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David Rippin
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Glaciologist | Reader in Physical Geography at the University of York | LRPS landscape photographer | environmentalist | lover of trees and mountains | climber | socialist.

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Find me on Instagram too: @dmrippin
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Reposting these two grizzly old trees for #Sharemondays2026, standing together, despite the ravages of age.

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February 2, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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A dark corner of Grizedale Forest in the Lake District.

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January 30, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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My 4 entries for the January round of #FSPrintMonday. A couple from a trip to Patagonia and a couple from back home in the Lakes. See alt-text for info.

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Sunrise over the stunning Fitzroy Massif in Patagonia. This image shows a waterfall in Patagonia, with rich vegetation surrounding it. This was a surprising find as just behind me was a view of the mountain Cerro Torre, a huge glacier and its proglacial lake. The juxtaposition of lush vegetation and an icy world was stark. After returning home to the Lake District from Patagonia, it was nice to get out in the murky, wintery woodlands. Light dancing over the fells of the Lake District, early one morning. A sprinkling of snow is visible on the higher peaks.
January 30, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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Some lovely early morning light on the hills today.

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January 28, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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After being away for a few weeks, it was wonderful to return to my local woods and encounter some proper damp, murky and misty conditions. #Sharemondays2026

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January 26, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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The softening scars of a past storm's impact.

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January 24, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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A Patagonian summit in the Torres del Paine national park.

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January 23, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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Woodlands of Patagonia.

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January 22, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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Winter in the woods.

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January 21, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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Light on the spires.

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January 19, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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A stunning image.
January 19, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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A few reasons why I love clouds! 😊

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Fierce winds drive off snow and ice from the peaks of Paine Grande in Patagonia's Torres del Paine National Park. There is a whole world of drama and grandeur to be found far above in the peaks of mountains, and especially so for Patagonia! A moment of sublime beauty as heavy clouds slowly lift, unveiling the majesty that lurks behind. Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile. The last light of day touches churning clouds rushing over the jagged cliff faces of South Africa's Table Mountain. Far away and far above, you will find castles in the sky. Castles so beautiful, which appear ever so briefly before they vanish, never to be seen again. Don't blink, you might miss one! Canadian Rockies.
January 19, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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For #Sharemondays2026 this week.

Having just returned from an amazing 4 weeks in Patagonia, it was nice to get out into the murky, wintery woodlands of home.

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January 19, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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For #Sharemondays2026 this week: a sky full of stars, while moonlight illuminates the remarkable granite spires of Frey in Patagonian Argentina.

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January 12, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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The night sky at Frey in Argentinian Patagonia, near Bariloche #Patagonia #photography #landscapephotography #landscape #mountains #OPOTY #PhotoRippin
January 10, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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Just some of the amazing mountain landscapes we have encountered while in Patagonia. These are all from the first third of our trip, based in the Torres del Paine National Park.

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January 6, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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My first entry for #Sharemondays2026 is a shot from last week, when I got my first proper view of the spectacular Cerro Fitzroy massif in Patagonia.

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The Fitzroy massif in Patagonia. Cerro Fitzroy itself is largely hiding behind the clouds here, but Cerro Poincenot is standing proudly in view to the left.
January 5, 2026 at 8:34 AM
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I'm in El Chaltén in Argentina. The landscape here is something else. Today was an early to see sunrise over the Fitzroy massif. After that we headed on to see Cerro Torre. Lots of pics to process, so just a few phone pics for now.

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January 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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First proper view of the Cerro Fitzroy massif today. What a sight. Fitzroy itself is still largely hiding behind the clouds here, but Cerro Poincenot is standing proudly in view to the left. It was quite something to finally see this range, after so long wanting to.

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December 31, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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April 2025 was bluebell month! Having moved to Hertfordshire I was much nearer to an old beloved bluebell woods where I grew up, and on the doorstep of Ashridge, famous for its bluebell woods. So here's a bluebell #AwesomeFoursome :)
Tall beech tree trunks with a few early green leaves above a carpet of bluebells. Behind the sun is coming up giving a lovely warm glow on the trees and flowers. Morning dappled sunshine on a woodland with lots of new beech leaves and a carpet of bluebells. A low-down shot of a tall bluebell standing above the others. The rest of the shot is intentionally blurry, with some trees and leaves just visible behind. The whole scene is bathed in soft morning light. An intentional camera movement (ICM) shot of trees and bluebells. The photo goes from bluebell mauve at the bottom to bright green at the top with the new leaves.
December 29, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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The sun breaking through the wildly blowing snow and cloud, over the Torres del Paine massif, Patagonia.

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December 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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My word, Patagonia is quite something. Just back in Puerto Natales after doing the 4-day 'W-trek' and blown away by the scenery. Lots of images to process at some point, but here are a few phone pics for now.

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December 26, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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For #Sharemondays2025 - An old jetty reaches out into the fjord from Puerto Natales in Southern Chile (Patagonia).

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December 22, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Another missed-filled shot from yesterday morning.

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December 17, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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A misty morning.

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December 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM