Tag Archives: River Soar

Variations on a theme…

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Guthlac

I’ve been busy the last few days with other matters to think about making any photographs – in truth I didn’t really have any motivation. So yesterday evening and dawn this morning I put arse into gear and went a … Continue reading →

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Damp Day in the Glade…

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Guthlac

Soggy underfoot and the leaves tired and damp. Welcome to October in England. One moment the sun shines then next it hides behind a layer of cloud. The acorns ripen and are consumed or concealed by Squirrel or Jay. It … Continue reading →

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On the Common…

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Guthlac

  Well that was an interesting experiment – bolt a couple of Canon FD lens circa 1975 onto a Sony A7 R3.  Suddenly you come to appreciate just how sharp modern lenses are!   I find when using these lenses the … Continue reading →

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Sniffed by Bullocks…

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Guthlac

  “Our lives can no longer be put on hold,….We must learn to live with it…” Rishi Sunak   Whether I agree with his politics or not this just about sums up my views of the Covid 19 crises.   The … Continue reading →

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Eastman Color…

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Guthlac

  After the black and white images of yesterday I thought it would be nice to blink once more into the world of colour.   Yesterday was a busy day.

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A Long Day…..

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Guthlac

It has been a long day.  At dawn I was out to catch the first light of probably the last day of what has passed for freedom this year.   Tomorrow promises to bring more restrictions for most and sorrow for … Continue reading →

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Damp, Friendly Dog Noses…

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Guthlac

As I write this it is just about 24 hours since I received my new camera through the post.   It is far far too early to give any reasoned views about the machine but first impressions are….well impressive.   This morning … Continue reading →

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A little perspective….

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Guthlac

I was going to write something about the ever decreasing circles of competence of our lords and masters but I think I’ll leave that you another day.   Instead I took a walk in the park this afternoon and marvelled at … Continue reading →

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Tales from the River Bank No. 2…..

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Guthlac

  Apparently it is going to be the hottest day of the year today and I would believe it as walking through the mist this morning was feeling a lot warmer than many days have recently at mid afternoon.  Whilst … Continue reading →

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Tales From the River Bank…

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Guthlac

  Sometimes even if the light is really not that good you just have to try your best to get something…as well as get a bit sunburnt!

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