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Behold the Beast

Posted on August 24, 2020 by crispina kemp

No prediction of the end of the world has ever come true. And there have been more than a few. Predictions of our total annihilation have been overblown. Still we are here… to witness this day. Make your peace with … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Treading In My Several-Times-Great Grandpa’s Footsteps

Posted on August 23, 2020 by crispina kemp

I caught the 6:35 (am) bus out of Great Yarmouth as far as Acle. The weather wasn’t good for sunbathing but excellent for walking. And I had a way to go. My destination was South Walsham (via the green lanes … Continue reading →

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The Path to Upton

Posted on August 22, 2020 by crispina kemp

This shortcut between villages is an ancient right of way. The farmer wouldn’t dare to remove it. Symmetry, another title achieved in Maria’s Antonia’s #2020picoftheweek

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Too Jigging Close

Posted on August 20, 2020 by crispina kemp

Great Yarmouth’s famous rows run East to West and channel the health-giving sea breezes. Those “breezes” helped to fight off the Black Death when it hit in the years 1347-1351, killing a third of Europe’s population. Those wind-channelling rows did … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #93

Posted on August 19, 2020 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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Marshland Flowers

Posted on August 18, 2020 by crispina kemp

Following fast upon (or under) Marshland Skies… some of the flowers seen on the two walks made (4th & 10th August 2020). They’re not flowers specific to marshland yet tend to grow in abundance there undisturbed by plough and harvester … Continue reading →

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The Wooded Hills of Bedfordshire

Posted on August 17, 2020 by crispina kemp

“Fair maid, I espy a loose thread. May I pull it… to see where it leads?” “And where might it lead?” she asked in feigned innocence. “Through wooded hills to Bedfordshire.” “Where you’ll take me?” she asked with a jostle … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Marshland Skies

Posted on August 16, 2020 by crispina kemp

It had not been my intention to keep my eyes on the sky. But the sky god gave me such wonderful vistas… Tuesday 4th August. It was a pleasantly warm day. The first meadow… not yet on the marshes Burgh … Continue reading →

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No Padlocks Allowed

Posted on August 15, 2020 by crispina kemp

Such an odd notice, and a weird place to put it. I had to Take Note, another title achieved in Maria’s Antonia’s #2020picoftheweek

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From Dawn to Dusk

Posted on August 14, 2020 by crispina kemp

Now we’re past the solstice, the nights draw in, the mornings break later, while yet it’s warm (ok, it’s hot!). Encouragement enough for me to go wandering with the camera. Wednesday 5th August. Sunset around 8:30 pm. Breydon Water Just … Continue reading →

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