Category Archives: Photography

Union #midnighthaiku

The lost are alone Strength is born in union Together in love

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Going West: A Wounded Church

I had barely raised the camera to start photographing the interior of the great cathedral at St Davids before a gentleman approached and told me that I could not… or, at least, not without paying for a permit. Now, I … Continue reading

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Defined #midnighthaiku

Judgement draws the lines Mirroring expectations Soul defines beauty

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Going West: An Uneasy Peace

Where do you begin when you have to write about a cathedral? Each chapel, every corner, every nook and cranny is replete with art and history. The sensory input is so much that all you can do is walk and … Continue reading

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Interlude…

It was a few weeks ago now… Well, as we couldn’t set off for Scotland, thanks to ‘stuff’ showing up on the scans the day I was meant to leave for the north, Stuart came down here. Perhaps we could, … Continue reading

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Blood #midnighthaiku

Amongst the nettles Poised between shelter and pain Summers heartblood weeps *  

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Where… #midnighthaiku

Where did summer go Running away fleet-footed Calling tomorrow *

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Going West: The Accidental Tourist

Frankly, I thought it appallingly bad planning. Could the town not have chosen a different day to ceremonially install their new mayor? It isn’t as if we hadn’t advertised our itinerary for the weekend, culminating with a visit to the … Continue reading

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Felled #midnighthaiku

Wide horizons wished Boundaries imposed by need Walls felled by dreamers *

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Going West: Where Ancient Sites Collide

Wreathed in mist and roses, the Mother greets those who visit the sacred spring of St Non. The little shrine to the Virgin was erected in 1951 when the Passionist Fathers restored and rededicated the spring, as if to leave … Continue reading

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