Sepia Triumph

I have enjoyed 2 1/2 days off so far as though they were leave rather than time off between cycles. My perennially young aunt had a lot to do with that but today my destination was in my own hands. In fact, in the morning, I felt rather flat and demotivated. I am known for my mood swings. Faced with the journey home and another beautiful day, I had to decide between Museum of Army Flying at Middle Wallop and Didcot Railway Centre (or go to neither). I chose the latter and was not disappointed. With the bank holiday behind us it was a quiet day at Didcot. Whilst a steaming day would provide its own kind of photo-opportunities, a day without crowds provided others. I was gratified to find my way in as it had not been obvious on my previous visit and I considered it extremely good value at £5.

The site is extensive and ideas for photographs abounded as my gaze fell on many subjects beyond the obvious locomotives. I had a wonderful time but gave myself a scare at lunchtime. As I placed my lunch on the outside table, I realised I no longer had my shoulder bag with me. I had left it on a locomotive as I was taking pictures and, fortunately, found it quickly. My sausage, chips and beans rather stuck to my teeth after that fright.

It can be difficult to stay creative after a period of stimulation such as that containing my visits to Blooms and Cardiff and that is why I had felt ambivalent about today's opportunities. I am glad though that I went and deeply satisfied with my photographs. I am particularly proud of the sepia image I am now using at the head of this blog. Here are two more of my near-abstracts.