Nostr notes by Ash Qin 📷

In evening's glow, the station breathes, A sleek train waits, ...

2025-05-12T16:04:41Z

In evening's glow, the station breathes,
A sleek train waits, reflections gleam,
Shadows drift, lights softly guide,
A quiet hum where journeys hide.

#Urban #City #Street #Train #TrainStation #FrankfurtAmMain #Germany

thanks! That's considerable praise from someone with such ...

2025-05-01T11:12:59Z

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thanks! That's considerable praise from someone with such inspirational quotes. I really do be a fork, though! 😂

I just thought Mastodon was glitchy. "Soft blocking" ...

2025-04-29T17:25:20Z

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I just thought Mastodon was glitchy. "Soft blocking" doesn't show anything on my end other than the follow button isn't working. Don't worry; I won't persist now that I know it isn't a glitch.

I'm not a bot.

2025-04-29T17:21:27Z

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I'm not a bot.

sorry for not responding there, your notification got lost among ...

2025-04-18T10:55:46Z

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sorry for not responding there, your notification got lost among others.

That’s really amazing that we managed to discover each other over this. How long did you crew on her? I can imagine being an ice and weather observer would be really demanding work? Do you still work on boats?

I laughed really hard reading this, thank you! 💜

2025-02-07T12:58:24Z

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I laughed really hard reading this, thank you! 💜

sorry, I totally missed this among other notifications! Yeah, ...

2025-02-05T11:21:36Z

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sorry, I totally missed this among other notifications! Yeah, it’s one of my go to places!

haha, that's one way of looking at it. 😁

2025-01-09T09:29:10Z

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haha, that's one way of looking at it. 😁

thank you 💜

2025-01-09T09:27:53Z

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thank you 💜

very much so! It's so different from Northern Ireland! 💜

2025-01-06T13:23:11Z

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very much so! It's so different from Northern Ireland! 💜

I can’t compared, but I can relay that the local community here ...

2024-12-28T09:11:49Z

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I can’t compared, but I can relay that the local community here found a few nice abandoned places with many gaps to fly our drones through, freestyling is definitely not dead here! There are some quarries too where some are doing big dives too.

thank you 💜

2024-12-27T17:45:20Z

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thank you 💜

I don’t get much choice, Northern Ireland’s weather doesn’t ...

2024-12-26T21:35:38Z

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I don’t get much choice, Northern Ireland’s weather doesn’t care about forecasts 😂

My last attempt at waterproofing didn’t work too well unfortunately. 💔

thank you Herald, I totally appreciate the outside perspective. ...

2024-12-26T21:32:00Z

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thank you Herald, I totally appreciate the outside perspective. Sometimes I feel to close to what I’m working on to be objective.

Happy holidays and New Years!

thank you so much for the compliment, this is my first foray into ...

2024-12-26T00:59:22Z

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thank you so much for the compliment, this is my first foray into infrared photography. Happy Christmas!

thank you 💜

2024-12-26T00:57:56Z

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thank you 💜

would love to see a version more water resistant 💜

2024-12-26T00:57:19Z

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would love to see a version more water resistant 💜

that’s a fair interpretation 💜

2024-12-26T00:55:48Z

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that’s a fair interpretation 💜

thank you 💜 I personally wasn't trying to single out ...

2024-12-18T22:29:50Z

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thank you 💜

I personally wasn't trying to single out Primark, it was just a really good composition for the story I was trying to tell. 😁

The machinery has gone quiet, the lights extinguished, yet the ...

2024-12-18T22:26:08Z

The machinery has gone quiet, the lights extinguished, yet the people shuffle forward. Obedience a rhythm they can’t escape.

#Photography #Infared #InfraredPhotography #Street #Urban #Night

Infrared transforms the mundane into the surreal. The people walk ...

2024-12-17T18:44:00Z

Infrared transforms the mundane into the surreal. The people walk on, unaware they are being devoured by the heat of the system.

#Photography #Infared #InfraredPhotography #Street #Urban #Night

I had a friend that is a bit of a Linux wizard that kept ...

2024-11-21T09:42:33Z

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I had a friend that is a bit of a Linux wizard that kept insisting I should try it. So, I gave it a try and discovered this social is somewhat more raw, smaller than others, which to me meant there is an easier opportunity to form genuine connections with real people at a larger scale here than other socials.

My actual goal here is to make connections with cool people and eventually perhaps meet up with those in person at some point.

sure.

2024-11-19T17:30:14Z

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sure.

My only issue with the JRC-1000 is our screen is pretty dim and I ...

2024-11-18T15:21:22Z

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My only issue with the JRC-1000 is our screen is pretty dim and I really struggle to see. Boat came with a lot of other old not well functioning instruments.

I've mostly swapped out all my transducers and instrument displays for modern Raymarine and using Orca & Navionics tablet apps for our chartplotting.

In theory we could get a Quantum radar, connect it to the NMEA OneNet network we've got and the Orca app should be able to overlay it which means we'd have radar at the helm.

Because my fiance and I do a lot of solo sailing (one sails, the ...

2024-11-18T15:19:36Z

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Because my fiance and I do a lot of solo sailing (one sails, the other rests), anything that's only at the navdesk usually won't get used in my experience which is unfortunate.

I hear you! My sail boat has a old JRC-1000 radar on it and ...

2024-11-18T00:44:11Z

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I hear you! My sail boat has a old JRC-1000 radar on it and I'm really tempted to swap it out, the display is at the navdesk which I obviously can't use at the helm. 😅

Even with 90s technology, stuff like radar would have been on an ...

2024-11-18T00:42:15Z

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Even with 90s technology, stuff like radar would have been on an ugly LCD screen that someone had to use at the navdesk or plot where they were on a map using GPS coordinates and that was a pain even then!

thank you so much for your kind words 💜

2024-11-18T00:40:56Z

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thank you so much for your kind words 💜

The seas between #NorthernIreland and #RathlinIsland are known to ...

2024-11-15T16:16:03Z

The seas between #NorthernIreland and #RathlinIsland are known to be treacherous, poor visibility... I got to sample a bit of the idea when approaching Northern Ireland from Rathlin and the island was completely cloaked by fog, however as I got closer, some of the fog started rolling down the cliff and you could start distinguishing the land was there. Imagine if this wasn't optimal weather...

#Photography #Landscape #Seascape #Nature #Scenery #Fog #Cliffs

it was uplifting the photo! 😂

2024-11-15T14:54:49Z

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it was uplifting the photo! 😂

thank you! 💜

2024-11-15T14:54:12Z

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thank you! 💜

aw, thank you for the kind words 💜

2024-11-15T14:53:35Z

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aw, thank you for the kind words 💜

thank you 💜

2024-11-15T14:53:24Z

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thank you 💜

Amidst the hustle and bustle, taking a moment to pause and admire ...

2024-11-14T16:16:03Z

Amidst the hustle and bustle, taking a moment to pause and admire the wildflowers can bring warmth and tranquillity.

#Photography #NorthernIreland #Nature #Plants #Trees #Flowers #Wildflowers

is it possible that this is used as the grandfather of servo ...

2024-11-14T15:52:53Z

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is it possible that this is used as the grandfather of servo motors? I don't think it's used in the lighthouse for measuring magnetic fields.

from what I can tell this is used as part of the lighthouse that ...

2024-11-14T15:51:49Z

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from what I can tell this is used as part of the lighthouse that turns the reflector. I don't particularly understand what it actually does in this scenario.

#RathlinIsland's West #Lighthouse flux meter! I have no idea ...

2024-11-13T16:16:03Z

#RathlinIsland's West #Lighthouse flux meter! I have no idea what it does, but it looked cool. #Photography #StillLife

100% 💜

2024-11-13T14:14:31Z

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100% 💜

Demanding! They almost pushed me over trying to get me to pet ...

2024-11-13T14:14:03Z

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Demanding! They almost pushed me over trying to get me to pet them!

On the land where #Glenarm castle sits there are gardens, ...

2024-11-12T16:16:03Z

On the land where #Glenarm castle sits there are gardens, eateries and these two adorable #sheep ! When they noticed me walking by, they paused at first where I snapped this and then they came over and heavilly demanded to be petted and scratched. #Photography #Animals #NorthernIreland

Thank you 💜! I hope you have a great day too!

2024-11-12T10:56:40Z

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Thank you 💜!

I hope you have a great day too!

likewise! I really do like your choice of compositions in your ...

2024-11-12T09:45:18Z

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likewise! I really do like your choice of compositions in your work 💜

hey Sia, it’s been a while. I’ve had some family incidents ...

2024-11-12T09:38:40Z

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hey Sia, it’s been a while. I’ve had some family incidents I’ve had to focus on for a while but these are mostly resolved now. 💜

A shot of #Glenarm's #marina. Uniquely placed in a very ...

2024-11-11T16:16:03Z

A shot of #Glenarm's #marina. Uniquely placed in a very convinient point for stopping at when travelling between locations in #NorthernIreland, Scotland and Rathlin Island. #Photography #Boats #Nature #Plants #Trees #StillLife

glad you like it! 💜

2024-09-04T16:02:14Z

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glad you like it! 💜

you wouldn’t believe how cold my soup gets ! Thanks 💜

2024-09-02T19:25:17Z

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you wouldn’t believe how cold my soup gets !

Thanks 💜

thank you 💜

2024-09-02T15:54:32Z

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thank you 💜

really impressive and I'm still wrapping my head around the ...

2024-08-05T11:13:19Z

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really impressive and I'm still wrapping my head around the logistics of managing such an operation. It's hard enough managing a site on land, never mind at sea.

On average how long could a crew member expect to be working on her before returning to land?

really super massive and cool! 💜 How long would a normal ...

2024-08-01T09:09:29Z

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really super massive and cool! 💜

How long would a normal deployment of her be at sea? I can't imagine deploying something that huge for just a month alone.

Hee! 💜

2024-07-30T17:14:56Z

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Hee! 💜

I've been training for this, years of playing on the original ...

2024-07-26T15:16:05Z

I've been training for this, years of playing on the original Gameboy DMG-01 has prepared me for this day, I can read a barely visible #dotmatrix display.

This is a 90s #marine #radar system, very battery hungry and you have to sit at the navdesk to use it and call out information to the skipper.

#Photography #StillLife #Electronics #Sailing

Sailing next to #NorthernIreland on the #sea can feel mystical, ...

2024-07-24T15:16:05Z

Sailing next to #NorthernIreland on the #sea can feel mystical, the #clouds roll down the hills becoming #fog and cover above while seeing vehicles and people seemingly move on the coast look like they're trying to stop being enveloped by it.

#Photography #Landscape #Nature #Scenery

"No food or icecream inside please!" #sign I guess other ...

2024-07-19T15:16:04Z

"No food or icecream inside please!" #sign

I guess other 'non-food' treats are permitted at least!

Seen at #TheLighthousePottery #Portpatrick #Scotland #UnitedKingdom #Sign

#ThePortpatrickHotel is enormous and overlooks a good chunk of ...

2024-07-17T15:16:04Z

#ThePortpatrickHotel is enormous and overlooks a good chunk of #Portpatrick in #Scotland and their protected harbour. Boats commonly have to raft up with each other as there isn't sufficient dedicated room for each vessel. I captured this after I arrived that evening while it was getting dark.

Oh my! #Photography #Portrait #Swirls #Nature #Plants #Trees ...

2024-06-14T15:16:04Z

Oh my!

#Photography #Portrait #Swirls #Nature #Plants #Trees #People

If you image search "cdrom caddy", you'll find what ...

2024-06-11T17:49:13Z

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If you image search "cdrom caddy", you'll find what you're looking for.

The ship #SeaRoseFPSO originally built by #Samsung and owned by ...

2024-06-07T15:16:04Z

The ship #SeaRoseFPSO originally built by #Samsung and owned by #Canadian integrated energy company #CenovusEnergy under goes a refit in #Belfast. Too big for Canadian drydocks. We have one of Europe's largest heavy engineering facilities, deep water access, two of Europe’s largest drydocks and vast fabrication halls.

In the photo, #HarlandAndWolff are in the process of giving her a new copper coat to stop marine growth on her underside.

#Photography #StillLife #NorthernIreland #LoveBelfast

The ship #SeaRoseFPSO originally built by #Samsung and owned by ...

2024-06-07T15:16:04Z

where abouts was this in Northern Ireland?

2024-06-07T11:06:13Z

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where abouts was this in Northern Ireland?

Light drizzle, showers, mist, heavy rain, drizzle, hail, and ...

2024-02-15T11:50:04Z

Light drizzle, showers, mist, heavy rain, drizzle, hail, and freezing rain.

#Photography #StillLife #Urban #Umbrellas #Moody #Ambient #Belfast #NorthernIreland

I have no egrets taking this photo. 💜 #Photography #Wildlife ...

2023-09-20T15:16:04Z

I have no egrets taking this photo. 💜

#Photography #Wildlife #Animals #Bird #Birding #Heron #Egret #NorthernIreland

I don't trust staircases They're always up to something. ...

2023-09-14T15:16:06Z

I don't trust staircases
They're always up to something.

#Photography #Urban #City #Urbex #UrbanExploration #Decay #Abandoned #Stairway #BlackandWhite #BWPhotography #StillLife #NorthernIreland

Did you hear the one about the mallard that got sued for medical ...

2023-09-13T15:16:04Z

Did you hear the one about the mallard that got sued for medical malpractice?

It turns out she’s a quack!

#Photography #Wildlife #Animals #Bird #Birding #Duck #Mallard #RepublicofIreland #Ireland

Assuming direct control~ #Photography #StillLife #Transmitter ...

2023-09-12T15:16:04Z

Assuming direct control~

#Photography #StillLife #Transmitter #Drone #FPV #NIFPV #TX16S #RadioMaster #ProductPhotography #NorthernIreland

Don't worry, it'll pass the road worthy tests. (Sorry ...

2023-09-11T15:16:04Z

Don't worry, it'll pass the road worthy tests.

(Sorry Rustlang people and Rust gamers for corroding your hashtag)

#Photography #Urban #City #Urbex #UrbanExploration #Decay #Abandoned #Car #Carphotography #stilllife #NorthernIreland #Rust

What is the hardest thing about #skateboarding? Concrete. ...

2023-09-10T15:16:05Z

What is the hardest thing about #skateboarding? Concrete.

#Photography #Street #Urban #City #People #Skateboard #NorthernIreland #LoveBelfast

"I've come to ask if you would like to join my Owsla. We ...

2023-09-09T15:16:04Z

"I've come to ask if you would like to join my Owsla. We shall be glad to have you, and I know you'd like it. You've been feeling tired, haven't you? If you're ready, we might go along now. You needn't worry about them. They'll be alright, and thousands like them. If you'll come along, I'll show you what I mean." --Black Rabbit of Inlé

#Photography #Animals #Rabbit #Wildlife #NorthernIreland #Belfast #Cavehill #Watershipdown

I spent ages trying to find this bird in a tree, I could hear it, ...

2023-08-22T15:16:04Z

I spent ages trying to find this bird in a tree, I could hear it, it was so loud and it was so tiny. I probably circled the tree four times before I managed to see it.

I think this is a #robin ? It just has a much smaller patch of white plumage than I expect of a robin though.

#Photography #Wildlife #Animals #Bird #Birding #NorthernIreland #LoveBelfast

I think I may have found where a modern day hobbit could be ...

2023-08-20T15:16:04Z

I think I may have found where a modern day hobbit could be living.

#Photography #NorthernIreland #LoveBelfast #Nature #Plants #Trees #Urban #City #Urbex #UrbanExploration #Decay #Abandoned

It was another foggy wet night! #Photography #StillLife #Urban ...

2023-08-18T15:16:03Z

It was another foggy wet night!

#Photography #StillLife #Urban #City #NorthernIreland

#Photography #Street #Urban #City #CyberPunk #NorthernIreland ...

2023-05-16T19:20:03Z

#Photography #Street #Urban #City #CyberPunk #NorthernIreland #LoveBelfast

#Introduction post! Oh hi! I'm looking to make connections ...

2023-05-15T20:55:44Z

#Introduction post!

Oh hi! I'm looking to make connections with other people, possibly then eventually meet and do some expeditions together out in the real world at some point. Also, would love to see what others are doing.

Very much into #street, #stilllife, #wildlife, #nature, #landscape, #photography. Have been trying to get into #portrait photography but I'll admit, I am a little shy doing portraits because I am very critical of my own photos. Also been wanting to get into #astro too~