#Silenti – Page 3 – Sun in Gemini

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

July 2, 2025 + #iphonephotography, #Photography,, #Silenti, #TravelwithaMysticalEye

Giant mushrooms in the sky

by Steve Tanham

I did a short post on the striking ‘Setas de Sevilla’ back in February 2025, shortly after we returned from our Spanish city break. There was a lot of interest in that exotic structure in the sky and I promised to return with a fuller post – and some more photos. Here it is… Where is Seville? Andalusia is an autonomous region, located on … Read More Giant mushrooms in the sky

June 10, 2025 + #iphonephotography, #Silenti

Niagara (3- final) Into the Canadian Falls

by Steve Tanham

Continued from Part Two. With a final look back, we say goodbye to the American Falls. It was worth the trip, alone, but now a deeper resonance calls us round the dark headland that partly obscures the larger Canadian basin. Our boat now passes close to a dark headland from behind which a far great roaring sound is coming – one that speaks of … Read More Niagara (3- final) Into the Canadian Falls

June 8, 2025 + #iphonephotography, #Silenti

Harbour Light

by Steve Tanham

Twilight can sometimes be the photographer’s best friend. Although the light levels are poor, you can still take a good ‘mood shot’ if you can jam the camera (iPhone here) against a solid object and let it absorb what it needs. The presence of an harmonic single colour in the scene – as here with the orange/peachy shed light – can set a contrast … Read More Harbour Light

June 3, 2025 + #iphonephotography, #Silenti

Niagara (2) the American Falls

by Steve Tanham

The lower basin of Niagara Falls, from which the water-borne tours originate, can be approached in many ways; some more expensive than others! Most visitors arrive on foot, being funnelled into the large and streamlined ticketing system, which culminates with the issuing of the ubiquitous red plastic raincoats that are recycled at the end of tbe trip. Niagara comprises two giant waterfalls. They lie … Read More Niagara (2) the American Falls

May 30, 2025 + #iphonephotography, #Silenti

Niagara (1)

by Steve Tanham

Passengers cling tightly to the boat’s metal rails. Everyone on board the Niagara Thunder is jammed down the port side of the vessel. No-one is screaming… the intensity is colossal. We are all too absorbed in the sheer ‘presence’ of millions of gallons of water thundering down in front of us on the Canadian side of the falls, turning the basin of the waterfall … Read More Niagara (1)

May 28, 2025 + #iphonephotography, #Photography,, #Silenti, #TravelwithaMysticalEye

Finally made it to Canada!

by Steve Tanham

We’ve finally made it to Canada! After years of wanting to, the presence of my son on a two year contract to Toronto has enabled a week-long trip to this lovely – and very friendly – city. We feel entirely at home here. As a special treat, we’re being taken to Niagara Falls, today. Can’t wait! Lots more photos to follow! The opening shot … Read More Finally made it to Canada!

May 22, 2025 + #iphonephotography, #Photography,, #Silenti, Ancient Landscapes

Hidden Valley

by Steve Tanham

Alness: about ten miles north of Inverness on the famous A9 highland road to John O’ Groats and the port of Thurso. We hadn’t planned to visit Alness but an internet lookup for a decent pharmacy showed it was the closest supermarket town to where we were staying on The Black Isle. We bought our supplies at the supermarket then parked up and wandered … Read More Hidden Valley