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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

So tell me whats up…no more

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Guthlac

So there is no argument – autumn is here.   It takes many different forms and probably most of the time it is just dull and damp and then sometimes it is magical – hardly Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness … Continue reading →

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Today I’ve been mostly listening to Ommadawn…

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Guthlac

Ommadawn was the third album that Mike Oldfield released and I think it is safe to say it is a bit of an acquired taste which is great because those of us who like the album are few and far … Continue reading →

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Decline…

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Guthlac

Eventually everyone has to face up to the fact that they just can’t do what they used to be able to do before.   It seems the more stellar the life the greater the decline is felt.   Some adjust … Continue reading →

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Half hour to kill

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Guthlac

I’ve been consumed by photography recently but this afternoon I spent half an hour or so just messing around with my Apple Pencil.

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Mean Streets…

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Guthlac

“If in doubt of what to photograph then just spend some time walking around places that you know….” as Tyrion might have said a wise man once said.  Of course this is nonsense but the view hasn’t changed that much … Continue reading →

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Duck Shoot

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Guthlac

We have all been there…you hear a snatch of a tune which is very familiar yet you can’t place where you first heard it.  For me it was a piece of music that seemed to be the go to music … Continue reading →

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So that’s that then…

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Guthlac

For a while now I have claimed that autumn was here – well now there is no mistaking the slowly changing season – rain is definitely stopping play.  I realise talking about rain might be seen as being in bad … Continue reading →

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Another Busy Day at Calke…

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Guthlac

Clearly not all the kids have gone back to school today….still there is enough space at Calke Abbey to find some more deserted locations.

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Where the Dark…

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Guthlac

A beautiful morning: just watched the season finale of Game of Thrones and everything is good in the world.   So what better time to make images of a spider on her web before the dew has burnt away…well sort … Continue reading →

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Killing Zone…

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Guthlac

When we walk through a garden we usually appreciate the beauty of the plants and style of the way they have been arranged.   What is overlooked is that gardens are a killing field for many of the insects that … Continue reading →

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