Rick Cowling
@rickcowling.bsky.social
Aging geek. Anime fan. SF fan. Comic fan. Photography enthusiast.
Getting old. And now I’m older still.
Lefty, anti-authoritarian, living 'oop Nooarth' on the edge of Sheffield in the UK.
Getting old. And now I’m older still.
Lefty, anti-authoritarian, living 'oop Nooarth' on the edge of Sheffield in the UK.
Well the weather up ‘ere in Sheffield is still pretty grotty. 😕 But at least it’s not as heavy as yesterday. Stay safe everyone.
November 15, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Well the weather up ‘ere in Sheffield is still pretty grotty. 😕 But at least it’s not as heavy as yesterday. Stay safe everyone.
Watching the cloud roll in over Hilltop, Storrs and Dungworth this morning . #weather #weaterwatchers #loxleyvalley #sheffieldweather #paultheweatherman
November 9, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Watching the cloud roll in over Hilltop, Storrs and Dungworth this morning . #weather #weaterwatchers #loxleyvalley #sheffieldweather #paultheweatherman
In spite of the bit of dead grass, this is the best picture I’ve ever taken of a wren. 🙂
#wren #ukbirds #ukwildlifeimages
#wren #ukbirds #ukwildlifeimages
November 2, 2025 at 11:32 AM
In spite of the bit of dead grass, this is the best picture I’ve ever taken of a wren. 🙂
#wren #ukbirds #ukwildlifeimages
#wren #ukbirds #ukwildlifeimages
Happy Halloween and Samhain greetings! 🎃
#Halloween
#Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Happy Halloween and Samhain greetings! 🎃
#Halloween
#Halloween
October 12, 2025 at 8:58 AM
This evening’s sunset. Loxley Valley, Sheffield. UK.
October 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
This evening’s sunset. Loxley Valley, Sheffield. UK.
October 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Taken in the aftermath of Storm Amy at 6.45 am. It may look peaceful but the wind is blowing a gale and the clouds are racing.
Loxley Valley, Sheffield. UK.
Loxley Valley, Sheffield. UK.
October 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Taken in the aftermath of Storm Amy at 6.45 am. It may look peaceful but the wind is blowing a gale and the clouds are racing.
Loxley Valley, Sheffield. UK.
Loxley Valley, Sheffield. UK.
Sometimes, you don’t have to travel far to see wildlife. This sparrow hawk was eating its meal on my front lawn. This image is from a few years ago now.
#sparrowhawk #loxleyvalley #ukwildlife
#sparrowhawk #loxleyvalley #ukwildlife
September 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Sometimes, you don’t have to travel far to see wildlife. This sparrow hawk was eating its meal on my front lawn. This image is from a few years ago now.
#sparrowhawk #loxleyvalley #ukwildlife
#sparrowhawk #loxleyvalley #ukwildlife
Awaiting @timkey.bsky.social at the Showroom Cinema.
September 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Awaiting @timkey.bsky.social at the Showroom Cinema.
“Adventure is out there!”
I took this picture 18 months ago. A woman had taken her two dogs for a walk in Hillsborough Park, Sheffield and was preparing to take them home on her motorbike. I asked her permission to take this image.
I took this picture 18 months ago. A woman had taken her two dogs for a walk in Hillsborough Park, Sheffield and was preparing to take them home on her motorbike. I asked her permission to take this image.
September 14, 2025 at 9:16 PM
“Adventure is out there!”
I took this picture 18 months ago. A woman had taken her two dogs for a walk in Hillsborough Park, Sheffield and was preparing to take them home on her motorbike. I asked her permission to take this image.
I took this picture 18 months ago. A woman had taken her two dogs for a walk in Hillsborough Park, Sheffield and was preparing to take them home on her motorbike. I asked her permission to take this image.
Taken a week ago. This young buzzard was being deliberately harassed by the crow as it had flown too close to the trees where it was nesting. In spite of the size difference the buzzard was definitely coming off worse.
August 19, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Taken a week ago. This young buzzard was being deliberately harassed by the crow as it had flown too close to the trees where it was nesting. In spite of the size difference the buzzard was definitely coming off worse.
But now I’m onto a bit of @benaaronovitch.bsky.social, which was a birthday gift. 🙂
August 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
But now I’m onto a bit of @benaaronovitch.bsky.social, which was a birthday gift. 🙂
I’ve just finished reading this very interesting novella by @ecatherine.com.
It was sent to me as by @locusmag.bsky.social for supporting them. Not my normal reading matter but a well written and intriguing idea of first contact. I will be seeking out more from this author.
It was sent to me as by @locusmag.bsky.social for supporting them. Not my normal reading matter but a well written and intriguing idea of first contact. I will be seeking out more from this author.
August 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I’ve just finished reading this very interesting novella by @ecatherine.com.
It was sent to me as by @locusmag.bsky.social for supporting them. Not my normal reading matter but a well written and intriguing idea of first contact. I will be seeking out more from this author.
It was sent to me as by @locusmag.bsky.social for supporting them. Not my normal reading matter but a well written and intriguing idea of first contact. I will be seeking out more from this author.
Just want to say a quick “Thank you” to @locusmag.bsky.social for my two books that arrived safely from the USA for supporting them through their last subscription campaign. 🙂
July 31, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Just want to say a quick “Thank you” to @locusmag.bsky.social for my two books that arrived safely from the USA for supporting them through their last subscription campaign. 🙂
July 21, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Swifts over my house and garden last week when there was much less rain about. They always make me smile.
#swifts #summerheralds
#swifts #summerheralds
July 21, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Swifts over my house and garden last week when there was much less rain about. They always make me smile.
#swifts #summerheralds
#swifts #summerheralds
The view where I live right now.
July 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The view where I live right now.
