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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

A bit of GAS?…

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Guthlac

Do I suffer from G.A.S? (1). I’m not sure. I have just replaced my venerable 70 x 200 mm zoom with the latest version. The reasons for this were simple. The old lens was starting to struggle with the resolution … Continue reading →

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No Title to Mention…

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Guthlac

An uneventful day in Coalville. However, I have scouted out some more interesting photographic sites.

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Parsley, Sage, Rosemary…

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Guthlac

Another day. Another early start. There was a time when shooting in the dark or early dawn light meant tripods, hope, prayers and grain. Now? Breath out and let the camera do the rest. The first two images were captured … Continue reading →

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Something Old, Something New…

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Guthlac

Storm Goretti came and went. I had great plans: Get up at dawn and capture some heroic images in the local park of the snow covered trees. It was looking so good when I went to bed 3 or 4 … Continue reading →

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Awaiting Goretti…

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Guthlac

So I had plans. Good plans. Then I bottled out because of an oncoming storm. Over the past 24 hours I have consumed everything I could about Storm Goretti. I followed the advice. Canceled the aforementioned plan and now I … Continue reading →

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Welcome one and all …

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Guthlac

In life nothing is permanent. As Shelley wrote … “My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings:Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!” When I was growing up Coal was King. Now it is no more. In 20 or so … Continue reading →

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Be Very Careful…

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Guthlac

So at the start of December I mentioned that winter’s are not what they used to be. One month later it seems winter heard what I had to say and thought: ‘ you know what see what he has to … Continue reading →

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I’ll have to Play…

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Guthlac

So where were you when you heard the Americans had bombed Venezuela? It is the sort of question that has an historical sense of grandeur. An example is … where were you when President Kennedy was shot? The answer to … Continue reading →

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The Day After….

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Guthlac

So it is New year’s Eve. People are going out to parties or fireworks displays – all having fun. Not grumpy old me. Instead I was watching a bit of tele and doodling on my iPad. I had fun and … Continue reading →

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Billy Bob…

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Guthlac

Taking constitutionals at Christmas.

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