Wednesday, 1 February 2023

H2O


February - from the Latin februum, meaning purification. I said a little while ago I'd be posting one or two pictures on the first of every month during 2023 and, sure enough (this time with a water theme, no matter how tenuous) here's Month 2's selection. (In case you missed January, look no further.)
The photograph below was taken in Leicester a couple of weeks ago on one of my photo excursions (just me rocking up at Nottingham station with nothing more than my camera and a rucksack (with a book and a chocolate bar) jumping on a random train and seeing where I end up. The fountain in a city centre square was backlit by the sun and really caught my attention; as did the pub just up the road where I repaired to a couple of minutes after this image was captured. More on The Blue Boar I'm sure in future posts...


My second photograph will probably comes as no surprise. Last Thursday's visit to the capital was special. For lots of reasons. I'm in the middle of writing up a few words and will share with you in the next few days, I'm sure. In the meantime, here's a photo of Mother Thames taken from the top of a certain power station in SW11.


Helping me out with this month's photo challenge are a couple of my favourite bloggers: Alyson and C are not only great virtual friends, but real - in the flesh - friends who I was privileged to spend time with last year in Edinburgh at BlogCon22.
Alyson first - 'A bit twee but it was dusk and we spotted these swans on a flooded area of the local golf course - loved how the light hit the water.' Twee? Not a bit of it; a brilliant photo, Alyson. Thank you.


C is a fabulous artist and illustrator. She says 'Here's a piccy for your photo theme - my little much loved water pot (I call her Potula) - where I dip and rinse my paintbrushes every day.'
Perfect, C! Just what I was after, thank you so much.


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Hall & Oates - Family Man (taken from their 1983 album, H2O)


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10 comments:

  1. Swiss Adam1 February 2023 at 09:54

    Think I got the wrong end of the stick John. Instead of sending you a photo I've posted at my place. *face palm* https://baggingarea.blogspot.com/2023/02/water.html

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    1. John Medd4 February 2023 at 15:41

      That's quite alright, Adam! And thank you for a fascinating insight into the rivers, reservoirs and canals in and around Manchester. As you know, I love all elements of psychogeography - and then rounding the whole thing off with a choon! Kudos. I'll drop the theme for March in the comments in a week or so. Thanks again.

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  2. C1 February 2023 at 16:22

    Great to see the different interpretations of the theme, love your photos J and A!
    "... jumping on a random train and seeing where I end up.." sounds so lovely and adventurous, something I've often thought about and fancy doing some day. On a purely practical note, how do you go about buying a ticket (find it a bit of a faff these days, wish you could just get on, get off somewhere random that you like the look of at that moment, and then pay for the journey you've just taken but it all seems to need more planning from here).

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    1. C1 February 2023 at 16:22

      PS and thank you for the very kind words.

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    2. John Medd4 February 2023 at 15:44

      My poetic licence is probably due for renewal, C! I've usually got a destination in mind the previous day, so perhaps not as random as I made out in the piece. (You won't tell anyone, will you?!)

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  3. Anonymous1 February 2023 at 23:41

    Thanks for sharing the H2O pics. I knew everyone’s interpretation would be different but quite a range there.

    I now realise I got the time wrong for my photo - dusk happens after the sun has set whereas this must have been taken just before then. Still think it was a bit predictable for the theme but thanks for the kind words.

    Alyson

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    1. John Medd4 February 2023 at 15:47

      We don't operate to a strict timetable, Alyson. You can take a picture at anytime of the day or night! One man's* dusk is another man's nightfall.
      *Or woman

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  4. The Swede9 February 2023 at 17:39

    A fascinating range of photos on the theme. Sorry my effort missed the cut-off John, I look forward to joining in the fun next time around.

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    1. John Medd11 February 2023 at 12:45

      I didn't see it come in, TS; looks like you posted directly over at your place.
      And it's a classic! You must frame that one. Yes, March will be fun - I'll drop the link to everyone tomorrow (Sunday) giving you all plenty of time.

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  5. John Medd25 February 2023 at 15:53

    Just realised I've not posted the March theme on here (tho' it did get sent out on the WhatsApp group).Anyhoo, it's 'Green'. Chosen as anyone who has synaesthesia will know March = Green. I've already had a couple back and they really are splendid. I'll stick 'em up on Wednesday (1st).

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