Tag Archives: castle

Househunters International – Fandango #writephoto

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Sue Vincent

“Oh honey, I love it,” Sheila said to her husband. “Can’t you image our daughters walking down that elegant stairway wearing their formal gowns on prom night?” “I don’t know, Sheila,” Ben said. “It’s kinda dark and somewhat ominous looking, … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged castle, flash fiction, observe, one-word prompt, prom night, Romeo and Juliet, Transylvania, twins, wordpress | 4 Comments

Raiding the Castle on the Rocky Coast – Frank Hubeny #writephoto

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Why would someone build a castle there Where soil is scarce and little wants to grow Except for moss and plants who only care I do not trample on them as I go? Why do I bother making secrets show, … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Poetry, Uncategorized | Tagged castle, coast, Sue Vincent #writephoto | 2 Comments

The Wyrm and the Wyrd: Ancient and modern

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Although I have driven through it on a number of occasions, I hadn’t been to Conwy since I was seventeen. Thankfully, any pictures I might have of that trip, are long since lost, or the scanner won’t work, or something… … Continue reading →

Posted in albion, Ancient sites, Books, Churches, History, Landscape, Photography | Tagged castle, Conway, Conwy, Don and Wen, nature, seagull, stone circle, Stuart France and Sue Vincent, suspension bridge, Telford, travel, Wales | 22 Comments

The Wyrm and the Wyrd: Harlech

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Leaving Portmeirion and its mysteries behind, we drove across the estuary to Harlech in search of lunch. Stuart and I had parked beneath the Norman castle that morning when we were in search of breakfast. The imposing bulk of the … Continue reading →

Posted in albion, Ancient sites, Books, Churches, Don and Wen, History, Uncategorized | Tagged architecture, castle, church, Harlech, mystery, nature, Photography, Silent Eye weekend workshop, Stuart France and Sue Vincent, Wales | 8 Comments

#WritePhoto #NationalPoetryMonth The Haunted by Luccia Gray

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The Haunted Castle She stood the test of time, Towering proudly on the summit, Watching over the raging sea, Howling in the wind, ‘Come back!’ Convinced he must obey her, The Queen of the haunted castle, Terrified the travellers who … Continue reading →

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Spring by Hayley R.Hardman #writephoto

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Sue Vincent

It was the first time Shell had been outside since early autumn. Strangely, everything looked the same; there were leaves on the ground, the trees were bare and clear water was still running in the man made stream. The air … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt | Tagged castle, fiction, handmaiden, illness, royalty, water | 2 Comments

A Stranger might just change your life – by K.L. Caley #Writephoto.

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I slumped in my chair, the ale in front of me looked less than appetising, but what else could I do. It looked like there was no way into the castle. It was strong and secure, surrounded by ditches and … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged castle, drawbridge, flash fiction, mystery, romance | 2 Comments

#writephoto – The Glimpse by Helen Jones

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Helen Jones at Journey to Ambeth: Well. This was a bit of a pickle. She’d thought she’d found a shortcut when the wall panel behind her gave way, stepping into the dark passage without even thinking, the square … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round-up – through the trees… #writephoto

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Thank you to everyone who shared their stories and poems of the glimpse of magic through the trees. I have reblogged as many as possible and include a link to all the entries below. Thank you to everyone who took … Continue reading →