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Child’s Play

Posted on October 31, 2026 by crispina kemp

I love to photograph the equipment on this kids’ playground. Such a wonderful assortment of colours and shapes A for Abstract, my October choice for Maria’s Photo Challenge

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Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2026 by crispina kemp

Halloween, that season of screams That night of scary nightmare dreams Of horror flix on movie screens Of blood and bones Vampires and witches Of bin-liner dresses and talcumed tresses Of murder done in the name of fun But out … Continue reading →

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Friday Fungi

Posted on October 30, 2026 by crispina kemp

Hello, all you fungi fiends. The yield was disappointing this week (14th October), especially since in previous seasons this woodland has been outstanding. But we must blame the weather and hope for better, later. Meanwhile, here’s some to be going … Continue reading →

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CCC110: Where Nothing Is Quite As It Seems

Posted on October 29, 2026 by crispina kemp

It’s cool, this pool Hidden. Secret. Dangerous to know A peaceful place Where dreams are woven Held together with ancient lace Not a pool where children should go Except the children found in those dreams Here they stay, hidden Where … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #110

Posted on October 28, 2026 by crispina kemp

Every Wednesday I’ll post FOUR photos (if you want to get a head start you’ll find them marked in that week’s Sunday Picture Post and Tuesday Treats). Lots of choice! And here they are: You respond with something CREATIVE. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Leaves… and Things

Posted on October 27, 2026 by crispina kemp

A medley of autumnal shots from our walk on 14th October 2026. Enjoy… 🔼 It’s the season. Chestnuts are falling even as we’re walking beneath the trees. Thick on the path beneath our feet, like walking on carpets 🔼 One … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Two-Faced Woodland

Posted on October 25, 2026 by crispina kemp

14th October 2026, the day dawns not too cold, not too wet, not too windy. We hop a bus, and another. We’re going to Broadland Country Park, the one-time grounds of an ‘English Country House’, now a nature reserve. Its … Continue reading →

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Birthday Wishes

Posted on October 24, 2026 by crispina kemp

“What!” “I know, I know. Don’t shout, Mum. It’s not my fault.” Shirley twisted her hankie and scrunched her face, knowing full well the place was an utter disgrace. “No parties. We agreed it,” her mother ranted. “But it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Friday Fungi

Posted on October 23, 2026 by crispina kemp

And here we are again, my fungi fiends. Not many this week but we’re grateful for what we have. So, feast your eyes… 🔼 Google says Artist’s Bracket. My guide book says Southern Bracket. Take your pick! 🔽 These are definitely … Continue reading →

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CCC109: Ever Hallowed Be Her Name

Posted on October 22, 2026 by crispina kemp

The old man climbed the hill Grandma behind him With her angled staff warding Pressing, prodding At top of hill the old men sat On a bench beneath a young oak tree And there he sat while the days passed … Continue reading →

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