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Sam Hanna (Beyond my Fence)

@samhanna1791.bsky.social

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Northern Irish, a Co Derry man. Walk often, read frequently, enjoy music, take photographs, with an S23 Ultra - and, although over seventy, work a bit too. "Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Dylan Thomas.

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Sam Hanna (Beyond my Fence) @samhanna1791.bsky.social · Mar 16

This #robin was singing his heart out until he spotted me. Then there was a sudden silence, but he waited long enough to get his photo taken. The River Bann is in the background.
#Coleraine #NorthernIreland #Ireland

A robin perched in a bush with a river in the background.

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Sam Hanna (Beyond my Fence) @samhanna1791.bsky.social · 1d

This evening's #sunset for #Stunday
#EastCoastKin #windturbine #clouds #Coleraine #NorthernIreland #Ireland

A wind turbine silhouetted against the fluffy pink clouds of sunset.

Another image of a wind turbine silhouetted against the sunset.

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BelleAB @belleab.bsky.social · 1d

A view from The Ashokan Rail Trail which never disappoints 🕊️
#skysunday #stunday #sky #clouds #catskills #water #trees #nature #walking #ashokanrailtrail #getoutside #hudsonvalley #ulstercounty #newyork #mobilephotography

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Mick Lister @listermj.bsky.social · 2d

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekOforOpulence
Northern Goldsmiths, Blackett St., Newcastle upon Tyne today.
This iconic landmark is also a popular meeting spot, sometimes called the "kissing clock".
I did not spend any of my hard earned pension in here 😀
#newcastle #gold #urbangaze #photography #eastcoastkin

A view of the Northern Goldsmiths building in Newcastle upon Tyne. It is a luxury jewellery and watch retailer.
It was originally established in 1892, and the building is Grade II listed.
A distinctive feature of the building is its ornate golden Art Deco clock, which has been a popular meeting place since 1932. There is a gilded golden lady figure on top of the clock. She is said to represent the Roman goddess Venus, has arms outstretched to signify progress, and is covered in 24-carat gold leaf. This iconic landmark is also a popular meeting spot, sometimes called the "kissing clock".
There is a dome at the top of the building and beneath this in green capital letters is the word Rolex.
After selling marine chronometers to the Admiralty during the First World War, the company became the UK's first appointed stockist of Rolex watches in 1919.

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Ray Purvis @raypurvis.bsky.social · 2d

#stunday Sunrise on Hadrian's Wall. #hadrianswall #followtheacorn

Sunrise on Hadrian's Wall. Looking south at the east end of Stanley Plantation in Wall mile 23.

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BelleAB @belleab.bsky.social · 3d

A summer evening on the Rondout for the #BlueSkyArtShow #glow Kingston, New York ✨✨
#rondoutcreek #kingston #therondout #hudsonvalley #newyork #water #sky #clouds #trees #nature #mobilephotography

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𝚙𝚒𝚎𝚛𝚙𝚊𝚘𝚕𝚘 @pierpaolo.bsky.social · 2d

In un'aiuola creata da un muro di contenimento in pietra a lato di una strada, delle rose rosse che hanno perso del tutto o in parte i loro petali si stagliano di fronte ad un paesaggio collinare che, all'alba, è illuminato dai primi raggi del sole.

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𝚙𝚒𝚎𝚛𝚙𝚊𝚘𝚕𝚘 @pierpaolo.bsky.social · Dec 14

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Laurette @laurette1.bsky.social · 2d

Autumn colours at Batsford Arboretum in the Cotswolds.
#Stunday
#Autumn
#Trees
#Reflections
#Photography

In the foreground the ground is covered with fallen leaves.A brook runs down the centre of my photo reflecting the colourful trees and the sky. A variety of trees are turning to their autumnal colours with a flash of red from an acer in the distance. Glimpses of blue sky can be seen through the branches.

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Sanny Bailey @sannybailey.bsky.social · 2d

sunday photo enjoy your day❣️

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RiddleyThomas @0ffkilter.bsky.social · 2d

Sunday walkings, no birds but I found the sky.
Wishing everyone a wonderful day ✨
#Stunday #Australia
#Photography #BlueSky
#landscape #nature #EastCoastKin

Sunday walkings, no birds but I found the sky.
Wishing everyone an absolutely glorious day
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Image of the beautiful sky above the lake as the sun begins its journey to the other side of the world.
#Stunday #Australia
#Photography #BlueSky
#landscape #nature #PhotographersUnited #writer #EastCoastKin

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mark156.bsky.social @mark156.bsky.social · 2d

A beautiful crisp sunday morning up amongst the colour of the woods,the smells,colours,alive,happy sumday🌳

Autumnal coppers amongst the green of the woods,many trees,blue misty skies above

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BelleAB @belleab.bsky.social · 2d

Hiked along the trails of the Wilderstein Historic Site in Rhinebeck, New York today-
#ColorADay #Greensat #hiking #trees #mountains #nature #outdoors #catskills #hudsonriver #rhinebeck #hudsonvalley #wildersteinhistoricsite #newyork #mobilephotography

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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 2d

Last one from me.

My lens directed as these two souls of sky and shore entwined,
and in this moment, pure, aligned.

#photography #ImageAndVerse #photography #EastCoastKin

A white gull with wings spread wide flies gracefully beside a tall grey heron standing on bright green grass near the edge of a pond. Behind them, the water glows with golden reflections of autumn foliage, creating a warm, tranquil backdrop of reeds and shimmering colour.

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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 2d

Good morning. My co host Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social has announced today's #BirdOfTheDay is the 'Family Paridae of Birds' which constitute 'Tits, Chickadees & Titmice'

Fortuitous for me as I saw this little Coal Tit in my garden yesterday. #birds #Stunday #photography #EastCoastKin

A small coal tit perches delicately on a cluster of fading pink hydrangea blooms. The bird’s black cap and bib contrast with its pale cheeks and buff-toned breast, while its tiny claws grip the petals for balance. The background is softly blurred in dark green, highlighting the vivid texture and colour of the flowers

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Sabine Shutterbug @sabineshutterbug.bsky.social · 2d

Good morning and happy #Stunday everyone! Autumn sunrise at the Neues Palais in Sanssouci Park, Potsdam.
#31DaysOfHalloween #photography
#PhotographersOfBluesky
#SensoryArt #shadow
#EastCoastKin

A crisp autumn sunrise bathes the Neues Palais in Potsdam in gentle golden light, casting long shadows across the elaborate rooftop balustrade. The statues stand silhouetted against a dramatic sky streaked with warm amber and soft grey, their forms outlined sharply amidst the glow of morning. Contrasting hues and delicate cloud patterns create a tranquil, almost ethereal atmosphere as the first light touches the historic facade, blending architectural grandeur with the soft promise of a new day.

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Rob Crank Photography @robcrank68.bsky.social · 2d

Good morning to you all, now it's time for #StunDay

This week i'm going with a male Bearded Tit with it's 'Splits Pose' using 2 reeds to balance Ninja Style at RSPB Leighton Moss.

#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography #ukbirding #birdphotography #BirdLife #BeardedTits #naturetherapy

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Sam Hanna (Beyond my Fence) @samhanna1791.bsky.social · 1d

It's nice to have dry weather, but the constant dullness is annoying so, yes, good to see sunshine and feel a bit of heat!

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Sam Hanna (Beyond my Fence) @samhanna1791.bsky.social · 1d

I've been in the Hillsborough area lots of times and always say "must visit" but never actually do it 😕

Sam Hanna (Beyond my Fence) @samhanna1791.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks Alan!!

Sam Hanna (Beyond my Fence) @samhanna1791.bsky.social · 1d

Fortunately, no work today, so I get to enjoy a beautiful October Sunday.
Hope you're making the most of it too 🌞

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Soph0571 @soph0517.bsky.social · 3d

#Photography #EastCoastKin #HydePark #Autumn

Tell me Autumn is here without telling me Autumn is here 😉😊

Tranquil lake surrounded by lush greenery and autumn foliage in shades of yellow, green, and orange. The calm water reflects the trees and sky, with gentle ripples near two birds — one swimming and another taking off in flight near the centre of the image. Tall reeds grow along the shoreline, and distant waterfowl perch on wooden posts scattered across the lake. The sky is overcast, giving the scene a soft, serene atmosphere

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Sam Hanna (Beyond my Fence) @samhanna1791.bsky.social · 1d

Lovely Sharon. I've never been round Hillsborough Castle Gardens - didn't realise what I was missing 😕

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Sharon @sharonwelby.bsky.social · 2d

Autumn colours around Hillsborough Castle Gardens. #StunDay

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Sam Hanna (Beyond my Fence) @samhanna1791.bsky.social · 1d

Great shot, Alan. Like the quote from Yeats too 👏

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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 2d

Irish Autumnal/ Fall capture for #Stunday May you have a very restful and peaceful Sunday.

"And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow, Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings".

WB Yeats.

#photography #Ireland #EastCoastKin

A serene autumn Irish woodland scene with tall trees standing on a gently sloping hill. Their leaves glow in rich shades of copper, orange, and deep brown, carpeting the forest floor beneath them. Through the trees, a few sheep graze in the distance under a soft, misty sky, adding a peaceful, pastoral touch to the golden landscape.

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