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Between the rapture and the ruin

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Ruth Weal

Today’s article is about life and what it is that truly defines our existence, that makes our lives of worth and value. It took me a while to come to terms with the fact that it wasn’t the great moments … Continue reading →

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Drain My Colour, But You Will Not Steal My Beauty

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Ruth Weal

I was very pleased how this picture came out, it was originally pink, which those of you who know me will be aware is not my favourite colour. I was surprised how nice it looked in sepia though, it gave … Continue reading →

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Are you ready for Halloween and Bonfire night?

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Ruth Weal

Halloween is next weekend and it’s time to get pumpkin carving, stash some treats and get with the scary costume and haunted house prop making! Last year I carved my fist pumpkin, I’ve always left that messy stuff to other … Continue reading →

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Dark Goddess

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Ruth Weal

I’ve been fascinated by mythology since I was a young girl, lapping up any stories of King Arthur, Robin Hood, Sinbad the Sailor and anything Egyptian, Norse and Arabian. I distinctly remember the first time I saw Ray Harryhausen’s depictions … Continue reading →

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New camera has arrived!

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Ruth Weal

Just a quick note to say the new Pentax K7 arrived the other day and I have taken it out for a test drive, unfortunately due to technical incompatibilities between Photoshop CS3 and the K7 PEF format I wasn’t able … Continue reading →

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In memory of Uncle Steve

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Ruth Weal

Today I’m dedicating my blog post to my Uncle Stephen, better known to those who loved him as Steve. He would have been 60 today, but sadly died 20 years ago this March just passed, not quite making 40. Uncle … Continue reading →