Every one in a while, something gets you excited for me, it was a find when out walking this afternoon, I knew it was there, has been for as long as I can remember, but for the first time seen it through the abstract photographers eye , I had the wrong lens, but I got one really nice image with the camera and 35 other ones with the phone, to just see, the possibilities, it really has the creative juices flowing. I will be going back at some point, take all the toys with me,


I feel a bit like this flower, past my best, but there is still that thing, that just makes you smile.

Got my 10'000 steps in, had not even looked today, i walked early this morning, was going to go back to bed, but I could see a rut setting in and thought nah, not happening. I saw 2 roe deer, was watching them , more than taking pictures, but then a dog walker came and was not the quietest and deer made there way to over, to where they sleep during the day, this is a place, where I never go, give them there peace.

I did take a few other pictures today, getting the muscle memory back, i used my old DSLR the last two days, there is a major difference with the mirrorless system, it just locks focus so much quicker is lighter and better in low light, but I still love that old 5D Markiii, hearing the clunk of the shutter, is just spiritual.

Sunday is pudding day, simple thing in sugar free custard from tesco and pineapple chunks in it. I do not have much of an appetite nowadays , how once my plate was so full , but now that would take me 3 days too eat.

I am up early tomorrow, got a trip to the airport, well I am more to make sure, that the driver is up and does not sleep in.


Took this yesterday, used a 35mm lens, it was all I took with me, just use what you have and see.
I am still to work out how to post from my personal album on here. So for now still posting to Flickr and bring it in, us oldies, take time to adapt.
Goodnight one and all.

Little later tonight, been a busy day, time to start get my fitness back, first time in a little while done over 10,000 steps, walked in the woods, I can go round it in a hour, add a camera and well today, think I was 5 minutes over 3hrs.

It started of wet, but turned better and yes, us Scots, love talking about the weather. A little bit warmer would be nice.

A shock horror moment, starting add things to my porridge, my usual now is cinnamon , then once cooked mix in sultanas and raisins. I amaze myself at times, how I try things more now than I did a few years ago.

I got word, that 2 pictures are going to be published in a book. 2 winning images.

I was asked at a talk about likes on pictures and how did i feel, when, a picture got not many, I said likes are nice, no matter the total, from one to well one of my old pictures got over 37,000 which is just crazy, I never really even liked the picture and deleted it.

My friends dogs have more followers than me and there pictures get crazy amounts, does the dogs even know this or does it make a difference to them nope.

I have been asked to take some dog pictures again, the old question of what kind of dogs, I was called a dog snob, when I reminded them that I am fussy about the breeds.

I will add a picture tomorrow, just downloaded some new ones, if there is anything worth keeping will add tomorrow.

Goodnight one and all.

Done a couple of good deeds today, got a hug, I like hugs, i think I am a good hugger.

My own garden has seen most of my time today, well for the last few days actually, I like it tidy, last year or so, was just the bare minimum of time spent on it, but still tidy. I can see the first of my wildflowers, I had sowed germinated, they done well last year, many happy hours spent at them , with luck will just be as good as last year.

I mulched some conifers, I have growing in tubs,, then one step further in putting weed membrane around then and then dressing with some stone.

Garden centre next week, I need a few plants, my idea that i had will be kept going.

Monday will get out on the bike each day, missed it, will change wheels over and good to go.


The bush at the gate is in bloom the fragrance is fantastic, not just me who enjoys it, but the little things as well.
Goodnight everyone.

I got quite a bit done today, prep for a talk next week, that i had forgot about. Was only when I was in the cafe yesterday, I was reminded, took me a little while to think of something, but got there.

Pootered about in the garden for a while as well, took a few pictures, but a little windy, so not much to keep.

I got asked about my plans, am i going to work again, I am going to take a little bit of time off, my health is not the best, seeing about getting some tests done, had put a few things on hold for looking after mum came first and foremost.

Might try and get to the beach in the morning. Check the forecast.

Life moves on they say, but it is a process, it depends on the person, i suppose.

The inner strength and so much of me, only came from one person and that was my Mum, I miss her so much and always will.

I have all the time in the world now or well until it is my time to pass.

I am thankful and very much humbled.

So is this going to be 365 blogs, I really have no clue the desire to write is strong again, part of the process,,,, I have my diary, but I always liked blogging at bedtime.

I went to the cafe today, first time in weeks, I really just was not wanting to be around people, as soon I walked in, I guess you are here for breakfast and i got a massive hug,I sat through the back, but eventually the oldies spied me and I had to go through, people are kind, just like on here .

I left with a slab of cake, this was a thank you to my cousin, she really has been there for me and I needed that, that was for sure.

I happily can post in the nature group, got my verification sorted out, thanks to NN and thanks too Lenny for even suggesting to contact him, just now I am posting a lot, but it will dwindle a little, I only share my pictures on three places.

I am going to start making video adding this to my old youtube channel.

Enough for one night.

Goodnight one and all/

I know, that I am not interesting enough, I just wander my world, selfie in the mirror, need to get away from the green, ironic really as I am more a bright colour person.

I messaged NN about the issue I am having with ID, all I want is to be able to post in the Nature group, more so just now with all that I am dealing with, I take a lot of pictures that just look better bigger than the size you can see in a blog.

I have been walking 3 to 4 times a day, just get out of the empty house, It might get better in time.

Well time for some time in the garden before lunch.

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I was a little bit naughty today, but to be honest it will be September time, before I have another.

Life is just so strange just now, learning as I go on, it is just life.

I am learning more and more about having inner strength , Since my Mum passed, I have been well and truly lost, i thought the camera as my coping thing would have worked, but it has only helped, seeking answers that are not easily found, dealing with it alone is not easy, but will get there.

Then I got made redundant, that was going to be my place for company, to get the days in, but oh well, it is just life.

A very big thanks for all the condolences wishes, that meant a lot.

I was truly lucky in that Allure phoned me on Saturday, I was at my lowest point then and really dark thoughts were playing in my mind, will be ever grateful for that one.


Took this Curlew picture on Monday, was in a weather gap, before even more rain and wind came

You think you are all prepared, till the doctor takes you into an office and he tells you, it is weeks rather than month my Mum has. All I want is to get her home now, to make her final journey from home.That was my day.


Reflecting, I have done a lot.