Water Droplets 30 May 2022 A few images you might regard as macro photography. When you get close-up the rain leaves droplets of water to create amazing affects on the flowers and leaves in our garden.
Howick Hall, home of Earl Grey Tea! 14 May 2022 Anybody who has visited Newcastle can’t have missed the huge monument in the centre of the city dedicated to Earl Grey, a local politician who was British Prime Minister from 1830 to 1834.
Bird Photography 18 February 2022 Recently I have been tying to learn how to take better photos of birds. With a busy bird table in the back garden and a couple of local nature spots that are frequented by some more interesting specimens, I figured it can’t be that hard to get a great shot of a bird, right?
Brancepeth in Spring 8 April 2021 A bright sunny Easter Monday saw us venture out for a walk near Brancepeth Castle. While the sun was out, it was very windy and cold.
Paris 24 December 2019 A few photos from our trip to Paris back in November. It had been over 20 years since my list visit to this city.
Golden BC, Canada 18 August 2019 Next stop on our road trip across Western Canada, was Golden BC, a slightly less expensive base from which to explore the rockies.
Banff, Canada 2 August 2019 From Calgary we headed into the Rockies, spending some time around Banff. Banff is surrounded by the most incredible natural beauty in the form of mountains, lakes and wildlife.
Calgary, Canada 22 July 2019 We just got back from a two week road trip through Western Canada. We started in Calgary. Canada’s Wild West? Calgary is Alberta’s largest city and stands at the intersection of two rivers, the Bow and the Elbow.
Stockport 28 June 2019 Stockport is the town where I grew up, though it’s easier to say that I’m from Manchester since people know where that is and is a much more interesting place.
London Paddington 24 May 2019 Paddington Station has been the London home of the Great Western Railway and its successors since 1838. It is London’s gateway to the South West of England.
Brick Lane London 16 May 2019 Visit for Culture, Food and … A short walk from the towering buildings of the world’s banks in the City of London, lies Brick Lane; a place that simply bustles with activity.
Leadenhall Market, London 10 May 2019 Leadenhall Market dates back to the 14th century and is situated in what was the centre of Roman London. Originally a meat, poultry and game market, it is now home to boutique shops, restaurants and bars serving the hungry and thirsty from neighbouring city offices.