Revenge of the LEGO

Jar Jar Binks how we all wanted him.  Nikon D7000

9th December 2012

The first three Star Wars films made were great.  When they made the prequels however, the travesty of Jar Jar Binks was unleashed.

At least with the LEGO figures from Alex's LEGO advent calendar, we can create the scene that should have been :)

Stars and Smoke

Stars and Smoke.  Nikon D7000

8th December 2012

Tonight was clear and cold.  I remembered to put my tripod outside for a couple of hours to let it shrink, and then had a go with a few star photographs.

The orange street light at the bottom of the garden picked out the few remaining leaves on the apple tree and some chimney smoke in this picture; if you look at it large, there are some of the stars visible too.

I did not do any long timed pictures in the end; it was just too cold!

Shafted

Broken Arrows.  Fuji F11

7th December 2012

I had the chance to photograph a stack of broken arrows today.   The arrow shafts retreating into the distance is a real lesson in perspective.   It is also quite enlightening to see just how inventive folks have been over the years in designing different shapes of metal tips for arrows.

Shards

Shards of Ice.  Fuji F11

6th December 2012

The ice at the bottom of the field this morning was decidedly treacherous.   Someone had put their foot through and shards of ice were standing proud from the refreezing pools.

I was glad I remembered to wear my scarf.

Winter Fires

Coal Fire.  Nikon D7000

5th December 2012

It is cold tonight; cold enough to consider throwing coal on the fire and not just wood.

It is also partly as we have no wood cut either!

Winter cakes

Charlie's Cakes.  Fuji F11

4th December 2012

Charlie made some cakes today which had a very seasonal theme.

I could not resist a picture of them; the Robin looks rather jolly!

Two fingers for Santa

Santa finger nails.  Nikon D80

3rd December 2012

Liz decided to redo her nails again, but this time with a seasonal twist.

By putting two fingers together, Santa gets his hat put on.

He could have a different hat for 4 days of the week.

I bet he hopes he does not get to wear a green hat :(