December 2021 – Page 2 – Jill Orme Photography

21 Dec 2021

Solstice promise

by JDO | posted in: Beetles, Invertebrates, My garden, Trees, Worcestershire | 0

The Shortest Day Susan Cooper (1935-) And so the Shortest Day came and the year died And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world Came people singing, dancing, To drive the dark away. They lighted candles in the winter … Continued

20 Dec 2021

Bookends

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Wales | 0

Photographing distant birds with a 100mm macro lens is clearly a fool’s errand, and if I’d expected to be walking along the bank of the River Taff this afternoon I’d have taken a decent sized lens with me when I … Continued

19 Dec 2021

Plummy

by JDO | posted in: Food, Fruit and vegetables, Still life | 0

I’m not sure how long these plums had been in the fridge, because I’d forgotten all about them, and only remembered yesterday when R told me that he needed to move them to make way for other things, and asked … Continued

18 Dec 2021

Fun

by JDO | posted in: People, Sport, Warwickshire | 0

For R and me, today was mostly about Christmas planning and preparation. Up until a few days ago it felt as though nothing was quite under our control, but now we have a mind map and multiple lists, with colour-coded … Continued

17 Dec 2021

Graphic

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Warwickshire | 0

I’m not entirely wedded to either of tonight’s photos, but I’ve chosen this one because I like its graphic quality. It makes me think of a book cover, representing the hero having nightmares in which he’s accidentally killed another black-headed … Continued

16 Dec 2021

Flaunting it

by JDO | posted in: Seasonal | 0

Nine days to go. AAARRRGGGHHH!!! Sorry. Needed that. R and I sat down to do some detailed logistical planning this morning, and got pretty much nowhere. Every decision seems to hang on the answers to other questions, some of which … Continued

15 Dec 2021

Orange

by JDO | posted in: Beetles, Invertebrates, My garden, Worcestershire | 0

I was pretty pleased with myself when I found this orange ladybird on the photinia today. At least until I read the new edition of the Hawker – the journal of the British Dragonfly Society – and discovered that Common … Continued

14 Dec 2021

Splendid

by JDO | posted in: Food, Fruit and vegetables, Worcestershire | 0

I can’t quite believe that I’ve reached the age I attained today. I’ve never been especially bothered by the Big Birthdays that seem to get so many people het up, and this is just an interim one, but it’s hit … Continued

13 Dec 2021

Feeding time

by JDO | posted in: Family life | 0

Baby B: Try my snack, Granddad. R: Nom, nom, nom. Baby B: No, that’s just pretending, Granddad. You have to actually get it in your mouth. As Baby B’s face has no social media presence, I’ll have to ask you … Continued

12 Dec 2021

Coal face

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Warwickshire | 0

I didn’t have time to go gadding about after birds today, with the rest of the Christmas decorations still waiting to be put up. But I didn’t get where I am today by prioritising things that need doing quite urgently … Continued

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