Scarecrows …

Apparently Westerham has a bit of a tradition where people put up scarecrows around the area at this time of year – and not just in fields. General…

Getting an unexpected upgrade …

For the 2nd time in 2 months, my theatre ticket was recently upgraded. I think I’ve figured it out … if you buy the really cheap balcony/gallery seats…

Right to left, or left to right?

I’m fairly sure that when I took this photograph, the train was moving towards me – which means that it is moving from right to left in the…

Why no turquoise – and clichés are clichés for a reason!

I’m in the process of doing up my house – which has been an interesting experience. I was convinced that I would build the kitchen around the colour…

Hidden meaning …

I don’t have a talent for fiction, preferring to chronicle events or write guidance. Maybe that is why photography appeals so much – and why I don’t like…

2025 lights

The winter lights at Canary Wharf are becoming somewhat of an institution – and it is amazing to see how Canary Wharf has developed from a virtual wasteland…

Irish clouds never disappoint

The weather it the topic of the day when you are on an Irish holiday – most often wishing for the sun to shine – although we prepare…

I’m not a mobile phone user but …

Friends and family know not to expect me to answer my mobile phone and that it might take me a day or two to respond to texts because…

The joy of a street photograph

I’ve long been a fan of street photography – Vivien Meier, as unstable as she might have been, has always been a bit of an icon to me….

Winter lights at Canary Wharf

Sadly, a bad back meant I only managed to see some of the winter lights this year – but I enjoyed what I saw, and it was great…