Ben Potts
@benjaminsteven.bsky.social
Local Gov. Archaeology, Books, Art, Mountains. Birmingham City, Post-Punk, Films. Usually found in the Yorks, Worcs, and Pembs Tri-State area. History and Philosophy @ UWL.
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The evening light in Piet Mondrian’s 'The Tree,' (c1908) flattens the forms, and the muted tones reveal the influence of his evolving artistic philosophy. In time, he would move beyond nature reducing his art to a rectilinear grid of black on white accented with primary colours.
November 9, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The evening light in Piet Mondrian’s 'The Tree,' (c1908) flattens the forms, and the muted tones reveal the influence of his evolving artistic philosophy. In time, he would move beyond nature reducing his art to a rectilinear grid of black on white accented with primary colours.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Another Sky I Liked.
November 9, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Another Sky I Liked.
One of the huge blocks to the north-east of Long Meg. Burl mentions that some of the stones that make up the circle could not have been moved by less than '135 well-organised workers'. #StandingStoneSunday #Cumbria
November 9, 2025 at 8:08 AM
One of the huge blocks to the north-east of Long Meg. Burl mentions that some of the stones that make up the circle could not have been moved by less than '135 well-organised workers'. #StandingStoneSunday #Cumbria
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A few days ago I had two separate opinions given to me about this one which is waiting for some colour.
1) “Ooh it looks like finely woven thread”
2) “It looks all scratchy like it’s from some horror film but in a nice way”
I can live with both of those!
1) “Ooh it looks like finely woven thread”
2) “It looks all scratchy like it’s from some horror film but in a nice way”
I can live with both of those!
November 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
A few days ago I had two separate opinions given to me about this one which is waiting for some colour.
1) “Ooh it looks like finely woven thread”
2) “It looks all scratchy like it’s from some horror film but in a nice way”
I can live with both of those!
1) “Ooh it looks like finely woven thread”
2) “It looks all scratchy like it’s from some horror film but in a nice way”
I can live with both of those!
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Down the old trackway,to the moon youtu.be/E0K4T7WRB9I?...
November 8, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Down the old trackway,to the moon youtu.be/E0K4T7WRB9I?...
Just read this. An amazing achievement (the book, not me finishing it).
Somehow, it's November, which means I've got more book recommendations, but just one this month:
The Deluge by Stephen Markley
A decades-spanning epic follows an interconnected collection of climate campaigners, from mainstream politicians to activists to eco-terrorists. Gripping and terrifying
The Deluge by Stephen Markley
A decades-spanning epic follows an interconnected collection of climate campaigners, from mainstream politicians to activists to eco-terrorists. Gripping and terrifying
November 6, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Just read this. An amazing achievement (the book, not me finishing it).
The tallest and northernmost stone of the 'King's Men' at the Rollright Stones.
#StandingStoneSunday
#StandingStoneSunday
November 2, 2025 at 7:55 AM
The tallest and northernmost stone of the 'King's Men' at the Rollright Stones.
#StandingStoneSunday
#StandingStoneSunday
This is great.
Philosophers described by Peep Show
YouTube video by JP
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November 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM
This is great.
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Interior glass canopy (1905-8)
Master glassmaker - Jacques Gruber
Colored, lined, and engraved glass.
Now @museeorsay.bsky.social #Paris
#StainedGlassSunday
Master glassmaker - Jacques Gruber
Colored, lined, and engraved glass.
Now @museeorsay.bsky.social #Paris
#StainedGlassSunday
October 26, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Interior glass canopy (1905-8)
Master glassmaker - Jacques Gruber
Colored, lined, and engraved glass.
Now @museeorsay.bsky.social #Paris
#StainedGlassSunday
Master glassmaker - Jacques Gruber
Colored, lined, and engraved glass.
Now @museeorsay.bsky.social #Paris
#StainedGlassSunday
Castlerigg, from a recent visit. It was autumnal and completely still.
I love the idea that the circle is somehow inspired by reverence for the incredible hills like Blencathra and Skiddaw that surround it. No proof of course....
#StandingStoneSunday #LakeDistrict
I love the idea that the circle is somehow inspired by reverence for the incredible hills like Blencathra and Skiddaw that surround it. No proof of course....
#StandingStoneSunday #LakeDistrict
October 26, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Castlerigg, from a recent visit. It was autumnal and completely still.
I love the idea that the circle is somehow inspired by reverence for the incredible hills like Blencathra and Skiddaw that surround it. No proof of course....
#StandingStoneSunday #LakeDistrict
I love the idea that the circle is somehow inspired by reverence for the incredible hills like Blencathra and Skiddaw that surround it. No proof of course....
#StandingStoneSunday #LakeDistrict
View from the top of Buckden Gill, over to Pen Y Ghent and Ingleborough today. #Wharfedale #Yorkshire
October 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
View from the top of Buckden Gill, over to Pen Y Ghent and Ingleborough today. #Wharfedale #Yorkshire
Happy weekend to all those who celebrate.
October 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Happy weekend to all those who celebrate.
The year seems to have started its somehow always surprising acceleration towards the winter solstice again. Hoping for some cold winter hikes / camps this year.
October 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The year seems to have started its somehow always surprising acceleration towards the winter solstice again. Hoping for some cold winter hikes / camps this year.
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Paper and print proofs for FINAL have arrived and finally, I'm happy! Printing (and more stress) will proceed shortly. It's been a long journey and one that would not have been possible without the support of everyone who has pre-ordered a copy. Thank you!
#ycfc #photography #photobook
#ycfc #photography #photobook
October 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Paper and print proofs for FINAL have arrived and finally, I'm happy! Printing (and more stress) will proceed shortly. It's been a long journey and one that would not have been possible without the support of everyone who has pre-ordered a copy. Thank you!
#ycfc #photography #photobook
#ycfc #photography #photobook
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Happy birthday to one of the best frontmen of all time, Lux Interior of The Cramps. Lux gets a lot of love for his wild man stage antics, but not enough credit for being a great lyricist, able to weave references to car culture, B movies, and Surrealist art into so many of The Cramps' songs.
October 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Happy birthday to one of the best frontmen of all time, Lux Interior of The Cramps. Lux gets a lot of love for his wild man stage antics, but not enough credit for being a great lyricist, able to weave references to car culture, B movies, and Surrealist art into so many of The Cramps' songs.
Autumn in the Lake District.
October 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Autumn in the Lake District.
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October 19, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Long Meg and her Daughters.
From a wonderfully still and peaceful visit on Friday.
#StandingStoneSunday
From a wonderfully still and peaceful visit on Friday.
#StandingStoneSunday
October 19, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Long Meg and her Daughters.
From a wonderfully still and peaceful visit on Friday.
#StandingStoneSunday
From a wonderfully still and peaceful visit on Friday.
#StandingStoneSunday
Helvellyn via Striding Edge, Birkhouse Moor and Raise, then down to Thirlmere, on Wednesday. A good hill day.
October 17, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Helvellyn via Striding Edge, Birkhouse Moor and Raise, then down to Thirlmere, on Wednesday. A good hill day.
Blue Sky Brummagem looking good this weekend.
October 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Blue Sky Brummagem looking good this weekend.
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'Rusty Stream and White Pebbles,' was painted in the late autumn of 1921, a year after Félix Vallotton chose to spend his winter months in Cagnes. Used to the low, grey skies of Normandy, he was struck by the brilliance of the light in this part of France.
October 14, 2025 at 7:39 AM
'Rusty Stream and White Pebbles,' was painted in the late autumn of 1921, a year after Félix Vallotton chose to spend his winter months in Cagnes. Used to the low, grey skies of Normandy, he was struck by the brilliance of the light in this part of France.
Llech-y-Drybedd, Pembrokeshire for #TombTuesday
October 14, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Llech-y-Drybedd, Pembrokeshire for #TombTuesday