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On a Third Photography

@onathird.bsky.social

I’m Ian, a Cornwall-based UK photographer with 20+ years behind the camera. Outdoors focused, shooting across genres. Sharing #photography from Cornwall & beyond, #photoediting tips, gear thoughts & industry insight. From capture to final image.

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Ian Barnes @ianbarnesphotos.bsky.social · 2d ago

Really difficult to get it down to 4 for #ShareMondays2026 great photos as always and I could have easily picked another 4 Well done to:- @pjpoppins.bsky.social @antjohnson.bsky.social @z70photo.bsky.social @stonesphotographs.bsky.social I will now have to try and pick a winner later today!

On a Third Photography @onathird.bsky.social · 2d ago

We go back to February and a lovely sunrise at Falmouth for this week’s edit. Adobe have added a new tool to Camera RAW with ‘Bidirectional Linear Gradients’ and I take them for a spin! (youtu.be/zG8s5X7drlc?si…) #Photoshop #CameraRAW #LandscapePhotography #Falmouth #Cornwall

A golden sunrise breaks through dark clouds over the sea at Falmouth, Cornwall, casting shimmering reflections across the water. The dramatic sky contrasts with the calm sea, creating a peaceful coastal scene.

YouTube thumbnail featuring a Falmouth sunrise alongside bold text reading "NEW TOOL!" and "Weekly Edit". A presenter points towards a screenshot of Photoshop's new Bidirectional Linear Gradient tool, highlighting a tutorial on the latest Photoshop feature.

On a Third Photography @onathird.bsky.social · 2d ago

From a lovely evening last night. Simple but I liked it… #sharemondays2026

A gently curving line of weathered wooden fence posts and barbed wire leads over a dry, golden grassy hillside beneath a vivid blue sky filled with delicate, wispy white clouds. The simple composition emphasises the sweeping landscape, open space, and striking cloud formations.

On a Third Photography @onathird.bsky.social · 4d ago

So lucky to have this pretty close to home. All taken near St. Agnes with amazing views of Wheal Coates. All these images feature in my latest video (youtu.be/w6_Z-VnB-ZQ?si…) where I share my thoughts on the Canon R6 MKII. #Cornwall #StAgnes #WhealCoates #LandscapePhotography #CanonR6MarkII

Aerial view of rugged cliffs and turquoise sea on the north Cornish coast near St. Agnes, with winding footpaths crossing the grassy headland above the rocks.

Wide panoramic view of dramatic cliffs and turquoise sea near St. Agnes, with a network of footpaths winding across the sunlit coastal headland beneath scattered clouds.

Black and white photograph of a historic stone mining engine house overlooking the Cornish coastline, framed by rugged cliffs and rolling moorland.

Black and white seascape showing sunlight breaking through dramatic clouds to illuminate the sea, with distant Cornish headlands fading into the horizon.

Matt Payne @mattpaynephoto.bsky.social · last wk.

"Floating Boulders (2026)." A field of boulders scattered across the sky...

Fotospeed @fotospeed.bsky.social · last wk.

✨ #FSPrintMonday top 4 are in. ⁠ ⁠ 🎉Congratulations to the following Photographers🎉⁠ ⁠ @alcalcman.bsky.social @davidqueenan.bsky.social @bulloch.photography‬ @markhether18.bsky.social‬ Check back at 4pm for the winner.⁠ ⁠ Thanks as always to everyone who entered.

On a Third Photography @onathird.bsky.social · last wk.

PENDEEN A moody scene from a blustery evening at Pendeen. In my latest Weekly Edit I use the Dehaze slider in Lightroom Classic to enhance the image… but perhaps not as you’d expect? Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/RM6mtsY4fVM?... #CornwallPhotography #LongExposurePhotography #PhotoEditing

A misty coastal landscape at Pendeen in Cornwall, viewed from a high cliff. Turquoise seawater swirls around dark, rugged rocks in a long exposure, creating a smooth, silky effect. Layered cliffs fade into the sea mist in the distance, while weathered granite boulders and patches of green grass fill the foreground under an overcast sky.

YouTube thumbnail featuring a misty long-exposure coastal scene at Pendeen, Cornwall. A diagonal split compares a hazier version of the image with a clearer version, illustrating the effect of the Dehaze tool in Lightroom Classic. Large white text reads “Dehaze”, with “Weekly Edit” in the lower left alongside the On a Third and Lightroom Classic logos.

On a Third Photography @onathird.bsky.social · last wk.

Porth Nanven A honey pot location…. But this week saw our camera club visit for sunset. I’ve visited a few times and never really done it justice, but I’m really chuffed with this one! My entry into #sharemondays2026

A tranquil sunset at Porth Nanven, Cornwall, with large rounded granite boulders emerging from calm, silky water created by a long exposure. The setting sun glows orange behind the rocks, casting warm reflections across the wet sand and sea, while soft streaks of cloud fill the pastel evening sky. The Brisons sea stacks are visible on the horizon in the distance

On a Third Photography @onathird.bsky.social · 2w ago

I have had good success with my sunflowers this year 😃 Like this phone shot of one of the flowers beginning to bloom

A black-and-white macro photograph of a sunflower just beginning to bloom. The tightly packed central spiral is surrounded by bright, elongated petals still enclosed by soft, textured bracts, creating a striking radial pattern with strong contrast and fine detail.

JBGarrity Photography @joegarrity.bsky.social · 2w ago

It's amazing how gracefully this egret moves through the water without disturbing it or the fish it is preying on. #naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #birdphotography #birds #egret #taiwan #asia #eastcoastkin #photography

Mick Houghton @mickh5.bsky.social · 2w ago

from the mills to the stars .....a walk up Ingleborough yesterday

On a Third Photography @onathird.bsky.social · 2w ago

Back in April I had a great sunrise at Poldice mine. The sky really lit up that morning! You can watch the full video here: youtu.be/NYXGEuVef4I?... #PoldiceMine #CornwallPhotography #SunrisePhotography #LandscapePhotography #VisitCornwall

Roofless stone ruins at Poldice Mine frame a glowing sunrise through a doorway, with dramatic pink and orange clouds stretching across the dawn sky above the Cornish mining landscape.

Warm golden sunlight illuminates the stone ruins of Poldice Mine, with weathered walls and old mining structures leading the eye towards a tall chimney stack in the distance.

A stone archway in the foreground leads towards the remains of Poldice Mine, with a tall brick chimney rising above the surrounding heathland under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

A photographer stands beside the roofless stone ruins of Poldice Mine at sunrise, silhouetted against a vivid pink and orange sky. Large white text reads, “Worth coming back?”

Paula Cooper @iceniphoto.bsky.social · 2w ago

This weeks #sharemondays2026 shortlist. There were some fabulous images to choose from! Winner to be announced later. @dmrippin.bsky.social @lornabphotos.bsky.social @bulloch.photography @mickh5.bsky.social

Grant Bulloch @bulloch.photography · 2w ago

We drove to the most northerly tip of an archipelago west of Bergen last week, crossing 12 islands en route and at the end of the road at a place called Rubbegarnståna på Hellesøy, was a puddle by the sea, filled with delightful grasses. #fsprintmonday #sharemondays2026 #photography #photographers

Green grasses floating on dark peaty water

Steve Palmer @stevepalmer.photography · 2w ago

Rosebay Willowherb aka Fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium) is abundant on the Common and adds a splash of colour. Their nectar-rich flowers are great for pollinators and many invertebrates feed on the leaves #sharemondays2026

On a Third Photography @onathird.bsky.social · 2w ago

Another visit to my local patch this week. Probably a second brood Common Blue? My entry into #sharemondays2026 Good luck everyone!

A Common Blue butterfly rests side-on on the tip of a dried ribwort plantain seed head, its closed wings showing a pale grey underside decorated with neat rows of orange, black and white spots. Two additional dried seed heads stand below, while a softly blurred background of warm green and golden tones creates a peaceful meadow setting and draws attention to the butterfly

On a Third Photography @onathird.bsky.social · 2w ago

Something quite exhilarating about seeing these riders coming straight at you! In my Weeky Edit video (youtu.be/9Iuf0founhY?...) I demonstrate the Remove Distractions tool in Photoshop to remove unwanted power wires. #SportsPhotography #PhotoshopTips #LandrakeMotoParc #PhotographyEditing

Three motocross riders launch over consecutive jumps at Landrake Moto Parc under dramatic grey skies. The leading rider on a bright green bike is airborne in the foreground while two riders on red and orange bikes follow closely behind, with dirt and debris flying through the air. Trees line the left side of the track and race banners mark the course in the background

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

A few favourites from my two days at the Wales & West Photography Show 2026 at ICC Wales. From striking portraits to the iconic Welsh dragon. See my video here: youtu.be/n3gvrqmbvHs?si… #Photography #PortraitPhotography #ICCWales #CanonPhotography #WalesAndWestPhotographyShow

The iconic red Welsh dragon sculpture outside ICC Wales stands beside white event tents beneath a blue sky, with metal café tables and chairs in the foreground during the Wales and West Photography Show 2026.

Black and white portrait of model Chloe Elizabeth seated beside a sparkling chandelier, wearing a satin dress and long black gloves, looking towards the camera against a dark studio backdrop.

Model Tegan Elizabeth leans casually against a bright green Porsche sports car, wearing a black outfit in an industrial-style indoor setting with a dark brick wall behind.

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

This weeks #sharemondays2026 winner is .... @iceniphoto.bsky.social I loved the minimalism and the beautiful lighting bringing out all the detail. Well done Paula, enjoy next weeks judging.

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

This weeks Top4 are in for #sharemondays2026 Well done to @sarahlonges.bsky.social @iceniphoto.bsky.social @stevepalmer.photography @mickh5.bsky.social Off to work now so check back later for this weeks winner

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

A Great Crested Grebe from @rspb.bsky.social Ham Wall. I give DxO PureRAW 6 a test run in my latest video and compare its denoise capability to Lightroom Classic youtu.be/mIwyfGJAjJ8?si… #GreatCrestedGrebe #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #DxOPureRAW6 #LightroomClassic

A Great Crested Grebe floats calmly on still water, its chestnut head, black crest and white neck reflected on the smooth surface. The background is uncluttered, drawing attention to the bird.

A YouTube thumbnail featuring a Great Crested Grebe on calm water alongside the DxO PureRAW 6 interface. Large text reads "DxO PureRAW6" and "Weekly Edit", highlighting a comparison of DxO PureRAW 6 and Lightroom Classic's denoise tools.

Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 3w ago

Bee Communication #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday

Bubble bees on the lavender outside our house.

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

@tracyb.photos · 4w ago

I always seem to struggle to capture buttflies. I think these turned out ok though. #Butterflies #Wildlife #Nature ##Photography #OMSystem

On a Third Photography @onathird.bsky.social · 4w ago

A Tufted Duck eyeing me up head on. After 8 weeks I’m finally back with a computer! I’ve uploaded a new video youtu.be/ejlhlcLgKD8 with some updates and things coming up! Thanks everyone for sticking with me! #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #BirdLovers

A dark duck swims directly toward the camera on calm water, with bright yellow eyes, a glossy black bill, and droplets of water beading across its head and neck. A soft green background and a faint reflection of the bird in the water create a clean, uncluttered composition

On a Third Photography @onathird.bsky.social · 4w ago

I’m terrible at checking Bluesky…. I still wish my feed would pick up from where so left off rather than straight to the newest post 😕

Mark Hetherington @markhether18.bsky.social · 4w ago

This weeks #sharemondays2026 winner is @ckphotography.bsky.social with a wonderful atmospheric mono shot. Well done Colin and over to you for next week.

Mark Hetherington @markhether18.bsky.social · 4w ago

This weeks Top4 are in for #sharemondays2026 Well done to @stonesphotographs.bsky.social @ian-mcc.bsky.social @sarahlonges.bsky.social @ckphotography.bsky.social Check back later for this weeks winner

On a Third Photography @onathird.bsky.social · last mo.

Not much camera time in the last week, but here is a Tufted Duck from yesterday for #sharemondays2026

Dale Harvey @daleharvey.bsky.social · last mo.

Ok so these are my #ShareMondays2026 shortlist from @ronm123photo.bsky.social, @markhether18.bsky.social, @z70photo.bsky.social and @paulmacleod.bsky.social. Really enjoyed these and more. Will let those sit with me for a bit then pick a winner shortly. Thanks!