**Throwback Thursday** This photo session was a lot of fun but I had completely forgotten about it until I was cleaning up my computer files the other day. My brother was on university exchange in Oregon, USA in 2012/2013. With a bit of travel at the start, he was away for approximately seven months in total. He didn't shave while he was gone as he wanted …
Bubbles
They floated so effortlessly in to the sky. The sun reflected off them magically. …
Rain has been…
By now, followers of this blog will be aware that I love the rain. So here are a few more pictures with a 'rain' theme however this time, the rain has ceased but the evidence of the downpour is still there. …
Jen and Ashlee – Family Portraits
**Flashback Friday** This is a huge flashback. All the way back to 2010 and the first family portrait session. A big thank you to Jen, a colleague, for inviting me in to her home and giving me an opportunity to take photos of her and Ashlee. It was a great learning experience at the time and looking back at the pictures now, I can see even more aspects …
And the rain came pouring down.
“The rain to the wind said, You push and I'll pelt.' They so smote the garden bed That the flowers actually knelt, And lay lodged--though not dead. I know how the flowers felt.” ― Robert Frost …
The Winter Chill
I must start out by saying that I really love Winter. This comes from a privileged background of a roof over my head, warm clothes and access to a heating device be it hot water bottle, fireplace or heater. However, my love of Winter is coupled with despair for those who dread the cooler months as it gets so much tougher if you are sleeping rough. Autumn …
Buzzy Bee
..even the insects in my path are not loafers, but have their special errands. – Henry David Thoreau, 1906 …
Sarah and Danusha – Maternity
**Flashback Friday** There is something special about a maternity photo session. The excitement and anticipation give it a different energy to all other sessions. With this little baby due any day now, I thought this was an appropriate post for the first flashback Friday. Sarah was 34 weeks pregnant. …
Stuff of fairy tales…
The Amanita Muscaria is often seen after decent rainfall. The small patch of earth around this mushroom had many more though they were not as spectacular. …
Choc Fudge Brownie Biscuits
Choc Fudge Brownie Biscuits 250g butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup caster sugar 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 egg 2 cups plain flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1/3 cup finely chopped roasted hazelnuts 2/3 cup coarsely chopped dark eating chocolate 2/3 cup coarsely chopped milk eating …
