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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

The top five: 1. Love is a losing game - 6.45 million views 2. Be Curious - 4.66 million views 3. An infinity street in Sheffield - 3.57 million views 4. The running man - 3.01 million views 5. Bricks - 2.33 million views. See (and download) all my photos below 👇 unsplash.com/@garybpt

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

I haven't uploaded a photo to @unsplash since January 2021 but my images still rack up around 1 million views a month, with a total of 51.6 million (so far). Pretty proud of that. 1/

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Really enjoyed escaping into Ancient Greek mythology with this book. The Gods didn’t try to be all divine, and they certainly weren’t worshipped as figures of perfection. They were cruel, jealous, flippant, petty, loving, and, dare I say it, strangely human-like. Would highly recommend.

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

I genuinely think this is my favourite photo that I’ve ever taken.

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

We need to get our call rearranged.

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

I’m glad I don’t have that level of star-spangled freedom.

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

This is a nice update but I’d rather you learn from twitter experience and do something more useful like an edit button.

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SharonGChiara @sharongchiara.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

This back issue of @bigissue.com seems particularly apt this week or any week "A public expression of emotion, a moment of tearfulness, is not something that needs apology. It is a moment of sincerity." - Robin Ince 🎯 www.bigissue.com/opinion/cryi...

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Crying in public is nothing to be ashamed of

We feel shamed about crying, says Robin Ince, but really there is nothing to apologise for when showing emotion in front of others.

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

I know its the darling of the SME industry right now, but the UI updates that Canva have made over recent months has absolutely destroyed the user journey.

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Twonks @twonks.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Rough

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Today's big question: Do dogs have an internal monologue, and if so, is it just "woof, woof, woof"? Hard-hitting content right here.

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Twonks @twonks.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Happy Father's Day!

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

This Father’s Day, in celebration or in memory, let your love for someone special help protect nature. 🌳 Leave a message to a loved one on our dedication page & your contribution in their name will support our work restoring the natural world. buff.ly/UcnlZto 👈

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Today’s office. It’s on the wrong side of the Penines but it’ll do. #JoyfulWorkplaces #EtihadStadium

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Working I’m in Manchester today. Thought I’d treat myself to a bacon and egg sarnie. Had to call a bread cake a “bahm“ like some kind of animal.

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Trying to remember how to think whilst ChatGPT is down...

A photo of Clinton Baptiste from the British TV show, Phoenix Nights.

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Awesome day with Athena at the dog park today.

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

When people react to your comments on other people’s posts, it also drives your own posts to them. Massively increases reach.

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

If you're not ready then you're not ready. Parting ways was the better thing to do in the long-run.

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Looks like I’m not the only one who can’t wait to go to the pub.

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Let’s see what families move in over the coming years.

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere.

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Twonks @twonks.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Lights off

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

When she’s not chewing your arms she’s actually quite lovely.

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

It's called a Fenrir Hammer. This is the largest version because she's a GS but they do two smaller ones. It's awesome for a couple of reasons: 1. We can use it like a Kong and fill it with food to comfort her 2. I can rough play with it 3. She's a brutal chewer and so far she's barely marked it!

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Prepare for tens of thousands of US small businesses to close.

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Single-handedly the best investment for this dog we’ve made.

A photo of my German Shepherd puppy laying with a Fenrir Hammer toy.

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

It’s no surprise that @oluwatamilore.com is in the top spot. She’s prolific on LinkedIn.

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

If you ever fancy a chat about the importance of holding meaningful workplace wellbeing conversations I would love to contribute 🙂

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

This weekend has been far from relaxing, but at least Athena’s first pub trip was a great success.

A photo of my eight-month old German Shepherd puppy, Athena.

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Keep it secret and tell her on your death bed. She can't get mad at you there.

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

I love this image. The space makes the subject even more impactful. This is the closest I've gotten to something similar, taken during the first lockdown. Leeds, The Lone Lockdown Wanderer. unsplash.com/photos/peopl...

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The lone walker under lockdown. – Download this photo by Gary Butterfield on Unsplash

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

It’s here...The light is rising. The birds are too. Wherever you are... take a moment. Pause. Listen. You’re part of the dawn chorus. Record it. Share it. What do you hear? Let’s fill this thread with birdsong. 🍃🎵 #InternationalDawnChorusDay

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Twonks @twonks.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Today's Google search: "Why are adolescent dogs such pricks?". The Momentum Chrome extension QOTD brought me back down to earth.

A screenshot of my Chrome background with the quote "Stop beating yourself up. We are all a work in progress".

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Twonks @twonks.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Bad workman

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Twonks @twonks.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Train driver interview

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Not too shabby of a view is that!

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Working from home just got a little harder…

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

I found a knackered old bird box that looked to have never been lived in. Given it some repairs, will give it a light sand, and will put it in the more prominent, safer position. I’m hoping that with regular filling of my feeders it’ll have a family of birds living in it in no time.

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Gary Butterfield @garybpt.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

I love this. I have the materials for some bug hotels like yours too, which will be placed around the garden.

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