-shouldered hawk. As I was photographing a night heron, I noticed this beauty standing in the snag above it. I didn't see it until it made its loud shrieking cry. I mashed the shutter when it looked at me. #photography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #EastCoastKin #birds #hawks
November 26, 2025 at 10:52 AM
This is a beautiful red-shouldered hawk. As I was photographing a night heron, I noticed this beauty standing in the snag above it. I didn't see it until it made its loud shrieking cry. I mashed the shutter when it looked at me. #photography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #EastCoastKin #birds #hawks
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#BirdOfTheDay is #HangingAround. Here is a #CrestedBarbet perched on a dead tree in #Zimbabwe. We saw this bird twice in almost a month of safari. #photography #BirdPhotography #Wildlife #Travel #Africa
November 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
#BirdOfTheDay is #HangingAround. Here is a #CrestedBarbet perched on a dead tree in #Zimbabwe. We saw this bird twice in almost a month of safari. #photography #BirdPhotography #Wildlife #Travel #Africa
It's #Stunday. Just back from a trip to #Sicily, here's a photo of #MtEtna wearing what appears to be a white lace neck collar. It's actually snow from a recent early winter storm. Taken from the Greek/Roman theater in #Taormina, #Sicily. #photography #LandscapePhotography #travel #Italy
November 24, 2025 at 12:22 AM
It's #Stunday. Just back from a trip to #Sicily, here's a photo of #MtEtna wearing what appears to be a white lace neck collar. It's actually snow from a recent early winter storm. Taken from the Greek/Roman theater in #Taormina, #Sicily. #photography #LandscapePhotography #travel #Italy
This may not be stunning, but it is very interesting. A stone placard dated 1862 showing how long a meter is, as well as centimeters. In addition there are two other measurements; A 'Palmo' and a 'Canna', both defined in terms of meters and/or centimeters. Taken in #Ragusa. #Sicily. #photography
November 23, 2025 at 9:51 PM
This may not be stunning, but it is very interesting. A stone placard dated 1862 showing how long a meter is, as well as centimeters. In addition there are two other measurements; A 'Palmo' and a 'Canna', both defined in terms of meters and/or centimeters. Taken in #Ragusa. #Sicily. #photography
For #BlueSkyArtShow, here's a dead tree in #Zambia with three different species of wading #Birds. All very #small due to the distance. #photography #wildlifephotography #Africa
November 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
For #BlueSkyArtShow, here's a dead tree in #Zambia with three different species of wading #Birds. All very #small due to the distance. #photography #wildlifephotography #Africa
This is Cosmo. Cosmo's job is to navigate the narrow streets (too narrow for vehicles) of Castelbuono, Sicily collecting trash and recyclables from the houses. He carries these materials in two wooden boxes on his back, boxes made by local high school students. #photography #Sicily #Castelbuono
November 21, 2025 at 6:51 PM
This is Cosmo. Cosmo's job is to navigate the narrow streets (too narrow for vehicles) of Castelbuono, Sicily collecting trash and recyclables from the houses. He carries these materials in two wooden boxes on his back, boxes made by local high school students. #photography #Sicily #Castelbuono
The light at the end of the tunnel and then a stairway to who knows where. #Sicily. #Ragusa #photography. #StreetPhotography
November 13, 2025 at 7:06 AM
The light at the end of the tunnel and then a stairway to who knows where. #Sicily. #Ragusa #photography. #StreetPhotography
It’s #Stunday and I’m traveling in #Sicily. Here’s a shot of the Temple of Concordia. One of the most complete Greek era temples in the world. A beautiful day and very few people. #GreekArchitecture #photography #PhotographersOfBlueSky
November 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
It’s #Stunday and I’m traveling in #Sicily. Here’s a shot of the Temple of Concordia. One of the most complete Greek era temples in the world. A beautiful day and very few people. #GreekArchitecture #photography #PhotographersOfBlueSky
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Good color after the sunset over the river tonight.
November 7, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Good color after the sunset over the river tonight.
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On the trail of the colourful spotted killer🧐
The ladybird is feasting on the lice it has found.
#Marienkäfer #ladybug #macro
#Nikon #Fotografie 📷 🌿 🐞
#photography #wildlife
The ladybird is feasting on the lice it has found.
#Marienkäfer #ladybug #macro
#Nikon #Fotografie 📷 🌿 🐞
#photography #wildlife
October 30, 2025 at 7:38 AM
On the trail of the colourful spotted killer🧐
The ladybird is feasting on the lice it has found.
#Marienkäfer #ladybug #macro
#Nikon #Fotografie 📷 🌿 🐞
#photography #wildlife
The ladybird is feasting on the lice it has found.
#Marienkäfer #ladybug #macro
#Nikon #Fotografie 📷 🌿 🐞
#photography #wildlife
Good morning Bluesky from #Matera, #Italy. One of the oldest sites of continuous human habitation in the world. Here’s a panoramic photo of the view from the deck of the hotel where we are staying. #archaeology #photography
October 30, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Good morning Bluesky from #Matera, #Italy. One of the oldest sites of continuous human habitation in the world. Here’s a panoramic photo of the view from the deck of the hotel where we are staying. #archaeology #photography
Every year for Halloween a local town, #Cambria, puts up #scarecrows along the main street. Some of them are great photo subjects. Apologies if you are offended at how pumpkin pies are made! #Spooktober #photography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Halloween #DiaDeLosMuertes
October 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Every year for Halloween a local town, #Cambria, puts up #scarecrows along the main street. Some of them are great photo subjects. Apologies if you are offended at how pumpkin pies are made! #Spooktober #photography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Halloween #DiaDeLosMuertes
Today's #ColorADay is #OrangeSun. While I marvel at the orange sunrises posted by my #BlueSky friends from the East Coast, I'm very proud of the orange sunsets here on the #WestCoast. This is just such an #OrangeSunset. No touch-up, and no, I didn't add the clouds. #photography
October 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Today's #ColorADay is #OrangeSun. While I marvel at the orange sunrises posted by my #BlueSky friends from the East Coast, I'm very proud of the orange sunsets here on the #WestCoast. This is just such an #OrangeSunset. No touch-up, and no, I didn't add the clouds. #photography
According to well-places sources, today's #BirdOfTheDay is #egret. So here's a #GreatWhiteEgret wading and fishing along the banks of the #ZambeziRiver in #Botswana. #Birds #Africa #photography #PhotographersOfBlueSky
October 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
According to well-places sources, today's #BirdOfTheDay is #egret. So here's a #GreatWhiteEgret wading and fishing along the banks of the #ZambeziRiver in #Botswana. #Birds #Africa #photography #PhotographersOfBlueSky
For Saturday's #BlueSkyArtShow, here are two #inside shots. The first, a massive statue of #RamsesII in the new #GrandEgyptianMuseum in #Cairo. The second, inside the #TempleOfRamsesII in #AbuSimbel. Statues of Ramses II were everywhere in #Egypt. #photography #travel
October 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
For Saturday's #BlueSkyArtShow, here are two #inside shots. The first, a massive statue of #RamsesII in the new #GrandEgyptianMuseum in #Cairo. The second, inside the #TempleOfRamsesII in #AbuSimbel. Statues of Ramses II were everywhere in #Egypt. #photography #travel
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#Scape #Pano
A panoramic view of Morro Bay and Morro Rock (please click to see the entire image) from Black Hill trail.
#EastCoastKin #Hiking #LandscapePhotography #MorroBay
A panoramic view of Morro Bay and Morro Rock (please click to see the entire image) from Black Hill trail.
#EastCoastKin #Hiking #LandscapePhotography #MorroBay
October 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
#Scape #Pano
A panoramic view of Morro Bay and Morro Rock (please click to see the entire image) from Black Hill trail.
#EastCoastKin #Hiking #LandscapePhotography #MorroBay
A panoramic view of Morro Bay and Morro Rock (please click to see the entire image) from Black Hill trail.
#EastCoastKin #Hiking #LandscapePhotography #MorroBay
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#Scape
Shifting morning fog in the hills and valleys of San Luis Obispo.
#EastCoastKin #Hiking #LandscapePhotography
Shifting morning fog in the hills and valleys of San Luis Obispo.
#EastCoastKin #Hiking #LandscapePhotography
October 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
#Scape
Shifting morning fog in the hills and valleys of San Luis Obispo.
#EastCoastKin #Hiking #LandscapePhotography
Shifting morning fog in the hills and valleys of San Luis Obispo.
#EastCoastKin #Hiking #LandscapePhotography
For Friday #FlyDay, here's a recent photo of an #Osprey sitting atop an unused power pole with its catch, which although hard to see, is a fish and so counts as #FishyFriday. Wow! A #TwoFer. #bird #BirdPhotography #photography #MorroBay
October 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
For Friday #FlyDay, here's a recent photo of an #Osprey sitting atop an unused power pole with its catch, which although hard to see, is a fish and so counts as #FishyFriday. Wow! A #TwoFer. #bird #BirdPhotography #photography #MorroBay
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SHHHH! 🤫
It is the #AlphabetChallenge #WeekQForQuiet
I was driving one day in the countryside of central California when I saw this from the road. The water was so still and quiet.
I am one of those people that sees photo opportunities "everywhere"!
#EastCoastKin #Photography #Reflection
It is the #AlphabetChallenge #WeekQForQuiet
I was driving one day in the countryside of central California when I saw this from the road. The water was so still and quiet.
I am one of those people that sees photo opportunities "everywhere"!
#EastCoastKin #Photography #Reflection
October 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
SHHHH! 🤫
It is the #AlphabetChallenge #WeekQForQuiet
I was driving one day in the countryside of central California when I saw this from the road. The water was so still and quiet.
I am one of those people that sees photo opportunities "everywhere"!
#EastCoastKin #Photography #Reflection
It is the #AlphabetChallenge #WeekQForQuiet
I was driving one day in the countryside of central California when I saw this from the road. The water was so still and quiet.
I am one of those people that sees photo opportunities "everywhere"!
#EastCoastKin #Photography #Reflection
Reposted by Prof Wieden
My cohost Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social has decided that today's #BirdOfTheday is #Raptors and the alternative #GardenBirds Here’s a Common Buzzard ( Hawk)
Also BOTD contributors please don’t just post and go. Like and comment on a few entries you admire. It’s a community. 😊 #birds #EastCoastKin
Also BOTD contributors please don’t just post and go. Like and comment on a few entries you admire. It’s a community. 😊 #birds #EastCoastKin
October 22, 2025 at 6:18 AM
My cohost Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social has decided that today's #BirdOfTheday is #Raptors and the alternative #GardenBirds Here’s a Common Buzzard ( Hawk)
Also BOTD contributors please don’t just post and go. Like and comment on a few entries you admire. It’s a community. 😊 #birds #EastCoastKin
Also BOTD contributors please don’t just post and go. Like and comment on a few entries you admire. It’s a community. 😊 #birds #EastCoastKin
From the #ApartheidMuseum in #Johannesburg #SouthAfrica. Mandela's words seem very appropriate right now. To get into the museum, everyone is issued a ticket (randomly) - either non-whites or whites. You MUST enter using the right entrance. #UrbanGaze #photography #PhotographersOfBlueSky
October 22, 2025 at 3:34 PM
From the #ApartheidMuseum in #Johannesburg #SouthAfrica. Mandela's words seem very appropriate right now. To get into the museum, everyone is issued a ticket (randomly) - either non-whites or whites. You MUST enter using the right entrance. #UrbanGaze #photography #PhotographersOfBlueSky