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

Siren Scream

Is this true?   Can Jeremy Corbyn actually improve Labour’s performance so much that it leads to a hung Parliament and he an unlikely Prime Minister leading a coalition government?   Well if you believe this headline then yes is … Continue reading

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And the airport came into view

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The gift that someone left

Day four of my confinement and the leg is looking a lot better.  I have been working on many things that I frankly had put off for a rainy day – but it does give me some time just to … Continue reading

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Old man with his head down.

Due to a leg infection I have had to change my plans for the weekend – in short I have to rest my leg whilst the antibiotics go to war.   After two days I am starting to go stir … Continue reading

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Pushing the envelope

Last night I watched a video about what a DIT is and I found it fascinating just the amount of care and attention that goes into producing digital video images before it is reworked in post production.  One of the key … Continue reading

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We Live In Strange Times

Yesterday I was out walking in the nice warm sun around Melton Mowbray and the Eye Valley – today I am taking antibiotics for an infection in my leg – although the walking isn’t connected with the infection I probably … Continue reading

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Freshly Squeezed

Another beautiful day and what better way to start the day than to walk amongst the flowers whilst the air is still cool – simple things are usually the most rewarding.

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Thrill Me

Another beautiful day in the garden.

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The Sign

Why are clowns so creepy?   Too many zombie movies ?  Perhaps.

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Away from the madness of the world

With so much craziness going on just now I thought I would spend a while in the garden just capturing some images of flowers. Peace on us all.

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