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Kevin Retzke
@kmr.me
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I do computer stuff to keep scientists sciencing. Sometimes I take photos and video of stuff. Occasionally I think about stuff, mostly while cycling. Sometimes I remember to post stuff when I get home.
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Lights going up on the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
Black-and-white photo of the Indianapolis Soliders' and Sailors' Monument, with cables strung from the top making it resemble a tree.
November 16, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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this felt like a fitting subject to try out the Charmera's sepia mode
The front of Hook's historical drug store at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in a sepia colored photograph Side of Hook's historical drug store, sign and pharmacist's measuring device on corner of building
November 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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dark caturday; Kodak Charmera 1-bit filter with flash
A black and white photo of a cat's face with heavy shadows
November 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Downtown around 10:30
Northern lights over city; whispy bands of red with broad green strokes near the horizon
November 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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couple more from downtown Indianapolis
Northern lights over city, fairly strong vertical banding in the red, broad green band near the horizon Northern lights over city, swooping red with small green band.
November 12, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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wee time lapse (30x)
November 12, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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A lot of light pollution in downtown Indy but still almost vibrant aurora, at times!
Northern lights over a city, dominantly red with wide green band near the horizon Northern lights, red to pink/purple with a small horizontal green band
November 12, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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the changing of the seasons
A black and white photo of a lone tree, almost bare on one side
November 11, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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the first early snow of the year collecting on the final blooms
a red flower with many clumps of fresh snowflakes
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Ode to the family members, friends, and strangers who make signs, wake up early, carry gear, ring bells, and cheer everyone on to make each race more than an expensive long run.
A girl stands with her family along Monument Circle with a sign, cheering on the runners in the background A family stands on the side of the road cheering on runners A tired half marathon racer is cheered on by two people holding sings, one a picture of a Mario power up mushroom A girl holds a pink hand-drawn sign as runners pass on the cobblestones of Monument Circle
November 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Washington Park is really beautiful, recently renovated, and a hidden gem of the northeast side! /3
Fall foliage reflected in a pond, dried grass in the foreground A dead tree frames bright yellow foliage A branch of a tree with orange leaves frames another of bright yellow, leaves covering the ground underneath. A tightly-cropped photo of a bright yellow tree under a mostly blue sky.
November 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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We had a beautiful late fall afternoon, one last nice day before the wintry rain and possible snow. /2
Monochrome photo of Ed speaking to a group under a pavilion Monochrome photo of a group standing on an overgrown road that was part of the old zoo A child and woman walk hand-in-hand on a gravel path, casting start shadows A man stands in a grass field, shading his eyes from the low sun.
November 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Yesterday we had a great walking tour around Washington Park by @edfujawa.bsky.social on the history of the old Indianapolis Zoo. /1
Ed stands on a circular concrete pad that was the former site of the avian cages, a bright yellow tree behind him. A group stands on a narrow walkway, surrounded by partially-bare trees Ed speaks, arms gesturing, while standing in front of a colorful playground and fall foliage. Ed speaks in front of the re-dug lake at Washington Park, a small pond now, fringed by yellow and orange foliage, as low sun shines through the trees.
November 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Monumental Marathon in Indy this morning, great weather—cool, partially sunny, calm—for some great racing and hopefully lots of sweet PRs! Happy to be sitting out this year.

Tons of photos and video to process, but will probably find the best shots of the day are from the Kodak Charmera anyways :-)
Runners pass in front of the Indianapolis War Memorial Runners pass in front of Veterans Memorial Plaza Runners cast shadows on the street in downtown Indianapolis Marathon front-runners round a turn
November 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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man I'm so sick of having to float my wagon across the river, can't wait for this bridge to be finished!
A modified screenshot from the game Oregon Trail of a covered wagon crossing a river, with the caption "White River Crossing / June 20, 2025"
November 5, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Pixilated Charmera cat says OBEY
Cat face, perturbed as only a cat can be
November 4, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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Proof of aforementioned colors
Trees of green, brown, and yellow hanging over and reflecting in a slow-moving canal, a path running alongside heads towards a bridge.
November 3, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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Some beautiful colors out today (when the sun was willing to come out), but I find these 1-bit Charmera shots more interesting. 🤷
A black-and-white photo of a river bend, sparse trees in the foreground. Black-and-white photo of a grain elevator with several concrete silos, with a prominent American flag on the side near the top of the elevator. Electric wires and a chain-link fence cross in the foreground.
November 3, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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"I don't fear death; I try to avoid it, as I think we all do. But I suspect that, in the end, I will welcome it. I think it will be very comforting, and I want to earn it."
—Tim Curry

Remember those who have earned it, and live your life in such a way that others will want to remember you.
A Dia de Muertos altar with yellow and red flowers, bottles of tequila, and a small photo of a couple. A Dia de Muertos altar with a skeletal figure wearing and holding red flowers, alongside candles and flowers.
November 2, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Charmera caturday
Cat looking back at the camera, bit of side-eye, usual perturbed look.
November 2, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Beware that his shadow doth not burden your dreams with horrible fears.
A grainy black-and-white photo of a person's shadow on a sidewalk
November 1, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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ok @behindthebluemotel.com this Charmera is pretty fun
A black-and-white photo of a park, black obelisk in the background and a lamp and bench in the foreground under trees. A gothic church-like tower rises over a line of trees and the curved edge of a fountain in the foreground. A Gothic church-like tower seen between a forest of flag poles flying state flags. A small brick building, sign in the window says "Chroma"
November 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Brutalist in Blue
A blocky concrete and limestone building, blue sky with wispy clouds above, and a building with dark blue windows with white and red trim in the foreground.
November 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Just a fresh coat of paint they said
Interior of a gutted building, bare concrete floor and ceiling and steel beams, lit at night by work lights hanging from the ceiling. A ladder stands in the foreground.
November 1, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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Mood: aslant
A close shot of a geometric sculpture composed of many rectangular blocks in a stepped arrangement, with the light illuminating one face at such an angle to create nearly perfect diagonal shadows. A telephoto shot along a scaffolding walkway, a line of bare industrial lights running along the ceiling, and a diagonal shaft of light cutting across from the upper left to the lower right.
October 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM