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Gregory Rothman
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I take pics -occasionally artistic. Atheist. Doctorate in Armchair Biology & working on one in Law.
Terminally Diagnosed w/ Wanderlust & Curiosity. Working on being a better person, … not always successful. Tap photos for further descriptions.
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A #KelpGull, ( #LarusDominicanus ) elegantly hovers above as it searches for a nibble.

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A single white seabird, a kelp gull, is captured mid-flight against a very pale, misty sky. Its wings are lifted high in a soft arc, feathers slightly blurred to show motion. The bird’s body and head are angled downward as if descending. Its bill is yellow with a hint of orange near the tip, and its legs hang loosely beneath it. The background is minimal and bright, with only faint, blurred shapes suggesting distant clouds or landscape. The overall feeling is quiet, soft, and airy. Credit ©Gregory Rothman The kelp gull (Larus dominicanus) is a large, robust gull found throughout the Southern Hemisphere. Adults typically have a white head and body with contrasting dark slate-black wings and back. They have a strong yellow bill often marked with a small red spot. Known for being adaptable and opportunistic, kelp gulls feed on fish, invertebrates, carrion, eggs, and even human refuse. They commonly nest on coastal cliffs, dunes, and offshore islands, forming loose colonies. Kelp gulls are widespread, occurring in South America, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and many sub-Antarctic islands. Their populations are generally stable and even expanding in some regions due to their ability to exploit human-modified environments.
November 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Recently, I visited Boston. I was only able to explore for a couple of days. I saw family, museums and I ate. While only a few meals in a small city, they have a slamming food scene.

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Beneath the soft hum of ventilation and the quiet glow of hanging steel lamps, the kitchen at Astra becomes a small universe of light and intention. The chef stands alone at the center, a figure carved out of concentration, his posture a quiet bow to the craft. Warm light spills over his hands as he coaxes a ribbon of sauce onto each plate, turning the long counter into a painter’s canvas—twelve blank circles waiting for color, rhythm, meaning. Around him, the kitchen is still, almost reverent. Stainless steel sleeps in the half-shadow, pots stand like sentinels, and the white tiled walls reflect a calm, lunar brightness. The world beyond the pass feels distant; here, creation moves at the measured tempo of breath and skill. In the foreground, small yellow blocks and tiny figurines line up in crisp formation—silent chess pieces in the choreography of service. Their presence adds a touch of whimsy to the solemnity, as though the kitchen holds both discipline and play, precision and imagination. The chef’s glasses catch the light, the only sharp gleam in a room otherwise softened by haze and warmth. In this moment he is both artisan and conductor, shaping an experience one spoonful at a time. Astra’s kitchen glows like a workshop of modern alchemy—where simple ingredients, under steady hands, become something luminous. Credit: Gregory Rothman 2025
November 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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A female (I believe juvenile) #woodduck about to slip in to the N Pond

#ontheedge #birdoftheday #eastcoastkin #photographersunited #photohour #birds
The image shows a small duck perched on a large, weathered log that leans out over calm water. The log is pale gray-brown with rough, cracked bark and mossy patches. The duck stands close to the edge, looking downward toward the water’s surface, as if considering taking a step in. The duck has a dark, glossy head—almost charcoal—with a soft white ring around its eye. Its body is patterned with mottled browns and pale speckles. On its wings, a striking patch of bright iridescent blue stands out vividly against the otherwise muted colors. The water below is smooth with gentle ripples, reflecting the duck and the log in soft, wavy lines. The overall atmosphere is quiet and peaceful, like a moment captured in early morning light in a forested wetland. This duck is a female Wood Duck (Aix sponsa). Males are extremely colorful, but females have a subtler beauty: soft brown plumage, a white eye ring, and that distinctive blue wing patch. Wood ducks are one of the few duck species that regularly nest high above ground in tree cavities, sometimes up to 60 feet (18 meters) high. Just one day after hatching, the tiny ducklings jump from the nest and bounce on the forest floor—totally unharmed—and follow their mother to water. They have sharp claws on their webbed feet that help them grip tree bark, making them excellent climbers for a duck. The bright blue wing patch you see is created not by pigment but by structural coloration—microscopic feather structures that reflect light to produce color. In the early 1900s, overhunting and habitat loss pushed wood ducks to the brink, but strong conservation efforts helped them rebound spectacularly.
November 27, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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“Now are the Foxes!”
Yortuk and Georg Festrunk
#Svalbard, #Norway

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The image shows a solitary Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) resting in a tundra landscape in Svalbard. The fox sits in pale brown and mossy vegetation, its thick winter-white coat blending almost seamlessly with the surroundings. Its fur looks soft and dense, adapted to extreme cold. The fox is facing sideways with a calm, alert expression, ears perked forward and its large, fluffy tail curled around its body for warmth. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing the animal’s crisp silhouette. Arctic foxes are small, resilient predators native to the High Arctic. They survive temperatures that can drop below –50°C thanks to their exceptionally insulating fur—one of the warmest of any mammal. In Svalbard, they feed on seabirds, eggs, carrion, and anything the harsh environment offers. Their coat changes seasonally: white in winter for camouflage in snow, and brown-gray in summer to blend with the tundra.
November 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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#Lofoten, Norway 2017.

Through primrose tufts, in that green bower,
The periwinkle trailed its wreaths;
And ’tis my faith that every flower
Enjoys the air it breathes.
-William Wordsworth
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#Stunday
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A peaceful, open landscape in Lofoten, Norway. In the foreground, tall, wild grasses—green with hints of gold—surround a narrow, gently curving stream. The water in the stream is very still, creating a near-perfect mirror reflection of the sky above. The sky is dramatic and expansive, filled with large, soft clouds in shades of gray and blue. Light from the sun, which is hidden behind the clouds near the horizon, creates a bright glow that spreads across the sky and reflects on the water’s surface. In the distance, a range of sharp, rugged mountains stretches across the width of the image. Their shapes are softened by a light mist, giving them an ethereal, blue-gray appearance. At the base of the mountains, you can faintly see a few small buildings or houses, but they are tiny compared to the surrounding nature. Overall, the landscape feels vast, quiet, and untouched—an open, windswept coastal plain framed by dramatic mountain peaks under a moody northern sky. Credit ©Gregory Rothman 2017
November 23, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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The #Arashiyama Bamboo Forest.

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The image is The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, Japan, but with a dramatic artistic twist. The path is centered, leading straight ahead, while the tall bamboo stalks rise on both sides. The photographer used a zoom-blur effect, creating streaks of light that radiate from the center of the image. This makes the forest appear as if it is rushing toward the viewer, giving a dreamlike, almost otherworldly sensation. The Arashiyama grove is known for its serene atmosphere, soft rustling sounds, and towering green bamboo that form a natural cathedral. It is considered one of Kyoto’s most iconic landscapes and is protected as a nationally designated scenic site. The forest symbolizes calm, resilience, and harmony in Japanese culture and has long been associated with Zen aesthetics. The bamboo species here is Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis), the largest temperate bamboo species in the world. • It can grow astonishingly fast—up to 30–45 cm (1–1.5 ft) per day under ideal conditions. • Mature stalks can reach 20–28 meters (65–92 ft) tall. • It is a major material in Japanese traditional crafts, building, and cuisine (young shoots are edible). • Moso bamboo forests play an important ecological role, stabilizing soil and supporting wildlife. Overall, this image blends the tranquility of Arashiyama with an energetic, almost cosmic perspective, highlighting both the beauty and symbolic power of bamboo. Photo Credit: Gregory Rothman 2018
November 21, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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The Grand Tetons in the background of the #MoultonBarn.

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A weathered wooden barn stands alone in a wide, open field of dry yellow grass bordered by patches of green. Its rough-hewn logs and slanted metal roof give it an old, rustic appearance. Behind the barn rises a dramatic mountain range—tall, jagged peaks dusted with snow and softened by light clouds. On either side of the image, leafy trees frame the scene, and in the foreground, green grass bends gently, as if in a breeze. The overall feeling is peaceful, open, and timeless, with nature’s grandeur towering behind a humble historic building. The T.A. Moulton Barn is one of the most photographed barns in the United States and an iconic symbol of the American West. Built by Thomas Alma Moulton and his sons between 1912 and the 1930s, it was part of the Mormon Row community—homesteads established by Mormon settlers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. These families farmed and ranched on the open sagebrush flats beneath the Teton Range, enduring harsh winters and short growing seasons. Today, the barn is the last remaining structure of the original Moulton homestead and is preserved within Grand Teton National Park. Its weathered boards and striking position beneath the Tetons make it both a cultural landmark and a beloved photographic subject, representing the resilience and history of early settlers in the region.
November 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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#Lofoten - A cluster of Fisherman’s cabins, guarded by the massive Olstinden peak. Truly a magical place.

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This photograph shows a dramatic coastal village in the Lofoten Islands of northern Norway, specifically the tiny fishing hamlet of Hamnøy. Dominating the scene is the steep, triangular granite peak of Olstinden, rising almost straight from the fjord like a colossal stone sail. Its sheer gray cliffs contrast with the softer greens of low vegetation at its base and the muted sky above. Clustered along the rocky shoreline are the traditional red fisherman’s cabins, known locally as rorbuer. These small wooden houses stand on wooden stilts anchored into the uneven shoreline, some perched right over the clear, shallow water. Historically, these cabins were simple seasonal dwellings used by fishermen during the cod-fishing season; today, many have been restored for visitors but still retain their rustic charm—bright red walls, white-trimmed windows, and pitched roofs. The water below is calm and transparent, revealing underwater rocks and seaweed in green and teal tones. Waves gently break against the stone shore, adding texture and movement to the otherwise still scene. Against the vast mountain backdrop, the cluster of red cabins looks cozy and almost fragile, emphasizing the wild, rugged beauty of Norway’s Arctic coast. Photo Credit: Gregory Rothman 2017
November 19, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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I have his baby photo…
November 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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It’s TRUE. Artist Li Xue did a statue of him.
November 19, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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By show of hands, during the tour of Santa’s Workshop, who else ended up on the “Naughty List” for wandering off and discovered Superman’s Lair? Anyone? Anyone? Luthor? Luthor?

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November 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Baby’s First Dip

A baby penguin quivers with excitement at its very first dip,
It flaps, squeaks, nods to its friends—into the blackwater it slips,
A heartbeat later, Bob the leopard seal ends the adventure.

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A large leopard seal rests on a ridged, powder-blue iceberg in a frozen seascape. The seal’s long, streamlined body stretches across the ice, its mottled gray-brown back contrasting with the bright, sculpted ice beneath it. Its head is raised slightly, facing the camera with a curious, almost relaxed expression. All around are floating chunks of ice, with dramatic snow-covered mountains and dark rocky cliffs in the background under a clear blue sky. About Leopard Seals: Leopard seals are one of Antarctica’s top predators and are named for the dark spots on their sleek coats. They can grow over 10 feet (3 m) long and are powerful swimmers with wide jaws lined with sharp teeth. Their diet is diverse: they eat krill, fish, penguins, and even other seals. Despite their fierce reputation, they are also known for their intelligence and curiosity. Unlike many seal species, leopard seals often hunt alone and patrol the edges of pack ice. They play an important role in the Antarctic ecosystem by helping maintain balance among prey species.
November 16, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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A #WhaleShark glides through the murky green-blue waters of #CenderawasihBay. A school of fish takes refuge beneath her, hugging her belly as she swims.

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An underwater scene featuring a large whale shark swimming gracefully through greenish-blue water. The whale shark’s massive body fills most of the frame as it glides from left to right, slightly angled upward. Its skin is gray with a pattern of pale spots and lines along its back, characteristic of the species. The shark’s mouth is slightly open, giving it a calm, almost serene expression. Below and around the whale shark, several smaller fish—likely remoras or other hitchhiking species—swim close to its belly and sides. A few elongated fish swim nearby in the open water. The background is a smooth, murky gradient of teal and green, giving a sense of depth and tranquility in the ocean environment.
November 15, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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A juvenile #percula clown. Clownfish sex is fluid. They are born males and, if dominate, can rise and become the larger female…& can, in rare circumstances, become female again.
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The image shows a small clownfish swimming among the soft, pale tentacles of a sea anemone. The fish is orange with a white stripe bordered by black around its middle. The anemone’s tentacles are translucent and cream-colored, creating a gentle, almost ethereal background. The clownfish appears to be facing the camera, centered and in sharp focus, while the anemone around it is slightly blurred, giving a sense of depth and tranquility. Photo Credit: Gregory Rothman They all hatch male. If in a situation where there is no female, the dominate fish will grow and become female. In rare circumstances a female can be dominated by another female and revert back to male.
November 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park. Swimming is definitely not recommended.
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Imagine standing before an enormous, steaming pool the size of a football field. From its center radiates a deep, pure blue, fading outward into rings of green, yellow, orange, and red — like a living rainbow on the earth’s surface. Mist rises constantly from the hot water, shimmering in the sunlight, while the air smells faintly of minerals and sulfur. The ground around it is stained in brilliant hues and cracked with fine, branching patterns like veins. Forested hills form a quiet, green backdrop beyond the haze. Grand Prismatic Spring is the largest hot spring in the United States and one of the largest in the world. It sits in Yellowstone’s Midway Geyser Basin, an area fueled by the immense volcanic system beneath the park. About 640,000 years ago, a massive volcanic eruption formed the Yellowstone Caldera — a vast underground chamber that still supplies heat to the region today. The spring’s brilliant colors come from microbial mats — thin layers of heat-loving bacteria that thrive in the mineral-rich water. Different microbes dominate at different temperatures, producing distinct pigments. Near the boiling center, where few organisms survive, the water appears a deep blue because of its purity and the scattering of sunlight. As the water cools toward the edges, orange, red, and yellow rings form from microbial colonies adapted to lower heat. The result is a living, ever-changing spectrum that reflects both the power of Yellowstone’s geothermal activity and the resilience of life in extreme environments.
November 12, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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Peninsula Valdés, Argentina. Infra #RedWednesday and converted to #BlackandWhite
Honestly, I’m not sure if I like this image or not.

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November 12, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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Buford was never the sharpest, but even he had to express exasperation at the six Dems who, without getting any concrete promises in return, folded and voted to end the shutdown.

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#shutdown
This is a close-up photograph of a monkey’s face, filling most of the frame. The monkey has thick grayish-brown fur with lighter whiskers and a slightly reddish tint around its mouth and nose. Its expression appears very human-like — one eye is half-closed while the other looks outward, giving the impression of skepticism or mild annoyance. Its lips are slightly parted, showing a few small yellowish teeth, and its brow seems furrowed as if it’s deep in thought or unimpressed. The background is softly blurred green foliage, making the monkey’s expressive face the clear focus of the image. The photo feels intimate and humorous, as though the monkey is reacting to something it finds confusing or tiresome. The image is credited to ©Gregory Rothman 2025.
November 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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The #MatsumotoCastle or #CrowCastle, Nagano. As memory serves, it was a particularly cold day.

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This is the Matsumoto Castle (松本城), located in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Also known as the “Crow Castle” (Karasu-jō) due to its striking black exterior, it is one of Japan’s most complete and original feudal castles. Matsumoto Castle is a flatland castle (hirajiro), built on a plain rather than a hill or mountain. Its elegant wooden donjon (main keep) features multiple roofs and watchtowers, surrounded by a moat and red bridges that enhance its beauty—especially in winter or during cherry blossom season. The contrast of black-and-white walls with the vivid red bridge and reflective moat makes it one of Japan’s most photogenic historic sites. The castle’s origins trace back to 1504, during the Sengoku (Warring States) Period, when the Ogasawara clan constructed the original fortification, Fukashi Castle. In the late 16th century, Ishikawa Kazumasa and his son Yasunaga, vassals of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, expanded it into the impressive structure seen today. Following the Battle of Sekigahara (1600), Matsumoto Castle came under Tokugawa rule and was governed by several daimyō families throughout the Edo period. After the Meiji Restoration (1868), it was nearly dismantled but was saved thanks to local citizens’ efforts led by Ichikawa Ryozo. Today, Matsumoto Castle is a National Treasure of Japan and one of only twelve castles in the country that still retain their original main keep. It stands as a symbol of Japan’s samurai heritage, architectural ingenuity, and the enduring pride of the Matsumoto community.
November 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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#AtlanticSpottedDolphins #StenellaFrontalis #Bimini

Beneath waves they dance,
Human breath meets dolphin song—
Blue worlds intertwine.

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#underwaterPhotography
#BlueSkyArtShow #Photohour
#Photography
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#Stunday
In clear, shallow blue water, a snorkeler wearing fins and a mask swims playfully among three dolphins. Sunlight filters through the surface above, illuminating the sandy seabed below. The dolphins are gracefully gliding, with sleek, gray bodies covered in distinctive dark spots on lighter skin, a pattern that becomes denser with age. These are Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis), a highly social and intelligent species found mainly in warm temperate and tropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean, particularly around the Bahamas, Gulf Stream, and western Atlantic coast. Atlantic spotted dolphins are known for their energetic and acrobatic behavior—leaping, spinning, and bow-riding waves alongside boats. They live in pods ranging from a few individuals to over a hundred, maintaining complex social structures and communicating through whistles, clicks, and body movements. Their diet consists mainly of small fish, squid, and crustaceans, hunted cooperatively at various depths. Calves are born without spots, gradually developing them as they mature, which helps scientists gauge age and identity. These dolphins often interact curiously with divers and snorkelers, as depicted here, showing their characteristic blend of boldness and playfulness.
November 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Sorry for the late posting.

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This image depicts a nighttime landscape of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) over a rocky shoreline. The sky glows in vivid shades of green and turquoise as the aurora forms a sweeping, ribbon-like curve that twists gracefully across the sky. The stars are faintly visible in the deep blue background, and the horizon glows with a soft golden hue, hinting at either dawn or dusk. Smooth, rounded rocks in the foreground are bathed in the aurora’s reflection, giving the water and stones a surreal greenish glow. The overall atmosphere is serene and otherworldly. In the bottom right corner, the text “©Gregory Rothman 2025”
November 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Late posting for #fishfriday. Blues are such a spectacular animal with noses bigger than mine. What’s not to love?

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#BlueShark
This underwater photograph shows a close-up of a blue shark swimming gracefully through clear blue ocean water. The shark’s sleek, torpedo-shaped body and long pectoral fins are visible, with its head dominating the foreground. Its large, round eye reflects the light, and the smooth gradient of its silvery-blue skin fades to white underneath. In the background, the shimmering surface of the water catches the light, and a few smaller fish swim nearby. The image captures the calm elegance of this often-misunderstood predator. About blue sharks (Prionace glauca): Blue sharks are slender, fast-swimming oceanic predators found in temperate and tropical waters around the world. Known for their striking cobalt-blue coloration on top and white underside, they can grow up to 3 meters (about 10 feet) long. Blue sharks primarily eat squid and small fish, playing a vital role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems. Though not generally aggressive toward humans, they are considered “Near Threatened” due to overfishing and bycatch in commercial fisheries. Blue sharks are migratory and can travel vast distances across oceans, often following cooler currents rich in prey. Photo credit: © Gregory Rothman 2025
November 7, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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See Food. I was raised with strict table manners and this just does not pass. An #OceanicWhiteTip chewing with it a mouth open. Atrocious.

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#PhotographersOfBluesky
#Photography
This image captures a close-up underwater view of an oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) with its mouth wide open, showing its gills and rows of sharp teeth. The shark is swimming in clear, deep blue ocean water, with sunlight filtering through the surface above. In the background, divers can be seen observing or photographing the shark, giving a sense of scale and highlighting the shark’s size and power. The scene vividly conveys the intensity and majesty of this open-ocean predator in its natural environment. Photo Credit: Gregory Rothman 2025
November 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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The current was ripping. Sand was swirling in the shallow water, so vis was crap, but the dive was a blast.

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The image shows an underwater view of a hammerhead shark swimming directly toward the camera. The photo captures the shark from a low, head-on angle, making its wide, flat hammer-shaped head appear almost like a horizontal bar stretching across the frame. Its mouth, filled with small sharp teeth, is visible beneath the head, and its eyes are positioned far apart on either end of the “hammer.” The shark’s body tapers backward, with its dorsal fin visible above and its tail faintly in the background. The surrounding water is blue, and the ocean floor below is a misty white. Credit: ©Gregory Rothman 2025
November 4, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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Tap the image.

At least 150 -300 feet of snow compacting over time creates this blue. Today, Icebergs are tears of millennia from dying glaciers.

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The image shows an iceberg floating in calm, cold water under an overcast sky. The iceberg is a brilliant pale blue with intricate, flowing textures and ridges carved by wind and melting ice. The shapes are smooth and almost sculptural, with one large central formation rising sharply and gracefully from the water. The surface has both smooth and pebbled areas, reflecting soft light and creating a serene, otherworldly atmosphere. Credit: ©Gregory Rothman 2025
November 3, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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Richard Serra before Richard Serra - Whale Oil Tanks in Whalers Bay, Deception Island, South Shetland, Antarctica.

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The black-and-white photograph captures two massive, weathered metal oil tanks standing like sentinels on the volcanic soil of Deception Island. Their curved, riveted surfaces frame a distant view of snow-covered slopes and a stark, white sky, emphasizing the isolation and desolation of the Antarctic landscape. The high contrast of the image accentuates the textures of corroded steel and rough ground, evoking both the industrial past and the unforgiving environment that has reclaimed it. Credit ©Gregory Rothman 2025 Whalers Bay, nestled within the flooded caldera of Deception Island in the South Shetland Islands, was once one of the southernmost outposts of industrial whaling. In the early 1900s, Norwegian whalers established a shore station there to process whale carcasses for oil, which was stored in the very tanks seen in the image. Steam from the volcanic geothermal vents provided heat for the operations, making it a rare and efficient base in Antarctica’s extreme conditions. By the 1930s, the global decline in whale oil prices and over-exploitation of whale populations led to the abandonment of the station. Later, the site served as a British research base until volcanic eruptions in 1967 and 1969 forced its evacuation. Today, Whalers Bay stands as a haunting open-air museum — rusted tanks, collapsed buildings, and scattered bones silently narrate a story of human ambition and nature’s enduring dominance. The site is now protected under the Antarctic Treaty as a historic monument, preserving the remnants of a bygone era on this remote volcanic shore.
November 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM