Category Archives: Photography

Peace #midnighthaiku

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Opalescent calm Within and without aligned A pearl beyond price *

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Solstice of the Moon: Circles Within Circles

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“I don’t know how you have the temerity to even think about writing up Clava… The place is on a different planet… galaxy… something…” All true. I have no idea where to start… it is a place that needs more … Continue reading →

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On the Doorstep: Whitchurch ~ Wood and Stone

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We left the earthworks of Bolebec castle in peace… which is more than can be said of Oliver Cromwell’s army when they passed this way during the Civil War. The Battle of Aylesbury, between Cromwell’s forces and Prince Rupert of … Continue reading →

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Homeward #midnighthaiku

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Into the unknown Following where the path leads Trusting tomorrow Marking neither time nor place The journey carries you home *

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Solstice of the Moon: The Butcher’s Stone…

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Sue Vincent

““Culloden,” he said, the whispered word an evocation of tragedy.” Outlander: Voyager, Diana Gabaldon We had turned off the main road to Inverness, and were heading down the ‘B’ roads in search of an ancient site we wanted to visit. … Continue reading →

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On the Doorstep: Whitchurch ~ Earth and Water

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Sue Vincent

It was a lovely day. We needed to get out and about… get some exercise in the fresh air and sunshine. And yet, there we were in lockdown again. My own village offers few unexplored possibilities, so, instead of moping … Continue reading →

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Free #midnighthaiku

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Beyond the shadows Inner illumination True colours break free *

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Solstice of the Moon: the Battle Stone

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The road carried us towards Forres, on the way to Inverness. We were, fairly predictably, on the trail of a stone. Not just any stone, though, this one is rather special. It is also quite a large one…though quite how … Continue reading →

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Sequence…

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Sue Vincent

AutumnMaturityA bejewelled harvestThe regeneration of springPromised GoldenNature’s richesShaped by necessityGrowing ravaged by circumstanceYielding WaitingPatient purposeReshaped by compulsionEternal life made manifestDew-kissed  

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Bounty #midnighhaiku

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Stored for future need Red for winter’s paucity Summer’s harvest glows

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