Category Archives: Photos

Monstrous Dragons

Posted on August 24, 2019 by crispina kemp

Is it the Common Darter or the Ruddy? I’m not sure which, though with where I found it I favour the latter. And I’m going for the title Macro on this; this is as close as I can get without … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Winging It

Posted on August 18, 2019 by crispina kemp

From dragons… to damsels… to butterflies that strike arrogant poses… and those that try to hide… We walked from Oulton Village (north Lowestoft) via Flixton Marshes, Somerleyton, Ashby and Lound to Hopton. So many butterflies, so many great shots, it … Continue reading →

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And the Sun Bore Down

Posted on August 17, 2019 by crispina kemp

A walk beside Flixton Marshes in Suffolk, the butterflies danced around us like demented fairies, the flowers unveiled their faces… and the sun bore down on us. #2019picoftheweek challenge: Sunshine For details of #2019picoftheweek challenge see MariaAntonia

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CCC40: First Time I Came

Posted on August 15, 2019 by crispina kemp

First time by this way I came, I waded through a streamlet deep Second time by here I trudged through mud, residual of the water seep Third time the ground was dry; I wondered why. 35 words. Written for Crimson’s … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Butterflies and Blackberries

Posted on August 11, 2019 by crispina kemp

A meadow brown butterfly rests upon a head of unripe blackberries, a perfect blend of colours. And the meadow brown as more often seen: at rest in a meadow.

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Reflections on Shadows

Posted on August 10, 2019 by crispina kemp

Despite I took this photo, I look at it and look at it, and I can’t figure out what plant that is whose shadow is reflected, all entangled with the waterweed. Thus I declare it, an Enigma and post it … Continue reading →

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CCC39: Chains

Posted on August 8, 2019 by crispina kemp

Chains long in the making Chains not for the breaking Tie me to this, my waterside settlement Links forged by my kin Links forged in Anglin Held us while crossing Chased by the Flooding on storm-seas that were tossing Chains … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Up Close and Personal

Posted on August 4, 2019 by crispina kemp

with scabious… An amazing range of colours, not seen as we pass it on the wayside. Scabious is a member of the Teasel Family.

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St James and the White Friars

Posted on August 3, 2019 by crispina kemp

Seen reflected in the waters of River Wensum is St James Mill built in 1836 in an attempt to save the local textile trade which was being eroded by mills in the northern counties, with their ample supply of rushing … Continue reading →

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CCC#38: I Thought I Saw

Posted on August 1, 2019 by crispina kemp

I thought I saw an elfin troop Their banners flying high Banging on their elfin drums Drubbing hearts that wandered by Off to fight an elfin battle All upon foot and none upon saddle Saw the fairy troop they met … Continue reading →

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