In Defiance
I went through a small number of experiments with paintings of a very depressed mood. All but one ended up unfinished and abandoned, but they might have helped me out of a painter’s block (chiefly...
View ArticleNature Challenge
On my various trips to California over the years, I was threatened by wildfire on several occasions. The fire never got really close. I have been in several earthquakes, but none caused more harm than...
View ArticleTo Soar Like an Eagle
Welcome back. You come at the right time, because I have an important question for your: It’s hard to soar like an eagle when you’re surrounded by turkeys, they say, and I guess it is true. But, does...
View ArticleStepping Off Terra Firma
How many times did we walk by the river, enjoying the water and the nature, while staying on dry land? I know. Many, many, many times. It’s simply astonishing. Prompted by Alice Roberts‘ TV programme...
View ArticleAdriatic Ups and Downs
We had always dismissed the effect of the tide in the Mediterranean Sea. Considering 12m tides in St Malo or 11m ones near Weston-Super-Mare, and considering the Mediterranean Sea in comparison, let...
View ArticleDark Thoughts
Of course, I knew it was coming. I saw it coming all along, little by little, day by day. Today, however, was the first day I had to get out of bed in pitch black darkness. Not a bright and … Continue...
View ArticleFree Range
The National Trust, among others, is campaigning to make children leave their gaming consoles behind, reconnect with nature and explore the great outdoors. Fear of restrictive legislation, fast cars...
View ArticleThe Great Ouse
This river is cursed, I think. We tried to paddle a stretch of the Great Ouse and couldn’t find a suitable launch place (but went for a lovely swim in the Great Ouse instead). Technical difficulties...
View ArticleHappy Days
Don’t you just love it to wake up and night and a need to pee when it is only just 45 minutes prior to the regular alarm time? Don’t you just love it to lie awake for the next five … Continue reading →
View ArticleUrban Wildlife
It isn’t the greatest wildlife photo in the world; not wishing to loose the opportunity, I used my mobile phone rather than run and search for a proper camera. We often see foxes at night. This is our...
View ArticleOrchard News
A grand day out in RHS Wisley Gardens, enjoying full bloom and surprisingly peaceful corners at an extremely busy day for them. Continue reading →
View ArticleForagers At Work
Not bad for a 90 minute lunchtime foraging quickie: 2.5 kg deep red rose hips, a very large bag of apples and a bag of golden ripe pears, all courtesy of Elthorne Rough.
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