Category Archives: Gartree Explored

Was God Listening?….

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Guthlac

For a couple of hours yesterday the gray clouds parted and picture perfect late afternoon winter sun bathed southern Leicestershire. For late December it was also fairly warm. So I guess I didn’t get all I wished for but God … Continue reading →

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Every Now and Then….

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Guthlac

I am not an art critic. I have a working knowledge of western art history. However, I do know quite a bit about the history of Leicestershire. (Note: Over the years I have thought I knew a lot about a … Continue reading →

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Soggy Feet…

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Guthlac

I really must gets some new boots. This morning started with me wondering around in the mist and damp by the river. It hasn’t rained for several days yet the grass is soaking wet from the dew – hence the … Continue reading →

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The view from Freezeland…

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Guthlac

The last 10 years of my photographic journey is captured in this photograph. It was taken near a point where the district councils of Harborough, Melton and Charnwood meet. The last time I captured this view it was living upto … Continue reading →

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At a Glance…

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Guthlac

According to the WordPress data this is the 3897 th post. Has this any significance? NO none at all but I thought I would mention it! Our AI overlord is not happy with what I have written… I particularly like … Continue reading →

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But the Sun’s Been…

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Guthlac

Everything Internetish appears to be coming with added AI just at the moment. Everytime I post something to this very small blog I am assaulted by AI suggestion on how I could make this post better and therefore drive traffic … Continue reading →

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Things Not Working…

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Guthlac

Some days are good and others less so. Yesterday was very much an autumnal day. My very good friend and I spent an enjoyable day wondering around the more empty parts of the Leicestershire, enjoying each other’s company and putting … Continue reading →

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Got the Builders In…

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Guthlac

Foxton Locks are many things: a tourist attraction; a nice walk in the country; a relic of bygone times and so on. What it was yesterday was a breath of early autumn fresh air whilst the builders continue to rework … Continue reading →

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Talking to Cows…

Posted on August 17, 2024 by Guthlac

So it is a warm pleasant summer’s afternoon. The light is way too bright (it is mid afternoon on a summers days so what would you expect?). What else is there to do than just learn on the field gate, … Continue reading →

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White Robes…

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Guthlac

The nights are drawing in. This morning dawn wasn’t until just after 5 am. Shocking! I was out and about capturing images from one of my favourite parts of the world – the Welland Valley. It doesn’t matter how many … Continue reading →

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