Category Archives: Photography

Spotted #midnighthaiku

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Cloaked in mist and gems Always spotted seldom seen Reclusive diner

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged birds, female woodpecker, great spotted woodpecker, haiku | 26 Comments

Discovering Albion – day 3: No Room at the Inn

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Sue Vincent

For some strange reason we had thought it would be a good idea to leave Wales and head for our next destination. Wales is a very beautiful place and one I love, but technically, we weren’t really supposed to be … Continue reading →

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Elemental #midnighthaiku

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Momentary grace Witnessing the birth of day Earth and air embrace Born of the same source Expressing divinity They remain themselves

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged dawn, elements, haiku | 19 Comments

#BookBub Featured Deal – interim report

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Originally posted on deborahjay:
My BookBub Featured Deal went live across the world yesterday. It’s always a little tricky following the numbers really closely, courtesy of the time differences. Here in the UK things got going a little earlier than…

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Blurred #midnighthaiku

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Seeking clarity Not all things are black and white Blurring the edges *

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged clear, haiku, monochrome | 17 Comments

Discovering Albion – Day 3: Mud and Earthworks

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We left Chester in search of lunch… oh yes, that had only been the morning, but what a morning! A wonderful start to our holiday research trip and in perfect weather too, which was a bit of a relief. I … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Ancient sites, England, History, Photography, scotland road trip | Tagged camera, hawk, Hugh Lupus, motte and bailey, Norman castle, Saughall, Shotwick castle | 1 Comment

Weird world

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“GHOST, n. The outward and visible sign of an inward fear.” Devil’s Dictionary, Ambrose Bierce I was looking for some information and came across a video of a paranormal investigation at a place we are very familiar with… Avebury. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, france and vincent, Photography | Tagged Ambrose Bierce, ancient sites, avebury, devil's dictionary, ghost, haunting, mystery, paranormal, Photography, Red Lion, stone circle | Leave a comment

Waltz #midnighhaiku

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Childhood memories Ghosts ride the merry-go-round Waltzing in silence *

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged carousel, haiku, seasidr | 17 Comments

Discovering Albion – Day 3: The Art of Faith

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We were still in the cathedral, marvelling at both the tangible history and the artistry… far too much to show or to even take in. Everywhere you look, every surface from floor to ceiling bears the evidence of care and … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Churches, England, Photography, Sacred sites, scotland road trip | Tagged art, Chester cathedral, consistory court, craft, faith, painting, spirituality | Leave a comment

On the Doorstep: In the Churchyard

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Sue Vincent

It was a familiar church, one into which we had eventually been able to gain access twice. A third visit, with plenty of time to look around, would have been wonderful. On the first occasion we had managed to get … Continue reading →