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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · Jan 6

My first post on Bluesky with a favourite picture to start the ball rolling.

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 1d

A small mistake of 100 years in my Alt description. The Rest House was opened in 1914. Apologies. I need an edit function in BlueSky.:)

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 1d

The Rest House

#sharemondays2025 #fsprintmonday

#bournvillevillagetrust #birmingham

In the centre of Bournville Village Green sits the Rest House. The employees of Cadburys Brothers Ltd paid for the construction of the house on the occasion of the Silver Wedding Anniversary of George and Elizabeth Cadbury in 2014. The village green is a stone's throw from the grounds of the Cadbury chocolate factory. The house has been used for many functions over the years including the 125 years anniversary of the opening.

The Autumnal scene reflects the colours not only being seen in countryside landscapes but throughout all the towns and cities of the UK. The hot dry summer has led to copious sugar building up in the leaves caused by the breakdown of chlorophyll.

This picture captures the Rest House from the edge of the green. The building is smothered in the colours of Autumn.

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 6d

Just let me know!

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 7d

So good Sarah and I like the matching colours.

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 7d

Always something to photograph in this building.

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 7d

Works so well and look like an overlay on the picture. Well seen.

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 7d

Strong colours and a busy bee. Well captured.

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you. The building never fails to disappoint and the cool colours followed by the warm ones helps when taking the pictures.

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks and I did have to strain my neck to look upwards. The picture allows you to see the view without the strain :)

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 7d

Symmetry in the City: The Library of Birmingham

#sharemondays2025 #fsprintmonday

#libraryofBirmingham #heritage #industry #jewelleryquarter

The Library of Birmingham is one of my go-to places for photography, especially when I am looking for inspiration. The balcony terrace on the third floor provides amazing views out over Centenary Square with further panoramic outlooks across Birmingham. If you turn around, you can admire the building’s remarkable architecture.

This upward view was taken just a few steps away from the intricate design that covers the building. I chose a symmetrical composition and was pleasantly surprised by how well I managed to capture the symmetry. A brief appearance of the sun added light that caught the edges of the geometric design. As the eye is drawn upwards, starbursts appear which is an illusion created by the light interacting with the architecture.

The repeating pattern represents Birmingham’s industrial heritage. The black rings symbolise the steel industry, while the gold and silver rings represent the craftsmanship of the Jewellery Quarter. The library is a delight for photographers and, like the Selfridges building, heralds the new, forward-looking Birmingham. The aim of this photograph is to showcase the city as a place worth visiting and, for photographers, a place worth capturing.

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 14d

You have captured lovely autumnal colours in the picture and the tree anchors the picture. You have nice textures on the tree trunk. Plus I like the fox!

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you Sarah. The water would create pools and you would find the local ducks hiding around the branches. It is all very dry even with the recent rains.

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 15d

Terry's pool

#sharemondays2025 #fsprintmonday

#earlswood #solihull

Terry’s Pool, Earlswood
The waters around Earlswood remain low after the summer drought, and it will take some time for the levels to recover. During my walk around Terry’s Pool, I came across a hollow where a tree reached out over the ground. This area would once have been part of the pool, and with winter rains, I hope the water will return.
The overhanging branches create striking patterns across the hollow, forming what looked like natural “entrances” or “windows” into the scene. Rendered in black and white, the image carries a sense of mystery and quiet intrigue.

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 21d

Majestic animal - well captured

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 22d

September sunrise

#sharemondays2025 #fsprintmonday

#knowlepark #solihull

The month of September brings cold mornings and the first mists of Autumn. The clouds often catch the golden colours of the sunrise. Getting up early provides opportunities to capture the full range of morning colours. If you are lucky, the early dog walkers may appear and add life to your picture. Once the photograph is taken, you can pause to take in the view. The colours are fleeting, and the mist quickly disappears as soon as the sun breaks through. Fortunately, there have been several mornings this week when such conditions have appeared much to the delight of local photographers.

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 28d

Love the close up of Juno and hope you are well. Being stuck in the house can be frustrating. Good to know your creativity allows you to find interesting subjects to photograph.