Monthly Archives: September 2019

Sunday Picture Post: Late Summer Berries

Posted on September 8, 2019 by crispina kemp

This Sea Buckthorn hangs heavy with berries And what wonderful colours, the pale blue-green of the foliage, the deep orange of the berries. Collect them and squeeze them, they make a fruit juice high in vitamin C. Though you might … Continue reading →

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In Touch with the Sun

Posted on September 7, 2019 by crispina kemp

The title given is Silhouette And this day the sun answered it perfectly. Don’t you just love that pink-blush? And no, the photo isn’t in any way altered; it’s how it came from the camera. For details of #2019picoftheweek challenge … Continue reading →

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Hello Hello

Posted on September 5, 2019 by crispina kemp

“Ello, what’s this then?” “A hiker found them this morning, Sarge.” “Missing persons?” “One, Sarge. Angela Betts. Aged twenty-two. Blonde. Petite.’ The sergeant turned to look at the jackets strung from the gate. And nodded. “The inspector been told?” “Not … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #43

Posted on September 4, 2019 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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Affley Jumped Out

Posted on September 3, 2019 by crispina kemp

Zikes! Affley dropped amid a flutter of leaves and landed hard with a jolt. Yikes! She ducked and dodged the cascading water. She danced. That water was scalding hot. Swirled around, knocked and scraped against the tannin-stained walls, she’d had … Continue reading →

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What Pegman Saw: Naga-Loka

Posted on September 2, 2019 by crispina kemp

Little Mimi sits on the bank, sucking her thumb and looking glum. “Little One,” says the monk who sits beside her, “have you lost your coin?” She shakes her head. “No. I’m praying.” The monk looks behind him at the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Post Extra: After the Rain

Posted on September 1, 2019 by crispina kemp

The totally bizarre effect of sunshine after the rain on a mudflat, the tide rapidly ebbing. The interesting thing is how much the mud is greening this year, something I didn’t notice at the time of taking the photo. I … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: An Uncommon Visitor to Town

Posted on September 1, 2019 by crispina kemp

Time was, the wheatear was commonly seen, at the least around the rural villages. But I hadn’t seen one for… a very long while. So I was somewhat surprised to see this one, perched on Breydon wall, a spit’s distance … Continue reading →

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