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Mike Nicholson

@mikenich.bsky.social
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Retired advertising photographer, but still shooting for pleasure. Enjoying life in the New Forest, and Devon, with my wife and our three Springers. Love food, wine, music, gardening, wildlife, and travelling. No political allegiances.

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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 21h
Evening sky here tonight in the south of England, but the big question is, Poussin or Turner?😉👍
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Warmed up down here fairly quickly, thank goodness. Positively tropical this morning!
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Definitely a wrap up warm morning 👍👍
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Absolutely amazing 👍👍
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
It’s not so much who voted for the orange man, but how many didn’t vote at all. The numbers are scary.
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Of course I’m not jealous Much!!😉👍
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I’m convinced I can smell it from here😋👍
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
“Why can’t they integrate?” Perhaps they have an inability to comprehend the native language? 😉👍
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Absolutely beautiful 👏👏 It so pleases me to see images like this. In my early years as a photographer back in the early 70’s, I got a lot of stick from colleagues when I professed that I loved the quality of out of focus images. They called me crazy. Respect for a fellow crazy 👍👍
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
He has to blame someone as he’s definitely not going to blame himself.
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
And add a third, you’re in doggy heaven 👍👍👍
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I’m afraid that from this side of the pond, the USA is increasingly looking like a third world dictatorship. The voting process and the threat of restrictions on voting merely confirm that.
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Still showing “Ontario” here in the UK👍👍👍
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
My all time favourite Mel Brooks film. Virtuoso performances from cast, crew and director. 👏👏👏
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Fantastic harvest. Intrigued on the taste of the yellow ones.
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Great Britain and Oman have strong historical links. Trump will definitely not find it “easy”! Just saying!!
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
If your dogs, when about to walk past in their beds, roll on their backs, whatever you intended to do, you must rub their tummies. This is the second law of the dog.
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
But that is exactly my point. I have to look up a reference chart to determine who the hell they’re talking about. That my friend is flawed communication.
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Sprayed a weed killer on the lawn that wasn’t meant for the lawn😱 Packaging was different in the early 80’s !
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
I keep hearing about Gen Z, Millennials, Boomers, but I’ve no idea as to what age ranges they refer to, and I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one. What ever happened to 20-30yr olds, 50-70yr olds. Simple and succinct communication 👍
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Back in 76, we were told to share a bath. Much more fun😉👍
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
A splash of colour by the river this morning . #photography #wildflowers #nature #countryside
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Moral of the story. Mess with us Brits at your peril Mr Trump!
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
UK Citizen here. We still can and do often. 👍
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Best wishes. Great place to enjoy a birthday 🥂🎉🎂👍
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
We share a common interest. An arcade in Torino👍 Nice shot by the way👏👏
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
I didn’t notice to be honest. Looks a bit strange I must admit. Very cautious on clicking links I’m afraid. Best wishes
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Looking forward to seeing what you have in mind. Best wishes on that expansion 👍👍
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Fabulous. Have you thought of taking this up as a career?😉👍👍
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
OMG! A. KKK moth!!😱
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
He’s a disruptor, not, ironically, a reformer. He walked away after the Brexit result saying “ my job is done” , and now, when he’s due to be called to account about his non parliamentary income, he’s once again walking away to avoid scrutiny. He has no moral foundation to his character at all.
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
I’ve had a problem with appreciating Geums for a while, but now, I can’t imagine a summer border without them. Nice pic👍
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Whether we agree with Burnham’s policies or not, it has surely to be acknowledged that this is the first time for a long time, that we’ve heard a speech laden with hope and aspiration. In my humble opinion, I find this refreshing and uplifting against the usual swamp of doom and gloom.
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Just how difficult is it to mix your own from scratch? Fuller flavour and you’ve cut out the middle man. Lazy,lazy, lazy.
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
As far as I’m aware, cabbage has always been a plant, or am I missing something?😉👍
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Papaveri in the summer sun. #photography #poppies #summer #flowers
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
People are literally voting with their bums. Or lack of those on the seats.
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Many thanks 🙏. Now all I have to do is protect them from the deer! Oh, the joys of living in the New Forest.
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Thanks for that. We’re surrounded by oaks so shouldn’t be a problem. That’s given me encouragement 👍
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
They look excellent. Do you grow them in a pot? I’ve always fancied growing these, but our soil is a high clay mix and pot growing would be my only option.
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Perhaps obligatory binge listening to the Archers before even thinking about a move to the country might help?😉👍
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
We’ve had a similar problem for years, living out in the country and incomers complaining about church bells and mud on road from tractors. The art is to not give a f**k on what they think!👍
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Thanks. It’s a very special place.
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
It’s a beautiful part of the country, I must admit 👍
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
You could always hire our cottage😉👍 www.toadhallcottages.co.uk/holiday-cott...
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Just curious, but have you noticed an increase in flower buds on your roses this year? Down here in the New Forest it’s been quite amazing.
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
“Just put down your beer and throw this bloody stick “!! #dogs #springerspaniels
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Superb 👏👏👏 The beauty of simplicity 👍
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
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Mike Nicholson @mikenich.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Or a cannabis leaf?😉👍 Either way, looks very tasty, perfect to accompany a dish of Eggs in Purgatory 😋
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