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Another Stone Mushroom
Originally these strange, stone mushroom things were known as staddle stones (or occasionally steddle stones) and they had the very important job of holding up vital storage units (such as granaries or or hay ricks), so that they could be kept off the ground and out of reach of various rats and mice. These days…
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Through the Keyhole
This image was taken in one of the many buildings you can explore within the ruins of Pompeii. I liked the way the light streamed in through the roof, and that unusual keyhole shaped entryway. I learned a lot about Pompeii whilst I was there, including this interesting fact: Due to their healthy diet (high…
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Faraglioni Rocks
These rocks live off the coast of Capri, and are a bit of a playground for boats. What did this image teach me? Capri is a beautiful island, and very popular with people who own expensive and impressive boats. I shall most likely never be one of those people.
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Stone Star
This star, and many others just like it, can be found at the Cassino War Cemetery, built at the foot of Montecassino in Italy. The WWII battle to take the abbey on the hill at Montecassino was one of the fiercest battles that took place on Italian ground. Never to forget.
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Stern Stone
This sculpture, lives in Pisa, Italy. I’m sorry to say I don’t know who this represents… but he’s clearly not a happy soul. What did this image teach me? Beards can be weird.
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Palm Gold
This image reminds me of warmer times, whilst travelling around America a few years ago… What did this image teach me? Sometimes simplicity is the secret to a successful shot.
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Sailing on the Azure Sea
This boat bobbed along, not a care in the world, along the coast of Capri. What did this image teach me? That sea water really can be this shade of blue!
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The Lonely Tree
This shot is from the archives, dusted off, edited, and posted online for the first time. What did this image teach me? To appreciate silhouettes against a bright, though stormy sky.
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Kingston Lacy
The house at Kingston Lacy may not be open (due to this seemingly endless pandemic), but it still makes for an impressive site when viewed from the grounds. What did this image teach me? The house was designed by Sir Roger Pratt four centuries ago. Sir Roger Pratt was the first English architect to receive…
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