In 961 a Benedictine Abbey was founded in the little Dorset village of Horton. Wolfrida was the first abbess. I’ve read two versions of the churches history – one says that in 1539 during the dissolution of the monasteries the priory church became the parish church. Another version of it’s history (that I think isContinue reading “Church of St. Wolfrida”
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Wings & Wheels 2025
This weekend just gone I went to this years “Wings and Wheels” show. I remember going to an early one, maybe the 2nd or 3rd, and I’m amazed to find out that this year, 2025, is the 25th! It takes place at Henstridge Airfield, which in itself is interesting. Although it seems like it’s atContinue reading “Wings & Wheels 2025”
Canon EOS 20D
I don’t often write about digital cameras here, that is because my main interest is film photography. There are some exceptions, and the Canon 20D is one of them. Why? Well because I had one, it was my first digital SLR, and it made an impact. Over the course of three trips, I went fromContinue reading “Canon EOS 20D”
4K and all that
For years I lugged around a Sony DSR-390 (left), it was a terrific beast. With the “gain” up, it could see better in the dark than I could! In fact I used it’s “eyes” to get back to my car more than once! It had a Canon lens on the front that was superb, andContinue reading “4K and all that”
Single Photo: Wisley Manor
This is the “old manor” at Wisley. Made with my Olympus OM2n with the Zukio 50mm f1.8. A simple lens and not expensive either, but it’s a good one! Likewise nothing expensive with the film either – Kodak Gold.
Bonsai Alley
When I went to Wisley Gardens a couple of weeks back, I also used a roll of Kodak Gold colour as well as the roll of Kentmere 200 I’ve already shared. Unlike that roll I used in the Nikkormat FT2 with the 35mm lens, this was exposed in the Olympus OM2n with the 50mm ZukioContinue reading “Bonsai Alley”
Back to the Quay
At the end of my visit to Brownsea Island, within Poole Harbour, I caught the ferry back to Poole Quay, where I had started and the car was parked. It was busy, and the ferry was full. The image above was made from the top, open deck looking back down the queue. We all gotContinue reading “Back to the Quay”
Kodachrome 40 in Super 8
Prepare yourselves…. this is going to be a long one! It could have had several titles, Agfa Movexoom 6, Back to Super 8, Madness at the kitchen sink- You get the idea. It started several weeks ago when an old acquaintance gave me a roll of Kodachrome 40 in Super 8. It is 40 asaContinue reading “Kodachrome 40 in Super 8”
St Mary’s Church, Brownsea Island
St Mary’s Church on Brownsea Island looks over the green, most people pass it as they start one of the many walks to explore the island. It was built in 1853/4 and was consecrated that same year by the Bishop of Salisbury, the Right Rev. Walter Kerr Hamilton, on 18 October 1854. The Diocese ofContinue reading “St Mary’s Church, Brownsea Island”
The “Mighty” HMS Hood
The Image above is of HMS Hood, anchored in Portland Harbour (UK). A harbour that I lived within 5 minutes walk for 45 years of my life – my playground as a kid. I can tell you that this image was made on the water, I can tell this from the angle, background and aContinue reading “The “Mighty” HMS Hood”
S.H.O.U.T. 