Ben

@tarka79

Pilot, photographer, astronomer, Britpop nostalgist, book reader, swimmer, walker, very amateur Egyptologist & professional number wrangler. Photos taken by me unless stated otherwise.

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Ben@tarka79· Jul 20

I don’t think the fox spotted me sitting in the garden, so I was able to get quite a good photo today! 🦊 #photography #wildlife #nature #fox #London

A red fox standing on a leaf-strewn lawn facing right.

Ben@tarka79· Jul 17

The fox has now started sunbathing on the roof of the shed! 🦊 🧗 #photography #nature #wildlife #fox #London

A red fox lying on the flat roof of a garden shed, looking to the left. Green foliage is behind.

Ben@tarka79· Jul 16

I’ve treated myself to a smart telescope! As it arrived during the day my first photo is the sun (and some clouds). More to come as I get to grips with it! #astrophotography #EastCoastKin #photography #sun #space

The sun, seen through a solar telescope. Thin cloud drifts across the centre of the disc

Ben@tarka79· Jul 12

The electric pump has vanished from our garden water feature… I did catch a photo of the resident fox taking quite an interest in the scene of the crime. I’m sure they’d be more than happy to assist with inquiries! 🦊 #wildlife #fox #London

A red fox poking its head into the back of an earthenware water feature

Ben@tarka79· Jul 11

A moment of #quiet for #BlueSkyArtShow #photography #EastCoastKin #nature

A view up to a clear blue sky, with green foliage to the left and right. A vapour train goes from top to bottom.

Ben@tarka79· Jul 11

A Rose-Ringed Parakeet feeding in the tropical forests of South London! #birds #wildlife #SmallBirdSaturday #nature #London

Ben@tarka79· Jul 10

Our resident fox and another (possibly a sibling) were playing in the garden yesterday evening. I managed to get a photo, as stayed still long enough for a couple of seconds long exposure. Not sure if this is the one that made off with my phone the other week! #fox #wildlife #photography

A red fox, standing in a flower bed next to a large pot and looking to the left.

Ben@tarka79· Jun 28

Our resident fox, who this morning stole my iPhone when I briefly left it in the garden and buried it in next door’s garden! Recovered thanks to the ‘Find my’ app, although I now need a new case! #photography #fox #nature #wildlife #London

Ben@tarka79· Jun 24

I’m spending a fair bit of time sitting in the garden reading at the moment, so I’m hopeful. This one was nearly a great pic:

Ben@tarka79· Jun 22

One from NY for #BlueSkyMonday #photography #EastCoastKin #Cityscape

A tall glass skyscraper with the sky and clouds reflected in it. Relatively smaller buildings are to its left and right. The sky is blue with wispy cirrus.

Ben@tarka79· Jun 20

#BlueSkyArtShow #Curve I’ve shared before but it fits the theme! #EastCoastKin #photography #astrophotography

An early crescent moon through a telescope

Ben@tarka79· Jun 15

Clouds reflected in the Shard for #BlueSkyMonday #photography #EastCoastKin #London #reflection #SkyScape

A view up from the base of a tall glass covered building. The sky is blue with white fluffy cumulus clouds, clearly reflected in the glass.

Ben@tarka79· Jun 14

The Cutty Sark last night, in Greenwich, London. #photography #EastCoastKin #Stunday #London #Greenwich #history #ship

The 19th century clipper sailing ship in dry dock, illuminated at night. Viewed from off the left bow.

Ben@tarka79· Jun 8

The Chrysler Building for #BlueSkyMonday #photography #NewYorkCity #EastCoastKin #CituScape

A skyscraper in the Art Deco style, with blue skies behind and a single white cloud behind and to the right of the top.

Ben@tarka79· Jun 5

This young fox has taken up residence in our garden. He’s even attempted to come into the house a couple of times! #photography #wildlife #fox #nature #London

A red fox curled up asleep on the grass.

Ben@tarka79· May 25

Pick a Bond villain from the pictures you already have on your phone

A large pink garden gnome in the cab of an old van full of pink roses

Ben@tarka79· May 23

The Shard for #BlueSkyArtShow #Tall #EastCoastKin #London #photography #urbangaze

The Shard building in London, taken from close to the base. Other buildings are in the foreground

Ben@tarka79· May 22

Some photos from a sunny Chelsea Flower Show. #photography #garden #flower #London

A tree on a show garden with dense planting at the base

Pink flowers at the front of dense planting on a show garden

A pale rose, in a tightly packed display bed of roses

Ben@tarka79· May 18

Poppies from earlier this week (in London) #BlueSkyMonday #photography #EastCoastKin #flowers

Red poppies with an open grass heath behind. A road and bus shelter are to the right in the background. The sky is blue with several white cumulus clouds.

Ben@tarka79· May 11

A verdant view at RHS Wisley for #BlueSkyMonday (even if it was a bit cloudy) #photography #nature #EastCoastKin #tree

A view down a large rockery, with small Japanese Maple trees in the foreground and a ticket area of large trees further away. Dark pink flowers are in the bottom right.

Ben@tarka79· May 8

A squirrel peeking out from its dray! #photography #wildlife #EastCoastKin #tree

A squirrel looking out of a vertical hole in a tree

Ben@tarka79· May 6

Why fly when you can take the train? (Apparently pigeons intentionally taking trains is genuinely a thing in London) #birds #London #wildlifephotography #pigeon #nature #train

A light brown and white pigeon perched on the back of a seat in a railway carriage

Ben@tarka79· Apr 28

One more from Edinburgh! #photography #EastCoastKin #castle #Scotland

A view of a large green ornamental fountain with Edinburgh Castle high in the background. The sky is white cloud with a few blue sky patches.

Ben@tarka79· Apr 26

A double rainbow in Edinburgh for #Stunday #photography #EastCoastKin #Scotland #skyscape

A soot-blacked church spire on the left, with red belfry slats. A double rainbow curves from right to left against a grey sky

Ben@tarka79· Apr 20

Stirling Castle for #BlueSkyMonday #photography #Scotland #castle #EastCoastKin

A view from castle walls back towards the central (16th century) stone buildings. Gardens are in the foreground with a large tree on the left just coming into leaf. The sky is blue with wispy cirrus

Ben@tarka79· Apr 18

Edinburgh castle perched on the #edge #BlueSkyArtShow #photography #EastCoastKin #Scotland #castle #Edinburgh

A part of Edinburgh Castle at dusk, at the top of a steep cliff.

Ben@tarka79· Apr 15

The view from the Royal Observatory in Greenwich Park #London #photography #landscapepgotography #EastCoastKin

A view across Greenwich Park, with the Queen’s House and Maritime Museum. The buildings of Canary Wharf are in the centre distance, with the City of London further away on the right. The sky is blue with fair weather white cumulus clouds.

Ben@tarka79· Apr 12

A rather magnificent cedar in Greenwich park today. #photography #nature #tree #London #Stunday #EastCoastKin

A large cedar with upper branches sticking out like unkempt hair. The sky is blue with white cloud, the ground grass with a flower bed in the foreground.

Ben@tarka79· Apr 7

I’ve got a rather unpleasant hospital procedure later, so to distract here’s a photo of Sussex skies taken yesterday. #photography #skyscape #EastCoastKin #clouds #nature #sussex

A blue sky with wispy cirrus clouds. Green fields and trees are along the bottom of the image.

Ben@tarka79· Apr 5

Happy Easter all! #photography #Stunday #EastCoastKin #flower #bloomscrolling