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Wainhope
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•Hiker•Amateur Photographer•Coffee Drinker•All photos are mine unless reposted•Politics Free Zone•
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Surely these would get stuck in pensioners dentures!
#FoodonFriday
#TravelPhotography
#Tenerife
#EastCoastKin
#SweetTreat
Spotted in the local supermarket Calloa Salvaje Yuk No Thanks!
October 31, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Cold & Damp start at Edinburgh Airport this morning!
#EdinburghAirport
#lastminutebreak
#Photography
View from seat 37F
October 29, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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I had a quick afternoon stroll up at #Hethpool #Northumberland today and came across this fine specimen of a Parasol mushroom.
#fungifriends
#fungi
#mycology
#nature
#naturephotography
#backpacking
#photography
#Stunday
#EastCoastKin
A Parasol mushroom. It is a fairly common species found on well-drained soils. It can be solitary or grouped in fairy rings. Mainly found in pastures, but occasionally in woodland.
October 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Old tin livestock shelter. Clennel Street near Alwinton.
#WindowsOnWednesday
#EastCoastKin
#Fotografia
#Northumberland
#Backpacking
#landscapephotography
An old tin livestock shelter located on the upper part of Clennell Street near Alwinton Northumberland. Clennel Street was an important trading route that had been used for many centuries linking Morpeth in Northumberland to Kelso in the Scottish Borders.
September 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Hirsch & Cie building.
#Amsterdam
#WindowsOnWednesday
#EastCoastKin
#Architecture
#TravelPhotography
#Fotografia
#Classicmono
#Monochrome
The Hirsch & Cie building, which is renowned for its striking domed tower, has been a landmark in Amsterdam for over a century. Originally established as Amsterdam’s first haute couture fashion house, it continues to exude its original charm thanks to its esteemed tenants. It’s an architectural beauty housing offices and stores.
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Cathedral Stairs, Newcastle upon Tyne.
#EastCoastKin
#photographersofbluesky
#streetphotography
#Monochrome
#Angles
#newcastleupontyne
Cathedral Stairs, which lead up to the Newcastle Cathedral from Dean Street, also known locally as "Stairway to Heaven".
September 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Take Heed!
#photography
#mobilephotography
#visiongym
#mundane
E-stop button. Treadmill. Vision Gym.
September 17, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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Not posted much lately, too many distractions! Anyways heres an #abstract view of Lindos Acropolis on a recent trip to #Rhodes #Greece
#EastCoastKin
#Travelphotography
#classicmono
#lightandshade
#blackandwhite
#smartphonephotography
#BnW
#fotografia
The Lindos Acropolis is a well-preserved archaeological site and fortified citadel on the Greek island of Rhodes, featuring the Doric Temple of Athena Lindia, the Castle of the Knights of St John, and an ancient theater.
September 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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One of many stray cats in Pefkos, Rhodes. This one is on the main Feeding Wall.
#Caturday
#EastCoastKin
#StreetPhotography
#BlackCats
#PhotographersOfBluesky
#TravelPhotography
Pefkos in Rhodes has dedicated “feeding stations” which have been set up by Rhodes Strays.
August 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Sundown #Stunday
#Northumberland
#SeaScape
#Scape
#EastCoastKin
#Sun
#Photography
#Fotographia
Amble Harbour at sundown. Warkworth Castle can just be glimpsed in the distance.
August 17, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Amble's South Pier. Typically locked up!. Maybe another day.
#Amble
#Northumberland
#Photography
#Scape
#Seascape
#photographersofbluesky
#EastCoastKin
Amble's South Pier is a scenic location at the entrance to the River Coquet and Amble Harbour in Northumberland The Amble South Pier Lighthouse, established in 1848 and standing at 8 meters tall, adds to the charm of the location.
August 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Cheap Drink!
#Amble
#Pubsigns
#streetphotograpjy
#Photography
#Northumberland
#EastCoastKin
The Coquet Club, Amble Northumberland
August 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Can an old tin livestock shelter be stunning?. Yep, why not!.
College Valley, Northumberland, Saturday 2nd Aug.
#Stunday
#Scape
#Northumberland
#northumberlandnationalpark
#hiking
#Cheviothills
#landscapephotography
#Weekendwalks
The College Valley is an area within the Northumberland National Park. The valley is spectacularly beautiful and affords a serenely satisfying ascent of the Cheviot – 815 metres (2674 ft) – the highest peak in the area.
August 3, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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This weeks trek was the Bidean nam Bian massif, also known as the Three Sisters of Glencoe. A proper old school thigh pumper!
#Glencoe
#Scotland
#hiking
#backpacking
#mountaineering
#Photography
#Scape
The Bidean nam Bian massif is the famous Three Sisters of Glencoe. It is comprised of three steeply-sided ridges that extend north into the Glen. Two of the sisters, Gearr Aonach and Aonach Dubh converge at Stob Coire nan Lochan. The most easterly sister, Beinn Fhada joins the Bidean nam Bian massif at the summit of Stob Coire Sgreamhach. Beinn Fhada is separated from Gearr Aonach by a glen known as Coire Gabhail, often known as the 'Hidden Valley'.
July 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Got soaked whilst out yesterday however I did come across this fine mushroom specimen. Not sure which type specifically but most definitely one of the "Agaricus".
#fungifriends
#fungi
#mushrooms
#northumberland
#nature
#photography
In the UK, the term "Agaricus" refers to a genus of mushrooms that includes the common field mushroom (Agaricus campestris) and the cultivated mushroom (Agaricus bisporus). The genus Agaricus encompasses a variety of species, some of which are edible and highly sought after, while others are not.
July 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Seems that these Starlings have nowt better to do on a Sunday afternoon!
#Stunday
#EastCoastKin
#Photography
#streetphotography
#WhitleyBay
#Northtyneside
#Birds
Today I was at a loose end, so I walked from Whitley Bay to Tynemouth and back. I saw these starlings lounging in the warmth of the afternoon sun. Apparently, a small group of starlings might be referred to as a chattering or congregation. Seems about right to me!
July 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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The path up to Ben Nevis. Looks easy but surprisingly a bit of a slog!
#MountainMonday
#Hiking
#EastCoastKin
#BlueskyMonday
#Scape
#Scotland
#Backpacking
The "Mountain Path" on Ben Nevis, also known as the "Tourist Route" or "Pony Track," is the most popular and straightforward way to ascend the highest mountain in the UK. It's a well-maintained trail that starts at the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre and is approximately 10.5 miles (17km) long, with an ascent of 1352 meters. While not easy, it's the most accessible route for those not experienced in mountain climbing.
June 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Saturday, I was standing in a doorway dodging a heavy rain shower and spotted these two chaps on smoko. Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh.
#streetphotography
#photographersofbluesky
#EastCoastKin
#Edinburgh
#photography
#hobbyphotography
#mobilephotography
Candlemaker Row in Edinburgh is a historic street that used to be the main route from the Grassmarket to Blackfriars Abbey. It's where candlemakers once worked, hence the name.
June 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Feral poppies.
#bloomscrolling
#wildflowers
#nature
#EastCoastKin
#Northumberland
#hobbyphotography
#photography
Feral poppies, commonly known as common poppies or field poppies (Papaver rhoeas), are wildflowers often found in disturbed areas like roadsides, waste ground, and arable fields.
June 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Wallhead Farm. Crosby on Eden. Cumbria.
#WallsOnWednesday
#Photography
#EastCoastKin
#Hadrianswall
#Hiking
#Backpacking
#Mundane
June 11, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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Many Folks meandering on top of Ben Nevis.
#HumansOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin
#photography
#hiking
#backpacking
#mountains
#Scotland
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the UK and stands at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Highland region of Lochaber, close to the town of Fort William. Literally 5 minutes after taking this the weather took a turn and it pissed down!
June 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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View from Burger King, Northumberland Street.
#BlueSkyArtShow
#LightAndShadow
#streetphotography
#black-and-white
#classicmono
#newcastle
#hobbyphotography
We sat in the window at Burger King, looking out onto Northumberland Street on a Saturday afternoon. The blinds were half down because of the bright sunshine. I had a strawberry shake.
May 24, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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Evening light illuminating a Common Cockle (Cardium Edule). Upper end of Ross Sands, Northumberland. Holy Island just about visible in the distance.
#scape
#EastCoastKin
#photographersofbluesky
#nature
#Northumberland
#coastalwalks
#beaches
The common cockle (Cardium edule) is shellfish with a white or greyish-brown shell. It's found in muddy and sandy shores and estuaries between the high and low tide marks. Holy Island is visible in the distance.
May 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Pine Woods, Kielder Forest.
#hobbyphotographers
#scape
#photography
#nature
#kielder
#hiking
#backpacking
#forest
#Sundaywalks
#photographersofbluesky
Gorgeous afternoon sunlight streaming through the pine wood camopy and onto the moss laden floor below. Kielder Forest.
May 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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A selection of Fingerposts, Cumbria
#Fingerpostfriday
#hiking
#backpacking
#trekking
#photography
#Cumbria
#nationaltrails
#hadrianswall
#AONB
Pointing westwards somewhere in Cumbria Burgh by Sands, pretty little place Marshland and Solway in the background Not sure if the poo bags are for dogs or hikers?,.
May 9, 2025 at 6:16 AM