The Neo Luddite

@theneoluddite.bsky.social

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Chaotic good, carbon-based, Blerd. Admirer of photography & art. I re/post images that help me detox from this mad world. Life & Earth are beautiful. Enjoy this life, appreciate what we have, & help others. *Also, games & comics are pretty cool.*

Color phone pic taken in the late afternoon, facing west. Shows the tops of trees and buildings in the lower half in rusty glow. The upper half of the pic shows clear blue sky crossed by three wires. Two bluejays sit on the lowest wire. Each bird sits closer to the edge of the pic than to it's companion bird. The birds and wires look orange in the light.
Monochrome image of a Jo Zeigler mural painted on the side of a building in downtown Oakland. The mural depicts a human figure sitting sideways and holding a bird in its hand. The branches from a nearby tree partially obscures the building and make it look as if the bird is being pulled from the tree. The human figure is covered in a multitude of different patterns. Like I said, it's hella cool.
Black and white image of small tabby on a checkered shag rug. Image is taken from the front. Cat is in semi loaf position and gazing upwards placidly. She is high on catnip, evidence can be seen all over the rug.
Color photograph taken from the inside of a vehicle in traffic through the driver side window, over a fuzzy, hot pink steering wheel. Center of the window is a mural on the other side of the street depicting a stylized yellow dragon against a green background, beneath a dark red awning. The front part of a parked vehicle blocks a small portion of the dragon's tail.
Black and white image of a mature, black cat embraced by an unseen human admirer. He looks away from the camera because he abhors the theft of his likeness.
Image of a starkly lit staircase leading to a landing, at the bottom of which is a door that is slightly ajar. A white sign is affixed to the door, reading "No Alcohol Outside".
Black and white image of (East) Oakland, CA looking SE from a 9th story window. The bottom half of the image shows a mostly residential neighborhood nestled among trees along the foot of the Oakland hills, which are visible in the background. The upper portion of the image is a cloudy, early morning sky.
Black and white image of a mature yellow Lab sleepily looking down from where she's resting: blocking the top of a staircase.
Black and white photo of a building shot at an angle against a cloudless sky. The building features windows that alternate in vertical patterns of square windows with angular awnings and square windows set into a beveled surface.
Random box of broken dolls. Some are Barbies, most are Kens. No clothes. Some are missing arms, legs, heads or all three.
A line of Black Santa display figures in a variety of Santa-esque fits, standing on the top shelf at a CVS or Walgreens or something (I forgot which) in N Berkeley, CA.
Dark eyes in a blue face on the roof edge of a building overlooking the freeway in San Francisco, California. Bonus face to the left.
The crisscross of power lines viewed from below against an overcast sky filtered in pink and magenta hues.
Nearly colorless photo of the Pacifica coast, taken from the pier. The rocky shore is to the left, frothy waves to the right, and bright rivulets run horizontally from the rocks to the waves. In the distance to the left is a hillock which spills outward into the ocean and disappears beneath billowing gray clouds.
Black and white photo of the rusted rear bumper of a 1954 Chrysler Imperial parked diagonally on a driveway. There is a tarp over the car, cords tether the tarp to the bumper. The name Imperial is visible but illegible on the car's rear.
Black and white photo of the tops of the branches of leafless trees against a gray and overcast sky.
Black and white photo of a bus shelter surrounded by other structures. The graffiti are the letters "OS" with large, stylized drip marks painted underneath. The letters are set above a bench with metal slats.
Black and white photo of a tableau in the parking lot of auto body shop in Berkeley, California. Behind a chain link fence, next to a parked service truck, stands an open ladder about 20 ft tall. On the ground just behind the fence is a mannequin dressed as Mike Meyers from the Halloween movies. He holds a machete in his hand. Standing at the top of the ladder with arms by her side is a female mannequin, bald with a large single eye in the middle of her head. Palm trees are visible in the distance.
Color photo appears as monochrome. Waves approach the beach in Pacifica, California. The water in the foreground is white and frothy. In the distance are the cliffs and rocks beneath a solidly gray, overcast sky.
Monochrome photo of San Francisco shot through the supports of the Bay Bridge beneath a cloudless sky. Between the supports, the city skyline is visible, particularly the waterfront. The Transamerica pyramid can be seen in the background. A boat travels north in the Bay towards the piers, it leaves a long wake.
Crow on a blue and green tinged wooden fence. The crow looks like it's own silhouette.
Sandahl Bergman in the iconic 'Take Off With Us' dance scene from All That Jazz. She wears dance practice wear and an airline captain's hat while surrounded by other dancers on their knees.
Photo of the “Richmond Rosie” mural. Mural stands at 60ft tall and pays homage to the hardworking city of Richmond California. A little girl is represented in the center reading a Wendy the Welder book. Wendy the Welder and Rosie the Riveter were both iconic images created in Richmond to empower women during World War II. Designed by Andre Jahmora as part of the Bay Area Mural Project (BAMP).
Work in progress: An irredescent plastic purple novelty Halloween bowl shaped like a skull resting in a pair of tiny hands. Nail gems, powdered glitters, and beads in various colors adorn the face similar to a sugar skull. The crown of the skull is open and the edges decorated with gold beads and crystal teardrops. The teeth are dressed in white glitter, two of the teeth are in gold glitter and bejeweled with larger gems. The fingers are decorated with gold beads and gems to resemble rings. Golden flies with rhinestone wings rest upon the face, one clings to a finger.
Photo of mural along a vacant section of pavement scattered with golden leaves, beneath a blue autumn sky with high clouds. The mural depicts a Caribbean scene with female dancers in the foreground, drummers behind them, and green hills beneath a ruddy sky.
Throwback photo of Sophronia Marie (aka Sofie) the pewter tuxedo tabby. Here she rests upon a pillow embroidered with a nature scene depicting a bird with wings and feathers spread. Sleeping Sophie's paw is stretched out and seems to grasp at the bird's wing as if to pin it down.
Monochromatic photo showing a balcony of a Spanish style house with tile roof. Two pumpkins carved with dramatic facial expressions frame a skeleton leaning over the balcony's edge. The skeleton is apparently desperately engaged in preventing a second skeleton from falling to it's *death*? The two skeletons clutch one another by the hands. A giant arachnid looks on from one side of the house. Supervising the scene from the roof are a couple of hefty seagulls, a turbulent sky shows overhead.
Magenta tinged image showing the exterior of a building shot at an angle emphasizing the variety of window shapes in late afternoon shadow.
Black and white medium shot of San Francisco high rise buildings against a clear and cloudless sky.
Black and white photo of a seagull enjoying the ocean air while perching atop the remnants of a concrete pipe support embedded in the sand. A sign attached to the side of the structure reads: "KEEP OFF THIS STRUCTURE". Frothy waves lap at the supports.
One minute video of the Pacifica shore adjacent to the pier. Overcast sky, birds patrolling, waves caressing beach, fog shrouded hills in distance. Can't vouch for audio quality however.
Color photo of Ma'at the Yellow Labrador dressed and ready for mayhem. She is wearing her purple tutu and shiny red devil horns with fluffy black feathers at the base. Ma'at can hear a bag of chips open from the length of a football field, she gazes beseechingly at the camera because she knew I had Cheetos.
Black and white photo of a cartoon cutout of a squirrel affixed to a porch post. A skeleton is posed on the porch and waves hello in the foreground.
Throwback black and white photo of Sofie, a pewter tuxedo tabby with white cravat. She's wearing a party hat at a jaunty angle but has an expression on her face that betrays her contempt for fashion.
Moss-covered fence bordering a road which isn't in frame. The moss on the fence is a mustard hue, offset by the drab naked wood of the fence. The color of the moss is accentuated by the contrast of the red leaves on the ground and the brilliantly green leaves on one tree growing above. In the background the sky shows itself in sherbet colors.
Black and white photo of a decorative mural containing symbols of stylized flowers and crosses encircled by circles and circles marking the cardinal points.
Portly T-Rex wearing a blue long sleeve top with white polka dots and orange and blue trousers. The T-Rex carries a valice proudly down the street as she returns from the night's escapades. She strolls straight into downtown without showering, to start her business day. The shower cap is an affectation. She does have one cankle that might be of medical concern, but it's probably from the prawns last night.
Black and white photo of a circular mirror, with ornate frame, in the garden. The mirror reflects more garden items. Surrounding the mirror are weeds, the leaves of calla lilies, and a jar containing a dead plant.
In the foreground the city glows in vibrant coral hues beneath a gray and brooding sky. The hills rest in a dark band between city and sky. The light colored structure in the middle of the hills is the Mormon Temple.
Monochrome closeup of the bellend of a free joke sex toy given out at the Folsom St Fair this year in SF. The toy has a cartoon face molded and printed with a goofy expression. It is slightly out of focus. In focus in the background is a sticker of a cartoon mouse wearing some sort of uniform. The sticker looks like it's intentionally photo bombing the toy.
Maoi sculpture positioned along a walkway in front of an intensely persimmon colored building. Green plants attend on one side, the shade of a tree mottles the ground in shades of lilac and purple.
Photo of an acrylic painting of Mothra on take off or landing. Human well-wishers in foreground, high rise buildings in background. Photo was taken at an angle due to furniture.
Black and tan Chihuahua wearing a pink jacket and a blue and silver party hat smiles for the camera. Next to her on the sofa, a yellow Lab looks off to the side.
Black and white photo of small white dog gazing up with rapt attention.
Young terrier peering from behind a gate. In the background are outdoor play amenities. In the foreground are the edges of banners tethered to the fence which shade the dog's face.
B&W photo of a middle aged lady pug, sitting on a sofa and looking directly at the camera
Photo of a yellow Lab lying on her back on a bed with her legs gapped open and her nether regions pointed towards the camera. Blocking her naughty bits from view is a screen of a laptop which has a full screen image of a tunnel.
The inimitable Sophia Cat's last boudoir shoot. Elegant pewter tuxedo cat with white v-neck and jade eyes, photographed in monochrome by an ardent admirer.
Black and white image of a thrift shop display of various items. Featured among them is plate commemorating Queen Elizabeth's 'Diamond Jubilee', a hexagonal mirror, and a jewelry holder in the form of a headless, armless mannequin in a form fitting gown. Black metal jewelry prongs ooze from the arms and neck.
Photo of a price sticker on a rib steak "value pack" selling for $25.49 per pound at Safeway. Two steaks in the package, 3.37 lbs. with a total price of $85.90.
Feisty black and tan Chihuahua posing in a tiny sombrero.
Black and white image showcasing the nightmarishly beautiful chaos of the children's reading section at Dollar General.
By far my favorite Sophie of all time, a fine as hell pewter tuxedo cat with peridot eyes. Here she reclines, stretching out one of her infamous white paws to bat the lens away because "no paparazzi, dammit!"
Black and White photo of a stuffed toy looking out of a second story window over San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA.
Photo of ticket for a Nelson Mandela appearance at the Oakland Coliseum as part of his world tour after his prison release in 1990. Bonnie Raitt and BDP were among musical guests.
Black and white, macro photo of a calla lily's center.