Travel
I have travelled to many destinations throughout my life - USA, Africa, Europe and soon Asia. From the west coast of Scotland, to the most southerly tip of Africa, with a wee trek in the Sahara along the way. Catch up with my travel series as I share some of my adventures with you.
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The Learning Curve – Now In Print
Back in December 2019, you may recall I was pretty damn chuffed to have another article published commercially. This time it was the turn of Wild Planet Photo Magazine. Entitled ‘The Learning Curve’…
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Flying Without Wings
It’s been an interesting week. A week that brought Flybe’s collapse, more virus challenges and a decision to create a mini She Wordsmiths. Change is not always easy to handle, but I got…
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Goodbye 2019 – Hello 2020
Here we are again. The 31st December. The day we look back at the year we say goodbye to, and think about 2020, the year to come. New Year is also a turn…
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Memories Made of Sand
I was reminded, today, of something which had a huge impact on my life. Memories which were hard, memories which made me tear up, and memories which had me also incredibly proud. A…
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Challenge – To Capture An Elephant
They say an elephant never forgets. What they don’t tell you is, you never forget an elephant ~ Bill Murray And the Chobe River, a vast stretching water system, and it’s adjoining national…
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Raining Cats and Dogs
Some say life is mostly about being in the right place at the right time. And this particular day would underline that theory, big time. Remember in the first episode of our Chobe…
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A Buzzing Birthday!
It had all the hallmarks of being my best birthday ever. I have not been away for my birthday, since our honeymoon 32 years ago. Yet, here I am, waking up in my…
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The Lion Is King
If you were to ask me “which animal do you most want to see on safari” I will say lion every time. Or indeed any cat. I know – so predictable. But I…
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Picture Perfect
My relationship with my camera goes back a long way. I got my first camera when I was in my teens. I can’t quite remember when or even what make it was. I…
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Behind the Lens
Mr Smith has rediscovered his love of photography. Back in the day He was a keen camera enthusiast. He owned a Canon SLR and a C220 Mamiya. He loved scenic shots, bird photography…
