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Travel photography has a special way of making distant places feel both cinematic and strangely familiar. In this selection of images by Tom Dobinson, also known as @lens_time on Instagram, readers are invited to explore dramatic coastlines, historic streets, mountain views, and striking landmarks captured across the United Kingdom and beyond. His portfolio spans everything from atmospheric corners of England, Wales, and Scotland to memorable scenes from France, Italy, Belgium, and Germany, with each photo highlighting the character, mood, and visual charm of a place.

What makes Dobinson’s work so engaging is the way he balances grand scenery with a strong eye for composition, light, and detail. Some images feel sweeping and adventurous, while others turn quiet architecture or familiar landscapes into something almost storybook-like. Together, they create a collection that celebrates the beauty of travel and the many unforgettable moments waiting to be discovered along the way.

Scroll down, enjoy the journey, and don’t forget to vote for your favorite images. Of course, if you want to check out Tom’s other work, you can do so on his Instagram page.

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#1

“West Baywatch”

“West Baywatch”

Location: West Bay, Dorset, England

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nm
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26 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On the left side is the mouth of Brit river.

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    #2

    “Goth To Go”

    “Goth To Go”

    Location: Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire, England

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    #3

    “Devil's In The Details”

    “Devil's In The Details”

    Location: Teufelsbrücke (Devil’s Bridge), Andermatt area, Uri, Switzerland

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    #4

    “Fall For It”

    “Fall For It”

    Location: Bergkirche Beucha, Beucha, Saxony, Germany

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    #5

    “Glen Coe With The Flow”

    “Glen Coe With The Flow”

    Location: Glencoe, Scottish Highlands, Scotland

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    #6

    “Bridge Over Troubled Sky”

    “Bridge Over Troubled Sky”

    Location: Severn Bridge, South West England/South East Wales

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    #7

    “Hairpin To Win”

    “Hairpin To Win”

    Location: Hotel Belvédère (Furka Pass), Uri/ Valais, Switzerland

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    nm
    Community Member
    21 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, thank you. I want to sleep and not stay awake listening the passing cars all night, especially those climbing the mountain..

    #8

    “Arch Enemy”

    “Arch Enemy”

    Location: Westminster, London, England

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    #9

    “Gate Expectations”

    “Gate Expectations”

    Location: Mam Tor (Great Ridge), Peak District, Derbyshire, England

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    #10

    “Leaf It Out”

    “Leaf It Out”

    Location: Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh

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    #11

    “Road To Ruin (My Camera Roll)”

    “Road To Ruin (My Camera Roll)”

    Location: The Round House, Stanton Drew, Somerset, England

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    #12

    “Abbey-Solutely”

    “Abbey-Solutely”

    Location: Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire, England

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    #13

    “Sunset Boulevard”

    “Sunset Boulevard”

    Location: Pont de Pierre, Bordeaux, Gironde

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    #14

    “Castell Me Maybe”

    “Castell Me Maybe”

    Location: Conwy Castle, Conwy, Wales

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    #15

    “Alpine Stream Of Consciousness”

    “Alpine Stream Of Consciousness”

    Location: Rosenlaui Valley, Bern, Switzerland

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    #16

    “Moody, But Make It Mythical”

    “Moody, But Make It Mythical”

    Location: Northumberlandia, Cramlington, Northumberland, England

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    #17

    “Arch You Glad I Didn't Say “Historic”

    “Arch You Glad I Didn't Say “Historic”

    Location: Ale and Cakes Mine, Cornwall, England

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    #18

    “Thatch Made In Heaven”

    “Thatch Made In Heaven”

    Location: Ashton-under-Hill, Worcestershire, England

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    JuJu
    Community Member
    30 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to move there and sleuth araound.

    #19

    “Isle Be Back”

    “Isle Be Back”

    Location: St Michael’s Mount, Marazion, Cornwall, England

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    #20

    “Rocky Relationship”

    “Rocky Relationship”

    Location: The Roaches, Staffordshire, England

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    #21

    “Mind The Gap”

    “Mind The Gap”

    Location: Saltash (Royal Albert Bridge), England

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    #22

    “Ship Happens”

    “Ship Happens”

    Location: Holy Island (Lindisfarne), Northumberland, England

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    #23

    “Glow With The Flow”

    “Glow With The Flow”

    Location: Penmon Lighthouse, Anglesey, Wales

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    #24

    “The High Road”

    “The High Road”

    Location: Castell Dinas Brân, Llangollen, Denbighshire

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    #25

    “Curve Your Enthusiasm”

    “Curve Your Enthusiasm”

    Location: St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh, Scotland

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    #26

    “Coast Guard-Ing The View”

    “Coast Guard-Ing The View”

    Location: Coastguard Cottages, Eastbourne, South Coast, England

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    #27

    “Glen Coe With The Flow”

    “Glen Coe With The Flow”

    Location: Glencoe, Scottish Highlands, Scotland

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    Mau
    Community Member
    34 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it is Isle if Skye: Old Man Of Storr, Inner Hebrides,Scotland.

    #28

    “Stairway To Heaven”

    “Stairway To Heaven”

    Location: South Stack Lighthouse steps, Holy Island, Anglesey, Wales

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    #29

    “Arch You Serious?!”

    “Arch You Serious?!”

    Location: Castell Dinas Brân, Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales

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    #30

    “Never Get Tide Down”

    “Never Get Tide Down”

    Eglwys Cwyfan (Church in the Sea), Anglesey, Wales

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    #31

    “Don't Be So Dim”

    “Don't Be So Dim”

    Location: Penmon Lighthouse, Anglesey, Wales

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    #32

    “Alsace Yourself”

    “Alsace Yourself”

    Location: Eguisheim, Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France

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    #33

    “Mont Saint-Mic Drop”

    “Mont Saint-Mic Drop”

    Location: Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy, France

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    #34

    “Thatch Of The Day”

    “Thatch Of The Day”

    Location: The Round House, Stanton Drew, Somerset, England

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    #35

    “Eight A Minute!”

    “Eight A Minute!”

    Location: Palazzo Ottagonale, Berlin, Germany

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    #36

    “Mill With It”

    “Mill With It”

    Location: Old Mill of Vernon, Vernon, Eure, Normandy, France

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    #37

    “Light Pier Pressure”

    “Light Pier Pressure”

    Location: Holyhead Breakwater Lighthouse, Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales

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    #38

    “Maximus Mood”

    “Maximus Mood”

    Location: Cypress-lined drive, San Quirico d’Orcia, Tuscany, Italy

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    #39

    “Czech Mate”

    “Czech Mate”

    Location: Charles Bridge (Karlův most) & Vltava River, Prague, Czech Republic

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    #40

    “Gondola With It”

    “Gondola With It”

    Location: Venice Lagoon, Venice, Italy

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    #41

    “Bath, Actually”

    “Bath, Actually”

    Location: North Parade Buildings, Bath, Somerset, England

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    #42

    “Neist Level”

    “Neist Level”

    Location: Neist Point, Isle of Skye, Scotland

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    #43

    “Atomium-Attic”

    “Atomium-Attic”

    Location: Atomium, Brussels, Belgium

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    #44

    “Rock Of Ages”

    “Rock Of Ages”

    Location: Blackchurch Rock, North Devon, England

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    #45

    “Rain Check”

    “Rain Check”

    Location: Grand Place (Grote Markt), Brussels, Belgium

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    #46

    “Tree's Company”

    “Tree's Company”

    Location: Sycamore Gap, Northumberland, England

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    martin734
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sadly, thanks to two fu*kwits with a chainsaw, it no longer looks like this.

    #47

    “Arch-Ly Ever After”

    “Arch-Ly Ever After”

    Location: Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, Lot, Occitanie, France

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    #48

    “View Me A Favor”

    “View Me A Favor”

    Location: Haystacks, Lake District, Cumbria, England

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    #49

    “A Light-House Is Actually Very Heavy”

    “A Light-House Is Actually Very Heavy”

    Location: Tŵr Mawr Lighthouse, Ynys Llanddwyn, Anglesey, Wales

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    #50

    “Kelp Me”

    “Kelp Me”

    Location: The Kelpies, Falkirk, Scotland

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    #51

    “Cave You Believe It?”

    “Cave You Believe It?”

    Location: South Wales Coast

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    #52

    “Tree's A Crowd”

    “Tree's A Crowd”

    Location: Llanberis, Gwynedd, Wales

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    #53

    “Frame, Set, Match”

    “Frame, Set, Match”

    Location: Saint-Benoît-du-Sault, Indre, Centre-Val de Loire

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    #54

    “Time Always Ruins A Good Castle”

    “Time Always Ruins A Good Castle”

    Location: Castell Dinas Brân, Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales

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    #55

    “Dome Sweet Dome”

    “Dome Sweet Dome”

    Location: Radcliffe Camera, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

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    #56

    “Lake It Or Leave It”

    “Lake It Or Leave It”

    Location: Bergkirche Beucha, Beucha, Saxony, Germany

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    #57

    “Tree-Mendous Towers”

    “Tree-Mendous Towers”

    Location: Bosco Verticale, Milan, Lombardy, Italy

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    #58

    “Slate Expectations”

    “Slate Expectations”

    Dinorwic Slate Quarry, Llanberis, Gwynedd, Wales

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    #59

    “Up Berlin Early”

    “Up Berlin Early”

    Location: Fernsehturm (Berlin TV Tower), Berlin, Germany

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    #60

    “Spire & Desire”

    “Spire & Desire”

    Location: Cathédrale Saint-André, Bordeaux, Gironde, France

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    #61

    “Cross My Heart”

    “Cross My Heart”

    Location: “Four Trees” (Val d’Orcia), San Quirico d’Orcia, Tuscany, Italy

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    #62

    “Make A Wish”

    “Make A Wish”

    Location: United Kingdom

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