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Dave Haldiman

@opposablethumbs

Must have liberal democracy and progressive policies. Nature is my church. Science, art, humor, Tao, kindness, acceptance. Ret'd ad producer and motion camera. Here to learn, laugh, meet, interact, care. And to fight the MAGA oligarchy and AI.

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Oh, and Cedars Sinai, I understand it's got a great reputation.

10.03.2026 21:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

. . . as I was living in Los Feliz at the time. What did you think of LA when you were there?

10.03.2026 21:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

This was fun to do, despite my expression (tired) in that pic. I recommended the location to Craig (writer/director), as I had scouted it for other gigs back when I was a location scout/manager based in LA. I went to the American Film Institute for grad school cinematography. Nice and convenient,

10.03.2026 21:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes it is fun, and to share, too.

10.03.2026 20:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

That was in mid-90s shortly after I'd finished cinematography school in LA. A friend asked me to shoot a short film he'd written. This was in an old diner between downtown and KoreaTown.

10.03.2026 20:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Our brains on #Nature
#Science #MentalHealth

10.03.2026 18:56 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This picture might be altered.

10.03.2026 18:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Now that is some real geriatric sex.

10.03.2026 16:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dide, British ? (contemporary), Portrait of a Sculptor [Laurence Edwards], 2024, oil on canvas

10.03.2026 15:51 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Here’s an idea that would enhance their curb appeal: use an angle grinder to add an β€œL” before every name/logo.

10.03.2026 14:48 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of Senator Tammy Baldwin

Photo of Senator Tammy Baldwin

The Cost of War

β€œPresident Trump has chosen – yes, chosen – to fund his war instead of lowering the cost of your health care, groceries, and gas.

Prices are rising because of Donald Trumpβ€˜s war, and he’s telling us that he couldn’t care less”

#Wisconsin #gas
Senator
Tammy Baldwin

10.03.2026 13:22 πŸ‘ 95 πŸ” 28 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

David, where was your photo taken?

10.03.2026 12:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Aww. Belated congratulations!

10.03.2026 12:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Federalism for thee but not for me.

10.03.2026 12:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ogle and his ilk ought to consult Thomas Jefferson's writings on this topic.

10.03.2026 12:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Nature will have the last word.

10.03.2026 12:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The moment a career in archaeology begins.

10.03.2026 12:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

HA!

10.03.2026 12:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is adept diplomacy.

10.03.2026 12:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Pro-democracy Iranians will likely hate the U.S. for a generation or more after this horrible fiasco.

10.03.2026 12:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Gorgeous way to start the day

10.03.2026 12:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The delicate beauty of a super tiny Mycena roseoflava. πŸ„πŸ’—

Photographed by @cyanesense [IG]

#nature #macrophotography #photography #fungi

10.03.2026 11:16 πŸ‘ 102 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Very nice

10.03.2026 11:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Very nicely cut, and very Guy Ritchie, trailer.

10.03.2026 11:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Sometimes you want to lure your nemesis into the catacombs for a perfectly innocent reason. Everyone's so paranoid these days

10.03.2026 11:11 πŸ‘ 114 πŸ” 33 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

Yes! Both Man Facing Southeast the Buckaroo Bonzai for me.

10.03.2026 11:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thousands of authors publish β€˜empty’ book in protest over AI using their work About 10,000 writers including Kazuo Ishiguro, Philippa Gregory and Richard Osman join copyright campaign

Generative AI is created from blatant, daylight robbery. These tech companies compete to steal creative people's work and livelihoods.

And when we do AI-assisted internet searches, we deprive the original websites and their contributors of our engagement and attention.
#AI

10.03.2026 11:17 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I took a look at more of her work. Like this, it's so dynamic and flowing, yet minutely meticulous. And I love her sense of environmental purpose.

10.03.2026 11:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

His fragile ego won't allow any sizes larger than his. There'll be a lot of people limping painfully around the White House.

09.03.2026 22:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

trump is desperate to get out of the Iranian fiasco with something he can call a win. He'd give in to almost anything putin claims will give trump what he needs.

09.03.2026 22:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1