Ian Michael Bentley

Husband, Father, Photographer and ageing Hippy. Likes a decent pint or two with a taste for Single Malt Whisky.

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The Bluebells at Southwick Wood Nature Reserve - the wood is beautiful, natural and unkempt, a lovely place to walk and photograph. Taken April 7th
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#flowerphotography #wood #Bluebells #WildFlower

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A lovely April day at Deene Park - OM3 with 25mm F1.8ii - 6th April
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#colour #Flowers #photography #spring #bridge

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A ruined church converted into public gardens in the City of London. A peacefully place nesting in the hustle and bustle of the City. OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens.
26th March
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#citygarden #stdunstan

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Some more shots from this wonderful Manor House - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens - Taken on the 25th March
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#manorhouse #history #england

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Some shots from this wonderful Manor House. It even has a dumbwaiter - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens - Taken on the 25th March
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More shots of the Grebe with the fish. It was very proud of the catch and swam around for a minute displaying its dinner - OM1 & 150-600mm
13th February
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@BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #wildlife #Grebe #fishing

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@mgtmccartney @gmcuk Non doc here, but it feels like a familiar playbook. Scare people about a disease, push early detection as survival, then sell screening as the solution. It’s been a successful model for the NHS for years. Unfortunately, one often reaps what one sells.

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Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps Cristatus) at Wicksteed Park with a decent size catch - OM1 & 150-600mm - 13th February
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#birdphotography #wildlife #Grebe #fishing

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Another selection of some of the birds in Barnwell Country Park on the same day - OM1 & 150-600mm - 20th February
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In the UK, grey squirrels are considered an invasive non-native species, disliked by quite a few people. Personally I dont mind them, they provide some entertainment - OM1 & 150-600mm - 17th Feb
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A selection of birds the same park on the same day - OM1 & 150-600mm - 17th February
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@BBCCountryfile #birdphotography #cormorant #moorhen #robin #longtailedtit

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@StoweHouse @OMSYSTEMcameras @OlympusUK @OlympusMagazine @nationaltrust The frieze running around the bottom of the dome is intriguing. It's difficult to appreciate it from the floor but it really is quite wonderful close up.

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Stowe House & Gardens - OM3 12-100mm F4 Pro lens. Taken on the 14th February
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Early days with the OM3, this time with my 12-100mm F4 Pro lens. Taken at Stowe House & Gardens on the 14th February
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First shots with an OM3 & 25mm F1.8ii. Very dull and overcast weather, not the best day for a test . Taken on 12th Feb
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#reservoir #photography #handheld #colour #tower #landscapephotography #waterscape #photography #handheld #trees

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Winter colours at in the gardens at Anglesey Abbey & gardens - OM1 with 12-100mm F4 Pro lens - 10th February
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#colour #Flowers #photography #winter #lily

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Pinkish Spring Crocus (Crocus Vernus) settling in with the Snowdrops (Galanthus Nivalis) - OM1 with 12-100mm F4 Pro lens - 8th Feb
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#snowdrops #wildflowers #Flowers #photography #wintercolours #Crocus

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Snowdrops at Lamport House, and some lovely benches to sit - OM1 with 12-100mm F4 Pro lens - 8th Feb
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#snowdrops #wildflowers #Flowers #photography #WINTER #wintercolours

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Snowdrops at Lamport House - OM1 with 12-100mm F4 Pro lens - 8th Feb
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#snowdrops #wildflowers #Flowers #photography #WINTER #wintercolours

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Some images of the iconic architecture of London - OM1 & 12-100mm F4 - 28th January
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#Historic #architecture #bridge #Thames #River #city #cityoflondon #bankside #NationalTheatre