ben matthews:::

Sun shining through the trees... It’s a day where it seems some people get it, and some don’t. Those that get it, keep at it. Those that don’t, won’t listen... so let’s just enjoy nature... . . . . . #naturephoto #chiaroscuro #chiaroscurophotography #artofvisuals #awesome_earthpix #landscape_captures #rsa_rural #natureaddict #nature_wizards #awesomeearth #naturediversity #ourplanetdaily #earth_deluxe #instanaturelover #horsechestnut #allnatureshots #gottalove_a_ #nature_brilliance #EarthVisuals #fantastic_earth #unlimitedplanet #main_vision #planetdiscovery #welivetoexplore #intothewoods #intotheunknown #lockdown2020 #lockdownlife #sunlightphotography #divineforest (at Alton, Hampshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAQtASHhFSL/?igshid=x895qb85hlwt

First commissions have been received, and well received! Current line up is the utility/vegetable knife (12cm blade) and The Original Garden Knife (6cm blade) but also working on a cheese knife and mini chopper design amongst others... let me know if you’d like to discuss a commission and I can work with you on your very own design! . . . . . #nothingisordinary #lovefood #flatlay #feedyoursoull #tastingtable #forkyeah #heresmyfood #still_life_gallery #stilllife #todays_simplicity #onmytable #tablesituation #seekthesimplicity #lifeandthyme #storyofmytable #flatlays #onthetableproject #knifemaker #knifemakingcommunity #knifemaking #bladesmithing #bladesmith #gardenknife #gardening #gardener #inthegarden #inthegardentoday #gardentools #gardentool #gardenersofinstagram (at Alton, Hampshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAI8WBVhH35/?igshid=1ualwi2r7smqr

Working with your hands is wonderful. Working with power tools is even more wonderfuller... . . . . . #documentary #lensculturestreets #dailylife #lensculture #bokehkillers #exklusive_shot #dof_addicts #peoplescreatives #bokeh_kings #royalsnappingartists #dof_brilliance #bokeh #bokehful #dof_of_our_world #christmaspresentideas #presentideas #anglegrinder #blacksmith #blacksmithing #bladesmith #bladesmithing #forge #forgedinfire #shedworkshop #knifemaker #dirtyfingernails #makeandcreate #knifemaking #knifemakingcommunity #damascussteel (at Alton, Hampshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CABJeyRhx64/?igshid=sss8nm9hdcbb

Beautiful walk in the sunshine... the woods are looking rather lovely at the moment... . . . . #naturephoto #artofvisuals #awesomeearth #naturediversity #ourplanetdaily #earth_deluxe #allnatureshots #nature_brilliance #fantastic_earth #unlimitedplanet #welivetoexplore #rsa_nature #kings_flora #tgif_nature #flowerstalking #superb_flowers #splendid_flowers #moodynature #quietthechaos #depthobsessed #dofnature #bokehlicious #dof_of_our_world #bokehphotography #splendid_dof #bokeh_and_blur #bokehgraph #dof_brilliance #bokehful #dof_brilliance (at Ackender Woods) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_5l8AdBSD0/?igshid=1pjgzfqdmk01n

The wind and the rain over the last few days have knocked down most of the blossom, but there is just a little left... . . . . #flowersturk #rsa_nature #tgif_nature #flowerstalking #ig_flowers #floral_secrets #sigmalenses #ip_blossoms #sigmalens #depthobsessed #dofnature #bokehlicious #dof_of_our_world #splendid_dof #bokehphotography #splendid_dof #bokeh_and_blur #dof_addicts #bokehgraph #dof_brilliance #bokeh_addicts #bokehful #bokehkillers #dof_brilliance #bokehkillers #cherryblossomseason #cherryblossoms #cherryblossom (at Alton, Hampshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_0ZyB8BFAK/?igshid=zcanlhnof5gt

Everything is exciting for this little thing... . . . . . #instagramdogs #petstagram #dogs_of_instagram #ilovemydog #dogoftheday #dogsofig #doglover #doglife #instapet #petsofinstagram #dogslife #bestwoof #dogscorner #pupper #doggo #dog_features #naturephoto #natureaddict #awesomeearth #naturediversity #ourplanetdaily #instanaturelover #allnatureshots #nature_brilliance #EarthVisuals #unlimitedplanet #jackrussellterrier #planetdiscovery #welivetoexplore #jackrussellsofinstagram (at Moundsmere) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ssTzmB3eP/?igshid=1pibmxcad33ff

It’s been a tough week, but next week can only be better. . . . . . #naturephoto #artofvisuals #awesome_earthpix #landscape_captures #rsa_rural #natureaddict #awesomeearth #ourplanetdaily #instanaturelover #allnatureshots #nature_brilliance #fantastic_earth #planetdiscovery #welivetoexplore #animalpolis #animalsofinstagram #wildlifephoto #wildlifeaddicts #wildlifephotography #animalofinstagram #wildlifeplanet #thecritterhaven #planet_of_animals #wildlife_seekers #animal_in_world #animal_sultans #anmlsworld #deer #bluebells #springtime (at Chawton Park Woods) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_qDDMbBGyu/?igshid=5dibz276mz7r

New video up on the #youtube channel - reviewing this astounding coffee from @redbankcoffee - an amazing coffee from a wonderful company - find out more in the video, link in my bio! . . . . . #coffeebeans #coffeetime #onmytable #nothingisordinary #seekthesimplicity #coffeebreak #coffeegram #tastespotting #stilllife #coffeeholic #cupsinframe #tablesituation #onthetableproject #coffeelife #stilllifegallery #thekitchn #coffeeshopsoftheworld #redbankcoffee #hario #hariov60 #pourovercoffee #pourover #freshlyroasted #freshlyroastedcoffee #coffeecupsoftheworld #interiorstyling #onthetableathome #amazingcoffee #linkinbio (at Alton, Hampshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_fkrjDBAUu/?igshid=144cbge3sz3o7

I was wondering, whilst walking amongst the bluebells - are bluebell woods a uniquely British thing...? I can’t say I’ve ever seen the same sort of adoration from other countries... . . . . . #rsa_nature #kings_flora #flowerstalking #floralfix #ig_flowers #floral_secrets #superb_flowers #floralstyles_gf #splendid_flowers #macro_mood #flowersandmacro #ip_blossoms #fabulous_shots #moodynature #depthobsessed #dofnature #bokehlicious #dof_of_our_world #splendid_dof #bokehphotography #bokeh_and_blur #dof_addicts #bokehgraph #dof_brilliance #bokeh_addicts #bokeh_kings #bokehful #bokehkillers #dof_brilliance #bokehkillers (at Moundsmere) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_dI3xJBiEd/?igshid=15f6rdt1bzzxt

First knife up for sale - leopard wood handle and 8.5cm stainless steel blade. Perfect vegetable/utility knife. £90, to the first bidder. Also accepting commissions for specific knifes/purposes. Let me know if you’re interested! And I learnt another new skill - check out the makers mark! . . . . . #knifemaking #knife #knifemaker #knives #handmade #knifelife #customknife #customknives #handmadeknives #blade #knifepics #knifestagram #handmadeknife #knivesofig #knifemakers #knivesofinstagram #steel #custom #knifesale #chefknife #handcrafted #knifemakingcommunity #kitchenknives #cheflife #forgedinfire #fixedblade #knivesforsale #sharp #knivesdaily (at Alton, Hampshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_YCg1GB64L/?igshid=1umoilbnj5pdl

Thank you all so much for the love and kind messages for my video. But I would be remiss not to thank this amazing human being, without whom, I wouldn’t be on this rollercoaster of emotions, and who is going to be the best kind of mum! . . . . . #familiesareforever #familyportraits #familyiseverything #mifamilia #dof_addicts #dof_brilliance #bokeh #bokehful #dof_of_our_world #portraitphotography #postmoreportraits #portraitpage #portraiture #quietthechaos #humaneffect #portrait_perfection #agameofportraits #pursuitofportraits #peopleinframe #mybeautifulwife #mumtobe #mumtobe2020 #isolation #quarantine #gardenportraits #expectantmother #pregnancy #pregnantandperfect (at Alton, Hampshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_VhhovhgQJ/?igshid=1rjlaku002fno

A nice warm day would be good tomorrow please...? Photo taken with the Sigma 85mm F1.4 - full review on the YouTube channel, check out the link in the bio! . . . . #flowersturk #rsa_nature #tgif_nature #flowerstalking #ig_flowers #floral_secrets #sigmalenses #ip_blossoms #sigmalens #depthobsessed #dofnature #bokehlicious #dof_of_our_world #splendid_dof #bokehphotography #splendid_dof #bokeh_and_blur #dof_addicts #bokehgraph #dof_brilliance #bokeh_addicts #bokehful #bokehkillers #dof_brilliance #bokehkillers #lensreview #gearreview #camerareview (at Alton, Hampshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_IoOG1hYzk/?igshid=tr1cmc0tw8g4

If you a) have a baby due soon b) know someone with a baby due soon c) just have some spare time on your hands, there are worse things you could do than make a nice little mobile hanger. Full guide and video of me making it is now up on the YouTube channel - link is in the Bio! (Please note, beautiful mobile bought by @eb_matthews not included, but let me know if you want to know where it’s from...) . . . . . #interior #instahome #homedecor #interior4all #furniture #homestyle #interiors #interiorstyling #myhome #interiordecor #homedesign #nordiskehjem #archidaily #fatherhood #parenthood #fatherofdaughters #woodworking #makethings #makeanddocrew #makeandmend #mobileholder #babycribs #cribmobile #cribmobiles #nurserydecor #nurseryinspo #expectantfather #nurserydesign #nurseryideas #cribs (at Alton, Hampshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_DeWK_hYQq/?igshid=1kkhpys76dk2x

Loving the blossom (or at least, what’s left after today’s wind) - this shot was taken with a Sigma 85mm f1.4 - to see a full review of the lens, check out the #youtubechannel - #linkinbio . . . . . #flowersturk #rsa_nature #tgif_nature #flowerstalking #ig_flowers #floral_secrets #sigmalenses #ip_blossoms #sigmalens #depthobsessed #dofnature #bokehlicious #dof_of_our_world #splendid_dof #bokehphotography #splendid_dof #bokeh_and_blur #dof_addicts #bokehgraph #dof_brilliance #bokeh_addicts #bokehful #bokehkillers #dof_brilliance #bokehkillers #lensreview #gearreview #camerareview (at Alton, Hampshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-7whmJB7jK/?igshid=uqinzavxvuui

The bluebells on our local walk are starting to show, but aren’t looking properly iridescent yet... so until they are, enjoy @pippywiggle jumping over a log with a (relatively) small stick and a big smile... . . . . . #instagramdogs #petstagram #dogs_of_instagram #ilovemydog #dogoftheday #dogsofig #doglife #petsofinstagram #dogslife #bestwoof #dogscorner #dog_features #adventurethatislife #stayandwander #thegreatoutdoors #keepitwild #keepexploring #lifeofadventure #seekthetrails #letsgosomewhere #makeroomforawesome #stayhomestaysafe #jackrussellterrier #jackrussell #jackrussellsofinstagram #jackrussellmoments #jackrusselllove #jackrussellsofig #doggo #puppersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B-2mRiQBBwD/?igshid=erx2ncwgikof

A few days ago was the #pinkmoon - named after the flowers that bloom at that time in the season, rather than the colour, but as the moon rises, at whatever time of the year, you get a pretty spectacular show... was a wonderful and meditative time to be outside, on my government mandated once a day walk... . . . . . #neverstopexploring #longexposure_shots #agameoftones #lowlightphotography #moonrise #longexpo #superpinkmoon #ig_nightphotography #astrophotography #supermoon2020 #supermoon #fs_longexpo #starrynight #rsa_night #skymasters #super_photolongexpo #nightimages #nightscaper #nightshooters #astro_photography_ #welivetoexplore #isolation #isolationcreation #duskphotography #bloodmoon #hampshirephotography #hampshirephotographer (at Windmill Hill, Alton) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-z_fdDh7B9/?igshid=rctwy5ci6fl8

Now, I don’t often post pictures that I didn’t take, but it’s difficult for me to take this shot myself, in our new car, as I drive it up the Honister Pass... so I was very lucky that @joshpeters8 was waiting at the top of the pass, patiently shooting, and agreed to send me some of the shots! And if you want to see what the pass is like, there’s a video of it on my YouTube channel! Thank you to @joshpeters8 and @bwillisphotography for being such nice lads! . . . . . #agameoftones #igcars #autos_of_our_world #folkgood #vehiclegram #audia6avant #audiblackedition #audia6 #honisterpass #landscape_lovers #landscapephotography #landscape_captures #ic_landscapes #nature_shooters #ourplanetdaily #landscapehunter #naturediversity #landscapelovers #earth_deluxe #instanaturelover #nature_brilliance #allnatureshots #EarthVisuals #welivetoexplore #lakedistrict #lakedistrictnationalpark #staysafestayhome #mountainpass #lakedistrictuk (at Honister Pass) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-xdNUdh4-O/?igshid=1bj2fdamx3tw4