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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Some images from this afternoon's very icy walk. Sunset & afterglow captured over the River Trent at Long Eaton, followed by two pictures of a frozen Erewash Canal. #sunset #frost

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Not long until daylight hours become longer again. In the meantime, an early but colourful sunset sky captured over the village of Wilson, on the Leics/Derbys border, this afternoon.

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Just a splash of colour to end this afternoon's walk. Daylight hours very short now; a case of making the most of them. 2140 miles walked so far in 2025. Another 4 weeks to go, so will hopefully reach 2300, before starting over again on 1 Jan! 🥾

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

It's been around 8 mths since I posted on social media; I became frustrated with algorithms pushing far-right propaganda down my throat. Time to give it another go, both here & on Threads; but certainly not on the cesspit that X has become! Here's tonight's colourful sunset sky over Trent Lock.

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

St Mary's Church, Attenborough, Nottingham, bathed in glorious spring sunshine & reflecting in the waters of its neighbouring nature reserve.

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Trent Lock at 6.30pm this evening. A pleasure to see the longer daylight hours & only 4 days now until the clocks go forward! #sunset #photography #nature

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

A walk across Hengistbury Head in Dorset rarely disappoints, but when it's as quiet as this and the sun is out, the views in all directions are just glorious.

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Christchurch Harbour sunset. Were it not for the chilly wind, it could almost be a summer's day. Not a cloud in the sky. #nature #photography #sunset

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

That's my 60-day walking challenge, promoting cardiac risks in young adults & the importance of CPR training, duly completed. The final tally:- 🧮 766.3 km 🧮 476.2 miles 👣 1,094,700 steps Ready for a rest!

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Just 7️⃣ days left in my 60-day challenge now 🥾. Recent locations include an evening walk through Leicester city centre and familiar routes alongside the local canals, here is SE Derbyshire. I am currently at 6️⃣6️⃣0️⃣km, so hoping to get well beyond 700km by this time next week.

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Now 47 days into my pledge to walk a minimum of 6️⃣0️⃣0️⃣km in 6️⃣0️⃣ days to highlight cardiac risks in young adults & the charity established in my late son's memory. Already up to 5️⃣9️⃣0️⃣km after my latest walk; 16km around the Chatsworth Estate. Check out @redfern_fund on Instagram if you're interested

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Now 38 days into my pledge to walk a minimum of 6️⃣0️⃣0️⃣km in 6️⃣0️⃣ days to highlight cardiac risks in young adults & the charity established in my late son's memory. Already up to 4️⃣8️⃣1️⃣km, including a couple of days on the Yorkshire coast last week. Check out @redfern_fund on Instagram if you're interested

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Some highlights from January, where I have walked 378km towards my challenge of completing 600km in 60 days to promote my late son's Memorial Fund. Adam, an active sportsman, died of sudden cardiac arrest whilst out running in 2021. Please check out @redfern_fund on Instagram if you're interested

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Missed the worst of Storm Eowyn here in Derbyshire, although this afternoon's walk was still accompanied by a cutting wind. Nice to see a splash of sunset colour over the Erewash Canal. #landscape #nature #sunset

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

After a few days of gunmetal grey skies, we finally saw a welcome splash of colour this afternoon. Image is one of reflections over Sawley Cut.

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

20 January 2025. The day on which a convicted felon, with a history of racism, misogyny & corruption, becomes leader of the most powerful nation in the West. The day on which the divisive, Nazi-supporting owner of X becomes an unelected member of the US Government. A grim day for humanity.

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Perfect symmetry. This afternoon's waterside sunset. Clear skies indicating a chilly night to come. Location: Trent Lock, Derbyshire. #nature #photography #sunset #stormhour

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Two days of warmer, characterless weather and I'm already missing the clear skies and beautiful sunsets that accompanied last week's cold snap. #nature #photography #sunset

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Back to grey skies here, albeit warmer, so one from Friday afternoon - the tranquillity of sunset over an icy Erewash Canal. #Derbyshire #nature #photography #sunset

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

This afternoon's sunset over a flooded and very icy West Park, Long Eaton. Evidently, it's warming up from tomorrow, but it's going to take a while before the water subsides! #nature #photography #sunset ##stormhour

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

An absolutely glorious post sunset afterglow over Trent Lock in Derbyshire this evening. Another very cold night to come, too. #nature #photography #sunset-#stormhour

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Good morning. A scene from the beginning of yesterday's walk in the Derbyshire Dales. A fast-flowing River Derwent at Cromford, set against a backdrop of frost-covered fields, with the remains of recent snowfall still evident in more shaded areas. #photography #nature #landscape

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Matlock Bath during a 13km walk in the Derbyshire Dales today. This is part of a 600km in 60 days challenge I'm undertaking to promote my late son's Memorial Fund. Adam, an active sportsman, died of sudden cardiac arrest whilst out running in 2021. Please check out @redfern_fund on Instagram.

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Finally able to get out for a welcome walk this afternoon, after a very wet 36 hours. Unfortunately, sunset colour was disappointing, so I'll share this one from the first week of 2021, when the Trent was just as swollen and fast-flowing as it is today.

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Busy start to 2025, inc a 32k dawn 'till dusk walk on 2 Jan, to mark what would have been our son's 32nd birthday & promote his Memorial Fund's annual 5k Run on 9 Mar. Adam, an active sportsman, died of sudden cardiac arrest whilst out running in 2021. Please check out @redfern_fund on Instagram.

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Last post of 2024 & as it's New Year's Eve, a day when Big Ben takes centre stage in the UK, this feels appropriate. This image of moody skies is from September, when sunset was almost directly behind the Parliament building. Wishing everyone a healthy, happy and successful 2025. #HappyNewYear

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

2024 will be noted as a year when many of us swapped the toxicity of X for Bluesky. Social media as it should be; a pleasure to use. To end 2024, a couple of my favourite local waterside images, beginning with this Erewash Canal scene from 1 Feb. It needed no embellishment! #nature #photography

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

During a period when every day feels like Sunday, it took a while to realise it is Sunday! 😁 Nice to break the monotony with a walk alongside the Erewash Canal, as the sun made its first appearance since Christmas Day, producing some eye-catching reflections. #photography #nature

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Boxing day has been one of mist and murk here in south Derbyshire, so I'll share another image of the beautiful sunset we were treated to on Christmas Eve. This is the view towards Sawley Lock, captured from the footbridge over the River Trent.

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Perfect spring-like weather for a Christmas Day walk. For those of us who struggle at this time of year, being able to treat it as a normal day & spend time connecting with nature is an absolute blessing.

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

An absolutely stunning sunset to end our Christmas Eve walk alongside the River Trent here in Long Eaton. Wishing everyone a relaxing & enjoyable Christmas holiday.🎄 #nature #photography #sunset

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Through the winter solstice and daylight hours slowly getting longer again. For those of us who struggle with the dark evenings, it's always a milestone to tick off. Picure is Attenborough Nature Reserve, Nottingham. #photography #nature

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Finally, a break in the monotony of greyness and the opportunity to get in a welcome 8-mile walk. This is Cranfleet Cut, off The River Trent, shortly before low cloud intervened to spoil sunset. #photography #walking #nature #sunset

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Anyone else still struggling to remember what 'the orange ball' in the sky looks like? After a short respite yesterday, back to unseasonably mild temperatures and characterless grey skies here in Derbyshire, so here's another reminder of what winter afternoons can produce. #photography #nature

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

It's now approaching a week since we has anything but gloomy, leaden skies here in the East Midlands, so as a welcome reminder of what early winter afternoons can be like, I'll share this image of swans enjoying sunset over the River Trent 🦢🌅 #nature #photography #sunset

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

No colour on offer today, ahead of Storm Darragh arriving, so I'll wish everyone a good weekend with this tranquil image of the visitor centre at Attenborough Nature Reserve, Nottingham. Just over 3 weeks on Bluesky now. It's been a breath of fresh air. Thanks for the warm welcome. #photography

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Back to grey, gloomy & very mild here in south-east Derbyshire, as the roller coaster of late autumn weather continues. Here's an image of sunset skies over the old boatyard on The Erewash Canal, captured on one of the better days! #photography #nature #sunset

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Enjoyable 10 mile walk today, deliberately timed to reach Trent Lock for sunset. Nature certainly didn't disappoint. #photography #nature #sunset #stormhour

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

It might be the first day of meteorological winter, but someone forgot to tell Mother Nature! A balmy 14°, blue sky and rich light picking out the remaining autumn colour over Sawley Cut this afternoon. #photography #nature

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

As another week draws to a close, I'll wish everyone a good weekend with this image of late-afternoon colour & reflections, captured alongside The Erewash Canal in Long Eaton. #photography #nature #sunset

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Another of my favourite local spots for late-autumn sunsets is The Wharf at Shardlow; the UK's most complete surviving example of a canal village. In the late 17th century, Shardlow was a key inland port for the trans-shipment of goods between the canals & River Trent. #photography #sunset

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Had the pleasure of visiting Leeds Corn Exchange yesterday. Completed in 1864, it is now a gallery of independent small shops. The oval shape, stunning domed roof, array of colours on show & dancing light, combine to make it a photographer's dream. #leeds #yorkshire #architecture #photography

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Good evening. A road trip up into Yorkshire today. Here's an image of pre-sunset colours and reflections over The River Aire in Leeds. #photography #sunset

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Today, I completed my annual challenge of walking 2,000 miles for the 6th successive year and, this time around, with 36 days to spare. A familiar waterside route from Sawley to mark the occasion. #photography #walking #sunset #stormhour

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Good morning, Bluesky. I was absolutely blown away by the reaction to my Trent Lock sunset picture on Thursday, so I thought I'd share my favourite image from the same spot. This was also a November afternoon. One when atmospheric conditions produced a scene of sheer beauty. Hope you like it.

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Time to wish everyone a good weekend & say thanks for the many kind interactions over the week. It's grey and wet, so a reminder of the beautiful colours we have recently been blessed with at sunrise & sunset. A tranquil Trentside view towards the now closed Radcliffe-on-Soar power station.

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Much warmer here today, ahead of Storm Bert arriving. Here's an image which illustrates the unusual, yet colourful clash of autumn colours & snowfall we've enjoyed this week. The long-disused Windmill Tower at Staunton Harold Reservoir provides an interesting backdrop to the scene #photography

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Good evening. A cold afternoon, with the threat of more overnight sleet/snow here in Derbyshire, but this glorious sunset, seen here from Trent Lock, made a chilly walk thoroughly worthwhile. #sunset #photography

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Ian Redfern @redfern-ian.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

I'll wish everyone good morning with a selection of images from yesterday's walk around a snow-covered Calke Abbey & ending with the pastel colours of sunset over the neighbouring Staunton Harold Reservoir.

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