Dan Arc
LightNews LightNews
banner
dan-arc.bsky.social
Dan Arc
@dan-arc.bsky.social
200 followers 98 following 350 posts
software engineer, adventurer, photographer, video game developer, 🇨🇦
Posts Replies Media Videos
Reposted by Dan Arc
eurospacehistory.bsky.social
#OTD 18 January 2005, the moon Mimas against the blue backdrop of Saturn as seen by the NASA/ESA/ASI Cassini spacecraft 🧪🔭

www.esa.int/ESA_Multimed...

#Space #SpaceHistory @science.esa.int
Mimas drifts along in its orbit against the blue backdrop of Saturn's northern latitudes in this true colour view taken by the NASA/ESA/ASI Cassini spacecraft. Craters on icy Mimas give the moon a dimpled appearance.
January 18, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Reposted by Dan Arc
erockian00.bsky.social
An anhinga, aka snake bird. How do their necks even do that?? This one’s plumage indicates she’s a lady.

#Photography #Birds #EastCoastKin #Stunday
An anhinga perches atop a wooden structure. She is backlit by the sun. She has a dark brown body, a camel colored breast, a long neck that’s coiled up as she looks behind her, and a long needle-like beak. Oh, and webbed duck feet. 😁
January 18, 2026 at 2:58 PM
dan-arc.bsky.social
Wren in morning light on the coast
#SmallBirdSaturday #bird #birds #birding #outdoors #nature
January 17, 2026 at 6:36 PM
dan-arc.bsky.social
Early in the morning I spotted this juvenile bald eagle along the river's edge, perched low in a tree. It knew I was nearby (nowhere to hide) but it didn't mind at all - I think it was more worried about finding some breakfast 🍽️

#BirdOfTheDay #PerfectPerch #bird #birds #birding #raptors #eagle #pnw
eagle in tree
January 17, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Reposted by Dan Arc
alan678.bsky.social
Good morning. The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #perfectperch birds perched on a branch. The alt theme is #waterwings birds standing in water. I’m going with a Buzzard/ Hawk again as it best suited the theme. Good luck everyone. Remember I’m not around much on weekends.Ta #birds #photo #EastCoastKin
A Common Buzzard perches side-on on a bare, lichen-speckled tree branch against a clear, pale blue sky. The bird’s sturdy brown body shows mottled and streaked cream underparts, with darker brown wings folded neatly along its sides. Its broad tail hangs straight down, and strong yellow talons grip the branch firmly. The buzzard’s head is turned slightly toward the viewer, revealing a sharp, hooked beak with a yellow cere and a piercing dark eye that gives an alert, watchful expression. Sparse twigs frame the perch, and the uncluttered background emphasises the buzzard’s poised stance, powerful build, and calm dominance as it surveys the landscape from its elevated lookout.
January 17, 2026 at 6:34 AM
Reposted by Dan Arc
mikemelton.bsky.social
The Bushtit is a good candidate for #birdoftheday #shortbeak, I think.

#birds #nature #bushtitoftheday
Small fluffy gray bird clinging to a thin vertical twig, shown in profile with a short bill and a soft pale background.
January 16, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Reposted by Dan Arc
alan678.bsky.social
So my friend and cohost Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social has said “ today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Short Beaks, any bird with a short beak, and the Alt theme is #Pigeons.” I’m going with a Reed Bunting taken yesterday. Good luck everyone. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
A reed bunting perches upright on a slender reed stem, its fluffed plumage showing warm brown tones, a pale belly, and a dark head with subtle facial markings. The bird grips the reed with delicate claws while looking to the side. Behind it, tall reeds are softly blurred, with blue sky above and a hint of river water below, creating a calm, natural wetland backdrop.
January 16, 2026 at 10:19 AM
dan-arc.bsky.social
Northern harrier taking off during the late afternoon in British Columbia Canada.
#BirdOfTheDay #Raptor #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #nature #outdoors #pnw #canada
northern harrier
January 15, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Reposted by Dan Arc
secondnaturemb.bsky.social
Sunrise walk on the lake. Looks like another planet.
Looking out over an enormous frozen and snow-covered lake. The sky is pale blue with pink clouds along the horizon and a waning moon high in the sky.
January 12, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Reposted by Dan Arc
raymackeyphoto.bsky.social
Salmon Cove, Newfoundland Canada #Canada #solace #Newfoundland #moon #Photography
January 10, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Reposted by Dan Arc
chuck4242.bsky.social
A Barred Owl's feather texture is my example of #Feathers&Form for today's #BirdOfTheDay. This Barred Owl showed up this evening for its glamour shot.

#Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #PhotographersUnited #Photo #EastCoastKin #Owls #Raptors
A Barred Owl looks back at the camera from its perch in an oak tree. The early golden hour light is lighting up the owl's front, which is 3/4 away from the camera.
January 9, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Reposted by Dan Arc
g8rgrrlcheryl.bsky.social
Cartoon by Pat Bagley, The Salt Lake Tribune
Pat Bagley cartoon
January 8, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Reposted by Dan Arc
kelper60.bsky.social
We could see the two young Crested Caracara clearly this afternoon..plus one of the parents.
January 8, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Reposted by Dan Arc
meorge.com
After over a YEAR of development (admittedly very slowed by grad school) my VR game finally has hands 🙌 🥳 #gamedev #godot #godotengine
A screenshot of a VR game, where the player is sitting at an office desk with a stack of papers, a computer monitor, a cup of pens, and a flower pot. A pair of very low-poly hands are outstretched in front of the camera.
January 8, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Reposted by Dan Arc
jaewhoa.bsky.social
This is Elmo, a classic Red-bellied Woodpecker for today’s #BirdOfTheDay ~ theme is #FoodFinds any bird with food in it’s mouth and the alternative is #preening any bird preening. Good luck. @alan678.bsky.social @robcrank68.bsky.social
#Eastcoastkin #Annapolis #Sony #Photography
January 7, 2026 at 4:38 PM
dan-arc.bsky.social
House finch having an early morning munch

#BirdOfTheDay #FoodFinds #birding #bird #birds #pnw #photography
house finch
January 7, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Reposted by Dan Arc
smart0406.bsky.social
This male Kingfisher delighting visitors at WWT Slimbridge
today, forced into the Matrix to find open water #GlosBirds
#BirdsSeenIn2026 #birds
January 6, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Reposted by Dan Arc
linker.itch.io
Okay I think this is probably the final iteration looks-wise, at least for the basic procedural animations
January 3, 2026 at 8:44 PM
dan-arc.bsky.social
A photo from November, when I was on the sunshine coast. This Great Blue Heron was another customer at the marina in Gibsons, BC.

#BirdOfTheDay #GoodLight #bird #birds #birding #pnw #canada
gbh in Gibsons
January 2, 2026 at 4:55 PM
dan-arc.bsky.social
Am I the only one who thinks there should be a "d" in the word "pigeon"?

Here's one from a few weeks ago, on a cold and windy pier.

#BirdOfTheDay #Pigeons #bird #birds #birding #pnw #canada
piDgeon
December 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Reposted by Dan Arc
armandsarlangue.bsky.social
Gigantic light rays hitting Segla mountain, captured back in 2018 during one of the coolest morning shoot of of my life.

#photography #nature #light
#art #landscape
December 28, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Reposted by Dan Arc
shadowmacphotos.bsky.social
Shoreline Solitude - Golden Ears Provincial Park - Maple Ridge, British Columbia 🇨🇦

#snow #lake #nature #winter #mapleridge #travel #hiking #camping #outdoors #bw #forest #bluesky @yourbcparks #calm #solitude #britishcolumbia #explorebc #explorecanada #panorama #landscapephotography #canada
December 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
dan-arc.bsky.social
The weather has been rather wet lately (not surprising) but the local ducks don't seem to mind ;)

#BirdOfTheDay #mostrecent #bird #birds #rain #pnw #canada
common merganser
December 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Reposted by Dan Arc
alan678.bsky.social
Just now. -4°C. My garden. The frost lies thick around my little Robin friend. Hope you all have the best of days wherever you are in the world. 🫶 #BirdOfTheDay #mostrecent #scape #photography #birds #EastCoastKin
A European robin with a bright orange-red face and chest perches side-on atop a cluster of frost-covered dried flower heads. Its soft brown back and wings are warmly lit by low winter sunlight, while its pale grey belly appears slightly fluffed against the cold. The bird’s slender beak points left and its dark, round eye is sharply in focus. Crystals of white frost outline the curled petals and stems beneath its feet. The background is softly blurred in deep greens and browns, creating a calm woodland atmosphere that emphasizes the robin and the delicate winter frost.
December 26, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Reposted by Dan Arc
kevinosx.bsky.social
As we get close to the end of the year I thought I'd repost some of my favorites.

These aren't in any particular order, but how could I not start with my absolute favorite of the Kingbird riding on the osprey while carrying a fish?

#photography #birds
A agitated kingbird rides on an osprey after it caught a fish near the kingbird's nest.
December 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM