Following a thwarted attempt to visit an RHS garden yesterday (it shuts on Mondays) We went to Bolsover castle. With my photo challenge head on I got lots of ideas. This room was just white and had nothing in it. It was strangely appealing. I could see groups of kids creating in here and turning this into an amazing space – but that’s teacher head … Continue reading #photochallengesummer16 26th July
Today’s photo challenge is, on the surface, deceptively simple. Basically – take a photograph to show us all where you are today. I know some of you are in exciting places like rainforests whilst others like myself are in Barnsley but that shouldn’t make a difference to your photographs- notice I said photograph not snapshot!! Stand where you want to take your photo – look … Continue reading #hereiam
It’s finally the Summer for most people and even the weather is being obliging! Our #photochallenge today is a little harder. However, you still can’t get this wrong and anyone can join in.Today’s theme is ‘ I want to live in a world where …’ With this statement written over a photo – the only stipulation is that it should be a photograph taken by … Continue reading #photochallenge 19th July
Nearly a year on from mum’s death and we are learning how to cope. Lots of tears, skirting around issues, trying not to say the wrong thing. Dad has a huge gaping hole where mum was and is fragile but strong. Mum’s shoes have finally been moved from the front door, he’s cleaning out wardrobes ( so that I don’t have to do it when … Continue reading Nearly a year
‘What’s the matter with his arm?’ A perfectly logical question from an inquisitive child. It’s happening more and more as Tommy is now at an age where he is mixing with children outside of the family. I want to gather him up, hold him tight and smother him with love and kisses. I want to protect him from the outside world, from the stares and … Continue reading Where’s his hand?
I really do think you can teach yourself most things with the help of you tube videos and a pinterest board. The last few weeks have seen my interest in free motion embroidery grow. I created more flower images based on my photos such as this one here. I based the flowers and poppy seeds on photos and it seemed to work quite well. I … Continue reading Free Motion Embroidery Part 2
My knees are creaking, my back hurts and I can’t see the floor in my study but I’m so pleased with the results of my efforts today! I bought a sewing machine at the end of Oct and have been playing! I was fortunate to attend a thread stitching machine course led by Karen Hall at Oh Sew Sweet in Wombwell I loved the day and came home … Continue reading Free motion embroidery
Finally a cold sunny day. It’s not raining and it’s not grey and miserable. The blue sky was too hard to resist. A lovely walk with photographs of the ice and the decaying flowers in the sunlight. Continue reading Making the most of the cold weather
I love the birds in my garden but also love a walk around our local RSPB site. For the first time in ages – it wasn’t raining and it was a cold sunny day. Spent a lovely hour in the garden hide at Old Moor. There were a group of long tailed tits who are lovely but don’t stay still for very long. The usual … Continue reading Bird watching
‘Which is my favourite photograph? The one I’m going to take tomorrow’ I Cunningham Several of my friends have asked for advice about buying a new camera and so I decided to write a blog post with some pointers and advice. However, the disclaimer is – if you are a professional photographer please don’t read this and criticise my choice of lay man’s terms rather … Continue reading So you want to buy a new camera…
Jane Hewitt 