A recent ‘event’ happened in the Gardens of the Brighton Pavilion which reaffirmed why stereotypes, in isolation, are misleading and … More
Author: bn11nb
Enjoy photography - it dominates my life ...
Churches – feelings
I don’t consider myself as religious but I am drawn to old churches, particularly in the country. The feeling I … More
Away with the … time
I have had a rash of false starts again. The keenness and spirt has been there but I have struggled … More
Big breakfast
Brighton Market in London Road, yes Brighton, has changed and this cafe is no longer there. It was not posh … More
Just a good notice that I liked
I often see signs and read something funny into them. I walked past this sign and felt a warm empathy … More
Away but really want to be home
Hotel life is not for everyone. Location to where you need to be is great. Comfort of them good, the … More
I can park where I fing well like, another
Over the years I have developed a dislike for liberty takers of any persuasion. I am sure you can name … More
A wink will always catch an eye!
A wink is a special message bearer. It can be a slow drop of the eyelid – I may want … More
It was ok a moment ago!
Hi-tech equipment has a hidden life that waits patiently to do you in. The PC will just give you grief … More
I can park where I fing well like
Over the years I have developed a dislike for liberty takers of any persuasion. I am sure you can name … More
Posh cafe
It surprises me that with the proliferation of cafe society over recent years that the self esteem that some cafes … More
Two chaps, two days, two identical modus operandi
I often wonder what my street-life would have been like, say 100 years ago. Would I be on the wealthy … More
Spam and Chips
In Crawley there is a parade of shops that always appear busy to the untrained shopper. Life is hectic early … More
Travelling companion’s
I travelled regularly on the Gatwick Express and it has always offered many opportunities to capture the idiosyncrasies of the … More
Coloured now – Whatever Next!
Well it had to follow. Improving on the experience of working in pencil on paper. Then pencil on paper and … More
Mixed Feelings … now
Early morning, autumn time, brings a whole host of different lighting that really does spruce up our environment and with … More
Big Boys Toys
Playing on the beach is a pleasant pastime for many. Learning about buckets, spades and catching sea water builds memories. … More
Peaceful Travel
Long time no do! For me travelling to work in an office stopped nearly two years ago (Jan 2020). Don’t … More
Simple – but beautiful
A bridge too long! Spanning the river Arun is a simply no frills bridge, that is in my opinion: and … More
Seat for someone!
Colour and texture together! Sometimes it takes a moment to appreciate something. Yes, arrive, take coat off, settle down, ah! … More
Returning – after a break
It was a discipline that I needed at the time and served its purpose. However, it was a punishing regime … More
Watch out, there coming – aliens
I have looked at this view many times before wondering what is means to me … then it dawned on … More
Lunch time – a romantic view
Table decorations in cafes alway grab my attention: they set an atmosphere based upon the owners wish to make you … More
Vertical garden … magic
I had to capture this at this time as I would like to capture the season and colour This is … More
These shoes were made for walking, not dumping!
Shoes of this size are purchased for children, so the inference is these were abandoned by an adult Shortly after … More
Coronavirus – A fresh haircut is all I wanted
After four months of waiting I needed a good shearing: that is my first step to returning to normality Once … More
Dry dock – interesting to see
On an evening walk across the lock gates at Shoreham Harbour, in a dry dock was this wonderfully rigged ship … More
Double take … yes … check both edges
Panoramic photography is a very good choice when it is intended to express width of a scene The ability to … More
Life amongst the congestion
Lewes is full of treasure just for the want of looking Taking your time is essential if you want to … More
Brighton Pavilion – at night
Occasionally I am in Brighton at night – I can’t resist to take a better photograph than before
A man’s meal
Shocked! However it was all eaten, and desert was ordered It was staggering to see this meal, but manual work … More
No escape
This chap was trying escape the police after taking part in a demonstration His friend had tried to evade the … More
Lunchtime amble
I had to work in Maidstone for a time. It was refreshing to step outside the office front door directly … More
Desperate times – Financial Times
Lewes in East Sussex is a very independent town, and has been so for a long time – and long … More
Well … it had to be done …
Horsham is festooned with ornate lampposts, until I noticed this your chap I had not fully appreciated just how inviting … More
An anniversary today
Today I have published one or more blog entries each day for a year I set out with a overall … More
Closed but remembered dearly
I have grown into cafe life with ease as Brighton and Hove are relaxed places and I have had the … More
Strange but true …
I often have to turn tail to re-walk, perhaps 10 steps as it has taken a moment to appreciate what … More
Litter bugs should be squashed
This car had young people in who had a Macdonalds’ meal and were so lazy or stuffed, neither of which … More
Superimposition – cafe society
Superimposition in photography is used to show the passage of time These three photographs are low in quality. However, they … More
Set flowers
While providing a family taxi service I have to stay active otherwise the waits become frustrating I sat waiting with … More
Plymouth Lido
A lido is fantastic amenity to have but is a dwindling resource This lido is featured in a trailer on … More
Egg too
Now this was different! I do know why I had just received a new set of pen and I needed … More
Egg
We had visitors and the next morning … Don’t know. Did not ask.
Coronavirus – cafes
Public eating – not quite yet History – cafe’s were a lunchtime necessity when working. I was never any good … More
Plymouth Hoe
Early morning walk from the bed and breakfast shocked me When I parked on arrival in Plymouth it was late … More
Coronavirus – Worthing
Don’t be fooled – UK summers can be good, so why would you want to be anywhere else? Away from … More
Automatism – 16
A smudgy day Not planned but smudges appear out of nowhere. Well not really nowhere but unintentional. There is dichotomy … More
Cycle the time away
A Sunday afternoon, a few hours to spare, freshly serviced bikes … close to the South Downs … well … … More
Automatism – 15
Lesson learned: a simple date on everything will save untold frustration and anguish This is the earliest dated doodle I … More
Automatism – 14
A conflict occurs here – light or not light – that be the question At a regular meeting I goto … More
Automatism – 13
A good meeting was had 🙂 See whether you can identify a pineapple, a rabbit, a bird and a crocodile … More
Automatism – 12
Hieroglyphics It is strange how connotation of an image changes with time. I have viewed this small doodle many times … More
Automatism – 11
Upside down residence with all upside down mod cons This was a coincidence of spookiness! I drew this several years … More
Shadows – deep and meaningful
Crosses always have a hidden symbolic meaning for me. I always consider and respect the meaning they have which is … More
Automatism – 10
Time sheet drive Nearest minutes to decimal of hours to rounding minutes. All in the name of repeated accuracy. But … More
Coronavirus – hunker down
Surprised to say the least: by the governments own reckoning the statistics for reducing the constraints of lockdown are supportive … More
Automatism – 9
Spot Homer Simpson! It happened by accident: Simpson appeared as if by magic Once I noticed him, a little work … More
Tranquility!
Tranquility – away from life, a chance to contemplate ones navel This is not a grand place, it’s not a … More
Automatism – 8
Using colour added a zest to my frenzy and also made me less receptive to the purpose of the meeting … More
Coronavirus – life is back
Once garden centres were open it was a relief to be able to go out I am not a natural … More
Automatism – 7
Fabric Structures intrigue me I had the privilege of working on a very large fabric structure that was to celebrate … More
Coronavirus – Oh Deer!
Due to coronavirus restrictions I was looking for another local place to walk with the family. Thanks to Ordnance Survey … More
Rain and Rainbow
The day started deceptively summery looking but very cold , not much changed Late afternoon through strong sunlight rain fell … More
Automatism – 6
During a group meeting staying engaged is the order of the day. I mostly fail The blackness in the left … More
Automatism – 5
As I revisit my Automatism sketches I see different things Today Jonathan I see wiggly maggots. I think this is … More
Hitchcockess – who is this?
I was working away and a stranger stepped into my life for a moment: I had a cameo roll in … More
Automatism – 4
Flowers in the rain with fluffy cloudy things with faces … it still needs unpacking … The pot was stated … More
A weathered bench on a country walk
On a well trodden route through the wooded area was a large well weathered bench Strange in a much as … More
Ants ants and baby ants
In an unsuspecting place in the garden a stone was turned as a matter of course and beneath was the … More
Hmm! Left in gear and …
Any easy thing to do! One driver parks up, another driver goes to leave and cracked and properly broken wall … More
Well what a surprise!
Being a dog owner leaving home without poo bags is a catastrophe and once noticed changes the feeling of pleasant … More
Coronavirus – I cannot express my self without … swearing …
A group of people who had this picnic should be found and publicly pilloried at the Band Stand in Crawley … More
Wigwam – Fairy House
Slightly off the track the top of something could be seen … a hmm moment followed, which was in turn … More
Plastic – single use – I fear not even that
The worse piece of plastic I have ever had the misfortune to buy I have had this piece of plastic … More
A beach day on your own
A walk along the foreshore revealed a lone sun bather or is it?
Sssllloowwllyyy does it :)
Quick, quick, come and see – his moving – his moving … shocked me back into reality It was an … More
Coronavirus- Brighton i360, no flights today
160m high, and particularly for those who like engineering (me) a spectacular free standing slender building On this day the … More
Bines Bridge
The road network locally often exposes views to the South Downs: having a river with a meandering flow adds to … More
Big bug to be sure
This chap was as bold as brass and walked out of grass cover straight towards the car as though it … More
Small Creatures – a part of my life now
Our garden has become a Mecca for finding small creatures by little people A little chap here loves the garden … More
Coronavirus- Monastery Bells
On an early morning cycle ride I stopped to view the surrounding country side as the coronavirus outbreak and being … More
Lazy lunchtime
A ten minute amble over to the park, that is still deserted, and a plonk on my favourite park bench … More
Was a beautiful landscape view!
This was once a part of a beautiful landscape view looking towards the South Downs The creation of this earth … More
Done in the garden where nobody goes there lives …
In the voice of David Bellamy: there lives a strange looking chrysalis that is about 20mm long This was a … More
Bridge crossing
The turning point of return on a walk is a small foot bridge: from which this photograph was taken I … More
Felled tree
On a recent walk I was attracted to this felled tree Looking is the first stage of seeing. I look … More
Morning cycle ride
I drive this road often and know by memory how beautiful the view is over the hedge row. Today I … More
Coronavirus – Banking
Banking still has to happen and at the consumer level it is the oil that eases the gears of commerce … More
Coronavirus – in our village
I am just one person who is sharing this global pandemic As of 10 May 2020, there are only 13 … More
Coronavirus – lets think about this
In a newly redeveloped part of Horsham Town is a new cinema Not been there long, but have provided a … More
Stickers … stickers and more stickers
A parcel arrived and someone was happy 🙂 and it was unwrapped in a delightful frenzy Shortly after a trail … More
Coronavirus – and they are still out there
I know several people who have difficulty walking and walk with sticks and another who is wheelchair bound. They could … More
Coronavirus – The Simpsons Clouds
Cumulus clouds gather between 200m and 2000m and are uncommon to deliver rain Walking the fields on a spring afternoon … More
We’re going on a bear hunt …
Gonna catch a big one, we’re not scared … We had a bear hunt in the village to provide a … More
Wookey Hole – take two
Wookey Hole attracted my attention many years ago as I visited it while on holiday At the time it was … More
Death of an era – my paper diaries are dead – long live their digital replacement :)
It was a long time coming, not because of reticence to change, (I am an early adopter), but to perfecting … More
Strange view – a gate alone
This tickled my sense of humour – a lone gate. I was asked by a sharp-eyed youngest what was it … More
South Downs – Chantonbury Hill
Walking today was a pleasure as the sun was back with us Scan the green horizon and atop of the … More
Coronavirus- Rain, just rain
Working from home has exposed me to all sorts of different aspects of life I don’t have the same interaction … More
The view from my eye alone 