Stormy Seas at Southend

I arrived in Southend on Tuesday just after lunch to get a bit of a walk before an evening lecture to Hadleigh Camera club (thanks for the usual warm welcome). It was high tide with intermittent rain and a gale force wind. After observing a few hardy souls biking and dog walking I got out of the car and braved the elements. Most of the shops and cafes were closed but some were open and a welcome relief from the wind and rain.

By 3 o'clock the rain had stopped and the sky cleared to show a glimpse of the moon as the lights came on.

Epping Forest in the Rain

Hoping that the weather forecast was wrong, a group from CCC set off for Epping Forest this morning and managed a few hours photography in the rain before it turned too heavy. Fortunately then time for a pub lunch!! I liked the way the trees appeared to be crying dark tears. Toadstools and umbrellas always favourite subjects.

Cambridge Botanical Gardens

A short visit to the Gardens yesterday in beautiful warm sunshine. I was testing out Phil's 55-200mm lens on my Fuji and pretty pleased with the sharpness results. I like the new glasshouse dedicated to Tropical Wetlands - the first time I have seen the Lotus plant other than on ARPS Visual Arts panels from the Hong Kong.

Norwich in the Sunshine

More like June than November for a trip to Norwich with Barry. A few from my Bus Stops and Underpass projects along with some other people enjoying the city. It was Armistice day so, as a life-long Pacifist, my thoughts are with the futility of war and the waste of human life it entails on all sides.