Tag Archives: Photos

Sunday Fungi: Paint it Red

Posted on September 22, 2019 by crispina kemp

The first of the fungi photos… couldn’t resist it.

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Dressing the Setting

Posted on September 21, 2019 by crispina kemp

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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Sunday Picture Posts: Bright Summer Berries

Posted on September 15, 2019 by crispina kemp

Last week’s berries were edible. These, while edible, are mildly toxic when raw. Best cooked. These bright red berries make excellent jelly or jam.

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A Square Round Well

Posted on September 14, 2019 by crispina kemp

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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CCC#44: With a Thunderous Roar

Posted on September 12, 2019 by crispina kemp

No whispering swishing whimper No rattling clattering sprinter, But always a rumbling thundering roar. That’s our Lord Hinton on his way from Swindon to Frinton. Written for Crimson’s Creative Challenge #44

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #44

Posted on September 11, 2019 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: Late Summer Berries

Posted on September 8, 2019 by crispina kemp

This Sea Buckthorn hangs heavy with berries And what wonderful colours, the pale blue-green of the foliage, the deep orange of the berries. Collect them and squeeze them, they make a fruit juice high in vitamin C. Though you might … Continue reading →

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In Touch with the Sun

Posted on September 7, 2019 by crispina kemp

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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Sunday Post Extra: After the Rain

Posted on September 1, 2019 by crispina kemp

The totally bizarre effect of sunshine after the rain on a mudflat, the tide rapidly ebbing. The interesting thing is how much the mud is greening this year, something I didn’t notice at the time of taking the photo. I … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: An Uncommon Visitor to Town

Posted on September 1, 2019 by crispina kemp

Time was, the wheatear was commonly seen, at the least around the rural villages. But I hadn’t seen one for… a very long while. So I was somewhat surprised to see this one, perched on Breydon wall, a spit’s distance … Continue reading →

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