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CONTRA SPEM SPERO 👀
Ukrainian American. Liberal. Biochemist. Film camera & book addict. Atheist. 🏳️‍⚧️ Ally
Love hiking, forests & wild nature
Enthusiastic & mediocre
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Today my phone keeps notifying me that new people have joined Signal. I think we all understand why.
Please double-check your privacy settings. You never really know who you shared your phone number with back when it felt harmless #minnesota
Screenshot of Signal’s privacy settings on an iPhone. The screen shows “Phone Number” settings with two sections: “Who Can See My Number” set to “Nobody,” and “Who Can Find Me By Number” also set to “Nobody,” indicating maximum privacy enabled
January 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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realjakebroe.bsky.social
This is who Trump's fascist thugs murdered today. His name was Alex Pretti and he was a VA nurse, American born, and had no criminal history.

If they will lie about murdering him, then they will lie about murdering you next.
January 25, 2026 at 1:34 AM
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Morning on Padre Island. Gulf of Mexico, Texas

#Holga / #Kentmere 200
stand development in Rodinal

#ShittyCameraChallenge #Lomography #ShootFilm #AnalogPhotography
#BelieveInFilm #FilmIsNotDead #Photo #Photography #Monochrome
Early morning scene on Padre Island, Texas. A wide sandy beach stretches toward the Gulf of Mexico under an overcast sky. Gentle waves roll in, and the shoreline curves into the distance with no people visible. The light is soft and muted, creating a quiet, empty coastal atmosphere
January 22, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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sapphic-film-nerd.bsky.social
Update on what Pow Wow Grounds is in need of. They will be closed for business this Friday, January 23rd for the general strike. But the space will be open for the community as their are serving as a community hub.
Gas cards, Water, aby beverages, non-perishable foods, beef jerky, beef sticks, energy drinks, snacks, gloves, hand warmers, eye washing kits, first aid kids, goggles, gas masks, diapers, toilet paper CASH DONATIONS: ACCEPTED AT POW WOW GROUNDS VENMO: @POWWOWGROUNDS PAYPAL: @POWWOWGROUNDS
January 21, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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startribune.com
Federal agents pinned a man to the ground in south Minneapolis and sprayed him with chemical irritants directly in the face.

Minnesota Star Tribune photographer Rich Tsong-Taatarii did not witness the man put his hands on agents.
January 22, 2026 at 1:19 AM
esther.bs.k4zka.online
Another Thomas Dambo troll. He’s a Danish artist, btw. Art export only, no land claims. Austin, Texas 🇲🇽(😉)

#Holga / #Kentmere 200
stand development in Rodinal

#ShittyCameraChallenge #Lomography #ShootFilm #AnalogPhotography
#BelieveInFilm #FilmIsNotDead #Photo #Photography #Monochrome
Black-and-white photograph of a large wooden troll sculpture made from reclaimed materials. The troll has an open mouth and expressive face, with several children standing and walking around it for scale. The sculpture is installed along a paved path in a park-like setting, with trees and grass visible in the background.
January 22, 2026 at 1:49 AM
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Snow art in Stillwater. This is how #Minnesota says things. Especially to ICE ;)

#Holga / #Kentmere 200
stand development in Rodinal

#ShittyCameraChallenge #Lomography #FilmPhotography #ShootFilm #AnalogPhotography
#BelieveInFilm #FilmIsNotDead #Photo #Photography #Monochrome
Snow sculpture of a large rectangular block with the words “SNOW BALL” carved into it, sitting on a snowy ground with scattered snowballs at its base. The winter environment and distant landscape are visible behind it
January 21, 2026 at 12:12 AM
esther.bs.k4zka.online
#Aurora in Minnesota. -20 C (digital, Canon R6)

#photo #photography
Aurora
January 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
esther.bs.k4zka.online
Morning coffee on an island
#Mamiya C220| #Kentmere 200|Rodinal 1+50

A small coffee shop on Padre Island with travel photos on the walls. I ordered kolach and got a muffin 🙈 As a Ukrainian, I had questions. Kolach comes from “kolo” a circle. But it was good, so I let it go No regrets #BelieveInFilm
Black-and-white photo of a small coffee shop made from stacked shipping containers on Padre Island. The building has open container doors, a drive-thru sign, and a round coffee shop logo on the side. Overcast sky, empty surroundings, and a quiet coastal roadside atmosphere
January 18, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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“In the United States politics is a profession, whereas in Europe it is a right and a duty.”

If US politics feels surreal, but you suspect nothing here is truly new, read Eco. Sharp essays, elegant language, and a quiet, satisfying toxicity toward American “culture”

#BookSky #BookWorm #politics
A person holds a tablet displaying the cover of Travels in Hyperreality by Umberto Eco. The cover shows a surreal composition with a floating rock, a cloud-like form, and a sphere. In the background is a cozy living room with green walls, framed artwork, shelves, and soft daylight
January 17, 2026 at 9:14 PM
esther.bs.k4zka.online
#caturday, I assume

#Pentax KX / #Ilford HP5+
shot at 800, semi-stand development in Rodinal

#FilmPhotography #ShootFilm #AnalogPhotography #BlackAndWhite #BW #photo #BelieveInFilm #Photography #Monochrome #Mono #FilmIsNotDead #cat #cats #pet #catlife #petphotography #petportrait
Black-and-white close-up of a light-colored cat lying on a soft blanket under a Christmas tree. Small string lights glow softly above, slightly out of focus. The cat looks directly at the camera with a calm, mildly unimpressed expression, one paw stretched forward
January 17, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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An evening on Padre Island | Gulf of Mexico | January 2026

#Mamiya C220 / #Kentmere 200
development in Rodinal 1+50

#FilmPhotography #ShootFilm #AnalogPhotography #BlackAndWhite #BW #Texas #photo #BelieveInFilm #Photography #Monochrome #Mono #PadreIsland #Minimalism #Minimal #Ocean #beach
Black-and-white photograph of a wide, nearly empty beach on Padre Island. The ocean is on the left with low waves, the sand stretches into the distance, and several pickup trucks are parked near the dunes on the right. The sky is pale and hazy, creating a quiet, expansive evening atmosphere
January 16, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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Let’s wait for the sunset | Texas, Gulf of Mexico | January 2026

#Mamiya C220 / #Kentmere 200
development in Rodinal 1+50

#FilmPhotography #ShootFilm #AnalogPhotography #BlackAndWhite #BW #Texas #photo #BelieveInFilm #Photography #Monochrome #Mono #PadreIsland #Seascape #portrait #Ocean #Waves
Black-and-white photograph of a person sitting on a sandy beach on a folding chair, turned halfway toward the camera. An empty chair stands beside them. The ocean and low waves stretch across the background under an overcast sky, creating a quiet, paused atmosphere
January 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
esther.bs.k4zka.online
If you support killings of Iranian people by theocratic dictator - get the fuck out of my feed
a red white and green flag waving in the wind
ALT: a red white and green flag waving in the wind
media.tenor.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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Padre Island National Seashore | Gulf of Mexico | January 2026

#Mamiya C220 / #Kentmere 200
development in Rodinal 1+50

#FilmPhotography #ShootFilm #AnalogPhotography #BW #Texas #photo #BelieveInFilm #Photography #Monochrome #Mono #PadreIsland #GulfOfMexico #Seascape #Coastal #Minimal #Ocean
Black-and-white photograph of the Gulf of Mexico shoreline at Padre Island National Seashore. A row of wooden pilings stands in shallow water, waves breaking behind them. Wet sand in the foreground reflects the posts and the overcast sky, creating a calm, minimal coastal scene.
January 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
esther.bs.k4zka.online
Des Moines, on the way home.

#Mamiya C220 / #Kentmere 200
development in Rodinal 1+50

#FilmPhotography #ShootFilm #AnalogPhotography #BlackAndWhite #BW #iowa #photo #BelieveInFilm #Photography #Monochrome #Mono #city #Urban
A black-and-white photograph of a river in Des Moines with a large arched bridge spanning the water. Bare trees line the riverbank in the foreground, and low city buildings are visible beyond the bridge. The bridge and sky are reflected in the calm water under an overcast sky.
January 13, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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thewatchdogco.bsky.social
If you agree its time to impeach and remove Kristi Noem, heres how you can make your voice heard:
Tell Congress: Impeach DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
January 10, 2026 at 2:37 AM
esther.bs.k4zka.online
Just read that American preachers are furious about being impersonated by AI to scam people. Which is adorable 🤭 Folks who’ve been impersonating the “word of god” for centuries are suddenly concerned about authenticity, and upset they’re no longer the only ones scamming their congregations 🤭
Screenshot of a WIRED article titled “AI Deepfakes Are Impersonating Pastors to Try to Scam Their Congregations.” The headline appears on a black background with white text. Below it is an illustration of a faceless pastor figure with a raised hand, rendered in bright yellow against a purple and blue abstract church-like background.
January 6, 2026 at 5:40 AM
esther.bs.k4zka.online
Wintering

#Mamiya C220 / #Kentnere 200
development in Rodinal 1+50

#FilmPhotography #ShootFilm #AnalogPhotography #BlackAndWhite #BW #Winter #Minnesota #Winter #Friday #photo #BelieveInFilm #Photography #Monochrome #Mono #Snow
A black-and-white photo of a narrow forest path covered in fresh snow, surrounded by trees and thin branches dusted with snow. The path disappears into a quiet, dense winter forest
January 3, 2026 at 2:50 AM
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The only good thing about the Trump regime is that it accidentally educates Americans about the world. Today, suddenly half of my feed became experts on authoritarian Iran. Maybe in six months they’ll even learn to ask people who actually lived under fear and repression. Or not. Who am I kidding 🤷‍♀️
January 3, 2026 at 12:20 AM
esther.bs.k4zka.online
Road trip to Texas. This felt necessary, because you never know ;)

#FilmIsNotDead
A pile of photography gear spread across a green quilt: multiple cameras (film and digital), several lenses of different sizes, rolls of film in colorful boxes, camera straps, and small accessories packed together, suggesting preparation for a photo-heavy trip
January 2, 2026 at 7:32 PM
esther.bs.k4zka.online
For the first time in my life, I’m carrying a passport while traveling inside the United States.
A strange déjà vu. The last time I had to keep my passport on me at all times was in 2004, during an unfortunate visit to authoritarian moskovia (so-called russia)
blue United States passport lying on a wooden table. A small wrapped candy sits near the top edge of the frame. The photo is taken from above in natural light, with visible wear on the passport cover
January 2, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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Outdoor Activity POV

#Holga / #Ilford HP5+
rated @ feeling lucky, stand development in Rodinal

#ShittyCameraChallenge #Lomography #MonochromeMonday #FilmPhotography #ShootFilm #AnalogPhotography #BlackAndWhiteFilm #BelieveInFilm #FilmIsNotDead #Photo #Photography #Minnesota #Monochrome
Black-and-white photo of a snow-covered outdoor basketball court during snowfall. A lone hoop stands in the center, surrounded by bare winter trees. At the bottom edge of the frame, the top of a dog’s head is visible, as if watching the empty court from close range
January 2, 2026 at 2:27 PM
esther.bs.k4zka.online
If I’m seriously debating whether to pack film developer for a 4,000-mile road trip, does that mean I’ve officially lost it? Or is this just a normal stage of analog brain rot? Asking for a friend. Please advise 🤭

#FilmPhotography #BelieveInFilm #FilmIsNotDead
January 2, 2026 at 5:03 AM
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Midwest Still Life

#Pentax KX / #Ilford HP5+
shot at 800, semi-stand development in Rodinal

#FilmPhotography #ShootFilm #AnalogPhotography #BlackAndWhite #BW #Minnesota #photo #BelieveInFilm #Photography #Monochrome #Mono #FilmIsNotDead #Winter #MN
Black-and-white film photograph of a snow-covered industrial yard. A small tractor is parked near a low building in the background. In the foreground, a piece of equipment is covered with a tarp, partially buried in snow. A small “For Sale” sign sticks out of the snow to the right. Bare trees and power lines frame the scene under an overcast winter sky.
January 2, 2026 at 4:17 AM