Tag Archives: observation

An iceberg universe

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Fat little fingers hold up the toy as she peers at her reflection, laughing at herself. That she is, at two years old, very self-aware is evident in the way she plays with her own and her family’s reflections in … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Brain injury, Life | Tagged children, consciousness, growth, imagination, mirror test, observation, science, self awareness, understanding | 5 Comments

Tempting the gods ~ Bladud Fleas #writephoto

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Sue Vincent

I stand high on the cliff’s edge observing the one below; I cannot make out their sex. My head spins and my knees feel like jelly from acrophobia, though it’s not the height that worries me so much as what’s … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged acrophobia, beach, behaviour, choices, cliff, Cnut, flash fiction, nature, observation, photo prompt, prompt, sea, shore, short story, waves, writephoto, writing challenge | Leave a comment

Archaeology, migraine and the barometric fish…

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Sue Vincent

After celebrating the recovery of Super Trooper, the little fish who swam, it was with a heavy heart that I saw him once again floating upside down in the pond and looking decidedly dead. The pale belly finally showed no … Continue reading →

Posted in fish, History, Landscape, Life, nature, Photography, Sacred sites, science, symbolism | Tagged barometric pressure, nature as teacher, observation, stone circles, swim bladder, weather | 55 Comments

Cave – from pensitivity101 #writephoto

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from pensitivity101: Years long ago the cave was invisible as a waterfall cascaded over its entrance. Fed by a gentle stream, the sudden drop provided the perfect shield from prying eyes and those who didn’t understand. The steps leading … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient sites, Landscape, photo prompt | Tagged flash fiction, observation, Sentinel, short story, spiritual task | Leave a comment

A weather eye on the birds…

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Sue Vincent

I stepped outside this morning as a kite flew low over the house. Another parted the air above my head as I left the car to call at the little shop and two more swooped down as I unlocked the … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Relationships | Tagged family, observation, Photography, reality | 10 Comments

At the feeder

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Sue Vincent

“You’re as bad as Ani!” I look round, guiltily from my fascinated observation of the birds. My son sighs. “I know where she gets it from now.” I’m not allowed bird feeders in my garden. Ani objects to avian invasion … Continue reading →