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"My journey into photography began with a trusty smartphone. As those tiny cameras got better, so did my addiction to capturing every moment."

Blenheim Palace

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Blenheim Palace is a country house in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. It is the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough. Originally called Blenheim Castle, it has been known as Blenheim Palace since the 19th century. One of England's largest houses, it was built between 1705 and 1722, and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Compton Acres

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Compton Acres is a large privately owned garden in Poole, Dorset, England. It was founded in 1920 by Thomas William Simpson, an entrepreneur who had become wealthy through the manufacture of margarine. The gardens are a popular tourist attraction. Compton Acres consists of five themed sub-gardens: an Italian garden, a rock and water garden, a heather garden, a Japanese garden and a less formal woodland garden called the "Wooded Valley". Since 1986, Compton Acres has been Grade II* listed.

Exbury Gardens

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Exbury Gardens is a 200-acre (81 ha) informal woodland garden in Hampshire, England with large collections of rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias, and is often considered the finest garden of its type in the United Kingdom. Exbury holds the national collection of Nyssa (Tupelo) and Oxydendrum under the National Plant Collection scheme run by the Plant Heritage charity. The gardens are rated Grade II* on the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.

Border Force

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The Border Force presence in Poole plays a vital role in safeguarding the UK’s coastline and ensuring the secure movement of goods and people through one of the country’s key maritime entry points. Operating from the port, officers conduct regular patrols, inspections, and enforcement operations to detect illegal activity such as smuggling and trafficking. Their work is crucial in maintaining national security and upholding immigration and customs laws. This photograph captures the professionalism and dedication of the team as they carry out their duties along the Dorset coast.

"Whether it's the vibrant hues of a sunset or the candid expression of a seagull stealing chips, my goal is to bring a splash of colour and a dash of joy into every shot."

New Forest

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The New Forest is an area of southern England that includes New Forest National Park. The region is known for its heathland, forest trails and native ponies. In the southeast, the National Motor Museum houses F1 race cars and vintage motorbikes. Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway is home to exotic trees, plus colourful rhododendrons and azaleas. Owls, otters and wolves are among the residents of New Forest Wildlife Park.

Breamore House

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Breamore House is an Elizabethan manor house noted for its fine collection of paintings and furniture and situated NW of Breamore village, north of Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England. Though it remains in private hands, it is open to visitors from April to October.

"Life in sunny Bournemouth, nestled on the picturesque south coast of England, has its perks, and I make sure to capture every single one of them."