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ianmbentley.bsky.social
@ianmbentley.bsky.social
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Husband, Father, Photographer and ageing Hippy. Likes a decent pint or two with a taste for Single Malt Whisky. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ianmbentley/
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One of my favourite waterbirds, a Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) with a decent sized fish - OM1 & 150-600mm - 30th Sept
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December 24, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Male Kingfisher displaying his amazing colours - OM1 & 150-600mm - 29th September
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December 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Adult male kingfisher (Alcedo Atthis) - OM1 & 150-600mm - 29th September
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December 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Two fishermen on the lake - OM1 & 150-600mm - 29th Sept
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@BBCCountryfile #birdphotography
December 19, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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Kingfishers are specialised fish-eaters, so seeing this one with a dragonfly is reasonably rare - OM1 & 150-600mm - 5th Sept
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#birdphotography #Kingfisher
December 16, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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Wildlife photography - equipment, practice & a bit of luck. When they line up magic happens. Wrong side of the branch this time - C'est la vie - OM1 & 150-600mm - 5th Sept
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December 14, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Two airborne predators around - one large and one small - both magnificent - OM1 & 150-600mm - 23rd September
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#birdphotography #Kingfisher #Kite #birding #NaturePhotography
December 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Some of the magnificent sculptures at the V&A. My photography doesnt do them justice, I'd suggest visiting to enjoying all the art in the museum - No flash - OM1 & 12-100mm F4 - 19 Sept
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#Art #sculpture
November 27, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Some images from a visit to my favourite London museum - OM1 & 12-100mm F4 - Taken 19th September.
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#architecture #photography #art
November 26, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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Stormy sort of day at Coniston on 10th September
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#coniston #Lake #bluebird #mountains #lake #landscape #beach
November 24, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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Some more images of Grasmere from 9th September. One of the smaller lakes with gorgeous scenery. It’s closely tied to William Wordsworth
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#Grasmere #Lake #wordsworthgrasmere
November 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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My wife suggested a 'public transport adventure' in the Lakes with pub bribes included. Nice lake walk from the bus, Grasmere’s pubs did not disappoint - 9 Sept
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#Grasmere #Lake
November 22, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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The dawn sun creeping over the mountains to light Ullswater - 9th September
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#Ullswater #lake #sunrise
November 21, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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Wonderful Ullswater at dawn on the 9th September
Atmospheric, Spiritual & Tranquil.
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#Ullswater #lake #sunrise
November 19, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Sunrise at Ullswater - Mystical, Peaceful, and Serene - 9th Sept
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#Ullswater #lake #sunrise
November 17, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Rainbow at Aira Force-known as spraybow-forms when sunlight hits the waterfall’s mist. The tiny droplets scatter light more than rain, blending the colours more softly
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#rainbow #waterfalls #photography
November 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Strandshag Bay on Derwentwater with various Islands and Catcalls in the distance - OM-1 & 8-25mm F4 - 8th Sept
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#artwork #mountains #Keswick #derwentwater #handheld
November 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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A glorious morning at Keswick Landings in the English Lake District - OM-1 & 8-25mm F4 - 8th September
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#artwork #mountains #lake #Keswick #derwentwater #handheld
November 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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A beautiful Elizabethan Manor House in The Lake District. It was used in the 2002 film The Hound of the Baskervilles as Baskerville Hall - 7th September
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#wonderful #Historic #architecture
November 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Sunrise at Ullswater on 7th Sept. In my opinion, the best lake in the Lakes. Mystical, Peaceful, and Serene.
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#Ullswater #lake #sunrise
November 4, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Before sunrise on 7th Sept. My favourite Lake, spiritual & atmospheric whilst serene & tranquil, especially at this time in the morning
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#Ullswater #lake #sunrise
November 3, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Adult female kingfisher (Alcedo Atthis) in nice light - her colours are wonderful - OM1 & 150-600mm - 5th September
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#birdphotography #Kingfisher
November 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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A adolescent male and an adult female Kingfisher (Alcedo Atthis) - The male is probably the son of the female - OM1 & 150-600mm - 5th September
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#birdphotography #Kingfisher
October 30, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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An adult female kingfisher (Alcedo Atthis) hunting on the lake in the September morning sun - OM1 & 150-600mm - 5th September
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#birdphotography #Kingfisher
October 28, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Some images of the beautiful interior at Boughton House, also known as 'The English Versailles' -
31st August
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#wonderful #Historic #architecture #Baroque #art
October 27, 2025 at 6:07 PM