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Water feature

Posted on March 4, 2015 by simongregor

Water cascades down in a spiral, tumbling over the propeller-like wings of a fountain sculpture in today’s image, which was taken at the magnificent gardens of Barnards Farm in Essex.  There are a number of stunning sculptures in the grounds, … Continue reading →

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Abstract

Posted on November 28, 2014 by simongregor

I actually can’t remember exactly what today’s image was of – which I suppose is partly the point!  It was on a photoshoot for a client a few years ago, and obviously the shape of this piece of design (whatever … Continue reading →

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A glimpse of a tower

Posted on October 9, 2014 by simongregor

There is something of a contrast between yesterday’s roses and cottage door, and today’s towering obelisk of bricks.  The huge tower of Bankside Power Station (now the Tate Modern art gallery) always reminds me of happy days spent in the … Continue reading →

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Love it…or hate it

Posted on September 11, 2014 by simongregor

I think today’s post is one of those you will either love, or hate.  There’s not much to it, just a simple observation of a Paris street corner when I was visiting the Place de la Bastille back in May. … Continue reading →

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A castle haven

Posted on July 15, 2014 by simongregor

I used to take a stall each month at the Hertford Craft Market, in the Corn Exchange in the middle of the town.  It was good fun, but being an all day event I usually needed a break at lunchtime, … Continue reading →

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New Year 2014

Posted on January 2, 2014 by simongregor

New Year is not generally a festival to set my pulse racing.  I’ve never been one for big new year’s eve parties.  I’m not a grumpy misanthrope (at least I don’t think I am), but I don’t always feel particularly … Continue reading →

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A small difference

Posted on April 19, 2012 by simongregor

I wrote in a previous post about how moving it is to think of images I have taken acquiring a life of their own when they leave my hands.  I often have little idea where a picture I have sold … Continue reading →

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Art and architecture

Posted on March 2, 2012 by simongregor

Last night I attended a superb lecture at the St Bride’s Institute given by City of London guide Francis Pugh.  He was speaking about the art and architecture of commerce from 1880-1920.  Using a number of examples of London architecture … Continue reading →

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