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Nigel Stanley
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London based photographer, walker and bass guitarist. Retired from trade union comms and pensions geekery. Labour insidery - a distant memory. Lack of influencer.
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Nigel Stanley @nigelstanley.bsky.social · Nov 18
1/5 A walk in the woods
I post a photo every day (most of the time). During the week they are part of a set, and more random at weekends. For my first week here some shots around Chalet Wood in E #London 's #Wanstead Park.

#photography #naturephoto #landscapephoto
autumn woodland scene
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2/5 #fungi

Shot a couple of weeks ago in #EppingForest .I think these are still growing with the caps yet to emerge.

Sigma 105 f2.8 #macro lens with a four-thirds mount - adapted to my OM1 - manually focus-stacked. Natural light.

#mushrooms #fungus #fungi #photography
#macrophotography
Mushrooms with textured white caps dotted with brown speckles clustered together on the forest floor, with a golden-yellow autumn leaf resting on top and curled stems visible among the fungi
November 11, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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1/5 #fungi

I made a couple of trips to hunt #EppingForest fungi and a couple of weeks ago. It's a bumper year.

Sigma 105 f2.8 #macro lens with a four-thirds mount - adapted to my OM1 - manually focus-stacked. This one was lit with an LED panel.

#photography #macrophotography #autumn
A delicate white mushroom with a pale yellow-green cap grows from moss-covered bark, its thin white stem supporting an umbrella-shaped cap with fine radial gills visible on the underside, photographed in soft natural light with a blurred forest background.
November 10, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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autumn leaves
Here's a #multipleexposure #intentionalcameramovement shot from this week of some leaves on a tree alon the River Lea in Tottenham. 4 shots from different places but keeping one leaf centre frame, then blended in Photoshop.

#icm #photography #naturephotography #autumn #autumnleaves
A vibrant autumn scene showing dense foliage in brilliant fall colors. The leaves display a stunning spectrum from golden yellow and bright orange to deep red and lingering green, creating a rich tapestry of seasonal color. The branches and leaves overlap in layers, with some appearing sharply focused while others blend into a soft, painterly background. A particularly vivid red leaf stands out prominently in the lower portion of the image. The overall effect captures the peak of autumn's transformation, with warm tones dominating the composition and hints of sky visible through the colorful canopy.
November 9, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Throwback Saturday with a shot from 2016 of #Whitby for the #evening theme of today's #BlueSkyArtShow .

This was shot on a Canon 80D with (I think) a Tamron zoom, giving what I think are my most successful sun stars.

#nightphotography #cityscape #photography #Yorkshire
alt-text please This is a stunning twilight photograph of Whitby, a historic coastal town in North Yorkshire, England. The image captures the town's iconic seaside character with its distinctive layers of architecture climbing up the hillside from the harbor. In the foreground, fishing boats are moored along the waterfront, their lights reflecting beautifully in the still harbor waters. The town's buildings rise dramatically up the cliff, showing a rich mix of traditional Georgian and Victorian architecture in varying shades of brick and stone. Street lights twinkle throughout the scene, creating a warm, inviting glow against the deepening dusk sky. The buildings are tightly clustered in the characteristic style of historic English coastal towns, with narrow streets winding between them. The sky features dramatic streaked clouds in shades of deep blue and peach, creating a moody, atmospheric backdrop. The composition beautifully captures that magical "blue hour" moment when artificial lights begin to dominate but natural light still illuminates the scene, giving the photograph a romantic, timeless quality that showcases Whitby's enduring charm as one of England's most picturesque harbor towns.
November 8, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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5/5 #Suffolk

Landscape shot at Sutton Hoo. The history and archaeology are fascinating , of course, but it's also got beautiful grounds that are big enough for a proper walk.

#OMsystems OM1 #olympus12100f4

#photography #scape
This image shows a picturesque park or garden landscape with gently rolling hills covered in golden-brown grass. The scene features a diverse collection of mature trees, including broad-leafed deciduous trees and distinctive dark green conifers that provide varied texture and form throughout the composition. In the center of the image, a small figure in a bright teal or turquoise dress stands on the grass, providing a pop of color and human scale to the natural setting. A bench and what appears to be an information sign can be seen nearby. The background reveals more wooded hills receding into the misty distance, suggesting this is located in a hilly region. The lighting and lush greenery indicate this was taken during summer or early autumn.
November 7, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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4/5 #Suffolk

A weathered boat on the beach at #Aldeburgh - shot in July.

#OMsystems OM1 #olympus12100f4

#photography #goldenhour
November 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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3/5 #Suffolk

Here's The Red House, where Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears lived out their lives. Taken last July.

#OMsystems OM1 #laowa7_5mm f2

#photography #architecture #architecturephotography #benjaminbritten
A charming English country house with distinctive red brick construction and terracotta tile roofing, featuring multiple chimneys and traditional architecture. The property sits at the edge of a well-maintained but slightly sun-dried lawn, surrounded by mature trees and lush hedgerow borders. The main house shows Arts and Crafts-style influences with its steep gabled roofs and prominent brickwork, while an attached wing extends to the left. The garden appears established and peaceful, with garden furniture visible in the distance, all set against a partly cloudy blue summer sky.
November 5, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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2/5 #suffolk

Here's a striking dead tree, not that far from Snape Maltings. with the river in the background.

OM systems OM1 Olympus 12-100mm f4

#photography #classicmono #blackandwhite #deadtree
A stark, leafless dead tree stands alone in a grassy marshland, its bare twisted branches reaching dramatically toward an overcast sky. The black and white photograph emphasizes the sculptural quality of the weathered wood against billowing clouds, with water and distant treeline visible in the background. The contrast between the organic forms of the gnarled branches and the soft horizontal lines of the marsh grass creates a haunting, atmospheric landscape scene.
November 4, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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1/5 #Suffolk

This week a set from July's trip to Aldeburgh, starting with this shot on a gloomy day from #SnapeMaltings of #BarbaraHepworth 's Family of Man: Ancestor I, Ancestor II, and Parent I - one of her last works.

#photography #sculpture #classicmono #blackandwhite
"Black and white photograph of three tall modernist sculptures standing in a field against a dramatic cloudy sky. Each sculpture consists of stacked geometric forms in dark material, featuring rectangular blocks with circular holes or voids cut through them. The sculptures vary in height and composition, creating a striking silhouette against the open landscape."
November 3, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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I got very wet walking around Bexley this week.

I like this shot, but this was before it really started pouring.

#omsystems OM1 - #olympus12100f4 -100mm f4 lens

#photography #macro #macrophotography #barbedwire #waterdrop
A close-up photograph of a strand of barbed wire with a single water droplet hanging from one of its sharp metal barbs, set against a soft, blurred green background.
November 2, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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I always like to choose a snap from the archives for the #BlueSkyArtShow theme so here's one from 2021 for the #autumn theme, though I could have chosen one from last week. It's Wandsworth Park (with Putney railway bridge in the background)

#photography
#autumnleaves
#landscapephotography
A stunning autumn avenue lined with mature plane trees, their distinctive mottled bark visible on thick trunks. The trees form natural archways over a paved path, with fallen golden-brown leaves carpeting the grass. Late afternoon sunlight filters through the partially bare canopy, creating dappled shadows on the ground. A bridge or building structure is visible in the background through the trees.
November 1, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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5/5 Autumn
One of my favourite spots in Epping Forest (shot two weeks ago.)
#EppingForest
#photography
#autumn
#autumnleaves
#landscapephotography
#woodlands
#fall
A dense forest scene with large, thick tree trunks and many roots exposed above a forest floor covered in brown fallen leaves; green leaves still hang from many branches above, while the forest appears calm and undisturbed.
October 31, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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4/5 Autumn

Here's one I took yesterday in pouring rain on a walk along the #londonloop near #Bexley.

#photography

#autumn
#autumnleaves
#landscapephotography
#woodlands
#fall @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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3/5 Autumn A footpath near Grange Hill station - the third least used on the underground.

#photography

#photography
#autumn
#autumnleaves
#landscapephotography
#woodlands
#fall
A winding woodland path covered in fallen autumn leaves, framed by dense foliage showing hints of yellow and golden tones. An ancient, gnarled oak tree dominates the upper portion of the scene, its thick, twisted branches spreading dramatically across the canopy, creating an archway over the trail below. The textured bark and sculptural form of the tree speak to its considerable age, while surrounding trees create a lush, green backdrop dappled with early autumn colors.
October 29, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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2/5 Autumn Three magnificent trees in the wonderfully named Lord's Bushes and Knighton Wood (which is an isolated bit of Epping Forest near Buckhurst Hill).

#photography #autumn #autumnleaves #landscapephotography #woodlands #fall
Ancient pollarded beech trees with thick, gnarled trunks and sprawling canopies display autumn foliage in shades of green, yellow, and orange. The majestic trees stand in a forest clearing carpeted with fallen leaves, with a slender birch tree visible among them
October 28, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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1/5 autumn

It's my favourite time of year for photography (though we shouldn't put the clocks back).

Here are some leaves catching the sun in #London's Tavistock Square last week.

#photography #autumn #autumnleaves #naturephotography
Vibrant orange and red maple leaves clinging to dark, moss-covered branches against a blurred forest background, capturing the brilliant colors of autumn foliage in natural lighting
October 27, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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Windows, windowcleaners and a reflection of a statue from the church opposite.

Snapped on New Oxford Street this week.

#photography #streetphotography
Two professional rope access workers suspended on ropes against a brick building facade, cleaning or maintaining the exterior windows of a multi-story structure with ornate stone architectural details. One window has a reflection of a statue.
October 26, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Looking for a snap with an #inside theme for today's #BlueSkyArtShow I thought of this shot from 2018 of #Eltham Palace - a marvellous mix of art deco and medieval in SE London.

#photography #architecture #architecturephotography #artdeco #interior #elthampalace
Luxurious circular lobby with dramatic domed ceiling featuring illuminated concentric rings of lights. Rich wood-paneled walls showcase ornate golden relief sculptures. Cream-colored upholstered armchairs arranged around low wooden tables on a rust-colored circular rug with geometric labyrinth pattern. Natural light streams through upper clerestory windows revealing historic brick architecture outside.
October 25, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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5/5 National Gallery

Looking up at one of the ceiling domes in London's #nationalgallery.

#Laowa6mm f2 (on my #OMsystems OM1)

#photography #architecture
Looking up at an ornate octagonal dome ceiling. The architectural design features an eight-pointed star skylight at the center with geometric glass panels letting in natural light. The dome has intricate neoclassical detailing including decorative molding, paneled sections with ornamental frames, and a dentil cornice around the perimeter. The color palette includes cream, beige, and gold tones against darker burgundy outer framing. The symmetrical design radiates from the central skylight outward through the octagonal structure
October 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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4/5 National Gallery
Another ultra-wide shot from London's #nationalgallery The #Laowa 6mm f2 is not easy to use but when you get everything lined up and level it's really something.

#photography
#architecture
#london
#gallery
#laowa6mm
"Grand museum gallery with ornate architecture featuring a domed glass ceiling with geometric patterns, decorative arches with gold detailing, and deep red damask-covered walls. Dark marble columns frame the space, with classical paintings in gilded frames mounted on the walls. In the foreground, a wooden viewing bench sits on polished floors flanked by decorative runners. Visitors can be seen in the background exploring the elegant exhibition space."
October 23, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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3/5 National Gallery

A gallery view in London's #nationalgallery showing just how wide the Laowa 6mm f2 (on my #OMsystems OM1) goes. I was standing only just in front of the marblw floor pattern.

#photography
#architecture
#london
#gallery
#laowa6mm
Grand museum gallery with vaulted glass ceiling, ornate gold architectural details, and towering dark marble columns. Red damask walls display classical paintings. Visitors gather on polished wooden floors beneath elaborate gilded arches and decorative moldings. Geometric marble floor pattern in foreground.
October 22, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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3/5 National Gallery

A gallery view in London's #nationalgallery showing just how wide the Laowa 6mm f2 (on my #OMsystems OM1) goes. I was standing only just in front of the marblw floor pattern.

#photography
#architecture
#london
#gallery
#laowa6mm
Grand museum gallery with vaulted glass ceiling, ornate gold architectural details, and towering dark marble columns. Red damask walls display classical paintings. Visitors gather on polished wooden floors beneath elaborate gilded arches and decorative moldings. Geometric marble floor pattern in foreground.
October 22, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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2/5 National Gallery

Looking up at the central dome of London's #NationalGallery

#Laowa 6mm f2 (on my #OMsystems OM1). This is a slight #panorama as I didn't want to lie on the floor in the middle of a tour group.

#photography
#laowa6mm
#london #architecture #symmetry #panophotos
This architectural photograph captures an ornate domed ceiling viewed from directly below. The composition features a magnificent central circular skylight with an elaborate geometric glass pattern radiating from its golden center. Surrounding this central dome are four partial domed sections positioned at the corners, creating a symmetrical cross-like arrangement. The architecture showcases lavish Baroque or Neoclassical detailing with intricate gold moldings, coffered panels, decorative medallions, and rich burgundy accents throughout. The geometric precision and ornamental craftsmanship demonstrate exceptional Renaissance-inspired design.
October 21, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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1/5 National Gallery

This week a set of #architecture #interiors from London's #NationalGallery taken with the ridiculously ultra-wide Laowa 6mm f2 (on my OM1). This is a hand-held #vertorama.

#photography #architecture #laowa6mm #london #panophotos
A grand neoclassical interior featuring a spectacular glass dome skylight centered above an ornate entrance hall. The dome's geometric glazing pattern floods the space with natural light, illuminating richly gilded ceiling details and decorative moldings. Dark marbled columns frame symmetrical marble staircases that ascend to a formal doorway, while sage green walls display classical artwork. An elaborate mosaic leads down the central stairs, and the architectural composition emphasizes height, symmetry, and luxurious materials throughout this museum building's ceremonial space.
October 20, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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It's autumn.

#photography #leaves #texture #naturephotography
"Vibrant autumn foliage displaying overlapping leaves in brilliant shades of crimson, deep pink, and magenta with hints of orange and burgundy, showing detailed leaf veination and the natural color transformation of fall"
October 19, 2025 at 9:36 AM