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Soph0571
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Feminist, Ally, Friend, Political Nerd.
Love photography - amateur (obvs) practicing to improve all the time.
All pics my own other than reposts.
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Out for my #LunchtimeWalk practicing #macro 4 #Wellbeing & #mindfulness when an old gal stopped to ask why I was staring at a raindrop. By the end of our chat I knew she was 80, enjoyed a gin, & told stories that made me think she’d once been famous. I want to be her when I grow up. 😉

The #raindrop
A close-up macro photograph of a flower bud with a gradient of purple and green, covered in glistening raindrops. The droplets cling to the smooth surface of the bud and stem, reflecting light and tiny shapes within them. The background is softly blurred, creating a dreamy, bokeh effect that highlights the delicate details of the water droplets.
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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#Scape #EastCoastKin #photography #Ireland #NorthernIreland

The sea lies hammered flat under the weight of weather,
fields holding their green like a truth they won’t let go
A moody coastal landscape on the east coast of Northern Ireland’s Ards Peninsula. Heavy, dark blue storm clouds dominate the sky, with lighter streaks drifting across the left side. Below, a calm grey-blue sea meets a patchwork of vivid green fields, hedgerows, and scattered white houses. The scene captures the contrast between the bright land, the muted ocean, and the dramatic, shifting weight of the approaching weather.
November 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Yeah but little England got to pretend we were still an Empire, still superior to everyone else everywhere and that need was deeply ingrained & socially acceptable, and this is what they want back, with the economy in the crapper cause f their Brexit - this is all they have got
November 14, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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#FlyDay #EastCoastKin #macro #macrophotography #photography

Permission to Land
A close-up photo of a honeybee hovering just above a deep burgundy flower. The bee’s face and wings are sharply defined, showing fine hairs, clear wing veins, and detailed eyes. The dark, velvety petals of the flower contrast against a soft, blurred green background.
November 14, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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I was gonna - but ran out of characters - and yes show me a paedophile by well showing me a paedophile
November 14, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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It is pouring in London today so expect lots of captures of raindrops over the next few days😉
But as it is #FlowersOnFriday #FloralFriday #BloomScrolling have a wee daisy and some raindrops to kick of that Friday feeling 🌼🍷😗
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision #macro

Flowers (2016-2018)
Close-up of a purple daisy-like flower with long narrow petals covered in dew droplets, surrounding a bright yellow, textured centre. The background is soft and green, creating a vivid contrast with the flower.
November 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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#PalacesAndGardens #AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision #autumn #photography

St James Park and Buckingham Palace

The Crown (2016-2023)
A wide, tranquil lake in St. James’s Park reflects the bright blue sky, drifting white clouds, and warm autumn foliage along its banks. Golden and orange trees, including weeping willows with cascading branches, frame both sides of the water. In the distance, an elegant historic building with ornate stonework stands partially visible beyond the trees, situated in the direction of Buckingham Palace. A few ducks swim quietly across the shimmering surface, completing the peaceful, picturesque scene
November 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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What you looking at? Captured earlier in the week - not to many for the pound this time of year but wee lady happy to support #InsectThursday #macro #macrophotography #photography #AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision

Bugs (1995–1999)
November 13, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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I thought I had seen the last wee #bee of the year last month, can you imagine how excited I was to see this wee fella yesterday just in time for #InsectThursday? - not my best capture but whatevs😂 #macro #macrophotography #AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision #photography

Odd One Out (1982-1985)
A close-up macro photograph of a fuzzy bumblebee collecting pollen from a vibrant pink flower. The bee’s black and yellow striped body is dusted with tiny specks of pollen as it buries its head into the flower’s bright yellow stamens. The delicate, slightly crinkled petals surround the bee, their edges glowing softly in the sunlight. In the background, dark green leaves create a contrasting backdrop that enhances the vivid colours and fine textures of both the bee and the flower. The image captures the intimate detail and warmth of a pollination moment in nature.
November 13, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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Soooooo, I took a wee dander across the park to High Street Ken for my #LunchtimeWalk and well I just couldn't help myself for #AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision #photography

One foot in the grave (1990-2000) 😂
A weathered 19th-century gravestone lies flat on the ground in the churchyard of St Mary Abbots Church, High Street Kensington, London — a parish church originally founded in 1177. The stone, surrounded by fallen autumn leaves and green plants, bears a worn inscription commemorating Walter Coulton and his widow Sarah Coulton. A single yellow maple leaf rests near the upper section, partly covering some of the text. At the bottom edge, the photographer’s patterned shoes are visible. The lettering, in eroded serif type, remains faintly legible, reflecting the age and weathering of the stone. Sacred to the Memory of WALTER COULTON many years an inhabitant of this Parish who departed this life 4th Novr 1830, Aged 74 Years. This stone is placed as a token of esteem by his affectionate ________ Also of SARAH COULTON His Widow who departed this life surviving her deceased Husband only 10 weeks on the 25th of January 1831, Aged 73 Years.
November 12, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Policing this level of moron
The utter state of them
Two people wearing hats and sunglasses hold a cardboard sign at a protest. The handwritten sign reads, “POLITITIONS!! IF YOU DID YOUR JOB, I WOULDN’T BE STANDING HERE.” Trees and a few people, including police officers, can be seen in the background. A man wearing an England football shirt and a Union Jack bandana raises his fist and shouts during a protest. He is surrounded by other demonstrators carrying Union Jack flags and signs, including one that reads “SAVE OUR KIDS.”
November 12, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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#AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision #photography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin

Having a wee session on a rather wet Portobello Road yesterday 🎻

Buskers (2017)
A man is playing a violin on a wet pavement along Portobello Road, in front of a cream-colored building with large windows and a black door marked “138.” He wears a light grey sweater, dark jeans, and green shoes, and looks down in concentration while performing. His open violin case lies on the ground in front of him, suggesting he is busking for tips. The pavement glistens from recent rain, reflecting the muted tones of the street. The scene captures a quiet, artistic moment in this well-known London neighbourhood.
November 12, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Philp: 'Anyone who attacks these flags being flown is clearly unpatriotic and hates our country.'
Toxic Tory enabled by MSM ignoring the flag’s far-right associations, delegitimises lived experience & enforcing a narrow, exclusionary idea of patriotism that delegitimises our friends & neighbours
November 12, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Happy Hump day #RoseWednesday - captured on my walk yesterday. #BloomScrolling #flowers #AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision #EastCoastKin

Roses and Raindrops, what's not to love 😊

The Name of the Rose (2019)
A close-up photograph of a delicate rosebud with soft pink and cream petals, covered in fresh raindrops. The water droplets glisten on the velvety surface, capturing light and adding a sense of freshness. The rose stands against a softly blurred background of green foliage and muted pavement tones, highlighting the flower’s intricate texture and natural beauty.
November 12, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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#AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision #photography #EastCoastKin #Ireland

Down the peninsula (if you know you know) we can see Scotland from my (twins) house

The Bay (2019)
Scotland: The Promised Land (2015)😉
The image shows a rugged shoreline of dark volcanic rocks in the foreground, dotted with tufts of grass and small patches of orange lichen. Beyond the rocks, the calm grey-blue sea stretches out toward the horizon, where the faint outline of the Scottish coast is visible in the distance with slightly enhanced clarity. Above, layers of soft, rolling clouds transition from pale beige and peach tones near the top to cooler lavender and blue hues closer to the horizon, with a subtle band of clear sky breaking through. The overall scene conveys a sense of tranquillity, with moody, shifting light typical of the Irish Sea coast.
November 11, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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#AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision #macro #macrophotography #photography #EastCoastKin

Happy Tuesday lovelies

The Rain (2018 - 2020)
A close-up macro photograph of a single water droplet hanging from the pointed tip of a green leaf. The droplet appears crystal-clear and magnifies the textures and reflections within it, including hints of green stems and soft pinkish light from the background. The focus highlights the droplet’s surface tension and subtle curvature, while the rest of the image remains softly blurred, emphasizing the delicate focus on the droplet and the tip of the leaf.
November 11, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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There is a tree
It is on a hill
So as it is #ThickTrunkTuesday #AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision I cannot not do

One Tree Hill (2003-2012) 😉
An overgrown stone wall covered in ivy and moss stands beneath a large tree with lush green leaves at the top of Portavogie village. The scene captures a mix of wild vegetation and old stonework, set against a soft, pale sky in the background
November 11, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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#MacroMonday #LunchtimeWalk #Wellbeing #macro #macrophotography #photography #AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision #BloomScrolling

Rather wet in London on my walk today

(A pinktastic) Under the Dome (2013-2015)
A close-up macro photograph of a delicate pink flower covered in raindrops. Each petal glistens with clear water droplets that reflect the surrounding greenery. A large central droplet sits atop the yellow centre of the flower, magnifying the texture beneath it and adding depth and sparkle to the soft pink petals
November 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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#MacroMonday #Macro #MacroPhotography #Photography #AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision #EastCoastKin

Wee fly flew in for a sip at the raindrop petal bar

On the Fly (2013-2016) 😊
A close-up photograph of a yellow daisy-like flower covered in raindrops, with a green metallic fly perched on one of the petals. The flower’s petals have soft gradients of yellow and pink near the centre, which contains dark brown and pale yellow florets. The raindrops glisten in natural light, adding texture and freshness to the scene. The background is softly blurred with green and colourful hints, emphasizing the sharp focus on the flower and the fly.
November 10, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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#MacroMonday #Macro #photography #WeekTforTelevision #MacroPhotography #EastCoastKin

I know, I know, but I always have to try and get a wee #bee in for #AlphabetChallenge 😉

Man v's Bee (2022)
Close-up photograph of a bumblebee perched on a lavender flower. The bee’s fuzzy yellow and black body is in sharp focus, with its translucent wings showing delicate vein details. Soft green foliage in the background creates a natural, blurred contrast that highlights the bee and blossoms.
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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I am soooooo going to love the #AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision this week
#ClassicMono #photography #EastCoastKin

Taxi (1978-1983)
Black and white photograph of a narrow cobblestone mews street lined with traditional London townhouses. The buildings on both sides feature a mix of white plaster and exposed brick facades with sash windows and small balconies. In the center of the image, a classic black London taxi is parked facing the camera, its distinctive yellow “TAXI” sign glowing subtly on the roof — the only colour accent in the monochrome scene. The cobblestones lead the viewer’s eye toward the distance where the street narrows, framed by soft natural light and an overcast sky.
November 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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Yep 😂
November 9, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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Last one for #AlphabetCahllenge #WeekSforShadows #photography
One from the archives

Empire State Shadow
Aerial view of Midtown Manhattan filled with densely packed skyscrapers casting long shadows across the city streets. The dark triangular shadow of the Empire State Building stretches prominently across the surrounding buildings, contrasting with the sunlit rooftops. The photo captures a mix of modern glass towers and older stone high-rises, with the Hudson River faintly visible in the background under a clear sky.
November 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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#AlphabetChallenge #WeekSforShadows #macro #macrophotography #photography #stunday #EastCoastKin

Gotta love a wee raindrop hiding in the shadows 😊

Urban Shadows in a Raindrop
A close-up macro photograph of a single water droplet hanging from the tip of a green leaf, with fine leaf veins visible in sharp detail. Inside the droplet, an inverted reflection captures an urban shadow scene—faint outlines of buildings, a railing, and silhouetted shapes—set against bright sky light. Soft, natural shadows play across the leaf’s textured surface, while the blurred background fades into earthy greens and browns, emphasizing the crisp contrast of the droplet and its tiny world.
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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#Stunday #SundaySharing #AlphabetChallenge #WeekSforShadows #photography #ClassicMono

Shadow birds dancing on the water’s skin 😊
Black and white photograph of three water birds perched on a partially submerged branch in calm water. The bird on the left has its wings spread open, the middle bird is preening, and the right one stands upright facing sideways. Their reflections ripple clearly on the surface of the water, which mirrors soft light and shadow patterns
November 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM