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Lovebirds
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‘Southend Green again - like I never left’
Memory of Hampstead. 122x70cm oil on wood panel
In sync
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The London Duo
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#Beautifulsunset at #Whitestonepond earlier #autumnskies #autumnsunset #walkswithmum #hampstead #hampsteadheath #nw3 #myhampsteadheath #myhampstead #hellonorthLondon
London - Kyoto
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#walk in the #snow #parliamenthilllido on #hampsteadheath #hampsteadheathponds #myhampsteadheath #hampstead #london_enthusiast #travelinlondon #thelondonlifeinc #prettylittlelondon #mysecretlondon #prettylondon #londoncity #unlimitedlondon #toplondonphotos #hampstead #kenwoodhouse
the Viaduct on the Heath finally looking Autumnal. the Heath looks beautiful right now, we are definitely seeing a late Autumn after such a slow start🍂
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swipe to see the view from the top x…
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Layers of London
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On a hill
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The Dairy at Kenwood House, by Hampstead Heath in north London, which was built by George Saunders, the 2nd Earl Mansfield's architect from 1794-6, for the Earl's wife, Louisa..
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Tending a dairy was a fashionable hobby for aristocratic women. But such dairies were still functional, and the one at Kenwood would have supplied the house with butter, milk and cream, while ice was stored in the ice-house below..
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There are three small dairy buildings, with views over the Kenwood Estate and Hampstead Heath, comprising: the small, colourfully decorated octagonal tea room, where Louisa entertained her friends, the rooms where the dairymaid lived, and the dairy room. The original marble benches in the dairy room are still here, although the more than 30 black marble milk pans and basins listed in the accounts are missing..
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#kenwooddairy #kenwoodhouse #kenwoodestate #hampsteadheath #hampstead #highgate #dairy #georgiandairy #northlondon #seizetheheath #myhighgate #myhampsteadheath #lovehighgate #lovehampstead #mylondonmemo #metroldn #timeoutlondon #prettylittlelondon #prettycitylondon #mysecretlondon #housesofldn #houses_phototrip #lovebritishlifestyle #lovegreatbritain #london #visitlondon #visitengland #photosofbritain #weloveengland #instabritain
#sunrise #run on #hampsteadheath #hampsteadheathponds #myhampsteadheath #hampstead #london_enthusiast #travelinlondon #thelondonlifeinc #prettylittlelondon #mysecretlondon #prettylondon #londoncity #unlimitedlondon #toplondonphotos #c0nan
I love the way September’s light filters through the leaves, highlighting texture, detail and character.
It’s the little things... #of_wonder_and_light💫
Let us lift and inspire you with a closer look at our beautiful natural world. Our monthly theme is ~
💫 The Lens💫
RF 35mm f/1.8mm
Settings:
1/320
f/2.2
ISO 1250
This lens has the possibility of a macro 1:2 ratio and I really appreciate that it allows me the possibility to switch back and forth from manual to automatic - I can also capture landscape photos and action shots of my dog or other wildlife.
Your next wonder and light artist is forestfloorphotography_
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#hampstead #hampsteadheath #heath150 #lovetheheath #londonphotographer #naturephotogpraphy
#thisdetailedlife
#jo_littlethings
#macro_moms
#clickphotoschool_macro
Like this path life is wiggly and spontaneous, being rigid in life would only lead me to a boring, narrow path. #hampsteadheathlondon #londonparksandgardens #pathways #seizetheheath #visithampstead #heathandhampsteadsociety #naturelovers #naturesbeauty #wildflowersofinstagram #lockdownlondon #hampstead #myhampsteadheath #hampsteadlife #naturelife
the weather is a little murky this morning, just how it should be. hopefully Autumn has finally arrived, it seems slower this year
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this was taken last November during the second lockdown, I miss those endless days walking across the Heath faffing and foraging. happy days🍁x…
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Fight or Flight / Tend and Befriend
Have you listened to brenebrown’s conversation with elizlesser on the power of women’s stories?
Weaving together threads of ancient mythology with modern psychology and our current reality, an empowering takeaway for me was learning about how the fight/flight response applies to women.
Originating from research by Walter Cannon in the 1930s, fight or flight looks at how people respond in times of stress - but as with much academic research, this was based on men.
It wasn’t until the early 2000s that a researcher called Shelley Taylor questioned how this might differ in the female experience of stress and trauma leading her to come up with a parallel definition - Tend and Befriend Theory.
Tend - to those in need, the young, the elderly, the less able. Either physically or mentally, as we‘re experiencing so much more acutely now with openness around mental health. We cannot simply go by where we can visually see someone is in need. We have to ask, take time, empathise.
Befriend - actively creating a sense of belonging, connection and finding common ground.
Instead of lashing out through fear based agression, the female response is often biochemically to look inwards within the community.
At many times this year we have felt restricted, isolated and sapped of our usual freedom to gather and connect, having to consult rules, numbers, tiers and timings. But the female instinct, as defined in Shelley’s research, is undoubtedly what we’ve felt embodied in our communities.
Are you ok? How are you feeling?
If the answer is not good, reach out, make a plan, connect.
With a dear friend who was needing just that, this morning was all about tend and befriend.
What can I offer?
A nudge to wake early with a flask of tea and breakfast offerings. She cycled across London in the darkness to be rewarded by a sky that was honestly the most beautiful of the past week.
We stretched, breathed deep and stood in awe. We walked, shared and listened and left eachother better than we’d found.
Christmas Eve always my favourite day. we won’t be heading to the pub to celebrate this year but we’ll still go for a long walk like we always do.
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I’m going to take a break from Insta over Christmas, it won’t be the same but we’re going to make the most of it. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas, take care & stay safe x...
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Gorgeous #autumncolours and #autumntrees #hampsteadheath #myhampsteadheath #hellonorthlondon
Kenwood House, the north London gem beside Hampstead Heath, seen from behind its Sham Bridge today..
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The Grade II listed fake bridge has divided opinions at Kenwood for more than 200 years. As long ago as 1793, the landscape gardener Humphrey Repton derided it as “below the dignity of Kenwood”, just a decade or so after it had been erected by Robert and James Adam for the second Earl Mansfield..
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Repton proposed replacing the facade with an actual bridge. Luckily for those of us who enjoy such quirks, this was one of Repton's plans that the Mansfields did not accept..
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#kenwoodhouse #shambridge #kenwoodestate #humphreyrepton #adamsbrothers #robertadam #hampsteadheath #hampstead #highgate #fakebridge #northlondon #mylondonmemo #mysecretlondon #metroldn #timeoutlondon #london #visitengland #visitlondon #prettylittlelondon #prettycitylondon #englishheritage #visithampstead #seizetheheath #myhampsteadheath #myhampstead #myhighgate #lovehighgate #lovehampstead #lovegreatbritain #lovebritishlifestyle
White morning
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#mysecretlondon #prettylondoncity #prettycitylondon #secretlondon #londoncityworld #londoncitylife #hampsteadheath #myhampsteadheath #unlimitedlondon #toplondonphotos #snowinlondon
Today I took a longer walk with Izzy Dog 🐕 over to the heath extension to avoid the growing crowds of people, cyclists, joggers and picnicking groups on Hampstead Heath. It was much quieter thankfully. #hampsteadheath #myhampstead #myhampsteadheath #hampsteadheathponds #lockdown2020 #naturelovers #londonparks #coronaviruslondon
Gorgeous #egyptiangeese on #whitestonepond at #sunset They are relatively new to the pond and it’s been so lovely hanging out with them #autumnsunset #autumnskies #hampstead #hampsteadheath #nw3 #myhampsteadheath #myhampstead #hellonorthLondon
💛 Heath views 💛
#qotd ~ Tell me one thing you love about your neighbourhood/the area you live in.
I absolutely adore where I live, and the Heath is definitely one of my favourite bits of my area -- endless walks in the woods, the trees, the wildlife, the stunning views, the lovely chats with neighbours (and their dogs)
Happy Friday, people!
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#valeofhealthpond in the #autumnlight #hampsteadheath #hampsteadheathponds #myhampsteadheath #sunset #autumnsunset
early morning walk across the Heath, I can’t remember a time when I didn’t get up early to go for a walk☺️
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I’ve stated to see festive post in my feed, as much as I love Christmas I’m holding onto Autumn a while longer. have a lovely weekend🧡x…
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Sport v Snow [2021]
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Enjoying lighter nights at Kenwood and loosing track of time.
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I nearly got locked in last night, got to the gates just in time☺️x...
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I’m old enough to remember the worst winter’s we’ve ever had in The UK .... Mike and Bernie. #londonpostbox #redpillarbox #snowscape #hampsteadheath #hampsteadvillage #snowylondon #red#myhampsteadheath
Hampstead Heath Grey Heron
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I love spotting the herons when out on my (mostly) daily walks, and after a year of working on my observation skills, I have a general idea of where they like to hang out. For this photo, I happened to be borrowing the 600mm RF f/11 lens from the #canontestdrive programme, which enabled me to get in real close for this portrait. A longer focal length makes a huge difference!!
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Fun fact from www.wildlondon.org.uk: Herons nest in colonies called 'Heronries', typically found at the top of trees. They make large nests and lay 3-4 eggs at a time.
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Sir David Attenborough has inspired millions by bringing the natural world and its plight into our homes. He is the inspiration for this wildlife loop. ⠀
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🦌🦅🐞 Being in nature and watching wildlife brings us happiness, peace and calm but also a sense of wonder at the beauty that surrounds us. Our challenge is to capture images of our planet’s amazing wildlife and show how each creature is beautiful and incredible in its own way. ⠀
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We’d love for you to share our passion and follow our #WonderOfWildlifeLoop to see what our explorations have revealed.
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Next 🤩 photographer: ahtakacs
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When one rod is not quite enough..... #hampsteadheathponds #sunsetfishing #autumndays #londonsparks #pondsofinstagram #londonsponds #nature #hampsteadponds #seizetheheath #hellonorthlondon #fishingpond#myhampsteadheath
the Dairy at Kenwood House, built during the 1790’s supplying the big house with milk, cream & butter, there’s even an ice house underneath.
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i walk past here on my way to Hampstead. it’s a hidden gem, always worth a detour if your ever this side of the Heath x...
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#beautifulsunset at #whitestonepond earlier #walkswithmum #autumnskies #autumnsunset #hampstead #hampsteadheath #nw3 #myhampsteadheath #myhampstead #hellonorthLondon
After rain
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It’s uphill all the way to the house on the hill. #hampstead #hampsteadheath #londonparks #naturephotograpy #nature #nw3 #prettylittlelondon #seizetheheath #myhampsteadheath
New Business Idea:
Pigeon Glamour Shots
What do you think? 🐦🤩📸
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This guy is a Wood Pigeon, the most common and largest pigeon in the UK. It is easily identified from other similar species by the white patch found on the side of its neck (not as evident in this photo, but it is definitely there) Source:(bto.org)
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Sir David Attenborough has inspired millions by bringing the natural world and its plight into our homes. He is the inspiration for this wildlife loop. ⠀
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🦌🦅🐞 Being in nature and watching wildlife brings us happiness, peace and calm but also a sense of wonder at the beauty that surrounds us. Our challenge is to capture images of our planet’s amazing wildlife and show how each creature is beautiful and incredible in its own way. ⠀
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We’d love for you to share our passion and follow our #WonderOfWildlifeLoop to see what our explorations have revealed.
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Next 🤩 photographer: leeposavad
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#clickproelite #clickprouk #clickcommunity #clickphotoschool #beautyinyourbackyard #clickmagazine #myhampsteadheath #hampsteadheath #heath150 #lovetheheath #londonphotographer #naturephotogpraphy #theuncommonphotographer #womencreatemagic #thisdetailedlife #naturelovers #wildlifepics #wildlifeinspired #explorenature #teamcanon #canon_uk #liveforthestory #canonusa #canontestdrive #bbcwildlifepod
After a lifetime walking and running around the Heath I’ll never tire of exploring and noticing how it changes through the seasons.
How we’ve gradually gone from the dry summer earth to today’s sticky mud after a night of rain, how the wheel of colours turns each day and the way the sun glints through different corridors of trees as the daylight hours shift. Rediscovering and seeing through fresh eyes with each visit.
Today annegaelsenic and I wandered for a few beautiful morning hours as the sun came through the morning clouds. Getting off the paths (and into some slippery situations) finding new corners of beauty that make it easy to forget we’re right here in the city...