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Sunday, 12 December 2021

A Calendar For 2022

It's become something of an annual habit of mine to trawl back through my photos at this time of year and make an imaginary calendar from the shots I deem most suitable. Apart from December's picture, all of them were taken during the last year.


January

A cottage that was once one of many pubs in my village. Now there's just one.
 This was taken early one January morning.

February

Snowdrops in my local wood.


March

Out on Wicken Fen, Konik ponies are used for conservation grazing.


April

Bluebells grow wild in Hitch Wood, Hertforshire.


May

Hatfield Forest, buttercups in the meadows.


June

Cricket on the green in Barrington.


July

The "Foggy Bottom" garden at Bressingham.


August

Heather blooming on Roydon Common in north Norfolk.


September

Fishing boats on the beach at Aldeburgh.


October

Knettishall Heath in Suffolk.


November

Sunlight catches a lone tree on one of my morning walks.


December

Ely Cathedral at Christmas time.


Lets hope for a good year in 2022.


Take care.


37 comments:

  1. Oh how nice with that calendar!ilike all the photoes and specialthe last one from that Ely Cathedral.I wish to go to England such a beautiful and historical country
    Have a nice sunday over there!

    anita

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  2. Your skill as a photographer is on display, John. Fine selections indeed, and I bet you have many remaining images to make several more appealing calendars if you so wished.

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  3. A wonderful selection of photos for your calendar. The last one is amazing, the tree must be a very tall one. Have a wonderful day.

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  4. Great calendar, John. Each scene is a beauty!

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  5. Gorgeous to see John - an excellent selection of English photos at this time of year. I love the snowdrops - Spring is on its way. I do hope we all have a better year, in particular the world takes on some peace. All the best - Hilary

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  6. Thanks for your regular walks, with blogs showing so many photos...these are a beautiful selection. Thanks!!

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  7. Lovely photos, John. My favorite is the first one because of its early morning hopefulness.

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  8. A beautiful calendar of the year 2021. Very inspiring. Such lovely views you have there all year long.

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  9. Awesome photos for your calendar.

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  10. Love it! Praying the year is much improved from this one. In some ways I feel we have lost a year since Covid started.

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  11. These are wonderful! I especially love February.
    Why are there fewer pubs?

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    1. If you go back 100 years or so people didn't require much from a pub except a room to sit and drink beer, with perhaps a few simple games available like darts or dominoes. The publican usually had another job, often a smallholding attached to the pub, while women generally stayed at home. The woman of the house opened the pub for a couple of hours at lunchtime, then they both worked in the pub in the evening. It provided a few extra pence income every week.
      Pubs nowadays are much more elaborate establishments providing meals as well as drink and more entertainment such as live music, large screen TV, pool tables etc. They employ full time bar staff, a chef and waiting staff. The population of my village is under 2,000 and would not support more than one modern pub.

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    2. I wonder if some nostalgic young business person would ever open a traditional pub. I think it might draw a crowd.

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  12. That is one stunning calendar. Megathanks.

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  13. I love seeing everyone's "year in review" blog posts. Yours is excellent!

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  14. This is lovely, John! As usual, your photos are fabulous! Happy New Year!

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  15. Your photos make a beautiful calendar. I would be happy to have that on my wall.

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  16. Wow! Meaningful pictures. Love the heather, the bluebells, and can't believe snowdrops in February.

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  17. A beautiful set of images John.
    Oct and Nov look like 'Constable' Paintings.

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  18. All are prize winners in my book...always enjoy when you do this at the end of the year.

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  19. All lovely photos - I am sure your calender would be much better than most "commercial" ones. My brother went to Ely and I can remember visiting him there.

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  20. One of my pleasures at this time of year is to see your calendar. I can enjoy the landscape of the countryside, uniquely and distinctively British. The Christmas tree at the cathedral is spectacular.

    Yoko

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  21. Your calendar photos are gorgeous. What a beautiful Christmas tree! You have a super day, hugs, Edna B.

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  22. Each picture is a little jewel - really lovely John.

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  23. This is such a great idea John - and perhaps you should consider having these beautiful photos printed into a calendar. It's hard to pick a favorite - being English I love every photo you've ever taken of our spectacular countryside - however here I have to say November pulls at my heartstrings!

    Your note in Comments regarding the demise of the British village pub is so true. Here in the States I'm still trying to find one that actually feels rather British but sadly don't think I ever will. I must get home next year after all the canceled trips since COVID, I desperately need to sit by a hearth, a sherry in hand, the buzz of Devonshire accents coming from the bar,
    a few damp dogs tucked until the tables, the barmaid's chatter, the smell of typical pub food dishes wafting from the tiny kitchen in back. . . . . . and I could go on and on but perhaps in a post of my own, haha!!!!!
    Best wishes for the holiday season. Stay well - be happy.

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  24. I can't pick a favourite from these since every time I look at the next shot it is just as lovely as the last. Wonderful!

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  25. Cada imagen ha sido escogida cuidadosamente y con el conjunto de ellas has hecho un bello calendario de imágenes. al que solo le faltan poner los días y semanas de cada mes.

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  26. Wow! I can't pick my favorite picture, all of them are amazing. Great calendar!

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  27. Snow drops... damn. They bring tears to my eyes!

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  28. I also have a poem, "Bluebells," recalling the times my sister and I would fill baskets of them, as children, to take home to our mother. Getting soppy with nostalgia these days!

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  29. A superb selection of images taken throughout the year!

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  30. Nice idea. Great December photo, and I love the bluebells and am jealous that we don't have such displays in Canada – not that I know of anyway.

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  31. This was a great look back, John, and while my favorites are November and December, it was great to see all.

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  32. Those would make a lovely calendar, full of memories. I bet it was not easy to choose as you have SO many wonderful photos.

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  33. I'm not a regular visitor to your blog, but when I do come for a visit I always enjoy your posts and photographs.
    Such a wonderful calendar collection of photographs here.

    My good wishes for the Christmas Season and 2022.

    All the best Jan

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