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@mickpic.bsky.socialOct 4, 2026, 4:48 PM

Last day for #AlphabetChallenge of #WeekMforMachinery
"I might as well toss in another #31daysofhalloween. I used to make props for no budget films. Examples: 'hack punk' and making a deamon crawl on the ceiling of her trap." -mick
#MickPic #MickProps #IndieFilms #GreenScreen

The selected region shows a collage with electronic parts, a disassembled laptop on a workbench, a circuit board mounted to a wall, and dark or surreal artistic graphics with text reading "The Devil Knows His Own." The green tape is where images would be inserted electronically later. cluttered workbench featuring disassembled electronics, including a deconstructed laptop with an overlaid "X" mark, circuit boards, and other tech components. an electronic control board or power inverter assembly with visible capacitors, wiring, and a mounted controller daughterboard, closely resembling a Whirlpool Refrigerator Inverter Control Board. dark, eerie room from the survival horror movie, featuring padded walls marked with crosses and the word "HELP," along with an open book on the floor in the dim light promotional artwork and scenes from the psychological indie horror film The Devil Knows His Own (2013)
@mickpic.bsky.socialOct 4, 2026, 1:24 PM

#31DaysOfHalloween #StunDay
"I almost forgot our other Most important hashtag for October. This was on the great trip we took down to San Francisco- art to Alcatraz to Redwoods. The sculpture is called The Nest." -mick
#Photography #MickPic #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #California #Museums

The image shows a large steel spider sculpture with long, spindly legs and a layered body. This is The Nest (1994) by the French-American artist Louise Bourgeois, which is part of the collection at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA). Bourgeois created her iconic spider sculptures later in her life, using the spider as a complex symbol representing protection, maternity, and fragility.
@mickpic.bsky.socialOct 3, 2026, 10:53 PM

#BlueskyArtShow #3rdPlace
"Like Calvin said, that's a tough one. Ocean sunset? Mountains? Wooded trail? Mountain And a wooded trail? All good and all great. Work and home so I can do these. Home is always the end of the trail." - mick
#Photography #MickPic #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #Trail

Four panel picture. The image shows a collage of nature scenes, with the top-right panel prominently featuring the towering granite cliffs and pine forests of Yosemite National Park in California. The 1st image panel shows a dramatic ocean sunset or sunrise with a glowing golden sky and dark, heavy clouds hovering above a calm sea. • Time of day: Golden hour, either at sunrise or sunset. • Key feature: Bright sunlight breaking through the top edges of a large cloud bank over the horizon. • Setting: A coastal or ocean view with dark silhouettes along the lower left edge. The 3rd selected region shows a lush, moss-draped temperate rainforest trail with towering evergreen trees and fallen logs, characteristic of the Pacific Northwest, such as the Olympic National Park or Quinault Rainforest in Washington The 4th selected panel shows a sunny alpine view with evergreen trees framing a snowy mountain peak in the Mount Baker area of the Cascade Range in Washington.
@mickpic.bsky.socialOct 3, 2026, 5:41 PM

#Blueskyartshow, by #MrCalvin
"Hmm, #3rdPlace? That's a tough one. We don't rank like People do. Obviously, My Person was 1st. The Man was fun, and The Guy was food and parks, so both a close 2nd. Being with them all was #1. Oh, still not an answer. Which is the answer. Zen!"
#Calvin #Dogs #MickPic

The image shows a large, tan mixed-breed dog with a dark muzzle that appears consistent with a Labrador Belgian mix, spending time with its owners indoors and at the beach. Belgian Malinois-Labrador mix, often called a "Belgiador," is a high-energy, intelligent, and loyal hybrid, blending the intense work ethic of a Malinois with the friendly, driven nature of a Labrador. They typically weigh 40–80 lbs and require substantial daily mental and physical stimulation to prevent destructive boredom. These dogs are highly trainable, often suiting active owners, search and rescue, or protection roles, but they require consistent, firm, and early training due to their potential for high-drive, protective, or intense behavior.
@mickpic.bsky.socialOct 3, 2026, 3:39 PM

#BlueSkyArtShow #3rdPlace
"I guess the timing was right for this one. My very own original goth lady took my to a tribute band concert last night, and I was Not the oldest one there!" -mick
#31daysofhalloween too! #Photography #MickPic #PNW #WCK #ECK #Oregon #Goth #Glam #MissionTheater

Four photos: 1st shoes my better half in original goth uniform- black dress and combat boots. 2nd: tribute band, Constant Debauchery. 3rd: tribute band, Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me. 4th: various goth folk on the dance floor with my better half never having forgotten the moves.
@mickpic.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 9:43 PM

#ForestFriday #AlphabetChallenge #WeekMforMachinery
"Man makes the machines that cut the trees, pave the roads, and build the cars; but in the end, the forest wins. The Forest always wins." -mick
#Photography #MickPic #PNW #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #WashingtonState

The image shows an old, heavily moss-covered vintage car abandoned in a dense forest, widely photographed near Index, Washington
@mickpic.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 3:46 PM

#ForestFriday
"If thunder were a tree, it would be a Redwood. A deep, rolling crescendo you feel in your bones, your soul. The stump of a Redwood is that thunder far in the distance you're not certain you heard, but is ever present." -mick
#Photography #MickPic #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips

The image shows a lush old-growth forest featuring towering coast redwood trees (Sequoia sempervirens) with reddish-brown, fibrous bark, a large mossy root burl or fallen stump in the center, and a dense undergrowth of vibrant green sword ferns.
@mickpic.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 2:01 AM

#PalacesAndGardens #ItsAJungleOutThere
"How about a jungle IN there. An actual rain forest inside the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, California. Yes, humidity and temperature are kept accordingly. An airlock door leads to."
#Photography #MickPic #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips

The image shows a butterfly feeding station with orange slices in the rainforest exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, California The image shows the interior glass dome and lighting fixtures of the Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, CaliforniaThis image shows the view from the spiral walkway inside the Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, CaliforniaThe selected region shows a Blue-and-yellow macaw (Ara ararauna), featuring vibrant blue upperparts and bright golden-yellow underparts perched on a branch.
@mickpic.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 6:28 PM

#FourPhotosOneMonth
"A month in four photos.
September 2026. Flowers, silly pun, a wooded path, and a full moon to top it off." -mick
#Photography #MickPic #PNW #WCK #ECK #CloseToHome #Oregon #CalvinsGarden

The collage shows a white morning glory or hedge bindweed flower, a label for Murray's Whiskey Maple Gouda cheese, a wooded path, and a full moon at night.
@mickpic.bsky.socialSep 30, 2026, 7:35 PM

#TisWHATseason?
"Really? Really?!? We just wanted October, guys. Was that too much to ask? Oh, well. At least the Yule tree is still ours. By the way: Frosty was a golem." -mick
#Photography #MickPic #PNW #WCK #ECK #WitchSky #Oregon

The image displays seasonal holiday displays featuring various animated and lighted decorations, including Halloween animatronics like a skeleton DJ and a cotton candy vendor, alongside Christmas displays with classic figures like Santa Claus and snowmen.
@mickpic.bsky.socialSep 30, 2026, 1:05 PM

Discarded for #AlphabetChallenge theme of #WeekMforMachinery
"A road trip throwback. The irony was not lost to me, seeing icons of travel past, emptied and rusted, their passengers having moved on. Sentinels, monuments. Do they remember?" -mick
#Photography #MickPic #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips

The image shows a row of heavily rusted, vintage passenger cars and sedans parked in a salvage yard outdoors under a bright blue sky. Features of the Vehicles • Heavy Rust: The bodies, fenders, and roofs are covered in deep reddish-brown corrosion and patina from years of exposure to the elements. • Missing Components: Most of the vehicles lack glass, interiors, and tires, leaving only the bare metal frames and shells. • Classic Styling: The lined-up sedans feature the rounded hood lines and distinct body styles characteristic of mid-20th-century American automobiles.
@mickpic.bsky.socialSep 30, 2026, 12:43 PM

#7SyllableSentence
#7SyllableSquad
#Jump

Not a jump if you don't land.

#MickPic #MrCalvin 🌈

Shows a Labrador Belgian mix at the beach in a mid-leap run that makes it look like he is flying. He probably was. Belgian Malinois-Labrador mix, often called a "Belgiador," is a high-energy, intelligent, and loyal hybrid, blending the intense work ethic of a Malinois with the friendly, driven nature of a Labrador. They typically weigh 40–80 lbs and require substantial daily mental and physical stimulation to prevent destructive boredom. These dogs are highly trainable, often suiting active owners, search and rescue, or protection roles, but they require consistent, firm, and early training due to their potential for high-drive, protective, or intense behavior
@mickpic.bsky.socialSep 30, 2026, 2:38 AM

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekMforMachinery
"How about an eating machine made from machines? This is at Ripley's Museum from our visit to San Francisco a few years back. A shame the museum is closing. See it while you can." -mick
#Photography #MickPic #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #California #TRex

The scrap metal dinosaur sculpture shown in the image is located inside Ripley's Believe It or Not! San Francisco, situated at Fisherman's Wharf (175 Jefferson Street). This life-sized Tyrannosaurus Rex sculpture is a popular piece of "peculiar pop art" crafted entirely out of recycled materials and automotive scrap metal. Key Updates Regarding This Location If you are planning to see this sculpture in person, please keep the following in mind: • Permanent Closure: After 59 years of operation, this world-famous San Francisco Odditorium has announced it is permanently closing at the end of 2026 due to shifts in the Fisherman's Wharf landscape. • Artifact Auction: In light of the closure, Ripley's is hosting an auction for its city-specific exhibits and memorabilia
@mickpic.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 1:20 PM

#7SyllableSquad
#7SyllableSentence
#stretch

There is no stretch like dog stretch.

#MickPic #MrCalvin 🌈

The provided shows a medium-to-large short-haired brown dog, a Labrador Belgian mix featuring hound or cur characteristics, relaxing upside down on its back on a bed or couch. • The dog has a light brown or fawn coat, dark muzzle markings, floppy ears, and expressive dark eyes. • Both photos capture a playful, relaxed "roaching" or upside-down sleeping posture with paws curled in the air. Belgian Malinois-Labrador mix, often called a "Belgiador," is a high-energy, intelligent, and loyal hybrid, blending the intense work ethic of a Malinois with the friendly, driven nature of a Labrador. They typically weigh 40–80 lbs and require substantial daily mental and physical stimulation to prevent destructive boredom. These dogs are highly trainable, often suiting active owners, search and rescue, or protection roles, but they require consistent, firm, and early training due to their potential for high-drive, protective, or intense behavior.
@mickpic.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 12:45 PM

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekMforMachinery
"A small throwback, but also way back, to a tour of the Pittock Mansion here in Portland. Illustrations of their machines for keeping strong calf muscles, central fire command, and intranet." -mick
#Photography #MickPic #PNW #WCK #ECK #Portland #Oregon

• This is an antique Singer Model 27 or 127 treadle sewing machine featuring characteristic gold "Sphinx" (or Egyptian) decals on a black-enameled cast-iron body. • It is mounted in a wooden treadle cabinet with a foot-powered cast-iron base. • These vibrating-shuttle machines were manufactured by the Singer Manufacturing Company from the late 19th century through the early 20th centuryThis vintage household communication and emergency system installed on a wall inside the historic Pittock Mansion in Portland, Oregon. • Components shown: An antique motorized servant call bell/indicator drop box, an early 20th-century wall telephone with an ear/mouthpiece setup, a room selector switchboard, and a modern red fire alarm pull station. • Function: Used in large early-1900s estates to coordinate household staff communication and signal rooms before modern intercomsThe selected region shows an early 20th-century Western Electric wall-mounted intercom and push-button switching system, similar to the historic intercom installations found at the Pittock Mansion in Portland, Oregon. • It features a black upright hand-held receiver with a green cord hanging on the left side of a dark wooden mounting panel. • Above the cradle sits a metal transmitter mouthpiece and dual bell ringer gongs at the top. • Below the main unit is an integrated vertical column of push-buttons and switch slots used for connecting to different rooms or stations.
@mickpic.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 2:54 AM

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekMforMachinery
"Sorry for the stock footage, but it was the only way to convey the theme without major gross-out. I am somewhat bionic. Hip, knee, cataract replacements. UP3 (Apnea) surgery. I guess you could say I'm tricked out. Still moving." -mick
#MickPic #MickTheMachine

The image shows a lower limb with a tan elastic compression wrap or bandage covering the knee area, accompanied by a clear catheter tubing running down the leg attached to a yellow warning tag that reads "PAJUNK NERVE BLOCK". This presentation seems to be consistent with post-surgical recovery management, such as after a lower extremity or knee procedure, utilizing a continuous peripheral nerve block catheter for local anesthetic delivery. Potential Post-Operative Management Possibilities • Recovery following total or partial knee arthroplasty (knee replacement). • Post-operative management after extensive arthroscopic or ligament reconstructive surgery (such as ACL repair). • Surgical intervention for severe meniscal or patellar realignment procedures.The image shows a disassembled modular total hip replacement implant (prosthesis), which typically consists of a metallic femoral stem (left), a femoral head ball (middle-left), a polyethylene/plastic acetabular liner (middle-right), and a porous-coated acetabular cup (right). Total hip arthroplasty is a standard surgical procedure used to replace a damaged hip joint with artificial components. • Visual Features: The displayed medical device components include a matte gray femoral stem with a neck taper, a polished metallic spherical femoral head, a smooth white hemispherical liner, and a textured, textured-surface acetabular shell designed for bone integration. • Component Breakdown: • Femoral Stem: Fits inside the hollowed-out femur (thigh bone). • Femoral Head: Attaches to the stem's trunnion to recreate the ball-and-socket mechanism.The image shows a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) prosthesis system, closely resembling a mobile-bearing design, a generic tricompartmental total knee replacement device featuring a polished metal femoral component, a polyethylene tibial insert/tray, and a separate patellar button component. Key Visual Components • Femoral Component: A smooth, curved metallic condylar piece designed to cap the lower end of the femur. • Tibial Component: Includes a metal baseplate with a stem for bone fixation and a polyethylene plastic insert acting as the bearing surface. • Patellar Component: A dome-shaped polyethylene button with fixation pegs intended to replace the rear surface of the kneecap.The selected region displays a transparent, single-piece artificial intraocular lens (IOL) featuring an optic body and curved haptics, devices used to replace the natural crystalline lens during cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange.
@mickpic.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 11:42 PM

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekMforMachinery
"Still on movies, I guess. This old workhorse generated a lot of heat. Located in the lobby of the Eltrym Historic Theatre in Baker City, Oregon." -mick
#Photography #MickPic #PNW #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips #Oregon

The image shows a vintage 35mm theater motion picture projector equipped with a carbon-arc lamphouse (such as a Peerless Magnarc or similar mid-20th-century cinema projection system). These heavy-duty institutional units were standard in movie theaters before the widespread adoption of xenon or digital projection lamps. Key Features Observed • Lamphouse: The large rear housing contains the carbon-arc mechanism that generated intense illumination for long throws onto large theater screens. • Film Mechanism: Includes the projector head with intermittent movement, upper and lower film magazines/reels, and lens housing. • Pedestal Base: A sturdy cast-iron or heavy steel floor stand that housed electrical controls and ballast connections. This vintage carbon arc movie projector is located inside the lobby of the Eltrym Historic Theatre in Baker City, Oregon. The Eltrym opened in 1940 and remains a single-screen fixture in the community, retaining much of its classic charm alongside modern projection capabilities.
@mickpic.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 9:22 PM

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekMforMachinery
"Getting away from work machines, (sort of) the 'backstage' area of an indie film I shot years ago. Any guesses to what these did? Answer in alt text." -mick
#Photography #MickPic #PNW #WCK #ECK #IndieFilm #Oregon

This image shows the backstage machinery area behind a row of bowling lanes, specifically featuring automatic pinsetters (such as AMF 82-70 or similar mechanical pinspotters) lined up in an active bowling center. Pinsetter Machines: Complex mechanical assemblies of steel frames, motors, belts, and wheels designed to sweep fallen pins, lift remaining ones, and reset a full set for the next frame.Service Alleyway: The narrow catwalk and maintenance floor behind the pin decks where mechanics troubleshoot jams, lubricate parts, and maintain the equipment.
@mickpic.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 7:09 PM

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekMforMachinery
"Who works around machines and maintenance equipment all day and still has two thumbs? THIS guy! And, ow." -mick
#Photography #MickPic #PNW #WCK #ECK #Oregon

The image shows a person holding up both thumbs, which appear to have minor wounds or abrasions on the tips and nail beds, secured with tan adhesive bandages.Possible CausesMinor Traumatic Injury: Accidental cuts, scrapes, or impact injuries to the fingertips from tools, kitchen work, or handling rough materials.Skin Cracking / Fissures: Severe dryness, environmental exposure (like cold weather or frequent handwashing), or conditions like eczema causing the skin around the thumb joint or nail edge to split.
@mickpic.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 5:34 PM

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekMforMachinery
"Because I work in maintenance, I'm not sure this will be a fun category. But I do get asked this question. Some tips in alt text. Yes, real work photo." -mick
#Photography #MickPic #PNW #WCK #ECK #Oregon

Pisture of a vacuum with tangled cord and text: "Why doesn't my vacuum work?" Your vacuum cleaner likely stopped working because it overheated from a blockage, lost its power supply, or filled its dust container. Common Causes and Fixes Overheating: Blocked airflow makes the motor work harder and heat up. Most units have a thermal safety switch that shuts them off automatically. Unplug the vacuum and let it cool for 30 to 60 minutes before trying to turn it on again. Clogs and Blockages: Debris in the hose, wand, or floor nozzle restricts air and triggers a shutdown. Check and clear the hose, wash or replace dirty filters, and empty a full dustbin or bag. Power Issues: A tripped circuit breaker, a blown outlet, a loose plug, or a frayed power cord can cut electricity instantly. Test the wall outlet with another device to verify it works. Brush Roll Jam: Tangled hair, string, or thick threads can bind up the roller brush and overload the motor. Clean out the brush roll area completely. Battery Depletion: Cordless models shut down immediately when the battery dies or if the battery connection becomes loose. Place it back on its charging dock to check for a charging light.