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Lucy Budge
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(Particle) Physicist turned Software Developer turned Data Engineer | she/her

Photography and Dogs 🐕
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#DogsAtPollingStations
Two golden retrievers sit in front of a bench with a “polling station” sign on it. One of the dogs is looking up at the camera, the other has her eyes closed and looks serene
May 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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I upgraded my camera and it really does make a difference! Just in terms of getting the focus right (and a bigger sensor so more light) which means I can focus on other stuff (composition, settings etc)
Emmy the golden retriever stands with front paws on a mossy tree trunk looking towards the camera, surrounded by other trees. The scene is bathed in golden light. Rubin the golden retriever puppy stands in shallow water bathed in golden light. He has one front paw raised and is looking to the side of the camera.
March 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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The world really sucks at the moment, so here’s a picture of 8 month old Rubin enjoying playing in the stream ✨ #photography #dog
Rubin the golden retriever puppy stands in shallow water bathed in golden light. His fur is soggy all over and he has one front paw slightly raised.
March 13, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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*That* Wanaka Tree. So many other tourists there but came away with a cool picture so it was worth it!

#Photography #NewZealand
A long exposure picture of a tree standing in the middle of a lake, with mountains in the background. The lake is a silky blue and the tree shows no movement blur.
December 6, 2024 at 3:19 PM
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Another one from Tawhai Falls (Gollum’s Cave). Aotearoa (New Zealand) is awesome!!

#Photography #Waterfall
A long exposure of a waterfall falling into a turquoise pool of water. The edges of the pool are steep, rocky and covered in green plants and trees
December 4, 2024 at 3:46 PM
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Tawhai Falls (one of the locations used for Gollum’s Cave). Taken this time last year.

#Photography #Waterfall
Long exposure picture of a waterfall with the stream coming towards the camera.
December 3, 2024 at 10:28 PM
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Did you know that at any one moment the Earth contains approximately one (6 week old)
kitten's worth of dark matter?
Oscar definitely seemed to like this fact, although he wasn't so happy when I pointed out he isn't a kitten anymore... #DarkMatter #PhysicsCat 🧪
A cat lies on his side on top of some handwritten equations. The equations are part of some exercises on cosmology.
November 27, 2024 at 8:17 PM
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It’s not often we get snow, we had to make the best of it!

#photography #DogPhotography
Emmy the golden retriever stands in a snowy wood. There is snow falling, and it has stuck to the bark on the trees. Emmy has one paw up on a tree trunk and is looking off to the left of the picture
November 25, 2024 at 5:01 PM
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One of the best photos I’ve ever taken ☺️ a stop off for a quick walk on a long drive over to Wellington before getting the ferry to Te Waipounamu (South Island).

Tanes Waterfall, Remutaka Hill, Aotearoa (New Zealand)
#photography
A long exposure of a small waterfall. There isn’t much water falling, it’s split into several thin streams. The long exposure gives the water a silky look. The rocks are covered in dark green moss and there are dark green ferns around the top.
November 25, 2024 at 9:51 AM
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Honestly still reeling from the news about #SycamoreGap!

One of these is from a few months ago, one from the day I interviewed for my PhD. The night was clear so we jumped in the car and drove up. Had to scramble through boggy, icy fields but it was worth it 🙌🏻
Emmy the golden retriever stands on a hill above sycamore gap in the late evening sun. The sycamore tree is clearly visible below her, she is staring happily into the camera. The stars behind the sycamore tree at sycamore gap. The tree is light up by powerful lights behind it, showing off its bare branches. The sky is full of stars.
September 29, 2023 at 5:38 PM