Living here in Hampshire, you suddenly become aware that spring has, well, sprung, when you are surrounded by fields of the most vibrant yellow flowers – these of course are the blooms of the rapeseed plant that are farmed for bio-diesel, vegetable oil and animal feed. Rapeseed has been farmed across Europe for centuries however it was…
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Lamppost series – 2: The London Eye
For the second in my lamppost series, I couldn’t help but link lamppost two with one of my favourite London attractions, The London Eye on the Victoria Embankment. Continuing the regal theme, this lamppost is crowned! Look at the detailing of this cast iron dolphin at the lamppost’s base, designed, I believe, by G Vulliamy….
Photo of the Month: Blossom
I don’t think there is anything on earth I love more than the sight of cherry blossom in the Spring. I can fully understand how the Japanese venerate these fragile blooms as I feel exactly the same. They raise your spirits with their beauty whilst reminding you of the fragility of life – here for…
Lamppost series – 1: Buckingham Palace
The more I look around me via my faithful lens, the more I see … and there are really some cracking lampposts around. Some of these tireless providers of light are highly decorative. Such is the case with those lighting up Her Majesty’s London home –Buckingham Palace. In this Diamond Jubilee year, this was the…
Country Pub Series: The Bird in Hand, Lovedean
After a good walk, climbing the steep slopes of Catherington Down with The Hound, where better to enjoy a quick bite or a glass of wine then at The Bird in Hand, Lovedean … literally a two minute drive away. The staff are very friendly, the service is brisk and considered – but best of…
Four Seasons Series: St Hubert’s Church, Idsworth – 1
St Hubert’s Church, Idsworth, Hampshire – Winter Over the past year, I have been taking photographs of my favourite landscapes or sites at various Hampshire and West Sussex locations – curious to see how they would differ each season. St Hubert’s Church, Idsworth, Hampshire – Autumn I chose this amazing little church for my first set….
Four Seasons Series: St Hubert’s Church, Idsworth – 2
St Hubert’s Church, Idsworth, Hampshire – Winter This is the second set of shots I have taken over the past year of my favourite little church, St Hubert’s Church, Idsworth – the little Saxon church in the middle of the field. St Hubert’s Church, Idsworth, Hampshire – Autumn As soon as I started taking shots from…
A beach resort in winter …
I love living near a beach, particularly in the winter time, where tourists are sparce and you feel like you have the whole area to yourself. A few images of Southsea Beach, Portsmouth taken recently. Although dogs are welcome the Eastney end of Southsea Beach all year around, they can wander elsewhere off season. I…
In the footsteps of Sherlock – part two
Onwards with my sleuthing in search of all things Sherlock, I met up with @AboutLondon, @IsabellesTravel and @Painting – three fab twitter friends, in the “Smoke” and started our day’s investigation over tea and toast at Speedy’s Cafe, North Gower Street, near Euston Station. Looked down on pictures of by Benedict Cumberbatch & Martin Freeman, stars…
End of the Pier Show
Southsea Pier I admit I am something of a sucker for a pier – that magnificent iron engineering feat that projects out into the sea, standing firm (mostly) in all weathers. A relic of the golden age of travel introduced by the Victorians, day-trippers loving promenading along the pier on their days off, dress up…
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