Category Archives: Photography

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Looking at Things…

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Guthlac

The other day I spent a great day at Compton Verney. It was hot but worth it. Strangely enough I don’t have anything else to write on the matter. Now there is a first!

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EV – 005 – Some Initial Thoughts…

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Guthlac

So I have now been the proud owner of an Electric Vehicle (EV) for two months. What are my initial thoughts? Before answering that I think it is only reasonable to point out I think EV’s are the way forward. … Continue reading →

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Oh the Buzzing of the Bees….

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Guthlac

The crazy world of the garden is now in full swing. All around there is teeming life. The bees are a buzzing. Our first chicks have flown the nest. (That we know of) And we have a new visitor to … Continue reading →

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Not Sure What To…

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Guthlac

Slowly getting back into swing of my normal life? What the hell normal is in this context is another matter.

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A.I. huh …what is it good for?…

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Guthlac

With apologies to Whitfield and Strong but who exactly does A.I. benefit? Yes yes I know that they’re many specific applications of A.I. that have helped greatly – although I suspect the families of the many people who have died … Continue reading →

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Not in Kansas anymore…

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Guthlac

Range anxiety – so last year! I know I know. There are plenty of charging stations on the way to Northumberland. Still when you’ve never taken a long journey in an electric vehicle (EV) it’s a concern where you’ll be … Continue reading →

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Blithe Spirit…

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Guthlac

There are certain parts of England that are what everyone who has never visited England expect England to be. They are populated by characters from the great second world war film Blithe Spirit. The villages in and around Canons Ashby … Continue reading →

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EV – 003 – Zealotry

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Guthlac

Drill Baby Drill or Green God…you decide. There is a very silly political squabble doing the rounds at the moment in the right wing circles. It involves the granting of new drilling licences to two sectors in British territorial waters. … Continue reading →

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Gazumped…

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Guthlac

Gazump is a wonderful word. So earthy. So full of meaning. For those who are not old enough to remember Gazump or its past participle Gazumped was a popular word in the 1970’s and 80’s. It’s meaning, according to Google … Continue reading →

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EV – 002 – kWh

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Guthlac

Obsession is the single most wasteful human activity Norman Mailer The Kilowatt Hour (kWh) is an unusual measurement. For a start it is a non SI Unit. The better measurement of energy is the Joule. One kWh is equal to … Continue reading →

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