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Retired techy. Amateur photographer. Early riser. See more at https://www.100asa.com/grumpyoldbob

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Brill windmill silhouetted against a sunset sky with a patch of daffodils in the foreground.

Brill windmill silhouetted against a sunset sky with a patch of daffodils in the foreground.

Spring sunset, Brill, Buckinghamshire

29.03.2025 07:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Fabulous - good compositions and beautifully converted. ๐Ÿ‘

24.03.2025 15:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks so much ๐Ÿ‘

14.03.2025 16:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A wave splashing on rocks, beyond a yacht is moored for the evening and the sun is settling directly behind it.

A wave splashing on rocks, beyond a yacht is moored for the evening and the sun is settling directly behind it.

#scape #friday #seascape just a sunset splash

14.03.2025 08:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 51    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A monochrome high-contrast architecture photograph of the "cheese grater" in Sheffield city centre, UK.  A simulated long-exposure sky has been implemented in post-processing.

A monochrome high-contrast architecture photograph of the "cheese grater" in Sheffield city centre, UK. A simulated long-exposure sky has been implemented in post-processing.

A question for photographers - do you have a way of getting critiques or feedback on your photos? Is it important to you? Can it help you develop your skills, choose what to share or enter into a competition?
Or do you have enough confidence to assess your own work?

And here's 1 of mine for you.

17.02.2025 19:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 44    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ha ha ๐Ÿ˜‚. That's about it.

14.02.2025 06:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A picture

A picture

I rest my case.

13.02.2025 13:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Here in the UK we are at least grateful that there is now a new World Class laughing stock to take our place.
Bumbling Boris is forgotten and Demented Donald is the one to snigger at now.
USA - the land of opportunity.
๐Ÿคฃ

13.02.2025 12:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A minimalist long exposure of Penmon lighthouse in Wales.  The shot was taken at high tide on a very grey day and is presented as a square crop in black and white.  The scene is limited to the foreground sea, a couple of rocks and the lighthouse centrally placed.  The horizon has been blended with the sky to further simplify the scene.

A minimalist long exposure of Penmon lighthouse in Wales. The shot was taken at high tide on a very grey day and is presented as a square crop in black and white. The scene is limited to the foreground sea, a couple of rocks and the lighthouse centrally placed. The horizon has been blended with the sky to further simplify the scene.

#minimal #monochrome #square of Penmon lighthouse at high tide on a very #grey day.

10.02.2025 15:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 49    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Cats and politics. You can keep them both. Too much crap and not enough creativity.
But like you say - it is what it is...

09.02.2025 08:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An abstract photo in black and white using a metal and glass skylight as the subject.

An abstract photo in black and white using a metal and glass skylight as the subject.

And here's a monochrome abstract.

07.02.2025 12:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wowee๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ‘Œ

05.02.2025 21:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Beautiful shot Sophie ๐Ÿ‘Œ

05.02.2025 21:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks Luis - I follow you there. You have some wonderful work there, and you're a very versatile photographer. ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ‘

05.02.2025 21:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's an area of hills and moorland with grit stone tors or outcrops of rock. The KitKat stones are naturally weathered grit stone blocks that just look like the chocolate strips of a KitKat candy bar.
I was there for a sunrise photograph and enjoyed a great day although the wind was bitter๐Ÿ™‚

05.02.2025 20:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi there. I guess you are in the USA? The Peak District in northern England was the first approved National park in the UK and is also the region I grew up in.
I go back whenever I can.
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05.02.2025 20:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An abstract photo of purple blue and orange with black ripples and a bright white central light source.

An abstract photo of purple blue and orange with black ripples and a bright white central light source.

Continuing the abstract theme - this one is called 'The final frontier '.

05.02.2025 19:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An abstract architecture photo mostly in blue and black with little highlights.

An abstract architecture photo mostly in blue and black with little highlights.

Abstract blues

05.02.2025 15:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 38    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi, I don't really shoot people very often and concentrate more on other genres so I don't think I'm qualified to comment. It's all so personal anyway. Best

05.02.2025 15:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What a wonderful bit of light. Well captured!

05.02.2025 12:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Fabulous light Stuart. Tell me - why 17 frames? Seems a bit excessive to me but I'd like to know your reasoning. And yes I do know the location.

05.02.2025 11:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wonderful shot Efren!

05.02.2025 11:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks Luis ๐Ÿ™

03.02.2025 12:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Looking up from the bottom of a tall office building.  Image converted to high contrast black and white and given a simulated long-exposure sky.

Looking up from the bottom of a tall office building. Image converted to high contrast black and white and given a simulated long-exposure sky.

In the 'Steel City' - Sheffield architecture.
#monochrome #fineartarchitecture
#lookingup

03.02.2025 08:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 55    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much. ๐Ÿ™

01.02.2025 10:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A sunlit view over the KitKat stones on Higger Tor in the Derbyshire Peak District.

A sunlit view over the KitKat stones on Higger Tor in the Derbyshire Peak District.

Peak District Dawn #BlueskyArtShow #Light #Landscape #Sunrise

01.02.2025 08:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 58    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Sunset skies beyond Stanage Edge in the Derbyshire Peak District.

Sunset skies beyond Stanage Edge in the Derbyshire Peak District.

Sunset skies beyond Stanage Edge in the Derbyshire Peak District.
#landscapes #peak #NationalPark

31.01.2025 15:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Sunset at Stanage Edge in the Derbyshire Peak District.

Sunset at Stanage Edge in the Derbyshire Peak District.

Over 50 years ago I used to climb the rocks at Stanage Edge in the Peak District. Today I returned for the first time, but with a bag of camera gear instead of climbing gear. Sunset was just about alright!

29.01.2025 17:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Colour photo of the KitKat stones on Higger Tor in the Derbyshire Peak District with the sunrise beyond.

Colour photo of the KitKat stones on Higger Tor in the Derbyshire Peak District with the sunrise beyond.

Spending a couple of days with a friend in Sheffield. So with a promising forecast I headed to Higger Tor this morning. This is the KitKat stones just after sunrise. Taken with my Google Pixel 9.

29.01.2025 10:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 53    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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