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CMJohnston
@cmjohnston.bsky.social
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Writing sometimes, powered by Ms J always. New-ish hobby photo-takerer (Olympus convert), usually around County Antrim. Watches filums. Supports neurodivergence & mental health a’ness. Carer. Neurofabulous. Join a Union and a Credit Union.
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CMJohnston @cmjohnston.bsky.social · Oct 4
Hello to new followers 👋 I have two settings: nature photos from around County Antrim and rants about crap mental health services.

You’re very welcome to stay around for either/ both.
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Swan side-eye is a little bit very terrifying
Swan side-eye!
February 14, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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Swan a-swaning in Antrim

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Swan with beak in water
February 14, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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Swan at Six Mile River, Antrim
Swan fishing in water
February 14, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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Robin at Six Mile River in Antrim this morning

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Close up of robin
February 14, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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A frosty Lough Shore, Antrim
Bridge with frost on the ground
February 14, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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Parts of Antrim Lough Shore looking swampy today
Flooded area between trees
February 14, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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The grass area at Antrim Lough Shore is now…this
Flooded grass
February 14, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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Latest update on the Wee Boat Guy…he looks how I feel

@brendanjharkin.bsky.social
Weather-beaten boat
February 14, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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Yer da says he isn’t a misogynist but gets weirdly annoyed by (*stares at Facebook in disbelief) women queuing for a cosmetics shop.
February 13, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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I have never been so proud of a stranger, I mean…*chefs kiss

@garyshaw200.bsky.social
Dial down the feminism hifi switch
February 8, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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Just found another photo, the comparison is pretty powerful….

(Also - the previous post should say ‘Stalag’ not ‘Gulag’)
Old photo of Pvt Walter Hamilton Old POW photo of Pvt Walter Hamilton
February 7, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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This is my granda Pvt Walter Hamilton from Derry. Spent 5 years in a WWII Gulag as a POW. He was lucky to survive.

Trade unionist, old school professional barman, bookworm & musician. ‘The wee man’.

Bad politics = bad consequences, please continue to beg everyone you know to vote VERY wisely.
February 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Cormorant in the rain, Antrim

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Close up of Cormorant
February 7, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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Mood
Lego figure face down in puddle
February 5, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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Seems the #Olympus / #OMSysyem camera system has three names 🤣

#YMUS
Jake in Brooklyn 99 with ‘YMUS’ camera strap
February 3, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Reposted by CMJohnston
universityofatypical.org
Atypical Generation Fund is open!
£1,000 grants for D/deaf, disabled & neurodivergent artists in Northern Ireland.
Applications opens: Monday 2 February 2026 at 12:00 pm
Deadline: Tuesday 10 March 2026 at 4:00 pm
More information on our website. buff.ly/tsCvV1C
The image shows a logo. A bright blue Circle with the words Atypical Generation Find in black letters. Both dots on the letter i are highlighted in pink and yellow.
February 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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@keithbohanna.bsky.social thanks for the reposts 🙏
February 1, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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Cregagh Wood, Cushendun
Mono close-up, red squirrel
February 1, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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Checked in with the herons and can confirm that they still have absolutely zero time for your nonsense

Six Mile river, Antrim
Heron standing on rock in river
January 31, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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This guy was shouting to his mate along the river bank for ages

Six Mile river, Antrim
Robin on tree stump
January 31, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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The salmon boxes on the Six Mile River in Antrim today were quite a sight

@barryndgreen.bsky.social
Fast flowing river over salmon boxes Fast flowing river over salmon boxes Fast flowing river over salmon boxes
January 31, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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The hallions wish to make you aware that they are going in an upwards direction. Thank you and regards, hallions.

@brendanjharkin.bsky.social
Uppa hallions graffiti
January 31, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Any #Olympus #EM1X users? Having trouble with a metering setting on the Big Olympus and would really appreciate a hand. Thanks 🙏

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January 24, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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A very vocal neighbour beside me on the river!

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Close up of robin singing
January 24, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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In fine voice along the river in Antrim this morning!

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Robin singing
January 24, 2026 at 4:02 PM