by Steve Tanham
An early start; coffee and croissants in this lovely gem of a town, rich with West Yorkshire history.
A short visit to the local street market to buy strawberries, run them back to the car, then meet up for lunch with my son and his son – our grandson.
The heavens opened. The pavement stones gave off hints of steam as the rain pounded them. We made for the car at the other end of the town centre, laughing to be cool and wet instead of hot and breathless.
And there was the shot: right next to the car… An alignment of stone wall, retained flower bed with flowering shrubs, and a sky washed blue and pearl
It’s a lesson in not putting the camera away … too soon.
©Stephen Tanham 2023
Stephen Tanham is a Director of the Silent Eye, a journey through the forest of personality to the dawn of Being.
http://www.thesilenteye.co.uk and http://www.suningemini.blog
Sun in Gemini 
A magnificent shot
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Thank you, Robbie! 😊
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A wonderful capture, Steve, even in the deluge!
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Thank you, Jaye! There was something refreshing about being wet! 😃
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It has just started racing here, and I stood in it for a while…
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Giggle! The heavens have just opened, here, too. Fancy a cuppa in the rain?
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That would be lovely. Why does that spell check wait until my back is turned before it changes my words?
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They build in AI that knows when you turn around..
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That would be spooky…
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We should all be afraid!
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Ooo-er…
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A fabulous shot. Yes, the camera always needs to be at the ready at all times.
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So true, Darlene! ‘The best camera is the one you’ve got with you…’ 😀
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