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A natural rock arch spans a deep, narrow canyon with layers of red and tan stone. Sparse vegetation grows on the rocky surfaces.

#SilentSunday #photography #colorado #ColoradoNationalMonument #landscape #LandscapePhotography

Satellite proposals threaten the night sky In the United States, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the agency responsible for authorizing satellite launches and operations…

The FCC just opened public comments on SpaceX's plan to launch a million satellites to do AI compute in space. Under the current proposal, an environmental review won't be required. Please consider submitting a public comment to oppose this damaging plan.
darksky.org/news/two-sat...

A black and white photo showing a dog lounging comfortably on a chair with its head resting on the arm.

#SilentSunday #photography #dogs #DogsOfBluesky

A man playing the cello in a cozy coffee shop.

#SilentSunday #photography #cello

Using Data for Good: A Crash Course Our response to "What can I do?"

New from Project Salt Box (featured on @maddow.bsky.social tonight):

A crash course in data for citizen engagement.

projectsaltbox.substack.com/p/using-data...

Nothing on iceout.org as of yet.

A couple holding hands strolls through a vibrantly lit tunnel dominated by purples and some greens.

#SilentSunday #photography #NACIS #OklahomaCity #urban #purple #NoFilter

News: I was cut yesterday in a newsroom-wide layoff affecting 300+ staff at The Washington Post.

I spent the last decade leading and building the award-winning Graphics team. I'll miss them.

I'm now exploring senior graphics, cartography, or leadership roles. Intros welcome.

timmeko.com

Screenshot of a map and table listing ICE warehouse purchase data.

🚨 New: We built a visual tracker of the warehouses ICE is targeting across the US.

Working off an idea from @actualkatherine.bsky.social, we’ve mapped active searches, canceled deals, and linked state property records.

Explore the map here: tinyurl.com/ICEWarehouse...

I was laid off from the Washington Post today, along with hundreds (!!!) of incredible colleagues. If you need a data journalist, chart designer, or wacky-idea-specialist, give me a shout!

Close-up of cactus with bright pink flowers in bloom, set against green shrubs and large red rock formations under a partly cloudy sky.

#SilentSunday #photography #RedRocksPark #Colorado #landscape #cactus #flower

Interstate 35W bridge illuminated with blue lights at sunset, creating a striking silhouette against the colorful sky.

#SilentSunday #photography #Minneapolis #Minnesota #MinneapolisLove #AlexPretti #ReneeNicoleGood #IceOut

China breaks more records with surge in solar and wind power Between January and May, China added 198 GW of solar and 46 GW of wind, enough to generate as much electricity as Indonesia or Turkey

omg...

From last year:
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

A close-up of a shell resting on the rocky beach, with gentle waves coming into shore in the background.

#SilentSunday #photography #seashell #VashonIsland #EastPassage #Washington

The moon glows through wispy clouds against a dark backdrop, illuminating the night with its silvery light.

#SilentSunday #photography #GarnerPark #madison #wisconsin #clouds #moon

@jacobsoboroff.bsky.social can't wait to get the book..and it was a pleasure working with the team on this one! Thank you for work on this.

A tall canyon filled with numerous reddish rocks, showcasing its rugged terrain and steep cliffs with a few white clouds in a blue sky at the top.

#SilentSunday #photography #BryceCanyonNationalPark #Utah #landscape

A young man with his body elevated sideways against a tree on a street at night.

#SilentSunday #photography #barcelona #spain

A decorative vase filled with glowing red lights on twigs, creating a warm and inviting ambiance.

#SilentSunday #photography #christmas #hohoho #red #FelizNavidad #JoyeuxNoël #GodJul #FroheWeihnachten #VrolijkKerstfeest #BuonNatale #WesołychŚwiąt

A close up photo of two mushrooms emerging from a rotting log.

#silentsunday #mushroom #PresqueIslePark #michigan #photography

Black and white snowy photo of the Montréal skyline, showcasing tall buildings against a cloudy sky.

#silentsunday #photography #monochrome #city #cityscape #urban #building #montreal #canada

The sun sets over the sea with the Temple of Poseidon columns in silhouette atop a hill.

#silentsunday #photography #landscape #greece

Silhouetted trees against a colorful sunset sky, creating a dramatic contrast between nature and the evening light.

#silentsunday #photography #trees #sunset #madison #wisconsin

A large, rugged rock formation rises prominently against a clear blue sky, showcasing its natural textures and colors.

#silentsunday #photography #colorado #BlackCanyonoftheGunnison #NationalPark #landscape

A large saguaro cactus with a lightly clouded blue sky and Hill, ridges in the background.

#silentsunday #photography #tucson #arizona #landscape #cactus

I’m looking forward to the release!

The inside of a large railway station featuring a prominent dome and a clock on its façade, showcasing classic architectural design.

#silentsunday #photography #Pittsburgh #RailwayStation #architecture

A photo from the 1970s with a boy toddler, a young girl, and two carved pumpkins all on a table.

#happy #halloween 🎃

A photo of a light yellow leaf lying on a black asphalt trail. The leaf has water droplets on it.

#silentsunday #photography #clearlake #oneidacountywi #wisconsin #leaf