The Wye

Of gorse it is…

Of gorse it is in flower, at this time of year. Remarkable as it seems, differing bushes, or even stems,…

11 months ago

The Wye…

The Wye, and why? Wye does it exist, how long has it being running, and other existential questions arise just…

11 months ago

Apres le parapluie…

Apres le parapluie. Doesn’t make any sense, really, but saying it convinces me I can speak fluently and effortlessly ,…

11 months ago

Early longest-day morning…

Early longest-day morning. Can I say that? Goosander family spooked by my minuscule appearance: a hundred yards away, barely visible…

1 year ago

Early morning…

Stramble, or somewhere between an amble, or a stroll, but those two words indicate an objective or purpose which is…

1 year ago

The passage of time…

As you know I like shadows. Time passes, and there’s nothing like a river to bring home the point. One…

1 year ago

Post Darragh

All is calm (now), all shall be well (at last). The power of the river is to be seen to…

2 years ago

Berryless…

Taking the hound - George, the rescue greyhound, on his much enjoyed sniffathons at this time of year is characterised…

2 years ago

Back to normal…

At twelve o’clock today it’s twelve o’clock - midday. This absurd ritual is discombobulating and typically puts one out of…

2 years ago

Female Goosander…

Leading her family of seven young girls downstream.

2 years ago