still life – Page 4 – Jill Orme Photography

2 Oct 2020

Pastel

by JDO | posted in: Flowers and plants, Still life | 0

I made a rare visit to Waitrose in Stratford this morning, in search of a few things we can no longer buy from Ocado, and for which Ocado provide no acceptable substitute. I hate supermarkets, but as I was there … Continued

17 Aug 2020

Marmalade

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

When the Seville oranges appear in the shops after Christmas, I usually make one or two batches of marmalade. One year I got a bit carried away and made three. Last winter I opened the store cupboard, glanced inside, saw … Continued

18 Jun 2020

Stachys

by JDO | posted in: Flowers and plants, Still life | 0

As I’ve been talking about the near drought conditions we’ve been suffering for the past few weeks, and the serious effects these have had on the countryside and on invertebrate life around the village, I can hardly complain that it … Continued

26 May 2020

Six

by JDO | posted in: Food, My garden, Worcestershire | 0

There are two celebrations going on here (or three, if you count the fact that I managed to buy some plain flour today, for the first time since this whole lockdown business started, and was thus able to do some … Continued

10 May 2020

Lilac

by JDO | posted in: Flowers and plants, Still life | 0

Spring disappeared today, blown away on a sharp north-easterly wind which it seems we’re going to have to live with for the whole of this week. Yesterday I was strolling around in summer trousers and a short-sleeved t-shirt; today it … Continued

19 Feb 2020

Casualty

by JDO | posted in: Flowers and plants, Still life | 0

Actually, that’s not quite correct. Sacrificial victim would be closer to the mark. I spent much of the day planning my dragonfly year: with the help of books, maps, and web pages I’ve created a spreadsheet to help me maximize … Continued

15 Feb 2020

Stormy

by JDO | posted in: Flowers and plants, Still life | 0

A low-key kind of day: Processed some owls. Listened to some podcasts. Thought about going out. Looked at the driving rain and lashing trees and decided to stay in. Washed some jumpers. Faffed around with some tulips in the conservatory. … Continued

9 Feb 2020

Tulip time

by JDO | posted in: Flowers and plants, Still life | 0

I love tulip season. I bought a bunch of these parrot tulips earlier in the week, and though they’re quite fragile – I’ve already lost two to collapsed stems, even though I spotted the possibility and wired them – I’m … Continued

31 Jan 2020

Hope

by JDO | posted in: Flowers and plants, Still life | 0

What a horrible day this is. For over two thirds of my life I’ve taken my European citizenship for granted, and now it has been ripped away from me. I’m genuinely heartbroken. I’m well aware of the arguments that can … Continued

14 Jan 2020

Emergency macro

by JDO | posted in: Flowers and plants, Still life | 0

A horrible day: windy, dark, wet, and cold. I spent most of it at my desk, but realised part way through the afternoon that I needed to shape myself and take a photo soon, or I’d be having to get … Continued

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