Chris Cookman Photography
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Taking and sharing photos (mainly) in and around Matlock and the Peak District.
An experiment: Sunburst trees in black and white 30th May 2026
#blackandwhite
#padleygorge
#peakdistrict
#nationaltrust
#canon750d
2 days ago
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The really rather beautiful Padley Gorge 30th May 2026
#padleygorge
#nationaltrust
#peakdistrictnationalpark
#canon750d
2 days ago
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Geranium (macro) 29th May 2026
#geranium
#macro
#matlock
#canon750d
3 days ago
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Sunrays over Matlock 28th May 2026
#sunrays
#matlock
#GooglePixel10ProXL
#teampixel
4 days ago
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Pretty in purple 28th May 2026
#Matlock
#bee
#hillside
#GooglePixel10ProXL
#teampixel
4 days ago
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A walk along the riverside on a sunny day 28th May 2026 So many shades of green
#riverderwent
#trees
#Matlock
#GooglePixel10ProXL
#teampixel
4 days ago
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"Jackdaw" Moon 27th May 2026
#jackdaw
#moon
#matlock
#canon750d
5 days ago
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Roadside flowers 27th May 2026
#flowers
#railings
#matlock
#GooglePixel10ProXL
#teampixel
5 days ago
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Tonight's 'lumpy' clouds over Matlock 9pm 26th May 2026
#clouds
#matlock
#weathervane
#GooglePixel10ProXL
#teampixel
6 days ago
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When you're waiting for the food delivery to arrive... [Photos a bit grainy as they're zoomed in and taken through a window.]
#wensley
#peakdistrictnationalpark
#bluetit
#GooglePixel10ProXL
#teampixel
6 days ago
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Gulls of Whitby They may be after your lunch, but they can be quite humorously photogenic. May 2026 Canon 750D
6 days ago
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Ana Cross (part 2) I think that the rainbow clouds are something to do with the way the phone 'saw' things. North York Moors Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
9 days ago
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A couple of birds of the North York Moors Grouse and Lapwing The Lapwing was very cross with us walking along the path near to where - I assume - its nesting area was. Near Ana Cross, North York Moors Canon 750D
9 days ago
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Ana Cross (part 1) North York Moors Canon 750D
9 days ago
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Gannets at Bempton
#gannets
#rspbbempton
#canon750d
9 days ago
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The Puffin's neighbours having a not-very quiet "discussion". RSPB Bempton Cliffs Canon 750D
10 days ago
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We saw _a_ Puffin at Bempton Cliffs. I may have got a bit carried away taking photos of it. According to one of the RSPB staff, in the last couple of years, a few puffins have started nesting under the Gannets. See if you can spot the puffin in the last photo.
10 days ago
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One dandelion, three differenyt views 17th May 2026
#macro
#dandelion
#matlock
#canon750d
15 days ago
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Sutton Scarsdale Hall - from above 16th May 2026 Drone photos of Sutton Scarsdale Hall
#suttonscarsdalehall
#englishheritage
#drone
#dronephotography
#djimini3
16 days ago
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Sutton Scarsdale Hall - from the ground 16th May 2026
#suttonscarsdalehall
#englishheritage
#canon750d
#sunburst
16 days ago
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Beauty is in both the large and the _small_ (this post) views 15th May 2026
#matlock
#googlepixel10proxl
#teampixel
17 days ago
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Beauty is in both the _large_ (this post) and the small views 15th May 2026
#matlock
#googlepixel10proxl
#teampixel
17 days ago
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River Derwent 15th May 2026
#river
#riverderwent
#matlock
#googlepixel10proxl
#teampixel
17 days ago
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Goldcrest 15th May 2026 Not the sharpest photos, but not bad given how tiny Goldcrests are.
#goldcrest
#Matlock
#googlepixel10proxl
#teampixel
#birds
17 days ago
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Tiny pink-y purple-y flowers 13th May 2026
#flowers
#Matlock
#macro
#googlepixel10proxl
#teampixel
19 days ago
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Monday sunset 11th May 2026 After a rather grey, wet start, Monday ended with a lovely sunset, with the sun peeking out from under the clouds shortly before it set.
#sunset
#matlock
#canon750d
#djimini3
#drone
21 days ago
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Sunday Sunset 10th May 2026 The macro photo of the sunset through a hole in a leaf was taken with my phone.
#sunset
#cavendishplayingfields
#matlock
#canon750d
#googlepixel10proxl
22 days ago
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The Crooked Spire 9th May 2026
#Chesterfield
#churchofstmaryandallsaints
#tulips
#googlepixel10proxl
#teampixel
23 days ago
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Blackbird on a wire 8th May 2026
#blackbird
#matlock
#googlepixel10proxl
#teampixel
24 days ago
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Relaxing at the river's edge 8th May 2026 Enjoy the calming sounds of nature.
#video
#matlock
#googlepixel10proxl
#teampixel
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24 days ago
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Shades of green 8th May 2026 Green is the easiest colour for our eyes to process and we can see more shades of green than any other colour.
#leaves
#matlock
#googlepixel10proxl
#teampixel
#wildgarlic
24 days ago
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Focussing on the flora in the foreground 7th & 8th May 2026
#bridge
#matlock
#googlepixel10proxl
#teampixel
#castle
24 days ago
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More crepuscular rays over Matlock 7th May 2026
#Crepuscularrays
#matlock
#chimneys
#googlepixel10proxl
#teampixel
25 days ago
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Purple and green - the current colours of the park 6th May 2026
#hallleyspark
#matlock
#googlepixel10proxl
#teampixel
26 days ago
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Isn't Matlock is beautifully green at the moment? 6th May 2026
#matlock
#googlepixel10proxl
#teampixel
#spring
26 days ago
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Iris catching the early morning sun 6th May 2026
#iris
#flower
#Matlock
#googlepixel10proxl
#teampixel
26 days ago
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R2D2 takes a break from fighting for the Rebel Alliance and enjoys the views over Ladybower February 2026 Happy Star Wars Day to all those who celebrate. May the Fourth be with you.
#ladybowerreservoir
#peakdistrict
#googlepixel10proxl
#teampixel
29 days ago
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Whitworth Park, by drone 2nd May 2026
#whitworthpark
#darleydale
#drone
#djimini3
about 1 month ago
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Peak District wildlife 2nd May 2026
#sheep
#lamb
#pheasant
#peakdistrict
#canon750d
about 1 month ago
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Chatsworth Weir and a heron 2nd May 2026
#weir
#heron
#chatsworthestate
#canon750d
#PeakDistrict
about 1 month ago
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Three different views of Handley Lane, nr Bakewell, Peak District The trees were so dense in places that the car warned me that I hadn't turned the headlights on. 2nd May 2026
#PeakDistrict
#googlepixel10proxl
#teampixel
about 1 month ago
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Crepuscular rays over Matlock 1st May 2026
#Crepuscularrays
#matlock
#chimneys
#googlepixel10proxl
#teampixel
about 1 month ago
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Wild Garlic catching the sun 30th April 2026
#spring
#hallleyspark
#matlock
#googlepixel10proxl
#teampixel
about 1 month ago
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The spire and the railings (unedited) 30th April 2026 This is one of those 'how come I haven't spotted this before' views.
#spire
#matlock
#googlepixel10proxl
#teampixel
about 1 month ago
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Purple Park 30th April 2026
#riber
#hallleyspark
#matlock
#googlepixel10proxl
#teampixel
about 1 month ago
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Shining Canopy 29th April 2026 These beech (I think) leaves were almost glowing in today's late afternoon sun.
#leaves
#matlock
#DerbyshireCountyCouncil
#googlepixel10proxl
#teampixel
about 1 month ago
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Well, I suppose that's one way to catch a plane... 29th April 2026
#ladder
#contrail
#matlock
#googlepixel10proxl
#teampixel
about 1 month ago
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Less usual views of the Forth Bridges April 2026 Port Edgar Marina, South Queensferry Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (photos 1-3) / Canon 750D (photo 4)
about 1 month ago
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92% Moon 8:30pm 28th April 2026 Handheld photo
#moon
#matlock
#canon750d
about 1 month ago
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Nesting in a bike stand 25th April 2026 This sparrow seemed very happy flitting in and out of it's narrow metal tubular home.
#sparrow
#SouthQueensferry
#googlepixel10proxl
#teampixel
about 1 month ago
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