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Mark Hetherington

@markhether18.bsky.social

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Photographer (ARPS), rock climber, fell runner and explorer looking to show case the natural beauty of the Lake District and our beautiful world. Photos, books and calendar available to buy on my website. markhetherington.com

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Mark Hetherington @markhether18.bsky.social · Jun 13

❗️2026 CALENDAR HAS LANDED❗️

Good morning all, hope you are well 🙏

My 2026 A3 Lake District calendar is now available to purchase on my website (link in profile). This is a premium calendar featuring 12 stunning Lake District images.
I will only have 100 available so get them while you can!

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Mark Hetherington @markhether18.bsky.social · 3h

DUNLEWEY CHURCH

A moody church in Donegal, Ireland.
#fsprintmonday #sharemondays2025 #ireland @fotospeed.bsky.social @sonyalpha.bsky.social

Mark Hetherington @markhether18.bsky.social · 6d

RYDAL GROT

The Autumn colours starting to come through at the Rydal Grot waterfall in the Lake District.
#rydalgrot #lakedistrictnationalpark #fsprintmonday #sharemondays2025
@sonyalpha.bsky.social @fotospeed.bsky.social

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Mark Hetherington @markhether18.bsky.social · 13d

Gorgeous David 👌👏

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Mark Hetherington @markhether18.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you 😊

Mark Hetherington @markhether18.bsky.social · 13d

Thanks very much Sarah, it was a special morning 🙏

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Mark Hetherington @markhether18.bsky.social · 13d

Big thanks for putting this together @dylannardini.com - just ordered a copy 😊

Mark Hetherington @markhether18.bsky.social · 13d

HAYSTACKS BECALMED

From a fabulous peaceful morning at Buttermere with sublime conditions.
#buttermere #haystacks #fsprintmonday #sharemondays2025
@fotospeed.bsky.social @sonyalpha.bsky.social

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Mark Hetherington @markhether18.bsky.social · 19d

Majestic Sarah 👌👏

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Mark Hetherington @markhether18.bsky.social · 21d

STAR FULL OF SKYS

The Milky Way over Kelly Hall Tarn.
#kellyhalltarn #lakedistrictnationalpark #fsprintmonday #sharemondays2025 @sonyalpha.bsky.social @fotospeed.bsky.social

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Mark Hetherington @markhether18.bsky.social · 25d

Oh ok Paul - hope everything goes well 🙏

Mark Hetherington @markhether18.bsky.social · 25d

#sharemondays2025 Winner

My selected winner this week is @paulmacleod.bsky.social with his fabulous fungi shot. The image is very seasonal and I love the contrast between the fungi and the wonderful bokeh balls in the background. Well done Paul and over to you for next weeks competition 😊

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Mark Hetherington @markhether18.bsky.social · 25d

Such a great shot - congratulations 👌👏

Mark Hetherington @markhether18.bsky.social · 25d

Here are my top 4 #sharemondays2025 selections for this week. Some great shots this week so it was quite a tough choice. Check back later for the winner.
@paulmacleod.bsky.social @dutchnewchurch.bsky.social @dylannardini.com @mchardy.bsky.social

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Mark Hetherington @markhether18.bsky.social · 28d

ENCHANTED

From a wander round a very wet Borrowdale.
#autumn #borrowdale #woodland #fsprintmonday #sharemondays2025

Mark Hetherington @markhether18.bsky.social · 29d

Thank you Scott 🙏

Mark Hetherington @markhether18.bsky.social · 29d

📸 NEWS 📸

I was honoured to find out yesterday that I have been short- listed for the 2025 The British Photography Awards.
For the People’s choice it now goes to a public vote, so I would appreciate a vote if you think it’s worthy
Please vote here:
www.britishphotographyawards.org/2025-shortli...