Sunshine…
…in a vase. I’ve been nursing these sunflowers along for a week now, against the day when I might need to photograph them. Sadly, by the time that day arrived they were very much past their best, but they were … Continued
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
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
We have become a grandmother. M. Thatcher, 1989 Baby B was born in Cardiff in the small hours of New Year’s Eve, to the absolute delight of a quartet of cheering grandparents. His story, and that of his parents, is … Continued
The weather did one of its rollercoaster things today, and gave us a full day of mizzly rain and almost no light. So I stayed in and tried to do useful things. R bought these earrings about eighteen months ago … Continued
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