Category Archives: Photos

As Above, So Below

Posted on May 4, 2019 by crispina kemp

Once upon a time, a long time ago, the Romans used the River Tas to ship supplies to the regional town of Venta Icenorum. Once upon that long time ago the river was wider and deeper … as it doubtless … Continue reading →

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Upon a Woodland Floor

Posted on April 28, 2019 by crispina kemp

When the woods turn blue I know spring has settled in, and summer won’t be long. The task is which photos to use. So many this year. And amongst the blue, shyly hiding, there is white. Photos all taken in … Continue reading →

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The Lone Pine

Posted on April 27, 2019 by crispina kemp

I remember this hilltop pine plantation. I watched it grow from knee-high dinky saplings, to a dark and forbidding pathless place, devoid of life. I returned after twenty years away to discover the canopy had risen high, and the light … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Flauna

Posted on April 21, 2019 by crispina kemp

Flauna: A photo featuring both flora and fauna I like the nectar of the harmless dead-nettles too. Just tweak out a flower and nibble the base of the sweet nectar-holding tube. Yum. Makes a walk doubly pleasing. (A word of … Continue reading →

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No Age Restriction

Posted on April 20, 2019 by crispina kemp

So while weary-footed Mum took her ease, my daughter played. Well, there was no sign to give age-restriction and she only just tops a young girl’s height … Playtime [For details of #2019picoftheweek challenge see MariaAntonia]

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Sunday Picture Post: Spring Willows

Posted on April 14, 2019 by crispina kemp

The seldom-noticed catkins of the Weeping Willow … Pussy Willow in flower … Which willow is this? It could be one of many; call it Generic.

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A Study in Colour

Posted on April 13, 2019 by crispina kemp

This time of year the fields blaze yellow as the sweet-smelling rape seed-oil comes into bloom, and create landscapes sharp in Contrast. [For details of #2019picoftheweek challenge see MariaAntonia]

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Sunday Picture Post: Crimson Catkins

Posted on April 7, 2019 by crispina kemp

The catkins of hazel fall like golden showers in spring; the catkins of willow are popularly known as pussy willow. But what about these? Black Poplar is one of my favourites. Soon the leaves will appear, as fresh and sweet … Continue reading →

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Hide and Seek

Posted on April 6, 2019 by crispina kemp

Less a case of hide and seek, more an example of Peek-a-Boo. [For details of #2019picoftheweek challenge see MariaAntonia]

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Sunday Picture Post: Epitome of Spring

Posted on March 31, 2019 by crispina kemp

Photos taken in Tyrrel’s Wood. near Long Stratton, Norfolk

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