Richard Lewis

@z3r0gravitas.bsky.social

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Extropian sci/tech geek. Improving moderate #MEcfs, #non24-hour sleep. #ADHD-PI, #AuDHD, #dyslexic. "ZeroGravitas" in PC gaming. He/him. 42. Please correct me. https://linktr.ee/ZeroGravitas

Side view of a Red Admiral butterfly with closed wings resting on a plant stem, showing its mottled underside pattern.
Red Admiral butterfly with folded wings perched on a blooming white rose.
Profile view of a Red Admiral butterfly displaying bright orange and white wing markings on a green leaf.
Screenshot from tl;dr news
Graph of the world's largest oil reserves, with China massively on top.
Profile view of a bumblebee (Bombus species) resting on a cluster of small white Hebe flowers, contrasting with the plant's small, oval green leaves.
Macro phone shot of a bumblebee foraging among the dense, bright yellow stamens of a large white Rugosa rose.
A bumblebee (Bombus species) hanging vertically by its legs beneath a cluster of star-shaped, white and pink Deutzia blossoms to reach the nectar.
A bumblebee (Bombus species) foraging upside down on pale pink and white Deutzia flowers against a blurred green background.
A side-profile of a White-tailed or Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus lucorum or terrestris), clearly displaying its yellow bands and white tail, feeding inside a white Mock Orange (Philadelphus) blossom.
White-tailed or Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus lucorum or terrestris) diving headfirst into a white Mock Orange (Philadelphus) flower, with mostly its white-tipped abdomen and splayed wings visible.
A top-down, close-up view of a bumblebee—likely a Common Carder Bee (Bombus pascuorum) due to its ginger-brown thorax and yellowish abdomen—foraging on a broad cluster of small white flowers. The plant is an umbellifer, possibly Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium) or a similar species. The background is a bright, completely blurred out green.
A top-down, close-up view of a bumblebee—likely a Common Carder Bee (Bombus pascuorum) due to its ginger-brown thorax and yellowish abdomen—foraging on a broad cluster of small white flowers. The plant is an umbellifer, possibly Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium) or a similar species. The background is a bright, completely blurred out green.
Grasses in beige and green soft focus.
A detailed, vertical close-up of a single wild grass seed head set against a dark, blurred background.
A field of tall wild grass (by a drainage pond) illuminated by warm, golden backlight against a dark, soft-focus background.
A Stock Dove standing in bright green grass, viewed in profile facing left. The bird features smooth bluish-grey plumage, a striking iridescent green patch on the side of its neck, a distinctively dark eye, and short black markings on its folded wings.
Left to right: Sparrowhawk, Swift, House Martin..?
A Common Swift soaring through a bright blue sky. Viewed from below, the dark bird perfectly displays its long, crescent-shaped wings and short, slightly forked tail.
Backlit silhouette of a Common Buzzard soaring against a bright white sky. The bird is banking slightly to the right, highlighting its broad wings, fingered wingtips, and short, fan-shaped tail.
A close-up of a rook perched against a blurred green background, showing its glossy black feathers and distinct bare, greyish-white skin at the base of its beak.
A black and white tuxedo cat lying down comfortably on a paved ground surface. In the background, large dark gray and green wheelie bins are visible.
Tuxedo cat with white chest, whiskers, and a collar sitting alert in tall green grass behind a wooden fence slat, gazing to the left with yellow eyes.
A close-up portrait of a white domestic cat with dark tabby patches on its head and back. The cat is sitting uprighton an old table in tall grass and weeds, staring directly into the camera with a calm expression.
Rear view of a soaking wet Goldcrest perched on the rim of a dark bird bath. The tiny bird is shown from behind with its olive-green feathers completely ruffled from bathing, a bright yellow patch visible on its crown, and one small foot raised against a soft green background.
Close-up profile of a tiny, damp Goldcrest perched on the rim of a bird bath. The bird is facing left, showing its olive-green plumage, large dark eye, and a striking flash of bright yellow feathers on its crest against a soft, green background.
Rear view of a European Greenfinch looking over its right shoulder, perched on a dark metal rail. The photo beautifully captures the intricate gray, black, and bright yellow feather patterns across its back, wings, and tail.
Close-up profile of a European Greenfinch perched on a dark metal curved structure against a black background. The bird is facing left, leaning forward, showcasing its olive-green feathers and bright yellow highlights on its wing.
A close-up side profile of a Eurasian jay walking across a patchy grass and dirt ground. The bird faces left, showcasing its pale blue eye, black beak, and the striking blue-and-black checkered pattern on its wing.
A Eurasian jay stands on a vibrant green lawn, in front of a bird feeder poll, tilting its head to look directly at the camera. Its distinctive pinkish-brown body, black mustache stripe, and bright blue barred wing patch are sharply in focus.
Red kite comes up behind a sheepish looking black carrion crow, against a deep blue sky...
Description: A colourful but very slightly blurred shot of a Red Kite banking gracefully in flight against a light blue and soft cloud sky. Setting sun lighting up its rich rufous-brown plumage, signature deeply forked tail, and the distinct white and black barred patterns on the underside of its wide wings. Note: my best Kite shot to date. I'm pleased I nailed the exposure compensation (vs bright sky). But shutter speed could have done with beng 1/2000, instead of 1/1000, and maybe deeper depth of focus could have compensation for the poor AF on my old D5100.
365 day graph from my self-tracking spreadsheet. Which I've still been maintaining and using to debug little wrong turns and issues. Productivity (blue) up above 4 from an average of around 2, a couple years ago. Crash hours (red) unfairly higher, as my expectations and daily rhythms changed. Iit used to only count hours of slump between breakfast and dinner (max 5). But that period is now shorter and I count any time of day, including after dinners, which use to be a given, but now I can work through, which I'm at my best.
Top graph: Pace points. Sat 13th ride made a small bump in an otherwise low few days of heat rate (blue below 9 points). Biggest spikes are typically from either major house cleaning or moderate extra chores on top of interpersonal stress. Bottom graph: Resting heart rate on get-up. Been a bit higher in the heat (this week) and with some stress. Otherwise steady 60bpm (awake), 52bpm in sleep (Fitbit).
A close-up vertical shot of light purple catmint (Nepeta) flowers in bloom. The delicate blossoms grow in clusters along a slender green central stem, set against a smooth, vibrant green background.
A wide shot of a long, narrow green grass pathway cutting through thick lines of bushes and trees. A single Eurasian magpie stands in the center of the grassy path, which is dotted with tiny white and yellow wildflowers.
A close-up vertical shot of a fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium) flower spike. Bright pinkish-purple blossoms open outwards up the length of a thick green central stem, showing delicate white stamens.
A vertical close-up shot of several tall, spiky flower heads of spiked speedwell (Veronica spicata). The densely packed spikes feature bright violet-blue blossoms at the bottom, tapering into fuzzy, yellowish-green unopened buds at the very top.
A macro shot of a single white bindweed flower speckled with fresh raindrops. The trumpet-shaped bloom is fully open, revealing a pale yellow center, while a long, tightly wound white and pink bud points upward on the left against a blurred green background.
A close-up, vertical shot of a cluster of white bindweed flowers blooming amidst lush green leaves. The trumpet-shaped blossoms open in different directions, alongside a few tightly spiraled, unopened flower buds with reddish-brown bases.
A close-up, vertical shot of a tall purple Purple toadflax in full bloom and very wet. The main central stalk is covered in small, vibrant purple blossoms, surrounded by several smaller budding stems, all set against a softly blurred purple and green field.
A close-up, shallow depth-of-field shot focusing on a tall flower stalk of a Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina) plant. Small, vibrant purple blossoms peak out from the thick, fuzzy, pale-green and white woolly stem. Two similar stalks are visible blurred in the background.
A macro shot focusing on a single, vibrant magenta Rose Campion flower glistening with fresh raindrops, including one large clear water droplet balancing on a petal. The flower shows a spiraled pattern of lines radiating from the center. Another identical flower sits softly blurred directly behind it.
A close-up of a cluster of deep violet-blue bellflowers (Campanula) dripping with raindrops. The delicate, bell-shaped petals hang downwards from a green stem, with a soft, out-of-focus background of red and white garden flowers.
A close-up of a blanket flower (Gaillardia) covered in fresh raindrops. The flower features a prominent, dark reddish-purple center disk surrounded by petals that blend from deep red to bright yellow at the tips. It is flanked by vertical stalks of unopened green and white flower buds.
A low-angle macro shot of a garden snail crawling from left to right across a pale, textured path (to a drainage pond). The snail has a textured, greyish-beige body with its upper tentacles extended upward, carrying a rounded, glossy brown shell with dark patterned swirls. The background is softly blurred.
A close-up of four juvenile starlings huddled tightly together in a row on top of a light-colored wooden fence. The young birds have uniform grey-brown feathers and dark beaks, set against a softly blurred green background. Poor focus, but they were very flighty and didn't let me get any closer. Spot the adult hidden in the middle!
A close-up, sharp profile shot of an adult male Eurasian blackbird perched on a rough, weathered tree branch. The bird has jet-black feathers, a striking bright orange beak, and a distinct orange ring around its dark eye. The background is a soft, blurred green.
A close-up of a juvenile blackbird perched on an ornate, grey metal bird feeder. The young bird has fluffy, warm brown plumage heavily speckled with darker spots, and its beak is wide open as if calling out.
A European goldfinch facing left, perched on a green wire bird feeder structure. It grips a vertical wire loop with its foot, showcasing its white underparts, tan back, red face, and bright yellow wing flash.
An adult European goldfinch perched atop the spiky green crown of a monkey puzzle tree branch. The bird has its characteristic bright red face, white cheeks, a tan back, and a striking yellow stripe on its black wing.
A profile view of an adult coal tit perched atop the spiky green tip of a monkey puzzle tree branch. The bird faces right, showcasing its distinctive black cap and bib, prominent white cheek patches, and olive-grey body against a bright, soft-focused background.
A front-facing shot of a tiny, fluffy coal tit fledgling perched inside the sharp, spiky leaves of a monkey puzzle tree. The young bird has a dark grey crown, a soft grey-white breast, and is looking directly forward, framed by the green spikes.
Detailed close-up telephoto shot of a juvenile blue tit perched I'm the metal arm of an ornate feeder tree. It's head is slightly cocked, looking towards camera, big blurry balls of green and white light in the background.
Knackered! A front-facing, close-up shot of an adult blue tit looking to its left. Its feathers appear extremely scruffy, with huge gaps in its yellow breast and blue-and-white head pattern.
A close-up of an adult Eurasian blue tit peering out from the circular entrance hole of a white birdhouse. The bird has a vibrant yellow breast, white cheeks, and a blue-and-black pattern around its eyes and head.
An action shot of a European robin mid-flight, clinging with stretched legs to a wire bird feeder containing suet fat balls. The bird has one wing fully extended to balance itself against a soft green background. Part of another feeder with a blue tit is visible on the right.
A close-up of a European robin perched on a curved metal fence structure. The bird is facing slightly left, holding a small grub or mealworm tightly in its beak. The background is a solid, dark green blur.
A close-up, sharp photograph of a European robin perched on a weathered, blue-painted parrot, against a soft green background. The bird is facing right, showing off its round body, bright orange breast, gray-brown upperparts, and a prominent, glossy black eye.