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James Jones @mrjamesjones.bsky.social · Aug 3

Another visit to Chard Reservoir with yet more shots of the stunning Kingfisher!

James Jones @mrjamesjones.bsky.social · Jul 31

Spotted the kingfisher at Chard Reservoir today.
#kingfisher #chard #canon #canonr7 #tamron150600 #birdinguk #wildlife

James Jones @mrjamesjones.bsky.social · Jul 30

Westhay → Greylake → Chard Reservoir
12 hours out from sunrise to sunset, it was mostly quiet, but still managed a few gems.

📷 Canon R7 | Tamron 150-600mm + Sigma 105mm
#WildlifePhotography #SomersetLevels #MacroPhotography #Kingfisher #rspbgreylake #westhaynaturereserve #chardreservoir

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James Jones @mrjamesjones.bsky.social · Jul 13

Spent most of this scorching Sunday at Chard Reservoir, and it finally paid off, I managed to capture a kingfisher!

#Kingfisher #BirdPhotography #WildlifeOfInstagram #CanonR7 #Tamron150600 #ChardReservoir #BirdwatchingUK #NatureLovers #UKWildlife #PatiencePaysOff

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James Jones @mrjamesjones.bsky.social · Jun 29

Some macro photography this weekend.

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James Jones @mrjamesjones.bsky.social · Jun 22

Few from yesterday at Swell Wood

#swellwood #somerset #nature

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James Jones @mrjamesjones.bsky.social · May 30

Recent trip to Spain 🇪🇸

#Spain #VisitSpain #Ibex #Seron #Negratin #CaloAlto #Mojacar

James Jones @mrjamesjones.bsky.social · May 11

93% Moon from Friday
#moon #lunar #moonshot #composite #canon90d #canon #astro #astrophotography #nightphoto

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James Jones @mrjamesjones.bsky.social · Apr 13

A stroll through Swell Wood today.

#SwellWood #WildlifePhotography #BirdPhotography #Nuthatch #Goldcrest #Robin #BlueTit #GreatTit #DeerSpotting #NatureLovers #BritishWildlife #CanonPhotography #NatureWalks #BirdWatching #WildlifeEncounters #UKNature #NatureInFocus

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James Jones @mrjamesjones.bsky.social · Apr 12

Last night’s 99.05% moon. Some more clear skies made for perfect conditions.

Hashtags:
#MoonPhotography #Astrophotography #FullMoonVibes #NightSky #Lunar #MoonMagic #Skywatcher #UKAstro #AstroPhotographyUK #pinkmoon #nightpics #astronomy #astrophotographer

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James Jones @mrjamesjones.bsky.social · Apr 9

Spotted these in the garden!

Ashy mining bees 🐝 are one of the first bees to emerge in spring, making them important early-season pollinators.

#AshyMiningBee #AndrenaCineraria #SolitaryBees #BeeFriendly #Pollinators #SpringBees #WildlifePhotography #UKBees #SaveTheBees #GardenWildlife

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James Jones @mrjamesjones.bsky.social · Apr 6

A Sunny Sunday at Chard Reservoir! ☀️📸

Managed to capture some amazing wildlife, including a leaping fish, Great Crested Grebe enjoying breakfast, along with a variety of birds.

🧵⬇️ - More images in the comments.

#WildlifePhotography #NatureLover #BirdWatching #FishingMoments #GreatCrestedGrebe

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James Jones @mrjamesjones.bsky.social · Apr 2

Tonight’s 26.09% moon, captured in all its detail! This is a composite of three stacked images, each taken at different exposure levels to bring out the lunar surface’s contrast and depth. I also added a starry background for that extra touch.

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James Jones @mrjamesjones.bsky.social · Mar 31

Created a panorama showing the solar eclipse on Saturday from start to maximum. #solareclipse #solar #eclipse #solareclipse2025 #eclipse2025 #astro #astrology #astronomy #sun #moon

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James Jones @mrjamesjones.bsky.social · Mar 29

My shot from maximum eclipse #solareclipse #eclipse2025 #astrophoto #astrophotography #sunandmoon #solar

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James Jones @mrjamesjones.bsky.social · Mar 28

Quick test shot ahead of tomorrow’s solar eclipse! The eclipse starts at 10 AM and lasts about two hours, with the maximum coverage at around 11AM where the moon will cover 30-40% of the sun. Just hoping the clouds stay away! #sun #sunspot #eclipse #solareclipse2025 #solareclipse #solar

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James Jones @mrjamesjones.bsky.social · Mar 19

Just caught the end of tonight’s sunset ☀️

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James Jones @mrjamesjones.bsky.social · Mar 11

Tonight’s 95% moon, just a couple of days away from the full moon and the penumbral lunar eclipse happening this Friday!

#MoonPhotography #LunarEclipse #Astrophotography #MoonLovers #Space #FullMoon #NightSky

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James Jones @mrjamesjones.bsky.social · Mar 9

A great weekend at Chard Reservoir, enjoying the warmer weather! Plenty of bird activity, including a pair of swans that weren’t afraid to get up close to the camera. Feels like spring is finally here! 🦢🌿☀️ #Birdwatching #wildlifephotography #ChardReservoir #GreatCrestedGrebe #spring #chard #somerset

James Jones @mrjamesjones.bsky.social · Feb 22

Spent the evening at RSPB Ham Wall watching the starlings put on their mesmerising murmuration display. Most were a little too far away, but I did get a few waves flying close enough for some decent shots!

#RSPBHamWall #StarlingMurmuration #SomersetWildlife #BirdPhotography #WildlifeWatching