Waiting for the commuter train to arrive can be a tedious occupation. Perfect timing for creating a self portrait. The point has come where I need a little more formal practice to improve my photography. That is to say I photograph things rather than snap at them. But this is easier said than done. But never one to give up easily I took the opportunity during one of our... I was propelled back into the house tonight to fetch my camera – the last of the sunlight glowing on Goat Rock was simply stunning. I love the spotlight effect on the hills. It’s like a last wave goodnight before the sun disappears for another day. ... Living with basset hounds isn’t as predictable as you might think. Big basset has now turned vegetarian which places my kitchen garden at risk. This “butter wouldn’t melt in my mouth” basset snuck off with a courgette I’d picked and... It was as if the sun was pouring gold into the garden this morning. It caught the Crab Apple tree like a spotlight and I noticed for the first time that we had a small but perfectly formed fruit growing. It’s only one but the tree is a a tiny specimen so I... 