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@ianmbentley.bsky.social
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Husband, Father, Photographer and ageing Hippy. Likes a decent pint or two with a taste for Single Malt Whisky. www.flickr.com/photos/ianmbentley

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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 10h
More from the Cathedral, 10th July, it was a mild 33°C - The coolest places we found were the Cathedral and a Wetherspoons with aircon. Pub was good, the Cathedral was more photogenic @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @Nrw_Cathedral #Norwich #cathedral
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
A restored Victorian town garden in the centre of Norwich - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens - 10th July @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @NorfolkMagazine @visitnorfolk #garden #victorian #city #architecture #history
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
A couple images from Norwich Cathedral - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens 8th July @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @NorfolkMagazine @visitnorfolk @Nrw_Cathedral #Norwich #cathedral #church #city #architecture
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Morning glory from the Norfolk coast - a sunrise at Bacton Beach - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens 7th July @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @NorfolkMagazine @visitnorfolk #bacton #beach #sunrise #sea #sealsbacton
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
If at 1st you don't succeed - Yesterday at Bacton Beach didn't produce the sunrise I was chasing - so try again - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens 7th July @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @NorfolkMagazine @visitnorfolk #bacton #beach #sunrise #sea #sealsbacton
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Some images of the interior of this wonderful 18th-century Palladian mansion - OM3 8-25mm F4 Pro lens - 6th July @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @NorfolkMagazine @visitnorfolk @Historic_Houses @HolkhamEstate
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Some of the magnificent interior at Holkham Hall - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens 6th July @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @NorfolkMagazine @visitnorfolk @Historic_Houses @HolkhamEstate
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
About 4:30am on Bacton Beach, waiting for the sunrise that never arrived - still a beautiful dawn - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens 7th July @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @NorfolkMagazine @visitnorfolk #bacton #beach #sunrise #sea #sealsbacton
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The Kingfisher is probably the smallest fisherman on the lake, the Heron is probably the biggest. It caught a couple of small fish, but one escaped - OM1 & 150-600mm - 17th June @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @Countryfilelive #birding #heron
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Free range sushi for lunch, fresh from the lake - OM1 & 150-600mm - 17th June @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile @NNorthantsC #Kingfisher #photography #wildlife #birding #wildlifephotography
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Some more images of the juvenile male kingfisher - OM1 & 150-600mm - 17th June @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile @NNorthantsC #Kingfisher #photography #wildlife #birding #wildlifephotography
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Juvenile male kingfisher hunting on the lake - OM1 & 150-600mm - 17th June @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #Kingfisher #photography #wildlife #birding
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Great Egret, Heron and Little Egret at Summer Leys - OM-1 & 150-600mm - 5th June @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @BBCCountryfile @wildlifebcn #birding #birdphotography #birds #BIF #Heron #SummerLeys
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Aira Force is a waterfall in the English Lake District - OM3 8-25mm F4 Pro lens - colour and monochrome - Taken 13th May @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @LakesCumbria @lakedistrictnp @Cumbria @Ullswater_Way #waterfall
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Some photographs at dusk from around Grasmere Lake - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens - Taken 12th May @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @LakesCumbria @lakedistrictnp @Cumbria #grasmere #Lake #mountains #Sunsets #cottage
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
A great walk from Skelwith Bridge to Elterwater, passing alongside the River Brathay - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens 12th May @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @LakesCumbria @lakedistrictnp @Cumbria #waterfall #SkelwithForce
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Skelwith Force and plunge pool below. Great spot for a bit for photography - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens 12th May @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @LakesCumbria @lakedistrictnp @Cumbria #waterfall #SkelwithForce
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Some more photographs from this gorgeous tarn in the mountains near Ambleside - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens Taken on 12th May @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @LakesCumbria @lakedistrictnp @Cumbria @nationaltrust @CumbriaCrack #mountains #lake #beach #tarn
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Blea Tarn, one of my favourite places in the UK - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens Taken on 12th May @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @LakesCumbria @lakedistrictnp @Cumbria @nationaltrust @CumbriaCrack #mountains #lake #beach #tarn
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
One of my favourite places to stroll and take photographs, the beach at Keswick - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens Taken on 11th May @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @LakesCumbria @lakedistrictnp @Cumbria @CumbriaCrack #mountains #lake #beach #Derwentwater
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Some views from Honister Pass on the way to the Slate Mine - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens Taken on 11th May @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @lakescumbria.bsky.social @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social @cumbriauk.bsky.social @CumbriaCrack #mountains #stream #pass
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Derwentwater - The Queen of the Lakes - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens - Taken 11th May @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @LakesCumbria @lakedistrictnp @Cumbria #keswick #Lake #mountains #lake
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Even in May the lack of water was evident, I've seen this stream when its been raging - Still a pretty little bridge though - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens - 11th May @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @LakesCumbria @lakedistrictnp @KeswickTourism #bridge
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The Daffodil Hotel and Spa, built as a Victorian hotel in 1855, reopened in 2012 following refurbishment. On the shores of Grasmere it provided a lovely base for our Lake District holiday Dawn 11th May @AP_Magazine @LakesCumbria @DaffodilHotel @Cumbria #grasmere #LakeDistrict
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
An early start to the day, Grasmere Lake in early morning light, before the sun topped the mountains to the east - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens - Taken 11th May @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @LakesCumbria @lakedistrictnp @Cumbria #grasmere #Lake #mountains
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The only Lake in the Lake District. The rest are either Waters, Meres or Tarns - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens - Taken 10th May @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @LakesCumbria @lakedistrictnp @Cumbria #bassenthwaite #mirehouse #Lake #mountains #beach #tree
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
A lovely area near the shore of Bassenthwaite Lake and a glorious May day - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens - Taken 10th May @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @LakesCumbria @lakedistrictnpa @Cumbria #bassenthwaite #mirehouse #Lake #mountains #path #fence #gate
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Some more colour from The Wild Garden at Cottesbrooke Hall - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens - Taken on the 4th May @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @Cottesbrooke @Historic_Houses #manorhouse #history #england #gardens
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The Wild Garden at Cottesbrooke Hall, a delightful peaceful stroll with a blaze of colour - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens - Taken on the 4th May @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @Cottesbrooke @Historic_Houses #manorhouse #history #england #gardens
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Kelmarsh Hall and Lake Walk - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens Taken on the 29th April @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @KelmarshHall @Historic_Houses #manorhouse #history #england #Architecture
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Grey Heron chicks (Ardea cinerea). They've fledged now and can been seen around the lakes. Taken 21st April @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @Countryfilelive #wildlife #birdphotography #heron
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
The Treecreeper (Certhia familiaris) is a tit-sized bird known for its brown plumage. Always goes up the tree foraging for insects using its curved bill. One of my favourite birds. 13th April @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @Countryfilelive #wildlife
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Male Mandarin Duck & Nuthatch - OM1 & 150-600mm - 13th April @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #wildlife
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Some more Bluebells from the well-managed wood - carpet of blue - OM SYSTEM OM-3 and 12–100mm f/4 PRO lens. Taken on 11 April 2026. @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @Coton_Manor @Historic_Houses #flowerphotography #wood #Bluebells #WildFlower #OM3
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Bluebells in a well-managed woodland create a stunning carpet of blue - OM SYSTEM OM-3 and 12–100mm f/4 PRO lens. Taken on 11 April 2026. @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @Coton_Manor @Historic_Houses #flowerphotography #wood #Bluebells #WildFlower #OM3
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Southwick Wood Nature Reserve - a beautiful, wild and ancient wood OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens. Taken April 10th @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @wildlifebcn @WildlifeTrusts #flowerphotography #wood #Bluebells #WildFlower
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
More Bluebells from Southwick Wood Nature Reserve - this beautiful, wild wood produces a wonderfull carpet of blue every year - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens. Taken April 10th @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @wildlifebcn @WildlifeTrusts #flowerphotography #wood #Bluebells #WildFlower
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Some more photos from my visit to Whipsnade in early April - Otter, Red Panda & a Tiger - OM1 and 150-600mm @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @ZSLWhipsnadeZoo #animals #zoo
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Some more photos from my visit to Whipsnade in early April @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @ZSLWhipsnadeZoo
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Back in early April, my wife & her friends headed to Whipsnade for a ladies day out. I volunteered as one of the drivers, which suited me perfectly, while they enjoyed their day together, I set off with my camera @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @ZSLWhipsnadeZoo
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
The Bluebells at Southwick Wood Nature Reserve - the wood is beautiful, natural and unkempt, a lovely place to walk and photograph. Taken April 7th @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @wildlifebcnm @WildlifeTrusts #flowerphotography #wood #Bluebells #WildFlower
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
A lovely April day at Deene Park - OM3 with 25mm F1.8ii - 6th April @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @Historic_Houses #colour #Flowers #photography #spring #bridge
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Some more shots from this wonderful Manor House - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens - Taken on the 25th March @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @KelmarshHall @Historic_Houses #manorhouse #history #england
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Some shots from this wonderful Manor House. It even has a dumbwaiter - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens - Taken on the 25th March @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @KelmarshHall @Historic_Houses
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps Cristatus) at Wicksteed Park with a decent size catch - OM1 & 150-600mm - 13th February @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #wildlife #Grebe #fishing
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Another selection of some of the birds in Barnwell Country Park on the same day - OM1 & 150-600mm - 20th February @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #wildlife
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
In the UK, grey squirrels are considered an invasive non-native species, disliked by quite a few people. Personally I dont mind them, they provide some entertainment - OM1 & 150-600mm - 17th Feb @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
A selection of winter birds the same park on the same day - OM1 & 150-600mm - 17th February @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusMagazine @AP_Magazine @bbcwildlifemag @BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #cormorant #moorhen #robin #longtailedtit
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ianmbentley.bsky.social @ianmbentley.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Stowe House & Gardens - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens. Taken on the 14th February @OMSYSTEMCAMERAS @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @StoweHouse @nationaltrust.org.uk
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