Neodymium Reeds and Turquoise Marlins @chihulystudio @kewgardens Kew Gardens, London #neodymiumreedsandturquoisemarlins #chihuly #dalechihuly #glass #sculpture #glasssculpture #purple #turqouise #kew #gardens #kewgardens #royalbotanicalgardens #london #england #uk #unitedkingdom #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #canon #tamron #bethmaryphotography
This is a reflection in the perfectly still lily pond Kew Gardens, London #reflection #reflections #lilypond #pond #kewgardens #kew #gardens #royalbotanicalgardens #chihuly #dalechihuly #chihulyglass #glass #sculpture #glasssculpture #london #england #uk #unitedkingdom #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #canon #tamron #bethmaryphotography @chihulystudio @kewgardens
I see a giant red hot poker - @chihulystudio glass scupture at @kewgardens, London. #redhotpoker #red #yellow #glass #sculpture #glasssculpture #chihuly #dalechihuly #chihulyglass #silhouette #sun #trees #kewgardens #royalbotanicalgardens #kew #gardens #london #england #uk #unitedkingdom #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #canon #tamron #bethmaryphotography
Enjoying the @chihulystudio glass sculptures in the calm of the gardens, with the Heathrow flight path almost directly above reminding you that you are still in London. Kew Gardens, London. #kewgardens #royalbotanicalgardens #kew #gardens #chihuly #dalechihuly #yellow #glass #scultpure #glasssculpture #plane #planespotting #flightpath #heathrow #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #canon #tamron #bethmaryphotography
Inside the glass house. Kew Gardens, London. #kewgardens #royalbotanicalgardens #kew #gardens #glasshouse #greenhouse #glass #scultpure #hanging #art #chihuly #dalechihuly #nature #naturephotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #canon #tamron #bethmaryphotography
The low winter sun backlighting this beautiful sculpture, turning it golden. Kew Gardens, London. #kewgardens #royalbotanicalgardens #chihuly #dalechihuly #glass #glasssculpture #sun #backlight #london #england #uk #unitedkingdom #europe #travel #wanderlust #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #canon #tamron #bethmaryphotography
I'm starting a mini series on the mesmerising glass sculptures by @chihulystudio at @kewgardens, which I visited on the final day of the exhibition. Kew Gardens, London #kewgardens #royalbotanicalgardens #london #england #uk #unitedkingdom #europe #chihuly #dalechihuly #glass #sculptures #blue #exhibition #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #canon #bethmaryphotography
Fountains by Floodlight Fountains Abbey, England #fountainsabbey #fountainsbyfloodlight #abbey #illumination #history #heritage #architecture #arches #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #canon #night #nightphotography #bethmaryphotography @nationaltrust @ntfountainsabbey
Fountains by Floodlight Fountains Abbey, England #fountainsabbey #fountainsbyfloodlight #abbey #illuminatedabbey #illumination #history #heritage #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #canon #dslr #bethmaryphotography @nationaltrust @ntfountainsabbey @northyorkmoors
The stunning Fountains by Floodlight @nationaltrust @ntfountainsabbey @northyorkmoors #fountainsabbey #fountainsbyfloodlight #nationaltrust #floodlights #illumination #dark #night #nightphotography #reflection #reflectionphotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #canon #dslr #bethmaryphotography
Reflections of Steetley Pier Hartlepool, Teesside #steetleypier #hartlepool #teesside #england #uk #unitedkingdom #longexposure #reflection #reflections #beach #coast #shore #filter #photographer #photography #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #canon #dslr #bethmaryphotography #ukshots @uk.shots @teessidelive @enjoyteesvalley
A dreary day at Steetley Pier Hartlepool, Teesside #steetleypier #longexposure #dreary #dull #hartlepool #teesside #england #uk #unitedkingdom #pier #beach #shore #coast #reflection #reflections #reflectionphotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #canon #dslr #bethmaryphotography
The peaceful, secluded Summerhill Force Bowlees, Teesdale #summerhillforce #bowlees #teesdale #teesside #england #uk #unitedkingdom #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #waterfall #forest #woods #river #stream #canon #dslr #bethmaryphotography @teessidelive @enjoyteesvalley
The thundering Tees High Force Teesdale, England #teeshighforce #highforce #teesdale #teesside #england #uk #unitedkingdom #waterfall #longexposure #river #trees #nature #naturephotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #canon #dslr #bethmaryphotography @teessidelive @enjoyteesvalley
Tees High Force Teesdale, England #teeshighforce #highforce #waterfall #teesdale #teesside #england #uk #unitedkingdom #crystalball #crystalballphotography #colourpop #blackandwhite #bandw #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #canon #dslr #bethmaryphotography @enjoyteesvalley @uk.shots @enjoyteesside @teessidelive
A bunch of daffodils grows through what was once a doorway into one of the monk's cells. Mount Grace Priory, North Yorkshire #mountgracepriory #northyorkshire #england #uk #unitedkingdom #flowers #flowersofinstagram #daffodils #yellow #doorway #priory #englishheritage #history #historic #heritage #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #canon #bethmaryphotography @englishheritage @northyorkmoors
A view of the church at Mount Grace Priory North Yorkshire, England #mountgracepriory #church #chapel #arch #history #heritage #englishheritage #historic #priory #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #canon #dslr #bethmaryphotography @englishheritage @northyorkmoors
Mount Grace Priory North Yorkshire, England #mountgracepriory #priory #ruins #englishheritage #history #heritage #northyorkmoors #northyorkshire #england #uk #unitedkingdom #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #canon #bethmaryphotography @englishheritage @northyorkmoors @enjoyteesvalley
Daffodils at Mount Grace Priory #daffodils #flowers #mountgracepriory #priory #englishheritage #crystalball #crystalballphotography #northyorkshire #england #uk #unitedkingdom #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #naturephotography #dslr #canon #bethmaryphotography @englishheritage @northyorkmoors @enjoyteesvalley
The imposing ruin of @nationaltrust Gibside appearing through the trees #gibside #england #uk #unitedkingdom #nationaltrust #history #historic #architecture #ruin #trees #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #canon #bethmaryphotography
A blanket of daffodils through the doorway @nationaltrust Acorn Bank #daffodils #flowers #doorway #gateway #orchard #nationaltrust #acornbank #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #canon #bethmaryphotography
The view out over the valley from the old main hall of Bolsover Castle Bolsover, Derbyshire #bolsover #bolsovercastle #window #view #valley #clouds #bluesky #derbyshire #england #uk #unitedkingdom #englishheritage #history #heritage #photography #photographer #amateurphotographer #amateurphotography #iphone #iphonephotography #bethmaryphotography @englishheritage
Bolsover Castle, built in the 17th century on the ruins of a 12th century medieval castle. It is now under the care of English Heritage. Bolsover, Derbyshire #bolsover #bolsovercastle #englishheritage #history #heritage #castle #castlegram #historical #historicalplaces #arch #architecture #photography #photographer #amateurphotographer #amateurphotography #dslr #canon #bethmaryphotography @englishheritage
The Knife Angel - standing 27 feet tall, it is made up of 100,000 knives taken off the streets Middlesbrough, Teesside #knifeangel #knifeangelmiddlesbrough #knives #knifeamnesty #sculpture #metalwork #middlesbrough #teesside #england #uk #unitedkingdom #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #canon #bethmaryphotography
A string trio entertains the crowds before the illuminated Rievaulx Abbey Rievaulx, North Yorkshire #stringtrio #rievaulx #rievaulxabbey #illuminatingrievaulx #illuminatedabbey #abbey #ruins #history #heritage #englishheritage #illumination #lights #colour #magical #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #canon #bethmaryphotography @englishheritage @northyorkmoors
Illuminating Rievaulx Abbey, with the Museum of the Moon visible in the centre Rievaulx, North Yorkshire #rievaulx #rievaulxabbey #illuminatingrievaulx #museumofthemoon #abbey #ruins #englishheritage #history #heritage #architecture #illuminations #lights #colour #moon #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #canon #bethmaryphotography @englishheritage @northyorkmoors @museumofthemoon
Illuminating Rievaulx Abbey #rievaulx #rievaulxabbey #abbey #englishheritage #illuminatingrievaulx #history #heritage #ruins #illuminations #lights #night #nightphotography #northyorkmoors #northyorkshire #yorkshire #england #uk #unitedkingdom #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #canon #bethmaryphotography @englishheritage @northyorkmoors
Illuminating Rievaulx Abbey, with the captivating Museum of the Moon as it's centrepiece Rievaulx, North Yorkshire #rievaulx #rievaulxabbey #rievaulxabbeyillumination #illuminatingrievaulx #museumofthemoon #northyorkmoors #northyorkshire #yorkshire #englishheritage #history #heritage #architecture #ruins #abbey #illuminations #lights #colour #color #moon #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #canon #photooftheday #bethmaryphotography @englishheritage @museumofthemoon @northyorkmoors
The captivating Upper Wli Falls, the tallest waterfall in West Africa Volta, Ghana #wli #wlifalls #hohoe #volta #ghana #africa #westafrica #waterfall #luscious #trees #longexposure #travel #travelphotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
The stunning, luscious Wli Falls - the tallest waterfall in West Africa Hohoe, Ghana #wlifalls #waterfall #wli #hohoe #volta #ghana #africa #westafrica #longexposure #travel #travelphotography #wanderlust #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
A tiny, translucent mushroom grows in the rugged back of a tree Kpando, Ghana #mushroom #bark #tree #hidden #macro #kpando #ghana #africa #travel #travelphotography #wanderlust #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #nature #naturephotography #dslr #bethmaryphotography
Grasshopper in Ghana colours 🇬🇠#grasshopper #red #yellow #green #black #ghanacolours #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #macro #insect #insects #insectsofinstagram #travel #wanderlust #travelphotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
Fishing boats in the shores of Lake Volta, the largest artificial reservoir in the world based on surface area. It is held behind the Akosombo Dam, which generates much of Ghana's electricity. Lake Volta, Ghana #lakevolta #volta #voltaregion #ghana #africa #reservoir #manmade #akosombodam #fishing #boats #lakeside #shore #shoreline #travel #wanderlust #travelphotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
On the last day of term, the kids are sent out with machetes to do groundwork in the school playing field Kpando, Ghana #kpando #ghana #africa #school #schoolchildren #machete #playingfield #schoolwork #lastdayofschool #travel #wanderlust #travelphotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #bethmaryphotography
Large Atlantic waves crash onto the to rocks at Cape Coast, Ghana #atlantic #ocean #sea #waves #crash #rocks #coast #shore #beach #water #capecoast #ghana #africa #travel #wanderlust #travelphotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
Walking through The Door of No Return now is a strikingly different experience - so much life and colour Cape Coast, Ghana #doorofnoreturn #capecoastcastle #slavefort #life #colour #fishing #boats #flags #capecoast #ghana #africa #travel #wanderlust #travelphotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
Life on the outside of the slave fort Cape Coast, Ghana #capecoast #capecoastcastle #slavefort #life #capecoastbeach #beach #coast #shore #sand #palmtrees #ghana #africa #travel #wanderlust #travelphotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
Cape Coast Castle, a former slave fort. It is one of about 40 such "castles" built on the Gold Coast of West Africa by European traders. #capecoastcastle #slavefort #goldcoast #westafrica #capecoast #ghana #africa #travel #travelphotography #wanderlust #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
A delicate dragonfly Kakum, Ghana #dragonfly #delicate #wings #kakum #kakumnationalpark #kumasi #ghana #africa #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #travel #wanderlust #travelphotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #macro #closeup #bethmaryphotography
The aerial walkway, in the treetops of Kakum National Park Kumasi, Ghana #aerialwalkway #treetops #kakum #kakumnationalpark #ghana #africa #trees #walkway #ropebridge #green #travel #travelphotography #wanderlust #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
The outline of Cape Coast Castle, an old slave fort, jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean at sunrise Cape Coast, Ghana #capecoast #capecoastcastle #beach #coast #shore #atlantic #ocean #sea #sunrise #sun #ghana #africa #travel #wanderlust #travelphotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
A young family sell plantain chips on the beach to the crowds gathered for President Obama's state visit Cape Coast, Ghana #young #family #plantain #plantainchips #beach #coast #shore #sand #sea #atlantic #ocean #presidentobama #president #obama #statevisit #capecoast #ghana #africa #travel #wanderlust #travelphotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
An armed guard stalks the shore on the day of President Obama's visit to Cape Coast, Ghana #armedguard #beach #shore #coast #palmtrees #sand #obama #president #presidentialvisit #officialvisit #capecoast #ghana #africa #travel #wanderlust #travelphotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
Homes by the harbour Busua, Ghana #busua #ghana #africa #home #huts #wood #fire #smoke #woodsmoke #harbour #mud #rainyseason #travel #wanderlust #travelphotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
Bath time Busua, Ghana #busua #ghana #africa #birdbath #bathtime #bird #birds #birdwatching #birdsofinstagram #water #puddle #rainyseason #travel #travelphotography #wanderlust #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
A kingfisher splashes some water off its foot on a rainy day Busua, Ghana #busua #ghana #africa #kingfisher #bird #birdsofinstagram #birdwatching #splash #water #rain #aerial #blue #travel #travelphotography #wanderlust #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
Surfing the Atlantic waves Busua, Ghana #surf #surfing #atlantic #ocean #sea #waves #beach #coast #shore #busua #ghana #africa #travel #travelphotography #wanderlust #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
A load of sticks for the fire, early one hazy morning Busua, Ghana #busua #ghana #africa #beach #shore #coast #atlantic #ocean #sea #sticks #fire #hazy #morning #travel #wanderlust #travelphotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
A pensive moment Busua, Ghana #busua #ghana #africa #pensive #moment #boat #beach #coast #shore #atlantic #ocean #sea #desaturated #african #child #reflection #travel #travelphotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #wanderlust #dslr #bethmaryphotography
Two boys shelter from the rain, observing as others enjoy bodyboarding in the warm Atlantic Busua, Ghana #busua #ghana #africa #umbrella #bodyboarding #atlantic #ocean #sea #beach #coast #shore #blackandwhite #colourpop #rainyseason #travel #travelphotography #wanderlust #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
Early morning net fishing Busua, Ghana #netfishing #fishing #sea #ocean #atlantic #beach #coast #shore #busua #ghana #africa #travel #travelphotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #local #survival #net #wanderlust #dslr #bethmaryphotography
A small fishing boat battles the waves on its way out to sea Busua, Ghana #fishing #boat #waves #sea #atlantic #ocean #beach #coast #shore #abokwaisland #busua #ghana #africa #travel #wanderlust #travelphotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
An uninspiring sunrise one grey, cloudy day Busua, Ghana #sunrise #grey #cloudy #rainyseason #tropical #palmtrees #boats #beach #shore #coast #atlantic #ocean #sea #busua #ghana #africa #travel #travelphotography #wanderlust #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
A lantern-lit meal by the ocean Akwidaa, Ghana #akwidaa #ghana #africa #meal #beach #shore #coast #atlantic #ocean #travel #travelphotography #wanderlust #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography #lantern #candlelight
A pair of vultures dry their wings in the sun after a downpour Busua, Ghana #vulture #dry #wings #sun #downpour #rain #rainyseason #birds #birdsofinstagram #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #scavenger #vultures #travel #travelphotography #wanderlust #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
The driving rain of a tropical rainy season blurring the edges of the huts that are called home Busua, Ghana #rain #rainyseason #tropical #busua #ghana #africa #huts #home #travel #travelphotography #wanderlust #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #african #ghanaian #dslr #bethmaryphotography
Bird on a wire Busua, Ghana #busua #ghana #africa #african #bird #birdonawire #birds #birdsofinstagram #birdwatching #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
One of the many small lizards that live alongside people Busua, Ghana #lizard #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #busua #ghana #africa #african #travel #travelphotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
Ghanaian garden birds are a little more colourful than your standard British versions Busua, Ghana #busua #ghana #africa #birds #birdsofinstagram #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #animals #animalsofinstagram #yellow #gardenbirds #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #travel #travelphotography #wanderlust #dslr #bethmaryphotography
The early morning sun setting the sea alight Busua, Ghana #sunrise #sea #atlantic #ocean #busua #ghana #africa #coast #shore #beach #busuabeach #palmtrees #waves #travel #travelphotography #wanderlust #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
Sleeping innocence. This woman lived in Axim slave fort with her children and several other struggling families. She kindly gave us a tour of the fort which, needless to say, was a sobering experience. #axim #aximslavefort #colonialhistory #ghana #africa #african #sleeping #baby #tour #travel #wanderlust #travelphotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
Fishing boats coming back into harbour for the night Axim, Ghana #fishing #boats #axim #aximfort #hometime #coast #atlantic #ocean #sea #shore #ghana #africa #african #palmtrees #travel #wanderlust #travelphotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
Footsteps in the sand Busua, Ghana #footsteps #sand #beach #atlantic #ocean #sea #busua #busuabeach #ghana #africa #travel #travelphotography #wanderlust #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
Toucan on a tree branch Busua, Ghana #toucan #tree #busua #ghana #africa #bird #birds #birdsofinstagram #birdwatching #birdphotography #african #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #travel #travelphotography #wanderlust #dslr #bethmaryphotography
Carrying a load along Busua Beach Busua, Ghana #busua #busuabeach #ghana #africa #african #beach #atlantic #ocean #sand #walk #travel #travelphotography #wanderlust #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
The smoke that thunders Victoria Falls, Zambia #mosioatunya #thesmokethatthunders #victoriafalls #vicfalls #waterfall #zambezi #zambeziriver #zambia #africa #african #safari #travel #travelphotography #wanderlust #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
Victoria Falls from the air - it is known locally as Mosi oa Tunya, or the smoke that thunders. It is the largest waterfall in the world during wet season, and one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. Zambia #mosioatunya #victoriafalls #vicfalls #waterfall #helicopter #helicopterride #thesmokethatthunders #zambia #africa #african #zambezi #zambeziriver #travel #travelphotography #wanderlust #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
A small boat moored beside a pier as the sun sinks down over Lake Malawi #lakemalawi #malawi #africa #african #africansunset #sunset #whatasunset #travel #wanderlust #lake #water #sun #boat #pier #travelphotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
A pleasure yacht sails by before a beautiful African sunset Zanzibar, Tanzania #sunset #whatasunset #indianocean #yacht #sailing #sun #sunrays #paradise #zanzibar #zanzibarisland #tanzania #africa #african #africansunset #travel #travelphotography #wanderlust #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
A memorial to the slaves, a vital and terrible part of the history of Africa Zanzibar, Tanzania #zanzibar #zanzibarisland #tanzania #memorial #slave #slavery #slavetrade #africa #african #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography
The almost perfect symmetry of the hippo pool Ngorogoro Crater, Tanzania #hippo #hippopotamus #hippopool #ngorogorocrater #tanzania #africa #african #animal #animals #animalsofinstagram #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #travel #travelphotography #wanderlust #bethmaryphotography
A lone bird stands guard over a stream running through the base of the Ngorogoro Crater one hazy morning Ngorogoro Crater, Tanzania #ngorogorocrater #tanzania #africa #african #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #bird #birds #birdsofinstagram #stream #crater #safari #safariafrica #travel #travelphotography #wanderlust #photography #photographer #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #dslr #bethmaryphotography