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Richard Lewis
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Extropian sci/tech geek. Improving moderate #MEcfs, #non24-hour sleep. #ADHD-PI, #AuDHD, #dyslexic. "ZeroGravitas" in PC gaming. He/him. 42. Please correct me. https://linktr.ee/ZeroGravitas
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Most interesting sci-tech YT vid in a while: Hank interviews Virginia Postrel on the history of textiles (and cordage).
- Reframes civilisational developement: textiles necessitated agriculture more than food.
- Viking boat build limited by sails.
- Many idioms/words.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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Testing the lacklustre camera in my new/stand-in phone (cheaper optics, ugly post-processing with limited options). Only usable screen of 5 bought & tried.
- #SkySaturday, bike today
- Skimmia, again but wet
- Long leafed back garden plant
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Description by Gemini Fast: A horizontal line of tall, bare deciduous trees silhouetted against a brilliant orange and soft yellow sunset glow on the horizon, beneath a dramatic sky of muted blue and grey clouds. The foreground is dark and shadowy, consisting of fields and low, dense, spiky bushes/hedgerow. A dark branch of a tree extends from the top left corner, adding a frame to the winter scene. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical, close-up photograph of a cluster of tiny, dark crimson-red flower buds, likely from a Skimmia or similar shrub. The buds are covered in large, clear water droplets from rain or dew. They emerge from beneath broad, waxy, vibrant green leaves that also bear water droplets. Description by Gemini Fast: A tight, macro close-up of the surface of a long, dark green leaf, seen on an angle. The leaf is heavily coated in numerous large, clear water droplets, which reflect and magnify the surrounding environment. The texture and central vein of the leaf are sharply highlighted by the water.
December 14, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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#ThrowbackThursday or FrobackFriday (Aug & 3x May):
- Marigolds, in a cul-de-sac
- Foxglove, drier shot than: x.https//x.com/Z3R0G...
- Hedgerow Crane's-bill, front of house
- Wood Avens (Geum urbanum) in lilly leaves
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Phone pic, on walk... Description by Gemini Fast: A vibrant, close-up cluster of yellow and red flowers, likely a type of Marigold (Tagetes species), filling the frame. Each flower has deep red markings surrounding a dark brown center, contrasting sharply with the bright yellow edges of the five petals. The foreground flower is in sharp focus, while others blur into the background. Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up, vertical shot of a tall stalk of bright pink and purple Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) flowers. The bell-shaped flowers are hanging downwards, each marked with dark purple spots inside its throat. A cluster of unopened, greenish-white buds tops the spire, set against a softly blurred, bright green garden background. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical, shallow depth-of-field photograph focused on a single, five-petaled purple wildflower, likely a species of Hardy Geranium (Geranium species) or Cranesbill. The flower stands on a slender, hairy stalk, with an unopened seed capsule below. The background is a soft, light-colored blur of dirt and green foliage. SLR shot. The very high contrast shadows made me think of Space-opera movies.... Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up, vertical shot of two small, bright yellow flowers, possibly Wood Avens (Geum urbanum) or a similar five-petaled wildflower, emerging from a shadow. The delicate flowers, with their prominent yellow stamens, are highlighted by a beam of sunlight against a dark background of large, shadowed green leaves.
December 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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#WildLifeWednesday - 2025 Christmas clear-out!:
- Hedgehog wandered right up to me (Sept)
- Blackbird on manouvers (May, SLR)
- Swallow-tailed(?) moth (Aug) and...
- Crane fly (Aug), both stuck inside, mood.
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Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical photo of an European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) seen at ground level on a gravel path under dark night-time conditions. The hedgehog is curled slightly, showing its distinctive brown and cream quills, and its dark snout and small eyes are visible, illuminated by a flash or external light source. Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up action shot of a bird, likely a female or juvenile Blackbird (Turdus merula) or a similar thrush species, clinging upside down to a metal suet or fat ball feeder. The bird's wings are spread in motion, showing its grey-brown plumage, as it pecks at the food inside the green wire cage. Description by Gemini Fast: A tight close-up of a light brown moth, possibly a Swallow-tailed Moth (Ourapteryx sambucaria), resting on a white window frame next to a glass pane. The moth's wings are spread flat, showing fine dark lines and small black spots. Its reflection, along with the green bokeh of garden foliage, is clearly visible in the adjacent window glass. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical, macro photograph of a large, dark brown Crane Fly (likely genus Tipula), characterized by its long, slender legs, delicate clear wings, and thin body. The insect is resting vertically on a pale surface indoors, backlit by warm interior lighting that casts a soft shadow.
December 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Looking up into the oak and winding back over the previous couple of months, as it prepare to, and then lost it's leaves.
December 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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#TreeTuesday! Just barely!:
- This big old oak by the main road, eerily deserted for a moment on a Sunday bike ride, in November.
- The crinkly leaf carpet, below.
- Looking out from inside the tree tunnel (left of first pic).
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Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical image of a wide, curving asphalt road bordered by a green grass verge and a line of mature trees. A massive Oak tree (Quercus species), with a full, rounded canopy of dark green and gold-tipped leaves, dominates the upper right. The road is clear of traffic, and the lighting suggests a calm late afternoon or evening. Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up, vertical shot focused on a curved pathway completely covered in fallen autumn leaves, illuminated by bright, low sunlight. The leaves are a mix of russet brown, dark copper, and bright yellow. A dark green, leafy hedge runs along the top-left edge, catching the light and creating a striking contrast with the shadowy path. Description by Gemini Fast: A view of a winding, two-lane road at dusk or dawn, dramatically framed by dark, silhouetted trees and roadside foliage. The road curves into the distance where a burst of brilliant white sunlight breaks through the canopy, heavily backlighting a line of four cars, two of which have visible brake lights. The foreground of the road is dark, highlighting the double white dividing lines.
December 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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Abelia grandifolia (Vesalea grandifolia) blooms were still looking good quite recently:
- Down the hill, late November. Same plant, early September: bsky.app/profile/z3r0...
- Across the main road.
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Phone pic... Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical close-up of a cluster of delicate, pale pink, trumpet-shaped flowers, likely from a Glossy Abelia (Abelia x grandiflora). The open flowers hang downward, surrounded by the darker pink-to-red persistent sepals and small, green leaves. The background is softly blurred with similar pink and green tones. Phone pic... Description by Gemini Fast: A detailed close-up shot of the white-to-pale pink, bell-shaped flowers of a Glossy Abelia (Abelia x grandiflora) blooming in bright sunlight. The cluster of flowers is surrounded by shiny, dark green leaves and small, reddish-pink persistent sepals. The strong sunlight casts bright spots and deep shadows across the foliage.
December 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Always cool seeing big general science YouTube channels cover our chronic illnesses.

Perhaps sad that them just calling the scale of the problem right is a thrill...

But Anton Petrov actually informed me on NETs -> microclots, from a #TeamClots study, earlier this year.
Description by Gemini Fast: A screenshot from a video titled "Bizarre Structures Inside Blood May Be Responsible for Long COVID." A man with short dark hair, wearing a blue t-shirt, is speaking, positioned in front of a massive, 3D visualization of a blue and orange spiky molecular structure (likely the SARS-CoV-2 virus). Description by Gemini Fast: A false-color, fluorescence micrograph of a microscopic structure, likely a Long COVID microclot. The structure glows red, green, and cyan against a black background and is labeled with arrows pointing to its components: ThT (Thioflavin T, indicating amyloid structures), MPO (Myeloperoxidase), and DNA, suggesting a complex of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs). Description by Gemini Fast: A screenshot showing the title page of a research article from the Journal of Medical Virology. The title reads: "Circulating Microclots Are Structurally Associated With Neutrophil Extracellular Traps and Their Amounts Are Elevated in Long COVID Patients." The names of the researchers and their international affiliations are listed below.
December 8, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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Winter blooming evergreen shrubs I thought heather. PlantNet disagrees, apparently there's a subtle difference..:
- Cornish heath (Erica vagans), end of Nov short walk.
- Heath (Erica carnea), from this Wednesday's SLR jaunt.
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Phone pic.. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical, extreme close-up of a spike of dried, light brown seed heads from a type of Heather or Heath (Calluna or Erica species). The small, bell-shaped structures cluster tightly along the stem. The plant is strongly backlit by a vivid sunset, creating a warm, golden orange glow and prominent bokeh circles in the blurred background. SLR shot... Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up photograph of a mound of dense, low-growing Heather (Calluna or Erica species) covered in tiny, bell-shaped flowers. The flowers are mostly a soft, pale lilac or pink color, transitioning to white/cream lower down. The plant is supported by dark green, needle-like foliage, with the overall texture filling the frame.
December 7, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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- Caught in communications lines.
- Heavens!
December 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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- Wednesday's SLR ride turned into a clear #SkySaturday moon shoot, floating atop this tree.
- After wisely declining this sunny but overgrown and muddy footpath out into countryside.
- Tree-fingers reaching up, "No Cycling" down here though.
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Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical photograph centered on a large, slightly more than half-full moon positioned high above the upper branches of an Oak tree (Quercus species). The sky is a clear, pale blue. The tree's crown is mostly bare but retains some clusters of brown and reddish-brown leaves, which are backlit, giving them a warm glow against the sky. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical photo of a shadowy country lane entrance on a sunny day. A worn grass path leads into a break in tall, dark green hedgerows, creating a tunnel-like effect. The background is brightly illuminated by the setting or rising sun, creating a strong backlight and fog-like haze around a wrought-iron gate. The nearest trees are silhouetted against the bright light. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical, high-contrast photograph looking down a narrow path or avenue lined by a double row of tall, dark, leafless trees, likely Beech (Fagus species). The trunks create a dramatic, vertical frame against the bright, narrow strip of pale sky visible between the branches, emphasizing the height and symmetry of the forest path.
December 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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#FruitFriday - from the last few days:
- Epigynous berries ('false fruit') of our Fuchsia plant.
- Yellow crab apples reminiscent of seasonal baubles.
- Stag's-horn Sumac tree's weird 'drupe'.
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SLR shot... Description by Gemini Fast: A macro-focus shot of two plump, pendulous, reddish-brown, pear-shaped berries (fruit) of a Fuchsia plant (genus Fuchsia), hanging from thin, magenta-tinged stems. A cluster of dark green leaves with serrated edges is visible behind the fruit against a softly blurred background. Phone pic... Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up, low-angle shot of bare tree branches laden with numerous small, round, bright yellow fruits, likely Crabapples (Malus species) or Ornamental Pears (Pyrus species). The small, spherical fruit cluster against the dark, intricate network of twigs and a clear, pale blue winter sky. SLR shot on Wednesday's bike ride to new places... Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical close-up of several clustered, cone-shaped red fruit heads of a Stag's-horn Sumac (Rhus typhina). The fruit are covered in a dense, red-brown fuzz and are suspended from thick, fuzzy, brown branches against a blurred green and light-colored background.
December 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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- Less extreme: October to November, with this impressive Ginkgo biloba.

- And August: bsky.app/profile/z3r0... ... To December with this rural Oak.
Description by Gemini Fast: A view looking up at a large tree, likely a Ginkgo biloba, with its fan-shaped leaves turned a brilliant golden-yellow for autumn. The sun is shining brightly from behind the tree and through the leaves, creating a bright flare on the left. The sky shows a mix of bright white and soft blue with dramatic, dark grey clouds below. Description by Gemini Fast: A striking silhouette of a bare, deciduous tree's upper crown against a vivid sunset or sunrise sky. The sky is filled with high clouds colored in warm tones of orange, pink, and pale yellow, transitioning to a soft grey-blue at the top. A distinct bird's nest is visible near the center peak of the tree's branches. Description by Gemini Fast: A large, mature Oak tree (Quercus species) with a broad, dense crown of deep green, lobed leaves stands prominently in the center of the frame. The background features a dramatic, dark grey sky with heavy storm clouds on the left and a patch of brighter blue on the right. A tall, white modern street lamp is visible on the right side, extending up near the tree's foliage. The foreground consists of dry, tall grasses and shrubbery. Description by Gemini Fast: A wide, vertical photo showing a large, leafless deciduous tree against a pale blue twilight sky. The silhouette of the tree's intricate, full canopy dominates the center. A bright white crescent moon is visible in the upper-left quadrant of the sky. In the foreground, a curved section of dark tarmac road meets a patch of green grass, and a tall, white street lamp stands to the right of the tree. The horizon shows dark green fields and rolling hills.
December 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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#ThrowbackThursday - "May to December", as they say (and an old British sitcom)...

Well technically late April to Nov here. Almost my full DNP run... Same street, blossoms to bare.
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Description by Gemini Fast: A mid-day, vertical photo looking down a quiet suburban street or lane, framed by a canopy of trees in full spring foliage. On the left are trees with bright green leaves and some with deep reddish-purple leaves (likely Prunus cerasifera 'Pissardii' or a similar cultivar), and on the right is a flowering cherry tree (likely Prunus species) with light pink blossoms. A person is walking away from the camera in the distance down the center of the road, using a rollator walker. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical, golden-hour photograph of a residential street with bare-branched trees lining both sides. The bright sun is setting low on the right, shining directly through the branches and creating a lens flare, casting long, dark shadows across the road. A single-story house is visible in the middle distance at the end of the street, which is softly lit by the warm, atmospheric glow.
December 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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#RoseWednesday? Thought I'd posted my last this year, found more today!:
- Wichura's rose(?), road I've never been.
- Another pair, in red, on the way home.
- Tea rose, tub under pollarded willow.
- Place settings Mum brought home.
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SLR shot...Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical, tight close-up of a deep magenta-pink rose bud, partially open to show the spiraled inner petals. The bud is still enclosed in its green sepal at the base. Dew drops or water droplets cling to the petals. The background is a soft, dark blur. SLR shot... Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up shot of two vibrant, fully open red-orange roses on a bush. The focus is sharp on the large, upper bloom, showing its many layered petals. A faded, dried-up rose hip is visible on the stem below the upper flower, contrasting against the dark green leaves and a blurred, light-colored brick background. Phone pic, back home... Description by Gemini Fast: A soft, close-up portrait of a large, light pink or peach-colored English-style garden rose, possibly a David Austin variety, with numerous ruffled petals forming a deep, cupped shape. A small, unopened rose bud is visible at the base of the stem. A second, paler pink rose is blurred in the background against dark green foliage. SLR shot... Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical, close-up photograph of a deep, velvety red rose with ruffled edges on its petals. The flower is centered and in sharp focus, revealing the tightly swirled inner structure. A second, out-of-focus red rose is visible in the background against a textured, neutral-toned wall.
December 3, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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I didn't quite complete this series, looking up into its branches as it's leaves yellowed...

Interestingly, in two phases, starting with the inner ones. Rewinding here, back to this May vid of it (on the right) shaking its stuff: bsky.app/profile/z3r0...
Description by Gemini Fast: An extreme upward-looking shot into a tree canopy dominated by the bright, clear blue sky. Thin, dark branches crisscross the frame, supporting small, round, vibrant yellow autumn leaves. The image is full of bright contrast and angular lines. Description by Gemini Fast: A perspective shot looking straight up through the dense, hanging canopy of a large tree, possibly a Lime (Tilia). The small, heart-shaped leaves are a mix of late green and pale yellow, suggesting early autumn. Dark, slender branches hang down, and bright daylight shines through the patchy foliage in the center. Description by Gemini Fast: A creative close-up of a large, pale brown autumn leaf resting directly on a laptop keyboard. The leaf is translucent, and the blue backlight from the keys, particularly the square keys in the center, shines through the leaf veins and tissue, creating a ghostly, grid-like pattern on the surface. Keys like 'M', 'Ctrl', and 'PgUp' are visible.
December 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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#TreeTuesday - a silly sentimental one for our Salix (Puzzle Willow?) tree which got pollarded last Friday (should be OK, heh)...

It's been my shade & shelter, out back, for years. Rarely drooping surprises as I bloomscroll posted on laptop (after dusk).
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Description by Gemini Fast: A tall, multi-trunked tree that has been severely pollarded, resulting in a massive, gnarled, and knobby main trunk with thick, newly cut limbs on top. The rough bark is a dark brown. The tree is in a residential garden, set against a dark wooden fence, with a shrub bearing small red berries on the left, and a house roof with solar panels in the background under a pale winter sky. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical, sun-drenched close-up of a few small, rounded leaves, possibly from a Poplar or Aspen, hanging from a thin branch. The leaves are fully yellow, indicating late autumn. Sunlight filters through the leaves, illuminating them brightly and creating a warm, soft-focus bokeh background of blurred yellow and green. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical photo focusing on two dull green and brown leaves resting on the geometric metal grating of a dark bench. The background is a soft, shallow depth-of-field blur of a ground covered entirely in scattered, fallen autumn leaves in shades of green, brown, and yellow. The contrast highlights the texture and form of the foreground leaves and the bench. Description by Gemini Fast: A creative close-up of a large, pale brown autumn leaf resting directly on a laptop keyboard. The leaf is translucent, and the blue backlight from the keys, particularly the square keys in the center, shines through the leaf veins and tissue, creating a ghostly, grid-like pattern on the surface. Keys like 'M', 'Ctrl', and 'PgUp' are visible.
December 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Miserable Monday outside! But inside we have:
- Hyacinth bulbs mum planted, busting out almost perceptibly!
- Supermarket flowers (Chrysanthemums?).
- Pachyphytum/Graptopetalum succulent babies, hanging in since: x.com/Z3R0Gravitas...
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Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up, vertical shot of three White Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis) bulbs forced for indoor bloom. They are surrounded by green moss, and the large white flowers are just starting to fully open, emerging from tight, bright green buds. The bulbs are visible at the base, and the background is a solid, dark, blurred area. Description by Gemini Fast: An extreme close-up of a composite flower, likely a Chrysanthemum, showing two layers of densely packed petals. The petals are two-toned, starting with a deep fuchsia-red center that gradually transitions to a bright yellow or gold at the tips. Another yellow flower is visible and blurred in the background, filling the top left corner. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical, macro shot of a small Pachyphytum or Graptopetalum succulent, characterized by pale green, fleshy, powder-coated leaves arranged in a tight rosette. The plant is potted in rough, dark soil mix inside a terracotta-colored plastic pot, with the pot's wall framing the right side of the image.
December 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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I'm curious for your unfiltered thoughts on me posting this kind of AI composite (having not done this before)?

Gemini Nano Banana looks to have been pixel perfect and seamless, combining two different exposure phone pics of the same view. Result is impressive but unreal.
November 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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#SkySunday (previously known as 'SkySaturday', shh!):
- To-be-developed housing estate land doing an impression of the Everglades.
- The sky fell down to earth, last week; low thick mist with stars above.
- AI edited image, details below...
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Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical photo of a waterlogged, grassy field under a dramatic, heavily clouded grey sky. Puddles reflect the sliver of pale, golden light breaking through the clouds near the horizon. In the mid-ground, a road is visible, lined by a stretch of bare trees and hedges, with the headlights of moving cars creating bright spots. Overgrown, brown grasses dominate the foreground. Description by Gemini Fast: A dark, atmospheric night scene shrouded in thick fog or mist. Streetlights in the mid-ground and far left cut through the darkness, casting bright, ethereal cones of light. A large, bare-branched tree in the center is weakly illuminated by a nearby light source. The foreground shows the silhouettes of cars parked next to a bush. A single bright star is visible high in the dark sky. Description by Gemini Fast: A suburban landscape scene captured at sunset. A row of uniform modern, red-brick houses with dark roofs sits on a slight rise in the distance. The foreground consists of an uneven, grassy embankment, enclosed by a low, rustic wooden fence. The sky above is dominated by a brilliant orange and golden sunset on the right, transitioning to deep blue on the left, with scattered dark clouds catching the warm light.
November 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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... Back through October (with one really good white bloom), and finally a pic I saved from July, just after this set: bsky.app/profile/z3r0...
Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up showing the lifecycle of Strawflowers (Xerochrysum bracteatum) in late autumn. In the foreground are three brown, dried-out seed heads with white, cotton-like fluff emerging, contrasting with a fresh, pale pink and orange flower in the top left. The flowers and seed heads are lit by warm, low sunlight, set against a dark, green, out-of-focus background. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical, overhead close-up of a single cream-colored or pale yellow Strawflower (Xerochrysum bracteatum). The outer bracts (petals) are a pale yellow-white, forming a distinctive, stiff, papery ring around the central disc, which is bright orange fading to light green in the very center. The background is a soft blur of other colorful garden flowers. Description by Gemini Fast: A top-down, close-up view of several brightly colored Strawflowers (Xerochrysum bracteatum), also known as Everlasting flowers. The largest central flower is a vibrant fuchsia-pink with a large, textured yellow-orange center. A yellow and black striped Hoverfly (likely a species of Syrphidae) is perched on the central disc, feeding. Other pink and white flowers are visible around it, set against lush green foliage.
November 29, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Scruffy Saturday - the Strawflowers/Paper daisies (Xerochrysum bracteatum), up the road, have been slowly growing taller, scruffier & more wet weather beleaguered.

So let's rewind to their past glory! First, November, then...
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Description by Gemini Fast: An extreme close-up of a tightly closed Strawflower bud or a newly developing seed head. The outer papery bracts are tightly furled and a rich mix of orange, yellow, and reddish-brown, with a dark brown indentation at the top center. The background is a soft blur of dark green foliage. Description by Gemini Fast: An overhead view of two Strawflowers (Xerochrysum bracteatum). The flower on the right is a vibrant orange and yellow, with a dark brown, mature central disc, slightly damaged on the edges. The flower on the left is bending over, showing the pale, yellowish-green underside of its bracts. The background is a mix of green foliage and brown soil. Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up of a partially faded Strawflower (Xerochrysum bracteatum), showing the transition from bloom to seed head. The papery bracts are soft pink and pale yellow with dark streaks, surrounding a large, mature, brown central disc. Another pink flower in the process of fading is visible on the right, against a blurred, dark background. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical close-up of a light pink and white Strawflower (Xerochrysum bracteatum). The dry, papery bracts are pale pink, fading to white, and speckled with dark markings. The large central disc is a rich brown, filled with mature seeds. Another fading flower and green foliage are visible in the background.
November 29, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Our neighbourhood has a lot of "Himalayan firethorn" (Pyracantha). Phone pics:
- Different colour bushes by main road.
- Bright red, back garden, testing new phone (returned due to screen flicker).
- Satisfying result of these Bee's work back in June: x.com/Z3R0Gravitas...
Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical close-up of a branch of a Pyracantha (Firethorn) bush laden with clusters of brilliant, marble-sized yellow-orange berries. The berries contrast sharply with the dark green leaves. The background is a soft blur, with a hint of orange berries and bright yellow-green foliage further back along a path, suggesting a hedge row. Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up shot focused on a dense cluster of vibrant scarlet-red berries, likely from a red-berried Pyracantha (Firethorn). The waxy, round berries hang from thin stems, and the evergreen leaves surrounding them are a deep green. A thick, out-of-focus background of more red berries and green foliage enhances the rich color of the foreground cluster. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical photo capturing a cascading wall of orange-yellow Pyracantha (Firethorn) berries and dark green foliage spilling over the edge of a light gray concrete wall cap. The sun is low, raking across the scene and bathing the berries and the warm-toned brick wall beneath in a rich, golden light.
November 28, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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#FruitFriday - The main splashes of natural colour outside are now inedible berries. SLR shots:
- Hawthorn (Crataegus), railway ride.
- Lichen encrusted branch, decorative or ugly..?
- Sorbus/Rowan branch, in October sun...
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Description by Gemini Fast: A dramatic, close-up shot focusing on a cluster of seven glossy, deep red Hawthorn berries hanging from a slender, dark branch against a dark, blurry background. The berries are perfectly illuminated by the setting or rising sun, creating a strong contrast and making them appear to glow. Description by Gemini Fast: A horizontal close-up of a bare Hawthorn (Crataegus) branch covered in tiny, vibrant red berries, or haws. The branch is gnarled and covered in patches of pale, greenish-yellow lichen. The background is a soft, warm blur of brown branches and a pale blue sky, with the low autumn sun illuminating the berries. Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up of a cluster of small, salmon-pink and orange-red berries, known as Rowan berries or Sorbus berries (Sorbus aucuparia). The berries are surrounded by the tree's distinctive, pinnate leaves, which are still mostly green but are starting to show hints of bronze and red. The background is a clear, deep blue sky in bright sunshine.
November 28, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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#ThrowbackThursday - We deserve some cheer! So let's pop back to a mid-October SLR revisit of Dahlia ally front garden. Starting with Verbesina encelioides (American dogweed?) not posted before.

Previously: bsky.app/profile/z3r0...
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Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up, vertical shot of two bright yellow Blanket Flowers (Gaillardia species or similar composite flower), with the one in the foreground in sharp focus. Each flower has a vibrant yellow-orange central disc and broad, slightly ruffled yellow ray petals. A small water droplet glistens on a petal of the front flower. The background is composed of dark green, out-of-focus foliage. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical close-up of a stunning white Cactus Dahlia flower, characterized by long, narrow, pointed petals that curl inwards, giving it a spiky appearance. The center of the flower has a soft, creamy yellow tint. The bright sunlight catches the texture of the petals, and the background is a soft blur of green and brown stems. Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical, close-up photograph of a single red Dahlia flower, likely a single or collarette type. The petals are a rich, velvety red, surrounding a bright, contrasting yellow central disc composed of tiny florets. The flower is supported by a thin stem against a dark, blurred background of brown and green.
November 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM