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philocthulhu.bsky.social
@philocthulhu.bsky.social
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Teacher of History and Classical Studies.
kosmopolitês and fond of giving a camera a work out as I go.

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Reefer Madness!!!!
November 29, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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My new work mate is pretty slack
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #cat #nikon
Random cat in an in tray on my desk.
November 28, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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The best is yet to come...
November 9, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Bridge of Remembrance, Otautahi, Aotearoa.
November 8, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Detail from the Bridge of Remembrance, Christchurch, Aotearoa
November 8, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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October 22, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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September 27, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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My favourite place in Greece. Cute cat as well.
Image of the coastline of Nafplion, Greece, at sunset
September 27, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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September 12, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Just another day in paradise as a teacher in Aotearoa
August 19, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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Street art Otautahi, Aotearoa.
#graffiti #wall #art #artwork #streetart #photography
July 7, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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The physical side of rugby.

#monochrome #blackandwhite #newzealand #photography #rugby #nikon
Rugby player displaying damage from a game
June 29, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #travel #nikon #tokyo

Night time adventures in Tokyo
Young woman running in front of a temple in Tokyo
June 29, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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The physicality of rugby always makes for dynamic photography
#monochrome #blackandwhite #newzealand #photography #rugbyl #nikon
players contest the throw in a lineout
June 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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The Catlins in Otago/Southland, Aotearoa is filled with hidden delights.

#monochrome #blackandwhite #newzealand #photography #travel #nikon
waterfall viewed over the shoulder of woman wearing a rain coat, from the Catlins region of New Zealand
June 2, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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Keeping cool in Bordeaux #monochrome #blackandwhite #japan #photography #travel #nikon
May 17, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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The (Maybe) Last Supper.
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #people #nikon
May 17, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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May 1, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Pipe band on the move (cue Reservoir Dogs music)
ANZAC Day, Oamaru, Aotearoa 2025
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #streetphotography #nikon #newzealand #anzacday
Pipe band
April 30, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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“they also serve who only stand and wait.”
ANZAC Day, Oamaru, Aotearoa
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #streetphotography #nikon #newzealand #anzacday
Honour guard at a war memorial on ANZAC Day in Oamaru, Aotearoa 2025
April 30, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Wreath laying, ANZAC Day 2025
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #streetphotography #nikon #newzealand #anzacday
Soldier carrying a wreath for ANZAC Day commemorations.
April 30, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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ANZAC Day parade, Oamaru, Aotearoa. Young and old coming together to recognise those that have served in uniform for New Zealand.
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #streetphotography #nikon #newzealand #anzacday
Pipe band and flag bearers in an Anzac Day parade, New Zealand
April 25, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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Steam being released from the boiler, Whangerei, Aotearoa
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #travel #nikon #newzealand
Steam locomotive surrounded by steam
April 24, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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Scenes from the Treaty of Waitangi grounds, Waitangi Aotearoa
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #travel #nikon #newzealand
April 15, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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The emotion of the Haka
For New Zealanders this is a Māori tradition (tikanga) that is used to welcome visitors, to honour the living or dead, or as a sign of identity (to a tribe, organisation, team, as NZers). A good Haka has pride and passion and numbers don't matter. #blackandwhite #monochrome
Students perform a Haka to thank the judges in a haka/waiata competion The judges respond to the student Haka with one of their own
April 12, 2025 at 3:12 AM