Capturing tiny details in winter weather. — November days are often grey and sullen as the year runs to its end. The temperatures plummeted as the calendar moved to December, and mist became freezing fog. This morning, Saturday, 2nd December, I stepped out into a wonderland of hoar frost covering everything and low raking light from a…

December Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Freestyle Six” —

You know better than your camera. — One of my favourite subjects to photograph is wildlife — in particular birds and bees. There is one huge frustration, however, they move fast. Those movements can be large, such as flying off when you least expect it, but also small, such as flicks of tails and head movements. If…

Dusk deepens to dark as craters show on the Moon. — I was attracted by the intensity of the colours in this view above the trees in my garden. The Sun had long since set, but it still coloured the scant clouds. The Moon was bright in the sky, with craters visible in the lower left quadrant. It was one of…

Male, female, and young identifiers — I was first aware there were woodpeckers in our area when I heard a strange metallic, loud tapping noise. It was intermittent but occurred frequently. Eventually, While in the garden, I spotted the source of the noise on a TV aerial. A woodpecker was calling for a mate on something…

Haiku — The last rays of day Light rock to match thrift blossoms Each clings to life’s cycle Behind me, as I capture this scene, the peace and serenity of this island is shattered by the sound of thousands of motorbikes. It’s the week of the annual TT races, a motorcycle race…

November prompt response. — Autumn’s Song — A Haiku Tree’s susurration Leaves in motion, wind-driven Breathless emotion In late Autumn and through winter, I find myself neglecting daily walks. British weather can be grey and depressing when the cloud never lifts and it’s cold and damp. To persuade myself to get outside, I plan…

A collection spotted on my walks and in my garden. — While I’m out walking with my camera, I like to stop quietly for a while and see which birds turn up. I realised after reading articles on Medium that some of the birds I take for granted might not be known in other parts of the world. I certainly see…

November Six Word Photo Story Challenge: Happiness — Happiness is fun on the beach. Days at the beach are one of my favourite outings. Albie loves them too. She has the freedom to chase at top speed without the impediment of long grass in parks or fields. It matters when your legs are as short as hers. The young grandchildren squeal with delight as…