Post ATNQH4K0IPdKWQskaW by lencialoo@mstdn.social
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(DIR) Post #AT9vQXklwCXuY5hl4K by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-01T03:29:33Z
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I know everyone is probably getting tired of my BS night pictures but I'm going to keep posting until I get banned. My new heavy duty tripod arrived and I had to try it out. These were tonight with my DSLR and I'm still learning the settings but not bad for the 1st two pictures taken. Any pros feel free to pass on tips. Canon EOS Rebel T7EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 [M]ISO 1600 18mm f/3.5 10s#photography #astrophotography #CanonT7 #StLouisFed
(DIR) Post #AT9wHcayfLAKujQuCu by Mrfunkedude@mastodon.social
2023-03-01T03:32:03Z
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@That_One_Guy Keep posting them! Can’t stop, won’t stop!
(DIR) Post #AT9wHd6Wm2P2UaC6Ns by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-01T03:39:09Z
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@MrfunkedudeI appreciate that. I don't plan on stopping but I'm hoping to get my settings dialed in better. I'm still lost somewhat but having fun. Those pics required zero edit either. Don't tell anyone but I'm sneaking back to the garage for a puff. 🤫
(DIR) Post #AT9xGOz1tDHiMTfJpI by Cbfoley@mastodon.ie
2023-03-01T03:50:07Z
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@That_One_Guy keep experimenting. Turn up and down the ISO etc. You'll find your sweet soot - good quality, less noise. It's a balancing act.Learn the rules. Then break the rules
(DIR) Post #AT9xQ2OAkZ7jBL1KOu by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-01T03:51:53Z
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@CbfoleyDefinitely, thanks for the advice! I've had the camera less than a month and those were my first 2 attempts at astrophotography with it. Up till now I've been using an S22 Ultra.
(DIR) Post #AT9yqWKIALhlVxOh04 by BrassNuckolls@tech.lgbt
2023-03-01T04:07:52Z
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@That_One_Guy I love them! Pls keep posting them!
(DIR) Post #AT9z6UAxveU9TieDuS by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-01T04:10:45Z
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Thank you very much @BrassNuckolls I will! I appreciate you taking a look and offering encouragement, means a lot to me!
(DIR) Post #AT9zh5VebIEZgwmHfk by BrassNuckolls@tech.lgbt
2023-03-01T04:17:22Z
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@That_One_Guy 💜🌌🖤 thanks for sharing your amazing images!
(DIR) Post #ATA03hXvrT6I20cts0 by jeanettepizzurro@mstdn.party
2023-03-01T04:21:27Z
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@That_One_Guy Satellite internet sucks. I’d like to comment but…
(DIR) Post #ATA0MJLm2v3sUToU8O by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-01T04:24:50Z
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@jeanettepizzurroI'm really hoping you get that fiber optic internet!🤞 It sucks you can't get on and so whatever but I completely understand satellite internet limitations...
(DIR) Post #ATA4I0rPFSrrntoaau by Cbfoley@mastodon.ie
2023-03-01T05:08:51Z
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@That_One_Guy Have a look at the settings of any shots you took with the S22 that you like. (Even if on auto) Apply the same to the DSLR. Then change one thing at a time. The "for dummies" books are actually really good for the basics of photography (it's always handy to have a book to flick through while waiting for clouds to clear)
(DIR) Post #ATA5rMJlYuRcRUUxAO by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-01T05:26:28Z
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@CbfoleyI've got a "For Dummies" type book but more up to date and on my phone and tablet.The S22 has an astrophotography section, it allows for exposure time adjustment but not much else. So it's full auto and not really adjustable. I'll keep playing with the settings, I'm hoping to go somewhere darker this weekend.
(DIR) Post #ATA6XwRrcTZ0f6ahJQ by Cbfoley@mastodon.ie
2023-03-01T05:34:07Z
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@That_One_Guy Yes, but look at an image you took that you like with that ability. Look at the settings in details (mine is under details but mine is ancient).Then plug those settings into your own camera and see what you end up with. Then start adjusting from there. You're digital so you don't have to worry about development costs of film. Play around. Hence suggesting a previous pic settings as a start point.It's a triangle, so adjusting one will affect the other two
(DIR) Post #ATA87Lp3N5NhRoszNg by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-01T05:51:46Z
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@CbfoleyYeah "the triangle" comes up extensively in my book and all literature I've read. I understand the concept I'm just trying to apply it to the process. I just sat and took 8 different ones with varying settings just to see the difference. My aperture won't open as much as the S22, I'm looking at a different lens to accommodate that.I keep this cheat card in my camera bag.Thank you for the advice, I really appreciate it as I'm very new to real photography! Have a nice evening. 👋🙂
(DIR) Post #ATAw1jwJmqIGDTnmRE by Cbfoley@mastodon.ie
2023-03-01T15:10:59Z
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@That_One_Guy thats a good one to keep in your bag. So the 2nd photo up the top is a bit grainy, so dial down the ISOand try. Then adjust the others to compensate. Youll begin to get nearer to what you see in your head that you want. I was a landscape photographer that fell into dog show photography for over a decade (think Crufts). You'll be able to adjust on the fly for changing weather. Dont lose heart, read & practice. Understand your gear too, get familiar with it
(DIR) Post #ATAyQtb9DIMJJt1SNs by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-01T15:37:58Z
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@CbfoleyThank you! I really do appreciate advice from professional photographers as I'm a beginner hobbyist. My goal is to get good with my current camera and maybe advance to better equipment later. Those 1st two shots were using off the cuff numbers recommended in various places, not specific to my setting or equipment. I got two more shots later last night I'm going to post in a bit, I forgot to transfer them from my PC to the web. They were dialed back by half and seem a bit better.
(DIR) Post #ATBDRY0iSZ8py8kc0O by Cbfoley@mastodon.ie
2023-03-01T18:26:08Z
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@That_One_Guy E best camera to have, is the one on you. Better to take the shot even with a phone, than to miss it 🙂So dont worry about gear. Learn the rules. Learn about how it works. Practice loads - it's a lot easier now with digital, you see them nearly straight away & dont have to develop them yourself. And its mostly free (if you've a computer) rather than the costs of developing. Then when you know what you require go looking _AT_ gear. Feel it in your hand before buying
(DIR) Post #ATBER1F0Oc08I3kKsS by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-01T18:37:15Z
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@CbfoleyI currently have a PC so no cost, I'm looking to upgrade for the software I'm using. My pictures are definitely shot with whatever is in hand. I also really like my camera, by upgrade I was thinking lenses. I've been sitting here at work running numbers for shot adjustments in my head. Last night was my 1st time using manual mode so it's all new to me.
(DIR) Post #ATBGkhmKfNdZd1qjZ2 by Cbfoley@mastodon.ie
2023-03-01T19:03:13Z
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@That_One_Guy that's the other thing that comes with photography - the software & editing.I've an older non-aubscription based Adobe Photoshop - it does what I need like clones out someone's hand or a dog lead.The free version equivalent is GIMP which is supposed to be just as good and is open source. I think I've a graphic somewhere for free equivalents of all software.I absolutely refused to use Lightroom for cataloguing, I'm from the "before" times so I had my own system...
(DIR) Post #ATBH62Aq24kUxrTyIi by Cbfoley@mastodon.ie
2023-03-01T19:07:04Z
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@That_One_Guy 2/ set up on my laptop before Lightroom really became A Thing.Topaz Labs was also one I used use but I dunno if that even exists anymore?For the moment, the software that came with your camera should be enough.You'd often hear photographers talk about "investing in good glass".Coz it is an investment -But don't dismiss the 2nd hand market. Lenses can be pricey, other photographers change camera where they're not compatible or change brand (rarely)so sell theirs
(DIR) Post #ATBHDSfvtmwhBVZIdE by Cbfoley@mastodon.ie
2023-03-01T19:08:23Z
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(DIR) Post #ATBHL21QsXoaq0Eaky by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-01T19:09:48Z
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@CbfoleyI have Affinity Photo 2 and I just bought Luminar Neo. I like Affinity but it didn't play well with Canon's RAW format very well. I have access to the complete suite of Adobe products (Illustrator, Lightroom & Photoshop) through work but I refuse to use it personally, they're all subscription based now and I'm not a fan.My 2015-16 gaming PC I built was great then but lacking now, so I'm pricing purchasing vs building another.
(DIR) Post #ATBHd34DjSkNI785gG by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-01T19:13:03Z
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@CbfoleyI'm keeping my eye on the used market.I did download Canon's photo software but found it lacking, even for an amateur. The two I currently have I bought for $150 total and own both outright, no subscriptions.
(DIR) Post #ATBHyV1iyR0s5WBsRM by Cbfoley@mastodon.ie
2023-03-01T19:16:54Z
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@That_One_Guy They'll do you while you learn a bit more about what you want to produce and what style you aim to go for. You'll spend hours messing about. That'll be hours playing with the camera & hours playing with software😁 But it's exciting. I've run into the same issue now with my laptop. It's struggling to keep up with me. But it'll do for now. I lost my bug during one of the lovkdowns& I'm feeling the itch again.So until I know its back, a struggling laptop will do me
(DIR) Post #ATBIBHHNOk7rDPbYnI by Cbfoley@mastodon.ie
2023-03-01T19:19:13Z
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@That_One_Guy Subscriptions are such a pain. It was the stupidest invention ever.
(DIR) Post #ATBIkB44UnII4o1UUi by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-01T19:25:33Z
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@CbfoleyYeah I have not exactly decided what I'm going for yet but I'm having fun getting there. My computer is just struggling with some of the rendering, my wife's going to take my old computer so I can upgrade to a more performance one.She's currently using a desktop I built in 2012, I'll say this I can make him last.
(DIR) Post #ATBIq3o4OUN3IsLMjA by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-01T19:26:37Z
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@CbfoleyAGREED! I chose to just purchase two that seemed appealing and have the features I wanted or thought I needed. My wife basically said use the software for a year or two and then if I need something different get something different.
(DIR) Post #ATBLoaDpCeQ77aNT8q by Cbfoley@mastodon.ie
2023-03-01T19:59:56Z
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@That_One_Guy that is EXACTLY what it's about. Fun.And Discovery. Enjoyment. Satisfying curiosity. If you're always shooting in RAW at the start, it may be a waste of power and time. While learning, jpegs can be ok unless you really really need the capabilities of RAW. In time, when you get it right in camera, you'll shoot less in RAW unless you want to keep them for the future to edit differently.
(DIR) Post #ATBLtlnjZysQTueBBA by Cbfoley@mastodon.ie
2023-03-01T20:00:53Z
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@That_One_Guy Yes, they're like anything else. See how you get on, if you need different, you'll know by then what you need & can get it
(DIR) Post #ATBMEG2sqDbg4fVD72 by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-01T20:04:36Z
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@CbfoleyI currently shoot in both, the camera and my cellphone produce both together. That way I have the option to edit if needed. I posted a set from the Butterfly House that were all straight JPEG. Storage has become so cheap I'm holding onto the better RAW shots just in case I want them later.It's been more fun than frustrating so far and I hope it stays that way. I'm getting a bit tired from my late nights though and will be taking a break this evening. 🥱
(DIR) Post #ATBO66d2AXwUSZeUZU by Cbfoley@mastodon.ie
2023-03-01T20:25:31Z
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@That_One_Guy Yeah storage is verrrrry cheap now. When I first switched to digital from film, I paid £800 Irish pounds for 250GB storage drive. The biggest images my camera could take was 1280 * 960.I do hope it stays fun for you. Its hard when the pressure comes & then the itch goes. Lots burn out. Do it for you, no one else.
(DIR) Post #ATBOKWRF0PhyYt0hJA by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-01T20:28:08Z
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@CbfoleyMy problem stems from OCD, I usually get too into something too fast. I'm taking a complete break tonight as I'm planning a trip to a darker location Saturday night.I just bought a 500GB SSD for my photos for $21 USD, I paid $175 for the same drive in 2016.
(DIR) Post #ATBPM1DCAylmFPiZVY by Cbfoley@mastodon.ie
2023-03-01T20:39:36Z
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@That_One_Guy It's crazy how cheap things are now. Enjoy your break. And enjoy your excursion!Pack well, don't forget your batteries or your card 😁 I've forgotten both at different times. 😬
(DIR) Post #ATBQsBFAVtBYa7Xa6K by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-01T20:56:38Z
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Thank you @Cbfoley for all the wonderful advice! I'm looking forward to both. 👍🙂Some things are cheaper others are more. I built my last PC for $629 last time in 2016. I priced the parts for a new one and I stopped at $1,300. I'm keeping my eye out for sales at this point.
(DIR) Post #ATBSm3nvSZH1gC0Wsi by Cbfoley@mastodon.ie
2023-03-01T21:17:55Z
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@That_One_Guy Enjoy. And thanks for helping my itch get a bit itchier 😁 I might even pull a camera out this year 🤷♀️Yikes, building used be cheaper than buying off the shelves but oooof the specifics can add up a bit alright
(DIR) Post #ATBSwIU1jpf86Ma6We by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-01T21:19:46Z
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@CbfoleyYou should totally get your camera back out and get back in there I'd love to see the pictures!Yeah I'm considering buying a partially built model and then finishing it out myself.
(DIR) Post #ATBXjwAbN9ATC5QAIy by Cbfoley@mastodon.ie
2023-03-01T22:13:33Z
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@That_One_Guy Time will tell whether i will or not. I've a house move next month into a van that's partially built coz I don't have my own van which is not built yet either😆 Busy times ahead but once I'm mobile, I have decided I'd like to go see historical stuff here (ireland) & maybe drag my camera along if my hands cooperate (Living in a damp, cold house has caused issues with them & the camera is very heavy)Oh someone elses project to finish sounds like a good idea!
(DIR) Post #ATBYPp2aGkqXFGdvrU by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-01T22:21:08Z
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@CbfoleyI'd love to see pictures of historical Ireland that would be great!
(DIR) Post #ATBeht8SNpFmslO6b2 by Cbfoley@mastodon.ie
2023-03-01T23:31:37Z
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@That_One_Guy If i get around, and have the camera, I'll post some 😁
(DIR) Post #ATBf6ehHCaAzLGU5Ts by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-01T23:36:07Z
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@Cbfoley👍Even if you don't take the camera I would love to hear about the sites.
(DIR) Post #ATBoV4nWi76cpV7xY0 by Cbfoley@mastodon.ie
2023-03-02T01:21:17Z
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@That_One_Guy I hope to head back up to Poulnabrone Dolmen & into the very rocky Burren.Its very .. desolate. Bare. Barren. But small parts have growth, enough that theres a perfumery up there. You can feel you're part of a much bigger thing, just standing on those rocks. It's very hard to describe.These are just general shots from my phone, but that big white motorhome in the middle picture that sleeps 6, is a tiny dot in the 3rd one 🤯Poulnabrone: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poulnabrone_dolmen
(DIR) Post #ATBoh5Faqxd1hzysaW by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-02T01:23:33Z
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@CbfoleyThat's neat! History was always my favorite subject and I still take in as many books and documentaries as I can.Thanks for sharing these!
(DIR) Post #ATBqT0oekA1roFnbto by Cbfoley@mastodon.ie
2023-03-02T01:43:24Z
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@That_One_Guy The place could have ppl everywhere but it's as quiet as a church. It's something to experience. I come from a county in Ireland that has city, towns, villages, mountains, forests, beaches, harbours, islands - the whole lot but the rocks up there are very different. And its cool to be in the presence of something that was built by people so long ago! I dunno how they built it but it's pretty cool 😎
(DIR) Post #ATBrAbquv0uf80e5C4 by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-02T01:51:17Z
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@CbfoleyIt looks amazing, we have a place called Elephant Rocks, it can be quiet on the top. The picture below is my wife and daughter at the top, taken about 7 years ago. It's a massive collection granite rocks set in the middle of a rural area. My wife has relatives in Belfast, I'd like to see Ireland one day. Lots of history there. I often feel I got cheated being born in the US, I'd be at home among 1,000 year old ruins. Our history is extremely shallow and rather uninteresting.
(DIR) Post #ATBxipvv0ruI7uucT2 by Cbfoley@mastodon.ie
2023-03-02T03:04:41Z
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@That_One_Guy Wow! Look at the size of them! That's amazing. Imagine how many people have touched parts of those rocks. How a connection generations apart can be madeVery cute pic ❤️Definitely come over to visit. Belfast has so much history - just even in the last 50 years. It's very noticeable as you travel through different parts of the island, which rocks were plentiful in each area by the houses & ruins that are around. The stone walls tell a lot when you see the fields.
(DIR) Post #ATByWEk7YlS1GJwwpU by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-02T03:13:38Z
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@CbfoleyI definitely hope to make it to Europe, maybe once my daughter is old enough to watch my house. Parts of the city of St. Louis, MO was built from a granite quarry at Elephant Rocks. There are names carved into the rocks in the picture going back to the mid 1800s.
(DIR) Post #ATC6ECPsGpGAT2ODVA by Cbfoley@mastodon.ie
2023-03-02T04:39:59Z
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@That_One_Guy That's really cool. Have you touched the carvings? Aww your poor daughter being left at home 😆
(DIR) Post #ATCkLX6XkMeQpAOpHM by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-02T12:09:33Z
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@CbfoleyYes you can touch the carving, I think some people make rubbings. I have to have some I trust explicitly to watch my pets. My last vacation was cut short by an inexperienced dog sitter.
(DIR) Post #ATCu7EqB1qt30SOsam by Cbfoley@mastodon.ie
2023-03-02T13:58:59Z
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@That_One_Guy Interesting. I wonder how many touches it takes to wear a dent in a stone or wear a bit of the carving🤔 Ah yes, now that I understand. Pets are family and need to be safe. If they can't come with, then someone reliable is needed
(DIR) Post #ATCukX7R0K7UzPD3h2 by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-02T14:06:06Z
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@CbfoleyI'm not sure how long it would take with people touching them with their fingers or wax rubbings. I'd say a long time as granite is extremely hard. I will try and get down there this spring and take some pictures of them. It's a 1.5 hour drive. Yes in my case my pets are essentially family. They all earn their keep in my opinion, I never have unwanted pests around.
(DIR) Post #ATCvjapFpx9W9Nozz6 by Cbfoley@mastodon.ie
2023-03-02T14:17:08Z
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@That_One_Guy Ah yes, I forgot that about granite.You're lucky your lot earn their keep. Mine have let mice run riot in the current house. They just don't care any more 😆 even the youngest who is 6 in June is more of a tracker than a hunter
(DIR) Post #ATCwQ9xfaqvpHh3TzE by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-02T14:24:50Z
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@CbfoleyAll three of mine are hunters but the tail less Manx is a beast. He's 20lbs and I adopted him from a farmer who let them live in his barns. We got him at 8 months and he was already a skilled mouser according to the farmer.Mr. Minx is the husky tail less Manx on the right and his new brother we got about two weeks ago, Oreo.
(DIR) Post #ATD0HzaQgNpqbiXtEe by Cbfoley@mastodon.ie
2023-03-02T15:08:10Z
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@That_One_Guy Very cute! They look very comfy 🥰
(DIR) Post #ATNQH4K0IPdKWQskaW by lencialoo@mstdn.social
2023-03-07T15:39:56Z
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@Cbfoley @That_One_Guy On my visit to Ireland I took pics of a similar rock stand, our tour guide explained about how much life was in the barren, it just seemed very rocky to me but beautiful. This was one photo I took, maybe a different place though. I love Ireland, so beautiful. The Giants Causeway was amazing too. 🍀
(DIR) Post #ATNQH4vw1NyUQ4d2i8 by That_One_Guy@mastodon.world
2023-03-07T15:46:27Z
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@lencialooThanks for sharing! I appreciate all history and never pass up a chance to learn more.Have a wonderful day! @Cbfoley
(DIR) Post #ATNR4wkqhiJrX5Dqi0 by lencialoo@mstdn.social
2023-03-07T15:55:27Z
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@That_One_Guy @Cbfoley I love it too!