Category Archives: Photography

Swift #midnighthaiku

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Summers once had wings June becoming September Swifter than a wish * Cold swallows the sun Seasons turning uncounted Empty nests are flown

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged birds, haiku, seasons, Swallows | 21 Comments

Discovering Albion- Day 3: Climbing the Tower

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We decided to climb the tower of Chester Cathedral. The two hundred and sixteen steps to the top allow you through narrow passageways that have been closed to the public for a thousand years. We climbed the spiral staircase where … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, England, Photography, Sacred sites, scotland road trip | Tagged bell tower, carillion, Chester, Normans, Romans | Leave a comment

Ani’s Advent 2020! Rex the Hero and Jennie Fitzkee.

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, Sometimes, you have to wonder at people… I mean, last time Rex told us one of his stories, he just told us about the things he sort of got in trouble for. It turns out, though, that he’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Photography | Tagged accidents, Christmas, Dogs | 11 Comments

Waters

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Sue Vincent

There is a pool; Its waters are held Within the chalice of earth Reflecting the sky. It sparkles, calm and still, Glinting in the sunlight, Glittering with the stars That play across its surface, As day turns to night turns … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Poetry, symbolism | Tagged emotion, Grail, Life, pool, seasons, vessel, weather | 35 Comments

Clarity #midnighthaiku

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Sue Vincent

When the way opens Possibilities unfold Future crystal clear *

Posted in Photography, Poetry | 8 Comments

On the Doorstep: Weirdness in Bledlow…

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“We’re really close to the Church that we tried to get into before lunch the other Sunday but which was closed.” “What, the one with the remains of a standing stone in the graveyard?” “That’s the one.” “Any particular reason … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged ancient door, bledlow, opener, sacredsprings, unbarring the door | 4 Comments

Choices #midnighthaiku

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Sue Vincent

To rest or take flight Tied to earth or heavenbound Choices of the heart

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged flight, haiku, red kite | 13 Comments

Discovering Albion- Day 3: Breakfast in Chester

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Sue Vincent

What with the late night snow and ice it was with a sense of relief that I drew the curtains on a dark and dingy morning. Not too bad, I thought, all things considered. The ice on the car would … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Ancient sites, England, Photography, scotland road trip | Tagged Cheshire, Chester, Deva, market cross, medieval architecture, Roman walls, Rows | Leave a comment

On the Doorstep: The Secret Garden

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We really had no excuse…we have visited this particular village a number of times. We have eaten in its pub and sheltered in its shade… we even made it inside the usually-locked church in a strange and rather spectacular fashion. … Continue reading →