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Steven Bernard

@sdbernard.bsky.social

@data.ft.com Senior Visual Journalist. Mad about cartography, dataviz and F1! Check out my QGIS youtube channel at http://bit.ly/1MAR2Po Follow me on Instagram @stevendbernard

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One of my favourite places in Scotland, Glen Etive. The views here are stunning in every direction, they also filmed Skyfall here.

20.09.2025 06:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 39    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The race against time to defeat mosquito-borne diseases Researchers are trying to tackle the threat before natureโ€™s โ€˜flying needlesโ€™ become more prevalent and resistant to prevention

Honoured to have won the health and climate change award alongside @mikepeeljourno.bsky.social @ian-bott.bsky.social and Charlie Bibby at Medical Journalists Association Awards for our piece on mosquito borne diseases
www.ft.com/content/816c...

18.09.2025 08:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A gloomy end to the day in Glencoe save for this little patch of light on the hillside. I never get tired of this view, the majestic beauty of this region always helps recharge the batteries.

17.09.2025 17:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

From the trail start at Ben Nevis Inn, we climbed for about an hour and 45 minutes, not sure of elevation

17.09.2025 16:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We did a partial climb of Ben Nevis today and were rewarded with stunning views of the valley below. Once again the light was incredible.

16.09.2025 16:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 167    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Worth getting up at 3.30am to get this shot of the stars in Glencoe. Planning a trip to the Cotswolds in the winter, hoping to get a shot of the Milky Way. Always been on my bucket list after seeing it when I was a kid on top of Mount Tiede in Tenerife. Any location suggestions would be appreciated

14.09.2025 15:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The stunning view on the way up Hardknott Pass in the Lake District. It was a sunshine/shower kind of day and the ever changing light made for some incredible scenes.

12.09.2025 20:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 37    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Cheers Sven, first time I've been in September, normally go in July. A bit wetter but the light is incredible

11.09.2025 16:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you, the light was literally changing by the second.

11.09.2025 07:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I never grow tired of the ever changing scenery of the Lake District. These two shots were taken 2 hours apart from the top of Walla Crag. I love how you can see the rain falling in the valley and the sunlight bursting through the clouds

10.09.2025 15:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 193    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NEW: Ski resort in the Saudi mountains? This animation shows how the huge Trojena project which is set to host the Asian winter games in 2029 is falling behind schedule

Great reporting from @alisonkilling.bsky.social Andrew England Joe Leahy and Ahmed Al Omran
www.ft.com/content/6dfc...
#dataviz

21.08.2025 07:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Animation showing fires detected across Europe since July 15.

Read @attractamooney.bsky.social and Carmen Muela's report, with great graphics from @janatausch.bsky.social and our talented summer intern Maya de Souza
www.ft.com/content/3ad8...

15.08.2025 08:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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I've just been to pick up my full size print of the lion portrait. It's absolutely stunning, so pleased with it. The details are nice and sharp and the blacks are beautifully rich.

If you're interested in ordering a giclรฉe print please DM me.

#lion

06.08.2025 12:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's been almost a year since my father passed away and I thought a fitting tribute would be to do a portrait of him that captured his happy go lucky character. I was a bit worried about tackling this as I haven't done a portrait for 33 years! Have to say I think I did the old man proud

04.08.2025 10:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks so much for your lovely comment Jeff ๐Ÿ™

19.07.2025 07:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nice work! You're a darn sight quicker than me that's for sure!

18.07.2025 22:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks so much Viola, that's very kind of you to say โ˜บ๏ธ

18.07.2025 19:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ha, you'd be waiting a long time! My wife does watercolour pet portraits if you're interested.

She's on Instagram @ebpetportraits

18.07.2025 19:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi yes exactly, score in the fur and use Wolff carbon pencils. B, 2B, 4B and 6B

18.07.2025 18:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks a million, your wood art is incredible. I thought I had patience!

18.07.2025 16:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's very kind of you to say, I'm pleased yo ulike it ๐Ÿ™

18.07.2025 16:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks Laurie, I've DM'd you

18.07.2025 15:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Aww, thanks so much for your lovely words Laurie ๐Ÿซถ

18.07.2025 15:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Drawing of lion

Drawing of lion

Here's the static version

18.07.2025 15:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks so much Gail for your kind words ๐Ÿ™

18.07.2025 15:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks so much for your kind words Jacque, much appreciated

18.07.2025 14:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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After 93 hours spread over 16 months, itโ€™s finally finished. It measures 27 inches by 18 on white mount board.

Iโ€™m getting it professionally scanned and giclรฉe prints will be available in any size. If you are interested in a print, or know anyone that might be, please feel free to DM me.

#lion

18.07.2025 13:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 390    ๐Ÿ” 39    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 33    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
Drawing of a lion

Drawing of a lion

Muzzle complete, just the chin and rest of the mane to go now! Can't wait to finish this one. Going to be doing a portrait of my dad next.
#illustration #pencildrawing

15.07.2025 15:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Is it a little nerdy that I got super-excited about finding a 1/100 degree resolution sea surface temperature dataset on Copernicus Marine Data Store โ€ช@copernicusmarine.bsky.socialโ€ฌ today?

Just look at the detail!

Read this week's climate graphic on the Europe heatwave
www.ft.com/content/6390...

03.07.2025 17:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NEW: This week's climate graphic is on the European heatwave which has affected millions across the continent and sparked wildfires in Greece and Turkey causing 1,500 people to evacuate their homes in Crete

Read @attractamooney.bsky.social's report
www.ft.com/content/6390...
#dataviz #gistribe

03.07.2025 17:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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