667 per centimeter

Versatile yet simple, the black M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 II Lens from OM System is an IPX1-rated 50mm equivalent prime for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. Its normal field of view is complemented by a fast f/1.8 maximum aperture for controlling depth of field and producing selective focus effects, and it also benefits working in difficult lighting conditions. Two aspherical elements with ZERO coating are used in the optical design to help reduce spherical aberrations in order to achieve a high degree of sharpness, and these elements also help to reduce the overall size and weight of the lens. Additionally, a Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) autofocus system is employed to deliver quick, quiet, and precise focusing performance to suit both video and photo applications.

Sample photos:

Polytrichum sporophytes.

I also have a collection of photos, mostly of bryophytes, on Flickr.

OM Systems OM5 camera with OM System M.Zuiko 90mm macro and non-macro 1:3.5 digital lens. Also used M.Zuiko 40mm-150mm 1:4 zoom macro, and Mitakon Zhongyi 20mm f/2 4.5x Super Macro Lens for Micro Four Thirds.

Most of these are also stored in the author’s Flickr photostream.

A new lens for macrophotography, an OM Systems M.Zuiko ED40-150mm F4.0 PRO.

(Inspired by a post and report of the same title by Bill McKibben.)

Yes they can.

Time lapse proof of extreme ice loss. TED Talk by James Balog.

The “D.O.G.E.” asked federal employees to report “what they did last week” per this summary:

Musk Email Prompts Weather Agency to Compile Nonresponders List

This included NOAA and the National Weather Service.

Naturally an employee being considered for termination and knowing that was a consideration might not trust the process of termination to be done consistently, fairly, and objectively.  Some of these positions involve highly technical data and demand good skill at using it. Even if that were appreciated it might not affect outcomes.

So, why not comply as requested but answer with the highly technical language appropriate to the meteorological skill rather than in a form which members of D.O.G.E. are likely to understand And refuse to provide any additional explanation. What’s the worst that can happen? Sure, termination, but the alternative is working with little chance of advancement or any appreciation for a group of people whose leader thinks forecasting the path of a hurricane is simply a matter of drawing lines on an easel. And the same group and leader believe anthropomorphic climate change is bupcus, and not caused by human mediated emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels.

What’s there to lose?

The loss came in part today: 880 NWS workers fired.

Senator Cantwell statement.

It’s not NOAA, but it seems the same folks are trying to do similar things with EPA, and not knowing what exactly they want to do, or the difference between people and money,

The place I worked and photographed a lot, all macrophotography of mosses.

Powisset Brook in Hale Reservation.

Some more photos of mine.

The New York Times.