sleeping freckles

8 April, 2017 by Lou

Prom shoot // June 2015 // Oxfordshire

1 July, 2015 by Lou

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silhouette by the beach // atypical

26 July, 2013 by Lou

summer

19 July, 2013 by Lou

catching clouds on the beach

11 August, 2012 by Lou

the beach at Polzeath, just after sunset. July 2012

“when the sun has set, no candle can replace it.” ― George R.R. Martin

7 August, 2012 by Lou

holidays by the beach always afford plentiful photographic opportunities, but there is nothing quite as spectacular as watching the sun slowly set over a beach. these photos were taken over a series of three days and each sunset was as unique as it was beautiful. August 2012

goodbye to all that…

18 July, 2012 by Lou

for now, at least (fingers crossed)……. I am, of course, talking about the very exciting news that after weeks of heavy rain across parts of the UK, conditions are set to improve for many areas this weekend. over the next few days, the much talked about jet stream is expected to move to its more …

lying on the north bank of the Evenlode

2 July, 2012 by Lou

I am very lucky to live where I do – surrounded by hundreds of ancient and beautiful Cotswold villages nestled in a most beautiful area of England. a truly wonderful friend of mine suggested that the last week in May was “the time to see Combe at its very best” and he should know, he …

Bomb The Bass were definitely onto something

26 June, 2012 by Lou

back in 1991, or The Olden Days / Ancient Times as my children would say, Bomb the Bass released their excellent single “Winter in July“. I bought the vinyl 12”, a format which most of the new generation will not at all be familiar with, so I guess my children are right. sort of. which …

there be birds

22 June, 2012 by Lou

we have had birds nesting in our eaves every year since we have lived here. it’s wonderful watching the adult birds coming and going from their little hole in our house. in Spring their mouths come laden with twigs and sticks and in Summer one bird is constantly to-ing and fro-ing with a variety of …

ranunculus, I think

14 June, 2012 by Lou

picked from our garden and presented to me by a very proud youngest son :). 13th June 2012.

in the words of Lenny Kravitz

13 June, 2012 by Lou

I wish that I could fly into the sky so very high just like a dragonfly Fly Away (Lenny Kravitz) Produced by Lenny Kravitz – ® & © 1998 Virgin on this morning’s school run – not a time of day generally known for its thrills and spills – we spotted this hot air balloon …

Summer is a comin’ in

21 May, 2012 by Lou

allegedly, Summer is on its way. in anticipation of those endless blue skies I give you fifteen by Goldroom to set the mood. my first Summer anthem of the year, the track was released on 8th May and is free to download should you desire. the title of this post is for my wonderful father, …