Ellsea's Photo Blog

ABC Wednesday: C is for Cabbages

03Feb10

The cabbages in my garden are overwintering very nicely … it’s fabulous having all this vivid greens like jewels against the dark earth, especially when it’s so grim and gloomy everywhere.

More takes on the letter ‘C’ at ABC Wednesday

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Tags: ABC Wednesday, cabbages, Garden, green, raindrop, savoy, winter

That’s my world Tuesday – reality bites

19Jan10

They say the recession’s coming to an end, but businesses are still closing round here. Today’s photo-walk took in some of the less scenic sights around here.

The car dealership at the end of our road had been there forever, but the whole GM debacle has dragged it under. Something very desolate about the empty showroom and all the detritus abandoned around the place.

I liked these photos, the way time has stood still inside the showroom, but the reflections show life carrying on outside of this little time capsule.

So that’s my world, this Tuesday. More slices of life at

Filed under: urban decay | 6 Comments
Tags: Photo-a-day, urban decay, photo, photo blog, That's my World Tuesday, economic downturn, closed, showroom, empty, desolate, barriers

Monochrome Monday – Snow

18Jan10

Taken last week, when the snow was all fresh, new and exciting.

For other monochrome moments:

Filed under: Rural Rides | 5 Comments
Tags: branches, cold, fence, monochrome monday, photo, photo blog, Photo-a-day, snow, winter

Shadow Shot Sunday – me & my shadow

17Jan10

I took this a week or so ago, before we had all the vile snow. I was taking some pictures of the frosty morning – the light was exceptional – and my shadow just caught my eye, falling across the driveway like that. The small pink highlight in the corner is my littlest, who just likes stomping frozen puddles

You can find more shadows here:

Filed under: The Great Outdoors | 6 Comments
Tags: frost, frosty morning, ice, Shadow Shot Sunday, shadows, winter

Skywatch Friday – dull day

15Jan10

No drama here, which is a relief after the last week of snow! Instead, we’re enveloped in fog ….

See more interesting skies at Skywatch Friday

Filed under: Skyscapes | 5 Comments
Tags: photo, photo blog, Photo-a-day, Sky, skywatch friday, Trees

ABC Wednesday – Z ….is for Zoo!

13Jan10

I’ve been looking for an excuse to post this! Lemurs at Marwell ZOO, taken a while ago, but given the weather today (more vile snow), I know just how they feel.

More takes on the letter Z at ABC Wednesday

Filed under: The Great Outdoors | 4 Comments
Tags: ABC Wednesday, cold, Lemurs, Marwell Zoo, photo, photo blog, Photo-a-day, Zoo

That’s my world, Tuesday – Got the love

12Jan10

I’m having an exceptionally busy week, but loving it (more about it on my main blog), so my world is all about the love!! Added to which, my oldest, Honey, is away on a school trip from tomorrow and I’m going to miss her like crazy. So this bright heart is to remind me it’s not all dreary when she’s gone.

So that’s my world, this Tuesday. There are others here