I decided to take some 'proper' photos of some of our decorations today. Yesterday's photos were taken on my phone, and these are taken on my camera. My phone is great for a quick photo, but if you're trying to get certain things in focus and others not, you really need to use a proper… Continue reading Christmas Bokeh
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New Traditions (and crochet update)
As you may know if you've been reading my blog for a while, last year I crocheted a set of Christmas baubles. We also bought a living tree last year, for the first time, and the baubles were gradually added to it as I made them. This has started a new tradition for us. We… Continue reading New Traditions (and crochet update)
On the Hook, 14/12/20
Well, I've slipped out of the habit of weekly crochet updates, but I'm randomly posting today as I've finished something that I am allowed to show you! This is the Amelia Raglan that I started back in June. The body was done with just the rib to finish, and sleeves to add. I picked it… Continue reading On the Hook, 14/12/20
A is for Amphibian
Inspired by the Lens-Artists Weekly Photo Challenge: An Alphabet Challenge–Subjects That Begin with the Letter A. https://flic.kr/p/uWGaUa Tiny frog sitting on a Frogbit leaf https://flic.kr/p/vSTSTE Newtlet, complete with cute frilly gills https://flic.kr/p/wtnRPg Spot the frog among the frogbit https://flic.kr/p/F6G7rr Traditionally warty toad https://flic.kr/p/GYPLiu Adult Newts are hard to photograph, they're very speedy https://flic.kr/p/GKnJMC Very spotty frog… Continue reading A is for Amphibian
A Bug’s Life
Common Green Shieldbugs are (as the name suggests) quite common where I live. If you met a brand new one and an adult you'd be forgiven for thinking they were different kinds of bugs. They change a lot as they grow. They have multiple moults where they shed their exoskeleton to reveal the next stage… Continue reading A Bug’s Life
Suzy Clair's Cosy Corner 