@philocthulhu.bsky.social
Teacher of History and Classical Studies.
kosmopolitês and fond of giving a camera a work out as I go.
If you like any images please feel free to reshare.
kosmopolitês and fond of giving a camera a work out as I go.
If you like any images please feel free to reshare.
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Thinking about learning a new musical instrument and this just might be the one! Go Canada!
youtu.be/CirrEChyg60?...
youtu.be/CirrEChyg60?...
Canada Anthem Played on Rubber Chickens
YouTube video by Vinheteiro
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January 6, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Thinking about learning a new musical instrument and this just might be the one! Go Canada!
youtu.be/CirrEChyg60?...
youtu.be/CirrEChyg60?...
#monochrome #blackandwhite #newzealand #photography #nature #nikon
Lake Ruataniwha, Te Waipounamu, Aotearoa
Lake Ruataniwha, Te Waipounamu, Aotearoa
January 6, 2026 at 8:14 AM
#monochrome #blackandwhite #newzealand #photography #nature #nikon
Lake Ruataniwha, Te Waipounamu, Aotearoa
Lake Ruataniwha, Te Waipounamu, Aotearoa
The way the Boxing Day Test is going it might be all over on Boxing Day
December 26, 2025 at 6:21 AM
The way the Boxing Day Test is going it might be all over on Boxing Day
December 4, 2025 at 6:28 AM
November 28, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Friday's Thought -
November 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Friday's Thought -
Bridge of Remembrance, Otautahi, Aotearoa.
November 8, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Bridge of Remembrance, Otautahi, Aotearoa.
Detail from the Bridge of Remembrance, Christchurch, Aotearoa
November 8, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Detail from the Bridge of Remembrance, Christchurch, Aotearoa
Just another day in paradise as a teacher in Aotearoa
August 19, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Just another day in paradise as a teacher in Aotearoa
Still relevant today
"you possess all the attributes of a demagogue; a screeching, horrible voice, a perverse, cross-grained nature and the language of the market-place. In you all is united which is needful for governing." Aristophanes, The Knights 424bce
"you possess all the attributes of a demagogue; a screeching, horrible voice, a perverse, cross-grained nature and the language of the market-place. In you all is united which is needful for governing." Aristophanes, The Knights 424bce
July 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Still relevant today
"you possess all the attributes of a demagogue; a screeching, horrible voice, a perverse, cross-grained nature and the language of the market-place. In you all is united which is needful for governing." Aristophanes, The Knights 424bce
"you possess all the attributes of a demagogue; a screeching, horrible voice, a perverse, cross-grained nature and the language of the market-place. In you all is united which is needful for governing." Aristophanes, The Knights 424bce
July 7, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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For decades, Republicans in Washington have told us that tax cuts would trickle down to workers.
Instead, wealth and power have accumulated in the hands of the richest 1% at the expense of the rest of us.
Trickle-down economics was never supposed to work.
It was a hoax.
Instead, wealth and power have accumulated in the hands of the richest 1% at the expense of the rest of us.
Trickle-down economics was never supposed to work.
It was a hoax.
July 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
For decades, Republicans in Washington have told us that tax cuts would trickle down to workers.
Instead, wealth and power have accumulated in the hands of the richest 1% at the expense of the rest of us.
Trickle-down economics was never supposed to work.
It was a hoax.
Instead, wealth and power have accumulated in the hands of the richest 1% at the expense of the rest of us.
Trickle-down economics was never supposed to work.
It was a hoax.
June 29, 2025 at 5:12 AM
June 29, 2025 at 5:09 AM
The physicality of rugby always makes for dynamic photography
#monochrome #blackandwhite #newzealand #photography #rugbyl #nikon
#monochrome #blackandwhite #newzealand #photography #rugbyl #nikon
June 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The physicality of rugby always makes for dynamic photography
#monochrome #blackandwhite #newzealand #photography #rugbyl #nikon
#monochrome #blackandwhite #newzealand #photography #rugbyl #nikon
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A few frames from Peter Hook & the Light in Nashville.
#concertphotography #musicphotography #photojournalism #jhsphoto #nashville #5point6studio #fujifilm #fujigfx100s
#concertphotography #musicphotography #photojournalism #jhsphoto #nashville #5point6studio #fujifilm #fujigfx100s
June 4, 2025 at 4:49 AM
A few frames from Peter Hook & the Light in Nashville.
#concertphotography #musicphotography #photojournalism #jhsphoto #nashville #5point6studio #fujifilm #fujigfx100s
#concertphotography #musicphotography #photojournalism #jhsphoto #nashville #5point6studio #fujifilm #fujigfx100s
The Catlins in Otago/Southland, Aotearoa is filled with hidden delights.
#monochrome #blackandwhite #newzealand #photography #travel #nikon
#monochrome #blackandwhite #newzealand #photography #travel #nikon
June 2, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The Catlins in Otago/Southland, Aotearoa is filled with hidden delights.
#monochrome #blackandwhite #newzealand #photography #travel #nikon
#monochrome #blackandwhite #newzealand #photography #travel #nikon
May 17, 2025 at 12:53 AM
May 17, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Pipe band on the move (cue Reservoir Dogs music)
ANZAC Day, Oamaru, Aotearoa 2025
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #streetphotography #nikon #newzealand #anzacday
ANZAC Day, Oamaru, Aotearoa 2025
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #streetphotography #nikon #newzealand #anzacday
April 30, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Pipe band on the move (cue Reservoir Dogs music)
ANZAC Day, Oamaru, Aotearoa 2025
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #streetphotography #nikon #newzealand #anzacday
ANZAC Day, Oamaru, Aotearoa 2025
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #streetphotography #nikon #newzealand #anzacday
“they also serve who only stand and wait.”
ANZAC Day, Oamaru, Aotearoa
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #streetphotography #nikon #newzealand #anzacday
ANZAC Day, Oamaru, Aotearoa
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #streetphotography #nikon #newzealand #anzacday
April 30, 2025 at 10:20 AM
“they also serve who only stand and wait.”
ANZAC Day, Oamaru, Aotearoa
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #streetphotography #nikon #newzealand #anzacday
ANZAC Day, Oamaru, Aotearoa
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #streetphotography #nikon #newzealand #anzacday
Wreath laying, ANZAC Day 2025
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #streetphotography #nikon #newzealand #anzacday
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #streetphotography #nikon #newzealand #anzacday
April 30, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Wreath laying, ANZAC Day 2025
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #streetphotography #nikon #newzealand #anzacday
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #streetphotography #nikon #newzealand #anzacday
ANZAC Day parade, Oamaru, Aotearoa. Young and old coming together to recognise those that have served in uniform for New Zealand.
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #streetphotography #nikon #newzealand #anzacday
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #streetphotography #nikon #newzealand #anzacday
April 25, 2025 at 3:29 AM
ANZAC Day parade, Oamaru, Aotearoa. Young and old coming together to recognise those that have served in uniform for New Zealand.
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #streetphotography #nikon #newzealand #anzacday
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #streetphotography #nikon #newzealand #anzacday
Steam being released from the boiler, Whangerei, Aotearoa
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #travel #nikon #newzealand
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #travel #nikon #newzealand
April 24, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Steam being released from the boiler, Whangerei, Aotearoa
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #travel #nikon #newzealand
#monochrome #blackandwhite #photography #travel #nikon #newzealand