Two views of Hastings
This is a view of the West Hill, Hastings. The prominence on the left is called ‘Ladies Parlour’ a flatish piece of ground that sits on top of sandstone cliffs that drop away to the sea. This ground was possibly…
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Dawn at Newenden
After what seems like weeks of murky weather the sun finally made an appearance. It had to burn through the mist dwelling in the valley where the River Rother passes through Newenden, but of course that creates a beautiful sunrise.…
Pylons in the Mist
I mentioned in my post about the Romney Marsh Wind Turbines that the pylons which carry the electricity generated by the Dungeness Power Station are not attractive to look at. That’s probably not entirely fair, as some people like them…
Romney Marsh Wind Turbines Version 2
This cropped version of my previous post was suggested by Steve Murphy. The closer crop to the turbines emphasises them, and makes the composition have more impact. It’s always interesting to get feedback on my photos. I spend quite some…
Romney Marsh Wind Turbines
The Romney Marsh Wind Farm opened in July 2009. There are 26 turbines that apparently generate electricity for 33,000 homes. I say apparently because wind power may not be as efficient as the power companies will have us believe, producing…
Duchie’s Grave
In the woods near to where I live I came across this grave marker. It stands by itself and no other grave stones, human or pet, are nearby. I think the woods once belonged to the High Beech Manor, which…
Hastings Fishing Fleet
Everyone* takes pictures of the Hastings Fishing Fleet, so here is one from me. The boats that make up Hastings Fishing Fleet are registered to Rye as that town still has official port status. The RX signifies this. Hastings hasn’t…
Rye at Dawn
The rising sun gives the old stones of Rye Church and Ypres Tower a golden glow. Rye is a lovely place with an interesting history. This description of Rye on the Roads of Stone website is a good read for…