LENS-ARTISTS, Photography

Sanctuary

The word 'sanctuary' has a long list of meanings if you look it up in a dictionary, but the overarching idea is that it means a place that is sacred, whether you mean that in a religious way or not. It is a place where you can take refuge and be safe. You can also… Continue reading Sanctuary

LENS-ARTISTS, Photography

Cropping Beauty

This remains my all-time favourite photo that I've ever taken. I think it's magical. It was a lucky shot, not something I'd planned. As always when I see a dragonfly, I follow, trying to get a photo. This one (a female Common Darter) perched in some long grass on a beautiful sunny day in the… Continue reading Cropping Beauty

Crochet

On the Hook, 2/5/20

This week I have been continuing to work on the Pandemonium CAL. I have been loving it, it's such a fun, relaxing and beautiful blanket to make ๐Ÿ™‚ I'm now all caught up so have to wait for more. Next part (11) is due tomorrow. Here it is at the end of part 9 on… Continue reading On the Hook, 2/5/20

LENS-ARTISTS, My Poetry, Photography

When this is over

When this is overI will not rushto peopleto shopsto restaurants, bars, cafesto once-again busy streetsI will rush in the opposite directionto disconnectto sit hereto beto feelto observeto drench myself in quietimmerse myself in natureand let it restore my soul And after I've sat for a while, I'll go and look for some of my favourite… Continue reading When this is over

LENS-ARTISTS, Photography

My Favourites

After my post yesterday about the most popular posts on my blog, I was asked what my own favourite photos of the year would be. So I've been having a think and these are the photos I liked best this year... First I've chosen this Snowdrop from the beginning of the year. I always try… Continue reading My Favourites