Tag Archives: Photos

Hey, Wait Up!

Posted on July 18, 2020 by crispina kemp

Bend in the Road, another title achieved in Maria’s Antonia’s #2020picoftheweek Green lanes once were proper roads, taking wheeled traffic from village to village. But when the dictate came that parishes were to metal their roads, some routes were considered … Continue reading →

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This Sedative for the Soul

Posted on July 17, 2020 by crispina kemp

I was asleep when you crept in You woke me, body, heart and soul Awakened, aroused, enlivened You whetted appetites from long ago Appetites I didn’t want This couldn’t be, this was fantasy You scared me, go away and let … Continue reading →

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CCC88: Jack the Giant-Slayer

Posted on July 16, 2020 by crispina kemp

“When Jack slew the giant, that giant fell from his Up-There land with such a destructive crash that no one would speak to Jack for years to come. Jack the Giant-Slayer had destroyed half the land.” “And your point is?” … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge 88

Posted on July 15, 2020 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 Picture Post: By the Coast

Posted on July 12, 2020 by crispina kemp

Put on your hikers, pack your lunch, and don’t forget plenty of water. We’re gonna go walking the coastal route. We start at the Ravine, North Lowestoft, which takes us down the cliff, to the sea. Foot traffic crosses above … Continue reading →

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Wishing Wells

Posted on July 11, 2020 by crispina kemp

Such a fantastic response to  Crimson’s Creative Challenge this week has inspired me to share a couple of photos dating back 20 yrs (pre-digi, point&click camera, terrible quality). They were taken at Swallowhead Springs, source of the Kennet river in … Continue reading →

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I Have the Power

Posted on July 11, 2020 by crispina kemp

Nature, another title achieved in Maria’s Antonia’s #2020picoftheweek Low tide: 7:30 High tide: 13:30 This photo 9:30… a way to go Coastal erosion here is a problem. These chunks of granite are the only defence And sand the nature of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Green Lanes Part 2

Posted on July 5, 2020 by crispina kemp

Continuing last Sunday’s post, let me take you down our Norfolk green lanes… Through farmland… …where the golden grains do grow: …and traditional field-flowers still grow Through meadows rich with colours… The purple knapweed and the white ox-eye daisies might … Continue reading →

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The Tide is High

Posted on July 4, 2020 by crispina kemp

Early morning, Breydon Water, when the tide is high, becomes a place of calm All is Calm, another title achieved in Maria’s Antonia’s #2020picoftheweek

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Sunday Picture Post: Back to the Green Ways

Posted on June 28, 2020 by crispina kemp

Oh Yay! I can travel by bus again. And so… out to Acle and a walk to Burlingham Woods, almost entirely by green lanes and farmland White campion was everywhere. But could only take pics where it was in the … Continue reading →

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