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Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 10/07/2025

Bath Carnival is back this Saturday and I will once again be there as a volunteer photographer. Here some images from over the years I've been going. Past galleries can be found on my website at photos.smudgypixels.uk/Events #bath #bathcarnival #carnival #photography

Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 08/07/2025

Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 05/07/2025

Been using a new (to me) lens the last few days, a Zeiss Touit 32mm F1.8. Going to try and make this my daily driver for the rest of the year as I look to train my eye back to the 50mm field of view. #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm_uk #fujifilm_xseries #fujifilmxe4 #photography

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Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 03/07/2025

All set for day one of Bath Boules. (The empties aren't mine, honest!) #bathboules #boules #petanque #bath #photography

Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 02/07/2025

More images from past Bath Boules. This year's action starts tomorrow, can't wait! Past galleries can be found on my website at photos.smudgypixels.uk/Events #bathboules #boules #petanque #bath

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Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 01/07/2025

This week Bath Boules is back in Queen Square for four days of boules action. I've been photographing the event since 2015 and will be back again this year. Past galleries can be found on my website at photos.smudgypixels.uk/Events #bathboules #boules #petanque #bath

Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 30/06/2025

Different point on the Southwick #parkrun course this week, got some brilliant action shots and, what I'll call, "almost portraits". Full gallery can be found on my website at photos.smudgypixels.uk/Public-Galle… #fujifilmxseries #photography

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Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 28/06/2025

Marlborough, June 2025 Fujifilm X-E5, Fujifilm 35mm f2 (Thank you Fujifilm UK for the loan) More images in my 2025 Sketchbook gallery at photos.smudgypixels.uk/Public-Galle… #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm_uk #fujifilm_xseries #fujifilmxe5 #photography

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Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 26/06/2025

Avebury, June 2025 Fujifilm X-E5, Fujifilm 35mm f2 (Thank you Fujifilm UK for the loan) More images in my 2025 Sketchbook gallery at photos.smudgypixels.uk/Public-Galle… #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm_uk #fujifilm_xseries #fujifilmxe5 #photography

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Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 25/06/2025

Steeple Ashton, June 2025 Fujifilm X-E5, Fujifilm 23mm f2.8, Sigma 56mm f1.4 (Thank you Fujifilm UK for the loan) More images in my 2025 Sketchbook gallery at photos.smudgypixels.uk/Public-Galle… #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm_uk #fujifilmxe5 #photography

Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 23/06/2025

Bristol, June 2025 Fujifilm X-E5, Sigma 56mm f1.4 (Thank you Fujifilm UK for the loan of the camera) More images in my 2025 Sketchbook gallery at photos.smudgypixels.uk/Public-Galle… #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm_uk #fujifilm_xseries #fujifilmxe5 #photography

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Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 22/06/2025

Eddington Priory Church, June 2025 Fujifilm X-E5, Fujifilm 23mm f2.8 (Thank you Fujifilm UK for the loan) More images in my 2025 Sketchbook gallery at photos.smudgypixels.uk/Public-Galle… #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm_uk #fujifilm_xseries #fujifilmxe5 #photography

Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 21/06/2025

Bath, June 2025 Fujifilm X-E5, Sigma 56mm f1.4 (Thank you Fujifilm UK for the loan of the camera) More images in my 2025 Sketchbook gallery at photos.smudgypixels.uk/Public-Galle… #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm_uk #fujifilm_xseries #fujifilmxe5 #photography

Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 20/06/2025

Bath, June 2025 Fujifilm X-E5, Fujifilm 23mm f2.8 (Thank you Fujifilm UK for the loan) More images in my 2025 Sketchbook gallery at photos.smudgypixels.uk/Public-Galle… #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm_uk #fujifilm_xseries #fujifilmxe5 #photography

Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 17/06/2025

Lego Disney Pixar Luxo JR Fujifilm X-E5, Fujifilm 28mm f2.8. (On loan from Fujifilm UK) #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm_uk #fujifilm_xseries #photography #lego

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Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 03/06/2025

Some more photos from last Friday at UK Games Expo, this time focusing on the things I saw as much as the people. Full gallery available at photos.smudgypixels.uk/Public-Galle... Fujifilm X-E4, Sigma 56mm f1.4. #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm_uk #fujifilm_xseries #photography #UKGE #UKGamesExpo

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Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 01/06/2025

Spent Friday at #UKGE, walking the trade halls, catching up with friends, taking in the atmosphere and making some photos Here are photos of some of the people I saw. Full gallery at photos.smudgypixels.uk/Public-Galle... Fujifilm X-E4, Sigma 56mm f1.4. #photography #ukgamesexpo

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Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 28/05/2025

Technically it was probably the dark blue D&D cover from around 1977 (but I can’t find an image of that), so I’m going with the cover of the game that really got me hooked on #ttrpg

Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 26/05/2025

Seem to be lacking in motivation at the moment, so much so that I photographed a litter bin in Bath yesterday! 😀 Fujifilm X-E4, Sigma 56mm f1.4 #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm_uk #fujifilm_xseries #photography

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Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 20/05/2025

VW Dad Castle Combe Steam Rally, May 2025 Fujifilm X-E4, Sigma 56mm f1.4. #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm_uk #fujifilm_xseries #photography

Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 15/05/2025

Sunday's Bristol @great_run saw a large number of people taking part in support of a whole host of charaties and good causes, not forgetting all the supporters along the route cheering them on. Here are just a handful of the photos I got focusing on these charitable endeavours.

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Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 13/05/2025

Westward Ho! Kite Festival, May 2019

Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 10/05/2025

What you looking at? Bath, May 2025 Fujifilm X-E4, Sigma 56mm f1.4 #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm_uk #fujifilm_xseries #photography

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Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 09/05/2025

Finally got my 2024 Year in Pictures book printed and it arrived this morning. Just produce this for my own records. #photography #selfpublishing

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Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 05/05/2025

Coffee Time, London, April 2025 Fujifilm X-E4, Fujifilm XC35mm f2 #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm_uk #fujifilm_xseries #photography

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Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 04/05/2025

Someone didn’t get the “wear pink” memo 😀 Bath, May 2025 Fujifilm X-E4, Sigma 56mm f1.4 #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm_uk #fujifilm_xseries #photography

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Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 27/03/2025

After my cleanup of my @1password.bsky.social vault yesterday, this is what my Watchtower dashboard looks like. Yes, there are some ignored alerts, but I know what they are and each choice was made after careful consideration. Now to keep it this way 😀 #security

Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 24/03/2025

921 pieces later I have the latest addition to my #lego display. I never owned the original collectors edition version of the #milleniumfalcon, the greatest spaceship ever, so I am really pleased that Lego and Disney have released this edition to celebrate 25 years of Lego #starwars!

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Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 18/03/2025

A big part of events like Bath Half Marathon are the runners taking part to raise money and awareness for charities and good causes. Full gallery of images can be found on my website at photos.smudgypixels.uk/Public-Galle... #photography #bathhalf #bath #running #marathon

Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 17/03/2025

More images from Bath Half Marathon, this time focussing on members of Avon Valley Runners, many of whose members are regulars at Southwick Country parkrun. Full gallery of images can be found on my website at photos.smudgypixels.uk/Public-Galle... #photography #bathhalf #bath #running #marathon

Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 16/03/2025

It is going to take me a while to go through the 3000+ images I made at today's Bath Half Marathon, so for now I present a small selection from the first 500 images. The full gallery can be found on my website at photos.smudgypixels.uk/Public-Galle... #photography #bathhalf #running #marathon

Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 11/02/2025

Southwick Country parkrun #627 8th February 2025 Full gallery on my website at photos.smudgypixels.uk/Public-Galle... #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm_uk #fujifilm_xseries #southwickcountryparkrun #parkrun #parkwalk #loveparkrun #photography

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Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 29/01/2025

Bright sunshine does make for happy participants at #southwickcountryparkrun, but can mean tricky lighting conditions for the photographer. Full gallery can be found on my website at photos.smudgypixels.uk/Public-Galle... #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm_uk #parkrun #parkwalk #loveparkrun #photography

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Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 23/01/2025

Discussing my first sketchbook images of 2025 and what the year might hold for me photographically. photos.smudgypixels.uk/Blog-posts/F... #photography #writing

Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 07/01/2025

So we went from wet on the New Year’s Day to cold on Saturday. Still a fantastic turnout and great to see so many smiling faces. Full gallery can be found on my website at photos.smudgypixels.uk/Public-Galle... #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm_uk #southwickcountryparkrun #parkrun #parkwalk #photogrpahy

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Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 02/01/2025

First #parkrun of 2025, and boy, was it a wet one!. Thankfully the weather resistance of both my camera and lens were up to the job. Full gallery can be found on my website at photos.smudgypixels.uk/Public-Galle... #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm_uk #fujifilm_xseries #parkwalk #loveparkrun

Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 31/12/2024

Final round up of the year, this time looking at my personal, or "sketchbook", photography. open.substack.com/pub/smudgypi...

Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 30/12/2024

Second look at the year's photos, this time covering #parkrun. smudgypixels.substack.com/p/2024-parkr... #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm_uk #fujifilm_xseries #southwickcountryparkrun #parkwalk #loveparkrun

3 by 3 grid of photos made at various parkruns

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Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 29/12/2024

Posted a look back at some of the events I photographed in 2024 to Substack - smudgypixels.substack.com/p/2024-event...

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Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 13/12/2024

This arrived yesterday. Really looking forward to digging in to it. Hope is to bring it, plus Liminal and possibly Traveller, to convention gaming tables next year. Been out of the game awhile now, so will be interesting to see if I still "have it" 😀 #mothership #ttrpg

Photo of the Mothership RPG Deluxe boxed set, open, showing some of the contents.

Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 01/12/2024

Dragonmeet, November 30, 2024 Whilst at #Dragonmeet, I got the opportunity to make a couple of portraits of the proprietor of Geek Scout, who spent the entire day in costume as a Drow, all whilst interacting with customers. #fujifilmxe4 #sigma56mmf14 #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm_uk #portrait #cosplay

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Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 28/11/2024

Saturday I had the opportunity to photograph the Bath Lights the Night event inside Bath Abbey for Bath Carnival and Bath BID. Full gallery can be found at photos.smudgypixels.uk/Public-Galle... #fujifilmxh2s #fujifilmxseries #fujifilm_uk #bathabbey #bathcarnival #bathlightsthenight

Photograph of an art installation inside Bath Abbey made up of illuminated stars of different sizes suspended from the ceiling

Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 01/11/2023

Discarded Bath, October 2023. I’ve switched to using the X-H2 with the 35f2 for a while in order to test out the X-H2’s 1.4 digital teleconverter, which thanks to the 40MP sensor still produces a 20MP file, perfectly usable for most use cases. Have no idea if I used it for this image 😀

Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 08/09/2023

Not mine unfortunately 😀

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Neil C Ford @neilcford.uk · 05/09/2023

A small selection of images from the recent Combe Countdown race meeting held on Bank Holiday Monday. More images from the day can be found on Flickr www.flickr.com/photos/smudg.... Made with a #fujifilmxh2s and #fujifilm50140 lens.⠀ ⠀ #fujifilmxseries #motorsport #castlecombe #combecountdown