Back to the Côte Sauvage
Sometimes you just want to spend time alone, not because you hate other people, even if I sometimes find it difficult to love my fellow man. People, or…
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He’s still wider…
Dear Reader, in my last article I said I would try and get some more photos for your delectation. On Saturday I was in a rehearsal room all…
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Hepple for Photos not Gin
Hepple. Even just saying it gives me a certain sensation of pleasure. Heh-pull. It just rolls of the tongue, and the pull sound at the end is tension…
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My old friend
My old friend melancholy is back with avengeance. She’s a bitch and knows exactly what you don’t want to hear. She reminds you that you are in a…
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The Quiberon Peninsular
The narrator recounts a chaotic visit to their French family, characterized by drama, personal restrictions, and familial dynamics. Despite being berated and rushed, photography offers solace. The narrator escapes to capture coastal images, even amidst familial tensions and outbursts. The account concludes with a plea for feedback on the captured photographs.
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The Lockdown Diaries Part I
Now I realise that this title might sound like the beginning of a series of posts that will have even more episodes than the Avengers film franchise, or…
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Passage du Gois, and the Port du Bec
The writer enjoys solitude in Nantes with photography, tea, and cakes, but feels it’s affecting their health and creativity. They switch to a coastal location, limiting gear and exploring a passage submerged during high tide. The serene experience rejuvenates them, hinting at a potential return.
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Sainte Anne, and the Grue
This weekend I haven’t taken any photos, but as they say so well in Blue Peter, here’s one I made earlier. These photos are now two weeks old….
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Countryside in October
The weather today is officially depressing and even more so because it’s a Monday. I was so annoyed with life that it now is Friday afternoon. 5 days…
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Omaha Beach, Normandy
Omaha Beach, a critical D Day landing site, witnessed the immense sacrifice of the 1st and 29th Infantry Division of the US Army. General Bradley nearly abandoned the operation due to heavy casualties. Today, American families visit as a form of pilgrimage, while the nearby American War Cemetery stands as a somber reminder of the price of warfare.
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The first morning in Edinburgh
A heartfelt journey from Autumn to Winter leads to a decision to visit distant parents. In Scotland, a decadent Scottish breakfast rejuvenates with a mix of comfort and indulgence. The trip also reveals a fondness for a compact camera, despite its battery quirks, making it a cherished companion.
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