Monthly Archives: April 2010

The End (76/365)

The End (76/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan. Driving home from a day with family, headlight switch broken, we just made it back before sunset. This colour must be caused by the volcanic ash from Iceland.

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Fishin’ the Itchen (75/365)

Fishin’ the Itchen (75/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan. The Itchen runs so shallow and clear here, just one village and one town away from it’s source. It’s hard to believe the mighty river in Southampton, just 20 miles away, is … Continue reading

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Northern Lights plus volcanic eruption!

My biggest kodak moment, originally uploaded by *ice. Pretty fantastical!

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Blossoms blossoming, leaves unfurling (74/365)

Blossoms blossoming, leaves unfurling (74/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan. Just outside our door.

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Goodbye old faithful (73/365)

Goodbye old faithful (73/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan. After nearly exactly almost certainly three years it’s time to say goodbye to the faithful Samsung NV11. It’s a good little camera and I still think the design is stunning. A little … Continue reading

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Where Conkers Come From (72/365)

Where Conkers Come From (72/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan. I’m not sure if the white fluff at the top is part of the horse chestnut flower or a passer by who got stuck. This is my last daily photo with … Continue reading

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Breathing consciously makes all the difference

Breathe Stretch Stretch no more than if waking up and yawning A natural stretch A natural breath No fancy postures needed Breathe into any tightness And as the breath leaves, notice any relaxation Not only in ‘yoga’ But sitting at … Continue reading

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Goldman Sachs denies betting against clients, but doesn’t deny being a great vampire squid wrapped around the face of humanity

The eight-page letter, signed by chief executive Lloyd Blankfein and president Gary Cohn, also contained a detailed defence of the $12.9bn (£8.5bn) payout which Goldman received from AIG after the failed insurance giant was bailed out by the US government. … Continue reading

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Fading Yellow (71/365)

Fading Yellow (71/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan. Next to the North Lawn. This sea of daffodils has seen better days, but still glorious.

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Starting the day inwards

After three weeks of getting up and going straight to work, I am welcoming the chance to have some space in the morning. Some space to stretch, some space to not immediately get busy, some space to relax and connect. … Continue reading

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Cherry (70/365)

Cherry (70/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan. Blossom on one of the young cherry trees near the pool.

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Weekend Walk No. 14 – Elsted to Cocking (South Downs Way)

Permission to say “Cocking”. The sixth stage of my South Downs Way hike, West to East. From the village of Elsted in West Sussex, up through the woods onto the rolling downland before descending to the village of Cocking. Glorious … Continue reading

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In Elsted (69/365)

In Elsted (69/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan. Taken this morning in the small and quiet West Sussex village of Elsted at the beginning of the walk to Cocking.

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Wood Anemones (68/365)

Wood Anemones (68/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan. I didn’t try to tidy up this woodland ground scene, so you get twigs, dry grasses, last year’s leaves and the vibrant new growth of grass, and these wood anemone leaves and delicate … Continue reading

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“What we do in this life echoes in eternity”

Very violent and very stupid, perhaps the funniest fight I’ve seen. From Pineapple Express.

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Bumble (67/365)

Bumble (67/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan. An early bumble bee bumbling on a white flower not yet open

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Lunchtime Walk (66/365)

Lunchtime Walk (66/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan.

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My Favourite Kind (65/365)

My Favourite Kind (65/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan. So many daffodils out this year. I really like these two-coloured ones.

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Evening Daffodils (64/365)

Evening Daffodils (64/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan.

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Hail Cloud (63/365)

Hail Cloud (63/365), originally uploaded by :Duncan. Too many cloud pictures? Never!

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