
Second Image from Mars

Nasa’s science rover Perseverance lands safely on Mars. It was exciting moment to see the first photograph come through. Congratulations to NASA.
James Redbanks is one of the small number of Lakeland shepherds and farmers who have popular social media presences. James’ beautiful photographs show how a traditional pictorial approach still has much to offer and that photographing intensively in one place brings a special depth and quality to one’s work.
Here he is, with photos, writing about his experience of 2020.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-55415496
It was a nice sunset at Bowness-on-Solway yesterday.
The Cumbrian Solway is famous for its bird reserves of which there are ten, including RSPB Campfield Marsh. This is more than in any other place in England.
It is also an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty characterised by cattle which freely graze along the coast road.
The hill in the distance is Mount Criffel in Dumfries and Galloway. Nobody knows how the name Criffel came about though it may be derived from Crowfell.
It was so windy that gritty sand was being blown into your face
One of two medieval gate houses, this one marks the inner entrance to the abbey. Note the conservation work on the wall.
A moment of quiet
There must be a pot of gold there somewhere…
Nudes, maids and the Eiffel Tower: classic French photography – in pictures