Taken the day after the Lockdown was announced and before the Thursday that it started. I think many felt that familiar feeling of lack of control over our lives and impending bleakness.
Tuesday, 10 November 2020
Sunday, 18 October 2020
Monday, 31 August 2020
August: a Roundup
So my words have been few this month. My quality of photography has been mixed. It's been an odd one. Perhaps the theme has been an apt one. The school 'holidays' have gone by quick and reality looms as we return tomorrow to a situation where we get ill all the time anyway, let alone with Covid on the loose. Anyway, the less thinking on that matter the better for now.
August has been hot and largely relaxing. Time has been spent in slightly questionable ways, but there's always an argument for watching horror films with your cat at your feet in bed. Other than that, it's been good to see family and just not work. Also, the gym has been a blessing and I hope they continue to stay open because for many people it keeps the mind healthy, let alone the body.
I have no idea what tomorrow's 'September' theme will be. We'll see.
Saturday, 29 August 2020
A Photo a Day 2020 #242
As we're soon to return back to work, this is a flashback to early lockdown. Will we ever get to stop and pause again?
Friday, 28 August 2020
Tuesday, 25 August 2020
Thursday, 20 August 2020
Wednesday, 12 August 2020
Monday, 3 August 2020
A Photo a Day 2020 #216
As mentioned in a previous post, I took lots of photos in early lockdown on walks in and around the local countryside. This was an evening stroll in rural Fareham.
Saturday, 1 August 2020
A Photo a Day 2020 #214
This was taken when lockdown was in full swing back in April. I have quite a few beautiful nature shots under the new theme of 'Shades of Blue' which were taken at the start of lockdown when we were venturing into the countryside more to get our quota (and a bit) of exercise. It kept us sane.
Now we have the gyms back (but for how long?) It may be that at some point we have forms of lockdown imposed again. Today there is the suggestion that pubs will have to close for schools to open-- not a hardship for those of us who aren't regulars, but for publicans and booze hounds, not ideal. People being in denial is great for the short term, but we have to mentally prepare for things to get worse again (and if this doesn't happen, marvelous, I'm happy to be one of the miserable, cynical folk).
Yesterday our water cut out and we faced a day of no washing or drinking facilities. We had a few bottles of H2O stored in our fridge that we salvaged from a barely running tap before we lost all supply. I took a shower in the gym (thank God it was finally open at this time!) Water became a precious commodity and we didn't know how long it would take to fix it. Today, we feel like the luckiest people ever. The supply came back and with better pressure than we've been able to get for a while.
We all covet the lifestyle we were accustomed to and certain things will hit us more personally. For you it might be having a holiday abroad, others may have lost income or struggle now even more than they already did. Looking at my 'lockdown' photos from a just a few months back take me back to a time when, for one moment, we kind of felt a bit more united. I need to hold on to what is important as the down days come and we still wonder what the future really holds.
Wednesday, 13 May 2020
A Photo a Day 2020 #134
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| Strati |
I remember this evening back in March before lockdown had begun when I was already self-isolating. This felt like the most isolated time of all. There was the guilt of being off work (although in hindsight it was the right thing to do as we had symptoms in the household). There was also the sense that life was still going on despite the inevitable events that we were anticipating. The sacrifice of not going out and foregoing the gym despite it being open was tough. Once everyone was forced into lockdown and closures of public places happened there was some odd reassurance that we were all part of this ludicrous event, not just the few of us who were feeling helpless at home whilst our colleagues and friends pushed forward at work.
This was taken looking out of the window having spent many days inside. Nature is a comfort, for sure.
Tuesday, 12 May 2020
A Photo a Day 2020 #133
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| Road to Nowhere |
This is a place that was undiscovered to me a few months ago, but due to lockdown, has become a familiar territory. There are some lovely walking spots around and we are fortunate to live in an area that allows us this luxury. Nevertheless, this situation is like being in a computer game where you realise there are limits to the game's environment and you hit an end point; there's only so far we can go. We all have limits at the moment and its both comforting and scary.
Wednesday, 6 May 2020
A Photo a Day 2020 #127
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| Landmark from Afar |
This is the amazing, brutalist Fareham Civic Offices. I seem to be obsessed with photographing this building this year. It has become some kind of symbol of comfort and home. It can be seen from all over the town, even at times where we are not able to get close to it and walk to town like we usually would (lockdown is a cruel mistress).
Tuesday, 5 May 2020
A Photo a Day 2020 #126
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| Undulations |
The beautiful countryside, such a gift. Taken before the weather turned. But it'll be sunny again soon I'm sure of that.
Thursday, 26 March 2020
A Photo a Day 2020 #86
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| Together |
We went for at walk out into the countryside today. I video-called my family and a friend. What an odd juxtaposition of science and nature. This is most definitely a weird moment in history, full of horrors and blessings alike.
This photo was taken on my phone and I like it because I look quite tall! I also like it because I am beside someone that I care about a lot.
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
A Photo a Day 2020 #85
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| Escape |
A photo taken on a lovely walk out into the countryside. No-one was around, the sun was starting to set and it felt freeing to be in such an open space. So lucky.
Sunday, 22 March 2020
A Photo a Day 2020 #82
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| Daily Walk |
This has been such a saviour to have close by when we are housebound. Every day we take a walk round this field and every day I am happy to have nature to appreciate.
Friday, 14 February 2020
Sunday, 25 February 2018
Triptych of the Week #8
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| Twosomes |
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As a follow on from last week, here are some more photos from a trip to Lulworth Cove in Dorset a week ago.
The hill pictured in the first shot felt like a mountain! It's a steep incline and a great workout. You can walk down to Durdle Door, which is what we did. The ducks in the second photo are shot in 'colour pop' mode on the Sony A5000. I love ducks in general and I often photograph them; this image is particularly pleasing in terms of composition and colours- I say this because sometimes the camera doesn't do these beautiful animals justice.
The final picture of Lulworth Cove was taken whilst waiting for cheeseburgers at the mobile van nearby. We'd done our walking and were about to get on the road. This father and son were a lovely subject matter against the backdrop. I wish I'd got more skyline in.
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The hill pictured in the first shot felt like a mountain! It's a steep incline and a great workout. You can walk down to Durdle Door, which is what we did. The ducks in the second photo are shot in 'colour pop' mode on the Sony A5000. I love ducks in general and I often photograph them; this image is particularly pleasing in terms of composition and colours- I say this because sometimes the camera doesn't do these beautiful animals justice.
The final picture of Lulworth Cove was taken whilst waiting for cheeseburgers at the mobile van nearby. We'd done our walking and were about to get on the road. This father and son were a lovely subject matter against the backdrop. I wish I'd got more skyline in.
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