Stratford upon Avon – Page 26 – Jill Orme Photography

2 Jan 2022

Baleful

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Warwickshire | 0

It’s hard to do the full threatening wing flare when you’re as scruffy as this, but he did his best, bless him. It amuses me to think that the baleful side-eye was added to emphasize his disapproval, though obviously when … Continued

28 Dec 2021

Winter sun

by JDO | posted in: Landscape, Trees, Warwickshire | 0

Having by now eaten our combined body weight in Christmas leftovers, today R and I found ourselves peering into a half-empty fridge. This, plus the fact that it had stopped raining after what felt like months, gave us all the … 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

10 Dec 2021

Skimming

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I had an early blood test appointment at Stratford Hospital this morning, and R sweetly offered to drive me into town. After (very good) coffee and cake in a new independent café called Arcle, we took a walk and caught … Continued

8 Dec 2021

Profile

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Landscape, Warwickshire | 0

R and I went into Stratford today, to do a little Christmas shopping, get some photos printed, and have restorative coffee and cake. It’s occurred to me that though I often talk about walking into town along the south side … Continued

1 Dec 2021

Reflected glory

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R wanted to go into Stratford first thing after breakfast, but I had a couple of urgent things to do at home first which held us up, and by the time we made it into town the clouds were building … Continued

25 Nov 2021

Bobbin

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Trees, Warwickshire | 0

It’s beginning to look…. Oh, do be quiet. A busy day today: banged in my tax return, did some on line Christmas shopping, and then went to Stratford with R for walking, errands and cake. Then I swung round to … Continued

12 Nov 2021

Gift

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Warwickshire | 0

I probably need hardly say that I know this isn’t the best photo you’ll ever see of a kingfisher. It’s almost certainly not even the best photo you’ll see of a kingfisher today. But when I tell you that it … Continued

11 Nov 2021

Mobile

by JDO | posted in: Birds, Warwickshire | 0

After my lost day yesterday, it was a relief to wake up this morning feeling better – still sub-prime, but at least capable of being up and (more or less) functional. The weather was as dreary as I was, which … Continued