Author Archives: Guthlac

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About Guthlac

An artist, historian and middle aged man who'se aim in life is to try and enjoy as much of it as he can

What Must It be Like? …

Posted on August 9, 2026 by Guthlac

To be Taylor Swift … What must it be like? I haven’t got the first clue and even the thought of such a thing brings me out into a cold sweet. I’m sure those within their respective gilded cages would … Continue reading →

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I’d rather be on horseback …

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Guthlac

Courageous Richmond, well hast thou acquit thee.Lo, here, this long-usurped royaltyFrom the dead temples of this bloody wretch Have I pluck’d off,to grace thy brows withal:Wear it, enjoy it, and make much of it. Richard 3rd Act 5 Scene 3. … Continue reading →

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Hmm … not sure things are going as planned…

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Guthlac

On the 7th July, when all this nonsense started I wrote that Nigel Farage was a brave man. By that I mean anyone who stands for election is brave. Most campaigns end in failure because no matter how much you … Continue reading →

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Three Things To Improve Your … Number Three Will Blow Your Mind…

Posted on August 2, 2026 by Guthlac

Am I the only one who has watched almost endless videos about how to improve your photography? The less reputable ones usually have a title like the above. (Sorry if you have clicked on this expecting tips on how to … Continue reading →

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When We Were Young …

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Guthlac

When we were young we … We can all complete the sentence above. I suspect the older we get the answer might change. I also suspect that when ‘young’ was might change. At twenty being thirty is almost a lifetime … Continue reading →

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When Will It Rain Again?…

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Guthlac

We had some rain overnight which was good but we could do with much more. I read an article this morning about why our local water company hasn’t needed to impose a hose pipe band in a long time. It … Continue reading →

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Removal of Blockage…

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Guthlac

Not at all sure what this means but shortly after writing my last post I suddenly got an urge to create some new remastered images from photographs captured on this day. The two groups here are from 2009 (above) and … Continue reading →

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Flat Spot…

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Guthlac

12 Days! This is all I have produced in 12 days. A dying butterfly caught against a window. Something is very wrong. Flat spots happen. I guess the older you get the more you wise up to such barren periods. … Continue reading →

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That was unexpected…

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Guthlac

So Nigel Farage is going to face the voters of Clacton on Sea. We can all argue about the real reasons he is doing this. But the one thing you cannot argue is that it is NOT a brave move. … Continue reading →

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Interesting Times…

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Guthlac

Bliss it was to be alive… Wordsworth So England marches on. An incredible victory in Mexico. Next stop the VIKINGS! With the goalmeister himself Erling Haaland. Of course he is playing for the wrong team. He was born in Leeds … Continue reading →

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