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Simon Brown

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ROYAL O’REILLY TENENBAUM
1932 - 2001
DIED TRAGICALLY RESCUING HIS FAMILY FROM THE WRECKAGE OF A DESTROYED SINKING BATTLESHIP

February 27, 2025 at 8:14 PM

Simon Brown

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📍 Next time you’re exploring Belfast, step inside this hidden gem to soak in its peaceful atmosphere and timeless charm.

#Belfast #FirstPresbyterianChurch #HistoricPlaces #GeorgianArchitecture #UnitedIrishmen #NorthernIrelandHistory

January 18, 2025 at 10:49 AM

Simon Brown

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From the Agile Du Midi, February 2018. Breathtaking

January 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM

Simon Brown

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Why it’s the spit of Peyto Lake, Alberta? Very very similar 🤣🤣…

January 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM

Simon Brown

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New Year, new challenge.

Sat with Emma (daughter) oil painting the other evening, something that I haven’t done in a wee while. Very calming and enjoyable few hours…

January 1, 2025 at 11:17 AM

Simon Brown

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The Mourne Mountains from Newcastle Beach this afternoon. Stunning N Ireland

The image depicts a stunning coastal landscape with a wide, sandy beach at low tide. In the foreground, three figures are walking on the reflective wet sand, accompanied by dogs. The beach stretches toward the horizon, reflecting the vibrant sky above.

The sky is a blend of dramatic hues, transitioning from golden yellow tones on the left to deep blue and gray clouds on the right. In the background, a range of dark, cloud-shrouded mountains rises dramatically, adding depth to the scene. To the right of the mountains, faint structures, possibly houses or a small settlement, are visible near the shoreline.

December 28, 2024 at 5:23 PM

Simon Brown

@nisnaps.bsky.social

Lit.

Lurgan Park Avenue December 2023

December 21, 2024 at 12:20 AM

Simon Brown

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Like a #Christmas Bauble, the "Rise" Sculpture sits on the flat meadows on which the west link road runs over from the motorway into Belfast. Love the lights of the houses behind it - like a Christmas nativity scene at Bethlehem.

December 16, 2024 at 9:40 PM

Simon Brown

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In a world of high tension, this is the most dishonest form of click bait.

December 14, 2024 at 7:11 PM

Simon Brown

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Lough Neagh at Sunset. #serenity

December 13, 2024 at 7:08 AM

Simon Brown

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#Belfast A dramatic view of Belfast City Hall from the Grand Hotel under a moody sky. The historic architecture meets modern urban life in the heart of Northern Ireland.

Aerial view of Belfast City Hall, a grand historic building with a domed roof, surrounded by the city’s mix of modern and classic architecture. The scene is under a dramatic cloudy sky, giving a moody atmosphere to the urban landscape.

December 12, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Simon Brown

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Standing in the shadow of history at the Colosseum in Rome. A cross rises amidst ancient ruins, a poignant reminder of faith, resilience, and the stories etched into these stones. The clouds may loom, but the light always breaks through. #Rome #Colosseum #History #Faith

A dramatic view of the Colosseum in Rome with a large, dark cross in the foreground. The ancient stone structure stands partially intact, with arched openings and weathered walls. Dark clouds loom overhead, but a beam of light breaks through, casting a glow on the scene. The image conveys a sense of history, faith, and resilience.

December 10, 2024 at 5:29 AM

Simon Brown

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Winter Cottage, Mourne Mountains, Co.Down. #ireland #northernireland #Christmas #winter

December 9, 2024 at 11:14 PM

Simon Brown

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Monday morning Marrakesh. Hustle bustle, trade and motors. Fumes and incense, noise and life. Have a good week #monday #mondaymotivation

December 9, 2024 at 7:57 AM

Simon Brown

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Love the Balls on the Falls, the 'Westicles' or the 'Rise Sculpture' I think theses are the best Christmas Baubles about on a dark cool night like this - absolutely class with the lights shining like stars behind. Love it. East Belfast looking towards west Belfast. @barrabest.bsky.social