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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 11/09/2026

Sweden so far - this place is just as beautiful as I thought it would be! #sverige #sweden

The sunset over some viking burial grounds.

The entrance to a farmers market with a sign outside showing opening hours, and some various plants.

A dining/cafe area of a farmers market in a conservatory.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 26/08/2026

Couple little art things I did over the last two days. I'm due back to work tomorrow so I wanted to have a bit of a chill day and do something creative.

A digital artwork of Petra Parker wearing a symbiote-inspired suit.

A digital painting of some sunflowers and roses in a glass vase.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 11/06/2026

Mikayla Geier at Barfly (formerly Camden Assembly) - June 6th #concertphotography #mikaylageier

Mikayla Geier performing at Barfly - she is wearing a red outfit with her midriff exposed. The lighting is a mix of purple, green and blue.

Mikayla Geier performing at Barfly - she is wearing a red outfit with her midriff exposed and leopard print tights. The lighting is a mix of purple, green and blue.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 12/03/2026

Was exceptionally lucky enough to go see Laufey live! Please enjoy these photos from the show that I took on my phone from miles back! #concertphotography #laufey

A photo of Laufey in concert at the O2. She is playing the piano.

A photo of Laufey in concert at the O2. She is singing with a jazz band.

A photo of Laufey in concert at the O2. She is singing.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 20/02/2026

Today is officially one year on HRT, go me! Please enjoy these photos I took to celebrate 😊 It's so nice to have photos I kinda like of myself ☺️ #trans #hrt

A photo of me. I am wearing a sheer black top. I have green hair with a bit of my natural hair colour at the top, light brown eyes, and black lipstick. I am wearing a multilayer necklace and silver rings.

My left hand is positioned inwards towards my right shoulder.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 12/01/2026

Here is the timelapse from Procreate! Took me approximately 2 hours or so, but given I'm not a particularly skilled artist, I think it turns out pretty great, all things considered! #DigitalPainting #Timelapse #Procreate

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 12/01/2026

I decided to do a digital painting study of a mango today on my return from a trip, so please enjoy! I am especially pleased with how the water droplets ended up looking! #DigitalPainting #Procreate #Mango #Details

A digital painting of a mango on a dark blue-ish black background. The mango has a light coming from the top-right hand side and some water droplets on it.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 13/12/2025

Today's book haul 🥰 Shoutout to the cashier who simply said "Interesting selection." 💀

A photo of some books and manga.

The books are 'The Fragile Threads of Power' by V.E.Schwab, 'Among the Burning Flowers' by Samantha Shannon, and two volumes of 'The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't A Guy At All' by Sumiko Arai.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 16/08/2025

Look at these adorable furry friends from London Trans+ Pride this year! #dogs #cuteanimals #photography #transpride

A photo of a small, brown and black dog at London Trans+ Pride.

A photo of a large, brown and black dog at London Trans+ Pride.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 15/08/2025

There is a Game Changer ARG and the only part of a QR code missing is potentially from the snowboarding mini-game. I was able to get this score but no clues still! #dropout

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 15/08/2025

We already know! (It is the anniversary edition, but this is also the third re-release)

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 15/08/2025

I was a teenager and I spent my life on this game, so I feel it was justified at the time 😅

A screenshot of my first 5 purchases on Steam. All of them relate to Team Fortress 2.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 12/08/2025

What is your favourite album/song at the moment? I'm currently listening to a lot of K-Pop (thanks, K-Pop Demon Hunters!)! 💚 KATSEYE – Gnarly, Gabriella, Gameboy 🩷 BLACKPINK – JUMP 🖤 JENNIE – like JENNIE ❤️ Red Velvet IRENE & SEULGI – TILT #cyberpunk2077 #virtualphotography #cyberpunk2077photomode

A woman sitting with one leg underneath her and one hanging down on top of a counter at a record shop. She is wearing a white tank top and black jeans and boots, with black bracelets and silver rings on both hands. She is illuminated by a large overheard strip light.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 08/08/2025

I love how this shot turned out, with the hazy, dreamy vibe. #cyberpunk2077 #virtualphotography #cyberpunk2077photomode

A woman leaning over a wooden fence. She is illuminated by a giant neon sign behind her. The camera is slightly out of focus, giving a hazy, dreamy vibe to the shot.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 27/07/2025

First set of photos from Trans+ Pride yesterday! Incredible turnout!

A sign with the trans colours with a quote from David Lynch saying 'Fix Your Hearts or Die'

A photo of the crowd at the Trans+ Pride march with the focus being on a white sign with black text saying 'I ❤️ HRT'.

A group of people posing for a photo holding signs supporting Trans and Non-Binary people.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 24/07/2025

I've been trying to improve my photos from a post-processing perspective, and think I'm doing a decent job! This is probably one of my favourite shots from Cyberpunk so far! #virtualphotography #cyberpunk2077

A portrait of a woman with tattoos and black hair tilting back and touching her neck whilst a bright strip of purple light illuminates her from the side. She is wearding a cropped bodysuit that exposes her upper chest, neck and arms.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 27/06/2025

Next week will be Hell 😭

A screenshot showing the temperature in the UK on Monday every 3 hours. It shows the temperature and some weather symbols, asking with UV, pollution and pollen levels.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 26/04/2025

Some photos from earlier today at a protest I attended for trans rights! #transrights #protest

A protest happening in a park to support trans rights.

Two people holding each other wrapped in a transgender flag and an equality flag at a protest happening in a park to support trans rights.

A cardboard sign with LGBTQ+ colours saying 'No One Could Ever Define Me'.

A person holding a 'Trans Rights are Human Rights' sign at a protest happening in a park to support trans rights.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 22/04/2025

The current state of the UK is horrific, and the recent Supreme Court ruling is a clear indicator that things are only going to get worse. But now is the time to be who we are and not let anybody tell us otherwise. #transrights #photography Photo - 18.04.2025

A photograph of some small flowers that look like miniature lily pads on stems.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 08/04/2025

I've been struggling to get my 'mojo' back after the last few months being pretty difficult for me, so I decided to try and start simple to get back into the swing of things. So enjoy this relatively simple portrait that I thought looked cool 😊 #cyberpunk2077 #virtualphotography

A portrait of a woman with medium-length black hair, wearing a black crop top with long sleeves, and some sports leggings. She is facing the right and turned to her head to the camera, leaning back slightly. Her hands are raised up to her face. She has a small piercing on her right brow and thick, black lines of makeup across her top eyelid.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 03/04/2025

Got some more books for my physical collection! I've read all except 'A Day of Fallen Night', and it warranted the purchase! 🥰

A photo of a stack of books on a desk. From top to bottom they are:

"The Priory of the Orange Tree" by Samantha Shannon.
"A Day of Fallen Night" by Samantha Shannon.
"Gideon the Ninth" by Tamsyn Muir.
"Harrow the Ninth" by Tamsyn Muir.
"Nona the Ninth" by Tamsyn Muir.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 26/03/2025

Given I am apparently in a programming mood today, I decided to revisit one of my favourite projects I've done just for fun, Tea Time! It is a python application that helps you not forget your tea that you're making 😅 (It has very loud sounds!) I cannot tell you how useful it genuinely is! #adhd

A screenshot of my 'Tea Time' python script. It shows a small greeting message with some instructions and displays the timer settings provided by the user. Underneath is a progress bar showing 'Kettle boiling...' which shows a percentage and a remaining time at the right-hand side.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 18/02/2025

Desperately waiting for access to the Patch 8 stress test of Baldur's Gate 3 so I can use the new photo mode 😩 Who do I have to bribe at @larianstudios.com to get access? 👀 I can take pretty pictures of your Tavs, or your favourite NPCs as a trade! 😅 #BG3 #BaldursGate3

A screenshot from Baldur's Gate 3 of Dame Aylin imprisoned within the Shadowfell. She is wearing ragged clothing and is being held by two ethereal hands within an arcane circle.

A screenshot from Baldur's Gate 3 showing Ketheric channelling some necromantic magic within his tower. His eyes are glowing green to match the magic emanating from his hand.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 18/02/2025

Spring is fast approaching, so I wanted to celebrate with a floral shot - heavily inspired by Elizaveta Porodina's incredible work. Wild to think what is possible when it comes to taking photographs in video games, huh? #cyberpunk2077 #portraiture #floral

A portrait of a black woman with short hair and assorted flowers resting on her head and right shoulder. She is mostly in shadow, with some bright lighting highlighting one eye and the back of her left shoulder. Some water drops can be seen across her front.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 12/02/2025

My poor cup of tea was ruined 😭

A cup of tea that has been left brewing for too long.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 30/01/2025

Hey! Just in case you missed it, I'm starting to post photos from my trip to MegaCon over on Instagram! www.instagram.com/ofseaandstar... I'll be posting more over the next few days/weeks (depending on how quickly I can get them edited) Photo: www.instagram.com/p/DFchKjat1s3

A group of cosplayers dressed as various characters from Critical Role. Photo taken at MegaCon London 2025.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 27/01/2025

Refraction #cyberpunk2077 #CyberpunkPhotoMode #VirtualPhotography

$A portrait of Hanako from Cyberpunk 2077. There are shards of glass in front of her face refracting light onto her face.$

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 22/01/2025

I've been really enjoying #InfinityNikki recently, so I'll share a few more shots soon :)

A sailboat on the sea in Infinity Nikki framed by a wooden frame structure. Some mountains can be seen above the treeline in the background.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 21/01/2025

I just re-did the test to see where I score now (to see if it changed) and... yeah, I scored 156... social cues where you at? (because I can never tell 😭)

A screen grab of the score on the RAADS-R test that I completed.

A screen grab of the scoring rating for the RAADS-R to be used as an indicator of how likely you are to be autistic.

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Marina @ofseaandstars.co.uk · 07/01/2025

I am rarely this open about my feelings—mostly because I have trouble *understanding* how I'm feeling—but I needed to write this and I hope that by sharing it with others, some of you might be able to relate, or sympathise. This is my own personal experience with it. #dysphoria #genderdysphoria

Dysphoria is like a vice gripping your soul; a lurking torment that inevitably becomes more overbearing and oppressive the moment you name it.
A buzzing, hollow void as you stare into the mirror and realise that whatever entity is reflected back at you is not you—at least, not entirely—but a constant reminder that something is wrong. It is strange to see the image of the person that everyone perceives as you, when you, yourself, do not recognise them.
You adopt a facade, a mask, a disguise; to hide from the world, to protect yourself, or perhaps, protect others. You construct a fortress to better defend your heart from the fear or to shield yourself from having to the face the danger that lurks outside of those fabricated walls; because it is "easier".
Eventually, you will muster the strength to venture beyond and exist as you should... but the presence is always there, haunting you, as you spend countless moments wondering if you should have just stayed behind those fortified bricks...?
The sense is never truly vanquished; merely squirrelled away in your psyche until the next moment it forces itself to the forefront of your consciousness.
But you persevere, because the alternative is to continue the charade, carrying the weight of a lie that you tell the universe itself... and what kind of a life is that?
— Marina, Of Sea and Stars

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