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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

Taking stock..of sorts…

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Guthlac

So where have I got with the Ironstone Benefice project?   Not too sure but I have been working on it for just over two years now and I have to say it has been fascinating for two reasons:  Firstly, I … Continue reading →

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In the land of Vikings…

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Guthlac

A beautiful winter’s day – it could be early spring (I hope it isn’t because spring should not start on Valentine’s Day in this part of the world – it could be a harbinger of something much worse!)   This was … Continue reading →

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It’s about three weeks – what have I learnt?

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Guthlac

So here is my street photography set up – scary isn’t it.  A five year old camera body – although mine is around 3 years old and a lens that is over forty years old.  Those of you who might … Continue reading →

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With Ralph in my mind…

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Guthlac

This is the second series of images made on the Streets of London on Sunday.   As I was making the images this morning I couldn’t help but hum Streets of London in my head. I think London may have change … Continue reading →

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Streets of London

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Guthlac

We live in a sea of photographs.  Each day millions, probably billions, more are added.   Yesterday I was wandering in and around Soho, London whilst the Chinese New year celebrations were taking place.  It was a fantastic day out and … Continue reading →

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Non dormientes officium…

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Guthlac

Sometimes I find it difficult to get a good night’s sleep in a hotel.   It has nothing to do with the bed or anything like that. My suspicion is that as I get older I just find any change in … Continue reading →

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Some More Perspective…

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Guthlac

Over the past few posts I may have given the impression that I am for Brexit.   I am not.  However, I not in favour of running down Britain which I feel has sometimes taken the over some of  the Remainer … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Borders are Europe’s Borders….

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Guthlac

If we dismiss the recent comments by Donald Tusk as being at best unhelpful and certainly not the most diplomatic language ever used – perhaps it is something to do with the name Donald?   What are we to make of … Continue reading →

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Updated Website….

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Guthlac

  I’ve just updated my website with some of the best of the photographs I made in 2018…it can be found at the address below https://www.simonmarchini.com/

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A lot of hard work for what?…

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Guthlac

Another Sunday another session with the Canon FD Lenses and my Sony A6000.   To recap I have set of small lightweight Canon FD lens circa late 1970s that I have decided to try and use with my Sony A6000.  The … Continue reading →

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