Dominic
@dominicphillips.bsky.social
I’m just some random person doing random things.
A fan of all things generally geeky. A fan of random projects, a hobbyist photographer, and a wildlife enthusiast. Anti-fascist, like all my people before me.
A fan of all things generally geeky. A fan of random projects, a hobbyist photographer, and a wildlife enthusiast. Anti-fascist, like all my people before me.
On the bus.
Ran some errands on this hazy morning and snapped some phone pics out the window. It’s tough to cut all the reflections, but these two weren’t too shabby. One more store to go for two curtains they didn’t have at the first place…
#photography #Paris
Ran some errands on this hazy morning and snapped some phone pics out the window. It’s tough to cut all the reflections, but these two weren’t too shabby. One more store to go for two curtains they didn’t have at the first place…
#photography #Paris
January 29, 2026 at 12:37 PM
On the bus.
Ran some errands on this hazy morning and snapped some phone pics out the window. It’s tough to cut all the reflections, but these two weren’t too shabby. One more store to go for two curtains they didn’t have at the first place…
#photography #Paris
Ran some errands on this hazy morning and snapped some phone pics out the window. It’s tough to cut all the reflections, but these two weren’t too shabby. One more store to go for two curtains they didn’t have at the first place…
#photography #Paris
Wild Donkey
It took many years to get this shot on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Despite all the donkey crossing signs, the wild herds were rounded up and shipped back to the mainland years ago. Driving home, we spotted this wild one just on our side of Saddle Road.
#photography #Hawaii #wildlife
It took many years to get this shot on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Despite all the donkey crossing signs, the wild herds were rounded up and shipped back to the mainland years ago. Driving home, we spotted this wild one just on our side of Saddle Road.
#photography #Hawaii #wildlife
January 18, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Wild Donkey
It took many years to get this shot on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Despite all the donkey crossing signs, the wild herds were rounded up and shipped back to the mainland years ago. Driving home, we spotted this wild one just on our side of Saddle Road.
#photography #Hawaii #wildlife
It took many years to get this shot on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Despite all the donkey crossing signs, the wild herds were rounded up and shipped back to the mainland years ago. Driving home, we spotted this wild one just on our side of Saddle Road.
#photography #Hawaii #wildlife
Another cold Parisian morning in Parc Monceau.
A frozen nighttime water drop suspended, waiting for the sun to help its escape to the ground. It was a chilly morning photo walk, but worth it. Had to skip the morning trip for a croissant and espresso. Oh, the sacrifices I make.
#photography
#Paris
A frozen nighttime water drop suspended, waiting for the sun to help its escape to the ground. It was a chilly morning photo walk, but worth it. Had to skip the morning trip for a croissant and espresso. Oh, the sacrifices I make.
#photography
#Paris
January 8, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Another cold Parisian morning in Parc Monceau.
A frozen nighttime water drop suspended, waiting for the sun to help its escape to the ground. It was a chilly morning photo walk, but worth it. Had to skip the morning trip for a croissant and espresso. Oh, the sacrifices I make.
#photography
#Paris
A frozen nighttime water drop suspended, waiting for the sun to help its escape to the ground. It was a chilly morning photo walk, but worth it. Had to skip the morning trip for a croissant and espresso. Oh, the sacrifices I make.
#photography
#Paris
Snowy Parc Monceau.
It was a crisp morning for a photo walk through the park. Many people were out and about enjoying the snow-covered views. I slept in a bit, but still managed to catch the first direct rays of sunlight reach into the scene.
#Paris
#photography
It was a crisp morning for a photo walk through the park. Many people were out and about enjoying the snow-covered views. I slept in a bit, but still managed to catch the first direct rays of sunlight reach into the scene.
#Paris
#photography
January 6, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Snowy Parc Monceau.
It was a crisp morning for a photo walk through the park. Many people were out and about enjoying the snow-covered views. I slept in a bit, but still managed to catch the first direct rays of sunlight reach into the scene.
#Paris
#photography
It was a crisp morning for a photo walk through the park. Many people were out and about enjoying the snow-covered views. I slept in a bit, but still managed to catch the first direct rays of sunlight reach into the scene.
#Paris
#photography
Happy snow day from Paris!
Here are some of Parc Monceau’s snow residents from this morning (SOTC). I’ll get to editing and post some more pics from the walk later. Quite a few people were out and about enjoying the snowy scenery.
#photography (Straight Outta The Camera)
#Paris
Here are some of Parc Monceau’s snow residents from this morning (SOTC). I’ll get to editing and post some more pics from the walk later. Quite a few people were out and about enjoying the snowy scenery.
#photography (Straight Outta The Camera)
#Paris
January 6, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Happy snow day from Paris!
Here are some of Parc Monceau’s snow residents from this morning (SOTC). I’ll get to editing and post some more pics from the walk later. Quite a few people were out and about enjoying the snowy scenery.
#photography (Straight Outta The Camera)
#Paris
Here are some of Parc Monceau’s snow residents from this morning (SOTC). I’ll get to editing and post some more pics from the walk later. Quite a few people were out and about enjoying the snowy scenery.
#photography (Straight Outta The Camera)
#Paris
A snowy Paris evening.
Or late afternoon really. It’s a fraction of what we are used to back home, but more than people have seen here in years. I might even get up early for some more snow photos. (Said tonight me. Morning me might think differently.)
#photography #Paris
Or late afternoon really. It’s a fraction of what we are used to back home, but more than people have seen here in years. I might even get up early for some more snow photos. (Said tonight me. Morning me might think differently.)
#photography #Paris
January 5, 2026 at 4:13 PM
A snowy Paris evening.
Or late afternoon really. It’s a fraction of what we are used to back home, but more than people have seen here in years. I might even get up early for some more snow photos. (Said tonight me. Morning me might think differently.)
#photography #Paris
Or late afternoon really. It’s a fraction of what we are used to back home, but more than people have seen here in years. I might even get up early for some more snow photos. (Said tonight me. Morning me might think differently.)
#photography #Paris
I’m working on removing the deteriorating rubber grips on the kitchen cabinet handles (since the dishwasher parts did not arrive today). These should have been removed years ago. Unfortunately, some are just sticky messes that will require further work to clean up on another day.
#DIY
#DIY
January 2, 2026 at 4:50 PM
I’m working on removing the deteriorating rubber grips on the kitchen cabinet handles (since the dishwasher parts did not arrive today). These should have been removed years ago. Unfortunately, some are just sticky messes that will require further work to clean up on another day.
#DIY
#DIY
I am taking a break from the never ending appliance repair list to nom some homemade chex mix made by my better-half.
Washer - door handle and gasket replaced
Dryer - heating element replaced
Dishwasher- broke this morning
Happy New Year!
#food #photography
Washer - door handle and gasket replaced
Dryer - heating element replaced
Dishwasher- broke this morning
Happy New Year!
#food #photography
January 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
I am taking a break from the never ending appliance repair list to nom some homemade chex mix made by my better-half.
Washer - door handle and gasket replaced
Dryer - heating element replaced
Dishwasher- broke this morning
Happy New Year!
#food #photography
Washer - door handle and gasket replaced
Dryer - heating element replaced
Dishwasher- broke this morning
Happy New Year!
#food #photography
Christmas in a new place.
We managed a home style dinner from (mostly) scratch, and went with a bûche de Nöel and macarons from a spot nearby. Cooking for two in a tiny new kitchen is different that cooking for 17 in our old place. Still, it was a success!
#photography #Paris
We managed a home style dinner from (mostly) scratch, and went with a bûche de Nöel and macarons from a spot nearby. Cooking for two in a tiny new kitchen is different that cooking for 17 in our old place. Still, it was a success!
#photography #Paris
December 26, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Christmas in a new place.
We managed a home style dinner from (mostly) scratch, and went with a bûche de Nöel and macarons from a spot nearby. Cooking for two in a tiny new kitchen is different that cooking for 17 in our old place. Still, it was a success!
#photography #Paris
We managed a home style dinner from (mostly) scratch, and went with a bûche de Nöel and macarons from a spot nearby. Cooking for two in a tiny new kitchen is different that cooking for 17 in our old place. Still, it was a success!
#photography #Paris
Evening walk home from dinner on a rainy night is Paris.
My bright yellow umbrella sticks out like a sore thumb in Paris, but I love it so. A little bit of Sorrento color when we’re all wearing black from head to toe. And it’s huge, which helps in these winter downpours.
#Paris #photography
My bright yellow umbrella sticks out like a sore thumb in Paris, but I love it so. A little bit of Sorrento color when we’re all wearing black from head to toe. And it’s huge, which helps in these winter downpours.
#Paris #photography
December 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Evening walk home from dinner on a rainy night is Paris.
My bright yellow umbrella sticks out like a sore thumb in Paris, but I love it so. A little bit of Sorrento color when we’re all wearing black from head to toe. And it’s huge, which helps in these winter downpours.
#Paris #photography
My bright yellow umbrella sticks out like a sore thumb in Paris, but I love it so. A little bit of Sorrento color when we’re all wearing black from head to toe. And it’s huge, which helps in these winter downpours.
#Paris #photography
Après l’habituel.
Winding home through random Parisian streets, all jazzed up from a morning double espresso and croissant. The heavy early morning rain has now slowed to a hardly noticeable drizzle. It’s about time to start on today’s to-do list.
#photography
#Paris
Winding home through random Parisian streets, all jazzed up from a morning double espresso and croissant. The heavy early morning rain has now slowed to a hardly noticeable drizzle. It’s about time to start on today’s to-do list.
#photography
#Paris
December 19, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Après l’habituel.
Winding home through random Parisian streets, all jazzed up from a morning double espresso and croissant. The heavy early morning rain has now slowed to a hardly noticeable drizzle. It’s about time to start on today’s to-do list.
#photography
#Paris
Winding home through random Parisian streets, all jazzed up from a morning double espresso and croissant. The heavy early morning rain has now slowed to a hardly noticeable drizzle. It’s about time to start on today’s to-do list.
#photography
#Paris
Nouvel appartement, nouveaux projets.
Today’s first project is replacing the clothes dryer handle. The extra broken bits I found in the door housing, and wear around the latch housing tell me this isn’t the first replacement. I hate planned obsolescence…
Next up - the door gasket
#DIY #Paris
Today’s first project is replacing the clothes dryer handle. The extra broken bits I found in the door housing, and wear around the latch housing tell me this isn’t the first replacement. I hate planned obsolescence…
Next up - the door gasket
#DIY #Paris
December 18, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Me: I am only packing the essentials for my cross-Atlantic relocation.
Also me: Yes! My comics made it safely. I wonder if this offer is still good?
Also me: Yes! My comics made it safely. I wonder if this offer is still good?
December 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Me: I am only packing the essentials for my cross-Atlantic relocation.
Also me: Yes! My comics made it safely. I wonder if this offer is still good?
Also me: Yes! My comics made it safely. I wonder if this offer is still good?
Après l'habituel.
(A double espresso and a croissant).
Searching for boulangeries that are open on Sunday, and winding my way home through the quiet side streets.
#Paris #photography
(A double espresso and a croissant).
Searching for boulangeries that are open on Sunday, and winding my way home through the quiet side streets.
#Paris #photography
December 15, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Après l'habituel.
(A double espresso and a croissant).
Searching for boulangeries that are open on Sunday, and winding my way home through the quiet side streets.
#Paris #photography
(A double espresso and a croissant).
Searching for boulangeries that are open on Sunday, and winding my way home through the quiet side streets.
#Paris #photography
Mistakes were made.
I really dislike mushrooms, and I have that dreaded cilantro-soap gene. New country. New language. When in doubt, use the translator before ordering your entrée…
#France #food #photography
I really dislike mushrooms, and I have that dreaded cilantro-soap gene. New country. New language. When in doubt, use the translator before ordering your entrée…
#France #food #photography
December 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Mistakes were made.
I really dislike mushrooms, and I have that dreaded cilantro-soap gene. New country. New language. When in doubt, use the translator before ordering your entrée…
#France #food #photography
I really dislike mushrooms, and I have that dreaded cilantro-soap gene. New country. New language. When in doubt, use the translator before ordering your entrée…
#France #food #photography
Reposted by Dominic
We got Weird Al out here singing Killing In The Name, the time for moderation is over
December 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We got Weird Al out here singing Killing In The Name, the time for moderation is over
I picked up a three-pack of socks the other day. Was back at the store this morning and thought I’d pick up another three-pack. It was a good price, and I need socks. I decided to pick up something patterned or colored a little different than usual.
Get back home and…same exact three-pack
Le sigh.
Get back home and…same exact three-pack
Le sigh.
November 30, 2025 at 9:23 AM
I picked up a three-pack of socks the other day. Was back at the store this morning and thought I’d pick up another three-pack. It was a good price, and I need socks. I decided to pick up something patterned or colored a little different than usual.
Get back home and…same exact three-pack
Le sigh.
Get back home and…same exact three-pack
Le sigh.
Do we do food posts here?
My better-half fasts a bit every week. So, I go out and try to make up for it. I’m doing my part!
Linguines aux vongoles.
Gusto Italia. Paris, France.
17e near L’Arc.
(I’m already gone)
#photography #food
My better-half fasts a bit every week. So, I go out and try to make up for it. I’m doing my part!
Linguines aux vongoles.
Gusto Italia. Paris, France.
17e near L’Arc.
(I’m already gone)
#photography #food
November 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Do we do food posts here?
My better-half fasts a bit every week. So, I go out and try to make up for it. I’m doing my part!
Linguines aux vongoles.
Gusto Italia. Paris, France.
17e near L’Arc.
(I’m already gone)
#photography #food
My better-half fasts a bit every week. So, I go out and try to make up for it. I’m doing my part!
Linguines aux vongoles.
Gusto Italia. Paris, France.
17e near L’Arc.
(I’m already gone)
#photography #food
My space stuff.
Two meteorites, two tektites, and an impactite (As far as I know). Just a catalog pic before moving. I hope to make better photos one day.
#photography #rocks
Two meteorites, two tektites, and an impactite (As far as I know). Just a catalog pic before moving. I hope to make better photos one day.
#photography #rocks
November 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
My space stuff.
Two meteorites, two tektites, and an impactite (As far as I know). Just a catalog pic before moving. I hope to make better photos one day.
#photography #rocks
Two meteorites, two tektites, and an impactite (As far as I know). Just a catalog pic before moving. I hope to make better photos one day.
#photography #rocks
Sitting in my truck, eating a breakfast sandwich at one of my favorite spots, and I managed to hop out just in time to catch an eagle who was also grabbing a meal. (Two reposts)
New apartment confirmed! More old pics to come once I get my computer unpacked. Woohoo!
#photography #wildlife
New apartment confirmed! More old pics to come once I get my computer unpacked. Woohoo!
#photography #wildlife
November 26, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Sitting in my truck, eating a breakfast sandwich at one of my favorite spots, and I managed to hop out just in time to catch an eagle who was also grabbing a meal. (Two reposts)
New apartment confirmed! More old pics to come once I get my computer unpacked. Woohoo!
#photography #wildlife
New apartment confirmed! More old pics to come once I get my computer unpacked. Woohoo!
#photography #wildlife
The usual (Croissant and Expresso)
Also, une tradition, and a sweet snack for later for ma chère.
#Paris #photography
Also, une tradition, and a sweet snack for later for ma chère.
#Paris #photography
November 22, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The usual (Croissant and Expresso)
Also, une tradition, and a sweet snack for later for ma chère.
#Paris #photography
Also, une tradition, and a sweet snack for later for ma chère.
#Paris #photography
Not so hot take -
Paris could use a tobacco smoking ban in many places, and legalized marijuana.
Otherwise. 10/10
Paris could use a tobacco smoking ban in many places, and legalized marijuana.
Otherwise. 10/10
November 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Not so hot take -
Paris could use a tobacco smoking ban in many places, and legalized marijuana.
Otherwise. 10/10
Paris could use a tobacco smoking ban in many places, and legalized marijuana.
Otherwise. 10/10
A misty day yesterday gave way to a chilly day today. We might have found a long-term rental! Good. Wearing an n95 mask in the WC because of mold at the short-term rental is getting old. Bleh.
#Paris #photography
#Paris #photography
November 17, 2025 at 11:25 AM
A misty day yesterday gave way to a chilly day today. We might have found a long-term rental! Good. Wearing an n95 mask in the WC because of mold at the short-term rental is getting old. Bleh.
#Paris #photography
#Paris #photography