Today was a ‘Tommy Day’ (Our grandson) We love having him as he is just such a bundle of love. He was born with a shortened right forearm and no hand on his right arm (although he does have a smiley face on it) due to amniotic band anomaly. You can see from the photo above that he uses his little arm in exactly the … Continue reading 8th January 2015 8/365
Today’s photo is just an iPhone image. I’ve been into town (Barnsley) to have my hair cut today and so took a quick shot. These type of images are important – if you look at old images of London or American diners etc they are the everyday lives of people that tell us so much now. Who know if we will have market stalls in … Continue reading 7th January 2015 7/365
I’ve not been well today – aches and pains all over – so I worked in the kitchen with my mac on my knee and my camera beside me. I love our garden. This morning there were 4 female pheasants, 2 robins, several great tits, blackbirds, pigeons, a dunnock and obviously THAT squirrel! Tip To get the birds in your garden to be brave enough to … Continue reading 6th January 6/365
We are very fortunate to live near an RSPB site so we get lots of birds in our garden including bullfinches, woodpeckers and sparrowhawks. The photo above shows my ‘nemesis’ we have a running battle as this squirrel constantly eats a lot of the food that we put out for the birds. He is really cheeky and just stares at me when … Continue reading 5th January 2015 5/365
‘Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better – do better’ Maya Angelou’ It’s a beautiful frosty morning in Barnsley! I’ve been for a walk and taken my macro lens. I took 235 photos and am happy with maybe a dozen. I’m learning to be critical and only accept what I am happy with rather that what is … Continue reading 4th January 4/365
Saturday Morning means a trip to the local coffee shop for breakfast. It is lovely, small and friendly and we often meet up with Summer and her brother Roman (and her parents obviously!) This morning she had passed a swimming exam and was rewarded with an edible star! Tip If you shoot portraits on an aperture such as f4 you will blur your background and … Continue reading 3rd January 3/365
‘Art is not what you see it’s what you make others see’ Degas The end of an era! I love walking around Sheffield taking images of the Street art there – unfortunately one of the squares which had some amazing work has been demolished – only one piece remains – so sad! Tip The above image has had the filter ‘Lucis Art’ added via … Continue reading 2nd January 2015 2/365
‘There are years that ask questions and years that answer’ Zora Neale Hurston Novelist & Anthropologist 1891 – 1960 Happy New Year everyone – here is to a wonderful 2015 and let’s hope we are ready and able for the challenges it brings Today’s photo has to be Our Tommy who having been born on 1st August – Yorkshire Day is 5 months old. Tip … Continue reading 1st January 2015 1/365
Jane Hewitt 