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Author Archives: Guthlac
Don’t Look Up…
Am I to understand correctly that, after all the information you’ve received today, the decision you’re making is… Kate Dibiasky – Don’t Look Up
Testing, testing…123…
Another day in the field. That really makes thing sound like I was marching to battle. The truth was much more mundane. I took a walk around a suburban park set amoungst a series of former gravel pits in very … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Spring
Tagged City of Leicester, Grey Heron, Mute Swans, photography, Robin, Spring, sunshine, Tufted Duck, Watermead Country Park
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No No No…
Warning. This post contains old man grumbling. You have been warned. Is there no hope in the world? Have we really stooped so low? A ‘loose‘ remake of one of my favourite films of all time, Kind Hearts and Coronets, … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Spring
Tagged Bird Photography, Black Headed Gull, Carrion Crow, City of Leicester, Coot, Glen Powell, Greylag Goose, How to make a Killing, Kind hearts and Coronets, Mute Swan, photography, Sony 200x600 mm Lens, Sony f4 70 - 200 mm, Spring, United States of America, Watermead Country Park
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Mad World…
All around me are familiar facesWorn out places Roland Orzabal The world (a bit unfair on Gaia) appears to be going through one of its crazy destructive purges. On these occasions I find walking around a pleasant garden helps restore … Continue reading
Posted in General
Tagged Botanical Gardens, daffodils, fish, Flowers, Gaia, Koy Carp, photography, Spring, University of Leicester
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Rabbit Hole…
The other week I was walking through Leicester City centre when I read a sign saying that Mary, Queen of Scots, stayed at the build that was situated on that site in 1586 on her last journey from Chartley to … Continue reading
Enclosure or Closure…
I suspect that the latest war that the President of the United States has started has had a profound effect on me. Now, before I get accused of living in a privileged bubble I am well aware that there are … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, Apple Pencil, Art, Donald Trump, Graphic Art, Politics, Procreate
Tagged Apple Pencil, Digital Painting, Doom Scrolling, drawing, Iran, Procreate, sketch, Tech Bros, United States of America, War
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O Superman…
Here come the planes.They’re American planes. Made in America. Laurie Anderson – O Superman The other week I asked about the kidnapping of the Venezuelan President ‘…So where were you when you heard the Americans had bombed Venezuela? …’ and rifted … Continue reading
We Are In Uncharted Waters….
Before I start I think it is very important to state upfront. I am not passing any judgment on the guilt or innocence of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor nor Peter Mandelson. That is for the investigation and should it come to … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Digital Painting, Procreate
Tagged Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, Apple Pencil, drawing, King Charles 3rd, Peter Mandelson, portrait, Procreate
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Springish…
It was a lovely spring day yesterday whilst we had a walk around the city centre of Leicester. Let’s hope it is the first of many. I’m sick to death of all those gray damp days we’ve experienced so far … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Street Photography, Winter
Tagged City of Leicester, iphoneography, Jewry Wall, Museum, photography, Roman, Roman Empire, Street Photography
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Another Task on the To Do List…
Another one bites the dust…(1) I’m quite proud of myself. The previous year’s Yearbooks completed before the end of winter. What will I do with myself now? FN (1). Nothing is new. According to Google AI (I’ll let you place … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Photography
Tagged Apple Pencil, art, blurb books, drawing, Homer, Illiad, iphoneography, photography, portrait, Procreate, Queen, Self Publishing, sketch, yearbook
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