#Silenti – Page 2 – Sun in Gemini

September one of my favourite months, though I’m always sad to see the summer end. September is a kind of ‘transition zone’ between the golden end of the warm months and their colder counterparts that live on the edge of true winter. For us on the southern edge of the Lake District, it’s a time when, on the right clear-skied morning, getting the dog … Read More The soft and clear light of September

September 16, 2025 + #iphonephotography, #Silenti

Silly Shadow

by Steve Tanham

“You’re staring at that lamp.” “Yes.” “You’ve been staring at that lamp for twenty-three minutes, now.” “Twenty four, actually. I’m counting as well as staring at the lamp.” “Why are you staring at the lamp at 11:30 in the evening when we’re on holiday in Dublin?” “Because it’s a peaceful shape with soft curves and relaxing shades of white, grey and silver.” “Just because … Read More Silly Shadow

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September 14, 2025 + #iphonephotography, #Silenti, Travel, Travel and people, Travel and Photography

Wooden Ships (1)

by Steve Tanham

It was Easter Sunday, 20th April, 2025. Bernie had cooked us a fabulous Sunday lunch, now finished, leaving us relaxed and reflective. . We had three guests; our longstanding friends and fellow dog-owners Siobhan and Paul, and a visiting new friend of theirs from New Zealand – Russ -who is pivotal to the rest of this true story. Although you might have good reason … Read More Wooden Ships (1)

September 7, 2025 + #iphonephotography, #Silenti, landscapes, Nature and seasons

An army of golden light

by Steve Tanham

You can come to the memorial gardens within Kendal’s Maude’s Meadow either by Maude Street, which runs off the town centre, or by a dark and tree-overshadowed path from the old Quaker district of Fellside. The latter is the best at this time of the early autumn. Much of the descending path is shrouded in venerable trees. If you’re lucky, upon entering the edge … Read More An army of golden light

August 27, 2025 + #iphonephotography, #Photography,, #Silenti

Corks, Parabolas and Genius (2) – the cast

by Steve Tanham

Photographs don’t do it justice… When you first encounter the temple of the Sagrada Familia – hopefully on a day filled with the Catalonian sunshine – it simply ‘hits’ you. Don’t be put off by the occasional giant crane; they have been part of this landscape for the past hundred years. And don’t be dismayed by not knowing ‘what on earth it is’ … … Read More Corks, Parabolas and Genius (2) – the cast

August 24, 2025 + #iphonephotography, #Silenti

Sunday photo

by Steve Tanham

There is a circular walk around the hilltop that houses The Hoad monument to Sir John Barrow, at Ulverston, on the Cumbrian coast. It was a perfect day – the epitome of summer. I spotted this view through the trees and loved it. ©️Stephen Tanham, 2025

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August 13, 2025 + #iphonephotography, #Silenti, #TravelwithaMysticalEye, Architectural History

Corks, Parabolas and Genius (1)

by Steve Tanham

The older man came quietly into the basement studio. In near darkness, his son was making the final adjustments to what looked like a huge sculpture in string…and hundreds of corks. “I thought you’d be along soon,” the young man whispered to the ghost of his father. ‘What do you think?’ “Parabolas?” The older one smiled the words. “You’ve modelled the whole thing with … Read More Corks, Parabolas and Genius (1)

August 5, 2025 + #iphonephotography, #Photography,, #Silenti, #TravelwithaMysticalEye, Ancient Landscapes, landscapes, Travel and Photography

August comes to the Levens Estate

by Steve Tanham

In August, a wonderful peacefulness descends on the estate around Levens Hall – the ancestral home of the Baggot family. The Levens Estate is a few miles south-west of the Cumbrian town of Kendal. The recently upgraded cafe – with its large, open courtyard – makes for an ideal destination by car or, as with me and the Collie, on foot. Many people walk … Read More August comes to the Levens Estate

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July 29, 2025 + #iphonephotography, #Silenti, History, Village history

The Living Past: the Weald and Downland museum

by Steve Tanham

Returning from the south coast we saw signs to the Weald & Downland Living Museum. We didn’t have time to stop and explore it there and then but were able to return a few days later with Bernie’s relative from Haslemere. We had a small lunch at the excellent cafe, then bought our tickets – not cheap at a shade under £18.00 each – … Read More The Living Past: the Weald and Downland museum

July 24, 2025 + #iphonephotography, #Silenti, #TravelwithaMysticalEye

Busy on the beach

by Steve Tanham

It’s busy on the beach at Bognor… Not a line from a Music Hall song, as far as I know but it would have made a good one! ©️Stephen Tanham, 2025.

July 22, 2025 + #iphonephotography, #Silenti, Cars

Hampshire skies

by Steve Tanham

We stopped for a bite to eat at a specialist car seller based in a huge converted barn in the middle of beautiful Hampshire – long one of my favourite counties. On the way back to the car this beautiful sky was above us. No words needed… And for the fellow petrol-heads among us, here’s my pick of what was on offer in this … Read More Hampshire skies

July 10, 2025 + #iphonephotography, #Photography,, #Silenti

The power of three

by Steve Tanham

There is a mysterious power about the number three. For some deep reason it is associated – in the human consciousness – with ‘completeness’. Designers and gardeners will advise that you need an odd number of ‘arranged things’ to look good. The number one is exempt from this, as it, itself, is associated with unity – and not multiplicity, where the design considerations apply, … Read More The power of three