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Black and White #18 The Older Generation

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I love this photo. It was an old family photo that I have cleaned up a bit. It goes to prove that the older generation is really cool after all!  My aunt Norms modelling the beat generation.

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Doors- Spinoza’s House Arrest Door

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What a door and what a sad reminder that we do not tolerate free thinking, or freedom of religion as a society in whole. I only need mention the current plight of the Christian Woman, Meriam Yeyha Ibrahim, condemned to 100 lashes … Continue reading

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Black and White 15- Tick Tock

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  I have this clock in my study. It never keeps the correct time, but I love how it sounds. I have to remember to wind it up every day. I was at a jumble sale and saw it sitting … Continue reading

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Black and White #14 Fast Trains.

  I captured these two beauties whilst waiting for my train. It was late and I was actually early. Quite a time flux! Trouble is, you think to yourself, well I do anyway– Do I have time to grab a … Continue reading

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Doors- Gate Door in Rye

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On the way to Simon the Pie Man in Rye, I made a wonderful discovery-a little side gate door! The middle board has been reused to make this old wood door. It reads, This Oak Plank Originally Formed A Part … Continue reading

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Tales from the City- Passing some Gas at the Gasometer!

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  When you are out and about in England you might pass by this odd-looking Iron Chamber. This one I wandered past was Single Gasholder No 8,  on the Regent’s Canal, behind King’s Cross Station, London.  It was built in … Continue reading

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Black and White# 14 Newton after Blake by Eduardo Paolozzi

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This week’s black and white photograph is one that I took in the courtyard of the British Library. This is an amazing sculpture by the artist Eduardo Paolozzi, of Sir Isaac Newton. The original art was in a print dated … Continue reading

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Write On- A writer’s slump

  It happens to everyone. It’s happening to me right now. I am in a slump. I have massive amounts of work to do, and just can’t do it. Why? We do have to be careful with the words we … Continue reading

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Black and White- #13 It’sTime for Tea!

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I was at a conference at the British Library and during a break, fancied a proper cup of tea. What better place than at Fortnum’s? Well, so I confess, it was a little more than just a cup of tea. … Continue reading

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Doors- A Green Dutch Door

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  It was one of those beautiful sunny days and walking in the Hague I just had to stop and capture this door! The green door and its matching mailbox, and the plants glossy in the sunlight. I really wanted … Continue reading

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