Team Up Thursday - Week 24

Theme: Ice

With the weather the way it has been in both England and Wales, this weeks theme seemed the obvious choice....plenty of subjects to photograph, all of which are ever changing. These were the icicles hanging outside out back door (ever so glad I wasn't underneath one when the finally broke away)

Claire's depth of field this week is perfect and I love the contrast of the blue sky background against the snow and ice on the twig....as always a fantastic capture.


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Team Up Thursday - Week 23

Theme: Christmas Decorations

A logical choice of theme for this time of the year from my wonderful partner Claire.

I LOVE Christmas and had lots of plans to go out and photograph the lights in our high street for this week....sadly flu hit and I have been lying prone on my bed instead.

As I ate dinner in the lounge last night I glanced across at our Christmas tree and seeing the word "peace" hanging there lit by the tree's red lights made me really think that that is the true meaning of Christmas, it was the message God sent to the world through the birth of his son and it is something I think we could all do with a little more of in our lives. So here is wishing you peace through this holiday season, may you and your family be truly blessed.

I absolutely ADORE Claires photo this week, what a wonderful way to remember precious family during this time, especially those that are far away. As always the lighting is spot on and gives the photos a wonderful warm "christmassy" feel.


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Team Up Thursday - Week 22

Theme: Culture
After such a very long break I am not sure if we should be starting at week 1 again lol.

Claire and I decided on this theme before I left for South Africa in October (yes it has been that long) but for one reason or another we haven't been able to participate in the TUT....I am delighted to say WE ARE BACK.

Beading is for me synonymous with African culture and on finding these wonderful pieces of craft work on Durban Beachfront I just knew I had my subject.


What could possibly say English culture more than an old building and in particular a church....Claire hit it right on the head this week and I just love the contrasts caused by the light filtering in through those windows....stunning stunning stunning.