Tag Archives: #2019picoftheweek

Waterproof Waders

Posted on October 5, 2019 by

And the title I’ve chosen this week for the #2019picoftheweek challenge is… FEET I swear the swans at Whitlingham enjoy having their photos taken. This one patiently posed. But he didn’t realise I was after his feet. For details of … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on My Favourite Things

Posted on September 28, 2019 by

One of the titles for #2019picoftheweek challenge is My Favourite Things. Nine months now I’ve been pondering on this. When the answer was there all the time. The wide blue sky. Trees in full leaf offering shade. And a slow … Continue reading →

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Dressing the Setting

Posted on September 21, 2019 by

When it comes to set-dressing, this steam-enthusiasts’ mecca has it aced. Every detail…  Authentic. For details of #2019picoftheweek challenge see MariaAntonia

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A Square Round Well

Posted on September 14, 2019 by

My submission for the #2019picoftheweek challenge title: All’s Well For details of #2019picoftheweek challenge see MariaAntonia This magnificent well sits beside the main Norwich to Dereham road, at the corner of Longwater Lane in Costessey. Despite misinformation to the contrary, … Continue reading →

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In Touch with the Sun

Posted on September 7, 2019 by

The title given is Silhouette And this day the sun answered it perfectly. Don’t you just love that pink-blush? And no, the photo isn’t in any way altered; it’s how it came from the camera. For details of #2019picoftheweek challenge … Continue reading →

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The Last of the Summer Rain

Posted on August 31, 2019 by

My walks have been well-timed this summer. Until this week. This week the heavens opened. At the confluence of the Bure and Yare, the rain was yet to fall. But I reckon it’s enough to claim the title Rainy Day … Continue reading →

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Monstrous Dragons

Posted on August 24, 2019 by

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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And the Sun Bore Down

Posted on August 17, 2019 by

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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Reflections on Shadows

Posted on August 10, 2019 by

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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St James and the White Friars

Posted on August 3, 2019 by

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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