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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

Oh Alastair…

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Guthlac

On Sunday I watched another disgraceful display by Alastair Campbell on the Sunday Politics show.   Campbell, a virement remain supporter, decided to display his boorish, patronising bullying self whilst debating (I’m being charitable) with Gisela Stuart, a Leave supporter, about Brexit.  … Continue reading →

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Hold on to…

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Guthlac

  Thought I’d take my iPhone for a walk today…felt quite good.

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Lacklustre Morning….

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Guthlac

Had one plan, couldn’t be arsed to get up in time so had a walk around the park at dawn….alright suppose

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Night Swimming

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Guthlac

So R.E.M. are reissuing Automatic for the People for a 25th anniversary celebration (not quite sure how that works but hay what the hell do I know?)    So I am going through some images I made a while ago … Continue reading →

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Chasing the clouds away

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Guthlac

This Potter sketching is getting just a little bit silly at the moment…perhaps this is because I don’t have the sensible Hermione Granger to keep me on the straight and narrow.   This isn’t the first time I have strayed into … Continue reading →

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Popcorn

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Guthlac

Just recently I have found myself being consumed by all things Trump.   I read numerous articles about how this or that had gone wrong or how he was showing every sign of starting world war three or or or.  In … Continue reading →

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Events dear girl events….

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Guthlac

On Friday I watched the excruciating display by Quentin Letts and Ian Hislop on Have I Got News for Yo when talking about the harassment and bullying scandal that is sweeping through the House of Commons.   They looked just like little … Continue reading →

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TW 3 – Water – Day 7

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Guthlac

So that was that week.  The idea was to make some images each day to mark the end of the first year with my Sony mirrorless camera.   It was some week.  I must admit towards the end it was really … Continue reading →

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Evening – Day 6

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Guthlac

  It doesn’t matter where you are in the world – somewhere it will always be evening.

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Decay and Renew – Day 5

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Guthlac

Autumn is finally hitting – although the temperature is still quite warm.  Leaves are falling and seeds and berries are out in abundance.  In all of this decay there are the seeds of renewal.

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