The Spirit Of Things

Aug. 22, 2019

When dams dry up ...

While botanising in South Africa in late 2017 I was passing through the Theewaterskloof area when I noticed that the Theewaterskloof Dam was almost empty. This…

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Jan. 29, 2019

A Perth skyscraper

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Jan. 29, 2019

Reflections on water

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Jan. 27, 2019

A stony stare

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Jan. 27, 2019

Textured Smallscapes 1: Textures of a private garden in…

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July 18, 2017

Bílý Potok Part 2

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July 18, 2017

Bílý Potok Part 1

Bílý Potok is a small mountain town in the Liberec region of the Czech Republic. Known as one of the wettest place in the country it nestles in the forested…

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May 15, 2012

Rumours abound that Bath City Council want to destroy…

Rumours that Bath Council want to destroy Norfolk Green Tree-lined river frontage I am sitting at my desk looking out over Norfolk Crescent Green in Bath,…

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April 16, 2012

Happy 80th Birthday Willa

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April 04, 2012

All in the eye of the beholder

There is even beauty in a toilet urinal Yesterday at The Loft Cafe in Bath I made a visit to the Houses of Parliament and was awed by the beauty of an unflushed…

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April 03, 2012

Apricot and Pistachio Tart in preparation

Apricot and Pistachio Tart I recommend Sally Bee's recipe for Apricot and Pistachio Tart from her book. This is my daughter and my first attempt. It was…

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April 02, 2012

Matara Gardens in full spring

Had a lovely lunch at Matara Gardens yesterday. It was a balmy day with a hint of breeze and burgeoning colour.

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April 01, 2012

Spirngtime in Bath Botanical Garden

Should you visit the beautiful Georgian city of Bath in England you should take a walk through Victoria Park into the Bath Botanical Gardens. This is a…

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March 30, 2012

Aspalathus 2, Part 2: Breede River and Hex River valleys

Here is the second part of species of Aspalathus (Tribe Crotalarieae, Fabaceae) found in the Hex River and Breed River valleys and lower catchments. I am sure…

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March 29, 2012

Aspalathus 2, Part 1: Breede River and Hex River valleys

Today and tomorrow I am posting composite pictures of some 36 species of Aspalathus (Tribe Crotalarieae, Fabaceae) found in the Hex River and Breed River…

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March 26, 2012

Matara Gardens at Springs Edge

Today I spent a lovely hour drifting through the Matara Gardens of Wellbeing near Kingscote in Gloucestershire. There is a certain tranquiility in this special…

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March 21, 2012

Lili

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March 20, 2012

Matara Gardens of Wellbeing

20th March 2012 Matara's Vision Matara [matara.co.uk] is dedicated to the full expression of the human spirit centred on community and a deeper relationship…

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March 18, 2012

Vaclav Havel remembrance

Here are a few photographs taken earlier this year during the Vaclav Havel remembrance celebrations in Prague. It reminded me of the time when Princess Diana…

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March 13, 2012

Bad hair day

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