Author Archives: fireflyphil
My Sunday Photo: 19 July 2015
Once again, this shot is from a visit to the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Wirkworth, Derbyshire. The unusual perspective here was only possible to obtain because a) the loco was coupled to the coach by its front (smoke-box) end, and b) … Continue reading
A Man’s Point of View: PND and a Question of Trust
I’ve been trying to get get my head round writing something on this topic for a while. The prompt, here, finally, well, prompted me. Which is what prompts are supposed to do, so there you are. So, then… post-natal depression: … Continue reading
My Sunday Photo: 12 July 2015
On one evening last week, I caught sight of this tree. I’ve seen it many times before, but not lit like this. The endless changes in natural light can cause many fascinating effects that are just waiting to be noticed; … Continue reading
My Sunday Photo: 5 July 2015
Yesterday, I succumbed once again to my addiction to the aroma of coal smoke and hot lubricating oil. Here, at Wirksworth, Derbyshire, the Henry Ellison takes the last trip of the day to Ravenstor. In the last few seconds of … Continue reading
My Sunday Photo: 28 June 2015
Saying “I like roses” is a bit like saying “I live in England.” Just as there are so many places in England, there are so many types of roses! This one is native to the Far East, but grows well … Continue reading
Britmums Live 2015: The Day a Daddy Became a Mummy
I’ll just make one thing clear: if you were expecting a post about rapid gender-change operations, you’ve, erm, come to the wrong place. You weren’t? Then read on… First of all, I should state that although ‘Daddy’ isn’t exactly my … Continue reading
My Sunday Photo: 21 June 2015
This week, I’m posting this picture to celebrate my visit to London for the first time in, erm, let’s just say, several years…! The City of London itself, of course, is just one square mile, in the middle of what … Continue reading
My Sunday Photo: 14 June 2015
This scene was one of the highlights of a walk in the rain, on Friday evening. It’s always marvellous to watch how gracefully these creatures move. Perhaps the absence of crowds of people made them less afraid. As I slowly … Continue reading
My Sunday Photo: 7 June 2015
I got this shot on one of our recent sunny days. It looks as if there will be raspberries this year, which is good. Many thanks to all my little winged furry friends, who were going at it like, well… … Continue reading
My Sunday Photo: 31 May 2015
Despite the longer hours of daylight we’re enjoying at present, sometimes it gets late before I get round to photography. This shot of an allium was taken with a separate flash unit, held just to the side. I wanted to … Continue reading
Fragments from Firefly Phil 