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@dammo.bsky.social

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 3d ago

The 1.30pm tour of Highbury House Open Day #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday #chamberlainhighburytrust #birmingham Please read the ALT for the story behind the image.

I took part in an IgersBirmingham photographic Instameet at Highbury Hall, Birmingham. The house is the home of the Chamberlain family that did so much for the City of Birmingham. There was so much to photograph. I went on a hidden tour of the building. Highbury Hall has 60 rooms of which only around 12 are used. I enjoyed taking this picture of the tour on the balcony in the centre of the house. There is much to see with the level of interest shown by various people on the tour.

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · last wk.

Back to the future #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday #longexposure #stpaulscathedral

I was in London for a meeting. After a very enjoyable evening meal in Borough Market, I made my way over Millennium Bridge to St Paul's cathedral. There is a classic spot where you can catch the night buses going past with St Paul's in the background. There is even a conveniently placed green utilities box on the kerbside to rest your camera. A great place to take long exposures. Trouble is after a nice dinner with drinks and no tripod, keeping the camera stable is a challenge. I am pleased with the result but do not look too closely at the cathedral. LOL

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 2w ago

Walking into colour #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday #adamplazatunnel #camillewalala #colour #streetphotography

The Adam Plaza tunnel has been photographed so many times. Whenever I am in Canary Wharf then I have to see this art work by Camille Walala. On this visit, I was fortunate that this woman stood central in the tunnel, took a photograph and then started walking towards her friend.

On a Third Photography @onathird.bsky.social · 3w ago

An early start on a misty morning in the hunt for dewy insects in the local cemetery. My entry for #sharemondays2026

Black-and-white photograph of a church partially obscured by thick mist, surrounded by a graveyard with scattered gravestones. Tall grasses fill the foreground, while the soft, diffused light and low visibility create a quiet, atmospheric, and slightly eerie scene

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 3w ago

Bee Communication #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday

Bubble bees on the lavender outside our house.

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · last mo.

The Eye in the Sky #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday #selfridgesbirmingham #reflections

Just when you think you've taken every possible photograph of the Selfridges Birmingham building, another one comes along. The Beorma tower is nearing completion on the opposite side of the road from Selfridges. The skyscraper creates a new set of reflections in the glass around the Selfridges balcony entrance. The wide-angle lens of the iPhone 17, combined with the ability to place it close to the reflective surface, creates unique views of the sky, clouds, and the two buildings.

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · last mo.

The colours of a wildflower field. #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday

The colourful wildflower fields. Taken at the Confetti Fields, Wick near Pershore.

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · last mo.

Always looking good. #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday

I always love taking pictures of these creatures. No wonder they are called Beautiful Demoiselle.

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Wildflowers #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday #blackandwhite

The wildflowers are running riot and some beautiful displays. This close up of a daisy wildflower display singles out on flower after the rain. Taken at Baddesley Clinton National Trust property.

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Preston Bagot, Warwickshire #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday

Preston Bagot is an area of Warwickshire close to Henley-in-Ardent. Characterised by rolling hills and stunning countryside, the area is best accessed by bike. This upwards view of a barn was taken on the downward part of a grassy bike path. The minimalistic landscape takes on the appearance of a painting.

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Taking off #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmondays @emiratesairways.bsky.social #A380 #birminghamairport

I cycled up to a viewpoint near to Birmingham Airport where you are able to look down the runway. I had my telephoto lens with me allowing me to get a close up of this beast of an A380 airplane taking off.

Fotospeed @fotospeed.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🏆 #FSPrintMonday Winner Announcement 🏆 🥇 Congrats @dammo.bsky.social This image really stood out to us. The shadows perfectly mirror the lady's stride, turning a simple brick wall into an exciting canvas. The horizontal lines create strong leading elements. Street photography at its finest.

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Poppy drama. #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday #poppy

The leaves on the poppy in the garden looked very dramatic in the sun. The crumpled delicate leaves are a perfect surround for the dark central features of the flower.

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Take another look. #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday #thelibraryofbirmingham #birmingham

This appears to be a rather grand ballroom with an elaborate ceiling with a garden growing on a wall.
Take another look!
We may be looking down from the top balcony of the Library of Birmingham. I will let you decide which one it is.

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Evening light in Darwin Forest #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday #forestryUK #matlockmoors #appicoftheweek

Darwin Forest on the Matlock Moors and is part of the Darwin Forest Holiday Park. I went with the family for a midweek break. There is very easy access to the forest which is managed in conjunction with ForestryUK. This picture was taken with my Fujifilm x100vi. Gentle evening light filtered through the trees, illuminating the mossy woodland floor. I spent hours walking through this beautiful and peaceful landscape during our holiday in this part of the world.

Colin Kerr @ckphotography.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Maximum imposter syndrome judging all these images from fantastic photographers Changed my mind a few times but my shortlist of four for #sharemondays2026 are @helenaludwig.bsky.social @onathird.bsky.social @circa35mm.bsky.social @sarahlonges.bsky.social

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Window shopping #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday #doverstreetmarket #streetphotography

I saw this shop window from the number 139 bus on my way to Pall Mall. I went back to photogrpah the shop window with my iPhone. The passer-by's add to the surreal mood of the street photography.

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Move over bluebells, it is now time for the wild garlic show. #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday #woodlandtrust #solihullcouncil

I would love time to slow down during the spring months. Then we could take in all the changes that happen before the summer. This is Wychwood wood a small hidden woodland in Knowle, Solihull. Wychwood is a wet Alder woodland. The trees thrive in the wet damp conditions. Every spring the wild garlic springs to life and creates a beautiful white carpet around the trees.

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The National Theatre #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday @nationaltheatre.org.uk #brutalism #architecture

Walking along the South Bank, I noticed people on the balcony of the Royal National Theatre. They created a striking counterpoint to the strong lines of the building’s Brutalist architecture. The black and white treatment adds drama to the sky, which appears lighter around the silhouettes of the figures.

@sharemondays.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The 2025 winners page has been updated. Over the next few weeks I will be trying to get in touch with everyone involved for participation of the annual book. Please share and visit the page to see all the wonderful images in one place. #Sharemondays2026 dylannardini.wixsite.com/sharemondays

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Dylan Nardini @dylannardini.com · 4mo ago

All the #Sharemondays2025 winning images are on the website now, alongside all the previous 8 years winning images. I'm currently starting to collate the 2025 book, so will be in touch with those involved in the coming weeks. #Sharemondays2026

@sharemondays.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 4mo ago

St Paul's Square in the spring sunshine. #jewelleryquarter #birmingham #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday

St Paul's church in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter looking lovely in the spring sunshine. I am not such a fan of the large office block in the background. Such buildings are difficult to blend into a picture but the trees do a good job. There is a nice open feel to the square framed by the trees.

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 4mo ago

#sharemondays2026 Decision time and the winner is @circa35mm.bsky.social for his magical image of snow falling amongst the trees. Well done for braving the conditions to bring us this amazing wintery scene. Thank you to everyone who entered this week. Judging passes to @circa35mm.bsky.social

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 4mo ago

This is my shortlist for #Sharemondays2026. I do enjoy looking through the entries but then comes the decision making which is difficult. Winner announced later this afternoon/early evening. @sophiecarr.bsky.social @circa35mm.bsky.social @ronm123photo.bsky.social @sarahlonges.bsky.social

So uplifting to see the bluebells arriving and this is early. Such beautiful light shining on the blue carpet.

The sharp and piercing eye of the hare holds your attention in this study of a beautiful animal

The snow falling in the forest. The scene is magical with the diagonal lines created by the snow contrasting with the vertical lines of the trees.

The female fox moving through the scene lines up with the rows of daffodils. Such a lovely composition.

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Looking forward to seeing all your photographs today. Please remember to use the #sharemondays2026 hashtag. Good luck everyone.

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Shadowplay #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday #brindleyplace #birmingham #streetphotography #light #shadows

Walking along the canal towards Brindley Place, the towpath runs alongside a patterned brick wall. The low morning sun casts long shadows from the lamppost across its surface. I took this photograph from the opposite side of the canal, a location I often revisit to capture this interplay of light and shadow. A pedestrian entered the scene at just the right moment, adding a human element to the composition. The warm tones of the wall give the impression of reflecting the early sunlight.

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The Craven Arms, Birmingham #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday #appicoftheweek #blackcountryales

The Craven Arms is situated on the corner of Blucher Street and Gough Street and has been renovated to show off much of its former splendour. The pub was opened by Holder's Ales. Holder's Brewery was based in Aston and was purchased by M&B in 1919. The signage above the Craven Arms on more recent photographs state that the pub was established in 1838. The pub is now owned by Black Country Ales who have maintained the look and feel of this old pub.
We stopped for drink before seeing Sigrid in concert at the O2 Academy.
Picture taken with my iPhone17 and used exposure compensation to adjust for the bright lights.

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Zig Zagging the night away. #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday #nightphotography #universityofBirmingham #appicoftheweek

Tuesday night was full of driving horizontal rain. You would have second thoughts about being out and about. Feeling inspired after a talk at the University of Birmingham on Therapeutic Photography by Neil Gibson, I walked around the brightly lit campus. The lights in the buildings created super patterns and I spent a good hour taking pictures. I enjoyed this zig zag stairwell at the Teaching and Learning block. I found so much to photograph in the rain and you can read more on my blog.
https://damienwalmsley.com/reflections-after-dark-birmingham-campus-rain/

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Sunlight on the old canal. A place to revisit and enjoy the quiet tranquility of a disused part of the Oxford canal. Taken at the Swift Valley Nature reserve #Rugby #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/SwiftValley

The old canal lies quietly sleeping while nature changes around it. Afternoon sunlight creates delicate lines across the water. The canal is part of the Swift Valley Nature Reserve in Rugby. Overgrown vegetation around the canal has recently been cleared, revealing a fresh view of the old bridge spanning the water. Rugby has many disused canals in the area that have become havens for nature and wildlife. This photograph shows a disused arm of the Oxford Canal. Taken with an iPhone and captured in Apple RAW.

On a Third Photography @onathird.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Shot from last weekend at the Carnhell Green Charity Vintage Rally. We discuss this as well as a great chat with @sarahlonges.bsky.social on Flash, Bang, Wallop which you can watch here youtu.be/N63_UAFtBWQ

Two elderly men sit on folding chairs in a grassy field at a classic car show. One holds a walking stick and a camera, while the other wears a sun hat and checked shirt. Behind them is a vintage Morris Minor with a ‘For Sale’ sign in the window, and several other classic cars are parked nearby