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John Glassey
@johnglassey.bsky.social
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A guy from Scotland, I like too many things at once, currently work at University of Dundee, love photography and travel

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Time for a change 🕰️#photography
A glowing white porcelain robot lamp with 2 lit bulbs for eyes with a square head and a curved pill shaped mouth and big teeth, landscape shot, background pure black, robot glowing warm amber
December 6, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Not had the best couple of months, but decided to start taking photos again. Photography has been on pause for a couple of years, trying to find it again #dundee #scotland #photography
View over to the Tay Bridge on a misty afternoon
November 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Had one of the most beautiful cups of tea in my life today, at Bettys tearoom in Harrogate #travel #yorkshire
Tea room with teapots on the table and a high tea style serving of scones. People in the background enjoying tea
May 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Fresh strawberries in the beautiful sunshine #photography #summer #scotland
Bright red strawberries shimmering with water drops in a white bowl outside in a garden with a purple and yellow lupin in the background
May 16, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Spent a great day at Beamish Open Air Museum in County Durham. Love it there. Takes you back to simpler times #livingmuseum #travel #england #vacation #photography
An old fashioned British street with cobblestones and tram lines. Terraced houses on the left and a red brick bank building in the distance past the tram pole. The photo is dotted with visitors
April 8, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Always love visiting Newcastle in England. Such a wonderful and friendly city. Could see myself making a move down here one day #citybreak #travel #unitedkingdom
Bronze statue of an angel with outspread wings sitting on green grass with a blue sky in the background
April 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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7/7 And finally, the glorious and iconic Dean Village. A must for anyone looking to snap the perfect Edinburgh photo #scotland #photography
A charming village, with a stream leading up to it. Buildings are hit by golden sunlight , with autumnal trees and a blue sky with cloud
February 27, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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6/7 A very recognisable street, Circus Lane, so many flock to take a photo of this charming place in Edinburgh #scotland #photography
A beautiful charming old lane, cobbled streets wend off to the right, old stone buildings to either side. At the far left is a tall church spire. Shrubbery surrounds the old buildings.
February 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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5/7 The ancient feel of Edinburgh is lovely #scotland #photography
Very old orange/brown church, on the left is. Mounted horse and rider on a plinth. Blue sunny sky with few clouds. Photo taken looking up from the ground
February 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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4/7 A sunny evening up Calton Hill in Edinburgh #scotland #photography
Tall circular old monument on a small hill, green bushes surrounding and four people looking around. Blue skies with some white cloud
February 27, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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3/7 An unusual look up to the Scott Monument in Edinburgh #scotland #photography
View looking up at an old monument, with a statue centre and clouds in the background. Photo taken very low, looking up, wide and landscape
February 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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2/7 Always worth the walk up, the views from Calton Hill in Edinburgh are wonderful #scotland #photography
View over Edinburgh on a cloud evening, a circular monument on the left and Edinburgh skyline in the distance
February 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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1/7 Another photoset of some past shots —this time, Edinburgh, Scotland #photography
A photo of Edinburgh castle on top of castle hill, green Victorian fountain below, and deckchairs on a grass lawn
February 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Before I go to bed, thought I’d share this beautiful Bullfinch from a few years back #birds #photography
A bullfinch perched on a brown coloured fence. The bullfinch breast is a vibrant red, the background is blurred clouds
February 22, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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6/6 A calm looking robin on a cold snowy day #nature #photography
Close up of a robin with snow in the background
February 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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5/6 A robin perched on a branch on a snowy day #nature #photography
Robin perched on a small tree branches, the tree is covered in snowy and there is a thick covering of snow on the ground
February 21, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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4/6 One of my favourites, a robin on a snowy day, looking very content #nature #photography
A robin centred, on an orange fence, snow in background
February 21, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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3/6 A robin perched on the fence #nature #photography
Robin perched on an orange fence, centred, with greenery bokeh in background
February 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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2/6 Robin tucking into suet nuggets
A robin clinging onto a silver feeder filled with pellets of suet, there is a small piece in the bird’s beak
February 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Inspired by @robcrank68.bsky.social here’s some of the robin photos I’ve taken over the past few years

1/6 Robin on the grass #nature #photography
A plump robin on green grass
February 21, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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6/6 The last for now, my second favourite city in the world (first is Rome), the wonderful Venice. Been there 4 times now, and could go forever more. Thanks for your time, hope you enjoyed an insight into my travel photography. Check out my insta for more www.instagram.com/john_glassey/ #photography
Gondolier on a sunny Venice day, calm waters in the canal, traditional Venetian image with beautiful classic buildings on either side of canal, and bridge in distance
February 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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5/6 Fancy some authentic Italian gelato? This is from a trip to Amalfi. Such a stunning town, in the most beautiful region of Italy #photography
Classic Italian gelato storefront, bustling outside with locals sitting at the outdoor tables.
February 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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4/6 Paris metro - on my tour of France, had to take in the capital. Enjoyed being a tourist #photography
Sunny day in Paris, a view of the entrance to a metro station, with the gorgeous imposing Metropolitain signage above the staircase. A woman ascending and a man defending the stairs. Background is a classic Parisian building lit by the golden sun
February 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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3/6 Crainlarich, Scotland. Not too far from my home town of Dundee. Lovely memories of taking my mum on drives around the country #photography
Railway passing through pine trees, a snow covered hill in the background
February 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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2/6 Antwerp Central Station. Did a drive around Belgium and France, and took a short visit to this lovely city. Blown away by the architecture of this station #photography
Central station, looking into the grand entrance hall, 4 storeys high, grey brick pillars and tile floor, lots of people bustling about
February 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM