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Wildlife, nature, animal and pet photographer from Bournemouth in Dorset UK - all views my own!

Bournemouth
Joined March 2009
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#MythologyMonday 🍂👻 As autumn leaves drift to earth, thoughts turn to those across the veil. In Irish folklore, Samhain was a time when the boundary between worlds grew thin and the dead could return. Some came to watch over loved ones; others simply to sit beside the fire, seeking the familiar comforts of home. 🕯️ Imagine the rustle of leaves as footsteps on the path—and an empty chair beside the hearth. Not every ghost comes to frighten. Some come home. 🍁 📖 Source: Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore (2004), “death,” pp. 119–120. #IrishFolklore #Samhain #Ghosts #AutumnLeaves #31DaysofHalloween 🎃 🎨 Artwork: Autumn Leaves (1856), John Everett Millais, exhibited at the Royal Academy that year.
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The lovely people at Fabulous Films have given me one of these to give away. You will get it a couple of weeks before it's released. All you have to do is retweet this tweet & I will select a winner at random. Good Luck!! fabulousfilms.com/products/m…
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🇬🇱 🇩🇰 🇺🇸 Was this the smartest con in Arctic history? The Danes and Greenlanders know perfectly well that the Trump regime is staffed by high school dropouts and people who move their lips when they read, and they know that nobody in this failed administration has the faintest idea that a 1951 agreement exists. So Copenhagen takes the old treaty out of the drawer, blows off the dust, changes the date to 2026 and adds a clause banning China and Russia, neither of whom was ever going to be invited anyway. Trump, who sincerely believes he is the sharpest mind in a movement where that is not a demanding title, promptly launches himself into orbit with a triumph he imagines will win him the midterms. He demanded an island, was sold his own lease back with a fresh cover page, and could not be more thrilled. Stay connected, follow Gandalv @Microinteracti1
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Remembering 'The Few' on this year's Battle of Britain Day @RAFBBMF
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#Poole to #Cowes #yachts race from Bournemouth beach
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As well as wildlife, I also draw farm animals. I have cards and prints available on my website. #art #drawing #animalart #colouredpencildrawing lisawellwoodartist.com
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What do I need to do to get my art liked and seen by more people?! Is it cos it’s too boring & not good enough? I’ve tried wildlife, farm animals, dogs & cats etc & yet I’m still a failure. I know it’s not to everyone’s taste, but other similar artists are thriving. #drawing #art
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Taken a few years ago, the weather was dire so no brightness in the background but I don't often get to take photos of waxwings #PMJWeeklyChallenge #BrightAgainstFaded
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Clouded Yellow #butterfly at Sopley – at Sopley, England
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Looking West and East last night from #Sandbanks #Dorset #Moonrise #Sunset #Sky
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Fantastic to see the mighty Team Falklands all ready to go at @Glasgow_2026! 🤩 The Falkland Islands will be competing in Bowls, starting tomorrow, across the Men's, Women's and Pairs events - wishing all the team the very best of luck! 🇫🇰🤞 #Glasgow2026
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