Friday, March 21, 2008

stormy weather, late afternoon


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"Land of singing waters and words from off the sea
God bring me to Northumberland the land where I would be. "
Wilfred Gibson. (1878-1962)

mad March days

Tynemouth today
a lone surfer
waves

DFDS ferry entering the Tyne

Friday, March 07, 2008

Tynemouth Priory & Castle

a windswept visit this morning ( click photos to enlarge)
"Pen Bal Crag"
tombstone
WW1 coastal defences

the Matriach wrapped up against the strong winds

A Night at the Opera


with the Matriarch to the Theatre Royal last night .... magic!

Saturday, March 01, 2008

Leap Year


PARIS—During the 100th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower, 1989.
© Elliott Erwitt / Magnum Photos


some more leaping photos from Slate can be seen at:
http://todayspictures.slate.com/20080229/