off we go

 

Have not been on the bike for ages - not even the Electric one. Me old bod doesn't seem to like it much these days. It doesn't really like much really. Bowls is just a bout ok as long as I don't overdo it. It's a pity because I love cycling.

reflex

 

Another local artist who made the pigments from local peat. I wish I remember her name.

reflections in a curved window

 

A wonderful work by locally based photog Colin Myers.

reflecting times

 

Masha, a Russian/Ukrainian who once resided on the island here working in the hospital. Now based near Edinburgh, Has a such an eye for classic lighting seen here with this photograph.

anada ants women

 

blue reflections

 

A fav of mine. Work by Katie Harris Macleod formerly of this rock and now on another rock. Really nice lady to spend time with.

A cyanotype .

now, don't please tell me I don't show you the best tourist spots

 

I know, I know. 

Just calm yourself and when I get back from lunch I tell you where this isn't.

Every now and again treat myself to a little trippette down the rock and see what's not happening there. At this time of year the weather is excellent - all wind and rain with clouded skies and the occasional burst of sunshine. And just sometime I get my camera out.

This was/is down in North Lochs area of Lewis don't you know.

Marvelous. 

some more reflections

 

A lovely print by photog and dentist Colin Robertson from across the bay here.

The stuff underneath I couldn't be bothered to move are mine and a wonder cyanotype print by a internet sensation whose name escapes me - on account of my age.

on our way

 

Eve was on her way anyway. off to see whatever was over that way just past the ruined 'castle' we visited. To be honest, I was expecting a bit of battling, clashing of swords, splashing of hot oil off the battlements and the like. And all there were was a pile of old stones.

reflections

 

A lovely painting I have had for decades by French painter Michel Maurice of Laval.

Badly phone snapped with accompanying reflections in the summer parlour

out and about

 

ooof, I like it.

 

A quick and dirty print on Ilford RC I got out the other day before exhaustion overwhelmed me. It might be from a wedding I went to this year. I like it whatever it is.

I won't bore you

 I'm not the only one who like this type of snap. I mean, see Olga Karlovac, or Igor Pozner for two examples.

lens

 

yes, of course I used a lens but I shan't tell you which one in case you rush and get one.

in the cafe

 

this may not be Eve's fav snap of her but I rather like it.

old lifeboat station

 

when away east

 

Flags

 

scotland home of the year 2022

 

Yes, Tom Hickman;s fine gaff and studio located in New Tolsta next to North Tolsta don't you know. A fine artist and home maker feted by the TV program. I would love to show you the inside but Tom prefers to keep a low profile and I'm not about to change that. Needless to say he is a fine friend.

And so, back to the island

 

Leeds, it rains there I remember

 

Dearest Eve hails from Leeds. Well, she was brought up there and all. Dad was director of parks and that's why it's so green. I mean have you been to Roundhay park forr example. Lovely grass, just the right green and everything plus The West Riding grass track cycle league where yours truly has graced the back of the races on a few occasions back in the day.

It does rain there though. I think it shows in this snap from 2019

Hale Stones

 

Just before the wedding of Gerald and Sue at the town hall in Stornoway in 2017. A small but lovely occasion.  How time flies !

As you may realise colour is not me !

The Viking

 

Not seen Keith the Viking for ages. Must pop over to see him and his wife in lovely Lemreway. 

Valasay

 

Valasay, such a lovely place but it's a pity for the community that most of the houses seem to be short term rental. It is though a lovely place to rest a while and enjoy the changing light over the water and mountains.

Victor

 

Here he is checking out the bridge at Valasay. Tis a fine place to visit on a nice day - and it was.  And if one feels up to it start of a great walk to Tobson and on to Bosta via some fine old lobster ponds.

somewhere

 

Somewhere on the mainland. Can't remember where exactly but i suspect Aberdeen. Eve will tell me when she gets back from her bike ride in the sunshine.

archives

 

2011 don't you know

Dad Crofter

 

David, the Crofter's dad who still come and works a bit on the croft. Calls in home here for a cuppa now and again which is really lovely. A chance to catch up on all the local goings on.

He's just had a cataract done and waiting for the other too. We are very lucky up here with the quality of the NHS.

Oh, on another note have a look at the blog of artist Tom Hickman