Alexander Ding
@halophotographer.bsky.social
I am a nerd for Star Wars, LOTR, movies, superheroes, comics, engineering, and more.
I will post anything, as long as it educates and affects people positively. Maybe some crap, but YOLO.
I will post anything, as long as it educates and affects people positively. Maybe some crap, but YOLO.
Stunning nighttime photo of fully stacked Space Launch System (SLS) for Artemis I mission, illuminated dramatically as it prepares to roll out from the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at Kennedy Space Center toward Launch Complex 39B (LC39B).
January 13, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Stunning nighttime photo of fully stacked Space Launch System (SLS) for Artemis I mission, illuminated dramatically as it prepares to roll out from the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at Kennedy Space Center toward Launch Complex 39B (LC39B).
1961 Playboy: Mad Men in distinguished designers showing off Eames chairs and walnut accents.
2025 OnlyFans: Amazon ring light tripod, LED strips, thrift-store velvet headboard. Peak minimalism.
2025 OnlyFans: Amazon ring light tripod, LED strips, thrift-store velvet headboard. Peak minimalism.
1961 issue of Playboy magazine
Featuring prominent mid-century modern furniture designers with their work*
Featuring prominent mid-century modern furniture designers with their work*
January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
1961 Playboy: Mad Men in distinguished designers showing off Eames chairs and walnut accents.
2025 OnlyFans: Amazon ring light tripod, LED strips, thrift-store velvet headboard. Peak minimalism.
2025 OnlyFans: Amazon ring light tripod, LED strips, thrift-store velvet headboard. Peak minimalism.
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🤖 image processing for #JWST 🔭 data (UDS_cat). RGB Filters: 480, 335, 140
PI: Dickinson, Mark, program 06368. CRVAL: 34.433665, -5.184295
Credits: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI.
PI: Dickinson, Mark, program 06368. CRVAL: 34.433665, -5.184295
Credits: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI.
January 12, 2026 at 12:51 AM
🤖 image processing for #JWST 🔭 data (UDS_cat). RGB Filters: 480, 335, 140
PI: Dickinson, Mark, program 06368. CRVAL: 34.433665, -5.184295
Credits: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI.
PI: Dickinson, Mark, program 06368. CRVAL: 34.433665, -5.184295
Credits: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI.
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I’m abhorred by the Iranian regime’s brutal murder of hundreds of protesters calling for better lives for themselves and future generations.
I stand with the people of Iran as they speak out against this repressive regime. The violence must end.
I stand with the people of Iran as they speak out against this repressive regime. The violence must end.
January 12, 2026 at 2:51 AM
I’m abhorred by the Iranian regime’s brutal murder of hundreds of protesters calling for better lives for themselves and future generations.
I stand with the people of Iran as they speak out against this repressive regime. The violence must end.
I stand with the people of Iran as they speak out against this repressive regime. The violence must end.
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I stand with every protester who is protesting against government, oppression, violence, illegal deportations, war, misogynia, human rights, fascism, dictatorship etc. Please don't use violence.
I just learned that Iran has cut connections to the world and that means bad news. To the people.
I just learned that Iran has cut connections to the world and that means bad news. To the people.
January 11, 2026 at 11:41 PM
I stand with every protester who is protesting against government, oppression, violence, illegal deportations, war, misogynia, human rights, fascism, dictatorship etc. Please don't use violence.
I just learned that Iran has cut connections to the world and that means bad news. To the people.
I just learned that Iran has cut connections to the world and that means bad news. To the people.
I pray your wrong! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I think it’s more likely than not that we see the end of Fed independence and NATO this year.
January 12, 2026 at 4:36 AM
I pray your wrong! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
When Kanye West owned this property, the house was sadly an abomination. When in the right hands, something terrible can be turned into something beautiful.
As scripture says, the wages of sin leads to death (of beautiful things, let alone death itself), destruction, and aesthetically gross appeal.
As scripture says, the wages of sin leads to death (of beautiful things, let alone death itself), destruction, and aesthetically gross appeal.
Kanye West’s brutalist Malibu home which he had planned to remodel
January 11, 2026 at 11:04 PM
When Kanye West owned this property, the house was sadly an abomination. When in the right hands, something terrible can be turned into something beautiful.
As scripture says, the wages of sin leads to death (of beautiful things, let alone death itself), destruction, and aesthetically gross appeal.
As scripture says, the wages of sin leads to death (of beautiful things, let alone death itself), destruction, and aesthetically gross appeal.
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Frankfurt am Main, Germany 🇩🇪
January 11, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Frankfurt am Main, Germany 🇩🇪
How about the Buffalo Bills! #BillsMafia
Trevor Lawrence gets picked on a deflected pass, Bills are gonna win it
January 11, 2026 at 9:53 PM
How about the Buffalo Bills! #BillsMafia
January 11, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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Nous luttons contre la criminalité — par l’adoption de peines plus sévères pour les contrevenants violents et l’embauche d’agents qui aideront à protéger votre communauté.
January 9, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Nous luttons contre la criminalité — par l’adoption de peines plus sévères pour les contrevenants violents et l’embauche d’agents qui aideront à protéger votre communauté.
There is still a silent cult-following for Linux users, including myself. Embedded software and RTOS development still happens mostly on Linux for all my projects. I don’t think I’m annoying Lol.
Complaining about Linux people has eclipsed Linux people being annoying at this point, it was neck and neck for a while but they managed to be outdone.
January 10, 2026 at 8:49 AM
There is still a silent cult-following for Linux users, including myself. Embedded software and RTOS development still happens mostly on Linux for all my projects. I don’t think I’m annoying Lol.
For Calgary and Edmonton, please support initiative to connect rail transit from the cities to the airports. I believe airport rail fundamentally transforms city development and people movement. 🚊🏙️🏘️✈️
Great to catch up with Premier Smith today to talk about getting big things built for Albertans and all Canadians.
We’re focused on building new trading partnerships, fast-tracking major projects, and making Canada an energy superpower in a rapidly changing global landscape.
We’re focused on building new trading partnerships, fast-tracking major projects, and making Canada an energy superpower in a rapidly changing global landscape.
January 10, 2026 at 8:42 AM
For Calgary and Edmonton, please support initiative to connect rail transit from the cities to the airports. I believe airport rail fundamentally transforms city development and people movement. 🚊🏙️🏘️✈️
Pour Calgary et Edmonton, veuillez soutenir l'initiative visant à relier le transport ferroviaire des villes aux aéroports. Je crois que le chemin de fer d'aéroport transforme fondamentalement le développement de la ville et la circulation des personnes. 🏙️🚊🏘️✈️
J’ai eu une excellente discussion avec la PM Smith sur la réalisation de grands projets pour les Albertains et les Canadiens.
Nous voulons créer de nouveaux partenariats commerciaux, accélérer de grands projets et faire du Canada une superpuissance énergétique dans un monde en rapide évolution.
Nous voulons créer de nouveaux partenariats commerciaux, accélérer de grands projets et faire du Canada une superpuissance énergétique dans un monde en rapide évolution.
January 10, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Pour Calgary et Edmonton, veuillez soutenir l'initiative visant à relier le transport ferroviaire des villes aux aéroports. Je crois que le chemin de fer d'aéroport transforme fondamentalement le développement de la ville et la circulation des personnes. 🏙️🚊🏘️✈️
Merci Mark. Je crois pour un #FreeIran, et que le peuple iranien connaîtra enfin la paix et la liberté d'expression.
Les signalements de violence, d'arrestations arbitraires et d'intimidation de la part du régime iranien visant sa population sont très préoccupants. Nous condamnons le meurtre de manifestants et exhortons l'Iran à garantir la liberté d'expression et de réunion pacifique sans crainte de représailles.
January 10, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Merci Mark. Je crois pour un #FreeIran, et que le peuple iranien connaîtra enfin la paix et la liberté d'expression.
Controversial, but great point from Daniela!
If Western leaders are seen actively inviting large numbers of Iranians to resettle or drawing them into Western political battles, Iran's propaganda machine can spin that as proof of foreign interference, weakening internal support for protests.
If Western leaders are seen actively inviting large numbers of Iranians to resettle or drawing them into Western political battles, Iran's propaganda machine can spin that as proof of foreign interference, weakening internal support for protests.
Ihr schiebt nach Iran ab. Ihr erschwert den Zugang zu humanitären Visa für politisch Verfolgte aus Iran.
Das ist keine Solidarität. Ihr stärkt mit eurer Asylpolitik die Täter.
Das ist keine Solidarität. Ihr stärkt mit eurer Asylpolitik die Täter.
January 10, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Controversial, but great point from Daniela!
If Western leaders are seen actively inviting large numbers of Iranians to resettle or drawing them into Western political battles, Iran's propaganda machine can spin that as proof of foreign interference, weakening internal support for protests.
If Western leaders are seen actively inviting large numbers of Iranians to resettle or drawing them into Western political battles, Iran's propaganda machine can spin that as proof of foreign interference, weakening internal support for protests.
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Die Frauen in Iran 🔥
January 9, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Die Frauen in Iran 🔥
Thank you, Mark! Believing for a #FreeIran! We've never been closer!
The reports of violence, arbitrary arrests, and intimidation tactics by the Iranian regime against its own people are profoundly concerning. Canada strongly condemns the killing of protesters, and urges Iran to allow for freedom of expression and peaceful assembly without fear of reprisal.
January 10, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Thank you, Mark! Believing for a #FreeIran! We've never been closer!
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Je me suis entretenu avec María Corina Machado aujourd’hui. J’ai affirmé le soutien du Canada à une transition pacifique du pouvoir dirigée par le Venezuela, qui respecte la volonté démocratique du peuple vénézuélien.
January 5, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Je me suis entretenu avec María Corina Machado aujourd’hui. J’ai affirmé le soutien du Canada à une transition pacifique du pouvoir dirigée par le Venezuela, qui respecte la volonté démocratique du peuple vénézuélien.
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I spoke with María Corina Machado today. I affirmed Canada’s support for a peaceful, Venezuelan-led transition of power — one that respects the democratic will of the Venezuelan people.
January 5, 2026 at 1:02 AM
I spoke with María Corina Machado today. I affirmed Canada’s support for a peaceful, Venezuelan-led transition of power — one that respects the democratic will of the Venezuelan people.
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As of this week, millions of Americans are now paying thousands more for health insurance.
If the President and Congressional GOP think Washington has the capacity to "run" Venezuela right now, why won't they fix the insurance cost crisis they've created here at home?
If the President and Congressional GOP think Washington has the capacity to "run" Venezuela right now, why won't they fix the insurance cost crisis they've created here at home?
January 5, 2026 at 2:24 PM
As of this week, millions of Americans are now paying thousands more for health insurance.
If the President and Congressional GOP think Washington has the capacity to "run" Venezuela right now, why won't they fix the insurance cost crisis they've created here at home?
If the President and Congressional GOP think Washington has the capacity to "run" Venezuela right now, why won't they fix the insurance cost crisis they've created here at home?
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I have not been shy on my coverage of transit issues in Toronto. With the disastrous opening of the Finch West LRT in early December, I have some thoughts from Hong Kong using my historical experiences with Toronto in this longform post.
The Toronto Tragedy
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December 25, 2025 at 7:43 AM
I have not been shy on my coverage of transit issues in Toronto. With the disastrous opening of the Finch West LRT in early December, I have some thoughts from Hong Kong using my historical experiences with Toronto in this longform post.
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Thank you Bernie Sanders!
Thank you Bernie Sanders!
Hello, Elon Musk!
Just a couple of questions for you:
Just a couple of questions for you:
December 25, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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Thank you Bernie Sanders!
Thank you Bernie Sanders!
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It was such a joy to celebrate Hanukkah with Mandy, Kathryn and their son, Gideon. As Jewish New Yorkers across our city prepare to light candles and mark the seventh night today, I wish you and your families a Hanukkah full of light and love.
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Happy Hanukkah
YouTube video by Zohran Mamdani for NYC
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December 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
It was such a joy to celebrate Hanukkah with Mandy, Kathryn and their son, Gideon. As Jewish New Yorkers across our city prepare to light candles and mark the seventh night today, I wish you and your families a Hanukkah full of light and love.
youtu.be/KIxAKyioXng
youtu.be/KIxAKyioXng
The post-rain scenery is always mind-blowing. The petrichor emanating from the rain-soaked earth elevates the lush Los Angeles, California landscape. In the distance, snow-crowned mountains stand sentinel behind the emerald cityscape, their silent majesty anchoring the burst of life below.
November 23, 2025 at 11:53 PM
The post-rain scenery is always mind-blowing. The petrichor emanating from the rain-soaked earth elevates the lush Los Angeles, California landscape. In the distance, snow-crowned mountains stand sentinel behind the emerald cityscape, their silent majesty anchoring the burst of life below.