Category Archives: Photos

Sunday Picture Post: A Walk on the South Side

Posted on May 31, 2020 by

The path on the south side of Breydon Water leads to Burgh Castle and the remains of a Roman fort. But we’re not going to walk that far. Instead, we’ll cut across the marshes and circle back to Great Yarmouth. … Continue reading →

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Mr Blue Skies

Posted on May 30, 2020 by

Breydon Water at the top of the tide and not a breath of air. I’ve never seen it so quiet, not even in winter Blue Skies, another title achieved in Maria’s Antonia’s #2020picoftheweek

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CCC#81: Johnny Be Good

Posted on May 28, 2020 by

Little Johnny B Goode should have been named No Good For Little Johnny never did as Little Johnny should Little Johnny B Good, don’t you go near that water But Little Johnny B Good, being at best No Good, ventured … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #81

Posted on May 27, 2020 by

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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Top of the Tide

Posted on May 26, 2020 by

There is a moment of stillness in the estuary when it seems the water is undecided which way to flow. This day the stillness is aided by an extraordinary lack of wind. Alexanders were brought to Britain by the Romans … Continue reading →

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Zeus… Lusting

Posted on May 25, 2020 by

Zeus lusting for the noble nymph Danae Gathered his clouds to screen his desires Called on Hephaistos to stoke up the fires Called for Ares to sharpen his weapons ∼His startling hard-thrusting lightning ∼His ear-cracking thunderous bolt ∼His chariot’s horses … Continue reading →

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Sunday Post: Walk on the Wild Side

Posted on May 24, 2020 by

Okay, so not so wild, just out of town.

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Braving the Bure

Posted on May 23, 2020 by

Lockdown ‘relaxed’ I ventured further than I had before… but still avoiding public transport Great Yarmouth forms the nexus for the Broads’ rivers (Waveney, Yare and Bure). This time of year, this stretch of river is usually busy. But not … Continue reading →

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CCC#80: Neighbours

Posted on May 21, 2020 by

John: Have you seen who has bought that house next door? Immigrants, Goodwife, more cursed immigrants. Goodwife: Religious refugees, John. We’ve opened our borders to them; it wouldn’t hurt you to open your heart. John: They take our jobs. Goodwife: … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #80

Posted on May 20, 2020 by

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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