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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Mine is the sunlight, mine is the morning, words by Cat Stevens. #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday #mist #morning #Knowlepark

A woman and her four legged friend walk slowly along a sunlit path on a misty Sunday morning, the low sun lighting the early mist.

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

No wheels but still a winner. Ash Sutton won the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship title at Silverstone this past weekend, for a record-breaking fifth time. A photograph of his car in the pits as the mechanics were getting car #116 ready for action. #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday

Ash Sutton's car, number 116, in the pit garage at Silverstone with its wheels still off, as mechanics prepare it for the race. The mainly blue and yellow livery stands out in the garage.

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Art of Building is an International Photography competition organised by the Chartered Institute of Building. There is a public vote. zealous.co/ciob1/opport... If you are voting on a mobile, please make sure you click the icon below my picture. Thank you in advance. Damien.

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Black Path This footpath over the West Coast railway in Rugby always offers wonderful photographic opportunities. The black path name comes from the black cinders that used to line the route. #fsprintmonday #sharemondays2026 #streetphotography #urbanscene

A cyclist on the Black Path in Rugby which is a footbridge over the West Coast Railway line. The name comes from the cinders that lined the path. This path allowed workers to walk to the British Thomson-Houston (BTH) factory which was north of the railway. Despite the grim design, this pedestrian walkway remains a popular walking and cycling link..

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The sea was very muddy yesterday as you can see

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The Red Coast glowing in the early morning sun. Locked away in those res sandstone cliffs is a landscape lost in time. This is where the ancestors of dinosaurs once roamed. #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday #sidmouth #southdevon

The Red Coast near to Sidmouth in South Devon glows in the early morning sunrise. This is part of the West Country. I am looking west onto what is termed the Jurassic Coast. 235 million years ago during the Triassic period, the earliest ancestors of the dinosaurs lived. Locked away in the red sandstone of these cliffs are the remains of a landscape lost in time.

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

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.

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

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.

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

#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

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

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.

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

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.

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Centenary Square, Birmingham The combination of too much rain and the appearance of the sun created a wonderful reflection of the buildings in Centenary Square. #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday #appicoftheweek #Birmingham

Centenary Square has been cleared of the recent fairground installations that were put up over Christmas and the New Year. Now the reflecting pool can be seen; however, the City Council have not yet turned on the fountains. The recent rain has been nonstop, but it has allowed the water to fill the square.
This iPhone picture, taken with the wide-angle setting, captures all the buildings. From left to right: the REP, the Library of Birmingham, the Octagon, Baskerville House, the soon-to-be-demolished Copthorne Hotel, and the new office buildings in Paradise Circus.
I will have to come back next year, as more skyscrapers are planned for the space between the Octagon and Paradise Circus.

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

A pond reflection A found this small pond which made for a different style of photograph. #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday #appicoftheweek

Taken with my iPhone this small pond may be found at Baddesley Clinton which is owned by the National Trust. The house may be seen in the lower left corner. The trees point upwards and add to the symmetry. I turned the picture around by 180 degrees to get the effect I wanted.

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

First snowdrops on a misty day at St Michael's Church, Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire. #snowdrops #mist #sharemondays2026 #fsprintmonday

St Michael’s Church is adjacent to Baddesley Clinton (NT). The church provides an excellent backdrop to the spring flowers. The first snowdrops have appeared, and a low-lying mist covered the surrounding countryside. Taking the photograph was a challenge, as the camera was positioned on a low tripod beneath a fence. I managed to find a small patch free of snowdrops where I could place the camera. Crouched uncomfortably under the fence, I then had to carefully align the shot.

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

My winner for this week's #sharemondays2025 is from @stevepalmer.photography The combination of light and texture ensured that it was just ahead of the other pictures selected. Congratulations. Thank you everyone for allowing me to judge this week's photographs. Over to you Steve.

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

My #sharemondays2025 shortlist. I enjoyed seeing everyone's photographs. Some difficult choices and these are the four that I liked the most. See ALT for info. Well done to @stevepalmer.photography @theworldofmattp.bsky.social @ian-mcc.bsky.social @iceniphoto.bsky.social Final result around 3pm.

The early morning light on the brickwork of the fire station highlights the building’s geometry. Triangles, circles, and lines combine to create an intriguing architectural composition.

I was intrigued by the picture, especially the light leading through the scene, which immediately caught my attention. I spent some time studying it, letting my imagination inform my interpretation of the image.

This doorway of light in the forest shines brightly and draws you into the image. I would love to walk along the path of light and discover what lies beyond.

The diagonal line of light captures the view and leads the eye toward the coot creating the ripples. The light and textures are beautifully captured, and I enjoyed the composition.

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

There was a beautiful sunrise on Sunday morning. I went for an iPhone picture using the roof of the car to reflect the sky. #fsprintmonday

I had family staying over so I was not able to escape from the house to capture the sunrise scene in the local park. However the iPhone is ideal for reflection pictures. By placing the lens close to the reflective surface, you can get a nice effect. This means turning the iPhone clockwise and placing horizontal to the reflective surface. Just have to be careful that the automatic focusing does not override your composition. This simple but effective technique will often give eye-catching results..

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Dammo @dammo.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Oxford Circus at Christmas. So much to see, so many people. #sharemondays2025 #fsprintmonday #londonlights #oxfordcircus

Walking through London at Christmas is always a mix of wonder and chaos. There are lights everywhere, crowds flowing in every direction, and little pockets of calm in between all the activity. I spent a couple of hours wandering the streets photographing the Christmas activity. By the time I reached Oxford Circus, I found myself standing on the central reservation, tourists all around, traffic passing just inches away. I took this shot with my Fujifilm x100VI. The internal camera stabilisation is impressively good, letting me capture the nighttime scene handheld. I do enjoy looking at this picture and seeing the nightlife activity that has been captured.

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