{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Micro.blog - sparksphere.net","home_page_url":"https://micro.blog","feed_url":"https://micro.blog/posts/dorpen","_microblog":{"about":"https://micro.blog/about/api","id":"1665652","username":"dorpen","bio":"sparksphere.net is my infrequently updated microblog. Sometimes I write things here. Or post photos from nature walks. Or who knows what?\n\nThanks for reading.\n\n\\- dno.\n\n<p><a href=\"https://mastodon.social/@dorpen\">Find me on Mastodon</a>.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://derekorpen.smugmug.com/A-Few-Shots/\">Find my photos on SmugMug</a>.</p>","pronouns":"He/him","is_following":false,"is_you":false,"following_count":1,"discover_count":0},"author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://avatars.micro.blog/avatars/2024/41/1665652.jpg"},"items":[{"id":"67062146","content_html":"<p>A green heron, an egret, a chipmunk, and a wood duck in High Park.</p>\n<p>Some wildlife shots from last summer.</p>\n<p>#wildlifewednesday #birds #birdphotography #ducks #woodducks #herons #greenherons #egrets #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #photowalks #chipmunks</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F513812baf8.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"750\" alt=\"A green heron stands on a log surrounded by water and marsh plants.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F319edf765c.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"An egret stands between a tree pond, pointing away from the tree out into the water with its beak.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F48905022d0.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"749\" alt=\"A chipmunk looks wary on a paved pathway.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F805a430388.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A wood duck swims across shimmering pond water.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://sparksphere.net/2025/06/18/a-green-heron-an-egret.html","date_published":"2025-06-18T14:44:54+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-06-18 14:44","date_timestamp":1750257894,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@dorpen/114704903155348803","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wb5x5kcmftijuih2c6i4kvbw/post/3lrvarg4wfq2e"]}},{"id":"54591699","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://dnorpen.bsky.social\">@dnorpen.bsky.social</a> Thanks!</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wb5x5kcmftijuih2c6i4kvbw/post/3lfbj6drhvc22","date_published":"2025-01-09T01:20:28+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-01-09 01:20","date_timestamp":1736385628,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"54552233","content_html":"<p>A suspicious-looking great blue heron and some ducks. (3/3)</p>\n<p>#wildlifewednesday #birds #birdphotography #ducks #woodducks #mallardducks #herons #egrets #greatblueherons #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #photowalks</p>\n<p>Full post: <a href=\"https://sparksphere.net/2025/01/08/egrets-wood-and-mallard-ducks.html\">egrets, wood and mallard ducks, and a great blue heron</a></p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F51bdcdfb10.jpg\" alt=\"A great blue heron stands in a marshy area surrounded by tall reeds.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F01ed66ae74.jpg\" alt=\"Three wood ducks are perched on a branch over a body of water with a blurred green and yellow background.\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2Fa3ad6b9af3.jpg\" alt=\"A mallard duck with mottled brown feathers stands on a rock beside a body of water.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2Fe2e7938dfc.jpg\" alt=\"Two wood ducks are perched on a tree branch over water, basking in the sunlight.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>","summary":"","url":"https://sparksphere.net/2025/01/08/a-suspiciouslooking-great-blue-heron.html","date_published":"2025-01-08T15:41:05+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-01-08 15:41","date_timestamp":1736350865,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"54551958","content_html":"<p>Some more egrets! (2/3)</p>\n<p>#wildlifewednesday #birds #birdphotography #ducks #woodducks #mallardducks #herons #egrets #greatblueherons #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #photowalks</p>\n<p>Full post: <a href=\"https://sparksphere.net/2025/01/08/egrets-wood-and-mallard-ducks.html\">egrets, wood and mallard ducks, and a great blue heron</a></p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2Facfb755dd7.jpg\" alt=\"A white heron stands elegantly on a fallen tree trunk in a calm, wooded waterway.\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2Fe95fc23f88.jpg\" alt=\"A white heron stands on a fallen branch in a serene, reflective body of water surrounded by lush greenery.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2Fbe62a4c67c.jpg\" alt=\"A white egret is wading through a forested wetland area with fallen branches and logs partially submerged in the water.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F58abd0b5d2.jpg\" alt=\"A white egret with a long yellow bill stands on a log in a marshy area.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://sparksphere.net/2025/01/08/some-more-egrets-wildlifewednesday-birds.html","date_published":"2025-01-08T15:37:37+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-01-08 15:37","date_timestamp":1736350657,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"54550427","content_html":"Some shots of egrets I took this past summer in Grenadier pond. (1/3)\n\n#wildlifewednesday #birds #birdphotography #ducks #woodducks #mallardducks #herons #egrets #greatblueherons #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #photowalks\n\nFull post: egrets, wood and mallard ducks, and a great bl... <a href=\"https://sparksphere.net/2025/01/08/some-shots-of-egrets-i.html\">sparksphere.net</a>","summary":"","url":"https://sparksphere.net/2025/01/08/some-shots-of-egrets-i.html","date_published":"2025-01-08T15:15:16+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-01-08 15:15","date_timestamp":1736349316,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@dorpen/113793389248498700","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wb5x5kcmftijuih2c6i4kvbw/post/3lfai5oxeml25"]}},{"id":"54549024","content_html":"<p>egrets, wood and mallard ducks, and a great blue heron <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://sparksphere.net/uploads/2025/5dbc95e38b.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"A white egret stands elegantly on a log by the water's edge.\"><img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://sparksphere.net/uploads/2025/1a06460d1d.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"A white egret stands on a log by a calm, reflective body of water.\"><img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://sparksphere.net/uploads/2025/bc01a6c8e1.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"A white egret with a long neck and yellow beak is standing against a blurred natural background.\"> : <a href=\"https://sparksphere.net/2025/01/08/egrets-wood-and-mallard-ducks.html\">sparksphere.net</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://sparksphere.net/2025/01/08/egrets-wood-and-mallard-ducks.html","date_published":"2025-01-08T14:56:08+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-01-08 14:56","date_timestamp":1736348168,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"53726568","content_html":"<p>Shots of some trees from a photowalk this past summer.  (And some ducks.)</p>\n<p>#photomonday #summer #nature #naturephotography #naturewalks #photowalks #trees #mallardducks #ducks #woodlands #woodlandphotography</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2Ffa059cfd9d.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Lush, green foliage with a gracefully arching tree and sunlit leaves.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F2502389567.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A serene pondside scene features a birch tree surrounded by greenery and tall grasses.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F93986a3e19.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Ducks rest on a woodland floor surrounded by tall trees and a blurry background of greenery and a pond.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F3c4d2298ca.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Green woodland with dense foliage and tall trees bathed in sunlight.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://sparksphere.net/2024/12/30/shots-of-some-trees-from.html","date_published":"2024-12-30T18:55:23+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-12-30 18:55","date_timestamp":1735584923,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@dorpen/113743294091890472","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wb5x5kcmftijuih2c6i4kvbw/post/3lek7i7mwhi2b","https://www.threads.net/@dnorpen/post/DENp3jJt2Qf"]}},{"id":"53725942","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://dnorpen.bsky.social\">@dnorpen.bsky.social</a> Thanks!</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wb5x5kcmftijuih2c6i4kvbw/post/3leiinn3ngs2n","date_published":"2024-12-30T02:34:34+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-12-30 02:34","date_timestamp":1735526074,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"53640542","content_html":"<p>Some wider shots from High Park gardens. (I.e., not close-ups of flowers.)</p>\n<p>#silentsunday #flowers #gardens #summer #nature #naturephotography #naturewalks #photowalks</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F45d06f7f14.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A garden pergola is adorned with vibrant hanging plants and surrounded by lush greenery.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2Fbe51ded230.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A large, textured tree trunk surrounded by lush green hedges and other foliage.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F1a798b01a5.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A cart is parked on grass, loaded with colorful watering cans in the back.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://sparksphere.net/2024/12/29/some-wider-shots-from-high.html","date_published":"2024-12-29T21:32:52+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-12-29 21:32","date_timestamp":1735507972,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@dorpen/113738251034536523","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wb5x5kcmftijuih2c6i4kvbw/post/3lehxsls2kq2r","https://www.threads.net/@dnorpen/post/DELXF3rqet4"]}},{"id":"53640369","content_html":"<p>Some shots from the High Park gardens this past summer</p>\n<p>#silentsunday #flowers #gardens #summer #nature #naturephotography #naturewalks #photowalks</p>\n<p>(Species identification by Apple Photos, not sure if accurate.)</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F1b3ddee95d.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" alt=\"A vibrant red hibiscus with intricate petals is in sharp focus against a blurred green background.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F5941316bcf.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A delicate purple flower (symphyotrichum dumosum) with a yellow center is surrounded by green foliage and grass in an outdoor setting.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2Fdedbe8b36f.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A cluster of vibrant purple flowers (fall phlox) stands alone with a blurred natural background.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F7f459b43a8.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A purple flower (coopers hardy ice plant) with green stems and leaves is in focus, surrounded by a blurred background.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://sparksphere.net/2024/12/29/some-shots-from-the-high.html","date_published":"2024-12-29T21:29:15+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-12-29 21:29","date_timestamp":1735507755,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@dorpen/113738236880767087","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wb5x5kcmftijuih2c6i4kvbw/post/3lehxmimkwc2p","https://www.threads.net/@dnorpen/post/DELWtn8qJMp"]}},{"id":"51537038","content_html":"<p>The colours of November. Some long exposure shots in the late afternoon.</p>\n<p>#saturdaystroll #nature #naturephotography #ducks #mallards #mallardducks #trees #fallcolors #fallcolours #woodslands #woodlandphotography #naturewalks #photowalks</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F01d685f954.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A serene wetland scene features a leaning tree by a small pond with dry reeds and autumn leaves scattered on the ground.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F31b5141a0a.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A calm pond beneath a leaning tree with a modern high-rise building and street car blurred in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2Fc1c18137e2.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A narrow, snow-dusted path winds through a forest with bare trees and dry, brown foliage at sunset.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F8c39a69bae.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow, snow-dusted path winds through a forest with tall, leafless trees and patches of orange foliage.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2Faa23d634bd.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" alt=\"A snow-dusted field of tall, dry reeds is set against a cloudy sky at sunset.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F89107ff298.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A long exposure of ducks gliding swiftly along a calm, reflective stream surrounded by dense, wintry reeds and trees.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://sparksphere.net/2024/12/07/the-colours-of.html","date_published":"2024-12-07T23:24:17+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-12-07 23:24","date_timestamp":1733613857,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@dorpen/113614118310785810","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wb5x5kcmftijuih2c6i4kvbw/post/3lcqtrkioks2m","https://www.threads.net/@dnorpen/post/DDS6Wy0t4FG"]}},{"id":"51120189","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://dnorpen.bsky.social\">@dnorpen.bsky.social</a> Thanks!</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wb5x5kcmftijuih2c6i4kvbw/post/3lbaozhe2lc27","date_published":"2024-11-18T19:51:41+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-11-18 19:51","date_timestamp":1731959501,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"51120188","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://dnorpen.bsky.social\">@dnorpen.bsky.social</a> Lovely shots!</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:f7of4x6fy7twieafdewx3iic/post/3lbam2pmw7c2y","date_published":"2024-11-18T18:58:42+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-11-18 18:58","date_timestamp":1731956322,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"51120190","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://dnorpen.bsky.social\">@dnorpen.bsky.social</a> 😄</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wb5x5kcmftijuih2c6i4kvbw/post/3lameorbnz22m","date_published":"2024-11-10T17:53:30+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-11-10 17:53","date_timestamp":1731261210,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"51120191","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://dnorpen.bsky.social\">@dnorpen.bsky.social</a> 👏🏾🤩😍<br>\nThe opening sounds like the beginning to a punch line…</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ts7mjkoq2bpp6rafoarrgeim/post/3lam7p5lcsk2w","date_published":"2024-11-10T16:24:14+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-11-10 16:24","date_timestamp":1731255854,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"51120192","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://dnorpen.bsky.social\">@dnorpen.bsky.social</a> Thanks!</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wb5x5kcmftijuih2c6i4kvbw/post/3lakiqj5mck2t","date_published":"2024-11-10T00:00:44+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-11-10 00:00","date_timestamp":1731196844,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"51120193","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://dnorpen.bsky.social\">@dnorpen.bsky.social</a> I feel like your caption is the beginning of a charming story! Lovely captures Derek!🌺</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:mb2dkg6mcz35f2kildgd5ytb/post/3lak4hklhuc2t","date_published":"2024-11-09T20:20:58+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-11-09 20:20","date_timestamp":1731183658,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"49309765","content_html":"<p>Two trees and a bunny.</p>\n<p>(Photos from a walk this summer.)</p>\n<p>#saturdaystroll #nature #naturephotography #bunnies #rabbits #trees #woodlands #woodlandphotography #naturewalks #photowalks</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F012ffffd08.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A solitary tree with yellowing leaves stands along a dirt path in a lush green forest.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F3c490962e8.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A lush, green forest scene features a variety of trees and dense foliage bathed in bright sunlight.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F6f6c5977f9.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A small rabbit is sitting on the edge of a path next to a grassy area, with a wooden fence in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://sparksphere.net/2024/11/09/two-trees-and.html","date_published":"2024-11-09T19:32:26+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-11-09 19:32","date_timestamp":1731180746,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@dorpen/113454662000980109","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wb5x5kcmftijuih2c6i4kvbw/post/3lajzr7jk6w2j","https://www.threads.net/@dnorpen/post/DCKZqNUNRA6"]}},{"id":"51120194","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://dnorpen.bsky.social\">@dnorpen.bsky.social</a> Sorry I missed the alt-text on last image. It should have been, “A small motorboat is docked on a peaceful river during a serene sunset, with distant hills and calm water reflecting the sky’s colors.”</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wb5x5kcmftijuih2c6i4kvbw/post/3l7nveevowm2q","date_published":"2024-10-29T14:59:23+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-10-29 14:59","date_timestamp":1730213963,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"48501518","content_html":"<p>Houseboats on the Ottawa River. (Also rocks and motorboats.)</p>\n<p>#landscape #landscapephotography #nature #naturephotography #outdoors #rivers #waterways #beach #summer #ontario #canada</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2Fe358f8d312.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A serene river with a rocky shoreline is framed by distant, tree-covered hills under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2Ff3fe29fbb3.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A serene riverside scene features clear blue water, a sandy shore with large rocks, and a backdrop of lush green trees under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F9b844ad7e1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A small motorboat is docked on a peaceful river during a serene sunset, with distant hills and calm water reflecting the sky's colors.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://sparksphere.net/2024/10/29/houseboats-on-the.html","date_published":"2024-10-29T14:48:30+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-10-29 14:48","date_timestamp":1730213310,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@dorpen/113391259975290673","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wb5x5kcmftijuih2c6i4kvbw/post/3l7nurdcuog2u","https://www.threads.net/@dnorpen/post/DBtkTfJNMZm"]}},{"id":"48325776","content_html":"<p>A wildlife hodgepodge: a duck, a black-crowned night heron, a dragonfly, and a bumblebee.</p>\n<p>#birds #birdphotography #ducks #herons #nightherons #bumblebees #bees #insects #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F77d1548a67.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A duck stands on a branch in a serene, reflective pond surrounded by trees.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F8cb7a2abcf.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A night heron stands on a branch over a murky, watery surface.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F8669e66171.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dragonfly with blue markings is perched on a brown stalk surrounded by green leaves.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2Fe52a9f83ba.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" alt=\"A bee is perched on a vibrant yellow flower among green foliage.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://sparksphere.net/2024/10/26/a-wildlife-hodgepodge.html","date_published":"2024-10-26T18:46:02+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-10-26 18:46","date_timestamp":1729968362,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@dorpen/113375207108663726","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wb5x5kcmftijuih2c6i4kvbw/post/3l7gqnbldzy2v","https://www.threads.net/@dnorpen/post/DBmRGV3NgO-"]}},{"id":"47904393","content_html":"<p>Some quiet, mossy woodland shots from a recent hike.</p>\n<p>#silentsunday #mosstodon #nature #naturephotography #woodlands #woodlandphotography #trees #hiking</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2Fbe2863357f.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A moss-covered tree stump is surrounded by dense foliage and forest undergrowth.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2Fe1f1e0b443.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A tree trunk covered in moss and surrounded by lush green foliage in a forest.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F749033f151.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dense forest features tall trees and two large fallen tree trunks resting diagonally among the foliage.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://sparksphere.net/2024/10/20/some-quiet-mossy.html","date_published":"2024-10-20T16:19:48+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-10-20 16:19","date_timestamp":1729441188,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@dorpen/113340658247755858","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wb5x5kcmftijuih2c6i4kvbw/post/3l6xfohejj62i","https://www.threads.net/@dnorpen/post/DBWjnA9tq1s"]}},{"id":"47776224","content_html":"<p>Side-eye (😒 ) from a Mallard and a couple of Northern Shovelers.</p>\n<p>#birds #birdphotography #ducks #quackscrolling #wildlife #wildlifephotography #mallard #northernshoveler #nature #naturephotography</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2Fc1e9461021.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A mallard duck is swimming on a calm body of water.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2Fbc561ad7e0.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" alt=\"A colorful duck with a distinctive shovel-shaped bill is swimming on calm water.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F6f20504210.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A colorful duck with a green head and brown chest is swimming on calm water.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://sparksphere.net/2024/10/18/sideeye-from-a.html","date_published":"2024-10-18T13:49:20+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-10-18 13:49","date_timestamp":1729259360,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@dorpen/113328744674422223","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wb5x5kcmftijuih2c6i4kvbw/post/3l6s4elkrlx2q","https://www.threads.net/@dnorpen/post/DBRI4yLKrVv"]}},{"id":"47612047","content_html":"<p>A white-breasted nuthatch jumps around on the side of a tree.</p>\n<p>#wildlifewednesday #wildlife #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #nuthatch #whitebreastednuthatch #nature #naturephotography #birdsofmastodon #birdsofthefediverse #birdsofbluesky #photography #photo</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2Fc3e685492a.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A small bird with a white belly and blue-gray back is perched on the side of a tree trunk.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2Ff3b1385483.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A small bird with muted blue and gray plumage clings to the side of a tree trunk.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F35817e39db.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A small bird with blue-gray feathers clings to the side of a tree trunk.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://sparksphere.net/2024/10/16/a-whitebreasted-nuthatch.html","date_published":"2024-10-16T15:41:46+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-10-16 15:41","date_timestamp":1729093306,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@dorpen/113317859246552525","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wb5x5kcmftijuih2c6i4kvbw/post/3l6nboglsrs2f","https://www.threads.net/@dnorpen/post/DBMMFNsKAQD"]}},{"id":"47537652","content_html":"<p>Mist on Mount Martin</p>\n<p>#photography #landscape #landscapephotography #river #ottawariver #mountain #mist #misty #fog #clouds #ontario #canada</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F8884e628dc.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A calm river is framed by a distant tree line and a misty mountain under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F83bb7dba1b.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A wide, tranquil river stretches into the distance under a dramatic, cloud-filled sky. Mount Martin is on the far side of the water.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://sparksphere.net/2024/10/15/mist-on-mount.html","date_published":"2024-10-15T15:34:54+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-10-15 15:34","date_timestamp":1729006494,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@dorpen/113312169870019982","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wb5x5kcmftijuih2c6i4kvbw/post/3l6kqt6gsnu2t","https://www.threads.net/@dnorpen/post/DBJnSn3KLUg"]}},{"id":"47422512","content_html":"<p>A sunset on the Ottawa River</p>\n<p>#photography #nature #naturephotography #river #ottawariver #sunset #silentsunday</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2Fe31e80b176.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A serene river reflects the soft glow of the setting sun through misty clouds and over distant hills.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F3d95facc48.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"A serene river scene is captured with the sun setting behind clouds, casting reflections on the water.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://sparksphere.net/2024/10/13/a-sunset-on.html","date_published":"2024-10-13T19:43:03+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-10-13 19:43","date_timestamp":1728848583,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@dorpen/113301821132882869","https://www.threads.net/@dnorpen/post/DBE5VUKKpPI"]}},{"id":"47420600","content_html":"<p>revamping my blogging setup <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://sparksphere.net/uploads/2024/f9601fa017.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"A tranquil river reflects the setting sun as it peeks through the clouds, surrounded by silhouettes of trees and distant hills.\"> : <a href=\"https://sparksphere.net/2024/10/13/revamping-my-blogging.html\">sparksphere.net</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://sparksphere.net/2024/10/13/revamping-my-blogging.html","date_published":"2024-10-13T19:00:36+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-10-13 19:00","date_timestamp":1728846036,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@dorpen/113301653942545702","https://www.threads.net/@dnorpen/post/DBE0Xtdy2rX"]}},{"id":"47418594","content_html":"<p>Flowers from some nature walks. (I don’t pretend to be a horticulturalist,  but according to my phone these are Lobularia, Coneflower, and Orange Day-lily.)</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2Fimage.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A cluster of vibrant purple flowers (Lobularia) with green foliage fills the scene.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F8d76273b84.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A yellow coneflower with jagged petals is shown in close-up against a dark, blurred background.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fsparksphere.net%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F930aa8cef3.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" alt=\"Vibrant orange day-lilies are illuminated by sunlight in a lush garden setting.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://sparksphere.net/2024/10/13/flowers-from-some.html","date_published":"2024-10-13T18:21:31+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-10-13 18:21","date_timestamp":1728843691,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@dorpen/113301500534017361","https://www.threads.net/@dnorpen/post/DBEv7l9tduo"]}},{"id":"47239834","content_html":"<p>some urban shots on the railpath <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://dorpen.micro.blog/uploads/2024/8e2f75c916.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"Slatted window against a textured wall.\"><img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://dorpen.micro.blog/uploads/2024/7fcc2cb74d.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"Graffiti on concrete surfaces in an underpass.\"><img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://dorpen.micro.blog/uploads/2024/e063c88c55.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"Graffiti on a bridge over a railway.\"> : <a href=\"https://dorpen.micro.blog/2024/09/14/some-urban-shots.html\">dorpen.micro.blog</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/2024/09/14/some-urban-shots.html","date_published":"2024-09-14T21:29:23+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-09-14 21:29","date_timestamp":1726349363,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"47239835","content_html":"<p>a mix of urban and nature shots <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://dorpen.micro.blog/uploads/2024/ba7d7c285e.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"Close up on the end of a log, with the background blurred out.\"><img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://dorpen.micro.blog/uploads/2024/88596486b5.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"A spiderweb backlit by the late afternoon sun.\"><img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://dorpen.micro.blog/uploads/2024/60c360f3d3.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"A couple trees leaning over in the late afternoon beside a pond.\"> : <a href=\"https://dorpen.micro.blog/2024/09/07/a-mix-of.html\">dorpen.micro.blog</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/2024/09/07/a-mix-of.html","date_published":"2024-09-07T18:43:48+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-09-07 18:43","date_timestamp":1725734628,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"47239836","content_html":"<p>ducklings, dragonflies, and butterflies, oh my! <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://dorpen.micro.blog/uploads/2024/8d12734a49.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"Some ducklings reposing on a mossy tree in a pond.\"><img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://dorpen.micro.blog/uploads/2024/a0fcac4897.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"A duckling swimming on a pond.\"><img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://dorpen.micro.blog/uploads/2024/aa9899decb.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"Two dragonflies alighted on a floating stick in a pond.\"> : <a href=\"https://dorpen.micro.blog/2024/09/06/ducklings-dragonflies-and.html\">dorpen.micro.blog</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/2024/09/06/ducklings-dragonflies-and.html","date_published":"2024-09-06T21:55:31+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-09-06 21:55","date_timestamp":1725659731,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"47239837","content_html":"<p>a streetcar and steps <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://dorpen.micro.blog/uploads/2024/365f4120eb.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"A Toronto (TTC) streetcar with motion blur.\"><img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://dorpen.micro.blog/uploads/2024/dfab7eca49.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"Some stone stairs beside a tree.\"> : <a href=\"https://dorpen.micro.blog/2024/09/05/a-streetcar-and.html\">dorpen.micro.blog</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/2024/09/05/a-streetcar-and.html","date_published":"2024-09-05T23:29:05+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-09-05 23:29","date_timestamp":1725578945,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"47239838","content_html":"<p>the trees of high park <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://dorpen.micro.blog/uploads/2024/f1bb1acdb3.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"Tree in an S shape, among brush and other trees.\"><img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://dorpen.micro.blog/uploads/2024/57b45d8351.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"Three trees in front of Grenadier pond.\"><img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://dorpen.micro.blog/uploads/2024/197886af36.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"Tall tree rising up beside a path with fence.\"> : <a href=\"https://dorpen.micro.blog/2024/09/03/the-trees-of.html\">dorpen.micro.blog</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/2024/09/03/the-trees-of.html","date_published":"2024-09-03T19:13:58+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-09-03 19:13","date_timestamp":1725390838,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"47239839","content_html":"<p>some woodland shots <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://dorpen.micro.blog/uploads/2024/09e795eb66.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"Close up of the bark on the side of a tree.\"><img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://dorpen.micro.blog/uploads/2024/5622a5160e.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"Path with roots leading up to a higher path.\"><img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://dorpen.micro.blog/uploads/2024/e9f4064294.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"Leaning tree behind a make-shift fence.\"> : <a href=\"https://dorpen.micro.blog/2024/09/02/some-woodland-shots.html\">dorpen.micro.blog</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/2024/09/02/some-woodland-shots.html","date_published":"2024-09-02T14:50:21+00:00","author":{"name":"sparksphere.net","url":"https://dorpen.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F41%2F1665652.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dorpen"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-09-02 14:50","date_timestamp":1725288621,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}}]}