Teach Honest History

Cliftographer@mindly.social

<p>Retired software engineer living in Virginia, USA, happily married, wildlife photography (mostly birds) is my main hobby. I support democracy and embrace diversity. I believe it is essential we teach honest history - the glorious & good as well as the ugly & evil. All photos mine except reposts</p>

Posts

Post #4168965
Celebrating 72 trips 'round ole Sol today. For no particular reason, here are two photos of an Eastern ribbon #snake. Alexandria, Virginia, USA 24-July-2026. #herps #snakes #wildlifephotography
Post #3871570
When MAGA sends their #ICE agents, they aren’t sending their best. They are sending people with a history of violence and mental health problems. #MAINE #USAPOL https://apnews.com/article/ice-david-brouillette-johan-guerrero-maine-shooting-dbc30d6d59e2a95fb470afc188e125c6
Post #2500254
"Plunging talons of death". Not something you ever want to see if you are a fish. Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria, Virginia, USA 12-May-2026. #birds #osprey #birdphotography #naturephotography
Post #2496751
When they said &quot;The South shall rise again&quot; I never thought it would be the U.S. Supreme Court leading the charge. It sickens me to see how far the #USA has fallen and how rapidly it is regressing. #SCOTUS #politics #USApol #Louisiana
Post #990652
For a moment&#39;s respite from the insanity, noise, and confusion of life, please gaze upon this eastern bluebird. Repeat as needed. Algonkian Regional Park, Sterling, Virginia, USA 7-Apr-2026. #birds #birdphotography #naturephotography
Post #900999
Ma and Pa osprey hanging out at the nest. That&#39;s Pa on the left and Ma on the right if my Googled osprey lore is correct. I suspect there may be some baby osprey down in the nest, but I never saw them. Alexandria, Virginia, USA 31-MAR-2026. #birds #birdphotography #naturephotography
Post #765623
If ever there is a day when I tire of seeing and photographing wood ducks, you can just shoot me because clearly my soul has already left my body. Lake Fairfax Park, Reston, Virginia, USA 24-MAR-2026. #birds #birdphotography #naturephotography
Post #486728
Ring-billed gull in flight, Burke Lake Park, Burke, Virginia, USA, 28FEB2026. #Nikon #Z8 with 500PF lens. This is an extreme crop, but all I&#39;ve done is some minor adjustments in LrC + a little sharpening in Topaz. The light was very good. First time I&#39;ve seen the red around the eyes and the red &#39;lips&#39;. #birds #birdphotography #naturephotography