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Light As A Feather

Posted on September 26, 2026 by crispina kemp

Because of the way our walk-days fell, and because of the weather, and because of my back, I’ve only walked the camera once in September (I’m walking today but that’s too late for this). So, looking at the photos taken … Continue reading →

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CCC105: Pins That Tickle

Posted on September 24, 2026 by crispina kemp

Robin yelped and shuddered and cried, This rain It’s causing me horrible pain Rosy, the girl from down the lane Said to stop it, wimp, there’s no cause to complain Bill the snail, slip-sliding along On the wet ground Claimed … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #105

Posted on September 23, 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: Late Summer Glut

Posted on September 22, 2026 by crispina kemp

A medley of pics pulled from my archives (see Sunday’s post), taken on 14th September 2022. Enjoy… 🔼 It seemed, in the covid years, that every farmer had left a wide margin around their fields, sown with wildflowers. We do … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: A Walk From The Archives

Posted on September 20, 2026 by crispina kemp

We planned a walk for Tuesday 8th September 2026. But two unforeseen circumstances forced us to cancel. First, on the Monday, no sooner was I out of bed than I over-stretched, twisted, or something and ouch, there went my back. Couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Up In The Attic

Posted on September 19, 2026 by crispina kemp

He lived in the attic Though only I knew he was there When the family went out He would move about He came to my room He played with my comb Fascinated with it For hours he’d hold it I … Continue reading →

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Friday Flyers

Posted on September 18, 2026 by crispina kemp

Damsels and dragons and a few butterflies camera-captured on our walk on 31st August 2026. Enjoy, these could be the last of the season… 🔼🔽⏬ All Common Darters, but variously male, female and immature 🔼🔽⏬ More Common Darters 🔼🔽 And … Continue reading →

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CCC104: The Magical Bridge

Posted on September 17, 2026 by crispina kemp

When this was our ancestors’ land Before they were drilled into darkness And soaked into woe This flow marked the highest lap As far as the sea would go. Edges were magical back in those days As they’re magical still … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #104

Posted on September 16, 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: Flowers, Berries and…Stuff

Posted on September 15, 2026 by crispina kemp

Additional photos from our walk on 31st August 2026. Most often I’ll group the photos ‘logically’ but today I’ve left them in the order they came off my camera – i.e. in the order encountered. Enjoy… 🔼 Stinging Nettles in flower. … Continue reading →

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