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OtterForce
@otterforce.bsky.social
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#ActuallyAutistic parent, #photographer, partner of @theartfuldarkling.bsky.social, web designer & paid bookworm from rural #NY.

Love #VideoGames, #mycology, #camping, #writing, #books (particularly #SciFi)

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The loaf. Something ain't quite right. Never rose quite enough. Suspect it's cooler in the kitchen than I realized, but it's a little late for that. Will slice when cool and I'm sure it'll be delicious, if not a bit stout.
A freshly baked whole wheat sandwich loaf rests on a flour-dusted wooden breadboard, its golden-brown crust showing the hearty color of wheat bread with visible seams and layers along its surface—telltale signs of underproofing where the dough didn’t fully rise after shaping. The loaf’s irregular, somewhat lumpy shape reveals those rolled layers that never quite merged together,
December 15, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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Some photos of the spread.
A warm, abundant holiday spread laid out on a rustic wooden table. In the foreground, a white ceramic bowl filled with fluffy mashed potatoes with a serving spoon sits beside a red basket overflowing with an assortment of dinner rolls wrapped in bread cloth. Behind them, aluminum foil pans hold a green bean casserole with its characteristic crispy fried onion topping and sliced turkey, while a plate of deviled eggs arranged in neat rows gleams with their pale yellow filling in the background. Blue plates, drinking glasses, and utensils are scattered across the table. The warm lighting from above bathes everything in a cozy amber glow, while the slightly elevated, straight-on perspective emphasizes the generous portions and communal nature of the gathering. A closer view of the holiday table zooms in on thick slices of roasted turkey breast arranged on a decorative plate with an ornate black border pattern, showing the tender, moist meat with golden-brown, slightly charred edges from roasting. Behind the turkey, a large aluminum pan holds the green bean casserole with its toasted onion topping, while the basket of bread rolls nestles in white bread cloth to the left. A dark drinking glass sits in the foreground on the warm oak table, and the shallow depth of field softly blurs the background elements, drawing attention to the turkey's inviting texture and the satisfying char marks on its surface. A round monochrome plate with a geometric border holds approximately two dozen deviled eggs arranged in a circular pattern, their smooth white halves filled with piped creamy yellow yolk mixture topped with a sprinkle of black pepper. The eggs are the centerpiece of this composition, photographed from directly above to show their neat, appealing arrangement on the wooden table. Surrounding the deviled eggs are glimpses of the larger feast: sliced turkey with char marks on a decorative plate to the left, a clear glass measuring cup containing giblet gravy with visible fat droplets on the surface to the right, a dark bowl holding stuffing in the lower corner, and a partial view of a red soda can in the upper right. The overhead perspective and warm lighting emphasize the homestyle presentation and the satisfying repetition of the deviled eggs, each one a small, individual treat amid the communal bounty of the holiday table.
November 28, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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From my birthday pancake feast earlier in the week.

#Food #FoodPhotography #MicroFourThirds #M43 #EastCoastKin
A generous stack of golden-brown pancakes sits inside a warm oven, their surfaces showing the characteristic mottled pattern of griddle-cooked breakfast cakes with darker caramelized spots and lighter, pillowy areas. The pancakes are casually piled in overlapping layers on a baking sheet, with some tilted at angles that reveal their fluffy edges and thickness. Warm tungsten light from the oven bathes everything in a rich amber glow, casting the background into soft shadow while highlighting the textured tops of the pancakes. The close perspective and shallow depth of field keep the central stack in sharp focus while the edges fall away into softness, creating an intimate, behind-the-scenes kitchen moment—the kind of shot that captures the quiet work of keeping a big batch warm while the rest are still on the griddle.
November 28, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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A rare Snarf-Bizzy alignment...

#Cats #ClassicMono #M43 #MicroFourThirds #BlackCats #Mushrooms #BlackAndWhite #Monochrome #Photography #Pets
A black cat sits alert on a hardwood floor in the middle ground of a domestic hallway, its bright eyes reflecting the available light and creating an ethereal glow against its dark silhouette. In the foreground left, a wooden chair holds an endearing collection of handmade crocheted mushroom creatures—a large toadstool with white spots on a dark cap cradles smaller mushroom companions with delicate stitched details, their charming faces and soft textures contrasting with the chair's dark wood. In the distance, another black cat with long hair and a white chest stares directly into the camera. A white radiator anchors the right side of the frame while the background reveals a lived-in space with furniture, doorways, and everyday objects softly blurred, creating depth and intimacy.
November 24, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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Finally got around to pulling the card out of the camera. The photos of the sliced banana bread didn't disappoint.

#ClassicMono #BlackAndWhite #M43 #Food #FoodPhotography #EastCoastKin #MicroFourThirds #Baking #Monochrome
A thick slice of dark, rustic bread sits on a white cutting board with a generous pat of butter melting across the top. The butter glistens and pools in the bread's crevices, catching the soft light. More slices rest in the soft-focused foreground, their crumb catching the light. I butter knife rests above. The black and white treatment gives the scene a timeless feel, drawing attention to textures—the crusty bread, creamy butter, and grainy plate—rather than color.
November 24, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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Got a new flash for the camera for the birthday. It looks retro and absurd and amazing. Excited to experiment with on-camera flash and it'll double as a transmitter if I want to dabble in off-camera flash. Smol camera life.
A vintage styled Olympus OMD M10 Mk III camera with silver chrome body and black leather grip, featuring a prominent lens with lens cap, positioned at an angle on a golden-orange textured fabric surface. The camera has a characteristic half-frame design with Godox IT30 flash on top.
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Still a vibe…

Can catch the full track at www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCzP4...

#Music #Tra#Musico#Tranceg#NowPlaying
November 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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The ABC's of undermining #capitalism:
Agitation, Base building & #Community empowerment

WHAT: Virtual discussion w/ Author & Organizer Roderick Strugglass (Roderick Douglass)

WHEN: Nov 17th, 12pm-1pm EST

WHERE: https//:tinyurl.com/rosczoom

*NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY*

FREE, OPEN TO ALL
Graphic that says The ABC's of undermining capitalism. Agitation, Basebuilding & Community Empowerment. What: Virtual discussion w/ Author & Organizer Roderick Douglass. When: Monday, Nov 17th, 12pm-1pm EST. Where: https//:tinyurl.com/rosczoom. Graphic shows the cover of the book titled Starting Somewhere: Community Organizing for Socially Awkward People Who've Had Enough by Roderick Douglass. Also shown in the lower left corner is the logo for Resources for Organizing and Social Change.
November 12, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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A little nostalgia for this week's #AlphabetChallenge. It's #WeekTForTelevision

#Disney #CRT #M43 #Technology #Vintage #Olympus #EastCoastKin
A red and yellow CRT television with Mickey Mouse ears on top as speakers atop a matching red Disney branded DVD/VHS combo player on a light wooden cabinet with a small drawer. The television's dark, powered-off screen reflects the room behind. Yellow rounded feet support both devices. The left side features a window with white trim letting in diffused daylight, while wooden wall paneling in warm brown tones fills the background. A horizontal wooden beam crosses the right side. In the lower left corner, a dark blue plastic bag or tarp is partially visible. Fine dust particles float in the air, caught in the natural light streaming through the window, creating a hazy atmosphere throughout the scene.
November 11, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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A little something for #ColorADay #BlueTue

#M43 #RuralLife #Appalachia #PlantPhotography #Olympus
Delicate grass seed heads rise sharply in focus against a soft, blurred background. The foreground features two prominent golden-brown seed stalks with fine, feathery structures catching warm sunlight—one tall and dense on the left, another slender and ascending toward the center. Bright yellow-green grass blades emerge from the lower left and right edges. Behind them, numerous out-of-focus tan and cream-colored seed heads create a hazy middle ground. The background reveals indistinct mountain shapes in muted gray-brown tones beneath a pale blue sky that gradients from deeper blue at the top to lighter tones near the horizon. The shallow depth of field isolates the sharp foreground detail while dissolving the background into soft bokeh.
November 11, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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A part of the stone wall (I believe up near the parking lot) at #WatkinsGlen.

#RockinTuesday #LichenSubscribe #Moss #Trees #Rocks #Stone #EastCoastKin #MobilePhotography
A close-up view of a dry-stacked stone wall with flat, irregular gray-to-charcoal stones fitted horizontally without mortar. Vibrant green moss fills the shadowed crevices between stones, while pale lichen dots sunlit surfaces. The wall angles from lower left to upper right, with deep shadows accentuating the dimensional stacking. Bright natural light from the right illuminates textured stone faces, creating strong contrast. Out-of-focus yellow-green foliage and blue sky appear in the background right, with small fern fronds emerging from wall gaps in the lower right corner.​​
November 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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#Cookies and milk time!
Homemade dollhouse cookies on a red ceramic plate with a Welch’s jelly jar full of milk behind it. The cup has a smiling green long-necked dinosaur on it. The lighting is warm and cozy.
November 11, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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#FirstSnow of the year!

#Snow #Winter #WesternNY #ClassicMono #BlackAndWhite #EastCoastKin
A monochromatic winter night scene viewed from beneath a darkened overhang. Snow blankets the ground, vegetation, and tree branches throughout the residential street. In the foreground, rounded shrubs appear heavily frosted with thick white layers. A street lamp left of center creates a bright starburst, illuminating the snow-covered pavement below. On the right, a two-story house with two dark upper windows stands beside a mature tree completely outlined in white frost. Power lines cross horizontally through the frame, and additional houses appear in the background among snow-covered evergreens.
November 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Had a great night in with the kids instead of going out last night. #Halloween cupcakes, a couple of movies, questionable amounts of sugar, and a whole lot of enjoying the company of one another.
Three chocolate cupcakes sit on a light wooden surface, each topped with swirled frosting in vibrant Halloween colors and adorned with colorful sprinkles. The cupcake in sharp focus at the center foreground features bright green frosting piped in a tall spiral, decorated with orange, yellow, purple, and lime green jimmies and rod-shaped sprinkles that catch the light. Behind it to the left, a cupcake with deep purple frosting is crowned with yellow jimmies. To the right, another green-frosted cupcake displays orange and multicolored sprinkles across its swirled peak. All three cupcakes rest in ridged tan paper liners with scalloped edges. Scattered sprinkles in yellow, green, and dark brown dot the wooden surface beneath the cupcakes. A bright lime green spatula with a straight edge enters the frame from the right side, its handle extending out of view. The lighting creates soft shadows on the wooden board and highlights the glossy sheen of the frosting. A single chocolate cupcake commands the foreground on a light wooden surface, its deep purple frosting swirled high and densely covered with bright yellow jimmies that create a striking contrast against the rich plum color. The cupcake sits in a ridged golden-tan paper liner with pleated sides. Behind it, slightly out of focus, two more cupcakes with bright green frosting display multicolored sprinkles including orange, yellow, purple, and lime green varieties. The wooden surface shows natural grain patterns and is scattered with stray sprinkles in yellow, lime green, and dark purple. The shallow depth of field draws attention to the texture of the yellow sprinkles clustered on the purple frosting, while the background cupcakes provide pops of complementary color. Natural-looking light illuminates the scene from above, creating subtle shadows and emphasizing the glossy quality of the buttercream frosting.
November 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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What's your favorite #halloween special and why is it Garfield's Halloween Adventure?

h/t @dinosaurdracula.bsky.social

#Cartoons #Garfield #80s #Nostalgia
A vintage TV shows Garfield and Odie as pirates. Below, text reads: 'Happy 40th Anniversary! Garfield’s Halloween Adventure Premiered October 30th, 1985.'.
October 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Then a fun idea struck me. So here's that too. Welcome to the start of #FictionalAlbumCovers.

One image, a bit of text, a whole lot of musical mood and we have Worn Out Welcome's first album :P

What would you name the first single?

#Music #CoverArt #AlbumCovers
A warm-toned photograph of a brass sousaphone lying on its side on a hardwood floor against a pale yellow wall, with white text overlaid on the image. The instrument rests in the lower right portion of the frame, its flared bell facing toward the viewer and angled slightly upward, catching soft interior light that creates a gentle glow on the bell's interior surface. The horn's coiled tubing and valve mechanism occupy the left side of the composition, with metallic surfaces reflecting muted golden tones from the ambient lighting. The hardwood floor planks run horizontally across the frame, displaying natural wood grain in honey and amber hues. A white baseboard with layered molding runs along the bottom of the wall. On the left side of the frame, the legs of folding chairs are partially visible, appearing dark and silhouetted against the illuminated wall. In the upper left corner, a small framed picture hangs on the wall, though its details remain indistinct in shadow. Text: WORN OUT WELCOME / 3 A.M. THOUGHTS
October 25, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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Had a great time at open mic night this week. We have a new gentleman who showed up with an instrument we don't see very often. Between sets, he'd set it down at the back of the arts center. And it just looked so lonely. Sad, quiet old sousaphone (I think)…

#Photography #M43 #WeekQForQuiet
A warm-toned photograph of a brass sousaphone lying on its side on a hardwood floor against a pale yellow wall. The instrument rests in the lower right portion of the frame, its flared bell facing toward the viewer and angled slightly upward, catching soft interior light that creates a gentle glow on the bell's interior surface. The horn's coiled tubing and valve mechanism occupy the left side of the composition, with metallic surfaces reflecting muted golden tones from the ambient lighting. The hardwood floor planks run horizontally across the frame, displaying natural wood grain in honey and amber hues. A white baseboard with layered molding runs along the bottom of the wall, providing architectural detail. On the left side of the frame, the legs of folding chairs are partially visible, appearing dark and silhouetted against the illuminated wall. In the upper left corner, a small framed picture hangs on the wall, though its details remain indistinct in shadow.
October 25, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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A bit of #bnwmacro to kick off the weekend. (It's 3 mins past midnight, it counts…)

Someone used my Lamy Safari at a workshop and bent the nib. Replaced it with an extra fine and loving it.

Decided to have a little camera fun while I was at it.

#Photography #EastCoastKin #Macro #ClassicMono
A close-up black-and-white photograph of a fountain pen’s pointed nib poised beside a blurred patch of ink on the surface of a white paper towel. The nib, bearing the fine text "EF LAMY," is in sharp focus on the right, while the ink spot and textured grid of the towel appear softly out of focus in the background. Light reflects off the shiny, dark metal of the nib, contrasting with the matte, fibrous texture of the absorbent towel below. The composition places the nib partially over the towel, suggesting the origin of the ink marks captured in the previous images. A black-and-white macro photograph showing a textured patch of dark ink absorbed into the surface of a white paper towel. The ink splotch appears irregular in shape, stretching diagonally from the upper left to the lower right, with frayed and fuzzy edges as the ink is wicked into the surrounding paper fibers. The extreme close-up captures the woven, dimpled structure of the towel’s fibers, some soaking up the ink and others remaining crisp and white. The lighting is soft and diffuse, highlighting the contrast between the deep black ink and the delicate grid-like pattern of the towel. The composition draws focus to the intersection of ink and fiber, revealing the micro-texture created by the ink’s interaction with the absorbent material. A monochrome macro shot of a circular black ink blot absorbed into a white paper towel, filling most of the frame with its irregular, fuzzy edges. Beneath the ink, the paper towel’s fine woven pattern remains visible, with the ink soaking into the fibers and softening the texture toward the edges. Light falls gently across the scene, revealing both the density of the central ink mass and the subtle gradient where the ink feathers into untouched towel. The background highlights the sculptural quality of the towel’s surface, with raised threads accentuated by the dramatic focus and side-lighting. A black-and-white macro image of a bold, round splotch of black ink settled into the woven surface of a paper towel. The ink forms an almost perfect circle near the center, its edges feathered outward as it seeps into the towel’s porous texture. Fibers around the ink show fine, subtle detail, with the grid-like weave pattern providing a tactile backdrop. Soft, even lighting accentuates the difference between the saturated ink spot, dense and glossy, and the surrounding dry, matte paper towel. The edges of the ink mark create a delicate transition from black to gray, hinting at slight absorption and capillary spread within the towel.
October 25, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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#Dinner tonight: Chicken Korma with peas, sauteed red onion, and diced mushroom. Served over rice with a small naan bread on the side.

#FoodPhotography #EastCoastKin #MFT #Olympus #OlympusOMD #Food
A close-up landscape view of a delicious chicken korma, showcasing tender chicken in a rich orange sauce with green peas, sauteed red onions, and a dollop of yogurt, served on a patterned plate with naan on the side. A salt shaker, pepper mill, and box grater sit out of focus in the background. The lighting is soft and warm. A close-up vertical photograph of a delicious chicken korma, showcasing tender chicken in a rich orange sauce with green peas, sauteed red onions, and a dollop of yogurt, served on a patterned plate with naan on the side. A salt shaker, pepper mill, and box grater sit out of focus in the background. The lighting is soft and warm.
October 14, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Tonight's Tunes: Aurora's "All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend."

What a little journey. Glad I snagged this one.

#NowPlaying #Vinyl #Music #Aurora
Photograph of Aurora’s “All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend” vinyl cover, featuring Aurora wrapped like a mummy with her face uncovered and with moth wings behind her. The cover photograph is in a faded sepia-tone like effect.
October 3, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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#ThreeGoodThings #3GoodThings

1. Youngest requested a favorite childhood book for his #BedtimeStory.

2. I won't say I'm completely caught up with work, but I'm ahead in some very key areas.

3. It's getting chilly enough at night for an extra blanket.

#SleepySep
A vibrant sunset paints the sky in warm hues of fiery orange and deep crimson, with streaks of soft pink and purple intermingling. The clouds are textured, displaying a dynamic interplay of light and shadow as they stretch across the frame. Silhouetted against this colorful backdrop are the dark, intricate shapes of tree branches and leaves in the foreground, creating a sense of depth and framing the expansive sky. The overall impression is one of serene beauty and the quiet transition from day to night.
October 1, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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Haven't posted any of my weekly photo prompts recently. So here's a little something for #BlueTues at the 2023 #IMSA Six Hours at the Glen.

One of my favorite #cars: the #MercedesAMG GT #GT4.

#TheGlen #EastCoastKin #RaceCar #Motorsport #Photography #AutoFocus #RaceDay #MobilePhotography
A vibrant blue Mercedes-AMG GT4 race car, adorned with a distinctive yellow and gray stripe running diagonally across its hood. The front of the car is prominently displayed, with its iconic grills and sleek design taking center stage. The car's headlights are off, reflecting the overcast sky above. In the background, a blurred crowd of people and a yellow pit wall can be seen. The car's wet surface glistens, hinting at recent rain. The perspective is from a low angle, emphasizing the car's imposing presence.
September 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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#ThreeGoodThings #3GoodThings

1. Hit a mile on the treadmill today. It's a start!

2.A well-stocked spice rack.

3. The evenings are just crisp enough to break out the hoodie.
An LED lantern with a spider web motif hangs in the air, the electric candle glowing orange and highlighting the design.
September 27, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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It's chili night. Warm (both in temps and spice profile), hearty, and there are two cheddar corn muffins hiding under there you can't see.

Thanks @theartfuldarkling.bsky.social for another delicious dinner.
A close-up, slightly high-angle shot captures a white ceramic bowl brimming with a hearty serving of chili. The dish is layered, starting with a base of slow-cooked beef. Above it, a blanket of bright yellow shredded cheese is melting unevenly, its strands forming patches of gooey goodness. On top, a dollop of sour cream. In the background, slightly out of focus, are two condiment containers. To the left is a bottle of Cholula Hot Sauce, its orange and brown label featuring a woman in traditional attire. To the right is an open container of Light Whipped Cream, its blue and white label partially visible. The bowl rests on a light-colored countertop. The lighting is soft and natural, highlighting the textures of the food—from the rough shreds of meat to the smooth dollop of sour cream that sits on top, slowly melting into the warmth below.
September 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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#FoodPhotography is dangerous y'all. That's crossing the two special interest streams...

@theartfuldarkling.bsky.social isn't just a talented artist, she knows her way around the kitchen too...
A full frame shot of a freshly baked apple crisp with a thick, golden topping of brown sugar, butter, and oats baked crispy. Below it is a mound of soft, tan apples. Cinnamon swirls throughout. Above the crust, a scoop of vanilla ice cream is perched and beginning to melt. A close up shot, panned to the left of a freshly baked apple crisp with a thick, golden topping of brown sugar, butter, and oats baked crispy. Below it is a mound of soft, tan apples. Cinnamon swirls throughout. Above the crust, a scoop of vanilla ice cream is perched and beginning to melt.
September 26, 2025 at 1:22 AM