Author: Heyjude

I have lived in the UK for most of my life, but when young I definitely had wanderlust and even ended up living in South Africa for several years which was a wonderful experience. I now look forward to a long and leisurely retirement doing what I like most - gardening, photography, walking and travelling.

Sunday Stills, the next challenge: Happiness is…

Ed is a truck driving photographer from Tennessee who hosts a photography challenge blog called Sunday Stills here on WordPress.

This week Ed would like to see what makes you happy

Red sky at night, shepherds delight,
Red sky in the morning, shepherds warning.

Well I don’t usually see sunrises (I am more of a night person), but this morning I happened to catch sight of this sky around 8 a.m. and it made me so happy I had to go downstairs and grab my camera. Sadly the old wives tale was all too true as the day turned foggy and wet. Again.
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Sunrise

Californian Mission: San Diego de Alcala (1)

During my visits to California I have become interested obsessed with the Californian Missions. I have previously written about one mission in San Francisco – Mission Dolores – but want to tell you about a few of the other 21 missions I have managed to get to beginning with the first mission in San Diego. I enjoy visiting them because they represent a vibrant chapter of California’s past, they are tranquil spaces, often in large conurbations and often combine my love of architecture and gardens. Continue reading Californian Mission: San Diego de Alcala (1)

Weekly Photo Challenge: A Victorian Conservatory

Weston Park
Weston Park
Weston Park
eston Park
Weston Park
Line Drawing

 

THIS WEEK, IN A POST CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS CHALLENGE, SHARE A PHOTO WITH A WINDOW.

If you would like to see what others have come up with for this challenge then go to the Daily Post @ WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge 

A Lingering Look at Windows: # 2

This weekly challenge is hosted by Dawn from ‘The Day After’ who invites participants to post pictures of any windows that  they find curious, inviting, photogenic, or in some way tell a story. Visit her blog to see more windows and/or to join in with the challenge.

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All windows and shutters taken in the Carouge district, Geneva.