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William Spence
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The second part of my short illustrated graphic novel style story ‘The First Day I Never Forgot’, set to when I was a young child living with my family in a Loyalist estate in Belfast. Currently a work in progress, as I retell my earliest memory at the tail end of The Troubles. #illustration #comics
Comic illustration double spread page depicting a young boy in paddling pool and a soldier landing down in the garden.
January 27, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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jamesashestudio.com
I’m in the process of capturing one of my earliest memories among the blurriness of early childhood years in a Loyalist estate in Belfast at the tail end of The Troubles. A work in progress that is getting adapted into a short illustrated story.

#kidlitart #kidlit #graphicnovel #comics
Graphic Novel Illustration featuring the Seymour Hill estate in Belfast. There is a a title that reads ‘The First Day I Never Forgot’. There is a colour scheme of red, white, and blue. A graphic novel spread featuring terraced houses, the Good Friday Agreement ‘your decision’ poster, and a younger 3 year old James getting his height measured by his mum.
January 14, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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jamesashestudio.com
Instead of using ChatGPT to make a caricature based on me and my job I used my own AI (Actual Imagination) to generate this image of me as a working illustrator (yes, I grew up playing the Ocarina of Time). #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #zelda
An illustration capturing James as a working illustrator, along with his clothes, tools, and utilities he uses. It purposely looks like a menu screen from Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Menu screen from Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
February 8, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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February 7, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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cmjohnston.bsky.social
*Shares appreciated* Before it’s listed online, would any UK or Ireland watch enthusiasts would be interested in this beautiful Seamaster Aqua Terra 2504.50 (Co-Axial Chrono)?

Regularly-worn condition, stunning finish

#WatchCollector #Watches #WatchFam #WatchAddict #DailyWatch #WatchGeek #Omega
Close up of Omega watch Close up of Omega watch Close up of Omega watch box
February 7, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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Cregagh Wood, Cushendun
Mono close-up, red squirrel
February 1, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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A year ago I slashed my way to the bottom of the garden hoping to stop the encroaching mare's tail, ivy, nettles and brambles. That quickly turned into "let's start a half acre urban farm in Belfast!" Utter madness. And yet, here comes the 12m² greenhouse... www.instagram.com/p/DT8SNyTCsn...
January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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cmjohnston.bsky.social
Any #Olympus #EM1X users? Having trouble with a metering setting on the Big Olympus and would really appreciate a hand. Thanks 🙏

#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #photography #birdphotography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #PhotoHour
January 24, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Cormorant looking all kinds of badass along a rainy Six Mile river in Antrim this morning

#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #photography #birdphotography #ukbirding #naturephotography #BirdLife #wildlifephotography #PhotoHour
Cormorant close-up
January 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Cormorant, Six Mile river, Antrim
Cormorant full length shot on river
January 24, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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cmjohnston.bsky.social
In fine voice along the river in Antrim this morning!

#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #photography #birdphotography #ukbirding #naturephotography #BirdLife #wildlifephotography #PhotoHour
Robin singing
January 24, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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A very vocal neighbour beside me on the river!

#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #photography #birdphotography #ukbirding #naturephotography #BirdLife #wildlifephotography #PhotoHour
Close up of robin singing
January 24, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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loveballymena.online
𝗡𝗜 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | Search ongoing for missing man Gary Bain.

Police urge anyone who may have seen him or has dash-cam footage to come forward. Even small details could help.

More below.
Search continues for missing man Gary Bain as police appeal for public help
Police and emergency services continue a multi-agency search for missing Belfast man Gary Bain, last seen near Ormeau Bridge. Public urged to help.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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universityofatypical.org
Want to support d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists?
Join us for our Volunteer Information Session
Flyer for our Volunteer Drop-In Information Session. Text reads: “Join the Volunteer Drop-In Information Session. Grab a coffee, enjoy some free goodies, and take part in our collaborative art project while you’re there. Thursday 29 January 2026, 10:00–12:00 pm, Ledger Studio, Ground Floor, 109–113 Royal Avenue, Belfast BT1 1FF.” The design has a green background and an illustration of a large, diverse group of people, including wheelchair users, elderly people etc.
January 22, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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cmjohnston.bsky.social
Live in NI? Please read this, your life could depend on it.

When I mention ‘mental health services are dangerously bad here’ people nod but few really hear and get it.

This is is what is waiting for you or a family member when you need help…

#NorthernIreland #mentalhealth
List of mental health services failures
December 14, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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NI photographers help a young art student/ photographer (my daughter) doing a course in Tech if you can please and thank you ⬇️

Her contact: VisualsByLeah on Insta

Tried to tag more if you but tags are being weird

@brendanjharkin.bsky.social @astra-photography.bsky.social @beebsymca.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Wind picking up with Storm Amy on Friday afternoon in Ballycastle.

🎥 Anne Kelly Art and Photography • @annlizkelly.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Clady River has burst its banks causing flooding in places on Friday morning. Much more rain forecast.

📸 Colleen Webb Photography
October 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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How the day started on Friday morning in beautiful Cushendun, County Antrim.

📸 Angela Magee
October 3, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Waiting for a morsel this evening in Ballycastle.

📸 Anne Kelly Art and Photography • @annlizkelly.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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September 30, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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loveballymena.online
A more great morning on the Antrim coast, but no matter the colour, beauty is in abundance.

📍 Views to Fairhead in Ballycastle, County Antrim
📸 Anne Kelly Art and Photography • @annlizkelly.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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vonkarlsen.bsky.social
Breaking Through

is making the mind
forget the past leave
future lonely unneeded
in thoughtless alleyways
staying here the present
time unstirred make kissing
a good pastime every time
listen to leaves rustle
enjoy the bend in the lane
the large standing stone
that guards the gateway
#poetry
September 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Ramore Head, in Portrush, County Antrim.

📸 AerialTom
September 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM