Category Archives: General

This is for posts that have no real specific category, such as Art or Photography

My how things have changed

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Guthlac

I had such an interesting thought…what photos did I make this time last year. It came as a bit of a shock when I found out I hadn’t made any. So what about the year before? Nothing. I had to … Continue reading →

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The first part of the Decision Made

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Guthlac

Well one down one to go. I’ve decided to sell my Sony NEX5n. But before you think that I think the camera isn’t any good this would be far of the mark. The Sony NEX5n is one of the best … Continue reading →

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New Author looking for help

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Guthlac

If you get the chance why not take a look over at this FB page. The stories are all based in and around Leicestershire and some are fiction and others myths and legends. Why not click like at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Borough-Boys/368938166555376 Simon … Continue reading →

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Sun sun lovely sun

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Guthlac

So the sun is shining – now all we need is a warm wind…still we seem to be moving slowly into spring. Simon Marchini http://www.simonmarchini.co.uk

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Clara Oswin Oswald

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Guthlac

Clara Oswin Oswald, a photo by Guthlac on Flickr. Since Dr Who came back pover the weekend this painting has been getting a lot more hits. Interestingly quite a few are coming from Google with the search “…Clara Oswin Oswold … Continue reading →

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The Cover Of Today’s New York Times Represents Another Disaster For Traditional Photographers

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Guthlac

The Cover Of Today’s New York Times Represents Another Disaster For Traditional Photographers http://www.businessinsider.com/photographers-using-instagram-2013-3 — Sent from Zite, available for free in the App Store. Simon Marchini http://www.simonmarchini.co.uk

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Decision time with my photography

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Guthlac

Well it is coming to a head – should I ditch my final ‘normal’ camera and completely commit to the iPhone as my only camera? Over the past 12 months or so I have been moving in this direction – … Continue reading →

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Easter Day

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Guthlac

This year we’ve had a double bonus Easter Sunday and moving to British summer time (BST). On top of all this we have a spring tide today which brings us back to the influence of the moon on our lives. … Continue reading →

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Almost Done

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Guthlac

Well I think I have almost finished the painting…almost Simon Marchini Web: http://WWW.simonmarchini.co.uk

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Revolution – an interesting idea but let down by the production and costume design.

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Guthlac

So I’ve just finished watching the first two episodes of Revolution on Sky last night and have had time to think about the programme and what is the most irritating about it. The first thing to say is that we … Continue reading →

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