Monthly Archives: September 2013

European Rugby

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Guthlac

I have been following the story of the withdrawal of the English and French rugby teams from the now probably defunct Heineken Cup with great interest. Not because of the rights or otherwise of the arguments on either side but … Continue reading →

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Van Gogh Museum

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Guthlac

I know this post is about the Van Gogh Museum (VGM) but I just don’t have any decent images of the VGM that I haven’t already used so you’ll have the make do with more Rijks Museum images. So the … Continue reading →

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Guess where we’re going this morning!

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Guthlac

Simon Marchini http://www.simonmarchini.co.uk

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Day 2 and the big question is….will it rain?

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Guthlac

Anyone who knows me will know that I have worked in this image just a tad for dramatic effect. Nonetheless it was looking pretty black just a few minutes ago but now it has returned to what I think can … Continue reading →

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Sketching before bedtime

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Guthlac

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iOS 7: Apple is still building brilliant products for ‘the crazy ones’

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Guthlac

Finally, someone who appears to understand the greater picture…iterate or die…. iOS 7: Apple is still building brilliant products for ‘the crazy ones’ http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/technology/micwright/100010579/ios-7-apple-is-still-building-brilliant-products-for-the-crazy-ones/ — Sent from Zite, available for free in the App Store. Simon Marchini http://www.simonmarchini.co.uk

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Vermeer

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Guthlac

In the main hall of the Rijks Museum there are alcoves set aside just for one Dutch painter of the 17th century. This was made in the Vermeer alcove. Sent from Yahoo! Mail for iPad

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Tired but alive

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Guthlac

The Night Watchman by Rembrandt is the star turn at the Rijks museum but I think the crowds are missing a trick. Buried nearby in the labyrinth of rooms is the wonderfully titled Banquet of the Crossbowman’s guild in celebration … Continue reading →

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The night watch

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Guthlac

A new and wonderful photo app Tiny Plants allowed me to make this image Simon Marchini http://www.simonmarchini.co.uk

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Do I want whipped creme with that?

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Guthlac

What a wonderful place the Rijks Museum is ….the staff are even better… We’ve just spent the morning wondering through Dutch art of the 17th century and now it is time for a cool drink and a nice piece if … Continue reading →

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