Week 30 - River

After the torrents that have flooded through the Scottish streams and rivers over the past few weeks it was lovely to see this calm picture of the Esk trickling under the Lasswade Bridge.  Here's hoping the weather keeps improving for a couple of weeks at least!

Dot

Week 29 - Craft

Meet Fairy Rosie, a wee felt craft fairy doll.  Some of you may think she looks familiar.  If you have been following my involvement as a photographer with Rosie's story at  http://www.nakedinspirations.co.uk/  then you'll see the similarity in the pink dress, tiara and wand!  The little felt fairy was a bespoke order from Jo Porstmouth of Pipers Cuddles  http://www.facebook.com/PipersCuddles   for me to give to Rosie now she has been given the all clear to remind her that Fairy Wishes can come true. Jo was fantastic and was able to produce exactly what I asked for from a description of what I wanted and a photo of the real Rosie.  Thanks so much Jo for being so good at your craft.

Cheers,
Dot

Week 28 - Photography

I could go on and on and on about this subject!  It's not a hobby, it's not work, it is a passion and sometimes an obsession.  

This week I travelled to Cumbria in the North of England to visit Aspire www.aspirephotographytraining.co.uk for an Open Day and I am inspired to go back to do a 4-day course with them hopefully later this year.  Not only do you learn a lot from them but also from networking with other photographers.  (Funny how aspiration and inspiration came into my language together yet again! www.nakedinspirations.co.uk)

Dot

Week 27 - Sorrow

3rd July was the 18th anniversary of my dad's death and still the tears flow.  Nothing ever stops the sorrow you feel in such a situation, you just learn to deal with it a little better with time.  RIP Dad.

Dot

Week 26 - Landscape

I complain about the weather all the time in Scotland.  I just wish we could have a decent spell which was dry and warm and sunny.  However I know that if we didn't have the rain we do that we wouldn't have the beautiful greenery that surrounds us. 

Our countryside is amazing in the UK . . . and I don't appreciate it enough.

Dot

Week 25 - Wildlife

We have plenty of this wildlife in Scotland although I can't say I've seen a dalmation cow before!  They must be loving the lush green grass that we have at the moment with all the rain.

Dot

Week 24 - Celebration

Weddings!  I love weddings and this week I was photographing a couple who had been Bridesmaid and Best Man at a previous wedding I had covered.  Aww, so cute. The Bride's family had all travelled from her home in Australia for the ceremony and to share in the beautiful celebration.

Dot