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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 29/07/2026

I'll never turn down the opportunity to photograph a dog. #photography #streetphotography

A dog is lying down in the open doorway of BOSS CUT, a barbershop in Warrington.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 11/06/2026

We have some fledgling blue tits visiting, currently. #photography #ukbirding #birdsofbluesky

A fledgling blue tit with scruffy feathers perched on a piece of washing line, below which the top handle of a birdfeeder can be seen hanging.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 02/06/2026

It's rare that I covet a car. This one, however, I can make an exception for. From a recent trip to Lake Garda. #photography #streetphotography

A tiny red pickup truck is photographed on the waterside of Lake Garda in Italy. The truck is parked facing away from the camera. To the left, a lamppost stands with an old sign reading 'divieto di balneazione'. In the background to the right are several boats and small yachts, moored to a marina.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 08/05/2026

I hadn't been to a zoo in years, but visited Chester Zoo earlier this week and had a great time. I also had a lot of fun taking photos. #photography #chesterzoo

A cotton-top tamarin perches on a tree branch, staring towards the camera.

A yellow mongoose sits on a rock and looks just to the side of the camera.

Two spider monkeys sit in a circular gap in a concrete wall, eating pear slices from their hands.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 20/04/2026

Last night's crescent moon. I am, so far, managing to resist the urge to buy a longer telephoto lens solely to take better photos of the moon. #photography

A photo of a waxing crescent moon, taken on the evening of Sunday 19th April 2026.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 18/02/2026

Photographed most of the birds that are visiting the bird feeder, but the last ones left are a pair (I think) of Nuthatches. They don't hang around for long; these are the best I've got so far, but that first one isn't quite in focus.

A photo of a Nuthatch clinging onto the side of a wooden fence panel.

A photo of a Nuthatch clinging onto the side of the metal cage of a hanging bird feeder.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 11/02/2026

Long-tailed tits at the birdfeeder. These guys have been evading my camera for a while now! #photography #ukbirding #birdsofbluesky

A long-tailed tit grasps onto the wire cage around a hanging birdfeeder.

A pair of long-tailed tits look at each other whilst perched on a hanging birdfeeder.

A pair of long-tailed tits perched on a span of washing line cord.

A long-tailed tit photographed perched on the bare branches of a bush.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 15/01/2026

It should have occurred to me to do this in late December, but I thought I'd share my favourite photographs I took in 2025. Places (1/3) #photography

6th January - A photograph of winter sunset from a snowy field. A cluster of trees are centred in the frame, and the sun is partly obscured behind the trunk of the leftmost tree, crepuscular rays casting down onto the ground below.

25th June - A photo of the ponds at Rijn Park Katwijk, The Netherlands. The photo is taken down the length of a long pond, with a thick canopy of trees surrounding the pond. Sunlight is beaming onto the trees at the far end of the park, and the water is reflecting this strongly.

15th August - A view down the rails from Deansgate-Castlefield tram station during sunset. A tram is travelling away from the camera on the central track, its display reading 'Manchester Airport'. Two large skyscrapers are prominent in the background, the one on the right is under construction, with the top floors still missing their facade.

20th December - The brightly lit interior of B&H Food Mart in Manchester is illuminating the street outside through large glass windows. A man on the right of the frame stands outside the window, looking inwards.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 09/01/2026

From the same day, a Cormorant that was frustratingly obstructed by the float it was standing on #photography #ukbirding #birdsofbluesky

A Cormorant stood on a floating structure begins to stretch its wings.

A Cormorant stood on a floating structure stretches its wings fully.

Two more Cormorants on the floating structure. Both are turned away, but one has its head turned to seemingly look at the camera.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 06/01/2026

Bluesky was doing something horrific to those transmission lines with its image compression. I've updated my export presets for future posts.

The second image from the previous post, scaled down to avoid Bluesky's image compression. A large power line crosses the frame as it continues into the distance. The sky is cloudy and completely flat, and the foliage in the foreground is covered in a light dusting of snow.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 06/01/2026

Headed out early this morning in hopes of photographing a snowy sunrise, but the clouds never parted.

A snowy riverbank under a cloudy sky, surrounded by trees. In the distance, a road bridge crosses the river, with two vehicles visible driving across it.

A large power line crosses the frame as it continues into the distance. The sky is cloudy and completely flat, and the foliage in the foreground is covered in a light dusting of snow.

A European Robin perched on top of a wooden fence, on which a small layer of snow has formed. On the bottom-right of the frame is a sign, on which the words "PRIVATE ROAD" are visible.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 25/12/2025

From a set of photos taken at the Christmas Markets in Manchester. #photography #manchester

A vendor attending a roasted marshmallow stand stokes a fire pit. In the background are stood a bundle of sticks with marshmallows on the ends.

A vendor wearing a red apron is photographed through a window, drizzling Nutella from a spoon onto some food.

A mother and child examine a small model of a house whilst the stall keeper watches over them.

Bratwurst vendors tend to a large circular grille in the centre of the wooden stand, hung from the ceiling by chains.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 23/12/2025

The Northern Quarter at night. This set was a bit of a colour grading experiment. #photography #streetphotography #manchester

An alleyway photographed from Hilton Street in Manchester at night. A van is parked on the left side, an open door is visible on the right. A person walks down the alleyway in the distance.

The glass storefront of the B&H Food Mart on High Street, Manchester. The lit store casts a cool glow on the pavement outside, where a man is seen looking inside.

A photograph looking into the window of The Pen and Pencil bar in Manchester. A red neon light can be seen in the interior which reads 'Walk this way', contrasted by a cool light on the exterior of the building.

A photograph of the exterior of Fresh Bites on Oldham Street in Manchester. The bright illuminated sign and lit interior cast a glow on the pavement outside. A car is being driven in the right portion of the frame, ruining my composition.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 07/12/2025

On holiday, so bear with my phone editing. Looking for interesting shapes around Dusseldorf Airport. #photography

A black and white photo of a multi-storey parking garage casting long shadows on a stepped concrete column.

A black and white photo of a spiral car ramp exiting a parking garage.

A black and white photo of graffiti on the bottom of another car ramp.

A black and white photo of a spiral car ramp exiting a parking garage, from another angle with a pedestal crossing sign in the foreground.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 27/11/2025

Imitating the statue. I'm not sure the composition works on this one, but I was glad I spotted this little serendipitous moment. #photography

A photo taken on First Street, Manchester. An electrician is stood in the basket atop a green Boom Lift, and is reaching out to access a panel on a street lamp. Just behind him is a blue statue of a person, their arms also outstretched. A man at the bottom-right of the frame stares forwards down the street.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 17/11/2025

Some of the birds I photographed at Heaton Park yesterday. #photography #birdphotography

A Great Tit perched on a branch looks out to the left of the frame.

A Great Tit perched on a mossy stump close to the ground. The ground is covered in fallen leaves.

A European Robin perched on a branch, looking to the right of the frame.

An Egret wades through a pond. Their reflection is visible in the ripples of the water's surface.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 16/11/2025

More I captured later in the day. I'm appreciating the difference, capturing with both my wide angle and telephoto lens.

A group of cattle on a hilly field in Heaton Park, Manchester.

A young highland cow looks towards the camera.

A young highland cow trots towards the camera.

A young highland cow up close. (and slightly out of focus)

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 16/11/2025

A most uncooperative photographic subject at Heaton Park today. (pets given) #photography

A highland cow photographed eating grass at Heaton Park, Manchester.

A highland cow approaching the camera at Heaton Park, Manchester.

A close up of a highland cow's face, from behind a metal fence.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 09/11/2025

This one turned out better than I expected, and looking at the settings, I actually had enough light to close the aperture a bit. I went back yesterday to retake it. #photography

The same photo as the previous, taken a month later with a smaller aperture. A black and white photograph of a chemical/industrial plant is seen on the far side of a canal, at night. The plant is full of bright lights, and the sky and ground around are all dark. A reflection of a large building can be seen in the surface of the canal.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 09/11/2025

I forgot the best one

A view down Richmond Street in Manchester late in the afternoon. The sky is blown out and lighting the top of the buildings on either side of the street.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 09/11/2025

Telephoto is much easier. Here is last night's hazy moon.

A photo of the moon on 9th November 2025. Haze from the atmosphere is causing the moon to glow around its edges.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 09/11/2025

I've usually avoided shooting wide-angle on my camera; the results often feel like uninspired phone photos. I picked up a cheap prime lens to force myself to practise a bit more. Here are my first few photos with it. #photography #manchester

A view down Sussex Street in Manchester. Mid-rise buildings line the left and right of the frame, and there is a glass building at the end of the alleyway. A red van is parked in centre frame on the adjoining road.

A shot of an alleyway behind George Street in the China Town area of Manchester. A building is covered in air conditioning units above the doors and shutters. A row of bins is lined up against the pavement.

A view down Sackville street, showing the Sackville Street Building on the left. A man walks across a pedestrian crossing in the lower portion of the frame.

A photograph of the Vimto sculpture behind the Sackville Street Building in Manchester. Painted wooden sculptures of berries lie below a large sculpture of a bottle of Vimto. The label reads "Invigorating VIMTO The Ideal Beverage"

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 07/11/2025

I am actually at war with this Robin; it likes to sabotage my best photos. Here is the brief moment it perched on the broom before I could get focus, and then it laughing at me from a distance.

An out of focus photo of the robin perched on a broomstick.

The same robin photographed at a distance. It's mouth open as it makes a call. (or, alternatively, mocks me for my ineptitude)

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 07/11/2025

My continued attempts to photograph a local Robin

A robin photographed on the ground in front of a wooden broom. The robin is stood amongst small clumps of turf.

The same robin stood at the edge of a row of paving stones.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 01/11/2025

Bug Hunter and The Narcissist Cookbook were back in town on Thursday. Had a great time, once again. #bughunter #thenarcissistcookbook

A photo of the exterior of the pub-turned-music-venue 'The Star & Garter' in Manchester, UK. In front of the building is a 20mph street sign, and to the left a 'Zone Ends' sign.

Matt aka The Narcissist Cookbook is on stage in front of a dimly lit background. They are holding their acoustic guitar, the soundboard of the guitar has visible streaks of sweat running down it, because Matt shreds.

Bug hunter photographed on the same stage playing his guitar.

Bug (left) and Matt (right) banter between each other on stage, giving a live performance from their joint podcast 'Jam Mechanics'.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 28/10/2025

I didn't share any photos from my summer trip at the time, because holiday photos seem trite, but I've had a change of heart about a few of them. From the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. #photography

Viewed through an open doorway, three large portraits are hung in a gallery, each subject wearing black and facing forwards. In front of these portraits is a bench, on which two men are sat, also facing forwards.

A small group of women and girls crowded around the famed portrait 'The Milkmaid' by Johannes Vermeer. One woman is holding her phone up to read the description next to the painting. The photo is in the same aspect ratio as the actual painting, because I am a nerd like that.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 12/10/2025

A night shot on the Ashton Canal in Manchester. Happy with how this looks, given it's a handheld shot. #photography

A black and white photograph of a chemical/industrial plant is seen on the far side of a canal, at night. The plant is full of bright lights, and the sky and ground around are all dark. A reflection of a large building can be seen in the surface of the canal.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 24/08/2025

And finally, some extra portrait photos I took. Let's call this Iconic Looks of Manchester Pride. I wish I had taken more like these, they're by far my favourite of the lot. #manchesterpride #photography

Two spectators watch the parade pass, both wearing a different style of sailor suit, one a cream leathery material, the other a light blue shirt with cream trousers. The photo was taken candidly, permission to share was given afterwards.

A pink-clad member of the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service sticks out his tongue and breaks into twin Shaka signs when asked to pose for a photograph. A small patch on his uniform indicates he is a member of 'UK Pink Firefighters'.

A man in an extraordinary pride flag patterned suit brings in two friends to pose for a photo. One of the others is wearing a sequin dress patterned in pride flag colours, and all of them are either carrying or wearing a progress pride flag.

A man wearing a leather hat and chest harness stops to blow some bubbles whilst the parade waits to proceed.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 24/08/2025

The drag queens of Manchester Pride Parade. (3 of 3) #manchesterpride

A drag queen posing at the end of Whitworth Street. They are wearing a zebra-print dress and black gloves and a beaded choker, which are accented by lime green nails, hair and eyeshadow. Their facial hair is styled into what can best be described as 'evil villain style', with a triangular beard and dali-esque moustache. They are posed elegantly, with one hand on their hip and the other palm upturned with fingers curled.

A drag queen wearing a bodysuit featuring a comicbook-style print all over, and wearing matching oversized shoulder pads with feathers sticking out at their points. They are carrying a progress pride flag, which they have resting over their shoulder.

A drag queen on Princess Street wearing a wide dress with many different rainbow patterns, largely made out of a feathery net material. Their hair is a mock-plasticine sculpt of mostly pink strands with a rainbow at the front. They have a rainbow painted across the top of their face/across their eyes, and they have a necklace with a row of either metallic or pearlescent feather pendants.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 24/08/2025

The drag queens of Manchester Pride Parade. (2 of 3) #manchesterpride

A drag queen poses whilst walking down Princess Street. They have wavy brunette hair and are wearing a multicoloured bodysuit, a cape containing the colours of many pride flags, and sparkling black boots. They are holding a paper fan with the progress pride flag printed on it.

Two drag queens are singing from the parade float of the George House Trust, singing along to music and serenading spectators. They both have reddish-ginger hair, to which red rose flower heads have been attached. They are wearing dark red dresses (one velvet, the other sequined) which also have rose flowers detailing them.

A drag queen stands in the back of a convertible car, wearing a purple sequined dress, and a feathery/net ring forms a halo behind their back, in colours most reminiscent of the pansexual pride flag.
The car itself is decorated so that when stood directly in the centre, the multicoloured decorations line up to form an effect which looks like peacock feathers, or perhaps a sunburst. Small pride flags protrude from the side of the car's windscreen, and large progress pride flags hang from the back.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 24/08/2025

The drag queens of Manchester Pride Parade. They were great, as a hobbyist photographer with no experience taking portraits. They were happy to stop for photos, and most of them posed without needing direction. (1 of 3) #manchesterpride #photography

3 drag queens strike a pose for the camera as a group.
The drag queen on the left has long and wavy ginger hair and is wearing a black sequin dress with rainbow accents, matching gloves and is holding a pride flag feather boa.
The drag queen in the middle is wearing a dress that is patterned with multiple neon colours, except for the ruffles at the bottom which are hot pink. Their hair is a curly matching pink, and they have a goatee that is dyed or painted pink.
The drag queen on the right is wearing a mermaid dress that is patterned in the colours of the trans pride flag. They are wearing a matching cape with soft fabric horns protruding from each shoulder. Their hair is dyed in two halves, the left pink and the right pale blue, multicoloured balls of yarn are wedged into the front of the hair. They also have a pink goatee.

The drag queen from the first photo with the black sequin dress is seen walking down the wide-open parade route. They are holding their arms wide apart, with the feather boa draped between each hand. A man in a mesh pride top is walking besides them.

The drag queen from the first photo with the multicoloured dress is arms-wide, shouting to the spectators to hype them up.

The drag queen from the first photo with the trans colours mermaid dress struts down Peter Street with arms out to the sides and slightly raised. Their cape is hooked into their ring fingers and drapes underneath each arm.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 24/08/2025

Miss me with kink at pride discourse, lol, these groups were great. They should have been allowed to split into more distinct groups across the parade order, IMO; It was a bit difficult to photograph them well, being so bunched up. #manchesterpride

A row of sharply-dressed men in leather outfits and hats, glancing up at the camera. They are carrying leather pride flags, and many other pride flags are seen behind them.

A pair of pup players are seen, one sat on the shoulders of the other.
The one of the top wears a black and pink pup mask, a dog collar and a white vest and arm warmers under a black cargo vest and pants. The one underneath wears a black and orange pup mask, and is topless except for a chest harness of the same colour scheme.
To the right, a fursuiter is wearing a partial fursuit, a hyena head with grey fur and a mock muzzle with a warning symbol and partly obscured text which probably reads 'DO NOT [PET]'.
In the background, a puppy pride flag is flown, along with other pride flags.

Several more rows of pup players, all in masks, and wearing varying clothing including chest harnesses, leather suits and latex. Placards behind them feature the puppy pride flag and have slogans like "4 paws up for trans rights".

A fursuiter leads all the previously photographed groups, wearing a brightly-coloured complete fursuit. (Canine with cyan, white and pink fur, which itself wears the purple rims of a pair of glasses) They are waving at spectators in front of them. Immediately behind them a trans pride flag is held, and above them can be seen all the pride flags, mostly of the leather, puppy, and rubber flag designs.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 24/08/2025

Some of my favourite placards from the parade #manchesterpride

A woman marching with the University of Manchester holds up a placard featuring an illustration of an Ikea Blåhaj grasping a pink love heart. Below are the words "Trans Icon".

A placard held up by a National Trust marcher, that reads:
"Christopher, Tony and Edith
Three women who lived and loved freely at
Smallhythe Place".

A member of the Northern Cocks Badminton Club holds up a placard with the pun "We like to SMASH IT".

A placard features an illustration of everybody's least favourite author. She is pictured wearing a tin-foil hat, and is labelled "Raging TERF".

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 24/08/2025

Some historic vehicles show up in the parade. Naturally, the traction engine is the best of the lot. #manchesterpride

A traction engine approaches, towing one of the parade float trailers.

The traction engine close up. The vehicle is painted in a deep red, and has tractor-sized wheels which have been fitted with rubber for road use.

A historic bus in a green-and yellow livery is draped in banners for the National Education Union. The badge on the grille reads 'Southdown'.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 23/08/2025

And finally for tonight, the medical and emergency service workers #manchesterpride #photography

A fire engine turns on Princess Street, instantly becoming the coolest float in the parade. On its side is a partly obscured banner that read "LGBTQ+ PRIDE. Fire doesn't discriminate, neither do we".

An ambulance, sirens flashing, leads in front of marching members of the North West Ambulance Service. They are waving predominantly trans pride flags, bend which is a banner which reads "No LGB without the T".

About a dozen or so people are marching for the NHS Greater Manchester Mental Health Service. Based on the duration of their ADHD assessment waiting list, I assume this is their entire workforce.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 23/08/2025

Some of the Christian churches/organisations I spotted. I'm not religious, but I went through Catholic school, so I appreciate the churches that do show up. The more I learn about the Quakers, the more I respect them. #manchesterpride #photography

A giant costume of Jesus, maybe 3m tall, draped in a progress pride flag.

A closeup of the face of the same Jesus costume. His expression is eyes wide with a toothy grin. Haunting.

Members of the Manchester & Warrington Quakers marching down Princess Street. They have a number of banners, and those at the front are playing brass instruments.

People marching in front of banner titled 'Christians: Walking with Pride'. This group appears to consist of members of multiple churches, including Metropolitan Church, and Liberty Church Blackpool.

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Jack Kelly @jackkelly.uk · 23/08/2025

Scared of naming this part five, I'll group these groups representing LGBTQ+ members of different ethnicities together. These were a delight to see, and a good reminder of why we fly the progress flag now. #manchesterpride #photography

People marching for the African Rainbow Family, who support LGBTQ+ people of African heritage. Many of those at the front are dancing.

People marching for the HongKonger Community Centre, with banner, placards and waving several progress pride flags.

Members marching for FGRC (Fresh Grassroots Rainbow Community), a organisation supporting BAME LGBTQ+ asylum seekers. A pair at the front of the group are dancing, and have dropped down onto the tarmac. They've absolutely stolen the show.

Members marching for The Rainbow Tree, a community group for British Bangladeshi LGBTQIA+ people.

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