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Peter Beens 🍁📷🏍️
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Retired Computer Tech/CS Teacher | Ex-Education Officer—CS & Tech Ed | Veteran | Volunteer work—Secretary-Treasurer, RCL Branch 138; Chair, OTF Curriculum Forum Steering Committee; Past-President, ACSE | Hobbies: Photography, Motorcyclist, Playing with AI.
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#SilentSunday #ElbowsUp #Gaspe #Photography #Monochrome #SoCute #NaturePhotography #Wildlife #CanadianCoast #Seals #BlackAndWhitePhotography
A group of seals resting on rugged coastal rocks beside the water. The scene is in black and white, highlighting the textures of the stone and the seals’ speckled fur. A few seals look toward the camera while another swims near the shoreline.
November 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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#SilentSunday #Monochrome #Nikon #Yellowstone #HotSprings #Photography
A group of visitors walks along a winding boardwalk through a steamy geothermal area in Yellowstone National Park. The black-and-white photo captures dramatic clouds, mist rising from hot springs, and skeletal trees, emphasizing the stark beauty of the landscape.
November 9, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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#SilentSunday #Muskoka #Photography #ExploreOntario #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #OutdoorPhotography #OntarioNature #NikonPhotography #DiscoverCanada
A close-up of a chipmunk perched on the rough bark of a tree, partially emerging from a crevice. The background is softly blurred in natural tones, highlighting the chipmunk’s sharp features and striped fur.
November 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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#SilentSunday #Elora #DiscoverOntario #AltText
A bright, clear view of modern condominiums overlooking the Grand River in Elora, Ontario. The buildings are reflected in the calm blue water, with trees framing the right side of the image under a crisp blue sky.
October 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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#SilentSunday #Monochrome #AlgonquinPark #Ontario #NaturePhotography
A black-and-white photograph of a calm lake in Algonquin Park at dusk. A fallen tree trunk extends from the foreground into the still water, perfectly mirroring the treeline and clouds above. The mood is serene and reflective, evoking a sense of solitude and quiet beauty in nature.
October 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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#SilentSunday #Monochrome #AlgonquinPark #Ontario #NaturePhotography
A black-and-white photograph of a calm lake in Algonquin Park at dusk. A fallen tree trunk extends from the foreground into the still water, perfectly mirroring the treeline and clouds above. The mood is serene and reflective, evoking a sense of solitude and quiet beauty in nature.
October 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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#SilentSunday #StreetPhotography #MotionBlur #BlackAndWhite #UrbanLandscape #IndustrialDecay #OnTheRoad #PhotographyArt #MinimalMood #Monochrome
A blurred white van speeding past on a highway, captured in black and white. In the background, an old industrial grain elevator looms under a cloudy sky, creating a moody, urban scene.
September 28, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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#SilentSunday #BadlandsNationalPark #Bison #WildlifePhotography #Photography #Nikon #AltText
A solitary bison stands in an open grassland under a clear blue sky at Badlands National Park, with patches of green and golden-brown vegetation in the background.
August 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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#SilentSunday #PrinceEdwardIsland #ConfederationBridge #PEI #ElbowsUp
The image shows a scenic coastal view of Prince Edward Island with the Confederation Bridge stretching across the water in the background. The bridge, supported by evenly spaced concrete pillars, extends from the right side of the frame toward the horizon on the left, disappearing into the distance. In the foreground, reddish-brown rocks and grassy patches with small wildflowers slope down toward a narrow strip of reddish sand and calm, rippling water. The sky above is partly cloudy, with soft sunlight creating a bright but slightly hazy atmosphere.
August 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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#SilentSunday #UrbanDecay #ForgottenPlaces #AbandonedHouse #CurbsideMystery #RusticCharm #FadedMemories #HauntingBeauty #LostInTime #PhotographAsStory #Photography
A weathered, sepia-toned photograph of an abandoned house with boarded-up windows. The house has the number “4035” spray-painted on a wooden board over the front window. Overgrown plants encroach on the stone steps, and an old mailbox leans slightly near the rusted railing. The edges of the image are faded and worn, adding to the feeling of age and decay.
July 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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I built WebTimer—a clean timer + stopwatch (with laps!)—by crafting ChatGPT prompts for Gemini CLI. It’s a single-page JS app—no install required.
▶️ Launch it here: pbeens.github.io/WebTimer/
ℹ️ Info icon links to the code.
#GeminiCLI #ChatGPT #GitHub #OpenSource
A mobile-view screenshot of a clean, modern timer/stopwatch web app. At the top are two tabs: “Timer” (blue underline, active) and “Stopwatch” (inactive). Centered below is a circular countdown display showing “10:00” with a light grey ring. Beneath it is instruction text: “Click the time to set a custom duration.” At the bottom are two round buttons: a blue play/pause icon on the left and a reset icon on the right. An “ℹ️ About” button is visible below the controls.
July 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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#AltText
A four-panel comic titled "Work Chronicles" shows a boss and an employee named Bob. Panel 1: The boss says, “Bob, you’re doing the job expected of you.” Panel 2: She continues, “But sometimes you need to go above and beyond.” Panel 3: Bob asks, “Does that also mean that sometimes you will pay me above and beyond?” Panel 4: The boss flatly replies, “No. It doesn’t work like that.” Bob looks frustrated. Source: WorkChronicles.com – comics about work, made with love and coffee.
July 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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#SilentSunday #PEI #PrinceEdwardIsland #Nikon #Photography #ElbowsUp
A black and white photograph of a windswept coastal dune scene. In the foreground, a bald eagle perches atop a large piece of driftwood scattered among several other weathered logs. Tall beach grasses grow in tufts along the sandy dune, swaying in the wind. In the background, a dense line of evergreen trees borders the horizon under a cloudy sky. The composition emphasizes the solitary majesty of the eagle and the rugged, natural beauty of the coastal environment.
July 6, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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Just after leaving East Point Lighthouse in PEI, we came across a pair of foxes near the roadside. Here's one of them, posing calmly, perhaps waiting for a food handout.

#PEI #PrinceEdwardIsland #EastPointLighthouse #WildlifePhotography #ElbowsUp
A red fox with a patchy coat and dark legs stands on a grassy lawn in front of a weathered red-and-silver boat, looking toward the camera.
June 30, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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My attempt at shooting the #MilkyWay, shot Saturday night at #PointPelee National Park, a dark sky preserve. It’s a stack of six images blended together to bring out more of the detail.
I thought about editing out the satellites, but in the end decided to leave them in.
#Nikon #Photography
A long-exposure photo of the Milky Way taken at night from Point Pelee National Park. The sky is densely packed with stars, with a hazy, colorful band of the Milky Way stretching horizontally across the center. Several faint satellite trails are visible among the stars. The image has a slightly warm tone and was created by stacking six separate exposures.
June 23, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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I think this guy got a little tired of me trying to get close for pictures, so he took off, circled back, and swooped down to check me out. #PEI #Nikon
A bald eagle in flight faces directly toward the camera, wings fully extended against a moody blue sky. Its yellow beak and talons are clearly visible as it glides in midair.
June 20, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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Adult and juvenile bald eagles perch side by side on the #PEI shoreline. Part of a group of 14 I spotted stretched out along ~300m of beach. A rare and unforgettable sight.
A juvenile bald eagle with mottled brown and white feathers stands on a large rock beside an adult bald eagle with a white head and tail. Both face right, perched among reddish and grey boulders under a clear blue sky.
June 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Updated my LinkHub home page with gradient buttons and a nicer interface. Feel free to download your own copy and customize it to your liking.

It's easiest to grab it at the link below. Click on "About LinkHub" to learn more. #OpenSource #WebTools

files.beens.ca/home.html
The image displays a clean and modern web interface titled **"My LinkHub"**, featuring a horizontal array of five colorful buttons centered on the screen. Each button links to a popular search or AI service: 1. **Google Search** – Blue gradient button. 2. **Bing Search** – Green gradient button. 3. **DuckDuckGo** – Red-orange gradient button. 4. **Gemini** – Cyan-blue gradient button. 5. **ChatGPT** – Purple gradient button. Below these buttons are three rounded rectangular buttons with icons and labels: * **Add New Button** (with a plus icon), * **Save Configuration** (with a floppy disk icon), * **Load Configuration** (with an upload icon). At the bottom is a small footer with light grey text reading: **"About LinkHub | (Use Control/Command + F to search) | v1.1.1"** The overall design uses a soft white and light grey background, with drop shadows to create a card-like visual effect around the main content area.
May 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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May 21, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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Just vibe-coded a totally customizable homepage with configurable buttons. #OpenSource and ready for you to make it your own. Check it out here:

github.com/pbeens/LinkHub

#OpenSource #WebDev #JavaScript #CustomHomepage #Gemini #ChatGPT
A screenshot of the LinkHub customizable homepage. It features five colored buttons labeled "Google Search," "Bing Search," "DuckDuckGo," "Gemini," and "ChatGPT," each styled with distinct colors. Below the buttons, there is a large green "Add New Button" button, followed by orange "Save Configuration" and purple "Load Configuration" buttons. At the bottom, there is a link labeled "About LinkHub." The page title, "My Homepage," is displayed prominently at the top with an edit icon next to it.
May 8, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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#SilentSunday #HistoricCanada #LAnseAuxMeadows
A black and white photograph of an old earthen or sod-covered structure with an open wooden door. The entrance is framed with rough-hewn logs, and the thick walls appear to be made of stacked turf or compacted soil. Overgrown grass covers the roof, blending the structure with its natural surroundings. The open door reveals a dark interior with a dirt floor and faint details of the inside. The weathered wood of the door and frame shows signs of age and exposure to the elements. The image has a rustic, historical, or survivalist atmosphere.
March 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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#SilentSunday #Photography #Monochrome
A sepia-toned photograph depicts a snowy rural road stretching into the distance, flanked by leafless trees and barren vegetation. Two people walk closely together down the road, their small figures emphasizing the vastness of the landscape. A lone tree with twisted branches stands prominently on the right side of the image, contrasting against the cloudy sky. The image has a vintage aesthetic, evoking a sense of solitude and nostalgia.
March 16, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Just for fun, I bought a very cheap ($30) fixed aperture/focus 30mm f/10 pancake lens to try out. It has strong vignetting, both in light reduction and focus, but I really like the effect. #BlackAndWhite #Photography #LandscapePhotography
A black and white photograph of a partially frozen lake surrounded by leafless trees. The ice on the lake has an uneven texture with patches of snow and dark areas where the water is visible beneath. In the foreground, a tree with bare, twisting branches extends over the icy shoreline, with fallen branches and debris near the water's edge. The background features a dense tree line with rolling hills beyond, under a sky with a few wispy clouds. The image has noticeable vignetting, with the edges appearing darker and slightly out of focus, possibly due to the use of a low-cost pancake lens. The overall mood is serene and slightly eerie, evoking a late-winter or early-spring atmosphere.
March 10, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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#SilentSunday #Photography #BlackAndWhite #Cuba #AltText
A black-and-white photograph captures a quiet residential street with an overcast sky filled with thick, dramatic clouds. The perspective leads down the center of the road, which has visible cracks and dark patches. Small, modest houses with varied architectural styles line both sides, some featuring concrete fences and overgrown vegetation. On the left, a house with a deteriorating facade has exposed wooden beams and a sagging roof. On the right, a house with a second-floor balcony and an open framework stands with a fenced-off yard. A lone white van is visible in the distance, driving away. A trash bin is tipped slightly near the curb on the left side of the road. Trees and plants, some with sprawling branches, frame the scene, adding depth and texture. The monochrome tones enhance the mood, emphasizing the contrast between the dark sky and the lighter surfaces of the buildings and road. The edges of the image have a subtle vignette, giving it a vintage, film-like quality.
February 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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I keep hoping for #ChatGPT to get text right. Should I be paying for a #MidJourney account?
A black and white photograph capturing a mid-20th-century urban street scene. A child plays on the sidewalk near a vintage storefront while a passerby walks by, appearing lost in thought. The setting includes period-appropriate details such as classic architecture, an old-fashioned street vendor cart, and vintage cars parked along the curb. Deep shadows, strong contrasts, and reflective surfaces add to the documentary feel. The composition uses leading lines and reflections in shop windows to create depth and storytelling, evoking a candid and nostalgic atmosphere.
February 5, 2025 at 3:48 AM