Tag: Photography
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 …
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 …
If you are ever in … Glasgow
If you are ever in Glasgow I’d recommend a trip to the Burrell Collection housed in Pollock Park. It is home to over 9,000 items including some truly beautiful Egyptian, Islamic and Chinese artifacts. It is also home to the guy on the left, ‘The Thinker’ by Rodin and some beautiful stained glass. I’ve put Read More …
if you’re ever in… Keswick
Climb a hill! Today we got up early and headed off to one of our favourite places in the world, Keswick in the English Lake District. The weather was great and we climbed most of the way up Catbells, the hill in the picture above. (That’s not the top you can see!) Avril wasn’t feeling Read More …