Cloths of heaven

Aedh wishes for the Cloths of Heaven  by W. B. Yeats Had I the heavens’ embroidered cloths, Enwrought with golden and silver light, The blue and the dim and the dark cloths Of… Continue reading →

The man from Bologna

I picked up a man on the beach the other day. Yes, it’s true. I had strolled down to Trá Crua with our dog, Nellie, and there he was. It’s quite unusual to… Continue reading →

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Soft Pastels

Derrynane Strand, Lamb’s Head, Co Kerry, soft pastels © wildsherkin 2013 With thanks to Cee for this challenge. I know that this is a bit of a literal interpretation of the theme. Derrynane is one of… Continue reading →

Thursday Lingering Look at Windows

I hope Dawn from The Day After will forgive me for being a day late with this challenge. Also, I admit that it’s a little unimaginative of me to return to the same… Continue reading →

Travel Theme: Hidden

With thanks to Ailsa for this week’s Weekly Travel Theme. This lovely hidden den is tucked away off one of Sherkin Island’s lanes. I should end this post here but just thought I’d… Continue reading →

Weekly Photo Challenge: The Sea

‘The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.’ Jacques Cousteau