whew, the push/pull between how much I wish these brilliant women been given more to do and the brilliant actresses who portrayed them treated better in their workplace, and my gratitude for how many different ways Star Trek shows that a woman can be complex and interesting and strong

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there is plenty we can say about how women characters and women performers were ill-used by male creatives, but the simple fact that TNG put an empath/therapist on the bridge because Picard considered her vital to the work of diplomacy is, itself, such a profound statement

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like yes she didn't get a fucking uniform until six or seven seasons in because they wanted her boobs in spandex; but the fact that Deanna Troi existed as a character AT ALL, and that the world of the show gave her work such dignity even when the show's creators and fans didn't, is important to me

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The male elk was just a reminder how huge these beasties get! Got this shot from far away. 2/2

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Baby elk and huge bull elk seen on the way up the California coast! 1/2

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