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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Hello Ian - it's nice to get a nudge from you. I confess I have been remarkably absent - nether making images, nor writing. I am pondering setting up a Substack feed and promoting it on here - watch this space. Meanwhile, here is a gnarly old post......

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Thanks Ashley! I have been pretty absent for the summer/autumn, but hope to reengage soon

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 24/05/2024

I am celebrating the fact that it is now possible to send direct messages here. I will gradually be spending more time on here, and less on that other place. Do send me a DM to say hello.

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 20/05/2024

The barbican is of course the Mecca for brutalist architecture. I try not to frequent subways (!), but the foot tunnel from Isle of Dogs to Greenwich is fun. Also, try to get a cheap copy of this: bluecrowmedia.com/products/bru...

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Brutalist London Map - Guide to London's leading Brutalist buildings

The original guide to London's Brutalist architecture, this popular two-sided folding map includes an introduction by Henrietta Billings and photography by Simon Phipps. 'A perfect map for exploring L...

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 14/05/2024

I am in the process of retiring from work - it is wonderful! I have more time and energy. Are you well?

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 07/05/2024

Thank you so much! I hope you're well.

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 07/05/2024

Delighted to have some new work published in the latest issue of The Lincoln Review www.lincolnreview.org/issue5 A pdf of my piece can be found here www.lincolnreview.org/_files/ugd/c...

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Issue 4 The Lincoln Review

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 07/05/2024

Well spotted! I almost forgot I had done this......

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 15/04/2024

The world is always better with bicycles.....

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 15/04/2024

April, all drama and inconsistency; fey month in an uncertain world.

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 02/04/2024

Thank you! It's a rare event, these days.....

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 23/03/2024

I've been a bit absent recently, but here are some stones to make us all feel ephemeral

Two lichen-covered stones seen against the sky

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 12/03/2024

That is a thing of exquisite beauty. Thanks for posting.

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 05/03/2024

I use a recipe based on the caffenol cookbook: 16g soda, 4g vit-C, 6g salt, 12g coffee. I semi-stand develop: 50-60 mins with an inversion every 15 mins.

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 05/03/2024

What a beautiful gesture - and in such a delightful location.

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 04/03/2024

Yes, @davidtanner.bsky.social is right - I usually use Fomapan100 and the results are excellent. Foma 400 also works well, but not Foma 200. Ilford FP4 and HP5 are both reckoned to be good with Caffenol, too.

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 24/01/2024

A late moon scarred by cloud & the dark shape of a kestrel spilling on a wave of wind. Beyond the hedge, fieldfares snicker between trees in the gathering light.

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 22/01/2024

Following the line of the beech trees again last night, leaning hard on the southerly wind; the trees roaring like a schooner in full sail, adrift on a pathless grey ocean.

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 21/01/2024

These are truly beautiful, Monika. Good luck with the show.

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 16/01/2024

And a great image as a result!

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 11/01/2024

I love this, Debra - it's like an ink wash painting

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 10/01/2024

How wonderful! Thank you so much for that.

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 10/01/2024

I shall look out for that! Do you have a date yet?

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 10/01/2024

"Now the light falls Across the open field, leaving the deep lane Shuttered with branches, dark in the afternoon" Lovely image - thanks for sharing

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 10/01/2024

That's remarkable, Chris - never come across one in Cumbria before. Where did you find it, if you don't mind me asking?

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 10/01/2024

These look great. I'd love to see you produce a different short story on each of them, sent to random friends.

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 20/12/2023

I like this, Dale - the appealing, slightly mysterious nothingness of it.

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 18/12/2023

Kindest thoughts, Richard. This is a truly beautiful image (at least 2 day's worth!)

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 16/12/2023

Or Moortown3 (that should be superscript to indicate Moortown cubed)

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 14/12/2023

What's most impressive is that you chose to sit in the open-top section at the back, rather than the covered section up front.....

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 14/12/2023

I had the great pleasure to be part of an artist interview project by Dr David Foster (you may know him as @Detopiaprojects from the other place) medium.com/@TheArtistQu...

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The Artist Questionnaire / Number 1 / Ian Hill

How would you describe the artwork that you make?

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 29/11/2023

Or a transcript of a very brief but instructive telegram.

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 23/11/2023

You are completely right. Thanks, Steve - really appreciated.

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 23/11/2023

Thanks Matt! I hope you're well, and managing to dodge the storms.

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 23/11/2023

Thank you Paula! How is the mounting & framing going?

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 23/11/2023

I haven't fully engaged with social media for some time; I'm having a creative lull, but it's fine. But I do want to let you know that I'm really enjoying seeing your work on here; thanks for your kindness. Here are some random recent photos with no meaning or context.

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 16/11/2023

That sounds fab. Would you recommend?

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RK Photographic / Rob Knight @rkphotographic.bsky.social · 09/11/2023

Photographers! want to explore and develop your writing to compliment your photography, enhance you projects and explore the use of creative narative in support of your work? Join @printedland.bsky.social Ian Hill & I for 5 weeks as we explore writing for photographers. rkphotographic.com/the-word

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RK Photographic / Rob Knight @rkphotographic.bsky.social · 03/11/2023

Photographers! want to explore and develop your writing to compliment your photography, enhance you projects and explore the use of creative narative in support of your work? Join @printedland.bsky.social and I for 5 weeks www.rkphotographic.com/the-word as we explore writing for photographers.

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Ian Hill @printedland.bsky.social · 01/11/2023

Diamond Mine (with Jon Hopkins) - such a great album

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