Monthly Archives: June 2022

Old World Charm

Posted on June 18, 2022 by crispina kemp

Lavinia stared at the email open on her tablet with mouth agape. She didn’t understand the rejection. The agency had commissioned her to photograph the award-winning picturesque village of Saxlingham. She had sent in fifty photos specifically chosen for “old … Continue reading →

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The Trapeze Artist

Posted on June 18, 2022 by crispina kemp

Damselflies were everywhere flitting, tempting and teasing my lens. Then…yes!…this one held still just long enough for me to point and click though not sufficient for me to get a good focus. Balance, another title from the list Maria Antonia … Continue reading →

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CCC188: There’s Gold in Them There Hills

Posted on June 16, 2022 by crispina kemp

“What’s this place then?” Millie glanced back at George, her hiking companion who, although younger always was slower. George slipped off his backpack and pulled out the map. “Don’t bother,” Millie said, impatient. “I remember now. It’s that prison I … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #188

Posted on June 15, 2022 by crispina kemp

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 cartoon A joke A caption An anecdote A short story (flash … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Flowers, Flies and Other Beasts

Posted on June 14, 2022 by crispina kemp

Shots from our walk on 28th May 2022. A medley. If you look closely you’ll see there are two bees… Water Lilies and Water Violets… Fancy fungi found hiding along the way… A grey wagtail; it flitted like a butterfly … Continue reading →

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June Flowers

Posted on June 13, 2022 by crispina kemp

Too many flowers from our walk to include in tomorrow’s Tuesday Treat, so here’s the overspill… Hope you enjoyed. More flowers…amongst other things…tomorrow

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Sunday Picture Post: Onward to Halvergate

Posted on June 12, 2022 by crispina kemp

28th May we bused to Acle with intent to walk to Halvergate. Last week I shared the photos from the first stage of this walk, Damgate Carr. Now onward across Acle Grazing Marsh to Halvergate. Out of the woods and … Continue reading →

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The Castle

Posted on June 11, 2022 by crispina kemp

They were tourists, obvious with their cameras, and the way they looked into every courtyard, down every alley and lane they passed. They made repeated reference to a leaflet. Finally, they drew level to where I sat with a coffee … Continue reading →

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A Rose by Any Other Name

Posted on June 11, 2022 by crispina kemp

“A flower by any other name would smell as sweet,” said Shakespeare. Aye, and a rhododendron by any other name would be easier to spell! Bloom, another title from the list Maria Antonia has given us for #2022picoftheweek

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CCC187: Albert’s Old Boat

Posted on June 9, 2022 by crispina kemp

It was Albert’s old boat, the boys knew that, pulled onto the salt marsh, away from the tide. The boys also knew Albert was in hospital and word was he wouldn’t be coming home. That boat was idle, left ready … Continue reading →

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