Tag Archives: Photos

Sunday Fungi: Silver Bells and Cockle Shells

Posted on March 10, 2019 by crispina kemp

When I first took this photo (way back in November 2017) I thought this wonderfully clustered fungus was an Oyster or Oysterling of sorts. But on further delving into books, I’d say its a Cockleshell. But Oyster or Cocklshell, it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged , | 32 Comments

Under the Arches

Posted on March 9, 2019 by crispina kemp

I claim this photo for #2019picoftheweek challenge title Three of a Kind [For details of #2019picoftheweek challenge  see MariaAntonia] Wymondham Abbey was founded in 1107 by William d’Aubigny ‘Pincerna’, butler to Henry I, to serve as Benedictine monastery with attached … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Photos | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments

Who’s for a Paddle?

Posted on March 2, 2019 by crispina kemp

Last Thursday … what a walk. For of the season, legs seemed not to be mine, though they finally got the hang of it. Meanwhile, the photo ops leapt out from all directions. In Norfolk a creek is a short stream … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged , , | 23 Comments

Sunday Fungi: Tea with the Elves

Posted on February 24, 2019 by crispina kemp

A magnificent Scarlet Elf Cup … first time seen, so I’m chuffed. A winter/early spring fruiting fungus, though small it’s easily seen. (Bristly bug thrown in for free!)

Posted in Photos | Tagged , | 18 Comments

A Particular Liminal Place

Posted on February 23, 2019 by crispina kemp

This bridge marks the boundary of city and country with Norwich to one side, and the parishes of Costessey and Hellesdon to the other. I claim it for #2019picoftheweek challenge title: Bridge, cos … it is. For details of #2019picoftheweek challenge  … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged , | 11 Comments

Sunday Fungi: Shades of Green

Posted on February 17, 2019 by crispina kemp

Not a plate of soggy lettuce, but a bracket fungus host to algae, not an unusual phenomenon especially in woodland.

Posted in Photos | Tagged , | 7 Comments

To Wit …

Posted on February 16, 2019 by crispina kemp

Most of my owls live solitary lives scattered amongst my books.  But these two hooted and (h)0wled; they wanted no longer to be apart, they wanted t’woo together. And so I set the stage and turned the spotlight upon them. … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged , , | 37 Comments

Sunday Fungi: Ruby Carbuncles

Posted on February 10, 2019 by crispina kemp

Yes, it is a fungi. I think it could be King Alfred’s Cakes. Except I’d say it’s too pale. But maybe that’s because it’s wet. Fungi tend to change colour when dry. And while I’ve titled the post Ruby Carbuncles, … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged , | 12 Comments

Let the Sun Shine In

Posted on February 9, 2019 by crispina kemp

Not the photo I was going to post this week, but after a week of dreary grey skies, I reckon we needed some sun. #2019picoftheweek challenge: Good as Gold For details of #2019picoftheweek challenge  see MariaAntonia

Posted in Photos | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

Blue Ice

Posted on February 2, 2019 by crispina kemp

Living beside the sea with its salt-laden air, on those rare occasions when snow and ice deign to grace us with their whiteness, it tends to be sparse and not last much beyond dawn. How then to find a photo … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged , | 25 Comments