Create accountLogin

Recent searches

No recent searches

Search options

Only available when logged in.
shakedown.social is one of the many independent Mastodon servers you can use to participate in the fediverse.
A community for live music fans with roots in the jam scene. Shakedown Social is run by a team of volunteers (led by @clifff and @sethadam1) and funded by donations.

Administered by:

Server stats:

292
active users

shakedown.social: AboutStatusProfiles directoryPrivacy policy

Mastodon: AboutGet the appKeyboard shortcutsView source codev4.3.4

#foliage

2 posts1 participant0 posts today
Public
Swede’s Photographs

Good morning. 🍁🍁🍁

21 March 2025

Are you ever in a bad mood for now reason at all? I think it happens to all of us. When it happens to me, I usually just get quiet and mope around, but when I'm like that is not a good time to accidently bump into me.

My mother made me a Dammit Doll—a simple creation crafted from a couple of pieces of cloth, stuffed and sewn together, with buttons for eyes, yarn for hair, and a ribbon with a bell attached. A 3x5 card is tied to the ribbon, featuring these words:

"When you feel you want to throw the phone or kick the desk and shout. Here's a little dammit doll you cannot do without. Just grab it by its legs and find a place to slam it. And as you whack the stuffing out. Yell dammit, dammit, dammit."

"When angry, count to four; when very angry, swear." - Mark Twain

"Do not meddle in the affairs of Wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger." - J. R. R. Tolkien

Three Purple Stars The image showcases three stunning, star-shaped sweetgum leaves with a vibrant purple color. These leaves have a glossy texture with clearly defined veins, creating a striking contrast against the softly blurred background of green and brown tones. The lighting draws attention to their rich hues and intricate details, making them the focus of the composition.
#photo#photography#photographylovers
Public
Swede’s Photographs

Good morning. 🍃🌿🍂

27 February 2025

I'm not quite fully awake yet, but I'm trying to get there. Lucky Charlie! He just plops down on his side, and just like that, he's asleep. If I move from my chair, he'll be instantly awake and ready for anything, especially food. Interestingly, I found Ben curled up in his bed when I got up this morning, and I had to wake him up to go outside. It's usually the other way around. Well ... uh ... he is always the one to go outside, but he usually helps wake me for the event. I think that after mealtime, I'll take a short nap myself; maybe it will clear my head. Hmmm... something's weird. It's seven minutes to mealtime, and Charlie is still sleeping.

"I don't feel old. I don't feel anything till noon. That's when it's time for my nap." - Bob Hope

Nature's Colors "The image shows a close-up of several Chinese tallow tree leaves against a bright blue sky. The leaves are a mix of green and yellow, with some showing hints of red. The background is a clear, cloudless sky, which makes the colors of the plant stand out vividly. The image is signed with the text "© Swede's Photographs" in the bottom right corner." - Copilot
#photo#photography#photographer
Public
Swede’s Photographs

Good morning. 🌿🍃🍂

26 February 2025

I spent several minutes searching for this morning's photograph, and once I finally found it, I wondered why I thought it was so special. I had been tempted to post it several times over the past weeks but wanted to save it for a morning post. Perhaps I was viewing it through different eyes. The out-of-focus leaves and glistening dew had obviously captivated me at the time. But this morning, I'm not seeing the magic. Maybe I have a split personality. Let me check. Nope, it's just me in here, all alone. Sometimes, I guess you have to look at things differently to appreciate what is happening.

"Them which is of other naturs thinks different." -Charles Dickens

The image showcases dense, lush green foliage with a mix of leaves in various shades of green. The foreground features some yellowish-green leaves that are out of focus, creating a beautiful bokeh effect with circular light spots. The background is filled with darker green leaves, and there are a few brown, dried leaves or branches visible as well. The overall effect is a vibrant, natural scene with a play of light and depth, making it visually captivating. There's no denying the tranquility and intricate beauty of nature captured in this photograph. Sometimes, the magic lies in the details.
#photo#photography#photographer
Public
Swede’s Photographs

Sparrow's Sanctuary

If you look closely at the center of this image, you'll notice a rather stern-looking house sparrow (Passer domesticus) staring out. I'm quite sure it's a male house sparrow because, if you look closely enough, you can see a black smudge on the bird's chest.

You know, the photographs I post here aren't as vivid as those in my Pixel's gallery. I reduce their size and slightly decrease their quality to make them easier to load.

Take a look:

swede1952-photographs.pixels.c

"The image shows a leafy crepe myrtle tree with a house sparrow perched among the branches. The tree is lush with green leaves and has clusters of small, round buds and vibrant pink flowers. The house sparrow is positioned centrally, facing outward, and is partially obscured by the foliage. The background is filled with more greenery, creating a dense and natural setting. The image is signed with "Swede's Photography\s" in the bottom right corner." - Copilot
#photo#photography#photographer
Public
Swede’s Photographs

Good morning. 🍄🍄🍄

21 February 2025

Do you ever open the refrigerator door and just stand there staring, having forgotten what you wanted in the first place? I wonder if it’s the same phenomenon as the doorway effect. I did that yesterday—stood there for several seconds trying to remember why I was there. It was like that scene from the 1982 version of Poltergeist where one of the characters is drawn to the eerie, glowing refrigerator light. But then I remembered, grabbed what I wanted, and went back to my food-related tasks.

"Nature alone is antique, and the oldest art a mushroom." ` Thomas Carlyle

The image shows a close-up view of a yellow mushroom with small brown spots on its cap, situated in a forested area. The perspective is low to the ground, emphasizing the mushroom in the foreground. Surrounding the mushroom are green blades of grass and fallen leaves. In the background, there are various trees, some with green foliage and others with bare branches, indicating a transition between seasons. The sky is blue with scattered clouds, adding a vibrant contrast to the earthy tones of the forest floor. The image is interesting due to its unique perspective, highlighting the mushroom's details and the natural environment around it.
#photo#photography#photographer
ExploreLive feeds
About