Month: July 2021

  • The Purple Friar

    The Purple Friar

    I thought this guy had a superbly devious face, which was at odds with his religious clothing. What do you think?

  • Guard Duty

    Guard Duty

    This is probably as close as I’m ever going to get to seeing a real medieval soldier with a pole arm (unless time machines suddenly become a thing?) Throughout history, and across the world (from the Far East, all the way through Europe) the pole arm was a popular and successful weapon. This particular soldier…

  • The Man in Green

    The Man in Green

    Another portrait from that Beltane festival I attended, this man was focused on drumming.

  • Beltane Hat

    Beltane Hat

    A few years ago I happened to find myself at a May Day Beltane celtic festival, as you do. There were quite a few people dressed up in suitably interesting outfits, including this chap in a very nice hat.

  • Tumblers

    Tumblers

    These two athletes threw themselves through the air with the greatest of ease.

  • Body in Motion

    Body in Motion

    It’s the 1st of July, time for a new theme. This month the focus will be on People. That’s actually quite a broad ranging subject given that people are everywhere, doing all sorts of things. Today’s image kicks off the month with an action shot. This stuntman was performing all sorts of tricks and jumps…