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)”
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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”
Eclipse 2026
Last night I watched the solar eclipse. From my location I believe we had a 93% cover. I didn’t really set out to make any photo’s but I took my digital along anyway. I held the solar glasses over the lens and made few snaps – just a record to say I was there really!Continue reading “Eclipse 2026”
Piddle, Puddle or Trent #6
On our “Ektar Journey” down the river Piddle, Puddle or Trent we’ve reached Tolpuddle. This village is most famous for the Tolpuddle Martyrs, whose story you can read here. Above is the village church of St John the Evangelist, in whose graveyard one of the martyrs, James Hammett, is laid to rest. To this dayContinue reading “Piddle, Puddle or Trent #6”
Fuji NPH at Bournemouth
Back in the spring I took my Hasselblad for a walk along Bournemouth promenade loaded with a roll of Fuji NPH 400. It’s a couple of years out of date but had been stored in the fridge. I have a fair bit of colour 120 film to use up and this was the oldest stock,Continue reading “Fuji NPH at Bournemouth”
Piddle, Puddle or Trent #5
This is a “mini” next Chapter as the last one was long enough by it’s self. Athehampton House (above), is a tourist attraction/wedding venue. It is separate from, but is on the edge of Puddletown. The people in the image above are approaching the main entrance to the house, this goes straight into the greatContinue reading “Piddle, Puddle or Trent #5”
S.H.O.U.T. 