Tag Archives: Dartmoor

Leading to Buckland Abbey

Today I’ve had the most lovely day out for my friends birthday! We went to a National Trust property across the other side of Dartmoor, Buckland Abbey, once the home of Sir Francis Drake. I think I will probably create … Continue reading

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The Lazy Poets Thursday Haiku

I expect a trio of haiku has a special name and if Bjorn http://brudberg.wordpress.com/ reads I hope he will tell me. Four thousand years past flourishing on Scorhill Down ancient settlement Solid granite rocks disgorged by volcanic fire circle hallowed ground Tall … Continue reading

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Jakes Sunday Post: Arrangement

http://jakesprinters.wordpress.com/ has given us the prompt of arrangement this week and Jake says, ‘The act of arranging or being arranged like Places, living things or collection of things that have been arranged. The condition, manner, agreement, settlement or music result … Continue reading

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Cee’s Foto Fun Challenge: Lines

Cee you didn’t say it had to be straight lines so I’ve pushed the boundary slightly! If you would like to join in visit http://www.ceephotography.com/2012/12/04/4320/  

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Jakes Sunday Post: Peaceful

When friends and family come to stay they always leave relaxed, de-stressed and at peace, so of course I’ve chosen the Devon countryside for Jakes challenge. Where these photos were taken, on Dartmoor, there is no noise, the only sound … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday

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Travel Theme: Couples

Ailsa at http://wheresmybackpack.com/2012/10/19/travel-theme-couples/ has couples as her theme this week. She has some great shots on her site – especially the parrots. Visit and join in! Here are three of mine.  Colyford Musicians Winchester chicks Nina and Steve with Dido and Daisy … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday

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Wordless Wednesday

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Dartmoor Ponies

I was up on Scorhill yesterday, a beautiful blue sky day and there were quite a few ponies around. I’m sure I photographed this grey mare in 2010, she hangs around the same spot.   As well as this years … Continue reading

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