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Soph0571
@soph0517.bsky.social
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Feminist, Ally, Friend, Political Nerd.
Love photography - amateur (obvs) practicing to improve all the time.
All pics my own other than reposts.
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#AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision #photography #EastCoastKin #Ireland

Down the peninsula (if you know you know) we can see Scotland from my (twins) house

The Bay (2019)
Scotland: The Promised Land (2015)😉
The image shows a rugged shoreline of dark volcanic rocks in the foreground, dotted with tufts of grass and small patches of orange lichen. Beyond the rocks, the calm grey-blue sea stretches out toward the horizon, where the faint outline of the Scottish coast is visible in the distance with slightly enhanced clarity. Above, layers of soft, rolling clouds transition from pale beige and peach tones near the top to cooler lavender and blue hues closer to the horizon, with a subtle band of clear sky breaking through. The overall scene conveys a sense of tranquillity, with moody, shifting light typical of the Irish Sea coast.
November 11, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Mail: MAGA Trump-supporting couple who are subject of police photo appeal over alleged assault and racial abuse in London

Me: Now there's a deportation I can get behind
November 11, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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#AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision #macro #macrophotography #photography #EastCoastKin

Happy Tuesday lovelies

The Rain (2018 - 2020)
A close-up macro photograph of a single water droplet hanging from the pointed tip of a green leaf. The droplet appears crystal-clear and magnifies the textures and reflections within it, including hints of green stems and soft pinkish light from the background. The focus highlights the droplet’s surface tension and subtle curvature, while the rest of the image remains softly blurred, emphasizing the delicate focus on the droplet and the tip of the leaf.
November 11, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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There is a tree
It is on a hill
So as it is #ThickTrunkTuesday #AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision I cannot not do

One Tree Hill (2003-2012) 😉
An overgrown stone wall covered in ivy and moss stands beneath a large tree with lush green leaves at the top of Portavogie village. The scene captures a mix of wild vegetation and old stonework, set against a soft, pale sky in the background
November 11, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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#MacroMonday #LunchtimeWalk #Wellbeing #macro #macrophotography #photography #AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision #BloomScrolling

Rather wet in London on my walk today

(A pinktastic) Under the Dome (2013-2015)
A close-up macro photograph of a delicate pink flower covered in raindrops. Each petal glistens with clear water droplets that reflect the surrounding greenery. A large central droplet sits atop the yellow centre of the flower, magnifying the texture beneath it and adding depth and sparkle to the soft pink petals
November 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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#MacroMonday #Macro #MacroPhotography #Photography #AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision #EastCoastKin

Wee fly flew in for a sip at the raindrop petal bar

On the Fly (2013-2016) 😊
A close-up photograph of a yellow daisy-like flower covered in raindrops, with a green metallic fly perched on one of the petals. The flower’s petals have soft gradients of yellow and pink near the centre, which contains dark brown and pale yellow florets. The raindrops glisten in natural light, adding texture and freshness to the scene. The background is softly blurred with green and colourful hints, emphasizing the sharp focus on the flower and the fly.
November 10, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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#MacroMonday #Macro #photography #WeekTforTelevision #MacroPhotography #EastCoastKin

I know, I know, but I always have to try and get a wee #bee in for #AlphabetChallenge 😉

Man v's Bee (2022)
Close-up photograph of a bumblebee perched on a lavender flower. The bee’s fuzzy yellow and black body is in sharp focus, with its translucent wings showing delicate vein details. Soft green foliage in the background creates a natural, blurred contrast that highlights the bee and blossoms.
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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I am soooooo going to love the #AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision this week
#ClassicMono #photography #EastCoastKin

Taxi (1978-1983)
Black and white photograph of a narrow cobblestone mews street lined with traditional London townhouses. The buildings on both sides feature a mix of white plaster and exposed brick facades with sash windows and small balconies. In the center of the image, a classic black London taxi is parked facing the camera, its distinctive yellow “TAXI” sign glowing subtly on the roof — the only colour accent in the monochrome scene. The cobblestones lead the viewer’s eye toward the distance where the street narrows, framed by soft natural light and an overcast sky.
November 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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Last one for #AlphabetCahllenge #WeekSforShadows #photography
One from the archives

Empire State Shadow
Aerial view of Midtown Manhattan filled with densely packed skyscrapers casting long shadows across the city streets. The dark triangular shadow of the Empire State Building stretches prominently across the surrounding buildings, contrasting with the sunlit rooftops. The photo captures a mix of modern glass towers and older stone high-rises, with the Hudson River faintly visible in the background under a clear sky.
November 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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#AlphabetChallenge #WeekSforShadows #macro #macrophotography #photography #stunday #EastCoastKin

Gotta love a wee raindrop hiding in the shadows 😊

Urban Shadows in a Raindrop
A close-up macro photograph of a single water droplet hanging from the tip of a green leaf, with fine leaf veins visible in sharp detail. Inside the droplet, an inverted reflection captures an urban shadow scene—faint outlines of buildings, a railing, and silhouetted shapes—set against bright sky light. Soft, natural shadows play across the leaf’s textured surface, while the blurred background fades into earthy greens and browns, emphasizing the crisp contrast of the droplet and its tiny world.
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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#Stunday #SundaySharing #AlphabetChallenge #WeekSforShadows #photography #ClassicMono

Shadow birds dancing on the water’s skin 😊
Black and white photograph of three water birds perched on a partially submerged branch in calm water. The bird on the left has its wings spread open, the middle bird is preening, and the right one stands upright facing sideways. Their reflections ripple clearly on the surface of the water, which mirrors soft light and shadow patterns
November 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Have a splendid #SundayYellow #Stunday lovelies with some Autumn sunshine in a flower😊
#SundaySharing #BloomScrolling #flowers #EastCoastKin

Daisy, Daisy
Give me a raindrop or two
I'm half crazy
O'er the raindrops on you 😂😉
Close-up of a vibrant yellow daisy-like flower with water droplets glistening on its petals. The droplets are defined, showing reflections and texture, while the green background remains softly blurred, emphasizing the flower’s vivid colour and intricate centre.
November 9, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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#MacroPhotography #Macro #Photography #EastCoastKin #nature

Gotta love a wee #raindrop, with a wee helter-skelter that spirals downward like a fairground dream. At least that is what I see 😜
A close-up macro photograph of a single drop of resin or sap hanging from a plant stem. The amber-coloured resin at the top transitions into a clear, glass-like droplet at the bottom, which reflects and refracts light, creating a bright yellow curve inside. The background is softly blurred in green and dark tones, emphasizing the sharp details and glossy texture of the droplet.
November 8, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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#AlphabetChallenge #WeekSforShadows #ClassicMono #EastCoastKin #photography #history - details in ALT

Built nearly a millennium ago the vaulted stone arches of Battle Abbey’s nave a place raised in the wake of conquest, now echoing with the silent shadows of history.
Black and white photograph of the vaulted nave inside Battle Abbey, East Sussex. The stone columns and ribbed arches of this Norman-era structure, built by order of William the Conqueror after the Battle of Hastings in 1066, stand beneath a textured, arched ceiling. Soft light filters through narrow medieval windows, illuminating the rough-hewn stone walls that have endured for nearly a thousand years.
November 8, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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#BlueSkyArtShow #Evening #AlphabetChallenge #WeekSforShadows #EastCoastKin #Photography

Evening drops its coat of gold to grey,
and the shadows learn the language of rain.

Tis the weekend oh my - have a blessed day lovelies
November 8, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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There is no-one home, is there? He is like a dementia ridden grandpa on a day visit from him nursing home who is left standing bewildered, alone and confused by everyone else

Hey over there, our lovely cousins across the pond, even we know about the 25th Amendment, so crack on will ya?
November 7, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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That #FloralFriday feeling 🍷 #FlowersOnFriday #BloomScrolling #Photography

Gotta love wee raindrops on a late blooming #flower 😊
November 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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#FlyDay #EastCoastKin #macro #macrophotography #photography

Earlier in the year obvs

That Friday Fairy Wings Feeling 😉
A close-up macro photograph of a bumblebee in mid-flight near a purple flower spike. The flower’s petals are vivid purple with fine texture, contrasting beautifully with the bee’s fuzzy yellow-and-black body.
November 7, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Thank goodness tomorrow’s Flyday!

Post original photos & art of live, self-propelled, flying creatures. 1 or more submissions welcome tagged:

#FlyDay #EastCoastKin

Welcome no matter location, nor skill level.

#photography #painting #Art #ArtChallenges #ArtPrompts

Questions/comments? @grays.art
November 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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#AlphabetChallenge #WeekSforShadows #photography

Vesuvius breathed fire, and the sea turned to stone.
In Herculaneum’s darkened vaults, the woman waited in the shadows
Until time turned and she was returned to the light
A preserved skeleton of a woman from the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius, shown in profile against a dark background. The figure is positioned upright, leaning slightly forward with both arms extended as if bracing or reaching out. Her mouth appears open, the bones and hardened ash encasing her form showing the detailed texture of the body. The lighting highlights the contours of the skeleton and casts a stark shadow on the wall behind, emphasizing the haunting realism of her final moment. This is one of the victims discovered in the ancient seaside town of Herculaneum, where pyroclastic surges from the eruption instantly entombed hundreds of residents, preserving their remains in remarkable detail.
November 6, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Having a wee bonk in the shadows 😉
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekSforShadows #InsectThursday #macro #macrophotography #photography
November 6, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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FFS just turned on the radio & all of the Gammons losing their shit bout DPM forgetting to wear his poppy for PMQs -of all of the shit raining down around us in this very scary world- but poppies? That is the conversation. Black DPM forgot his poppy, explained why and yet it's headline news
November 6, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Lurking in the battle shadows since time long passed

It's all in the eyes 👀

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekSforShadows #photography
A close-up photograph of an aged stone carving depicting a bearded man’s face, captured in warm, directional light. The shadow depth emphasizes the strong contours of his brow, nose, and beard, giving the sculpture a more dramatic, lifelike presence. The texture of the weathered stone is highlighted, showing fine cracks and chisel marks, while the background remains softly in shadow to draw focus to the expressive face.
November 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Apropos 10Job 4House Farage calling for the NMW be reduced for younger workers where are we with the calls for banning second jobs for sitting MP's?:

Yadda Yadda Committees-full ban requires broad cross-party support

Far right grifters coining it in, as always-but let the youngsters eat cake
November 5, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Looking rather perky for #RoseWednesday considering it is November #flowers #BloomScrolling #photography

Have a marvellous hump day lovelies😊
A close-up photograph of a soft pink rose in full bloom, its petals unfolding in delicate layers. Several raindrops cling to the velvety petals, glistening clearly in the light and adding a sense of freshness. The rose stands out sharply against a softly blurred green background of leaves, highlighting its gentle colour and intricate form. The image conveys a calm, intimate moment in nature after a light rain.
November 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM