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Andy Hawkes
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Web developer, UX designer and occasional photographer.
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Shot a pheasant this morning...

With a camera, not a shotgun I must add.

📸 Nikon Z8 - 180-600
A colourful pheasant walking along a stone wall with autumn colours in the background
October 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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1 year ago today!

An incredibly lucky capture of the Northern Lights in England and a meteor from the Perseids Meteor Shower in the same photo.

Taken just outside of Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Perseid meteor and purple-green northern lights above silhouetted trees and landscape.
August 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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The Buck Moon rising over the Exchange building in Harrogate tonight

#moon #fullmoon #buckmoon

📸 #Nikon Z8 with Z180-600
A warm moon rising over a large office building with blue sky
July 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Had great fun shooting the Knaresborough Bed Race at the weekend.

It's such a fun event. There are loads of photos on their website: www.bedrace.co.uk

📸 #Nikon Z8 - Z24-70 2.8 & Z70-200 2.8
June 19, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Saw this lovely McLaren 720S in Harrogate today

📸 #Nikon Z8 Z 24-70 2.8
April 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Finally printing some recent photography!

#landscapephotography
April 15, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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My attempt at shooting the partial solar eclipse through the clouds earlier today in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

📸 #Nikon Z8 - Z 180-600 @ 600mm

#solareclipse2025 #solareclipse #Astrophotography #sun
This image shows a partial solar eclipse, where the Moon partially covers the Sun, creating a crescent-like appearance. The dark area is the Moon moving in front of the Sun, with the rest of the solar disk still visible.
March 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Incredible sunset over North Yorkshire this evening!

📸 #Nikon Z8 - Z 180-600mm

#sunset #landscape #landscapephotography
A breathtaking sunset paints the sky in fiery hues, as silhouetted trees stand in quiet contrast against the glowing sun.
March 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Tried photographing some Barn Owls yesterday evening in North Yorkshire

#birdphotography #owls #nikon
March 1, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Knaresborough Viaduct in the snow earlier this morning.

#snow #landscapephotography

📸 Nikon Z8 - 24-70 2.8Z
Snow-covered Knaresborough Viaduct spanning a river, surrounded by snowy trees and buildings in a winter landscape.
January 5, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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I threw together a quick post looking back at my astrophotography that I did in 2024.

2024 will go down as one of the best years for astro IMO.

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#astrophotography #landscapephotography
2024 - My year of astrophotography - Andrew Hawkes
www.andrewhawkes.co.uk
January 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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I'm hoping there will be some shock off-season F1 drama where Sainz ends up getting a seat at Mercedes or Red Bull.
December 8, 2024 at 9:13 PM
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Google Calendar in dark mode is 🤌
December 3, 2024 at 4:36 PM
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YouTube's playback speed controls should go up to 3x
December 1, 2024 at 5:15 PM
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This tree at Studley in North Yorkshire is so cool but I cannot for the life of me find a composition of it that works.

#landscapephotography
Dead and weathered tree standing prominently against a wooded backdrop. The lighting and colour tones add depth and character to the scene, creating a natural yet dramatic atmosphere. Black-and-white image of a leafless tree with dramatic branches reaching into the sky, set in a hilly landscape with scattered trees in the background.
November 16, 2024 at 5:29 PM
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I've been thinking a lot about Iceland recently. It's such a beautiful country and I've got so much more of it to explore and photograph. I need to get back soon!

Skaftafellsjökull Glacier - Iceland

#landscapephotography
Black-and-white photograph of a glacier landscape, with rugged mountains and jagged ice formations. The composition highlights the contrast between the dark rock formations and the bright, textured snow and ice. The perspective offers a sense of depth and scale, showcasing the vastness of the frozen terrain.
November 14, 2024 at 2:44 PM
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Like many of you we've dreamed of visiting this planespotters paradise, as well as the fabled Mach Loop in Wales. UK-based photographer Andrew Hawkes recently visited the former and has written up an excellent series of tips for what to do when we finally get to either of these spots. | 🛩️ ⚔️ 📍 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
Shooting low-level flying in The Lake District (LFA 17) for the first time - Andrew Hawkes
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November 6, 2024 at 5:18 PM
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Some highlights from my photography in October.

We were treated to yet another bonkers display of the Northern Lights visible from North Yorkshire.

I didn't get the shot I was hoping for of Comet C/2023 A3 - Tsuchinshan-ATLAS but it was great to capture a comet again!

#astrophotography
This image shows a beautiful scene of the Northern Lights over a train viaduct in Knaresborough, a picturesque town known for its historic architecture and scenic beauty. The aurora lights in shades of green and purple blend with the night sky, creating a stunning contrast with the warmly lit viaduct and surrounding landscape. The viaduct's reflection in the river adds to the beauty of the photograph. This image shows a stunning view of the northern lights (aurora borealis) in a dark, open field. The vibrant colors of the aurora, including shades of green, pink, and red, illuminate the sky in vertical streaks. A solitary tree stands silhouetted on a hill against the glowing backdrop, and faint stars are visible in the night sky, adding to the serene and captivating atmosphere of the scene. Image of a comet against a starry sky.
November 3, 2024 at 12:11 PM
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I posted a blog post for the first time in a long time!

Shooting low-level flying in the Lake District

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#photography #aviation #avgeek
Shooting low-level flying in The Lake District (LFA 17) for the first time - Andrew Hawkes
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November 1, 2024 at 11:22 AM
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Here's an autumnal photo for some peace from that other social media platform full of hate and rage.

Aysgarth Falls, Yorkshire Dales, UK

#Nikon Z8
10s ISO 64
Nikkor 24-70 2.8 @ 24mm
#yorkshiredales #fall #autumn #landscapephotography #waterfall
A photo of Aysgarth Falls in autumn, featuring cascading water over layered rocks with a backdrop of vibrant orange, yellow, and green foliage.
October 31, 2024 at 4:03 PM