Monthly Archives: December 2018

The Pick of Pics

Posted on December 31, 2018 by crispina kemp

Being a review of (almost) one year of #2018picoftheweek challenge … FYI, the challenge, set by Maria at ofmariaantonia (originally just for herself but she allowed me to join in) was simple: every Saturday to post a photo to match a Title … Continue reading →

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Sunday Fungi: Purple Helmets

Posted on December 30, 2018 by crispina kemp

These small, clustering ‘bonnets’ are as much iconic fungi as the totally boring button mushroom of supermarkets and kitchens.  

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Moody Hemlock

Posted on December 29, 2018 by crispina kemp

I have a liking for the umbellifers as subjects for my camera. Something of their structure … appeals. This one is the notorious hemlock, sickener (killer?) of reckless boys who cut the hollow stalks to make pea-shooters of them. This … Continue reading →

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Bloody Paparazzi CCC7

Posted on December 27, 2018 by crispina kemp

Bloody paparazzi! Ain’t Her Majesty’s birds safe anymore? For non-Brits, all swans are the Queen’s birds, fully protected. 

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #7

Posted on December 26, 2018 by crispina kemp

Welcome to my weekly challenge—open to all—just for FUN, FUN, FUN Here’s how it works: Every Wednesday I post a photo (this week it’s that one above.) You respond with something CREATIVE Here are some suggestions: An answering photo A … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Christmas Haiku

Posted on December 24, 2018 by crispina kemp

Christmas star rising Western cults unobliging Cash registers ring With a wish for Christmas Peace to you all.

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Sunday Fungi: Hidden Away

Posted on December 23, 2018 by crispina kemp

Not all fungi like to flash their colours. Some are shy babies, not even content to lie disguised amidst autumn leaves. These camera-shy fungi were hiding in the deep shadows beneath the roots of a wind-blown tree. But lucky for … Continue reading →

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Little Beads of Winter

Posted on December 22, 2018 by crispina kemp

It’s rare for the typical snow-scene to happen along the east coast of Norfolk, though it happens plenty inland. So rather than wait … #2018picoftheweek: Winter

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My Solstice Wish

Posted on December 21, 2018 by crispina kemp

A wish for stillness … To travel inwards … To hold to goodness … Embrace with love This, with Season’s Greetings, I wish to those who follow this blog, with special affection for those who have helped me so much this year. No … Continue reading →

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Tangerine Dreams and Apricot Kisses CCC6

Posted on December 20, 2018 by crispina kemp

An hour before sunset on a hot August day mists rise, hints of tangerine, apricot kisses still waters beneath, spread in negative echoes a leaden flow into mercury pools. Written for Crimson’s Creative Challenge #6

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