I was photographing the Alchemilla Mollis with its necklace of raindrops. Pretty! Now then… is it enhanced or spoilt by the two spiders? You didn’t see the spiders? Neither did I when I was taking the shot. I was so focussed on getting the right focus of the raindrops that I missed seeing the livestock. … More I See… Look, See, Pray
Dandelions are prolific seeders. Brilliant yellow flowers have fed the early bees, now the urge to reproduce has taken over. Fluff-balls of white parachutes wait for the wind to blow, then gleefully depart for a place of their own (usually in gardener’s prize flower plots, it seems!). Therefore dandelions have a bad reputation. Once landed, … More As The Wind Blows- Look, See, Pray
Today I attended a funeral. Many people came to say their farewells; we shared memories and experiences, and gave thanks for a long life, well lived. It was a story of faith and obedience, from his earliest years until his eventual departure. Was it a whitewash? You know, that temptation to only speak well of … More See You Later- Look, See, Pray
There’s always a clown. Drama needs clowns- and the circus requires clowns of all shapes. Including the sad faced ones. The drama of Good Friday is about to begin. In a darkened Garden, a man and a few friends face their midnight of the soul. Which is the clown? Is it Judas, who sold a … More Laugh Or You’d Cry- Look, See, Pray
This is our “not-our-cat” cat. He is about nine months old, and filling out to be quite a chunky boy. He regularly meets me when I return from the school run, and has appointed me as his trainer in hunting skills. We both have a good time! The grasses/palm leaves/pieces of string, not so much. … More How To Confuse A Cat – Look, See, Pray
A bold title, “Success.” Photographers who attempt “birds in flight” shots will know why this title fits this owl picture. There is so much that could go wrong: focus, too slow shutter speed, bad framing. That’s all separate from the lighting, weather, and actually being in the same place as the bird at the same … More Success- Look, See, Pray
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. – John 14 v27 Simply saying “Never be afraid” is ridiculous. Our very own bodies are geared up with physiological reactions to help … More Never Be Afraid- Look, See, Pray
For just a short time this climbing rose is beautiful. Most of the year it is either leafy or bald! But in Spring these magnificent roses cry out to be photographed. Timing is everything- too soon and the roses are tight buds. Too late and the petals are imitating confetti all over the ground. At … More Timing- Look, See, Pray
I have a little garden ritual in January to April. Whenever I walk out of the front door, I look round for the first ones. First snowdrop, first iris, first crocus, first daffodil. Sometimes I get a welcome surprise- an early anenome, or a perky camellia, for example. Iris are a particular favourite: the stylised … More The First- Look, See, Pray
One of our local Facebook groups is having a problem with “anonymous” posters. Some people are complaining volubly about it. When the moderators asked why so many people wanted to keep their names “out of it” the leading reason was the level of abuse meted out by other members of the group. Sad, isn’t it? Bullies … More Anonymous? Look, See, Pray
The Reflectionary 