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Josie Gilbert

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Castle guide and amateur photographer and writer.

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Post image 10.10.2025 05:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Photo of a vertical driftwood sculpture inlaid with rainbow coloured stained glass, the sculpture is sited on a wet looking shoreline by the sea under a sky with silver clouds and pale blue light

Photo of a vertical driftwood sculpture inlaid with rainbow coloured stained glass, the sculpture is sited on a wet looking shoreline by the sea under a sky with silver clouds and pale blue light

Louise V Durham, stained glass and driftwood sculpture, Shoreham by Sea, UK #WomensArt

10.10.2025 05:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1204    ๐Ÿ” 186    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
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A phone shot from Scarista this afternoon.

#Photography
#Scotland

09.10.2025 16:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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..... And.... Today's key hook thingies....

09.10.2025 16:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 37    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Regen ist auch Glitzer. Nur in nass.

Regen ist auch Glitzer. Nur in nass.

Regen!

#PositiveVibe

09.10.2025 05:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 77    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 18    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's great to know you are all ok. I was really worried about you!

08.10.2025 07:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The image shows a fountain pen with its cap resting on a grainy, dark wooden surface. The pen and cap are made of dark wood with gold trim. The pen's nib is visible, and it is also gold. The wood grain is slightly blurred, and the background is dark, providing contrast for the pen.

The image shows a fountain pen with its cap resting on a grainy, dark wooden surface. The pen and cap are made of dark wood with gold trim. The pen's nib is visible, and it is also gold. The wood grain is slightly blurred, and the background is dark, providing contrast for the pen.

๐Ÿชฌ๐Ÿงฟ This pen is made from 2000y. old Bog Oak :) you can buy it here www.luxurywoodenpens.com (repost if you like :)

#fountainpen #pen #writing #luxury #wood #gold #stationery #alttext

01.10.2025 09:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 38    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A top-down shot shows eight wooden pens arranged horizontally on a dark, textured wooden surface. Each pen is handmade with a distinctive wood grain and a sleek, polished finish. They are evenly spaced in a single row across the center of the frame. The pens alternate in color, creating a pattern of light and dark wood. The first pen on the left is a rich, dark brown, followed by a lighter, golden-brown pen, and this alternating pattern continues across the row. Each pen features metallic accents at both ends and in the middle, likely gold or silver colored, which adds a touch of sophistication to their rustic design. The background surface is a deep, muted black with visible wood grain, providing a stark contrast that highlights the natural beauty and craftsmanship of the pens.

A top-down shot shows eight wooden pens arranged horizontally on a dark, textured wooden surface. Each pen is handmade with a distinctive wood grain and a sleek, polished finish. They are evenly spaced in a single row across the center of the frame. The pens alternate in color, creating a pattern of light and dark wood. The first pen on the left is a rich, dark brown, followed by a lighter, golden-brown pen, and this alternating pattern continues across the row. Each pen features metallic accents at both ends and in the middle, likely gold or silver colored, which adds a touch of sophistication to their rustic design. The background surface is a deep, muted black with visible wood grain, providing a stark contrast that highlights the natural beauty and craftsmanship of the pens.


A top-down, eye-level shot shows eight handmade wooden pens arranged horizontally on a dark, textured wooden surface. The pens vary slightly in shape, with some having a more rounded, bulbous center while others are straighter. They are all made from different types of wood, showcasing a range of unique grains and rich colors from light golden-brown to deep, dark brown. Each pen features metallic tips, centers, and caps, with colors that appear to be a mix of silver and gold. They are evenly spaced in a single row across the center of the frame. The background is a very dark, almost black wood with a visible grain, which makes the pens stand out and highlights their detailed craftsmanship.

A top-down, eye-level shot shows eight handmade wooden pens arranged horizontally on a dark, textured wooden surface. The pens vary slightly in shape, with some having a more rounded, bulbous center while others are straighter. They are all made from different types of wood, showcasing a range of unique grains and rich colors from light golden-brown to deep, dark brown. Each pen features metallic tips, centers, and caps, with colors that appear to be a mix of silver and gold. They are evenly spaced in a single row across the center of the frame. The background is a very dark, almost black wood with a visible grain, which makes the pens stand out and highlights their detailed craftsmanship.

๐Ÿชฌ๐Ÿงฟ All of these wooden pens have been added to the website :) www.luxurywoodenpens.com #woodenpens #fountainpen #scotland #madeinscotland #edinburgh #penmaker #pen #writing #handmade

26.09.2025 12:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Season of mists

01.10.2025 18:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 475    ๐Ÿ” 68    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 15    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A riverside view looking upstream at the Falls of Dochart, Killin, Perthshire, Scotland on a cloudy September day.
The River Dochart cascades over various terraces of rocks forming white water as it tumbles over them and downstream. Some large rocks are exposed adding to the elemental force of the view.
Some of the larger rocks have trees growing out of them.
In the background are trees and a mountain slope ascending from left to right.
The sky is full of light grey clouds.

A riverside view looking upstream at the Falls of Dochart, Killin, Perthshire, Scotland on a cloudy September day. The River Dochart cascades over various terraces of rocks forming white water as it tumbles over them and downstream. Some large rocks are exposed adding to the elemental force of the view. Some of the larger rocks have trees growing out of them. In the background are trees and a mountain slope ascending from left to right. The sky is full of light grey clouds.

#WaterfallWednesday
The Falls of Dochart, Killin, Perthshire, Scotland (06/09/2025)
#scotland #killin #perthshire #trees #rivers #rocks #nature #geology #photography #eastcoastkin

01.10.2025 12:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 67    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ˜

26.09.2025 15:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 193    ๐Ÿ” 24    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Photography #Color #Landscape #AyekCetin

15.09.2025 15:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 47    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Night and Sleep, 1878 by English painter Evelyn De Morgan, one of a Pre-Raphaelite sisterhood that is often forgotten #WomensArt

10.09.2025 17:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 323    ๐Ÿ” 70    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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A great wee video of the dolphins playing about on Loch Long in Argyll Scotland this Tuesday morning at 7.30am

#StormHour #Scotland #Dolphins

09.09.2025 06:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 34    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A collage of six photographs of flowers and veg, comprising: a white multi-petalled flower with crimped edges & a pinky-purple centre; a cluster of trumpet of crimson bell-like Penstemon flowers; three pale pink & yellow Snapdragon flowers; a long thin green Runner Bean, dangling between leaves; the backs of white Anemone 'Wild Swan' flowers, the large petals tinged with violet; two ruffly rosette-like Roses made up of peach petals.

A collage of six photographs of flowers and veg, comprising: a white multi-petalled flower with crimped edges & a pinky-purple centre; a cluster of trumpet of crimson bell-like Penstemon flowers; three pale pink & yellow Snapdragon flowers; a long thin green Runner Bean, dangling between leaves; the backs of white Anemone 'Wild Swan' flowers, the large petals tinged with violet; two ruffly rosette-like Roses made up of peach petals.

In today's #SixOnSaturday... Cupid's Dart, Penstemon 'Garnet,' Snapdragons, the first & possibly only Runner Bean, Anemone 'Wild Swan' & the climbing 'Compassion' Rose
onemanandhisgardentrowel.wordpress.com/2025/09/06/s... ๐ŸŒฑ

06.09.2025 06:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 73    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Four handcrafted wooden pens are displayed in a straight line on a dark, textured wooden surface. The pens vary in wood tone and are all similarly shaped: they are cylindrical and taper slightly at both ends. Each pen features a metal clip and metal accents that coordinate with the wood's tone. The first pen is a dark brown wood with silver metal accents. The second pen is a light blonde wood with gold metal accents. The third pen is a medium reddish-brown wood with silver metal accents. The fourth pen is a medium reddish-brown wood, similar to the third, but has a decorative pattern of interlocking white lines near the top and gold metal accents.

Four handcrafted wooden pens are displayed in a straight line on a dark, textured wooden surface. The pens vary in wood tone and are all similarly shaped: they are cylindrical and taper slightly at both ends. Each pen features a metal clip and metal accents that coordinate with the wood's tone. The first pen is a dark brown wood with silver metal accents. The second pen is a light blonde wood with gold metal accents. The third pen is a medium reddish-brown wood with silver metal accents. The fourth pen is a medium reddish-brown wood, similar to the third, but has a decorative pattern of interlocking white lines near the top and gold metal accents.

๐Ÿชฌ๐Ÿงฟ Wooden pens! i made :) ps: I have a few of them. Do you think I should put them up and sell them? :) What you think #woodpen #handcrafted #wooden #writing #stationery #luxury #pen

05.09.2025 18:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 53    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Dawn light over Ben Hiant #Ardnamurchan #Scotland #Lochaber www.damianshields.com

Dawn light over Ben Hiant #Ardnamurchan #Scotland #Lochaber www.damianshields.com

Dawn light over Ben Hiant #Ardnamurchan #Scotland #Lochaber www.damianshields.com

14.08.2025 09:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 151    ๐Ÿ” 19    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
Blue sky with clouds reflected in the lake.The sun is shining on the fells in the distance.

Blue sky with clouds reflected in the lake.The sun is shining on the fells in the distance.

The opposite end of the lake where the clouds are low over Great Gable which is in the distance. Glad we brought waterproof clothing!

The opposite end of the lake where the clouds are low over Great Gable which is in the distance. Glad we brought waterproof clothing!

Two photos at Buttermere taken 14 minutes apart.
1.Towards Buttermere village.
2Towards Fleetwith Pike and Haystacks.
It takes about 1hr 30 to walk round Buttermere but the weather can change dramatically.
#Stunday
#LakeDistrict
#Landscapephotography
#Reflections
#Mountains

31.08.2025 07:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 98    ๐Ÿ” 17    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Forgot to say- out September 11

27.08.2025 18:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 576    ๐Ÿ” 32    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A stunning afternoon out on Loch Long in Argyll Scotland with taps aff temps of 21ยฐ ๐Ÿซ 

Looks like we have some much needed rain on the way later ๐ŸŒง๏ธ

Hope everyone is having a beautiful Monday ๐Ÿ’™

#Scotland #StormHour

25.08.2025 15:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A little dander to Bamburgh this morning for high tide.
#Northumberland #photography
www.alanleightley.com

25.08.2025 16:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 62    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Mont Saint Michel rising from from the fogโ€ฆ

#photography #culture #art

24.08.2025 14:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 947    ๐Ÿ” 117    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 37    ๐Ÿ“Œ 8
Mt. Hood at sunrise. Dark conifers, lighter shade of mountain, creamy pale blue sky with illuminated orange red purple clouds around.

Mt. Hood at sunrise. Dark conifers, lighter shade of mountain, creamy pale blue sky with illuminated orange red purple clouds around.

Mt. Hood at sunrise this morning. โค๏ธ

23.08.2025 15:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 337    ๐Ÿ” 31    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A historiated initial in a medieval manuscript depicting a nun raising her right hand before her and gripping a Latin text band that curves around her in her left hand.

A historiated initial in a medieval manuscript depicting a nun raising her right hand before her and gripping a Latin text band that curves around her in her left hand.

grฤp, f.n: grasp, grip. (GRAWP / หˆgraหp)
Image: โ€œGuda, a sinner, wrote and painted this bookโ€, a self-portrait of the illuminator in a homiliary; Germany, 12th century; Universitรคtsbibliothek Johann Christian Senckenberg, Frankfurt, Ms. Barth. 42, f. 110โ€‰v.
#OldEnglish #WOTD

24.08.2025 07:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Lighting the void

23.08.2025 05:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 286    ๐Ÿ” 32    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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๐Ÿ“ธ: Jeremy Walker, "Oak Tree At Sunrise"

23.08.2025 01:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 49    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Letโ€™s continue with the fresh new Greenland series ๐Ÿ™‚.
Pastel late sunset with mountain style iceberg in background & our beautiful red sails ๐Ÿ˜Œ.

21.08.2025 12:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 718    ๐Ÿ” 90    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 40    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
A vertical format photo of a sandy beach at sunset. Horizon above centre. A line of blurred sea foam leads the eye from bottom left. Pink colours are reflected in the wet sand.

A vertical format photo of a sandy beach at sunset. Horizon above centre. A line of blurred sea foam leads the eye from bottom left. Pink colours are reflected in the wet sand.

A colourful evening at East Head, West Sussex. ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

21.08.2025 14:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 432    ๐Ÿ” 50    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Morning cobweb

14.08.2025 06:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 343    ๐Ÿ” 38    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A few arable weeds in the fields of north Dorset today: Small Toadflax, Chaenorhinum minus, Corn Mint, Mentha arvensis, Cornflower, Centaurea cyanus, Field Madder Sheradia arvensis, Scarlet Pimpernel, Lysimachia arvensi), Common Toadflax, Linaria vulgaris and Common Field Speedwell,Veronica persica.

12.08.2025 17:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 86    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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