Category Archives: Seasons

A real Seagull Souper

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Barbara

We thankfully don’t get the greeny-yellow sulphur and soot laden fogs that inspired the naming of London Fogs as ‘Pea Soupers’ any more.  Today’s fog that didn’t really lift really was pretty heavy and damp and grounded hundreds of aeroplanes … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Grand

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Barbara

  I’m keeping with the autumnal theme this week for the Weekly Photo Challenge, presenting a Grand Old Oak Tree

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Let There Be Light

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Barbara

This week’s Weekly Photo challenge is Let There Be Light In November the hours of daylight here are slightly lacking, and days are often dull and grey.  It is wonderful when the sky is clear and the light shines through.  … Continue reading →

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My Best Photo of The Week (Week 12)

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Barbara

I am rarely up at dawn, but in winter it is a little easier for me!! I this photo as the sun rose one morning on Langstone Village as we were waiting for our boat to be lifted out of … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Boats, Chichester Harbour, Hayling Island, Langstone, Photography, Water | Tagged , , , , | 14 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Habit

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Barbara

As Michelle says in the Weekly Photo challenge, having a dog does indeed mean going for walks daily, often more than once a day.  Where the habit comes in for us is where we chose to go for our walks.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Cocker Spaniels, Keeping Fit, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Photography, Surrey Hills, Teenagers, Walking, Wilson | Tagged , , , , , | 13 Comments

My Best Photo of The Week (Week 11)

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Barbara

I am way behind with posting at the moment, and when I get this far behind it is hard to know where to start!!  I have lots and lots of photos to post, but picking just one to move forward … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Boats, Hayling Island, Langstone, Photography, Water | Tagged , , , , , | 14 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: An Unusual Point of View

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Barbara

Again the series of posts devoted to photography as visual storytelling have inspired me to start thinking about this week’s photo challenge, An Unusual POV in advance of the challenge.  I often look at photos taken from strange positions and … Continue reading →

Posted in Boats, Bridges, England, Hayling Island, Langstone, Photography, Summer | Tagged , , , , , , , | 27 Comments

Travel Theme; Play

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Barbara

This is an easy one! In case you are wondering why Wilson is wearing a coat in 27° (80°F) heat, it’s a ‘cool coat’, made from chamois leather.  You wet it, wring it out & it keeps him from overheating … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Sea

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Barbara

This week’s photo challenge Sea, has had me thinking.  We spend most of our spare time in summer on or at the sea, preferably on it if it’s warm, even more preferably in it!  I have a huge collection of … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Focus

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Barbara

I have only just learnt how to do this with my camera; To take a macro photo and have the background out of focus.  I have been learning how to use my camera better and make it take the photos … Continue reading →

Posted in Cocker Spaniels, Flowers, Hayling Island, Photography, Summer, Wilson | Tagged , , , , , , | 18 Comments