Tag Archives: #2019picoftheweek

Reflections on Shadows

Posted on August 10, 2019 by crispina kemp

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 crispina kemp

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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Next Train…

Posted on July 27, 2019 by crispina kemp

Here’s a clock that’s anachronistic. The station, part of the Poppy Line which runs services … with steam-pulled trains … along the North Norfolk coast, is kitted out in the fashions of its day. I thought it apt for the … Continue reading →

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Retired…

Posted on July 20, 2019 by crispina kemp

I puzzled my head over what to photograph for the #2019picoftheweek title Road Worthy. Then, while taking my camera for a walk, I came across these … For details of #2019picoftheweek challenge see MariaAntonia

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By Sand, Stone, Sky and Sea

Posted on July 13, 2019 by crispina kemp

Sheringham, a quaint fishing village on the North Norfolk Coast was my resort of preference when my children were young. In those days, at low tide, there were rock pools with sea anemones and hermit crabs. But erosion and accretion … Continue reading →

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Decayed Technology

Posted on July 6, 2019 by crispina kemp

Time was, a windmill was the last word in technology. Every village and town must have at least one. Wind-driven, it could be sited away from the rivers. It wouldn’t get flooded when the winter snows melted. This was, after … Continue reading →

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Two Fine Horses

Posted on June 29, 2019 by crispina kemp

If you count legs you’ll discover there’s one hiding. But these two wouldn’t allow the third one to snuffle his snout in. So … Hello, as per the title in Maria’s photo challenge For details of #2019picoftheweek challenge see MariaAntonia … Continue reading →

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Roses that Follow the Rule …

Posted on June 22, 2019 by crispina kemp

The Rule of Three, that is. The white field rose blossoms a few weeks later than the more commonly-seen pink dog rose. Here, three friendly pollinators do their job, oblivious to the camera that captures them at their chores. For … Continue reading →

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The Yellow Flag

Posted on June 15, 2019 by crispina kemp

I look at the list of titles Maria has given me for the #2019picoftheweek challenge. Which to use this week? Pick a Colour Though, is the colour green? Of which there are many shades here. Or is it yellow? You … Continue reading →

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Powder Puff Young

Posted on June 8, 2019 by crispina kemp

A riverside walk unexpectedly turned into a family meeting when a swan and her young came to greet us … No denying it. Those cygnets qualify from the 2019picoftheweek challenge title Soft. For details of #2019picoftheweek challenge see MariaAntonia

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