Cornish photographer, Chair of CASPN & Bard of Gorsedh Kernow - inspired by my beautiful surroundings, by the places I visit & people I meet.

Joined April 2014
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The Midday Dance - with the ladies in elegant long dresses and wonderful hats, and the men in morning suits and top hats. A wonderful sight on what is my favourite day of the year! ♥️ Helston Flora Day 2026 © James Kitto Photography 2026 〓〓 Please feel free to ‘Like’ or ‘Share
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The Children’s Dance - over 1,000 children dressed in white, dancing through the streets of Helston. Helston Flora Day 2026 © James Kitto Photography 2026 〓〓 Please feel free to ‘Like’ or ‘Share’. #helstonfloraday #cornwall #floraday
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The Hal-an-tow Helston Flora Day 2026 © James Kitto Photography 2026 Please feel free to ‘Like’ or ‘Share’. 〓〓 #halantow #helstonfloraday #helston #floraday
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Helston Flora Day 2026 has begun! My favourite day of the year! © James Kitto Photography 2026 Please feel free to ‘Like’ or ‘Share’. 〓〓 #helstonfloraday #floraday #floraday2026
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Yesterday evening, I enjoyed the noisy frivolity of May Horns Penzance, following Old Ned & his teaser from Newlyn’s Tolcarne Inn, along the Promenade and through the streets to The Union Hotel. @mayhornspz © James Kitto Photography 2026 Please feel free to ‘Like’ or ‘Share’.
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Yesterday, the town of Padstow celebrated May Day in style. Here is the moment the Old ‘Oss emerged from its stable at the Golden Lion Hotel. © James Kitto Photography 2026 Please feel free to ‘Like’ or ‘Share’. 〓〓 #jameskittophotography #padstow #mayday #obbyoss
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Yesterday, the town of Padstow celebrated May Day. Here is the moment the Blue Ribbon ‘Oss (the Peace ‘Oss) emerged from its stable. © James Kitto Photography 2026 Please feel free to ‘Like’ or ‘Share’. 〓〓 #jameskittophotography #padstow #mayday #padstowmayday #obbyoss
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Wishing you all a Happy Mother’s Day! x
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〓〓 Gool Peran Lowen, onan hag oll! Happy St Piran’s Day, one & all! 〓〓 #stpiransday #happystpiransday #kernow #cornwall
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Here are a few photographs I took on Monday night of the Northern Lights over Porthleven Harbour. © James Kitto Photography 2026 Please feel free to ‘Like’ or ‘Share’. 〓〓 #NorthernLights #AuroraBorealis #cornwall #porthleven #jameskittophotography
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What a beautiful show Mother Nature put on last night! The Northern Lights looked amazing, here in Cornwall. Here are some photos I took at Lanyon Quoit. © James Kitto Photography 2026 Please feel free to ‘Like’ or ‘Share’. 〓〓 #northernlights #auroraborealis #aurora #kernow
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Driving to Penzance today, it was sad to see that so many fine trees had been toppled by Storm Goretti. © James Kitto Photography 2026 Please feel free to ‘Like’ or ‘Share’. 〓〓 #stormgoretti #jameskittophotography #cornwall
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Storm Goretti is making her presence known here in Porthleven. 📷 © James Kitto Photography 2026 Please feel free to ‘Like’ or ‘Share’. 〓〓 #StormGoretti #jameskittophotography #cornwall #porthleven @bbccornwall @westcountrytv @itvwestcountry @itvnews @channel4news
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Storm Goretti is certainly making her presence known here in Porthleven. Stay safe everyone! #stormgoretti #redalert #porthleven #cornwall
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Wishing you all a very happy & healthy New Year. Thanks for all your support in 2025. James #jameskittophotography #cornwall
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Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! 🎄 And to those of you for whom it will not be an easy time, stay strong and I send my very best wishes your way. Mousehole Harbour Lights 📷 © James Kitto Photography 2025 Please feel free to ‘Like’ or ‘Share’. 〓〓
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Wishing you all a Happy Winter Solstice - the shortest day and the longest night! 📷 © James Kitto Photography 2025 Please feel free to ‘Like’ or ‘Share’. 〓〓 #wintersolstice
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Remembering the crew of the RNLI’s Penlee Lifeboat, the Solomon Browne - who went to the rescue of the crew of the Union Star in treacherous seas on the night of December 19th 1981 - 44 years ago. Those eight brave men lost their lives that night, trying to save others.
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The night before last, the clouds above Porthleven were lit dramatically by silver moonlight. © James Kitto Photography 2025 Please feel free to ‘Like’ or ‘Share’. 〓〓 #cornwall #porthleven
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Hello lovely people! My 2026 ‘My Beautiful Cornwall’ calendar is now available to order. If you are interesting in placing an order, please drop me a message. The calendars are £11 each ( p&p). Many thanks. James 😀 #jameskittophotography #mybeautifulcornwall #cornwall
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