Category: Slideshow

An exciting adventure~I’ve written a book !

Since my last blog (it does seem true that the passing of time accelerates with age), I’ve continued to seek the uncomplicated. However, that which you can’t control will intervene to dictate that level of complication to remind you how much might be predestined and how much we bring on ourselves. Taking the line of least resistance is the preferred path of those of us who like to avoid difficulty, unpleasantness and confrontation. Arguably of course it is judged by […]

The season for sitting outside

“Sitting watching the world go by” is something I love doing. Especially if it’s in a pavement café where I can simultaneously indulge in another passion, namely enjoying a great coffee or a tasty treat. And, where better in my book, than the pavement cafes, bars and restaurants of Italy, where there’s the best chance of proper coffee, fabulous food and eye-catching scenery. Regular visitors to my blogs and people who know me will recognise some of the images in […]

The Camera in your pocket

Photos with your phone Maybe it’s an age thing; oh alright, it is, but there was a time when photographs were the preserve of cameras and (tele)phones were the apparatus of verbal communication. Well, that’s history, and with the advent of the smart phone and ever-updated “tech”, high quality images and videos are obtainable for anyone with a mobile phone in their pocket. Now this is not an earth-shattering, recent or unique realisation but it is an undeniable fact that […]

The Christmas message for 2021

Here we are in December* on the run up to another Christmas. Time to visit the loft for those decorations ( it doesn’t seem that long that they were consigned to their storage crates), time to prepare seasonal messages, acquire gifts, write Christmas cards and confirm plans and arrangements. So, here’s a start to the festive fun, frivolities and furore. (*People will know that we are of the view “the festive season” should not start any earlier than December.) Everyone […]

A few thoughts on time and its application in challenging times

I’ve had time to do some things. This note started life as an idea to write about something I’ve managed to do (and enjoy doing) by having the time to expand and apply some skills in creating another slideshow of my photographs. This note has expanded, with time. There is a feeling of contentment when you have time to do something that exercises your creativity. This is especially the case when it is something that you might not have progressed […]

Another visit to Chatsworth

It seems like a long time since I added anything to my Blog, and without searching for excuses (like blaming George) I thought I’d update my website with a few photos and a slideshow from this years’ visit to the fabulous Chatsworth Horse Trials. This return to one of our favourite places was an enjoyable excursion, particularly as we were now able to include George in our adventures. A fabulous and dog-friendly cottage in the Chatsworth Estate was our home […]

Sites and sights in Le Marche Italy

Our annual (and sometimes biannual ) visit(s) to fabulous Tuscany continue, resulting in much pleasure, consumption of great food and wine and of course a plethora of photographs. Our stay in Tuscany this summer was preceded by a few days staying in the Le Marche region of Italy, the calf muscle (or “gastrocnemius” ) in the boot of Italy. We stayed in Ancona and also visited Senigallia to its north and Loreto to its south, before heading back westwards through […]

A tribute to a dear friend

Some might say that a blog post on a photographers website is not the appropriate place for a reminder about the devastating effects of Cancer and a request for people to remember to donate to those organisations and charities that are working to eradicate the disease. Well, having just attended the funeral of a dear friend, and with memories of similar occurrences over the last couple of years, I felt compelled to use this ”platform” to put something out there. […]

Hardwick Hall ~ A memorable place created by an formidable lady

This is my review bit Whenever we are in Derbyshire, notably for the Chatsworth Horse Trials, or to visit some friends who live in this great part of the world, we always try and make sure a visit to Hardwick Hall is on our itinerary. National Trust membership (or being married to someone who works for the Trust 😊 ) provides free entry to Hardwick Hall and all its wonders, including the Old Hall even though is now under the […]

Another trip to Sydney would be a great idea

Sydney Slideshow (just click on the white play button, and then maximise the screen) Having reviewed the many photographs taken during our recent trip it comes as no great surprise that there is a keenness to return some day. In the meantime there is conciliation in looking through the many images and reminiscing. To make the task easier I’ve put together a slideshow of a few favourite shots. Rather than making the slideshow to cumbersome it seemed a good idea […]