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Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
2021 - 365 Project

157-365v4 Goldfinch

Another shot from up on the TV aerial, this time of a Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis). S/he was singing away, I suspect requesting that I leave the garden immediately so she could dig into the bird seed we kindly provide. As soom as I had gone back in s/he was down

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Surrounding the Tree
Great Dunmow

155-365v4 Surrounding the Tree

One of the good things about doing a 365 photo a day project is the fact that you are encouraged to use all the gear you have piled up but don’t use that much. I’ve certainly suffered from GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) and I have the additional failing that I

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Coming Soon
2021 - 365 Project

154-365v4 Coming Soon

Is it just me, or does this (about to explode into life I’m assured) budding Campanula Takion White (or Fairy Bell Flower I’m reliably informed) look like one of those seed pods on the Alien film series? Should I be worried?

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Dancing in the Moonlight
2021 - 365 Project

153-365v4 Dancing in the Moonlight

Today’s picture is from this morning’s walk with the infra-red camera. Yes, the image of the moon was taken this morning although, in truth, it wasn’t actually positioned there…but I like the image and didn’t want it ignored. Of course, the usual tree shot was always going to be used.

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Maple Seeds
2021 - 365 Project

151-365v4 Maple Seeds

It’s been a glorious day here in Dunmow…and i’ve dome nothing! So here’s a very quick shot of the leaves and seeds of next doors maple tree. That’s your lot!

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Mountain Geranium
2021 - 365 Project

150-365v4 Mountain Geranium

This, as the title suggests, is a Mountain Geranium. This is the third time I’ve shot this flower recently. Today I’ve made a 6 shot photo stack to increase the depth of field. I handheld this shot so couldn’t really manage many more than that 😉 I think my earlier

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Chive
2021 - 365 Project

149-365v4 Chive

Another shot from the garden. The chives reappear every year and always add a nice splash of colour to the place.

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Mark Seton

I'm an amateur photographer who enjoys music. I'm a past Chairman and Digital Secretary of the Bishops Stortford Camera club and I hold both LRPS and CPAGB distinctions. I have recently moved to Newcastleton in the Scottish Borders.