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Nigel Stanley
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London based photographer, walker and bass guitarist. Retired from trade union comms and pensions geekery. Labour insidery - a distant memory. Lack of influencer.
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Nigel Stanley @nigelstanley.bsky.social · Nov 18
1/5 A walk in the woods
I post a photo every day (most of the time). During the week they are part of a set, and more random at weekends. For my first week here some shots around Chalet Wood in E #London 's #Wanstead Park.

#photography #naturephoto #landscapephoto
autumn woodland scene
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3/5 an #IR walk
Another shot from Lesnes Abbey Woods in SE London. I think this is on the the #GreenChain walk.
#fullspectrum SonyA7ii #konica24mmf28 #590nm

#infrared #photography #classicmono #scape
A winding dirt path cuts through a dense deciduous forest in winter or late autumn. Bare trees with intricate branch patterns create a natural canopy overhead, their dark trunks contrasting against the lighter sky. The forest floor is blanketed with fallen leaves, and the monochromatic composition emphasizes the skeletal beauty of the leafless trees and the serene, almost melancholic atmosphere of the woods in their dormant season.
December 31, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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2/5 an #IR walk
From a pre-Christmas walk with my #fullspectrum SonyA7ii from Abbey Wood to Welling. Here's a #konica24mmf28 #590nm false colour shot from the edge Lesnes Abbey Woods.

#infrared #photography
A solitary figure walks along a winding path through a peaceful park on a winter day, framed by two tall bare trees with goldenbranches reaching skyward. A stone archway or monument stands silhouetted on the hilltop against dramatic clouds, while a lone bench sits beneath the tree on the left.
December 30, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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1/5 an #IR walk
Just before Christmas I took my #fullspectrum SonyA7ii on a sunny winter walk from Abbey Wood to Welling. Here's a #konica24mmf28 #590nm shot from Lesnes Abbey Woods.

#infrared #photography #ClassicMono #blackadnwhite
Black and white photograph of gnarled, bare-branched trees in winter. The foreground features a large tree with dramatic, twisted limbs spreading across the frame, creating an intricate pattern against a gray sky. Fallen leaves cover the ground beneath, and additional leafless trees are visible in the wooded background.
December 29, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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Best of 25 :10

This year I've also been trying out more radical editing of #architecture pix. This is from the City of London.

I get Anthropic to provide an alt-text. Today it's in the style of a #haynesinstructionmanual

#classicmono #photography #blackandwhite #architecturephotography
SKYSCRAPER ASSEMBLY - UPWARD VIEW Figure 3.7: Vertical Convergence Check Installation shown from ground-level inspection position DESCRIPTION: Multiple high-rise structures arranged in radial pattern around central observation point. Buildings feature standard curtain wall glazing and horizontal spandrel panel configuration. SPECIFICATIONS: Viewing angle: 90° (directly upward) Quantity of towers: Multiple (4-6 visible) Facade type: Glass and metal cladding Weather condition: Overcast (Type A) Photography filter: Monochrome conversion applied IDENTIFICATION POINTS: Building A (left): Horizontal striped facade treatment Building B (center-left): Fine grid pattern glazing Building C (right): Standard office tower specification Central void: Sky aperture (variable dimensions) WARNING: ⚠️ Do not attempt to view buildings from this position while in motion. Ensure stable footing. Risk of neck strain if observation period exceeds 30 seconds. NOTE: Converging vertical lines are normal and indicate correct perpendicular installation of structures. This is not a fault. MAINTENANCE: Regular window cleaning recommended. Check facade anchor points annually. Torque settings and building codes vary by jurisdiction. Consult local planning authority before assembly.
December 24, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Best of 25: 9

I've been experimenting with multiple exposures and intentional camera movement a lot this year. I don't think I shared this at the time, but looking back I like this one a lot. Multiple shots of flats in E London.

#icm #icmphotography #multipleexposure #photography #architecture
glass(building)whispers un building itself— a thousand windows breathing through themselves where architecture (forgets to be solid) becomes instead: light arguing with light & the city un dresses in layers of transparency (steel dissolved into sky sky becoming window window dreaming of air) all those straight lines drunk on their own reflections
December 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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Best of 25: 8

Taken in August in #Southend -on-Sea's front - where east Londoners still go for a day by the #seaside.

I like this one as I can't imagine why anyone would want to do this.

#OMsystems OM1 #olympus12100f4

#essex #fairground #fairgroundrides #photography #coastalphotography
A thrilling carnival ride at the most tremendous height, where jolly boys and girls in their neat school clothes dangle upside-down like washing on a line! Their legs kick about in the air whilst they squeal with absolute delight. What a perfectly splendid adventure! The enormous spinning contraption whirls them round and round against the summer sky, and one can almost hear them crying out "Golly!" and "I say!" as they experience the most ripping fun. How brave they are, these merry children, having the time of their lives on this fantastical flying machine!
December 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Best of 25: 7

#Lookingup in #WellsCathedral - the most striking building that I have visited this year. (though not in my family calendar as that's landscape.)

#laowa7_5mm f2 on #Olympus EM1iii.

#architecture #stunday
#churchphotography #churcharchitecture
#photography
#architecturephotography
A perspectival photographie of vaulted ceiling and crosse-tower in Gothic manere, shewing ribbed vaults with bosses ornamental, clerestory windwes of steyned glas, columnar shaftes, and lantern centrale, all captured in vertiginous aspect from ye floore lookinge upward toward ye heav'ns.
December 21, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Best of 25: 6

The entrance hall of Osterley House in W London. I had to stand in exactly the right spot.

And very suitable for #OpenHouse for the #BlueSkyArtShow as it's a house that is open.

#OMsystems OM1 #laowa7_5mm

#architecture #georgian #photography #architecturephotography
A chamber most magnificent doth here present itself, wherein the ceiling's ornate dress of plasterwork and gilded rounds doth mirror the floor's geometric dance of stone in circles wrought. Columns of classical proportion stand as sentinels, whilst sculptured figures in marble white do grace their pedestals. Through windows tall, the light of heaven enters, illuminating walls bedecked with reliefs and moldings fine. A hearth of noble make rests 'neath an arch most cunningly devised, and benches twain invite repose. Thus doth this hall of neoclassical grandeur speak of ages past, when architecture was the very poetry of stone."
December 20, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Best of 25: 5

This beautiful iron bridge crosses the Grand Union #Canal on the stretch between #Brentford and #Hanwell. It's a #590nm #infrared image shot on my #fullspectrum
SonyA7ii with a #konica24mmf28 lens last winter.

#photography #blackandwhite #classicmono #landscape #landscapephotography
Black and white photograph of an ornate iron footbridge with decorative lattice work spanning a calm canal or river. The Victorian-era bridge features elegant curved arches and detailed metalwork railings. Bare winter trees line both banks, their branches creating intricate patterns against a dramatic cloudy sky. The bridge and surrounding landscape are perfectly reflected in the still water below, creating a mirror image. The scene has a peaceful, timeless quality typical of English countryside waterways
December 19, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Best of 25 :4

The choir of #Gloucester #Cathedral with #romanesque arches clearly visible, and with a peek through to the nave.
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#laowa7_5mm f2 on #Olympus EM1iii.

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#microfourthirds #photography #churchphotography #architecture #architecturephotography
This is a photograph of a magnificent Gothic cathedral choir with ornate wooden choir stalls lining both sides of a central aisle. The space features soaring ribbed vaulting in pale stone, pointed arches characteristic of Gothic architecture, and tall columns. An elaborate pipe organ is mounted on the back wall, framed by rich red fabric banners. The wooden choir stalls are intricately carved with detailed Gothic tracery and illuminated by small individual lamps. The floor displays a striking geometric pattern in cream, red, and blue tiles running down the center aisle. The symmetrical composition emphasizes the height and grandeur of the sacred space, with natural light filtering through from unseen windows creating a serene, contemplative atmosphere.
December 18, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Best of 25 :3

I was please to get to this classic scene of Pulteney Bridge on the River Avon in Bath when it was still enough to get a great #reflection, even if the light was a bit flat.

#Olympus EM1iii 12-100mm f4

#photography #landscape #landscapephotography #bath
This is a stunning photograph of Pulteney Bridge in Bath, England. The image captures the iconic three-arched bridge spanning the River Avon, with its Georgian architecture reflected perfectly in the still water below. The bridge, completed in 1774, is one of only four bridges in the world to have shops built across its full span on both sides. The scene is framed by lush green foliage from overhanging trees, creating a natural border that draws the eye to the honey-colored Bath stone architecture. The weir visible on the left side creates a gentle cascade in the water. Behind the bridge, you can see the characteristic Bath architecture including Georgian townhouses with their distinctive chimneys and a church spire rising in the background. The overcast sky creates soft, even lighting that enhances the mirror-like reflection in the calm water, making this a quintessentially picturesque view of this UNESCO World Heritage city.
December 17, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Best of 25: 2

Looking up in the Lincoln's Inn Great Hall/Library building into the tower. This is one of my favourite ever #lookingup shots - I'm slightly obsessed with these.

#fourthirds #Olympus7_14mmf4 lens on my #Olympus EM1iii

#photography #architecture #architecturephotography #symmetry
Looking directly upward at an ornate Gothic cathedral ceiling with fan vaulting radiating from a central octagonal chandelier. The pale stone ribs create a symmetrical star pattern, with stained glass windows positioned between pointed arches at each corner. Warm golden lighting from side chambers contrasts with the cool white stone and colorful glass
December 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Best of 25 :1
I'm posting some of my favourite snaps from 2025 until I take a Christmas/NY break. Here's an #infrared #ir shot from last January along the River Beam in E London.

#590nm #fullspectrum SonyA7ii #konica24mmf28 #classicmono #blackandwhite #photography #landscapephotography
Black and white photograph of a serene winter stream winding through bare trees. The stream flows over flat rocks in the foreground, bordered by dormant grasses and shrubs. Leafless deciduous trees with intricate branch patterns frame both sides of the scene, their dark silhouettes contrasting against an overcast sky. The monochromatic treatment emphasizes the stark beauty and skeletal structure of the winter landscape.
December 15, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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A long exposure shot of the skating rink at Somerset House. I was stopped taking photos by a security guard that said I couldn't take shots with identifiable people in. I didn't explain.

#photography #longexposure #iceskating #london
Blurred motion of ice skaters on an outdoor skating rink in front of a grand neoclassical building with columns and ornate stonework. White tent structures and lighting rigs line the rink's perimeter, with string lights adding ambiance to the winter scene
December 14, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Throwback Saturday

Here's a snap from Dec 24 as music and photography are probably my #favouritethings - today's #BlueSkyArtShow rather vague theme. This is the World Music Big Band at London's Vortex Jazz Club.

#classicmono #portrait #photography #blackandwhite #music
Black and white photograph of two musicians performing on stage against a dark background. On the left, a saxophonist in glasses and a floral-patterned shirt plays a tenor saxophone. On the right, a guitarist wearing a flat cap and cable-knit sweater concentrates on playing an electric guitar.
December 13, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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5/5 Emo Court

I've concentrated on 'below stairs' but Emo Court has elegant rooms, a formal garden and extensive grounds. Here's looking out of a ground floor #window onto the terrace and #gardens.

#OMsystems OM1 #laowa7_5mm

#photography #architecture
#ireland #fensterfreitag #windowfriday
This elegant image captures a view from inside a grand historic building looking out through tall wooden double doors. The doors frame a classical glass-paneled entryway that opens onto a stone terrace, beyond which stretches a manicured formal garden with symmetrical lawns, sculpted topiaries, and mature trees beneath a partly cloudy sky. The interior features ornate architectural details including decorative moldings, curved walls with classical pilasters, and a polished wooden floor that follows the gentle curve of the rounded entrance hall. The composition draws the eye from the weathered grandeur of the interior through multiple frames to the pastoral landscape beyond, creating a sense of depth and the timeless elegance of a stately manor or palace.
December 12, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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4/5 Emo Court

This is a tunnel from the basement leading away from the house so that the servants wouldn't be seen when they entered or left the house.

County #Laois, Ireland.

#omsystems OM1 #laowa7_5mm

#photography #tunnel #ireland
A dimly lit stone tunnel with an arched brick ceiling curves gently into the distance. Weathered limestone walls show age and water damage, with patches of discoloration. Scattered leaves cover the concrete floor, and natural light filters through openings in the left wall, revealing glimpses of blue sky beyond. A metal handrail runs along the left side of the passage.
December 11, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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3/5 Emo Court

Here's the basement wine cellar - another space unchanged for many years in this country house in County #Laois, #Ireland.

#omsystems OM1 #laowa7_5mm

#photography #interior #winecellar
A narrow underground wine cellar with whitewashed brick walls and vaulted ceiling, featuring built-in shelving on both sides lined with vintage wine bottles. The perspective looks down a stone floor corridor with wooden barrels visible at the far end and a terracotta wine rack in the center of the passage. The rustic cellar shows age and character with its weathered surfaces and traditional wine storage layout.
December 10, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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2/5 Emo Court

The basement of #EmoCourt ( County Laois, Ireland) is much as it was in the 19th century, and has been filled with appropriate items.

#photography #kitchen #interior #ireland
Historic kitchen interior with rustic wooden counter displaying vintage kitchenware including a large copper pot with lid, metal washing basin with wooden handle dipper, ceramic crocks, wooden barrels, and various period utensils. Natural light streams through multi-paned windows overlooking old buildings outside.
December 9, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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1/5 Emo Court

This week snaps of Emo Court in #Ireland from a short trip in September. It's a country house well cared for by the Irish state. At the centre is a room that runs to the top of the house where it is capped by a #dome.

#OMsystems OM1 #laowa7_5mm

#photography #architecture #Emocourt
Ornate domed ceiling viewed from below, featuring a circular coffered design with concentric rings of blue and white decorative panels radiating from a dark central medallion. The dome is framed by elaborate gold ornamental brackets at the cardinal points, with circular medallions and rectangular panels in the corners, all set against pale pink walls in classical architectural style.
December 8, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Here's a recent #infrared snap from #WansteadPark.

#Fullspectrum converted #olympusEm1markii with a #590nm clip-in filter.

PanaLeica 12-60mm f2.8-4

#photography #landscape #woods #landscapephotography #scape #stunday
A striking black and white photograph of a bare winter forest with tall, leafless trees standing in rows. The forest floor is covered with fallen leaves and scattered with weathered logs and decaying wood. The stark contrast and monochrome treatment emphasizes the skeletal branches against the pale sky, creating a moody, atmospheric scene that captures the quiet solitude of the woods in their dormant season.
December 7, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Throwback Saturday
Looking for a pic with a #sky theme I thought of this 2020 shot of the lake at Hampton Court, which gels with my taste for #symmetry and love of #reflection s.

#BlueSkyArtShow #photography #landscapephotography
A long, straight artificial lake with perfectly still water creating mirror-like reflections of white clouds and blue sky. The waterway is bordered on both sides by uniform rows of mature trees with green foliage, creating a symmetrical perspective that extends to the horizon. Wooden fencing runs along both banks.
December 6, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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Throwback Saturday
Looking for a pic with a #sky theme I thought of this 2020 shot of the lake at Hampton Court, which gels with my taste for #symmetry and love of #reflection s.

#BlueSkyArtShow #photography #landscapephotography
A long, straight artificial lake with perfectly still water creating mirror-like reflections of white clouds and blue sky. The waterway is bordered on both sides by uniform rows of mature trees with green foliage, creating a symmetrical perspective that extends to the horizon. Wooden fencing runs along both banks.
December 6, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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5/5 V&A Storehouse

The first fitted #kitchen from Frankfurt in 1926. Designed by Margarete (Grete) Schütte-Lihotzky and seen as radically #modernist at the time. Wonderful to see it so well displayed at #VAStorehouse

#photography #architecturephotography #architecture #interior #interiordesign
A narrow galley kitchen featuring sage green cabinets and drawers along the right wall, with warm beige tile flooring and backsplash. A vintage-style stove sits on the left, while the right side includes a stainless steel sink and upper cabinets with glass fronts displaying cookware. A simple wooden chair sits at a small desk area beneath a window at the far end. A spherical pendant light hangs from the ceiling, and a doorway on the left leads to another room. The space has a mid-century modern aesthetic with its muted color palette and clean lines A mid-century modern kitchen featuring sage green cabinets with glass-fronted upper cabinets displaying vintage dishware. The kitchen has warm peach-colored square tile backsplash, a wall-mounted plate rack, and built-in drawers with glass fronts. A stainless steel sink is mounted under the backsplash with exposed wall-mounted faucets. The design showcases kitchen cabinetry with simple rectangular hardware and a functional, efficient layout typical of the era.
December 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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4/5 V&A Storehouse
The V&A collected parts of Robin Hood Gardens, the brutalist estate recently demolished. nowThese on show at the Storehouse, together with the wonderful film commissioned from Do Ho Suh.

#photography #robinhoodgardens #brutalism #architecturephotography #architecture #interior
View of the entrance to two flats with vibrant orange walls and doors numbered 91 and 92, looking out at a brutalist concrete staircase that cuts diagonally across the frame. Through the opening, a mid-century modern interior is visible with warm wood paneling and retro yellow-orange patterned wallpaper. Narrow hallway with vintage 1970s decor featuring golden yellow and white ornate damask wallpaper, wood-grain laminate cabinets and paneling, beige carpet, sloped ceiling, and a white door at the end of the corridor
December 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM