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Tony Roberts
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former engineer.
interests: walking in London and around, local and world history, rail transport, beer, natural world.
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Tony Roberts @tonero72.bsky.social · Aug 13
Cycling down to the sea. Although you can't see them, there are marvellous views left and right. On the horizon, the white cliffs of the Isle of Wight.
#landscape #photography #purbeck #dorset #seascape 📷
Two cyclists on the path down to the sea. Sunlight illuminates an area across their path. Across the sea can be seen the white cliffs of the Isle of Wight. The sea is calm and the sky is a little overcast.
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Grand Union Canal 24
Making our way slowly towards the Thames
Widewater Lock
After a rare picnic spot we encounter a much straighter stretch of canal..
#photography #canals #grandunion #colnevalley 📷
A solitary canal boat on the Grand Union Canal lined with foliage. A rare picnic spot. Looking across Broadwater Lake to the hills. The canal towpath is immediately behind us. Two boats approach Widewater lock on a straight stretch of canal. Looking south from the bridge by Widewater lock. Boats line the right bank next to the towpath. Grey clouds are reflected in the rippled surface.
December 20, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Looking at today's weather forecast for NE England, it will hardly be noticeable, BUT as from today the sun will be setting later, a whole minute later in fact than yesterday. In my mind, that's a step in the right direction!
#england #neengland #december #sunset #landscape #photography
A December sunset with the sun a deep gold, shining through the bare branches of tree and across a small lake.
December 18, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Happy #Scape day.. or Friday 😊
A memory from this year ..🌳💚☀️
Richmond Park, London, U.K.
📷 March ‘25
#Photography #Nature #EastCoastKin
A parkland, pastureland foreground, with hazy trees, bronzed ferns and bracken. In the distance an even hazier background of a woodland. Sky is lit up by a low sunshine haze.
December 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Grand Union Canal 23
Making our way slowly towards the Thames
Above and below Black Jacks Lock
(An observant viewer will notice the distant red and green boat also appears on the previous post)
#photography #canals #grandunion #colnevalley 📷
Looking back upstream from Black Jacks lock, a man walks purposefully along the tow path towards moored boats. Ducks are ruffling the water in the foreground and the bridge from the previous posting is in the distance. A weeping willow overhangs the canal on the right. Looking back to the road bridge to Black Jack's mill with the lock gates visible under the arch. A boat approaches the lock and a jogger uses the tow path.
December 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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#shopfrontFriday
December 19, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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Grand Union Canal 22
Making our way slowly towards the Thames
Passing Troy Lake
#photography #canals #grandunion #colnevalley 📷
The Grand Union Canal at West Harefield. Water is shared between the Colne and the canal. Behind the bridge are three tall poplar trees. The sky is gloomy. Looking back along the canal towards two bridges. A man is looking over the parapet of the rearest bridge, which shares water with the River Colne. The furthest bridge crosses the Troy Arm of the canal. Two boats are moored.
December 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Grand Union Canal 21
Making our way slowly towards the Thames
Below Coppermill Lock. An important place for walkers. The towpath we are following is intersected by paths to Ruislip Woods, and across the reservoirs to Shire Lane. The #LOOP crosses here.
#photography #canals #grandunion #colnevalley 📷
Looking back from the bridge over the Grand Union Canal at West Harefield. Coppermill Lock is in the distance. On the left is the river Colne. In the foreground a man is fishing. The Grand Union Canal looking back towards Coppermill Lock. On the left is a pub - the Coy Carp, located between the canal and River Colne
December 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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The sun lighting the autumn leaves. #ThickTrunkTeusday
December 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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That's really pretty and amazing in its clarity. But for the blue colouring I'd have thought it was a speckled wood butterfly.
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Caught in a quiet moment—proof that even the smallest wings can carry the loudest beauty. 📸 : 2025
A close-up photograph of a colorful butterfly standing on a surface, showing blue and golden patterned wings softly lit against a dark, blurred background
December 17, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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Ah, den Briel. That brings back old memories!
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Ending the evening with a bit more of Holland Goes #Ghibli, this time in the pretty town of Brielle.

#travel #photography #sayitwithflowers
December 16, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Grand Union Canal 20
Making our way slowly towards the Thames
Coppermill Lock.
#photography #canals #grandunion #colnevalley 📷
The boat Selene enters Coppermill Lock Looking across the Grand Union Canal to Coppermill Lock. A breeze ripples the surface of the water. The sky is cloudy.
December 15, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Guildford Castle
#Photo #Castle #Walking #Surrey
Photo showing part of the walls and tower of a ruined stone castle (12th Century). The grounds of the castle are now a civic garden featuring a grassy bank, wooden fencing and surrounded by autumnal trees. It is a sunny day with a blue sky.
December 14, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Late afternoon view of the sun going down over Morecambe Bay. Taken from Hampsfell near Grange Over Sands

#landscapephotography
#sunset
#uk
Orange sky just as the sun is going down over Morecambe Bay,taken from Hampsfell nr Grange
December 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Willow willow. In today's sunshine at Northway Gardens, London. Between the two trees runs the Mutton Brook, joining the Thames near Brentford.
#trees #willow #gardens 📷
Two ancient willow trees on the banks of the Mutton Brook, north London in the midday sun. Tennis courts are on the right.
December 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Beautifully Twisted. #twistedtree #naturelovers #moodyedits #gardenpath #gnarlybranches #treeappreciation #natureart #botanical #woodlandwalk #darknature #texture #smartphonephotography #photography
A dramatic, vertical shot of a highly contorted tree with dark, serpentine branches twisting in complex patterns. The tree possesses muted reddish-brown foliage, suggesting an autumnal or dormant state. In the background, a light grey gravel path curves gently through a quiet, wooded garden with soft green vegetation, all framed by a dark vignette that draws focus to the intricate texture of the tree.
December 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Grand Union Canal 19
Making our way slowly towards the Thames
It was only a short distance to arrive at Coppermill Lock.
#photography #canals #grandunion #colnevalley 📷
At West Harefield, the Grand Union Canal looking south to Coppermill Lock. On the left is the Long Room and wharf, a cul de sac. Trees reflect in the pool ahead. Towards the right are the lock gates and a boat is in the lock. Further right can be seen the chimneys of the lock keeper's cottage, some strolling figures and illuminated smoke rising behind. Trees cast shadows on the towpath in front.
December 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Wrest Park
#Photo #EnglishHeritage #Bedfordshire #Landscape #Garden
Photo showing a landscaped garden, featuring a domed banqueting hall beside a pond, surrounded by statues and greenery. The trees and bushes are turning autumnal. The sky is cloudy.
December 13, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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December 13, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Grand Union Canal 18
Making our way slowly towards the Thames
Arriving at West Harefield, looking south.
#photography #canals #grandunion #colnevalley 📷
Looking south along the Grand Union Canal at West Harefield. Boats, trees and houses mingle on the west bank. Looking south along the Grand Union Canal at West Harefield. Boats, trees and houses mingle on the west bank.
December 12, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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NEW: Mapping England's Landscape Recovery projects

The Government refused to release maps of these groundbreaking projects to restore nature

So I had a go at mapping them myself

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Mapping England’s Landscape Recovery Projects
This post is by Guy Shrubsole. Image: West Penwith, Cornwall – one of over 50 Landscape Recovery pilots. Since Brexit, the UK Government has been engaged in lengthy reforms of farm payments &…
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December 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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The local cemetery can be a great place to go for a recuperative walk after minor surgery.
#cemetery #trees #landscape 📷
An oak tree catches the midday sun in a cemetery. Evergreen shrubs on either side An oak tree catches the midday sun in a cemetery. Evergreen shrubs on the left hand side. In the distance at the top of another tree a cluster of mistletoe can be seen.
December 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Rydal
December 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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'Willow in Winter', Blackheath (exhibited 1928) by Francis Dodd

(Manchester Art Gallery)
December 10, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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A board-walk across part of 'Hannah's Meadow', in Baldersdale, Co Durham. Managed by the Durham Wildlife Trust, this upland hay meadow and a grazing pasture is part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
#england #pennines #durham #countryside #monochrome #photography
A board-walk leads the eye across part of 'Hannah's Meadow', in Baldersdale, Co Durham. This Durham Dales hay meadow is managed by the Durham Wildlife Trust and located in part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
December 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Linlithgow Loch #scotland #nature #photography
December 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM