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Mike Riversdale
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Knock­shan­noch Lodge, Glen­isla circa 1888

#Victorian #Scotland #lodge #photography
Knockshannoch Lodge, Glenisla: A handsome two-story Scottish Victorian manor built from multi-toned rubble stone and red sandstone dressings. The house has a complex gabled roof, tall chimneys, and a small, central roof turret, set on a green lawn under a blue, cloudy sky.
December 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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"Catching the Tube"

#London #Underground #train #photography
A blurred, long exposure shot capturing a London Underground train as it pulls rapidly into a station tunnel. The platform on the left is in focus, showing several passengers waiting or walking, with "Way out ⬅️ National Rail" signs visible overhead.
December 7, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Fantastic "return address" on my #SecretSantaAoNZ pressie that arrived a few days ago
A close-up photograph of an NZ Post (New Zealand Post) small tracked bag for sending mail. The 'SENDER DETAILS' section is intentionally filled out with humorous, non-existent details written in black marker, such as: Name: "Seriously," Company: "Private," Address: "No Way," "Not No How," "Never," and Town/City: "In a Million Years." The Country field is correctly pre-filled as "NEW ZEALAND." The bag is wrinkled and sealed.
December 7, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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"Keeping an Eye on Lower Slaughter"

#Cotswolds #England #village #photography
A tranquil scene in Lower Slaughter, Cotswolds, featuring a traditional honey-colored Cotswold stone building with mullioned windows and gabled dormers. The building sits across a clear, shallow stream (River Eye or 'The Slaughter'), with its reflection visible in the still water. Lush, autumnal-toned trees and well-maintained greenery frame the scene, emphasising the idyllic English village atmosphere.
December 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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"Potential book cover and original photo"

#fake #book #Oxford #England #photography
A side-by-side comparison of a building with a tall, gothic-style tower, possibly part of a university or college. The image on the left is a heavily stylized, graphic art or digital rendering of the scene with dark outlines and flat blocks of color, emphasizing shadows and the dramatic sky. The image on the right is a photo of the same scene, showing the detailed stone architecture and tower under a clear blue sky, framed by dark green trees. The building appears to be made of light-colored stone and has a traditional, multi-paned window structure.
December 5, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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#SecretSantaAoNZ pressie sent - it's a weird one, tee hee
A very large, slightly exaggerated statue of Santa Claus in a red suit, holding his hat up with his right hand in a saluting gesture. He has bright blue eyes and a white beard. The statue is standing on a red base decorated with colourful wrapped presents. In the background, there is a supermarket building with an "NW" logo and a parking lot.
December 5, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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"The Elizabeth Tower, London"

#London #England #photography
'Close-up' perspective of the upper section of the Elizabeth Tower (commonly known as Big Ben) in London. The south clock face, surrounded by golden trim and stonework, is prominent beneath the spire and crown. The clear, deep blue sky contrasts sharply with the golden-brown stone.
December 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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"St Mary Mead, for many"

#Cotswolds #England #MissMarple #photography
A scenic view of Bibury in the English Cotswolds. The image features a cluster of historic stone cottages with pitched, slate roofs, surrounded by autumnally-bare and evergreen trees. The setting is famous for its role in many golden age crime dramas on screen.
December 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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For those watching the cricket!

#cricket #diagram
This image shows a diagram of fielding positions in the sport of Cricket. A top-down, circular diagram of a cricket field on a green background, illustrating the names and typical positions of fielders. Key Elements: * Central Pitch: A white rectangular strip with a BATTER (black circle) at one end and a BOWLER (yellow circle) at the other, with an arrow indicating the direction of the ball. * Sides: The field is divided into the Off Side (left of the batter) and the Leg Side (right of the batter). * Fielding Positions (Off Side): Includes Long Off, Deep Cover, Cover, Extra Cover, Mid-Off, Point, Deep Point, Deep Back Point, Third Man, Short Third Man, Deep Extra Cover, Slip, and Gully. * Fielding Positions (Leg Side): Includes Long On, Mid-On, Deep Mid-Wicket, Mid-Wicket, Square Leg, Deep Square, Forward Sq. Leg, Backward Sq. Leg, Short Leg, Leg Slip, Fine Leg, Deep Fine Leg, and Deep Back Sq. Leg. * Wicket Keeper: Positioned directly behind the Batter.
December 3, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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"Cornish and Devon border with the Calstock viaduct over the river Tamar"

#viaduct #boat #river #England #photography
A photograph taken at low tide showing a wide, dry Tamar riverbank and several small boats. In the foreground, multiple dinghies rest on the mud and a slipway. A large, distinctively painted sailboat, red and blue with a tall mast, is pulled up onto the slipway. In the background, the imposing stone Calstock viaduct with tall arches crosses the river valley, leading into a treed hillside. To the right, stone and timber buildings are built into the bank.
December 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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The last possible date for the NZ general election to be held is Saturday, 19th December 2026, but it will be earlier.

This is in 382 days

Or:
~ 1 year
~ 12 months
~ 54 weeks

which is also:
- 9,168 hours
- 550,080 minutes
- 33,004,800 seconds

#NZPol #Aotearoa #NewZealand
A black with bright yellow eyes is lying down on a turquoise blanket. It has a pale pink, plastic elephant trunk resting on its nose and secured with a thin white elastic band, giving the appearance of an elephant. The cat looks mildly annoyed or grumpy about the temporary costume.
December 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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"Just over that there hill"

#England #country #photography
A photo of a vibrant green agricultural field stretching over a gentle hill, with tall, dry grasses in the foreground. In the distance, on the horizon, several large, grey cooling towers and one taller chimney stack of a power station are visible under a clear, pale blue sky. A small clump of trees is also visible near the power station.
December 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Two monkeys, one yellow-green and one reddish-orange, are depicted in a medieval illuminated manuscript style, embracing each other. The yellow-green monkey is balancing a basket full of white eggs on its head. Above the image, the text reads: "If we were two medieval monkeys would you help me balance eggs on my head yes or no."
November 30, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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"Feels like a 1950s tourist booklet drawing"

#Cymru #Wales #coast #photography
A wide shot of Penrhyn Bay, North Wales. Modern and traditional houses line the steep grassy slope facing the sea, with a rugged, green limestone headland (the Little Orme) rising dramatically behind them under an overcast sky. A narrow strip of beach meets the calm water in the foreground. [enhanced with editing in Google Photos]
November 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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"Autumn peace before the Christmas Parade"

#Llangollen #river #Cymru #Wales #autumn #photography
A photograph taken in late November of the River Dee flowing through the town of Llangollen, Wales. In the foreground, the river is low, exposing mossy rocks and autumn leaves. On the right bank stands the Llangollen Methodist Church with its tall, Gothic-style spire, nestled among historic town buildings. The opposite bank features white-washed houses and a stone bridge, backed by hills covered in deciduous trees displaying rich autumnal colours under a partly cloudy sky. The church and structures are clearly reflected in the calmer water closest to the viewer.
November 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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"November on the pier"

In 2005 and 2025, Llandudno Pier was voted "Pier of the Year" by the members of the National Piers Society.

#Llandudno #pier #BlackAndWhite #photography
Black and white photograph looking down the center of a wide wooden pier towards an octagonal structure at the far end. There are ornate, covered pavilions on either side in the foreground, and decorative white railings line the walkway. A solitary figure stands in the distance.
November 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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"Tanronnen Inn of Beddgelert"
tan-yr-onnen: under the ash tree

#Cymru #Wales #photography
A quaint, rustic Welsh inn with a stone facade and climbing ivy, named "Tanronnen," stands proudly in Beddgelert village. The inn's sign features the tragic legend of a faithful dog named Gelert who was mistakenly killed by his master, Prince Llywelyn the Great. The warm glow of the rising sun illuminates the scene, highlighting the detailed architecture and the vibrant greenery around the building. A winding road stretches into the distance, with a few cars parked along the side, and a person walking on the pavement. Majestic mountains rise in the background, their peaks bathed in the soft, golden light of dawn. The sky above is a clear, serene blue, adding to the picturesque charm of the rural gogledd Cymru landscape.
November 26, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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"Autumn over the Glaslyn estuary"

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#Cymru #Wales #autumn #photography
A vertical photo captured in soft, diffused light, featuring brilliant orange and yellow deciduous trees in the foreground. They frame a vast, smooth expanse of wet, sand flats or mudflats stretching towards distant, hazy mountains. The sky is a blend of dark storm clouds and bright sunlight breaking through.
November 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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"Misty Mountain Hop"

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#Cymru #Wales #mist #valley #photography
A misty valley landscape in Wales. The foreground features green fields and rugged stone walls enclosing sheep, leading into a wide expanse of rust-colored moorland and marsh. In the middle distance, a small white farmhouse with a dark roof sits nestled against the base of a steep, grassy mountain slope. The background is dominated by large, imposing hillsides, their peaks obscured by a low-hanging, soft mist or fog. The overall mood is dramatic and rugged.
November 24, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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If all you can do because of life, finances, spoons, is to write me a letter and tell me about all the things you love and dream about, I will still appreciate you and the effort and the love.

I do not want this to become a stress for you.

The point of #SecretSantaAoNZ is joy.
Close-up of a miniature holiday decoration arranged in a clear, stemmed glass cup. The decoration features a gold spiked burst, a red spherical ornament, a tiny gold-wrapped gift box, and a red ribbon bow. Green, spiky succulent-like plants frame the decoration in the background, resting on a rustic wooden surface.
November 23, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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#SecretSantaAoNZ - me #5

Favourite animal, real or mythical. Being half Welsh and from Wales I have to say the Dragon eh. I don't HAVE to say it, but I want to say. The dragon, so cool.

As for an actual animal, hmmmm ... a Piwakawaka (Fantail) bird. Love them.

I don't have any pets at the mo'
A small, fluffy pīwakawaka (New Zealand fantail) bird perched on a dark branch. The bird has a distinctive black, white, and rufous-orange chest and a fan-shaped tail that is partially visible. The background is a vibrant, lush canopy of bright green and yellow New Zealand fern fronds, likely silver ferns (ponga).
November 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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#SecretSantaNZ - me #3

Favourite colour: GREEN
Green dramatic looking clouds - not really obviously, it's been edited Green succulent leaves with a single pink/purple flower in the middle.
November 17, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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#SecreteSanta - #2

Ok, food and drink that tickles my tastes.

Indian food.
Craft beer.
Gorgeous salads.
Nuts in shells.
Brussel sprouts.
A close-up of a bag of Delisio Tuscan Style Caramelised Onion & Balsamic Vinegar potato chips.
November 13, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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For those that want to download and share around

#NZPol
How To Destroy Public Services. A diagram of ever growing in size blocks in a circle with a pushing down one to start the tip of all. First falling block is labelled, "Reduce the budget of services", as it falls. The other labels going around are: - Elimination of positions in public services, because the budget has been reduced - Complain about the decline in quality and efficiency of public services - Claim that the degradation of public services is proof of government inefficiency and so privatization is needed The final block is labelled, "Privatisation"
October 29, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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"Democracy eh!"

The select committee report on the Regulatory Standards Bill is in.
📝166,000 submissions.
❌98.7% opposed.

Yet National are going to continue supporting it.

🗣New Zealand could not have been louder, but Luxon still isn’t listening.

#NZPol #RSB #Aotearoa #NewZealand
REGULATORY STANDARDS BILL SELECT COMMITTEE REPORT: 166,000 SUBMISSIONS TOTAL 0.7 % Supported 0.6% Unclear 98.1% Opposed
October 14, 2025 at 11:42 PM