fly past

I was in the Lake District in England yesterday and today.  We had hoped to go climb a hill but the weather early this morning was foul so we ended up wandering around Keswick and taking photos.  All in all, a good day I think!  Here’s my favourite snap.  More on Flickr.

Photo in Schmap

One of my photos made it into the new Edinburgh Schmap !!!  It’s this one of Murrayfield Parish Church.  Another example of the power of TAGGING!

taking photos not a crime

It seems that the authorities think that photographers are terrorists now. The BBC has highlighted a growing number of people being stopped by police for nothing more than taking pictures of buildings or in stations. The Met even have a poster campaign going. Who’s next?  Shoppers? Drivers? Seriously, if someone wants to take a photo Read More …

if you don’t like the weather…

… just wait for a few minutes. The view from the window last night The view from the window this morning Nice eh!  It snowed today.  Lots.  I was preaching at Black Mount church for my dad and the drive was terrible.  Snow all the way.  It looked like this when I was leaving: And Read More …

my bag & what’s missing (update)

I haven’t posted my bag for a while. I’ve got several new things since the last time… New bag, new laptop, new notebooks, new phone BUT I’ve lost my favourite pen!!! I had a Parker Urban and I lost it, then found it again last week and now I’ve lost it again! Anyway, I’m sure Read More …

God’s Own Land – Skye

We have just spent a weekend in Skye.  Words cannot describe the rugged beauty of the Island, photos don’t come close to capturing the magnificent landscape but I’ll try. We set off, Avril and I never having been to Skye, with our companion for the trip Harry, Avril’s father.  He’s been a few times but Read More …