Oddities Observed On Outings #19

On 04/08/202404/08/2024 By stuartakenIn Author, Creative Writer, opinion, Photography, question6 Comments

In this continuing series I’m looking at things seen when out walking. Some of the objects will be familiar to certain readers, but many are likely to be unfamiliar to most. I’m presenting those that caught my attention through their incongruity, idiosyncrasy, or simply their odd appearance.This one was taken on a weir on the …

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Oddities Observed On Outings #1

On 16/02/202427/02/2024 By stuartakenIn Author, Creative Writer, opinion, Photography5 Comments

I posted a piece about this on Medium, a platform used by multiple writers. Addendum, posted today, 27th February 2024: Having had some feedback, it seems sensible for me to post any future pieces I place on Medium to this site as well. Different audience with different links. And not everyone wants to pay to …

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#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 29/Mar/22

On 29/03/202211/03/2022 By stuartakenIn Author, Creative Writer, Nature, Photography3 Comments

Metal birds stuck on a pole? This eye-catching sculpture of birds in flight (I think they may be geese or cranes, but can’t now recall!) stands by the footpath winding its way through a park by the river in Ross on Wye. We rarely walk in a manicured landscape, but we’d had some lunch here, …

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#PictureOfTheDay: 27/Dec/21

On 27/12/202118/12/2021 By stuartakenIn Creative Writer, Photography3 Comments

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#PictureOfTheDay and #writingprompt: 13/Nov/21

On 13/11/202128/10/2021 By stuartakenIn Creative Writer, Photography4 Comments

Pictures to inspire words and images. Poem, painting, story, play, novel, drawing, memoire, essay, sculpture, or a new photograph? Up to you. Or simply enjoy the pictures. My image is untitled to avoid guidance. But, if you want it, the title, not always helpful, is here. Using the prompt? Post a link to your work, …

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#PictureOfTheDay and #writingprompt: 06/Nov/21

On 06/11/202124/10/2021 By stuartakenIn Creative Writer, Photography17 Comments

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#PictureOfTheDay and #writingprompt: 16/Oct/21

On 16/10/202103/10/2021 By stuartakenIn Author, Creative Writer, Photography9 Comments

Pictures to entertain, interest, and inspire you to create with words or images. Poem, story, play, novel, memory, essay, painting, drawing, sculpture, or another photograph? Up to you. You can, of course, just enjoy the pictures. My image is untitled to avoid directing you. But the title, not always helpful, is here. If you use …

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Today’s #Picture to Inspire Your Imagination: 06/August/21

On 06/08/202114/08/2021 By stuartakenIn Creative Writer, Photography14 Comments

Faceless Consider!***These images are normally intended as a source of entertainment, joy, and inspiration for the imagination. This one falls into a different category. There is nothing to enjoy, but hopefully it will inspire thought and consideration.You can view more of my pictures in my Gallery.

Today’s #Picture to Inspire Your Imagination: 20/July/21

On 20/07/202104/07/2021 By stuartakenIn Creative Writer, Photography18 Comments

Michaelangelo Monument in Florence Enjoy!*******************************************************************************These images are intended as a source of entertainment, joy, and inspiration to the imagination.You can view more of my pictures in my Gallery.

Today’s #Photograph 25/May/21

On 25/05/202113/05/2021 By stuartakenIn Photography9 Comments

I Hear Those Voices Click here to purchase my professional pictures as digital files, framed prints, canvas wraps, or Giclee art prints. Enjoy!

Today’s #Photograph 6/May/21

On 06/05/202128/04/2021 By stuartakenIn Photography13 Comments

The Angel of the North You’ll find more of my professional pictures here, where you can purchase them as digital files, framed prints, canvas wraps, or Giclee art prints. Enjoy!