Category Archives: Photos

Crimson’s Creative Challenge #078

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

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

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

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

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

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: Spring

A medley of photos from our walk on 17th February 2026 that might (or might not) typify Spring. Enjoy 🔼Aconites, snowdrops and daffodils are native to Britain. But I suspect these ones are garden escapes. Still, lovely to see 🔽 … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Beside the Beck

17th February 2026 dawns chilly but dry after too much rain for too many days. Rather than trudge through knee-deep mud, we choose a walk that’s mostly roads though we might have to wade through puddles. This walk starts at … Continue reading →

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CCC076: Gone Fishing

Gone fishing To catch us a bass, trout or perch? Gone fishing To hook us a tasty dish? Gone fishing Or angling to dangle a sweet-baited hook? Aye, to catch me a catch with a handsome look

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #076

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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