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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

For this week's #Sharemondays2026 here is a simple colourful image of a kite.

A colourful kite in the sky above an Essex beach during yesterdays family gathering to celebrate my upcoming birthday. A wonderful day filled with simple pleasures with the children, a game of cricket, building sandcastles and dipping our toes in the sea.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

"Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the mid-day sun." One for this week's #Sharemondays2026 taken in Spain last week.

Sails hung over the town square in Benissa on the Costa Blanca in Spain. The tower of Benissa Cathedral is visible between them. The sails provide some respite for the locals and tourists alike from the midday sun.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

This week's offering for #Sharemondays2026 depicts a local field at sunrise after the harvest.

First light of the day illuminates straw bales laying in the fields after the harvest. The footpath is a favourite amongst locals and the oak tree has become a local icon in the campaign against local development in the green belt.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Here are my 4 images for this month's #FSPrintmonday competition. Good luck everyone!

The rising sun illuminates straw bales awaiting collection in a Hertfordshire field.

Sunset over a Hertfordshire field after the harvest.

A Banded Demoiselle hiding in the reeds along the banks of the River Beane.

A roosting Common Blue butterfly in long grass on the edge of what was Waterford Pit in Hertfordshire.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I don't think I have seen bales of straw hanging around in fields as long as they seem to be this year. Something to do with the fire risk maybe? #Sharemondays2026

Bales of straw awaiting collection. I assume they are being left out as long as possible to ensure they are fully dried out before being put into storage.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Had a few evenings poking around some long grasses for this week's #Sharemondays2026

A small butterfly roosting amongst long grasses approaching sunset. The markings suggest that this is a common blue, but this little chap was a lot smaller than expected. Then I thought it was a small blue but my reference books suggest that the markings on a small blue are much paler. Any assistance with identification would be appreciated.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

For this week's #Sharemondays2026 I revisited a location I first photographed ten years ago. The skyline as changed a bit in that time and the sky was a bit devoid of cloud...but hey ho!

The Canary Wharf skyline at dusk from the shoreline of the Greenwich Peninsular framed by an old jetty.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

One from the briefest of visits to Berlin last week. We were meant to stay for 4 nights but had to return home after just one due to family illness. Thankfully they are now fine and we look forward to returning to explore the city at some point in the future. #Sharemondays2026

The photograph depicts the famous Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. Taken at dusk just after the lights were switched on. The road behind the gate runs through Tiergarten park up to the Victory Monument which can just be seen if you zoom right into the image.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Between Overs. One from The Oval on the 2nd day of the 2nd test match against New Zealand for #Sharemondays2026:

A monochrome image of the JM Finn stand at the Kia Oval. The white whispy cloud in a blue sky made this a BW image from the outset. It looks like the famous gasholder is being converted into flats in a similar fashion to those at St Pancras lock.

Hats are the order of the day in the sunny conditions, although these fans are now benefiting from the shade of the stadium in the late afternoon.

Taken on a 20 year old Canon 350D with a huge 8MP sensor. I still love using this camera, if only for it's portability.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

For this week's #Sharemondays2026 competition I offer an image of a common blue Damselfly.

A common blue Damselfly clinging to long grass on the banks of a lake in a local park. It is always a privilege to photograph these delicate little creatures.

I had been looking for a banded demosielle but failed to spot any on yesterday mornings walk. Went home happy with my consolation prize!

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

After missing last week's competition due to having no time for photography normal service is now resumed. Here is my entry for this week's #Sharemondays2026:

A back lit 4 spotted chaser dragonfly amongst the reeds at RSPB Ham Wall on Wednesday evening.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

I only have one image to choose from this week for #Sharemondays2026. Even though this tunnel has been photographed many times it was good to have the opportunity make an image of it for myself.

A lone pedestrian walks through a subway which is illuminated by coloured LED panels down one side.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

It's a simple scene of a small boat on a small Scottish Loch for this week's #Sharemondays2026

A rowing boat tied up alongside a short jetty at the edge of a small Loch on the island of North Uist. The photograph was taken late afternoon just after low cloud that had been around for most of the day had lifted. Half an hour later the cloud/mist returned such that you could no longer see the opposite bank.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

I paid my first visit to Elgol way back in 1984. Whilst we we did visit in 2023, our return on Saturday provided some fabulous light. #Sharemondays2026

Sunset at high tide from the beach under the wind hewn cliff face at the small fishing village of Elgol on the Isle of Skye. The Cullin mountains are thrown into silhouette as the last light of the day illuminates the cliff face and the wet stones on the beach.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

One from a peaceful albeit chilly morning on the Essex coast for: #Sharemondays2026

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Sunrise over a Hertfordshire chalk stream for this week's #Sharemondays2026

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

A monochrome study of Kings College Cambridge is my offering for this week's #Sharemondays2026.

The photograph shows the spires at the entrance to King's College in Cambridge. Taken last Monday in bright afternoon sunshine with my android phone. The high contrast scene lent itself to a monochrome conversion using Snapseed.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

This week I offer a photograph of the Ware Gazebos at sunrise for #Sharemondays2026.

The waterside gazebos along the bank of the River Lea in Ware. Only about half of the original gazebos remain. They provide a unique perspective of the river for their owners.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Limited options for this week's #Sharemondays2026 so here is a pear tree strung up for the new season:

A pear tree in the sunshine in the walled garden at Clumber Park. Taken on my android phone and edited in Snapseed to give a high (ish) key film look.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

This week for #Sharemondays2026 I offer an image of "The Leaning Tower of East Anglia" taken at high tide last week.

The photograph shows the handrails at Brightlingsea partially submerged at high tide last week. The handrails lead the viewers eye to Batemans Tower which leans towards Mersea Island across the esturary.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

This week I offer an image taken at the Canary Wharf Winter Lights Festival for #Sharemondays2026. Good luck everyone!

A silhouette of a lady talking a photograph on her phone at the Winter Lights event on Canary Wharf.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Here are my entries for #FSprintmonday for January. Hope I have not missed the deadline!

Last of the Christmas lights still around on twelfth night.

Old warehouses on the River Lea catch the last light on a winters afternoon.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

For this week's #Sharemondays2026 I have a photograph of snowdrops from the garden.

The first of the snowdrops in our little bit of woodland showed signs of opening this week. This photograph shows one group at sunrise on a chilly morning last week.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

For this week's #Sharemondays2026 I am sharing a monochrome image of what I believe were once warehoses along the River Lea.

Late afternoon light illuminates what I belive were once warehouses on the banks of tge River Lea in Hertford. This is at the northern end of the River Lea navigation and the basin in the foreground is a turning point for canal boats. The silhouettes of the castle theatre (now Beam) and an old malt house can be seen in tge roof line.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

For this week's #Sharemondays2026 I offer an image of the last of the Christmas lights.

Christmas lights on the outside of a department store in WGC. Residents who live above the store go about their daily lives before the lights are turned off and taken down for another year.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

For my first #sharemondays2026 post I offer a photograph "In the Presence of an Icon" taken in the National Portrait Gallery.

The photograph captures a man resting in front of an image of Audrey Hepburn in a costume from My Fair Lady taken by Cecil Beaton in the current exhibition of his work at the National Portrait Gallery. Whilst I had my big camera with me this was taken on my android phone...it's as if it provides a cloak of invisibility in public spaces!

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Some nice light on a hospital building caught my eye yesterday afternoon.

Some simple architectural forms are illuminated by late afternoon light. Braintree Community Hospital entrance for those interested. Taken with my android phone.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

For the last #Sharemondays2025 a bit of fun. A photograph of my eldest daughter (in the black top hat) and her friend during their last early morning run together of the year. They certainly turned some heads that morning. A happy new year to one and all. See you on the otherside!

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

My penultimate entry for #Sharemondays2025 is from last Wednesdays wander with the camera through an Essex field in the mist just before sunrise. Merry Christmas one and all!

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

A photograph of Saturday morning's sunrise on the east coast for this week's #Sharemondays2025

Beach huts at Southwold in Suffolk during the sunrise on Saturday morning. This row of beach huts all have names of British monarchs and are popular subjects for photographers.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

A frosty morning on Waterford Marsh is my entry for this week's competition: #Sharemondays2025

A frosty morning on Waterford Marsh with a man taking his early morning exercise providing scale to the scene. Waterford Marsh is in the Beane valley in rural Hertfordshire just north of the county town. The river Beane is a chalk stream of significant scientific interest and a haven for wildlife The condition of the river has improved in recent years with the reduction of water extraction and the removal of a weirdly at the southern end of the marsh which has improved it's flow.

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stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social @stevebaldwinphoto.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

A mono conversion of the humble source of the New River as it makes its way south into the big smoke. #Sharemondays2025

The New River at sunrise on a morning that promised so much but delivered so little in terms of colour in the sky, hence the mono conversion to make the most of the textures in the image. The New River is a man made channel built to supply drinking water to London from Ware in Hertfordshire.

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