Category Archives: Photos

Sunday Fungi: Mama Fly

Posted on December 9, 2018 by crispina kemp

A while back I posted a photo of an emergent (baby) fly agaric … which sparked an interesting thread of comments. Well, here’s the fully grown version. It’s not often I arrive on the scene before the sparrows and squirrels … Continue reading →

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Against the Deep Shadows

Posted on December 8, 2018 by crispina kemp

Say “shadow” and we usually think of the shadow thrown by a standing object or person, as if shadow and object are one. Yet shadows are simply a lack of light, like where the sun don’t shine. Not sure of … Continue reading →

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The Asylum CCC4

Posted on December 6, 2018 by crispina kemp

They hunt us, the Hunters Why, what have you done? Told some lies, sold some fun They catch us, the catchers Strip us and thrash us Inside the ‘sylum. Done. For Crimson’s Creative Challenge #4

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #4

Posted on December 5, 2018 by crispina kemp

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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Stoned and Hammered

Posted on December 1, 2018 by crispina kemp

With so few titles left in our #2018picoftheweek challenge, finding photos to fit truly has become a challenge. But, at least for this week, I think I’ve snapped it. This jeweller’s shop window caught my eye as I was walking … Continue reading →

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Tribute to the Man CCC3

Posted on November 29, 2018 by crispina kemp

I knew the man I loved him dearly When he died I had him carved And set beside me.

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #3

Posted on November 28, 2018 by crispina kemp

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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Sunday Perfection

Posted on November 25, 2018 by crispina kemp

Of all the photos I’ve taken of fungi this season, I rate this as the best. Shame I can’t identify it with absolute certainty. It’s a parasol, that’s all I will say. Why is it ‘perfection’? Cos it’s not yet … Continue reading →

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A Bridge Too Far

Posted on November 24, 2018 by crispina kemp

One of my favourite walks is along Marriott Way. A former railway, it sidles along sidings, ramps above the looping Wensum valley, and ducks beneath innumerable road-bridges. This  (apparently) is bridge number 262. I believe Bridge No 262 qualifies for … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #2

Posted on November 21, 2018 by crispina kemp

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’s some suggestions: An answering photo A cartoon … Continue reading →

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