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@ianmbentley.bsky.social
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Husband, Father, Photographer and ageing Hippy. Likes a decent pint or two with a taste for Single Malt Whisky. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ianmbentley/
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Rainbow at Aira Force-known as spraybow-forms when sunlight hits the waterfall’s mist. The tiny droplets scatter light more than rain, blending the colours more softly
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#rainbow #waterfalls #photography
November 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Strandshag Bay on Derwentwater with various Islands and Catcalls in the distance - OM-1 & 8-25mm F4 - 8th Sept
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#artwork #mountains #Keswick #derwentwater #handheld
November 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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A glorious morning at Keswick Landings in the English Lake District - OM-1 & 8-25mm F4 - 8th September
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November 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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A beautiful Elizabethan Manor House in The Lake District. It was used in the 2002 film The Hound of the Baskervilles as Baskerville Hall - 7th September
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#wonderful #Historic #architecture
November 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Sunrise at Ullswater on 7th Sept. In my opinion, the best lake in the Lakes. Mystical, Peaceful, and Serene.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Before sunrise on 7th Sept. My favourite Lake, spiritual & atmospheric whilst serene & tranquil, especially at this time in the morning
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November 3, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Adult female kingfisher (Alcedo Atthis) in nice light - her colours are wonderful - OM1 & 150-600mm - 5th September
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#birdphotography #Kingfisher
November 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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A adolescent male and an adult female Kingfisher (Alcedo Atthis) - The male is probably the son of the female - OM1 & 150-600mm - 5th September
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#birdphotography #Kingfisher
October 30, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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An adult female kingfisher (Alcedo Atthis) hunting on the lake in the September morning sun - OM1 & 150-600mm - 5th September
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#birdphotography #Kingfisher
October 28, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Some images of the beautiful interior at Boughton House, also known as 'The English Versailles' -
31st August
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#wonderful #Historic #architecture #Baroque #art
October 27, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Boughton House in Northamptonshire - A Grand Country Manor House influenced by French architecture and the Palace of Versailles - 31 August
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October 25, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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An adult female kingfisher, possibly the mum of the adolescent male in my previous kingfisher post - OM1 & 150-600mm - 29th Aug
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October 23, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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I could say that I'm getting fed up with editing and showing my Kingfisher photos across social media, but if I did I'd be lying. What wonderful colours! OM1 & 150-600mm - 29th Aug
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October 22, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Same young male Kingfisher (as per last Kingfisher post) fishing on the lake and finishing his meal - OM1 & 150-600mm - 29th Aug
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#birdphotography #Kingfisher #colours #Hunting #fishing
October 19, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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A young male Kingfisher successfully fishing on the lake. Life is brutal if you're a fish and he's hungry - OM1 & 150-600mm - 29th Aug
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October 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Sorry, more Kingfisher images - it just seems such a shame to have them and not share them - OM1 & 150-600mm - 29th Aug
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October 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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More close up Kingfisher images - He landed close to the hide - This is an adult male, handsome chap - OM1 & 150-600mm - 29th Aug
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October 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Young female Kingfisher preening after a hunt - OM1 & 150-600mm - 28th Aug
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#birdphotography #Kingfisher
October 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Adult male Kingfisher and young female, which I assume is his daughter - OM1 & 150-600mm - 28th Aug
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#birdphotography #Kingfisher
October 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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I often go out with the Kingfisher in mind, but usually end up photographing whatever is there - Some mixed bird shots - OM1 & 150-600mm - 28th Aug
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#birdphotography #hunting
October 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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A tad further away this time. Pretty certain its a young male, brother of the young female in my last post, with a catch after a success dive - OM1 & 150-600mm - 25th Aug
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#birdphotography #Kingfisher
October 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Sometimes I get really lucky and a kingfisher lands close to the hide. This is a young female, isn't she a beauty - OM1 & 150-600mm - 25th Aug
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#birdphotography #Kingfisher #colours #Hunting
October 1, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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Young Male Kingfishder (Alcedo Atthis) flitting about the lake - Its always a good day when you snap a kingfisher - OM1 & 150-600mm - 25th Aug
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September 29, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Even more photos from of the exotic butterflies at Stratford Butterfly Farm - a wonderful place for a bit of photography - OM1 & 150-600mm - 6th August
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#butterflies
#colour #Butterfly
September 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Some more photos from of the exotic butterflies at Stratford Butterfly Farm - OM1 & 150-600mm - 6th August
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#butterflies
#colour #Butterfly
September 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM