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Bleak – Frank Hubeny – #writephoto

  The weather is too cold, too hot, too wet, too dry but something, since there’s room, if only rock, may call it home and welcome passing waves of water, air and other life although what comes may soon move … Continue reading

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The Escape – by James at Powered by Robots – #writephoto

“Are you out of your mind, Jake? If we get caught here, they’ll add ten years to our sentences.” “Relax, Hubie. We won’t get caught. Now get off your lazy butt and help me drag the raft higher on the … Continue reading

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Bleak – Bobby Fairfield – #writephoto

The angler sits squinting over the lake. This is the largest lake in England and should hold the promise of some great  sport. Fifty yards in front of the concrete shelter in which he sits, a day-glo orange point of … Continue reading

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Prelude to Battle – Iain Kelly – #writephoto

Titus Valerius looked out over the grey water of the Adriatic Sea. The view was as bleak as his prospects. It had been a year since he had seen Rome and his beloved Domitilla. When he had joined the army … Continue reading

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Turning

Dancing the seasons Ancient ritual of life Grace and beauty turns Delicacy in motion Poised between earth and heaven

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Bleak – pensitivity – #writephoto

Only visible at low tide, access was treacherous now. Some believed it to be an old maritime Look Out post and the howling winds captured the souls of the dying in bad weather. In truth, it was a sacrificial chamber … Continue reading

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Thursday photo prompt – Bleak – #writephoto

Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my photos as a writing prompt. If you know where the photo was taken, please keep it to yourself until the challenge is closed. Throughout the week I will feature as … Continue reading

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Photo prompt round-up – Haven- #writephoto

Haven * In warmth and welcome Weary travellers seek rest Sheltered from the storm Ancient walls of mellow stone Offering security * Sunset lights the sky A final blaze precedes night Promising the dawn Nature’s assurance of hope Darkness engulfs … Continue reading

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Haven – pensitivity – #writephoto

It was an old farmhouse, nothing special, nothing out of the ordinary. It was tucked away at the end of a narrow lane surrounded by sycamore trees that had shed their leaves and were stark against the fiery sky. The … Continue reading

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#writephoto – Sunset – Helen Jones

He liked to leave the house at sunset. Once the lamps had been lit, the dying sun painting licks of fire against the clouds. It hurt, to be outside at such a time, but it was worth it, to feel … Continue reading

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