The biggest full moon in eighteen years shone on the weekend of the 19th March. A super moon happens itself when the moon is closest to the Earth at the same time as it is ‘full’. (more). Close to the Earth, the moon looks huge. Seeing the blue water, the reflection of light and darkContinue reading “Munch-like super moon”
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Yorkshire rainbow
The extraordinary size of Cyclone Yasi
Warmth in a cold snap
Britain is experiencing a cold snap and consequently there is talk of how to keep warm. This has made me look at old ways to keep out the cold. .This is a detail of a tapestry which hung in a hall in Medieval England. It was a barrier against the cold drafts which crept inContinue reading “Warmth in a cold snap”
Royal blue
The flat saturated blue colour of Diana’s suit was a memorable element of the royal engagement photographs. It was a colour that was strong enough to become emblematic. This blue had acquired a new value, it was the blue associated with Diana. And so it became fashionable. Kate Middleton has chosen a similar saturated deepContinue reading “Royal blue”
Snakes in a lane
I am always on the look out for photos of wild animals in human territory. In my collection is a deer in a cafe, a bear in a hospital and a herd of bison on a basket ball court. So I was impressed to hear this story. I received an email from my friend R.,Continue reading “Snakes in a lane”
Three challenges
By chance, I had my squeamishness put to the test in three very different situations. Having enjoyed Serial Mom and Hairspray, I watched This Filthy World, a one man show by the filmmaker John Waters. As he stood on the dimly lit grave yard stage set, his appearance reminded me of a Hammer horror character.Continue reading “Three challenges”
Vintage festival
The rain comes down on festival goers at Vintage Goodwood. The three day event celebrated fashions, music and design of the 1940s through to the 1980s. Camping and light mud clashed with sculpted hair dos, evening frocks, suits and stillettos. Looking around, I thought the 1940s Land Girl style was a clever choice of outfitContinue reading “Vintage festival”
Lib Dem Charity shop
Took a day trip with friends to look in charity shops in Hastings on the South Coast, known for second hand bargains. We found ourselves in the Lib Dem Charity Shop, appropriate as at that moment Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg was in discussions with Conservatives and Britain was awaiting an answer as to whoContinue reading “Lib Dem Charity shop”
Polling station
Britain’s polling stations. A school hall, a church hall, a sign outside in black text on cheap white paper. The booths are tacked together flimsey hardboard and unfinished 2 by 1. The voters mark the papers using pencils tied to the booth with string; a vote is a simple big cross, that you may seeContinue reading “Polling station”
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