Steve Palmer

I am Batman! Well, not quite, but a Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) drying its wings at Tatton Mere Camera: Sony A7RV Lens: Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS + Sony 2x Converter Settings: ISO 320 | f/ 5.6| 1/2000s

That concludes this week’s diversion from the normal stuff I broadcast Well worth a visit if anybody’s thinking of going and I certainly intend to go back (with a wider lens!) Camera: Sony A7RV Lens: Sony 24mm-105mm F4 G

I still think the British Rail Double Arrow logo is a genius of design, made in 1965. And soon it will be back on trains. Interestingly it’s always been on paper tickets since 1965 Camera: Sony A7RV Lens: Sony 24mm-105mm F4 G

The Cathedral was somewhat covered in scaffolding outside so didn’t get as much light as I’d hoped for but still an amazing building. Can you imagine what the ordinary folk thought of such a huge building in the 1400’s Camera: Sony A7RV Lens: Sony 24mm-105mm F4 G

Steam power and the railways gave a massive economic, social, and industrial boost to the UK, sparking a period in the 19th century often referred to as "Railway Mania. Camera: Sony A7RV Lens: Sony 24mm-105mm F4 G

So the winner for #sharemondays2026 this week is @dammo.bsky.social with this striking image of a sappling. Congratulations enjoy judging next week!

My turn to judge #sharemondays2026 this week whilst I'm in the Dolomites. Some great images this week but these are my shortlisted ones. Winner will be posted later. Well done to those shortlisted! @dammo.bsky.social @sophiecarr.bsky.social @mickh5.bsky.social @stevepalmer.photography

Went to York just over a month ago and had a wander around the Cathedral and Railway Museum. Bit of a change from what I usually shoot but hey, need to change it up sometimes Camera: Sony A7RV Lens: Sony 24mm-105mm F4 G

Deer Rut, Tatton Park #sharemondays2026

The Golden Goose; well not quite but the male Mallard looked somewhat dapper as it hit then pool of light and mist Camera: Pentax K1 Lens: Pentax 300mm f4 Settings: ISO 1600 | f/5.6 | 1/400s

Four little ducks make their way across the misty lake that is at the centre of Lindow Common SSSI Camera: Pentax K5II Lens: Tamron70-200mm 2.8 Settings: ISO 1600 | f/8 | 1/2000s

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One of the misty quack shots as two Mallards float across the early sunrise scene Camera: Pentax K5II Lens: Tamron70-200mm 2.8 Settings: ISO 1600 | f/8 | 1/2000s

forgot to tag #sharemondays2026 I could have easily had a shortlist of 10 and its difficult getting it down to 4, but here goes in no particular order. Jonny @supergios.bsky.social Dylan @dylannardini.com Matt @theworldofmattp.bsky.social Grant @bulloch.photography winner later.

A couple of Canadas Geese chilling on the misty lake at Lindow Common SSSI. You don’t always have to zoom in all the way to tell a story Camera: Sony A7R3 Lens: Sony 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 G Settings: ISO 1600 | f/8 | 1/400s

Some “small in the frame” shots this week. I think it’s good to show the subject in its wider environment. Shot at Lindow Common SSSI of a Great Crested Grebe Camera: Sony A7R3 Lens: Sony 200-600mm f5.6-6.3 G Settings: ISO 640 | f/8 | 1/2000s

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Last of the Hothouse series for now Shot on Pentax K1 + Pentax 28-105mm and Tamron SP 70-200mm Macro

More from the Hothouse series I did. No AI was involved and all done in camera and edited in Adobe Camera Raw. Shot on Pentax K1 + Pentax 28-105mm and Tamron SP 70-200mm Macro

Hopefully will get back down and have another go and see what has changed. Would you like to see these in a book? Let me know Shot on Pentax K1 + Pentax 28-105mm and Tamron SP 70-200mm Macro

My choice for this week's #sharemondays2026 Well done to @geoff-franklin.bsky.social I never imagined for a minute I'd be choosing an icm shot but Geoff's image grabbed me from the first viewing. Over to you for next week Geoff.

It was fascinating to see all the textures and colours crammed up against the glass. Plus, things had made trails in the dirty glass Shot on Pentax K1 + Pentax 28-105mm and Tamron SP 70-200mm Macro

What a tricky job! In the end I've whittled things down to these 4 bold and striking images as my top picks for this weeks #sharemondays2026 Well done to @daleharvey.bsky.social @dutchnewchurch.bsky.social @iceniphoto.bsky.social @geoff-franklin.bsky.social I'll choose the winner later today.

Thought I’d show you some images from the Hothouse series. All shot outside the glasshouse looking in at all the details. Should I do a book? Let me know what you think Shot on Pentax K1 + Pentax 28-105mm and Tamron SP 70-200mm Macro

Seems Autumn has arrived #sharemondays2026

Pola 2425 Last of the Pola Project this week and I may post some of the Hothouse images next week for peeps that haven't seen them before. Pentax K1+Tamron 70-200mm

Pola 2422 Pola 2422 It was a bit of a goldmine for all the colours and textures of the plants pressed up against the steamed up glass. Let us know if you think I should look at getting a book together Pentax K1+Tamron 70-200mm

Pola 2419 The Hothouse is closed at the moment so next year I think I'll go down and see what it looks like. Fingers crossed it still looks as good Pentax K1+Tamron 70-200mm

Pola 2410 These images are part of a collection I took outside a plant Hothouse, capturing the colours and textures against the glass. I then took sections and used a polaroid frame in Photoshop Shot on as Pentax K1+Tamron 70-200mm

My #ShareMondays2026 winner this week is @ian-mcc.bsky.social for this superbly seen, envisaged and made image all about the graphic lines and contrasts of dark and light. Magic! It was an image that stopped me immediately on seeing it! Congrats Ian, and I hope you enjoy judging next week 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

My Top 4 for #ShareMondays2026 are: @dmrippin.bsky.social @dutchnewchurch.bsky.social @ian-mcc.bsky.social @ronm123photo.bsky.social A really tough one narrowing down from a superb selection put forward this week. All very different but I’ve tried to go with ones that moved me in some way.

Pola 2335 These are taken from the Pola Project I did some time ago when I did the Hothouse series of images. Never did get to make them into a book, should I now? Shot on Pentax K1+Tamron70-200mm

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Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) Not often do I see the wings outstretched, here after a long dive Camera: Sony A7RV Lens: Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS + Sony 2x Converter Settings: ISO 500| f/5.6 | 1/500s

Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) Gliding between light and shadow and the swirling mist Camera: Sony A7RV Lens: Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS + Sony 2x Converter Settings: ISO 800| f/5.6 | 1/1600s

Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) The rather sad scene of the lonely Grebe calling for a mate that never turned up ☹ Camera: Sony A7RV Lens: Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS + Sony 2x Converter Settings: ISO 1000| f/ 5.6| 1/1250s

My Top 4 for #ShareMondays2026 are: Lizzie @ledarville.bsky.social RK @rkphotographic.bsky.social Jonny @supergios.bsky.social Dammo @dammo.bsky.social I’ve put my comments in the Alt text for each image and I hope you’ll all read them 😊 I’ll announce my winner tomorrow but well done all 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) Preening on Lindow Commons Black Lake surround by the early morning mist Camera: Sony A7RV Lens: Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS + Sony 2x Converter Settings: ISO 1600 | f/5.6 | 1/1600s

Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) Sadly, this year the Grebes mate did not turn up and it spent a few lonely months here, eventually giving up and leaving ☹ Camera: Sony A7RV Lens: Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS + Sony 2x Converter Settings: ISO 1000 | f/5.6 | 1/800s

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Common reed (Phragmites australis) The plant is frequently used in environmental engineering for wastewater treatment via Phytodepuration, using plants to clean contaminated water Camera: Sony A7RIII Lens: Sony 70-200mm f4 Settings: ISO 400 | f/4| 1/4000s Subject: Common reed (Phragmites australis)

Having more time to think about it has not made the decision any easier. Congratulations to @sarahlonges.bsky.social for winning this week's #ShareMondays2026. There really is nothing I can find to fault about this magnificent image.

Common reed (Phragmites australis) While individual stems live for only 5 to 8 years, the underground clone network can live for up to 1,000 years. Camera: Sony A7RIII Lens: Sony 200-600mm f5.6-6.3 G Settings: ISO 1000 | f/6.3| 1/4000s Subject: Common reed (Phragmites australis)

Common reed (Phragmites australis) A single stand of common reeds is often made up entirely of identical clones connected by tough underground stems called rhizomes (creeping root-like stems) Camera: Sony A7RIII Lens: Sony 200-600mm f5.6-6.3 G Settings: ISO 640 | f/ 6.3| 1/250s

I wish I could have produced a 'top 12' or even 'top 8' list. That would have been much easier. With apologies to those I have not included, and congratulations to: @geoff-franklin.bsky.social @davideberlin.bsky.social @sarahlonges.bsky.social @ronm123photo.bsky.social #ShareMondays2026 Last 4

Common reed (Phragmites australis) is the tallest non-woody native plant in the British Isles, growing up to 4 meters (13 feet) tall. Shot at Lindow Common SSSI Camera: Sony A7RIII Lens: Sony 200-600mm f5.6-6.3 G Settings: ISO 640 | f/6.3 | 1/320s Subject: Common reed (Phragmites australis)

Common reed (Phragmites australis) is one of the most widely distributed flowering plants on Earth, found on every continent except Antarctica. This was shot on my local patch as the sun was rising Camera: Sony A7RIII Lens: Sony 200-600mm f5.6-6.3 G Settings: ISO 640 | f/6.3 | 1/250s

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A whole bunch of nettles caught in the early morning sun. #nature Camera: Pentax K5II Lens: Pentax 100mm Macro Settings: ISO 100| f/2.8| 1/320s Subject: Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)

This, would you believe, is a wildflower meadow sat on top of a former council dump. It is now a nature reserve called Newgate Nature Reserve. #nature Camera: Sony A7RV Lens: Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS + Sony 2x Converter Settings: ISO 1600 | f/ 5.6| 1/3200s