Dr David Duffy

Photographer, poet, film maker, traveller, hill walker; passionate about rugby union, music, literature, dear ones

[Muse @xmuse_]

One of the most shockingly underrated masterpieces of the Renaissance is Anthonis Mor’s portrait of Sir Thomas Gresham (c. 1560), now in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

When people see it today, especially in high-resolution pics, they often mistake it for a 19th-century photograph or even a hyper-realistic AI generation.

The skin texture, the eyes, the subtle sheen on the black fabric, make it feel almost disturbingly modern.

Yet this painting, created over 460 years ago, barely registers in the mainstream conversation about great art.

It deserves far more recognition.

[Dr David Duffy @Davidfduffy]

@HWarlow Wow. How beautiful. ✨

[Igor Sushko @igorsushko]

🚨 BREAKING: Zelensky proposes a defensive military alliance that includes the EU + Ukraine, Turkey, Norway, and the UK.
This will enable control of the seas, skies, and land of all Europe as the United States withdraws from NATO.
The alliance will be stronger than Russia.

[Chris Rose @ArchRose90]

This is Walker Smith.

After dedicating 17 years to Waitrose, he was recently dismissed.

The reason? For attempting to stop a shoplifter nicking Easter eggs.

Yes you read that right. He should be applauded, not sacked.

Shameful @waitrose. Re-employ Walker Smith!

[Oaks And Lions 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 @oaksandlions]

London is protected by one of the most advanced flood defence systems ever built.

It does not draw attention.
It does not dominate headlines.

But without it, large parts of the capital would be at risk.

A short thread on the Thames Barrier 🧵 1/7

[Ramblings @ramblingsloa]

The only way to bring peace to the earth is to learn to make our own life peaceful.

The Buddha

[Kevin Pietersen🦏 @KP24]

There is only one man in your life that always wants you to be better than them.
It’s your dad.
Never forget that

[Rory Stewart @RoryStewartUK]

This is completely untrue, unhinged and dangerous Islamophobic nonsense. Iran, Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Lebanon, Jordan have hosted millions of refugees. Please stop liking and RT-ing lies….!

[Michael Bates @BatesMichaelW]

Finally graduated with my PhD @durham_uni at the tender age of 64, twenty years after I first started. Delighted to be joined by 'proud dad' aged 90. Huge thanks to supervisors and all at @Durham_SGIA for a second chance in education. It's never too late....... #LifelongLearning

[Chris Packham @ChrisGPackham]

They throw live foxes to a pack of dogs to be torn apart and laugh about it . They smash peoples vehicles up with impunity and the police do nothing . What sort of country are we living in ? It’s got to change @UKLabour @Keir_Starmer @SteveReedMP @AngelaRayner Please RT

[Carol Vorderman @carolvorders]

63 today 🎉

Post menopause 😉

And taking no Tory sh*t 💪🏼

#ChristmasCarol 🎄

[Chris Packham @ChrisGPackham]

C’mon @UKLabour @Keir_Starmer @AngelaRayner @SteveReedMP please get a rock solid pledge in your manifesto that assures us that you would put a complete end to this unspeakable barbarity once and for all . If you want our votes we want a promise to protect our wildlife . Please RT

[Dr David Duffy @Davidfduffy]

@cameralab21 @paw_space Wondrous!! ✨✨

[CameraLab @cameralab21]

Franck Gérard - La fille en jaune

[Michelle Hardie 🇨🇦 🍎 @MichelleHardie6]

#mondaythoughts

[elbiba ali𓂃♡ @elbiba_5]

@ValentyneDreams @paw_space

[ArchieDev 🕉️♓️ @ArchiebyNature]

Showing emotion doesn’t make you a weak person.

[Sha @Khan____1]

A masterpiece 💛❤️

[Dr David Duffy @Davidfduffy]

@Matt_Pinner Wish I’d taken that shot 👏

[Carl 📷 @carl_thompson70]

Through those windows they've seen it all.

Warsaw