Category Archives: Photos

Sunday Picture Post: In a Biting Wind

Posted on January 21, 2024 by crispina kemp

9th January 2024, first walk of the year, and it’s a tad cold, and the wind is howling. But we’ve been promised sunshine. So hats, gloves and thermals on, and let’s go. We’re headed to Whitlingham Country Park. Although we … Continue reading →

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CCC271: The Race Was On

Posted on January 18, 2024 by crispina kemp

Ivy and Sunflower agreed to have a race. Who could reach the sky first. Ivy was slow at the off, while Sunflower shot up, way ahead. But then came the storm – which laid Sunflower flat. Meanwhile, Ivy lazily climbed. … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #271

Posted on January 17, 2024 by crispina kemp

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 cartoon A joke A caption An anecdote A short story (flash fiction) A poem A … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Winter’s Limited Palette

Posted on January 16, 2024 by crispina kemp

A few more pics from our walk on 28th December 2023. Enjoy Some say bullrush, some say reedmace, we could argue all day No disputing this: This is reed in seed When all are shades of beige and fawn, a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Marsh, Castle and Mill

Posted on January 14, 2024 by crispina kemp

Second half of our walk, 28th December 2023. Wrap up warm, it’s a cold blustery day… The marsh is cut by channels that drain it, the water pumped into the estuary. This is where we leave the windy riverside and … Continue reading →

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CCC270: Where, What, Who?

Posted on January 11, 2024 by crispina kemp

Doctor, what have you done? And where have you put us? This is not Earth 1968.  

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #270

Posted on January 10, 2024 by crispina kemp

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 cartoon A joke A caption An anecdote A short story (flash fiction) A poem A … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Winter’s Dearth

Posted on January 9, 2024 by crispina kemp

A few additional shots from our walk on 28th December 2023, but no fungi, few berries, yet seed heads and birds persist. Enjoy Shelducks feeding on the freshly exposed mudflat Their distinctive markings make them unmistakable, even at a distance … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Early One Morning

Posted on January 7, 2024 by crispina kemp

Weather forecast for 28th December 2023 isn’t great. Cold. Very high winds. But at least no rain. Not knowing how bad those winds would be, we decide to stay close to home. Breydon Water. So let’s go… Breydon Bridge marks … Continue reading →

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CCC269: Sorry, I’ll Come Back Another Day

Posted on January 4, 2024 by crispina kemp

“Bertie, leave that dirty old bowl alone.” “But Maisy, look, there’s something in it.” “Dead fish, of course, you lout. What else would you find in an old fishbowl?” But it wasn’t fish. These were figures, human figures, and they … Continue reading →

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