The Power of Exmoor

It's not difficult to take great pictures of Exmoor and these two depict the area perfectly. They are quite stark, being black and white, but they emit a sense of the power that is inherent in the moor.

A good, solid, tripod is all that is needed. These were both taken on a point and shoot camera that was firmly held.

The Bampton Pubs

A typical chat between the staff and the customers at the Swan.

Less chat at the Quarrymans Rest.

Both of these were taken last night when that Strictly thing was on the TV and I had easily better things to do.

Bampton Rooves and Chimneys

Taken from the Castle top, this shot looks straight across the centre of Bampton with the White Horse on the top far right.

I like it for it's jumble of buildings and it's various brick textures.

Bampton Christmas Fayre

It was Bampton Christmas Fayre yesterday and these images show some of the people involved in the event. Thanks to Celia, Fred, Jo, Joan, Lucie (and others) as well as Bampton Butchers for letting me take their photos.

An entertaining afternoon was had by all the visitors and the helpers.

After a glass of mulled wine I found the taste for alcohol and, with some chums, adjourned to the Quarrymans Rest for several tasty beverages.

Jan at the Fair

I was reviewing my photos of the last charter fair when I came across this photo of Jan. She says she never gets a decent picture of herself but, for me, it doesn't get any better than this.