Lea Elm
@leaelm.bsky.social
Photographer and writer living by the sea. Always looking for places to photograph and books to read. Won't say no to a hike either.
www.leaelm.com
www.leaelm.com
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February 7, 2026 at 5:31 PM
I've had a full night's sleep for the first time since Tuesday and a cup of tea in bed thanks to @danfoto.bsky.social .
I think a slow weekend of gentle things will help.
I think a slow weekend of gentle things will help.
February 7, 2026 at 9:18 AM
I've had a full night's sleep for the first time since Tuesday and a cup of tea in bed thanks to @danfoto.bsky.social .
I think a slow weekend of gentle things will help.
I think a slow weekend of gentle things will help.
The year of the snake keeps writhing till the very end.
Really hoping the Lunar New Year is gonna show some positive change cause the western NY hasn't been it...
Really hoping the Lunar New Year is gonna show some positive change cause the western NY hasn't been it...
February 5, 2026 at 7:46 AM
The year of the snake keeps writhing till the very end.
Really hoping the Lunar New Year is gonna show some positive change cause the western NY hasn't been it...
Really hoping the Lunar New Year is gonna show some positive change cause the western NY hasn't been it...
I would have loved to see these in person but can't make it to London at the moment, so I was happy to find I could see them all online.
Sharing in case I'm not the only one with a love for coastal art:
www.eamesfineart.com/viewing-room...
Sharing in case I'm not the only one with a love for coastal art:
www.eamesfineart.com/viewing-room...
Norman Ackroyd | Coastlines | 17 January - 8 February
We are excited to present etchings and aquatints by the wonderful Norman Ackroyd; capturing the drama and beauty of the British and Irish coastlines and archipelago. This exhibition honours Norman’s e...
www.eamesfineart.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:59 AM
I would have loved to see these in person but can't make it to London at the moment, so I was happy to find I could see them all online.
Sharing in case I'm not the only one with a love for coastal art:
www.eamesfineart.com/viewing-room...
Sharing in case I'm not the only one with a love for coastal art:
www.eamesfineart.com/viewing-room...
I've sold a photo print for the first time and having now packaged it up ready to send, imposter syndrome is hitting hard.
January 25, 2026 at 6:07 PM
I've sold a photo print for the first time and having now packaged it up ready to send, imposter syndrome is hitting hard.
Just watched Rental Family and I'm already looking forward to a rewatch sometime in future, it was moving.
January 25, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Just watched Rental Family and I'm already looking forward to a rewatch sometime in future, it was moving.
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Share a photograph of mountains that you've taken.
January 23, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Share a photograph of mountains that you've taken.
I love the texture of this paper and how it receives ink.
It's subtle and just perfect to me.
It's subtle and just perfect to me.
January 20, 2026 at 3:25 PM
I love the texture of this paper and how it receives ink.
It's subtle and just perfect to me.
It's subtle and just perfect to me.
Today's been a better one, so I took the opportunity to print.
1 test print came out especially nice (to my liking anyway) and another print goes in my secret box of prints for the book project.
1 test print came out especially nice (to my liking anyway) and another print goes in my secret box of prints for the book project.
January 20, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Today's been a better one, so I took the opportunity to print.
1 test print came out especially nice (to my liking anyway) and another print goes in my secret box of prints for the book project.
1 test print came out especially nice (to my liking anyway) and another print goes in my secret box of prints for the book project.
For 4 days, I've been wanting to go in the studio to print. I thought today was going to be the day but instead I've been pissed off with my body, the state of access to treatment and all the days "lost" to illness.
Hence the book list cause I just wanted to spend some of my time doing a nice thing.
Hence the book list cause I just wanted to spend some of my time doing a nice thing.
January 19, 2026 at 1:41 PM
For 4 days, I've been wanting to go in the studio to print. I thought today was going to be the day but instead I've been pissed off with my body, the state of access to treatment and all the days "lost" to illness.
Hence the book list cause I just wanted to spend some of my time doing a nice thing.
Hence the book list cause I just wanted to spend some of my time doing a nice thing.
I know Blue Monday is a made up myth but January is usually the toughest month for me to get through, so I've made a list of book recommendations that might help you get through too:
uk.bookshop.org/lists/uplift...
uk.bookshop.org/lists/uplift...
Uplifting Books for Dark Seasons
On first glance this might seem like an odd mix of books with fictional stories listed alongside scientific texts on health and poetry matched up with picture books but these are all books that have l...
uk.bookshop.org
January 19, 2026 at 1:10 PM
I know Blue Monday is a made up myth but January is usually the toughest month for me to get through, so I've made a list of book recommendations that might help you get through too:
uk.bookshop.org/lists/uplift...
uk.bookshop.org/lists/uplift...
Little moments in the studio. Despite sleep trouble and a late start, I managed to spend some time here writing alongside the fog.
January 13, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Little moments in the studio. Despite sleep trouble and a late start, I managed to spend some time here writing alongside the fog.
It's January, it's grim and some things are hard. I feel I could write a novel about what keeps happening in my life but I'm not up for it, I just want soft and warming things.
What's something that's made you happy lately?
I'll go first: trying out new & different teas, like black tea with apple
What's something that's made you happy lately?
I'll go first: trying out new & different teas, like black tea with apple
January 13, 2026 at 9:38 AM
It's January, it's grim and some things are hard. I feel I could write a novel about what keeps happening in my life but I'm not up for it, I just want soft and warming things.
What's something that's made you happy lately?
I'll go first: trying out new & different teas, like black tea with apple
What's something that's made you happy lately?
I'll go first: trying out new & different teas, like black tea with apple
Work in progress from earlier this week.
January 10, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Work in progress from earlier this week.
I'm testing out a new work schedule and have had cosy, slow morning having tea, reading, making plans for our next japan trip and playing with my Instax Link Wide, all while the rain is coming down outside and before my shift starts.
January 9, 2026 at 11:26 AM
I'm testing out a new work schedule and have had cosy, slow morning having tea, reading, making plans for our next japan trip and playing with my Instax Link Wide, all while the rain is coming down outside and before my shift starts.
Last day of holiday and I've been able to spend it printing for hours. Had a bit of a test print mishap, which turned into a happy accident with a double exposure. I might try and recreate it someday with a few changes.
January 6, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Last day of holiday and I've been able to spend it printing for hours. Had a bit of a test print mishap, which turned into a happy accident with a double exposure. I might try and recreate it someday with a few changes.
Both D and I have been sick for two weeks with the lurgy and it's getting a little old, especially since today it's flared up so I can't do a whole lot and definitely not go on our ritual NY walk even though it's beautifully sunny 😫
January 2, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Both D and I have been sick for two weeks with the lurgy and it's getting a little old, especially since today it's flared up so I can't do a whole lot and definitely not go on our ritual NY walk even though it's beautifully sunny 😫
The last day of the year showing some good colour before an even nicer sunset.
Spend the morning writing, the afternoon watching anime, test printing photography and going for a very long walk. Now there's the evening wait for a takeaway and the year ending.
Spend the morning writing, the afternoon watching anime, test printing photography and going for a very long walk. Now there's the evening wait for a takeaway and the year ending.
December 31, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The last day of the year showing some good colour before an even nicer sunset.
Spend the morning writing, the afternoon watching anime, test printing photography and going for a very long walk. Now there's the evening wait for a takeaway and the year ending.
Spend the morning writing, the afternoon watching anime, test printing photography and going for a very long walk. Now there's the evening wait for a takeaway and the year ending.
Able to leave work early, finished all the last bit of prep, went for a very cold and breezy but also fantastically sunny walk down to the beach and finished the evening on the sofa.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you ✨️
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you ✨️
December 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Able to leave work early, finished all the last bit of prep, went for a very cold and breezy but also fantastically sunny walk down to the beach and finished the evening on the sofa.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you ✨️
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you ✨️
Last work day before Christmas and being off for two weeks, let's (reluctantly) do this.
December 24, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Last work day before Christmas and being off for two weeks, let's (reluctantly) do this.
At this stage it is remarkable how 2025 keeps throwing curveballs to the very end.
December 23, 2025 at 2:24 PM
At this stage it is remarkable how 2025 keeps throwing curveballs to the very end.
Happy Winter Solstice everyone. May it be filled with glimpses of light.
December 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Happy Winter Solstice everyone. May it be filled with glimpses of light.