Dylan Thomas' Death Mask

Dylan Thomas Death Mask,

This photograph is part of a project I am struggling with on the theme of “Poetry & Music”. The staff at the Dylan Thomas Museum in Swansea kindly permitted me to photograph Dylan’s Death Mask. It felt quite eerie while doing it.

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Cardiff Bay Festival 2009,

Just a couple of images from the recent Cardiff Bay Festival. The final image is added simply because the girl has the most wonderful smile. Some found it quite exhausting! …. And this smile would brighten the greyest day…

Parkend, Dean Valley Railway

Dean Forest Railway – Parkend,

One of the considerations when choosing caravan sites recently has been Peter’s enthusiasm for trains. We tease him that it is bordering on the nerdish ! Undoubtedly he is very knowledgeable on the subject. One trip took us to Parkend, on the northern side of the Dean Forest Railway. Here are a couple of the …

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Creagh Day,

Last year the family sadly once again met for the funeral of a very special Aunt of mine, Mary Daly. My mother was the oldest of ten children, born in the lovely village of Ballyporeen in County Tipperary. Following the funeral, and very late into the night, over more than a few drinks, it was …

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Amelia Kavanagh,

7th June 09, the Christening of my grand-daughter Amelia, and her second birthday. From left to right;- Amelia, Lisa, her son Dylan, and my son Anthony Wow, this is really catching up ! I don’t think I’ve included any posts of Amelia after she was born. Sorry Ant! Here are some anyway….

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Our Garden,

Our garden – I say “our” garden advisedly, Carol is the gardener, I am the reluctant labourer – is really taking shape this year. These are a couple of shots taken in May 09. We still are having problems with the flow of water from the meadows above the house, and hope that the five …