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CoolMcCool

@Coolmccool@mastodon.au

Born in N. Ireland, now living in Australia. Into bush camping - see https://slowcamping.com.au/ and a new holistic view of how we integrate with our natural environment. Professional human-centred designer, service designer (MA Design Futures).

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Joined November 21, 2022

Human-centred design:

20+ Years experience in UX, HCD, working across Government, Corporate sectors. See https://designfutures.com.au/

Bush camping:

Enthusiastic bush camper, RVer. Wants to see a new respect for the bush. See https://slowcamping.com.au /

Australia:

Migrant to Australia. Now resident on the land of the Darkinjung people with respect to their elders past and present.

Nature:

Bird watcher, amateur naturalist. In awe of the incredible Australian landscape. https://www.inaturalist.org/people/coolmccool

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CoolMcCool @Coolmccool@mastodon.au · Jul 24, 2026

These two young Galahs were quiet when photographed, resting between feeding visits from their parents, but were usually atrociously noisy. Seen near Bowen, Qld. #birds #nature #photography #australia #wildlife #parrots

CoolMcCool @Coolmccool@mastodon.au · Jul 23, 2026

Beaut beetle which I noticed flying and which then landed in the grass at my feet. Managed to get some reasonable shots as it moved quite slowly and let me get quite close before flying off. Seen at Glen Erin near Bowen, Qld. Canon R10 and RF100-400 lens. Hand held, natural light. ID-ed on iNaturalist as Rhipicera mystacina. #nature #photography #australia #insects #macro #wildlife #beetles

CoolMcCool @Coolmccool@mastodon.au · Jul 08, 2026

Spangled Drongo. #birds #nature #australia #monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #australiangothic #gothic

CoolMcCool @Coolmccool@mastodon.au · Jul 04, 2026

Little yellow butterfly which I see often up and down the east coast. Usually always moving and quite shy, so hard to photograph. Captured with Canon R10 and RF100-400 lens. Seen in Clairview, Qld. #nature #photography #australia #insects #macro #wildlife

CoolMcCool @Coolmccool@mastodon.au · Dec 24, 2025

Replying to @stefan@stefanbohacek.online

@stefan@stefanbohacek.online @usefulchickadee@norcal.social Great work!

CoolMcCool @Coolmccool@mastodon.au · Aug 08, 2024

Replying to @davewalker@mastodon.social

@davewalker@mastodon.social That's it! Thanks so much!

CoolMcCool @Coolmccool@mastodon.au · Aug 08, 2024

Replying to @davewalker@mastodon.social

@davewalker@mastodon.social Your excellent work reminds me of another artist / cartoonist who used to have a regular column (many years ago) in the Observer Magazine, I think, called 'the elements of wisdom' - but I can't remember his name... Can anybody else? #cartoons #drawing #art #media

CoolMcCool @Coolmccool@mastodon.au · Aug 08, 2024

Replying to @davewalker@mastodon.social

@davewalker@mastodon.social Beautiful work.

CoolMcCool @Coolmccool@mastodon.au · Jan 16, 2024

Replying to @danilo@hachyderm.io

@danilo@hachyderm.io So much waste.

CoolMcCool @Coolmccool@mastodon.au · Sep 19, 2023

Replying to @fixatedpersonsunit@aus.social

@fixatedpersonsunit Yes, but isn't that new Apple mother nature ad so wonderful, blah, blah. Such wondrous story-telling, etc. etc. Actually, it makes me want to VOMIT.

CoolMcCool @Coolmccool@mastodon.au · Jan 12, 2023

Cory Doctorow -@pluralistic@mamot.fr is red hot again today on the challenges and possibilities of the #fediverse.
Doctorow channels @catvalente@mastodon.world and her essay on how popular social networks of the past have been destroyed: 'Stop Talking to Each Other and Start Buying Things: Three Decades of Survival in the Desert of Social Media'.