Strange...

Oddly enough, this looks a bit like a hand-coloured photo, doesn't it?  I have no idea how I did that, but I kind of like the effect.  Either way, here's another view of the Rochester Castle at the end of September, 2011.  These lovely, crisp autumn days are putting the past few damp, cold summers to shame!  Apple-picking soon, perhaps?

The River Medway, Lovely as Ever.

The husband and I took a lovely little stroll along the edge of the River Medway, on the Embankment in Rochester, Kent.  The light was right, the view was clear, and the tide was low. Who knew Strood could look so lovely!? (just kidding!) (kinda)

Somehow the sunsets in the autumn always seem a bit more vibrant than during the rest of the year.  I could be completely wrong about that, but we've had some good ones recently, anyway.  And here one is!  These pics were taken September 25th, 2011.

Just Think Of The Sledging To Be Had!

I spent a lovely Sunday at Saint Margaret's Church.  Not inside it, but taking pictures of it, of course.  It sure cuts a lovely silhouette on a bright day!

Antiques and Collectables

I love this shop!  I swear, in the last 2 years I've lived here, their street display hasn't changed.  A bit.  There's some comfort in knowing that the same Victorian jugs will be there, on the street, every time I go downtown. This shop is famous, though, for more than just the same Victorian jugs; they carry an amazing selection of used books and Rochester charm that people travel miles to come and see.  Hurray for independent business and unwanted Victorian jugs!

Strood's Night Life

This photo was taken from Saint Margaret's Church yard on September 21st, 2011.  The view is looking out over the River Medway from the Rochester side to Strood and Cuxton.

This is a close-up of the same view.  Yay night-time digital photography!

Woodland Dreamscapes.

Both of these photos were taken in Ashenbank Wood, in Cobham, Kent, UK, on September 18th, 2011.

I think I may have over-processed these pics a bit, but I quite like the dreamy, ethereal effect.  I find that I have a hard time taking pictures of the woods, because I think the feel of being there is so much more wondrous than the cold, dark images that come out of the camera.  I can never manage to represent the light very well, but after playing with the photos using the iPhone apps "Pixlromatic" (my personal favourite) and "PEStudio" (which I'm still learning to mess around with) I'm slightly more pleased with the outcome.

How to Look Cool in the Rain. Holding an Accordion.

The Faversham Hop Festival always seems to bring out the best in Kent.  Unfortunately, I was working all that weekend, but my husband was there with Wolf's Head and Vixen Morris, and he took these great photos.

Two accordions, a drum and a guitar: sounds like a great time to me!
Photos taken at the Faversham Hop Festival, 2011.