Category Archives: Photos

CCC079: The Clue

Posted on March 26, 2026 by crispina kemp

It was a clue, Jasmine realised that. Never mind that the rest of her group were laughing and saying ridiculous things about that concrete block. It was a clue. Jasmine just knew it. But a clue to what? A sphere. … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #079

Posted on March 25, 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: Odds!

Posted on March 24, 2026 by crispina kemp

An odd collection of photos from our walk on 4th March 2026. Enjoy 🔼 Flowering currant, flowering 🔼 Alder with last year’s fruits (cones) alongside male (yellow catkins) and female (pink catkins) flowers, a rare treat to see close enough … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: A Sunny Start

Posted on March 22, 2026 by crispina kemp

Despite the Met Office forecast of an overcast day, 4th March 2026 starts with  bright sunshine in a cloudless sky. But how long will that blueness stay with us? Put on your hikers, let’s find out. We’re walking from Great … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #078

Posted on March 19, 2026 by crispina kemp

STOP PRESS: My sincerest apologies for posting this a day late. Had I been home yesterday I would have noticed it before it was too late, but I was out with the camera. I hope it hasn’t put any eager … Continue reading →

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CCC078: Exposed to Life’s Merciless Sway

Posted on March 18, 2026 by crispina kemp

She was sure she’d be safe From life’s evil strafe How could she not be Resilient as a forest tree With roots that dug deep Her balance she’d keep Strong and tall She’d never fall Let the world do its … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Wood and Water

Posted on March 17, 2026 by crispina kemp

A closer look at our walk on 23rd February 2026. Enjoy 🔼 Elder leaves, amongst the earliest arrivals 🔽 beech roots after serious soil erosion 🔼 Snowdrops. I could fill pages with the photos I took of snowdrops but I’m … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Wood and Water

Posted on March 15, 2026 by crispina kemp

23rd February 2026, and after weeks of heavy rain and dismal skies we’re looking for somewhere that’s likely to be dry underfoot. So this week we’re keeping it local. A short bus ride to outskirts of town from where we’ll … Continue reading →

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CCC077: Major Marjoram

Posted on March 12, 2026 by crispina kemp

Major Marjoram stood at his farmyard gate Legs wide in a strong farmer’s gait Arms folded over his satisfied chest And beamed as he’d done muchly of late Much too muchly He changed his beam to a scowl Fast before … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #077

Posted on March 11, 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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