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"Caught in the Autumn" 🍂📸There are some photos you know you love the second you take them...My little Carlisle trip has ...
03/11/2026

"Caught in the Autumn" 🍂📸

There are some photos you know you love the second you take them...

My little Carlisle trip has been absolutely brilliant so far. Lots of exploring, plenty of walking, discovering new places and, naturally, taking far too many photos along the way! 😂📸

This morning turned into a massive wander all the way out to Rickerby Park, before eventually making my way back through Bitts Park... and that's where I came across this.

The leaves were coming down, the path was absolutely covered, and everywhere was glowing orange, red and gold. I couldn't walk past without stopping for a photo. 🍁🧡

And out of everything I've photographed on the trip so far, I think this might just be my favourite. 😊

What's your favourite thing about an autumn walk: the colours, the crisp air, or crunching through the leaves? 🍂

"Good Morning & Good Bye Newcastle" 👋🚆And just like that, the little adventure begins!A final look back across the Tyne ...
02/11/2026

"Good Morning & Good Bye Newcastle" 👋🚆

And just like that, the little adventure begins!

A final look back across the Tyne as the train carries me over the King Edward VII Bridge and onwards towards Carlisle. Newcastle, you’re looking rather lovely this morning... but it’s time to see what’s waiting further down the line! 📸🍂🚆

What’s your favourite view when leaving or arriving in Newcastle?

"After the Spooks, A Little Sunshine"Well, spooky season is officially over! 🎃👻 Hope everyone had an enjoyable Halloween...
01/11/2026

"After the Spooks, A Little Sunshine"

Well, spooky season is officially over! 🎃👻
Hope everyone had an enjoyable Halloween weekend, whatever you got up to.

It's been a little quieter than usual on here lately. I've been busy catsitting, while also attempting to pack and get myself organised for my little Carlisle getaway tomorrow. Apparently holidays require preparation... who knew?! 😂🧳

So, before I disappear off on my travels, here's a little bit of sunshine from a recent walk along the Bowes Railway Path to Bowes Wildlife Pond. ☀️🌿

It's a spot that holds plenty of happy memories for me. We used to bring our old dog Tara up here with Mam, have a picnic by the pond and just enjoy being outdoors together.

Sometimes it's nice to revisit an old familiar place and realise the memories are still right there waiting for you. 💚

Do you have somewhere local that always brings back good memories when you visit?

"THE ELUSIVE BINX HAS BEEN SPOTTED!" 🐈‍⬛ 📸Catsitting Day Two: photographic evidence that Binx does, in fact, exist.Hones...
30/10/2026

"THE ELUSIVE BINX HAS BEEN SPOTTED!" 🐈‍⬛ 📸

Catsitting Day Two: photographic evidence that Binx does, in fact, exist.

Honestly, trying to get a photo of this little bu**er is a challenge in itself. She’s ridiculously fast and, being jet black, has the incredible ability to simply disappear into the nearest shadow. 😂

But somehow... SOMEHOW... I caught her sitting still long enough for photographic evidence!

Quite enjoying having this little void causing chaos around the house. 🖤🐾

Anyone else got a pet who becomes absolutely impossible to photograph the second the camera comes out? 😂

"Rob The Storm Walker" 🎮🌪️I know I've been a little quiet over the last couple of days, but I've had lots on!I'm now off...
29/10/2026

"Rob The Storm Walker" 🎮🌪️

I know I've been a little quiet over the last couple of days, but I've had lots on!
I'm now officially off work for over a week, I'm catsitting for a friend while they're away, and I've got another little solo getaway to Carlisle coming up, so there's plenty going on and plenty to look forward to! 😁

This was taken on Sunday. Despite the storms we'd been battling over the weekend, I decided to take myself out along Bowes Railway Path for some more photography practice. I grabbed this selfie while taking a much-needed break from the wind.

And naturally, I then gave the photo to Copilot and somehow ended up becoming a Level 38 video game character. 😅🎮

Apparently my class is Urban Explorer, my weather prediction stat is a tragic 12, and my inventory includes my Oppo, Neo 2, gimbal, emergency snacks and, most importantly, LATTE FUEL. ☕😂

Honestly, it's frighteningly accurate.

If YOU were a video game character, what would your special ability be?

"GTAmas Has Officially Begun!" 🎄🚗 🚨 After checking how long we've got left until GTA VI launches, I realised something.....
25/10/2026

"GTAmas Has Officially Begun!" 🎄🚗 🚨

After checking how long we've got left until GTA VI launches, I realised something...

It's officially the start of GTAmas Month! 🎄🚔🌴

The countdown on the PS5 is now showing just 24 days to go, and honestly, that feels unreal after waiting 13 years since GTA V first launched. 🫨

From cruising around Los Santos to getting ready for a return to Vice City, it's been one seriously long road. Now the finish line is finally in sight, and the hype is definitely kicking in!

Who's ready to lose countless hours exploring every street, hidden location and easter egg all over again? 😆

What's the very first thing you're planning to do when GTA VI launches? Jump straight into the story, explore the map, cause absolute chaos, or something else?

"Hidden Art in the Undergrowth"Back in August, I went for a walk through Crowther Industrial Estate and remembered heari...
23/10/2026

"Hidden Art in the Undergrowth"

Back in August, I went for a walk through Crowther Industrial Estate and remembered hearing about the old artwork and signs dotted around Washington's industrial estates, many of which were created by local artists years ago.

After a bit of searching, I came across this one, almost completely hidden away by overgrown vegetation. It looks like nature has been slowly reclaiming it, and judging by the state of the surrounding area, it doesn't seem like anyone has cleared around it for quite some time.

I've included two photos from different angles. The second one was meant to be a straightforward shot... but the first ended up featuring a surprise photobomb from a very friendly four-legged passer-by, who clearly decided they wanted to be part of the post too! 🐶

It's always fascinating finding these forgotten pieces of local history tucked away in places most people pass by without noticing.

23/10/2026

"Newcastle Rising"

Still getting to grips with manual flying on the DJI Neo 2, I decided to see just how far I could comfortably fly while keeping the drone in sight and controlling it purely through my phone.

The wind had other ideas though! 🤣

I took the drone out as far as I dared before deciding it was smarter to bring it straight back, but not before accidentally capturing this gorgeous reveal of Leazes Park lake with the Newcastle skyline rising into view behind it.

For a shot that wasn't planned and from someone who's still very much learning, I think it turned out surprisingly professional! 😅

What's the best accidental photo or video you've ever captured?

"The Ghosts of Leazes Lodge" Last Thursday, while out in Leazes Park, I spent some more time practising manual drone fly...
21/10/2026

"The Ghosts of Leazes Lodge"

Last Thursday, while out in Leazes Park, I spent some more time practising manual drone flying and captured this view of the old Keeper's Lodge.

I've always been fascinated by this building. Even though it's now abandoned, boarded up and showing the scars of time, there's still something undeniably beautiful about it. Looking at it, it's easy to imagine what it must have been like in its Victorian heyday when it served as the Head Gardener's Lodge, helping oversee Newcastle's oldest public park, which opened back in 1873. The lodge has stood here for well over a century and, despite years of neglect, it still adds so much character to the park.

There's something about old buildings like this. Once full of life, now left to nature, yet somehow still managing to tell a story.
Perfect spooky season vibes... but also a reminder that beauty doesn't disappear just because something gets old.

If this old lodge could tell its story, what do you think would be the most interesting thing it has witnessed over the years?

19/10/2026

"STRANGE SIGHTING AT LEAZES PARK"

While out at Leazes Park with Leah last month, I was working on some more drone practice and filming what was supposed to be a simple follow-me shot.
A straightforward exercise. Nice and sensible.

Unfortunately, my imagination had other plans.
As the drone followed behind, I started wondering what the footage would look like if something mysterious was pursuing me through the park.

One dramatic glance over the shoulder became a cautious retreat. The cautious retreat became a sprint. The sprint became full-blown panic.
Before I knew it, a routine practice flight had turned into a low-budget horror film.

Witness reports describe:
✅ Suspicious aerial activity
✅ Erratic running
✅ Poor decision-making under pressure
✅ Multiple attempts to escape
✅ An ending that experts are calling "not ideal"

After reviewing the evidence, investigators concluded that the unidentified flying object was, in fact, my own drone.

Case closed. 🎃

On a scale of 1 to "pretending an invisible monster is chasing you through a park", how far do you go for Halloween? 🤣

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