Tag Archives: Photography

Future Man… Stuart France

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* The Philosopher as ‘man of the future’ is always at odds with the past. But his real adversary is the present ideal… He cannot count himself a friend of current knowledge but rather assumes the garb of ‘cantankerous fool’, … Continue reading →

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A flying visit – A Shakespearean story arc…

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Sue Vincent

The afternoon was drawing to a close and the chill of early spring was settling over Stratford-upon-Avon as we made our way back towards the car. There were still many things we would have liked to see, but, with the … Continue reading →

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A flying visit – Seeing the details

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Sue Vincent

It is impossible to walk around Stratford-upon-Avon without noticing its history, its art or its connection to William Shakespeare. Half timbered buildings are, it seems, everywhere. Statues and artistic depictions of the Bard vie with signs bearing his name or … Continue reading →

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The Wee Man – by James Elkington

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Walking with a Smacked Pentax: I have recently returned from a trip to the Scottish Highlands – visiting Paul, an old friend who lives there. I also took along Mackenzie, my 9 yr old grandson. The Highlands are … Continue reading →

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The Ukrainian Muse and the Paradox of Life – Randall Collis

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Global Sojourns Photography: Alone I walk.  The bite of the winter chill does not let up, colors of the world fade into different shades of bleakness.  The ache for youth pulsates strong although I’m acutely aware each passing … Continue reading →

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Touring the Isle of Harris with Deborah Jay #OuterHebrides #Scotland

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Deborah Jay: Our second day on Harris was planned well in advance around a visit to the North Harris Eagle Observatory. I have seen a golden eagle once before, up on the north coast of Scotland, but this … Continue reading →

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Easter

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Sue Vincent

In England today there are chocolate eggs and rabbits. In France the church bells are silent as the bells of St Peter’s fly to the children, tied with ribbons and flowers. Across the world images that combine the Christian and … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Robbie Cheadle – Waitoma Glowworm Caves

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Sue Vincent

During our family visit to the North Island of New Zealand in August 2016, we visited the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. The name Waitomo comes from the Maori words wai meaning water and tomo meaning hole or shaft. I have a … Continue reading →

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Standing

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I was beneath the treetops when the rain came, Sheltered by the whisper of the beeches And great oaks, Leaves unfurling, Copper and green In the springtime. I was by the water when the light flared, Silvering the surface as … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Sofia Kioroglou – Three Poems

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Love will conquer all Love me and I will love you back. Crash me and I will adore you You grind me down like no other But I do not waver Love will conquer all Make-believe We have heard it … Continue reading →

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