Tag Archives: photography

Glum…

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Guthlac

One of the joys (?) of where I live is that we never get the best weather. The term ‘best’ is very much a movable feast. In this context I mean weather that adds something to the image. So today … Continue reading →

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New Ideas…

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Guthlac

It is strange where inspiration comes from. Somehow it does arrive and then I find I can’t get enough. I find myself enveloped in cascading ideas. The early stage can be overwhelming. Slowly, things settle down. What was inspiration becomes … Continue reading →

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Cold Toes….

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Guthlac

I guess I got what I wanted. Cold clear weather at dawn. I had to pay for this wonderful light. Today it was my toes. Of course it was worth it. What is more we might have snow by the … Continue reading →

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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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XMAS is upon us…

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Guthlac

I couldn’t help myself. I just had to get out and about with the manic shoppers as they queued up just before 6 am this morning. I did have a few bits to pick up but nothing compared to gathered … Continue reading →

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It’s Looking a Lot Like Christmas…

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Guthlac

Sunrise in this part of the world is around about 08:00 hrs at this time of year. That is thankfully moving in the right direction as the winter solstice was a couple of days ago. Yet the car park at … 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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When Will There Be?…

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Guthlac

One of the problems with Street Photography, when compared to videography, is that you don’t capture the noise and sounds of the place. You don’t capture the smells either but neither does videography so I thought I wouldn’t mention it. … Continue reading →

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Bargain Basement No. 02

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Guthlac

A new month and yet another new lens. Amazon made an offer I just couldn’t refuse. This time a second lens for my ‘traveling’ set up. It doesn’t quite have the punch of my 25 mm Zeiss lens but it … Continue reading →

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Damp Day in Somerset…

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Guthlac

Strange things happen in and around the Somerset Levels. In this case they built a magnificent Gothic Wells cathedral. Fast forward to this week and I found myself enjoying the spiritual as well as the culinary delights on offer. Of … Continue reading →

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