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When Twelve Snowmen Took Charge of Baddesley Clinton
Baddesley Clinton staged the Twelve Days of Christmas with a difference. The story was told by twelve Snowmen who were placed in strategic positions around the National Trust property. I made the mistake of counting down the Twelve Days rather than starting at the first day and moving forward. I must remember this when I … Continue reading Blog
Sparkles, Skates & Santa – Warwick Castle light trail
I was so excited to learn about the light trail taking place at Warwick Castle. Not only was I excited, but one of my daughters and her two daughters were also eager to see the lights. The main attraction for them was Stories with Santa, followed closely by ice skating. For me, it was the … Continue reading Blog
Winner of the first Wildflower Photographer of the Year competition
I entered the first ever Eden Project Wildflower Photographer of the Year competition, run in partnership with Canary Wharf Group, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the National Wildflower Centre (NWC). Imagine my delight when my image won first place in the Amateur Photographer category — plus a generous prize that allowed me to upgrade my Canon camera! The photo was … Continue reading Blog
Where the signs outnumber the trees – HS2 progress
Everywhere I look, there are signs. There are warning signs, diversion signs, public right of way signs. They puncture the landscape, each one a reminder that HS2 is reshaping the countryside in ways both visible and invisible. Since my last visit, the HS2 works have progressed. The path where the trains will run is now clearly … Continue reading Blog
From Storm Clouds to Tudor Calm: My Visit to Canons Ashby
A visit to a new National Trust property is always exciting, and I was pleased to have the opportunity to explore Canons Ashby near Northampton. I drove from Rugby, where I had stayed the night, and my SatNav showed that the route was due south to the property. What it did not reveal, however, was … Continue reading Blog
A Foggy Morning at Cracks Hill
Cracks Hill is near the village of Crick, just over the border from Warwickshire. My daughter lives in Houlton, close to Crick, and I was visiting her when the weather forecast predicted thick fog for the morning. I drove over and walked across the fields, along the canal, and up to Cracks Hill. The fog … Continue reading Blog
A Library Without Books: More Photographs of the Library of Birmingham
I had been feeling a little jaded and in need of some new inspiration for my photography. To spark a fresh way of seeing, I decided to give myself a challenge: to photograph the Library of Birmingham without showing any books. It sounded simple, but it pushed me to look at the building differently and … Continue reading Blog
Burst of Colour on the Streets of Worcester
I travelled to Worcester in search of streets with burst of colour, even though the weather forecast looked less than promising. Accompanied by my daughter and grandson, we set off to explore the city’s urban art scene during the Worcester Paint Festival. From hidden alleyways to large murals, Worcester proved to be a colourful place, … Continue reading Blog
500 Blog Posts: A Milestone in My Photographic Journey
This is my 500th blog post — a remarkable milestone in my blogging journey. I first began writing my blog on this website on 27th December 2016, although my experience with online storytelling stretches back much further. Since 2006, I ran a work blog for the School of Dentistry, and even before that, in the … Continue reading Blog