Martin in the UK
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UK IT contractor and massive fan of Ukraine
All photos are taken by me apart from reposts and they're mine.
All photos are taken by me apart from reposts and they're mine.
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Hoverfly, doing what it's name suggests.
All of the pictures I'm posting are from a back catalogue spread over about 15 years and are quite low resolution to prevent commercial copies. So excuse the quality.
#photography #macro #macrolovers #insects
All of the pictures I'm posting are from a back catalogue spread over about 15 years and are quite low resolution to prevent commercial copies. So excuse the quality.
#photography #macro #macrolovers #insects
Reposting as I had a typo in a # The much ignored and underrated Green Finch for #birdoftheday #underrated #photography #wildlife
The most common bird on here seems to be the Heron, I've never seen so many picture of Herons.
The most common bird on here seems to be the Heron, I've never seen so many picture of Herons.
November 2, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Reposting as I had a typo in a # The much ignored and underrated Green Finch for #birdoftheday #underrated #photography #wildlife
The most common bird on here seems to be the Heron, I've never seen so many picture of Herons.
The most common bird on here seems to be the Heron, I've never seen so many picture of Herons.
Buzzard carrying dinner back to the nest for #birdoftheday and #worst as it's quite tragic really for the poor little rabbit 😱
Taken in Scotland and heavily cropped even though I was using a 600mm lens.
Taken in Scotland and heavily cropped even though I was using a 600mm lens.
November 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Buzzard carrying dinner back to the nest for #birdoftheday and #worst as it's quite tragic really for the poor little rabbit 😱
Taken in Scotland and heavily cropped even though I was using a 600mm lens.
Taken in Scotland and heavily cropped even though I was using a 600mm lens.
The much ignored and underrated Green Finch for #birdooftheday #underrated
The most common bird on here seems to be the Heron, I've never seen so many picture of Herons.
The most common bird on here seems to be the Heron, I've never seen so many picture of Herons.
November 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The much ignored and underrated Green Finch for #birdooftheday #underrated
The most common bird on here seems to be the Heron, I've never seen so many picture of Herons.
The most common bird on here seems to be the Heron, I've never seen so many picture of Herons.
Grey squirrel caught in late afternoon autumn sunshine trying to hide in amongst the branches of our walnut tree. Plump and either pregnant or feeding kits.
Nikon D3S ISO 3200 as the light was low but the brief sunshine gave me a shutter speed of 1/5000 at F4.
#photography #nature #squirrels
Nikon D3S ISO 3200 as the light was low but the brief sunshine gave me a shutter speed of 1/5000 at F4.
#photography #nature #squirrels
October 31, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Grey squirrel caught in late afternoon autumn sunshine trying to hide in amongst the branches of our walnut tree. Plump and either pregnant or feeding kits.
Nikon D3S ISO 3200 as the light was low but the brief sunshine gave me a shutter speed of 1/5000 at F4.
#photography #nature #squirrels
Nikon D3S ISO 3200 as the light was low but the brief sunshine gave me a shutter speed of 1/5000 at F4.
#photography #nature #squirrels
Deserted Scottish beach at sunset in 2010, the Isles of Eigg and Rum in the distance.
Pristine sand, not a mark on it, which is remarkable considering I was with 2 dogs.
Nikon D700 & 20mm @ f18 1/8th second and I must have used a tripod.
#photography #scotland #beach #sunset
Pristine sand, not a mark on it, which is remarkable considering I was with 2 dogs.
Nikon D700 & 20mm @ f18 1/8th second and I must have used a tripod.
#photography #scotland #beach #sunset
October 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Deserted Scottish beach at sunset in 2010, the Isles of Eigg and Rum in the distance.
Pristine sand, not a mark on it, which is remarkable considering I was with 2 dogs.
Nikon D700 & 20mm @ f18 1/8th second and I must have used a tripod.
#photography #scotland #beach #sunset
Pristine sand, not a mark on it, which is remarkable considering I was with 2 dogs.
Nikon D700 & 20mm @ f18 1/8th second and I must have used a tripod.
#photography #scotland #beach #sunset
Diving Red Kite, taken in Scotland about 10 years ago, hand held 600mm. It was taken at a feeding station and is one of a few decent shots from around 400 frames! They're fast and difficult to track but the light saved me in the end.
#birds #sunlit #BirdOfTheDay
#birds #sunlit #BirdOfTheDay
October 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Diving Red Kite, taken in Scotland about 10 years ago, hand held 600mm. It was taken at a feeding station and is one of a few decent shots from around 400 frames! They're fast and difficult to track but the light saved me in the end.
#birds #sunlit #BirdOfTheDay
#birds #sunlit #BirdOfTheDay
Such complicated and fascinating little creatures.
#photography #nature #macro #wildlife #dragonflies
#photography #nature #macro #wildlife #dragonflies
October 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Such complicated and fascinating little creatures.
#photography #nature #macro #wildlife #dragonflies
#photography #nature #macro #wildlife #dragonflies
Reposted by Martin in the UK
Our friend from Gaza thanks Trump for the ceasefire “in the right way”
October 15, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Our friend from Gaza thanks Trump for the ceasefire “in the right way”
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This explains a lot.
October 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
This explains a lot.
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Different subject, Highland Cows (or Coos) but still ginger. They were completely focussed on our dogs that my partner had on their leads quite a way behind me so I was able to get quite close without stressing them.
Nikon D300 & Nikon 20-35mm lens.
#photography #highlandcows #nature #scotland
Nikon D300 & Nikon 20-35mm lens.
#photography #highlandcows #nature #scotland
October 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Different subject, Highland Cows (or Coos) but still ginger. They were completely focussed on our dogs that my partner had on their leads quite a way behind me so I was able to get quite close without stressing them.
Nikon D300 & Nikon 20-35mm lens.
#photography #highlandcows #nature #scotland
Nikon D300 & Nikon 20-35mm lens.
#photography #highlandcows #nature #scotland
Red Squirrel, Scottish Highlands 2016
This one has a magnificent tail and I managed to get it all in the frame.
Just put some food out, they'll show up, eventually.
Nikon D600, F5.6, 1/640, ISO-1800 hand held
#nature #wildlife #photography #redsquirrels
This one has a magnificent tail and I managed to get it all in the frame.
Just put some food out, they'll show up, eventually.
Nikon D600, F5.6, 1/640, ISO-1800 hand held
#nature #wildlife #photography #redsquirrels
October 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Red Squirrel, Scottish Highlands 2016
This one has a magnificent tail and I managed to get it all in the frame.
Just put some food out, they'll show up, eventually.
Nikon D600, F5.6, 1/640, ISO-1800 hand held
#nature #wildlife #photography #redsquirrels
This one has a magnificent tail and I managed to get it all in the frame.
Just put some food out, they'll show up, eventually.
Nikon D600, F5.6, 1/640, ISO-1800 hand held
#nature #wildlife #photography #redsquirrels
Fluffy little Siskin. Taken in Ardnamurchan, Scotland in 2013
Nikon D700, Sigma 300mm + 2x converter. No IS so 1/800th at F8, ISO-200
#photography #birds #wildlife #nature
Nikon D700, Sigma 300mm + 2x converter. No IS so 1/800th at F8, ISO-200
#photography #birds #wildlife #nature
October 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Fluffy little Siskin. Taken in Ardnamurchan, Scotland in 2013
Nikon D700, Sigma 300mm + 2x converter. No IS so 1/800th at F8, ISO-200
#photography #birds #wildlife #nature
Nikon D700, Sigma 300mm + 2x converter. No IS so 1/800th at F8, ISO-200
#photography #birds #wildlife #nature
Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
A Free Press, Not a Free Pass – It's Time for Fair Regulation
For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences.
They’ve hacked phones, listened to ...
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October 10, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
Chicken picture - full length this time. I believe the breed is Booted Bantam due to the feathery legs. We had about a dozen, they bred and we had chicks. Sadly all gone now but they all lived to a grand old age.
#photography #chickens #nature
#photography #chickens #nature
October 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Chicken picture - full length this time. I believe the breed is Booted Bantam due to the feathery legs. We had about a dozen, they bred and we had chicks. Sadly all gone now but they all lived to a grand old age.
#photography #chickens #nature
#photography #chickens #nature
Close up of a Fly. I just find insects fascinating, especially in close up.
Nikon D700, 90mm Tamron Macro Lens at F11
#photography #macro #nature #macrolovers #insects
Nikon D700, 90mm Tamron Macro Lens at F11
#photography #macro #nature #macrolovers #insects
October 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Close up of a Fly. I just find insects fascinating, especially in close up.
Nikon D700, 90mm Tamron Macro Lens at F11
#photography #macro #nature #macrolovers #insects
Nikon D700, 90mm Tamron Macro Lens at F11
#photography #macro #nature #macrolovers #insects
Beachcombing Hooded Crows, Isle of Mull, Scotland
Nikon D700 600mm handheld
#photography #nature #wildlife #birds
Nikon D700 600mm handheld
#photography #nature #wildlife #birds
October 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Beachcombing Hooded Crows, Isle of Mull, Scotland
Nikon D700 600mm handheld
#photography #nature #wildlife #birds
Nikon D700 600mm handheld
#photography #nature #wildlife #birds
Fluffy little Swallow. They were nesting in our holiday cottage on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
Nikon D700, 600mm handheld, ISO-800
#photography #wildlife #birds #nature
Nikon D700, 600mm handheld, ISO-800
#photography #wildlife #birds #nature
October 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Fluffy little Swallow. They were nesting in our holiday cottage on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
Nikon D700, 600mm handheld, ISO-800
#photography #wildlife #birds #nature
Nikon D700, 600mm handheld, ISO-800
#photography #wildlife #birds #nature
October 8, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Hoverfly, doing what it's name suggests.
All of the pictures I'm posting are from a back catalogue spread over about 15 years and are quite low resolution to prevent commercial copies. So excuse the quality.
#photography #macro #macrolovers #insects
All of the pictures I'm posting are from a back catalogue spread over about 15 years and are quite low resolution to prevent commercial copies. So excuse the quality.
#photography #macro #macrolovers #insects
October 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Hoverfly, doing what it's name suggests.
All of the pictures I'm posting are from a back catalogue spread over about 15 years and are quite low resolution to prevent commercial copies. So excuse the quality.
#photography #macro #macrolovers #insects
All of the pictures I'm posting are from a back catalogue spread over about 15 years and are quite low resolution to prevent commercial copies. So excuse the quality.
#photography #macro #macrolovers #insects
October 7, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Red Squirrel, Scottish Highlands.
I have so many pictures of these little guys, they really are one of the most photogenic animals ever.
Nikon D600, Sigma 600mm (300x2)
#wildlife #photography #redsquirrels #scotland
I have so many pictures of these little guys, they really are one of the most photogenic animals ever.
Nikon D600, Sigma 600mm (300x2)
#wildlife #photography #redsquirrels #scotland
October 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Red Squirrel, Scottish Highlands.
I have so many pictures of these little guys, they really are one of the most photogenic animals ever.
Nikon D600, Sigma 600mm (300x2)
#wildlife #photography #redsquirrels #scotland
I have so many pictures of these little guys, they really are one of the most photogenic animals ever.
Nikon D600, Sigma 600mm (300x2)
#wildlife #photography #redsquirrels #scotland
Red Kite, one of my favourite birds alongside Ravens
Nikon D700 and Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 + 2X conv.
Hand held at 600mm (F6.3 1/800 & 800 ISO)
#photography #birds #wildlife
Nikon D700 and Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 + 2X conv.
Hand held at 600mm (F6.3 1/800 & 800 ISO)
#photography #birds #wildlife
October 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Red Kite, one of my favourite birds alongside Ravens
Nikon D700 and Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 + 2X conv.
Hand held at 600mm (F6.3 1/800 & 800 ISO)
#photography #birds #wildlife
Nikon D700 and Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 + 2X conv.
Hand held at 600mm (F6.3 1/800 & 800 ISO)
#photography #birds #wildlife
Birds are incredibly clever and photogenic.
Nikon D700 and Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 + 2X converter
(the Exif says 1600mm focal length but the Sigma tells lies when it's on a matched 2X converter for some reason?)
#photography #birds
Nikon D700 and Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 + 2X converter
(the Exif says 1600mm focal length but the Sigma tells lies when it's on a matched 2X converter for some reason?)
#photography #birds
October 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Birds are incredibly clever and photogenic.
Nikon D700 and Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 + 2X converter
(the Exif says 1600mm focal length but the Sigma tells lies when it's on a matched 2X converter for some reason?)
#photography #birds
Nikon D700 and Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 + 2X converter
(the Exif says 1600mm focal length but the Sigma tells lies when it's on a matched 2X converter for some reason?)
#photography #birds
Closeup of a dragonfly, one of my favourites.
Nikon D700 and Tamron 90mm Macro Lens. A very sharp little lens but as always in photography, the light is the first and probably the most important step.
#photography #macro #macrolovers
Nikon D700 and Tamron 90mm Macro Lens. A very sharp little lens but as always in photography, the light is the first and probably the most important step.
#photography #macro #macrolovers
October 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Closeup of a dragonfly, one of my favourites.
Nikon D700 and Tamron 90mm Macro Lens. A very sharp little lens but as always in photography, the light is the first and probably the most important step.
#photography #macro #macrolovers
Nikon D700 and Tamron 90mm Macro Lens. A very sharp little lens but as always in photography, the light is the first and probably the most important step.
#photography #macro #macrolovers