Tag Archives: wildlife

Reclaiming the machine

Posted on March 6, 2015 by simongregor

When I used to live out in the Hertfordshire countryside, one of my favourite walks (with or without dog) was on a footpath which ran up through a nearby farmyard, then out over the crest of a hill beyond, before … Continue reading →

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A sense of autumn

Posted on February 17, 2015 by simongregor

I guess I’m about two seasons out of sync with today’s post, focussing on autumn when we are supposed to be looking forward to spring.  But when I was hunting through my photos for an image to share today, this … Continue reading →

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A seat amongst the flowers

Posted on January 29, 2015 by simongregor

Benches – they often just fade into the background as part of our “street furniture”.  They are something we barely notice, unless we happen to be looking for somewhere to park ourselves for a quick sandwich, or a brief respite … Continue reading →

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Flashes of colour

Posted on January 27, 2015 by simongregor

I’ve been busy working on my photography food and drink project for the Guildhall Library, so I thought I’d ring the changes today and post up a flower picture! I’m always struck by just how much green space there is … Continue reading →

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Gates and gardens

Posted on July 11, 2014 by simongregor

I am lucky enough to teach photography in the splendid surroundings of Ham House, south-west of London (shameless plug: my next course is on 3rd October – just message me via my photography website if you are interested!).  Around the … Continue reading →

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A brief communion

Posted on November 21, 2012 by simongregor

London, let’s face it, is a fairly frenetic city.  The trade-off for the excitement, buzz and opportunities afforded by living in one of the world’s greatest cities is hustle and bustle, loud noise, and at times relentless activity all around … Continue reading →

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Reflections (the tenth and final part of “Transylvania travels”)

Posted on June 28, 2012 by simongregor

Wednesday 23 May 2012, 4pm, Zalanpatak, Transylvania It is our last afternoon in Transylvania.  I am taking a final opportunity to sit in the courtyard of the guesthouse and appreciate the atmosphere of this incredibly special place. Across the sunlit … Continue reading →

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Searching for a lady’s slipper (part IX of “Transylvania travels”)

Posted on June 26, 2012 by simongregor

Tuesday 22 May 2012, 5.30pm, Zalanpatak, Transylvania Having been in Transylvania for over a week, I feel as though I am just starting to live at a more natural pace.  Whilst I normally love nature and wildlife, I tend to … Continue reading →

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Standing still with time (part VIII of “Transylvania travels”)

Posted on June 24, 2012 by simongregor

Monday 21 May 2012, 5pm, Zalanpatak, Transylvania A freshly cooked omelette at breakfast set us up for the day, and we left Miklosvar at around 10am to drive across country for about an hour to Zalanpatak.  Like Viscri, the village … Continue reading →

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