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

Death of Stalin….

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Guthlac

There is real horror behind the laughter Mark Kermode   Yesterday I saw The Death of Stalin and I found it one of the most powerful movies I have seen in a very long time.   The story, and this isn’t … Continue reading →

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Overplaying your hand…

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Guthlac

I haven’t written about Brexit for a while so I thought I would sally forth and have my say, not that it counts for anything.   Over the past few days we have experienced the humiliation of the British prime minister … Continue reading →

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We that’s that….

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Guthlac

So the saga of HS 2b continues.  This time last year it was going to run to the south east of Measham and I decided to document the destruction of countryside I grew up with.   The in the summer there … Continue reading →

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Look no further for Red October

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Guthlac

It is so very tempting to think because we live on an island we are safe from the outside world…after all the channel has protected us since 1688, that is if you discount the small French foray into Wales in … Continue reading →

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Girl on the Highway…

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Guthlac

Because the free wind is blowing through your hair.

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Spend time in bed

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Guthlac

I recommend you stop watching the news… I really should take this advice from Morrissey

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Something that I have never understood

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Guthlac

Over the years I have looked at many many photographs and one thing has puzzled more each time more than anything else – why is it important to know the F stop and shutter speed etc?   I suspect I am … Continue reading →

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Is it real…

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Guthlac

Flu jab plus cold equals…

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My Clumps…

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Guthlac

Many artists draw, paint photograph the same subject again and again.   When I think about this Paul Nash and the Wittenham Clumps immediately come to mind although there are so many others. I too suffer from this affliction with a … Continue reading →

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And then you laughed…

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Guthlac

Getting my feet wet some more…

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