Category Archives: Photos

Sunday Picture Post: A Breton Chase

Posted on September 3, 2023 by crispina kemp

7th August we return to the formerly “forbidden” woods of Costessey, this time as a short-cut to the neighbouring parish. But first, this… We’re hoping to walk along the river Tud which flows through this anciently-held Breton estate but deep … Continue reading →

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Home From Sea

Posted on September 2, 2023 by crispina kemp

I had a choice of titles from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week for this. But I’ve gone for Over Water.

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Friday Fungi

Posted on September 1, 2023 by crispina kemp

We’ve had a wet summer. But even so we weren’t expecting to find quite so many fungi on our walk on 7th August. Here’s the pick of the photos. Enjoy. In the woodland… On the grass verges… Hiding in hedgerows… … Continue reading →

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CCC251: Crispin’s New Job

Posted on August 31, 2023 by crispina kemp

Crispin was delighted with his new job. A chance to expand and experiment with his creativity. But now on his second day the boss has called him into his office. “Crispin,” he says, “I fear you haven’t quite grasped the … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #251

Posted on August 30, 2023 by crispina kemp

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

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Tuesday Treats: Flowers, Fungi and Other Things

Posted on August 29, 2023 by crispina kemp

A selection of flowers, berries and fungi seen on our walk 28th July 2023. Enjoy… Scentless Mayweed, it’s everywhere, wonderful white carpets… And White Campion, a love from my child-days, like bright stars dotting the hedgerows… So pleased to see … Continue reading →

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Monday Flyers

Posted on August 28, 2023 by crispina kemp

28th July 2023 the butterflies were much in evidence but the busy-busy flyers wouldn’t be still. And so not many photos, and those mostly one species. But still, beautiful to see… A pretty Small White… The king of our butterflies, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Another Norfolk Nook

Posted on August 27, 2023 by crispina kemp

28th July 2023, the day dawned with an encouraging sky. Strapped on the hikers, hopped on the bus, and the second bus. We’re walking from Poringland to Hellington via Framingham Earl and Alpington. Please, you’re welcome to join us… Water … Continue reading →

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After The Rain

Posted on August 26, 2023 by crispina kemp

The rain had steadily pattered from midnight to dawn. Then, just as the sky brightened enough to get a good shot, I whizzed out and took this. Undeniably Wet, a title from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week 

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CCC250: There Was A Boat

Posted on August 24, 2023 by crispina kemp

Adrift with a float There was a boat The boat was red To me it sped Held in my sight Despite the light The boat passed by Left me to die. But I’m alive Was it a joke? Or maybe … Continue reading →

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