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Culloden – Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Through hard-falling rain a bird, black from beak to tail-tip, swoops and glides, buffeted by wind that swirls around the surrounding mountains. From the elevated height, black beady eyes see across the flat, windswept moor of the valley. In amongst … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Crow #writephoto

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my photos as a writing prompt. If you know where the photo was taken, please keep it to yourself until the challenge is closed. I usually share something about the … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round up – Window #writephoto

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Windows * Within or without Perception or perspective Where I am standing A frozen vision falters Defining separation * Poised transparency Divides to illuminate Inner and outer States of being held apart Illusory barriers * Fragrance of roses Grown beneath … Continue reading →

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Blood red roses – Alice #writephoto

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Hot. Immediately, she hops back onto her bed, away from the scorching floorboards. A chill runs down her spine as she realises it is only noon. She should be asleep till dusk. A warm gust of air. “It cannot be,” … Continue reading →

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Lust for Life – Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Waiting for the last rose petal to fall, the end of summer and autumn announced, she could feel the urge rising within her again. Through the latticed window the blood red colour spoke to her. The sun would dip behind … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Window #writephoto

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Welcome to the first writephoto prompt of 2018! A huge thank you to everyone who took part in 2017! I hope you will stay with us throughout the coming year. Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round up – Blue #writephoto

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Blues * Hearts seeking solace See the heavens reflected Earthly emotion Painted cerulean tides Touching horizons of tears * Silent solitude The colour of compassion Brings peace to the soul Waves whisper on the seashore Wider horizons open * Light … Continue reading →

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Choosing – Sarah Brentyn #WritePhoto

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Sue Vincent

There was a prophecy. I didn’t believe it. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to or that it was, necessarily, bad, I just didn’t hold with such nonsense. Someone foretold something about someone at some time. Vague, much? Also, these … Continue reading →

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Blue – Penny Wilson #writephoto

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Sue Vincent

A sky alight with your spirit. The exact blue of your eyes. The hue envelopes all. You warm the fading light. Continue reading at Penny Wilson Writes

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Thursday photo prompt – Blue #writephoto

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Welcome to the last writephoto prompt of 2017! As the roundup will be next year, I chose a photo of the half-light, a poit of transition between day and night. Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my … Continue reading →