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David Rippin

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Glaciologist | Reader in Physical Geography at the University of York | LRPS landscape photographer | environmentalist | lover of trees and mountains | climber | socialist. www.PhotoRippin.com Find me on Instagram too: @dmrippin

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For #Sharemondays2026 this week: Catstye Cam (Helvellyn range of the Lake District) emerging from the cloud.

#LakeDistrict #Cumbria #photography #landscape #mountains #hills #landscapephotography #Nikon #OPOTY #PhotoRippin

02.03.2026 09:19 — 👍 57    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0
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Zoom.

#Hawkshead #Grizedale #mist #fog #LakeDistrict #Cumbria #trees #forest #woods #woodland #photography #landscape #landscapephotography #OPOTY #PhotoRippin

25.02.2026 17:16 — 👍 15    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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The forest waking up, first thing this (damp) morning.

#Hawkshead #Grizedale #mist #fog #LakeDistrict #Cumbria #trees #forest #woods #woodland #photography #landscape #landscapephotography #OPOTY #PhotoRippin

25.02.2026 17:14 — 👍 173    🔁 17    💬 2    📌 0

Ooh that's lovely Mick. Like Christoph says, you've inspired me to look out for images like this too. Thanks.

19.02.2026 12:36 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you Christoph - much appreciated.

19.02.2026 11:49 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
'Frost, mist and trees'

'Frost, mist and trees'

'Standing out from the crowd'

'Standing out from the crowd'

The International Garden Photographer of the Year competition results were recently announced. I didn't win anything, but I was very proud to have these 2 images shortlisted.

The stunnning winning image by the very talented @markhether18.bsky.social can be found here: igpoty.com

#PhotoRippin

18.02.2026 16:36 — 👍 125    🔁 7    💬 3    📌 0

Thank you for those kind words.

17.02.2026 20:46 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Thanks a lot for the inclusion Sarah! Good luck all.

17.02.2026 20:22 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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The UK universities cutting geography have lost their bearings From climate change to geopolitics, the knowledge, skills and insights of geographers have never been more relevant, say five professors

important commentary!!!

www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/uk-u...

17.02.2026 08:57 — 👍 9    🔁 9    💬 0    📌 0

Thanks a lot Mick.

16.02.2026 13:49 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A Lake District winter, for #Sharemondays2026 this week.

#LakeDistrict #Cumbria #photography #landscape #mountains #hills #landscapephotography #Nikon #OPOTY #PhotoRippin

16.02.2026 09:48 — 👍 58    🔁 2    💬 2    📌 0
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Reposting these two grizzly old trees for #Sharemondays2026, standing together, despite the ravages of age.

#LakeDistrict #Cumbria #photography #landscape #trees #forest #woods #landscapephotography #Nikon #OPOTY

02.02.2026 10:55 — 👍 35    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
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A dark corner of Grizedale Forest in the Lake District.

#LakeDistrict #Cumbria #trees #forest #woods #woodland #GrizedaleForest #Grizedale #photography #landscape #landscapephotography #OPOTY #PhotoRippin

30.01.2026 14:58 — 👍 67    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
Sunrise over the stunning Fitzroy Massif in Patagonia.

Sunrise over the stunning Fitzroy Massif in Patagonia.

This image shows a waterfall in Patagonia, with rich vegetation surrounding it. This was a surprising find as just behind me was a view of the mountain Cerro Torre, a huge glacier and its proglacial lake. The juxtaposition of lush vegetation and an icy world was stark.

This image shows a waterfall in Patagonia, with rich vegetation surrounding it. This was a surprising find as just behind me was a view of the mountain Cerro Torre, a huge glacier and its proglacial lake. The juxtaposition of lush vegetation and an icy world was stark.

After returning home to the Lake District from Patagonia, it was nice to get out in the murky, wintery woodlands.

After returning home to the Lake District from Patagonia, it was nice to get out in the murky, wintery woodlands.

Light dancing over the fells of the Lake District, early one morning. A sprinkling of snow is visible on the higher peaks.

Light dancing over the fells of the Lake District, early one morning. A sprinkling of snow is visible on the higher peaks.

My 4 entries for the January round of #FSPrintMonday. A couple from a trip to Patagonia and a couple from back home in the Lakes. See alt-text for info.

#LakeDistrict #Cumbria #Patagonia #photography #landscape #landscapephotography #mountains #Forests #Waterfalls #Nikon #OPOTY #PhotoRippin

30.01.2026 12:43 — 👍 32    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Some lovely early morning light on the hills today.

#Hawkshead #mist #fog #LakeDistrict #Cumbria #trees #forest #woods #woodland #photography #landscape #landscapephotography #OPOTY #PhotoRippin #mountains

28.01.2026 18:25 — 👍 25    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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After being away for a few weeks, it was wonderful to return to my local woods and encounter some proper damp, murky and misty conditions. #Sharemondays2026

#LakeDistrict #Cumbria #photography #landscape #trees #forest #woods #landscapephotography #Nikon #OPOTY #PhotoRippin

26.01.2026 09:31 — 👍 68    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0
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The softening scars of a past storm's impact.

#LakeDistrict #Cumbria #trees #forest #woods #woodland #photography #landscape #landscapephotography #OPOTY #PhotoRippin

24.01.2026 12:13 — 👍 22    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Thanks Christoph. I thought it was Paine Grande but wasn't confident enough to commit! Thanks for the confirmation!

23.01.2026 19:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A Patagonian summit in the Torres del Paine national park.

#Patagonia #photography #landscapephotography #landscape #mountains #OPOTY #PhotoRippin

23.01.2026 14:33 — 👍 65    🔁 8    💬 1    📌 0
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Woodlands of Patagonia.

#Patagonia #photography #landscapephotography #landscape #mountains #OPOTY #PhotoRippin

22.01.2026 14:48 — 👍 35    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Winter in the woods.

#Hawkshead #mist #fog #LakeDistrict #Cumbria #trees #forest #woods #woodland #photography #landscape #landscapephotography #OPOTY #PhotoRippin

21.01.2026 10:31 — 👍 17    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you! I waited a long time for the light to appear!

20.01.2026 10:20 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Light on the spires.

#Patagonia #photography #landscapephotography #landscape #mountains #OPOTY #PhotoRippin

19.01.2026 18:53 — 👍 54    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

A stunning image.

19.01.2026 15:51 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Fierce winds drive off snow and ice from the peaks of Paine Grande in Patagonia's Torres del Paine National Park. There is a whole world of drama and grandeur to be found far above in the peaks of mountains, and especially so for Patagonia!

Fierce winds drive off snow and ice from the peaks of Paine Grande in Patagonia's Torres del Paine National Park. There is a whole world of drama and grandeur to be found far above in the peaks of mountains, and especially so for Patagonia!

A moment of sublime beauty as heavy clouds slowly lift, unveiling the majesty that lurks behind. Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile.

A moment of sublime beauty as heavy clouds slowly lift, unveiling the majesty that lurks behind. Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile.

The last light of day touches churning clouds rushing over the jagged cliff faces of South Africa's Table Mountain.

The last light of day touches churning clouds rushing over the jagged cliff faces of South Africa's Table Mountain.

Far away and far above, you will find castles in the sky. Castles so beautiful, which appear ever so briefly before they vanish, never to be seen again. Don't blink, you might miss one! Canadian Rockies.

Far away and far above, you will find castles in the sky. Castles so beautiful, which appear ever so briefly before they vanish, never to be seen again. Don't blink, you might miss one! Canadian Rockies.

A few reasons why I love clouds! 😊

#photography #travel #bluesky #nature #landscape #naturephotography #landscapephotography #mountains

19.01.2026 15:08 — 👍 543    🔁 49    💬 31    📌 2

Gosh, that's magical Mike. What a striking image. It's got 'winner' written all over it!

19.01.2026 13:58 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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For #Sharemondays2026 this week.

Having just returned from an amazing 4 weeks in Patagonia, it was nice to get out into the murky, wintery woodlands of home.

#LakeDistrict #Cumbria #photography #landscape #trees #forest #woods #landscapephotography #Nikon #OPOTY #PhotoRippin

19.01.2026 11:52 — 👍 24    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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For #Sharemondays2026 this week: a sky full of stars, while moonlight illuminates the remarkable granite spires of Frey in Patagonian Argentina.

#Patagonia #Frey #stars #photography #landscape #landscapephotography #Nikon #OPOTY #PhotoRippin

12.01.2026 10:42 — 👍 51    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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The night sky at Frey in Argentinian Patagonia, near Bariloche #Patagonia #photography #landscapephotography #landscape #mountains #OPOTY #PhotoRippin

10.01.2026 13:42 — 👍 21    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Just some of the amazing mountain landscapes we have encountered while in Patagonia. These are all from the first third of our trip, based in the Torres del Paine National Park.

#Patagonia #photography #landscapephotography #landscape #mountains #OPOTY #PhotoRippin

06.01.2026 11:18 — 👍 43    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0