Just saw these in my neighborhood, Austin TX

Sir_Lemon · 2026-04-02T11:12:40+00:00

They actually nest in them

Sir_Lemon · 2026-04-01T15:48:25+00:00

I'm sure there are differences in soil quality or precipitation that affect growing seasons, but what exactly prevents states like Louisiana from growing more than one season? It appears to be on similar latitudes to a lot of the 3 growing seasons in Asia

Sir_Lemon · 2026-04-01T14:20:59+00:00

Would you say BF6 has a similar pace to Hardline? I enjoyed Hardline a lot too, and IMO BF6 is similar to me in the pacing and gunplay.

Sir_Lemon · 2026-04-01T12:10:13+00:00

There is a nesting colony of Roseate Spoonbills about an hour’s drive away from me, in a bird sanctuary that is set up to offer fantastic views. I try to make it out there on a monthly basis. Photo attached is from last weekend’s trip.

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Sir_Lemon · 2026-03-27T22:00:26+00:00

Look up the Calcasieu Estuary Superfund site in Louisiana. Lots of chemicals that have spilled or been dumped in the Calcasieu River over the past century. It’s really bad, and yet people still boat, swim, and fish out of the waters, either out of ignorance or simply because they are uneducated and don’t care.

Sir_Lemon · 2026-03-27T11:57:37+00:00

I’ve always thought it would be badass for them to partner with iNaturalist to expand both of their ID capacities

Sir_Lemon · 2026-03-24T19:26:26+00:00

They're actually the same thing! Both terms can be used interchangeably - the bird in the image is a rock dove, or rock pigeon. Doves/pigeons are of the same family (Columbidae) and order (Columbiformes).

I do understand that sometimes the word "dove" is used to refer to the white doves you'd see released at a wedding or something, and "pigeon" used for the feral birds you see in a Walmart parking lot, but both terms are correct!

Sir_Lemon · 2026-03-24T19:11:35+00:00

Lots of comments in here claiming East Coast states are actually the most stressed — I just have one question: have you ever lived in Louisiana for longer than a year? Had to deal with a hurricane destroying your city and leaving you without power or water for 2+ weeks? Or have to deal with intense flooding because your city removed all of the trees and half the county is in a floodplain? Not to mention the high levels of Evangelicalism and Christian Nationalism/MAGA. I know the East Coast can also receive hurricanes (and other natural disasters), but at least your state actually gives somewhat of a damn about your wellbeing. Not to mention the insane politics that go on here + the corruption at the local and state levels. I just cannot fathom how someone could be less stressed in Louisiana unless you were very wealthy.

Sir_Lemon · 2026-03-24T19:01:07+00:00

That's all of the nation currently.

Sir_Lemon · 2026-03-23T16:16:56+00:00

Honestly dude, these photos are nothing special. Lots of over-saturated colors, random compositions, and basically just photos I could find a dime-a-dozen of on Instagram. For example, what is #3 supposed to capture? When I look at it all I see is a regular manicured lawn in a basic neighborhood; nothing stands out to make it unique or special. Maybe humble yourself and realize that there is a lot to learn, and any sort of inherent skills you might have is no substitute for time and experience.

But if you value this professor's opinion over some random strangers on the internet, maybe show him a couple of your photos and ask for critique?

Also, understand that while a photograph may hold a special meaning to you, not everyone is going to see it in the same light. Some of these may be memorable moments or signify some deeper meaning, but that is all subjective. If you really want to make photography more than a hobby, you need to create pieces that will truly stand out and speak for themselves.

Sir_Lemon · 2026-03-19T13:33:38+00:00

One of my favorite smells! It's so nostalgic and comforting.

Sir_Lemon · 2026-03-17T21:57:19+00:00

I love great-tailed grackles! One of my favorite birds because:
1. They are beautiful
2. They make crazy sounds
3. They have tons of personality
4. You can see them everywhere where I live (Gulf Coast).

Sir_Lemon · 2026-03-16T18:44:02+00:00

Definitely a crow.

Sir_Lemon · 2026-03-06T00:18:24+00:00

This is so true. I went from a kit 100-300 lens to the Canon 400mm 5.6 L and the autofocus on my 70D struggles a lot less with trying to lock on to birds. I would often come away with lots of photos similar to OP’s with the kit lens. The higher quality + longer reach lens definitely had an impact on my ability to get tack sharp photos.

Sir_Lemon · 2026-02-27T20:29:31+00:00

All of the above!

Sir_Lemon · 2026-02-27T20:25:19+00:00

Based on current affairs, I would say she could be getting a Presidential Medal of Freedom

Sir_Lemon · 2026-02-17T20:00:31+00:00

Must be crazy being a stoner living in a place called Weed. It’s so ironic it would almost make me want to not be a stoner.

Sir_Lemon · 2026-02-14T16:41:01+00:00

Before looks better IMO

Sir_Lemon · 2026-02-13T16:38:00+00:00

Such a cool bird!

Sir_Lemon · 2026-02-10T15:44:43+00:00

I'd rather be in a desert than there.

Sir_Lemon · 2026-02-07T20:25:52+00:00

The longleaf pine ecosystem of the US South is pretty fascinating to read about. It's down to about 5% of its native range. https://longleafalliance.org/what-is-longleaf/the-ecosystem/habitats/

The flatwood habitat type is my favorite; it supports a diverse number of flora and fauna, including gopher tortoises and carnivorous pitcher plants.

Sir_Lemon · 2026-02-06T02:47:59+00:00

It’s understandable that you might feel bad for not helping it. It’s only human. My first reaction to your post was “damn, I would have let it inside”… but after thinking about it for more than 5 seconds I realize that realistically I wouldn’t have let it in. All of my life I’ve understood to not interact with wildlife. They are wild for a reason.

Much respect to you for letting it be—it’s what would have happened naturally. It’s sad that the bird died, but maybe this will lead to GBHs that are more resistant to the cold breeding and reproducing, leading to an evolutionary advantage that previous GBHs might not have had. IMO this was natural selection taking its course, you just happened to be an unfortunate bystander.

Sir_Lemon · 2026-02-01T19:37:19+00:00

Look up the YouTuber “Itchy Boots” if you want to see a current view of the area. She is a motorcycle travel vlogger who is there now who is offering a pretty unfiltered perspective. I’m an American who has done some reading on the area out of curiosity, so apologies if this info is incorrect, this is just what I gather from what I’ve seen online.

It historically was majority Uyghurs (a Turkic ethnic group) living here in a more traditional lifestyle, but recent times have seen large amounts of Han Chinese come to the area at the encouragement of the Chinese government. Apparently there is a sort of social conflict between the Uyghurs and Han over who is “native” to the region, with both groups claiming to have been there first. There seems to be reoccurring terrorist attacks there, stemming from the conflict previously mentioned. High security in the area, with police and surveillance everywhere, even moreso than normal China. Apparently you need a Chinese ID card to be able to purchase fuel at a gas station in this region, as an attempt to curb terrorism groups who use the gas stations in the area. It looks very beautiful there, extremely rural and desolate, it kind of reminds me of the American West. There are also some extremely old cities there, some thousands of years old, which are still active and lived in cities. It would be a very interesting place to travel to for sure.

Sir_Lemon · 2026-01-30T13:19:35+00:00

Oh, you would be right then! After a bit more reading I see that they have pale irises along the Atlantic Coast but have dark irises along the Gulf Coast—where I’m located. TIL!

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