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Jilly
@jillysnaps.bsky.social
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I like all the good stuff: photography, books, art, music, food, laughter.
All photos are taken by me apart from reposts.
Located just south of London in leafy Surrey.
Member of #EastCoastKin Arts Collective.
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Citroën
Founded in 1919 by André Citroën

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekEforEponymous
#ColorADay#RedWed
#WindowsOnWednesday
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin
Front view of a bright red vintage Citroën van parked on grass, with the Citroën double-chevron emblem centred on the grille, round headlights on either side, and a white bumper below. Sunlight filters through leafy tree branches above, casting dappled shadows across the windscreen and bonnet.
February 4, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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Busselton Jetty, Busselton, WA
Founder John Garrett Bussel 1831

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#ColorADay #BlueTue
#TidesOutTuesday
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Two people walking hand in hand along a long wooden pier with railway tracks running down the centre, white railings on either side, and the sea stretching out beneath a wide, cloud-filled sky.
February 3, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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Park Life

Master Park in Oxted, Surrey. Named in 1923 after Charles Hoskins Master, a prominent local landowner.

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekEforEponymous
#BlueSkyMonday
#ColorADay #PinkMon
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin
A misty park at dusk, framed by two tall leafless trees silhouetted against a pastel sky of pink, blue and gold. Low fog hangs over the grass, benches sit empty in the distance, and a lone runner in a bright green top moves along the field behind a dark wooden fence in the foreground.
February 2, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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Looking Forward to Spring

Happy #BlueSkyMonday friends. I hope the week ahead is kind to you all 💙

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekEforEponymous (details in alt)
#MacroMonday
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin
Close-up of a hyacinth just beginning to bloom, with tightly packed deep blue flower buds emerging between fresh green leaves. Tiny water droplets cling to the leaves, and the plant grows from mossy soil in a textured blue ceramic pot, set against a softly blurred dark background. The name Hyacinth is derived from Hyacinthus (or Hyakinthos), a beautiful youth and Spartan prince who was beloved by the god Apollo. According to legend, Zephyrus, the god of the west wind, grew jealous of Apollo's affection for the boy and killed him with a discus. Grief-stricken, Apollo did not allow Hades to claim the boy. Instead, he turned the spilled blood of Hyacinthus into a flower. It is said that the petals of this flower were inscribed with the letters "AI, AI" (a Greek cry of lamentation, meaning "alas").
February 2, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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The weekend is nearly over which means Monday is incoming! Start your week with something BLUE - from skies to nature, outfits to ocean views. Share anything blue in your photos or creations using #BlueSkyMonday and start the week off with the right kind of blues 💙

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An expansive, cold, sandy beach with ripples in the foreground and a blue, cloudy sky above the ocean. With the following wording: Join in for#BlueSkyMonday Every Monday, post your artwork celebrating all things blue! Blue skies, blue water, blue flowers, blue shoes, blue cars, everything blue! Open to photos, drawings, paintings, poems, music, daydreams...anything! Any and all are welcome to participate, just use the hashtag #BlueSkyMonday to be included Inspired by New Order's "Blue Monday" Brought to you by #EastCoastKin and #ArminPhoto
February 1, 2026 at 11:23 PM
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Drive By

It was a wet week here but managed to get out on a cold, dry morning to get this one. I haven’t done panning for ages so with limited time and lots of failures this was my best attempt. Tech detail in alt.

#AlphabetTechPhoto #Panning
#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekDforDramatic
#ClassicMono
A black taxi captured in motion, driving along a city street at with blurred buildings and lights in the background creating a sense of speed and movement. Tech details: Sony Alpha 7 ll with 18-55 lens. 1/25sec @ f/11 ISO 100 Handheld panning. Enhanced in Lightroom.
February 1, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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Beginnings

The month is born where light begins,
Gold spilling softly from the sea.
Old days dissolve in fading foam,
New hopes breathe in, wide and free.

#StunDay #ImageAndVerse
#ColorADay #OrangeSun
#AlphabetChallenge
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Sunrise over a rugged coastal bay, with golden light spreading across calm sea water and illuminating jagged rock formations and sandy coves below, viewed from a grassy cliff edge as a new day begins.
February 1, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Last Walk
100 miles in Jan: DONE!
Sponsored walk for the Cancer Care Charity I volunteer with. (See alt)
Huge thanks to all that donated & cheered me on.
Still time to donate, if you can:
www.justgiving.com/page/jill-mo...

#BlueSkyArtShow #Clouds
#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekDforDramatic
#EastCoastKin
Before my description of the photo, a few words about my charity walk this month. The Chartwell Cancer Trust provides support and care for adults and children with Cancer and Leukaemia. 2026 will be my 13th year volunteering with them which is why I decided to walk 100 miles in January to help with their fundraising efforts. I’ve walked every day this month come sun - very rare - and rain… all too frequent. Today, after my final walk, these are my stats: 31 days / 105 miles / 33hours 52min And a total raised of over £1,500 so far! A huge THANK YOU to everyone on BlueSky who has donated and supported me - you know who you are! It is very much appreciated, my friends 😊🙏🏼🥰 Alt text: A wide, muddy field stretches beneath a dramatic, cloud-laden sky, with patches of green grass and a long puddle reflecting the shifting light. A lone wooden signpost stands to the left, while bare tree branches frame the scene, suggesting a quiet, wintry landscape after rain.
January 31, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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Surrounded by Clouds

#BlueSkyArtShow #Clouds
#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekDforDramatic
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin
A calm lake reflects a dramatic, cloud-filled sky, with bare winter trees silhouetted along the far bank. Pale sunlight breaks through the clouds, shimmering across the water’s surface and mirroring the textured sky above.
January 31, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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A Walk in the Woods

#Scape
#ForestFriday
#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekDforDramatic
#ColorADay #BWFri
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin
A narrow woodland path winding through dense, leafless trees, their dark, twisting branches arching overhead; dappled light filters through the canopy, casting pale highlights on the forest floor and creating a quiet, slightly eerie atmosphere.
January 30, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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Wednesday’s Walk
It was a cold, misty start earlier in the week. But I was very grateful to get a break from the rain.

At last it’s Friday…so let’s #Scape! Have a good day, friends.

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekDforDramatic
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin
A misty winter field under a pale morning sun, with frost-damp ground and faint rows in the soil leading towards a distant line of bare trees; low mist drifts across the landscape, softening the horizon.
January 30, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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Beware of The Wolf

#AlphabetChallenge
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#UrbanGaze #HumansOfBlueSky
#ClassicMono
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin
A black-and-white urban scene of a woman in a patterned coat walking past a brick wall covered in detailed street art, including a large running wolf and human figures. The passer-by is slightly blurred in motion, contrasting with the sharp, textured mural behind them.
January 29, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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A Dangerous Juggling Act

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekDforDramatic
#UrbanGaze #HumansOfBlueSky
#ClassicMono
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin
A black-and-white street scene showing a male street performer standing on a small platform, holding knives raised in both hands, with a seated crowd watching intently. The performer faces away from the camera beneath an arched market sign, while onlookers line the cobbled street around him.
January 29, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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Reflecting on Grandeur… everyone needs a moat!

#PalacesAndGardens #GrandEstates
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin
A tranquil view of the medieval ruins at Scotney Castle in Kent, reflected perfectly in the still water of the moat. The stone house, round tower and arched doorway are surrounded by winter trees and greenery beneath a clear blue sky.
January 29, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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Help!

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekDforDramatic
#WindowsOnWednesday
#ClassicMono
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin
A black-and-white photo showing a windowpane filled with deer antlers. Behind the glass, a sculpted or mannequin-like human face with an expression of agony or fear is pressed against the window. The antlers appear to be enveloping or trapping the figure, enhancing the sense of distress and claustrophobia.
January 28, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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Making a Splash!

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekDforDramatic
#TidesOutTuesday
#ColorADay #BlueTue
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin
A chocolate brown Labrador dog wearing a pink collar charges into the sea, seen from behind as waves crash around its body. Water splashes high on either side, frozen mid-motion, while the blue-green surf churns energetically, capturing a moment of playful movement and power in the water.
January 27, 2026 at 5:38 PM
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Drama Queen

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekDforDramatic
#TagTuesday
#StreetArt
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin
A rough brick wall with a black street art poster saying “Daddy I Want A Fucking Pony” printed in white lettering. Parts of other art/tags/posters are visible on the right hand side
January 27, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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Tales of The Riverbank

#Cornwall
#BlueSkyMonday
#ColorADay #PinkMon
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
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A tranquil riverside village at sunset, with small boats moored on still water that reflects soft pink and peach clouds. In the foreground, two boats rest near the grassy bank, while cottages, boathouses and wooded hills line the river’s edge in the background. The calm scene is bathed in warm evening light, creating gentle reflections across the water.
January 26, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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My Weekend Walk

Happy #BlueSkyMonday! Wishing you all a peaceful week, stay safe out there 💙

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekDforDramatic
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin
A wide, open grassy field stretches towards a dark tree line on the horizon. In the centre stands a lone, leafless tree silhouetted against a dramatic sky, where the low sun glows through layered clouds. Wisps of white and charcoal-grey cloud swirl across deep blue sky, casting long shadows over the winter grass and creating a moody, atmospheric landscape.
January 26, 2026 at 10:19 AM
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Monday is incoming, so start your week with something blue! From skies to nature, outfits to ocean views - share your blue photos or creations. Use #BlueSkyMonday and help turn the Monday blues into a burst of colour and creativity! 💙

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An expansive, cold, sandy beach with ripples in the foreground and a blue, cloudy sky above the ocean. With the following wording: Join in for#BlueSkyMonday Every Monday, post your artwork celebrating all things blue! Blue skies, blue water, blue flowers, blue shoes, blue cars, everything blue! Open to photos, drawings, paintings, poems, music, daydreams...anything! Any and all are welcome to participate, just use the hashtag #BlueSkyMonday to be included Inspired by New Order's "Blue Monday" Brought to you by #EastCoastKin and #ArminPhoto
January 25, 2026 at 11:37 PM
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Tulip Deconstructed

#AlphabetTechPhoto #Macro
(Tech details in Alt)

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekCforCloseUp
#StunDay
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin
An extreme close-up of a pale pink tulip laid horizontally, its softly veined petals gently unfurling to expose golden-yellow stamens and pollen, set against a bright white background with a few fallen petals nearby. Tech details: Sony Alpha 7 ll with 2.8/50 macro lens. 1/60 sec @ f/4 ISO 400 Shot handheld on white Perspex under bright lighting. Enhanced in Lightroom.
January 25, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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Balancing the Day

Where sky meets sea, the day stands still,
Light learns to rest, and dark to wait;
Between the two, the world holds breath,
The golden grace of letting go.

#StunDay #ImageAndVerse
#ColorADay #OrangeSun
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin
The sun sits perfectly on the horizon where a calm, dark sea meets a glowing sky, with soft layers of orange and gold clouds creating a balanced, tranquil scene at sunset.
January 25, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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Bad Hair Day - Snow Edition

#BlueSkyArtShow #Cold
#ColorADay #GreenSat
#Abstractia #Nature
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin
A spiky green plant pushes up through a mound of fresh white snow, its long, sword-like leaves splayed outward like a defiant hairstyle, with snow-covered evergreen trees softly blurred in the background as snow falls.
January 24, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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Ice in the Veins

#BlueSkyArtShow #Cold
#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekCforCloseUp
#Abstractia #Nature
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin
A close-up of a dark fallen leaf covered in delicate frost crystals, highlighting the pale, icy veins against the deep purple-brown surface, with a cool wintery texture throughout.
January 24, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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Hanging Out with The Fun Guys 😁

#Scape
#ForestFriday
#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekCforCloseUp
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin
Close-up of a small cluster of delicate, pale beige bonnet mushrooms (Mycena species) with slender stems growing from a moss-covered fallen log in a woodland. The background is softly blurred, showing green foliage and forest floor, giving a quiet, natural feel.
January 23, 2026 at 5:07 PM