Category Archives: Photography

Thank you, Martin Parr.

Posted on December 7, 2025 by rhbblog

I was sad to see the news of Martin Parr’s death yesterday. I have come to appreciate and enjoy his work, much of which was documenting the ‘tasteless cheerfulness’ of what he saw. His work has been controversial at times, … Continue reading →

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Brief Encounter

Posted on June 6, 2025 by rhbblog

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Starry night?

Posted on June 6, 2025 by rhbblog

A picture taken in a local nature reserve; Eades Meadow is a lovely, restorative place. In this in-camera double exposure the glorious May flowers are like stars. Sweet dreams…

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Aquilegia

Posted on May 3, 2024 by rhbblog

In our very wet garden today.

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Spring

Posted on May 1, 2024 by rhbblog

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Snapshot memories

Posted on April 3, 2024 by rhbblog

My much-loved late uncle, Nigel, had this treasured but rather battered photograph that he was rightly proud of and which we were pleased to be able to digitally restore for him some years ago. It shows him at RAF Digby, … Continue reading →

Posted in family history, History, People, Photography | Tagged aviation, family, history, photography, RAF, royal-air-force | 3 Comments

Turn of the season – random snippets

Posted on October 28, 2023 by rhbblog

The clocks go back tonight. This always brings to mind a surreal conversation years ago with my mother-in-law & her sister, as we drove them back home. My m-i-l was watching a flock of birds flying overhead on their way … Continue reading →

Posted in Humour, Locality, People, Photography, Random, Seasonal, Uncategorized | Tagged autumn, family, Personal, photography, seasonal, time, Worcestershire | Leave a comment

Birthday memories

Posted on October 17, 2023 by rhbblog

Always a family day to remember as my dad and his sister, born two years apart, shared a birthday. Remembering both of them today, I thought I’d scan a couple more photos from the family albums to mark the occasion. … Continue reading →

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Summertime

Posted on June 13, 2023 by rhbblog

Just some summery garden photos to celebrate the season.

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Look up

Posted on November 4, 2021 by rhbblog

We were fortunate to have our booster shots against Covid today, especially in the light of the local case rate escalation published by the ZOE project. Sitting waiting in the (mercifully quiet) doctor’s surgery I was reminded of a friend’s … Continue reading →