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

The future belongs….

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Guthlac

I think anyone who has taken the time to read my blog will know that I am not a fan of Donald Trump. Whilst it is very important to me to express my thoughts on the man on this blog … Continue reading →

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Well Done HMG….

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Guthlac

I’m that sort of guy. I like to see the data wherever possible, that backs up policy announcements. Since quite early on I’ve been downloading the UK Government’s Covid data and analysing the data myself. It has not always been … Continue reading →

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Nonesuch…

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Guthlac

Does anyone really know anymore what the hell is happening? I fear we all know the answer to that. In Britain we have a government who try to pretend everything will be fine as they demonstrate a total lack of … Continue reading →

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Not I….

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Guthlac
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Sometimes…

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Guthlac

Sometimes this is exactly how I feel….

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Damp Day in the Glade…

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Guthlac

Soggy underfoot and the leaves tired and damp. Welcome to October in England. One moment the sun shines then next it hides behind a layer of cloud. The acorns ripen and are consumed or concealed by Squirrel or Jay. It … Continue reading →

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Into the Grey Shire….

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Guthlac

As October starts to bite deep into the year so the mists rise. Today found me out once more pursuing the sun as it peaked through the dampness of October. Over the last three years I had spent my time … Continue reading →

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Oppidum…

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Guthlac

The ‘new normal‘ requires new social etiquette. Here are just some of the things I now find myself doing: Covid Leaning – When sitting in a cafe and someone walks near to you you tend to turn your head and … Continue reading →

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5 Mistakes that new photographers make….

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Guthlac

Just recently my social media feed has seen an increase in ludicrous clickbait like the title of this post. Photographers telling other photographers how to take ‘better’ photographs. I have no idea what a ‘better’ photograph is and honestly I … Continue reading →

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Time for a Breather….

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Guthlac

  Over the past few days I have been rewatching Game of Thrones and especially the last season and I have to say on the whole it isn’t that bad.   I would agree that it did seem somewhat rushed.  I … Continue reading →

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