It was a discipline that I need at the time and served its purpose. However, it was a punishing regime … More
Category: du moment
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
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.
Plymouth Hoe
Early morning walk from the bed and breakfast shocked me When I parked on arrival in Plymouth it was late … 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
Tranquility!
Tranquility – away from life, a chance to contemplate ones navel This is not a grand place, it’s not a … 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
Rain and Rainbow
The day started deceptively summery looking but very cold , not much changed Late afternoon through strong sunlight rain fell … 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
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
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
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
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
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 – 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
What next – biscuits
It should come as no surprise but having restricted movement out of the house is starting to reduce my photography … More
Moon beams and twinkles
After several nights of looking for the Musk Satellites I ended up kicking tumble weed around to pass the time … More
Musk be the satellites
While on satellite lookout the sky became a graded blue and I had time to look around the night sky … More
Nuns chatting
I did not see this straightaway but as I took more photographs I turned a metaphorical corner and … I … More
20 years of work equates to this
I was very busy for nearly 20 years working and working and growing our family 10 years on and Coronavirus … More
Not sure whether it works
On a gentle stroll this afternoon I spied a patch of ground with a splendid array of colours There was … More
Film star qualities
This chap had it all. I was in awe of him. His dress sense, all black, his hair, groomed to … More
Simple geometry
Geometry is a simply subject Plain shapes get overlooked. Simple forms get overlooked. Add a shadow and a little texture … More
There it was … gone
For 30 years or so this tree grew and grew, and to honest I did not take much notice We … More
Size of the box
As mobile technology has progressed the packaging has reduced This single photograph is testimony that as the mobile phone has … More
Graveyard – for snails
I follow instructions in our garden as I only know grass as it always has its green side up I … More
Unexpected memory jogger
I have time at present … to declutter! 40 odd years of stuff is going. I still have the boxes … More
Cubical Art
This surprised me for two reasons. Firstly, I have not seen cubical art here before; as I have never seen … More
Privacy
In these internet ridden days (I love technology) privacy is slowly being prised away from individuals without their understanding or … More
Gruffalo!
Happenstance that got me excite at 7:00am. I have become a shaving cream exponent and might start up a new … More
Mixed emotions
The buds are opening but the leaves are still forlorn and waiting for that critical lift from the sun As … More
Chilly morning
Those sun rises motivate me to go out of the back door and just look The Herron was there on … More
Centre of the Universe
The undisputed Centre of the Universe While musing the meaning of life (42) my focus found a blue button on … More
Surprise visit from Sir Walter Raleigh
Sitting here I noticed a long face make a slow discerning move across our lounge I recognised him straightaway … … More
Shadow play
The sun won’t shine any more … (Video below) By the Walker Brothers by the way. This wall does not … More
Working from home
I am fortunate to be able to work from home. The company I work for uses agile working as standard … More
Coronavirus – Instructed to stay away … or else
I struggled to understand this, not being critical of the sentiment at all, but who is the message aimed at? … More
The Martlets
Burgess Hill is, I think, a marmite place Burgess Hill has a shopping mall – The Martlets. (photograph is of … More
Cubical Art
Signage in this country is excellent really. Where standardisation is necessary it is followed and adhered to, vis Highway signage, … More
No matter how hard I try
Chocolate is a sticky thing that gives me pleasure to eat and annoys me when I can’t get the last … More
Walkies I said … you will come … you willll comme
I often see a headline and a story to a potential capture before I take a photograph. With this one … More
Our garden
Springtime means change, it will really kick-in when the clocks spring forward. For young inquisitive minds the garden is a … More
It’s spring again
This afternoon was very warm and demanded time in the garden should be spent on hands and knees – looking … More
Flowers at night
These flowers were picked from our garden by a family member without anyone’s knowledge. The first I heard was … … More
Newt
It’s a slow coronavirus day at home. We are practicing how long we can all be indoors without getting cabin … More
Kings of the road – professional drivers – not
Standards have dropped! At sometime in my life it was suggested that professional drivers were a special breed – ‘Kings … More
Travelling home
It was a normal Coronavirus day, precaution, precaution and washing hands every time I thought about it We are in … More
A gasp of surprise
A chance resting of my trusty camera (iphone) on top of a kitchen appliance resulted in a sharp intake of … More
Small Americano – please
I have mentioned before it is not always vision that attracts my attention to take a photograph. … with ice … More
A little bit of Italy in Horsham
In an unsuspecting part of Horsham, on an memorable road is a memorable cafe I have stopped here once before … More
The Tower
I have watched this residential tower block being constructed for over a year I suspect. It has been a slow … More
Night light – treasured!
Sleeping at night needs a little setting up The Mouse in the Lighthouse is 30 odd years old and served … More
Concrete and Clay – my feet begin to rumble
I have never lived in a city, have no desire to, but I have worked in several. I don’t have … More
Dump and run
I happened to be waiting for someone to buy a few forgotten things from this store and was, as usual, … More
Coloured Building
This is a favourite of mine. It is a dominant building and grabs the skyline with good effect I need … More
Curves, more curves and …
A bored lunchtime walk surprised me. This is the backside of the Centrale Shopping Centre. To me it’s better than … More
Hard to find local pubs
This not a generational thing, I am happy, mostly, with life; it’s an observation of the changing desires of society. … More
Smiled at while cooking
My culinary skills leave a lot to be desired. In effect I could burn water if left to my own … More
I was shocked …
I am not a prude, I am not churlish and I am not easily shocked but today I was I … More
Sleeping Traveller
This chap was resting while travelling. Masked-up to sleep and wired for sound to entertain There is a dichotomy here: … More
Croydon – absolutely the cheapest place to park in the country
Now, for the sharp eyed people amongst you, you might recognise this scene, and a red car parked here that … More
Extreme Makeup
I have seen a lot of extreme makeup artists work. I have mixed feelings! Today I enjoy it, tomorrow I … More
New Lanes – Brighton
I know, I know, I’m late. It’s catch-up Friday. It’s taken me time to get my act together putting these … More
Piano man – Brighton
You may have noticed other films about street performers in Brighton, but it is not apparent that it is the … More
