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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

Ashmolean, Oxford

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Guthlac

Just got back from visiting my favourite all round museum the Ashmolean at Oxford. The reason for the visit was to visit the Master Drawings exhibition and I would really recommend this if you like portrait drawings. Now I’m going … Continue reading →

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If you’ve interested in Archaeology

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Guthlac

The Festival of Leicestershire and Rutland Archaeology Saturday 13 – Sunday 28 July  Discover the rich heritage of Leicestershire and Rutland during this year’s festival fortnight with a fascinating range of events, exhibitions, talks and guided tours from some of … Continue reading →

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Fraking Hell

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Guthlac

What do you get when cross a Mercedes car with a Mercedes Walsall Mobile Library lorry? A nice big scratch over one of my wheel hubs. Fortunately no one was hurt, nor was the car undrivable but it was bloody … Continue reading →

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Thinking like it was 100BC

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Guthlac

So how do you think like a man in the middle to late iron age in England? It is not easy and I found myself standing a field near to Normanton le Heath doing just that. Actually that is not … Continue reading →

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TV: Digital Photography Review

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Guthlac

QUICK LINKS:VideosSample ImagesCamera TimelineLink Directory connect.dpreview.com geasrshop.dpreview.com NewsReviewsBuying GuideSample ImagesArticlesCamerasLensesPhonesPrintersSoftwareForumsGalleriesChallenges Welcome to the dpreview.com Absolute Beginner’s Guides! If you’re completely new to photography, looking to upgrade from a point-and-shoot or the camera on your phone or are just looking for … Continue reading →

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Winners of the 6th Annual iPhone Photography Awards announced: Connect

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Guthlac

mobile photography technology, culture and community http://www.dpreview.com NewsReviewsFeaturesPhonesTabletsCamerasAppsForums Winners of the 6th Annual iPhone Photography Awards announced Lauren Crabbe | Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 17:17:35 UTC 38 Holly Wesley of Argyll, Scotland, won top honors as Photographer of the … Continue reading →

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Getting down and dirty with the details

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Guthlac

One of the joys of trying to get published is that you have to produce illustrations that are clear and precisie … which is what I’ve spent most of this morning doing.  I don’t know what this says about me … Continue reading →

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Enjoying the garden in the rain

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Guthlac

Clip clip clop went the April showers…so went the words of the Disney song. However it is mid June and we are still having rain clipping on the roof of the conservatory. However, if it wasn’t for the rain we … Continue reading →

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Given Time – Release Candidate One

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Guthlac

Given Time – Release Candidate One http://releasecandidateone.com/253:given_time — Sent from Zite, available for free in the App Store. Simon Marchini http://www.simonmarchini.co.uk

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Sequoiadendron giganteum

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Guthlac

You know one of those ideas, the sort that seemed such a great thing at the time, well here is one coming back to bite. A couple of months ago my good wife and I went to Compton Verny for … Continue reading →

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