Gold
For most of the day it was dark and gloomy, and I didn’t think there was much to be achieved by going out bug hunting. I was having a bit of a dark and gloomy day myself, owing to a … Continued
Marmalade season
A dreich day: damp, cold, and dark. Outdoor photography was never going to happen, but luckily I had the ingredients to hand for a couple of batches of marmalade. I’m slightly dubious about the oranges, if I’m honest – the … Continued
Dendrobium
I’ve tried several times now to get a pleasing photo of my dendrobium orchid, but I find it quite tricky. I posted this one the day I bought it, but didn’t like it much because the plant (and thus the … Continued
Cape gooseberry
These are another little purchase from the farm shop last week, which I’d forgotten about until I was casting around for a subject at lunch time today. R will be very pleased that I’ve finally remembered to photograph them, because … Continued
Five a day
Grapes, pomegranate, figs, nuts, and quince liqueur… yes, that’s definitely five portions. I set myself the task of creating a still life this morning, and then photographed it against different backdrops to see the effect of changing the background colour … Continued
Constancy and hope
I was thinking about Vice President-elect Kamala Harris this morning. When she took to the stage in Delaware last night she was sporting a white trouser suit, which some observers took as a tribute to Hillary Clinton, but most said … Continued