I haven’t made a “single photo” post for a while, so I thought I’d do one for all the wrong reasons! I should explain I have either a really, really bad cold or Flu. I feel completely worn out, and have one of those coughs that sounds like a man who’s been smoking for 50Continue reading “Single Photo: Comfort”
Category Archives: Dorset
A Walk to Canford with the Pentax SPII
While I had my “Pentax Box Open” deciding to part with the Spotmatic SP – I made sure I clicked the shutter of the SPII a few times to keep it ticking over. I’ve never really stopped and looked at it closely enough to appreciate how close it is to the much lauded K1000, inContinue reading “A Walk to Canford with the Pentax SPII”
Lulworth Castle
Lulworth Castle was completed in 1609. Entrance is via the courtyard pictured above. It was built for Thomas Howard, 3rd Viscount Howard of Bindon. After his death, it was purchased by Humphrey Weld in 1641. It has been in the Weld family ever since, and remains so today. The family now live in a “house”,Continue reading “Lulworth Castle”
FP4 at Longham Lakes
I took a local walk around Longham Lakes recently. They are pretty well hidden, yet just off the A348. To make matters worse there is no public parking there, so the only real option is to walk the last distance along the busy main road. It’s a pity and not ideal, but ultimately worth itContinue reading “FP4 at Longham Lakes”
Piddle, Puddle or Trent #8 (final)
As we leave Aff’, Briants’ and Turners – Puddle behind us, so too we leave the green river valley with the quaint Dorset, chocolate box cottages decked with roses. Now the river meanders across Bere Heath, more open and sandy. Here it’s either very difficult or outright impossible to follow the river. Below from theContinue reading “Piddle, Puddle or Trent #8 (final)”
Piddle, Puddle or Trent #7
Just a little further down stream from Tolpuddle, our previous stop following the river, lies Affpuddle. A small village of about 400 people, dates back to Saxon times and was mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086. It’s a charming village and for the purpose of this little photo project has two good points. OneContinue reading “Piddle, Puddle or Trent #7”
C is for Cerne Abbas
The village of Cerne Abbas dates back to 987 and the Abbey that once stood here. Bit’s of it can still be visited, the Tithe Barn, a guesthouse and gatehouse. The village is sizeable and although it’s grown over the years – it’s centre is still quaint enough. Should you wish – you can readContinue reading “C is for Cerne Abbas”
XA2 Repeat
A couple months ago I carried my Olympus XA2 around with me with a roll of bulk loaded Foma 200 in it, until it was used up. I enjoyed the relaxed process, and decided to repeat it. I only got 4 images that I thought were worth sharing – nothing wrong with all the othersContinue reading “XA2 Repeat”
B is for Blandford Forum
Blandford Forum in Dorset is one of the best places to view Georgian architecture in the country. This is mainly due to fire in 1731 sweeping the sheet clean so to speak. The Bastards were prolific, both as architects and builders, and were responsible for the church above. There must be a good joke thereContinue reading “B is for Blandford Forum”
Bluebell Time
History evolves! I used to visit this area as a kid – we knew it as Hardy’s Monument. More about that in a coming post. My father would pull into the gravel car park, park up, along with my mother, sister and I, and we’d all pile out for a walk or picnic or whatever.Continue reading “Bluebell Time”
