Today’s Picture: 11 Aug 20

On 11/08/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography3 Comments

Sunlight on the way to the bridge in the Forest of Dean. Are you stuck indoors at the moment, unable to get out and enjoy nature? This series is for you. I’m aiming to brighten the days by posting pictures of natural beauty. If you’re a visitor to this site, and able to go where …

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Today’s Picture: 10 Aug 20

On 10/08/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography12 Comments

This shot was taken in June 2019, whist on a walk in the hills around Lyme Regis, Dorset, England. Are you stuck indoors at the moment, unable to get out and enjoy nature? This series is for you. I’m aiming to brighten the days by posting pictures of natural beauty. If you’re a visitor to …

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Today’s Picture: 8 Aug 20

On 08/08/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography5 Comments

Walking in the mountains on the Greek island of Samos. Picture taken in September 2016 Those who can’t get outdoors to enjoy nature at present, this series is for you. I’m aiming to brighten the days by posting pictures of natural beauty. If you’re visiting this site, and able to go where you like, perhaps …

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Today’s Pictures: 7 Aug 20

On 07/08/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography12 Comments

In the pine forest shaded from the summer sun. For those can’t get outdoors to enjoy nature at present, this series is for you. I’m aiming to brighten the days by posting pictures of natural beauty. I’ve been posting a couple of pics each day, but that’s now becoming a little demanding on my time …

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Using Editing Software?

On 07/08/202009/02/2021 By stuartakenIn Author, Creative Writer, Grammar, Progress, Word Choice12 Comments

Word cloud created through wordart.com How do you organise your own editing of your creative writing? You’ll find an account of my latest WIP journey here to show how I go about it. The MS stood at 79,079 words at the end of the edit referred to in that post. I then began the penultimate …

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Today’s Pictures: 6 Aug 20

On 06/08/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography3 Comments

Hillside walk in the Forest of Dean. For those can’t get outdoors to enjoy nature at present, this series is for you. I’m aiming to brighten the days by posting pictures of natural beauty. A dusty track on Rhodes. Photo taken October 2017. On the other hand, if you’re able to go where you like, …

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Today’s Pictures: 5 Aug 20

On 05/08/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography6 Comments

Following a narrow track in the Forest of Dean. For those can’t get outdoors to enjoy nature at present, this series is for you. I’m aiming to brighten the days by posting pictures of natural beauty. A track along the clifftop on Rhosilli Bay, Wales. Taken September 2019. On the other hand, if you’re able …

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Today’s Pictures: 4 Aug 20

On 04/08/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography5 Comments

This steep track, passing a couple of felled trees, has been made by bike riders. It's very steep in places, but worth the effort of the climb. If you can’t get outdoors to enjoy nature at present, this series is for you. I’m aiming to brighten the days by posting pictures of natural beauty. Summer …

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Today’s Pictures: 3 Aug 20

On 03/08/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography6 Comments

Young(ish) oaks growing in the Forest of Dean. If you’re unable to get outdoors to enjoy nature at present, this series is for you. I’m aiming to brighten the days by posting pictures of natural beauty. Storm clouds over Rhosilli Bay, Wales. Photo taken in September 2019. On the other hand, if you can go …

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Today’s Pictures: 1 Aug 20

On 01/08/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography6 Comments

I thought I'd give you a forest road today. This one probably follows what was a railway line till the middle of last century. If you’re unable to get outdoors to enjoy nature at present, this series is for you. I’m aiming to brighten the days by posting pictures of natural beauty. A new month, …

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Creative #Writing #Contests Table Updated

On 01/08/2020 By stuartakenIn Author, Creative Writer, Prizes3 Comments

For the past few years, on the 1st of each month, I’ve been reminding followers here that the creative writing contest table has been updated. I update it several times each month, adding details, but this reminder is posted just once a month. Sadly, support for this effort has been poor; no feedback, little sharing, …

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Today’s Pictures: 31 July 20

On 31/07/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography7 Comments

Over the bridge on a trail through the Forest of Dean. If you’re unable to get outdoors to enjoy nature at present, this series is for you. I’m aiming to brighten the days by posting pictures of natural beauty. The Worm's Head, seen from the mainland at Rhossili, Wales. Photo taken in September 2019. On …

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Today’s Pictures: 30 July 20

On 30/07/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography6 Comments

A view across the valley that houses our village in the Forest of Dean. If you can’t get out to enjoy nature at present, this series is for you. I’m aiming to brighten the days by posting pictures of natural beauty. Sunset over Caerphilly Mountain. Taken January 2019. On the other hand, if you’re free …

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