Tag Archives: photography

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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Necessity …

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Guthlac

It was such a schoolboy error. Setting off to takes some photographs without the SD Cards! I can’t think of anything more stupid, well at least in the world of photography at least, but there you have it. What to … 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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Dawn…

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Guthlac

One of the many ‘joys‘ of growing old is that I find I am a much lighter sleeper. As a young man I could sleep through all manner of noises. Not anymore. Which brings me to the Dawn Chorus. Oh … Continue reading →

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Testing, testing…123…

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Guthlac

Another day in the field. That really makes thing sound like I was marching to battle. The truth was much more mundane. I took a walk around a suburban park set amoungst a series of former gravel pits in very … Continue reading →

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No No No…

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Guthlac

Warning. This post contains old man grumbling. You have been warned. Is there no hope in the world? Have we really stooped so low? A ‘loose‘ remake of one of my favourite films of all time, Kind Hearts and Coronets, … Continue reading →

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Mad World…

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Guthlac

All around me are familiar facesWorn out places Roland Orzabal The world (a bit unfair on Gaia) appears to be going through one of its crazy destructive purges. On these occasions I find walking around a pleasant garden helps restore … Continue reading →

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