Chris Marshall

Outdoor photographer with a unique story. Struck by a life changing illness I discovered photography. Thankful my focus and passion soon improved body and mind.

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A sole Marble White roosting in the grassy border of Staddiscombe rugby field.
#butterfly #marbledwhite #roostingbutterfly #macrophotography #butterflyconservation

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Silver-studded Blues roosting on the sand dunes at Perran Sands + a grasshopper

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Such an amazing voice and performer
#beverlyknight #borntoperform #sheffield #concert

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There was a beautiful cloud inversion at Haytor the other morning. Whilst taking some photos with my camera I also set up my iPhone to capture a short timelapse movie as the sun rose above the mist.

#timelapse #mistymorning #haytor #landscapephotography #mindfullness

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It’s Scarlet Elf Cup fungi season

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Snowdrops at Sunrise
The early morning golden light on the moorland hills made an attractive background for close up photography. The deliberate dreamy effect was created with a shallow depth and precision positioning of the camera.

#snowdrop #dartmoor #flowers #macro #chapel

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Snowdrops looking lovely this year at St Raphael’s Chapel
#snowdrops #dartmoor #chapel #macrophotography

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Silver-studded Blue (f) glistening in the dunes nearing sundown.
Perran Sands, Cornwall

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In all my years I’ve never seen mist before at sunset above Bovisand Beach… It’s was beautiful.

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Greater or Common Whitethroat Singing 🎶☀️
It’s a wonderful little bird with an attitude.. Its distinctive song is scratchy and jerky giving the impression of being annoyed often singing from an obvious perch. Accompanied by many Eurasian Skylarks, a Linnet and Sedge Warbler.

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@DrRossPiper @Odonata22 Dave… This is the guy I recommend

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West Pentire Poppies looking spectacular at Sunrise

#poppyfield #poppies #westpentire #crantock #cornwall #sunrise

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Heath Fritillary, Luckett, Cornwall.
There were many mating pairs last Sunday but the highlight was an aberration which kept returning to the same bramble blossom.

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Nice to hear the chicks at last in the Greater Spotted Woodoeckers nest at Yarner

#woodpecker #yarnerwood #nestingseason #birdphotohraphy #nature

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Chasing Fogbows Boxing Day 2024 Dartmoor

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Boxing Day White Rainbow on Dartmoor, also called a Fogbow.
Natures Wonderful Phenomenon
You don’t see this everyday.

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What a stroke of luck coming across this juvenile Kingfisher
on a walk-about with the camera.
I sneaked up extremely slowly and quietly operating my camera above my head.
It’s been years since I photographed Kingfishers so a complete surprise. You’ve gotta get out there! 🍀😎

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@BuxtonBirder @savebutterflies @ukbutterflies @BCDevon @ForestryComm Sounds amazing Tim especially the White Admirals sightings.
Is there a good place to park to get to the plantation please. I’ve never been. I assume it’s off the Stover roundabout.
Thanks, Chris

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@theHALLofEINAR Brilliant… Love the title too

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We had an amazing trip to see the West Pentire Poppies in the week.

Strawberries and Cream ‘Cornish Style’