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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 24/09/2026

It's a DJI Mini 5 Pro. I'd love some of the features of the bigger/more expensive drones but I thought it best to start off small, haha

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 24/09/2026

So, I caved in and bought a drone. I can't quite believe I own a flying camera. I mean, this is Eryri (Snowdonia) from my neighbourhood in Liverpool. This is going to be fun! #Drone #Photography #Liverpool #City #Eryri #Snowdonia #Cymru #Wales #Sunset @yoliverpool.bsky.social

Dusk view across Liverpool captured from a drone, with glowing city lights in the foreground and the distant mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia) silhouetted against an orange and blue twilight sky

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 12/09/2026

How do they do it?! It was a very windy afternoon at Point Lynas (Anglesey) but this kestrel was absolutely locked in place in the air. Incredible! #ECK #EastCoastKin #Photography #Wildlife #Nature #WildlifePhotography #YnysMon #Anglesey #Cymru #Wales #UKWildlife #Kestrel #Birds

A kestrel hovers locked in position in the air with the sea as a background

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 04/09/2026

Me too, although I'm only really familiar with Snowdonia, haha. I need to explore more

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 03/09/2026

Wow, that's an amazing picture. I mean, the scenery alone is stunning but capturing the chough, too!

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 03/09/2026

Thanks, Daniel! They are great birds. I love going to South Stack on Anglesey to spot them

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 22/08/2026

Noted. I need to crash someone's wedding to get in then, haha!

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 22/08/2026

I just spotted #SquirrelSaturday and I didn't realise it was a thing. Luckily I had this cheeky fella to post. A lovely Red Squirrel in the Nant-y-Pandy nature reserve on Anglesey #Squirrel #Photography #Wildlife #Nature #WildlifePhotography #YnysMon #Anglesey #Cymru #Wales

A red squirrel clinging on the branch of a tree with his back legs. He's grasping some sort of nut or seed close to his mouth as he eats

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 20/08/2026

That's very cool! There's a lot of history on that little island. Great pics! I've never actually been into the church. It's been closed every time I've visited

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 19/08/2026

That looks lovely! And yeah, you can be somewhere right next to civilization but feel like you're in the middle of nowhere

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 19/08/2026

Thanks! It can feel like that except there's a racetrack nearby which can shatter that illusion sometimes 😂

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 19/08/2026

This is so lovely! It's nice to read. Thank you

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 19/08/2026

Eglwys Cwyfan - the Little Church in the Sea - Anglesey The church, which dates from the 12th century, sits on the small tidal island of Cribinau. At high tide, the rising sea cuts the island off from Anglesey #Anglesey #YnysMon #Photography #Wales #Cymru #Sea #Church #UK

A small white church sits on top of a tiny tidal island. The tide is out so the causeway leading to island is visible. The sky behind the church is grey cloud

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 19/08/2026

You got me! I'm actually a Borrower 😂

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 19/08/2026

I couldn't decide between a cricket or baseball reference, but this chough has a cracking wing on him! Photographed at RSPB South Stack, Anglesey #Birds #BirdPhotography #Chough #RSPB #YnysMon #Anglesey #Cymru #Wales #SouthStack #YnysLawd #Wildlife #UKWildlife #Nature #Photography

A black chough (bird) with a bright red beak and red legs stands on a weathered wooden table. It has one leg lifted and one wing stretched out after scratching itself, making the pose look like a cricket bowler or baseball pitcher following through after a delivery.

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 17/08/2026

How hard is it to photograph swallows in flight?! They're bloody quick and change directions on the spot. I think I've caught the bird bug, but I'm not quite at the level of @carlbovisnature.bsky.social, haha! #Photography #Nature #Birds #UKWildlife #WildlifePhotography #BirdsOfBluesky #Nikon

A barn swallow in mid-flight with wings extended vertically, banking against a soft, out-of-focus background of golden and green grass.

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 14/08/2026

We were going to try one of the high up viewing points for the planes but all the parking was gone, haha. Turns out you get a great view from the craft centre! Ahh, not cats?! 🤣 It looks interesting

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 14/08/2026

Aww, thank you. We had a lovely day there. It's a pretty place and it was great to watch the planes! We didn't go to CAT. I didn't know it was there to be honest. Maybe the next visit

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markd74.bsky.social @markd74.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

The beauty of West Yorkshire 😍.

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 09/08/2026

And they deserve all the crap directed towards them 😂

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 09/08/2026

I know exactly who that person is! 😂

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 07/08/2026

I try but I'm not so sure 😂

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 07/08/2026

It's amazing isn't it? I was pissing myself and crying with laughter last night

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 06/08/2026

I am a perfectionist... ... it's more likely that my editing skills are crap 😂

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 06/08/2026

Thanks very much! Ahh, lucky you! It's such a good view from up there. I think this is 5 photos stitched together. I'm still not happy with how it looks, haha!

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 06/08/2026

Oh no! Have people been playing silly buggers with matches up there? 🙄

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 06/08/2026

That's a brilliant photo!

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Martin Travis @martintravis.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Bidston Hill looking very parched today, but clear views over Birkenhead Docks and the Mersey, towards Liverpool City Centre. Home via The Mops, after acknowledging the 10th century Norse Irish Sun Goddess carving. Someone had left her an offering of seashells, which was nice to see.

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 06/08/2026

It's years since I've been up there! I need to take a wander soon

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 05/08/2026

I've never been owned by a cat, but that sounds like exactly what I'd expect from a cat. haha!

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 03/08/2026

Who are these people that wake up refreshed in the morning, and whats wrong with them?

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 03/08/2026

I'm impressed with how a Raynox DCR-250 clipped on to a Nikon 24-120mm let's me see the tiny detail in the world around us. This hover fly was kind enough to stay still to let me see those huge compound eyes! #macrophotography #macro #photography #nature #nikon #inesct #uk #insectphotography

A macro photo of a wasp-like hoverfly sitting on a purple flower. The fly is in focus compared to the soft, out of focus background of the flower. The photo shows tiny detail in the fly's head such as the individual units that make up its compound eyes.

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NORTHERN RESIDENT ARTIST @northresidentart.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Childwall abbey Liverpool @childwallabbey Another pub painted on my mission to paint 285 Liverpool pubs Please repost so others can see my art #Liverpoolpubs #Liverpoolartists #GaryNorth

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Phil Mottram @philmottram.uk · 01/08/2026

That's a shame! I got caught in some unexpected rain in Liverpool yesterday morning, but that didn't last long either

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Mal-eficent 🎃 @malgm.uk · 01/08/2026

The countdown is also on. MY TIME IS COMING!

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