Tag Archives: Photos

Sunday Picture Post: Spring Willows

Posted on April 14, 2019 by crispina kemp

The seldom-noticed catkins of the Weeping Willow … Pussy Willow in flower … Which willow is this? It could be one of many; call it Generic.

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Sunday Picture Post: Crimson Catkins

Posted on April 7, 2019 by crispina kemp

The catkins of hazel fall like golden showers in spring; the catkins of willow are popularly known as pussy willow. But what about these? Black Poplar is one of my favourites. Soon the leaves will appear, as fresh and sweet … Continue reading →

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Hide and Seek

Posted on April 6, 2019 by crispina kemp

Less a case of hide and seek, more an example of Peek-a-Boo. [For details of #2019picoftheweek challenge see MariaAntonia]

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Sunday Picture Post: Epitome of Spring

Posted on March 31, 2019 by crispina kemp

Photos taken in Tyrrel’s Wood. near Long Stratton, Norfolk

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Tyrrel’s Wood

Posted on March 30, 2019 by crispina kemp

Tyrrel’s Wood has been a managed woodland since at least 1251, though the present extent has later plantation additions. Here I’m walking along the ancient wood-bank … and thus I claim it for the #2019picoftheweek challenge title: ( just) Into … Continue reading →

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Sunday Fungi: Done and Dusted

Posted on March 24, 2019 by crispina kemp

My chosen title here is obvious. Something has given this fungus and accompanying herbage a thorough dusting. My guess is it’s fungus spores.  

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The Market Cross

Posted on March 23, 2019 by crispina kemp

Mark my confesion: It wasn’t intentional, it was quite accidental, my attention down rather than up. in my need to exclude the non-consenting general public I lopped off the cross at the top. Though neither round nor square, I claim … Continue reading →

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Sunday Fungi: Cream-Tinted

Posted on March 17, 2019 by crispina kemp

The paler fungi, especially those that are mushroom-coloured, aren’t the easiest subjects. They catch and reflect too much light. So I was happy with this little cluster came out right.

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Which Way?

Posted on March 16, 2019 by crispina kemp

The photo says it all I walk. A lot. Outside of towns, along country paths, over meadows, trailing through woods. Miles away from the nearest convenience. And so this photo, Which Way (to go …) [For details of #2019picoftheweek challenge  … Continue reading →

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Twice Daily Covered

Posted on March 12, 2019 by crispina kemp

Sand-coated sea-stones, reds and blacks Masquerading tumbled green glass White and coloured quartz that glisten Jet and precious amber microscopic dust Cockles, lugworms, winkles, driftwood Starfish, crabs and mermaids’ purses Blackened groynes grown thick with limpets Castles, buckets, spades abandoned … Continue reading →

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