tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22469838445945251162024-02-18T18:05:56.614-08:00Alexandra Bone PhotographyAlexandra Bonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17035591669427097107noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246983844594525116.post-89617527237839970562017-03-09T12:52:00.000-08:002017-03-09T12:54:08.515-08:00Living with disability - Changing Perspectives 2<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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So when you’re living in a body different to before, then
the way you do things is very often different to before too. This is true whether you have a visible disability, or a
hidden one (more about that later). </div>
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Even simple things you took for granted aren’t as simple as
before. </div>
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It might change the way you get out of bed in the morning,
how you wash and dress yourself, how you feed yourself and how you hydrate
yourself, how you get ANYWHERE, and come to think of it how you sleep when you
finally get into bed again. And on top of this, it changes how other people see
you (more about that later too).</div>
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Here are a few little things I took for granted before. Imagine you’re on crutches, if you've never used them before they are exciting looking, but in reality are actually hell sticks.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My favourite carrier, with my favourite drink</td></tr>
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<b>Cheers!</b> Getting drinks has changed. If you’re on crutches
you can’t carry things unless they are in a bag, as you’re busy carrying
yourself. Getting a coffee changes significantly, how is THAT going to work
exactly. Hot substances and a balancing act always go well together. Water
bottles become your friend. Your friends become your carriers. </div>
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<b>Hangry.</b> Same goes with plates. When you’re hungry and you
can’t carry your food then you end up angry. Hangry.</div>
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<b>Shoplifter!</b> If you’re getting a few bits, you can’t carry a
basket…but you can carry a bag. So you go round with your rucksack on the front
putting things in your rucksack because that’s easier. Normally the best looks
are in the wine aisle. Definite shoplifter. Never been stopped yet, but then I
have always paid…</div>
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<b>Going out for the day.</b> Well didn’t that change. If you have
mobility issues then a day out becomes more like planning a two week foreign
holiday, the only bonus being no luggage (because you can’t carry it anyway)
and no possibility of an airport cavity search. It’s not just a day out anymore.
Oh no. You have to know where you’re going <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>exactly, where you can park, if there is uneven
ground, if there are stairs, if there are seats if you need one, what your
transport options are, how you get to those. Even if you are driving and you have
a blue badge you need to hope there is a place you can park. And hope its close
enough so you don’t wipe yourself out for the next few days. </div>
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<b>Holding hands</b>. You can only do that sitting down. The days
of strolling hand in hand with your loved ones are over. Unless you let them
touch your crutch… #awkward</div>
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<b>Not being a trip hazard</b>. On crutches you have to think about
where you put them when you do sit down. Often in a restaurant or café people
try and put them out of the way, which is fine until you want to move. So you’ll
prop them up somewhere, and invariably someone will trip over them. I try and
get a corner table these days.</div>
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<b>Taking photos. </b>It had to be on here, being a photographer. "How do you take photos?" I hear you say. From a very stationary position is the answer - and depending on the day, with quite some balance and adjustment. Or a lean. Sometimes seated. Sometimes flat out on the floor with some fun getting up again. Sometimes from my car with the window open. Never on the run. And never with all of my heavy lenses on one trip. Luckily, it's all about the perspective and as mine has changed it's opened up my photography horizons. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Laying down photo - getting down with the frogs.</td></tr>
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Often I have heard people talking about whether they should let their personal life cross over into their professional life. I too have thought a lot about this, preferring to keep them separate. But this subject is one that affects my personal and professional life hugely, I can't separate the two.<br />
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I am disabled and in the last 3 years I have gradually lost my mobility. My perspective has changed, and being a photographer, perspective is what it is all about. How can I possibly separate the two? <br />
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I don't want to bore you, to tell you tales of woe. What I do want to do is show you how it is living with disability. Every disability is different, but there are some common themes. If this series of photos makes you think, it has done what I hoped it would do.<br />
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Over the last few years, there have been changes that affect everyone with a disability. It's not imagined, it's real, and it's happening <b>now</b>.<br />
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Attitudes towards anyone claiming a benefit have changed, it's becoming more difficult to get help in a system that has been altered and makes it difficult even for the most able to navigate.<br />
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<u><b>1. Living with disability</b></u><br />
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Having a disability is a huge thing to live with, whether you have been born with it, or have become disabled during the course of your life. The range of emotions you may feel is huge. For me it was, and is, like this.<br />
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Some days you may be thankful for what you can do.<br />
Other days you may hate your entire existence.<br />
You feel anger.<br />
You feel guilt.<br />
You feel massive, massive frustration. <br />
You may feel like nothing is in your control.<br />
You may feel totally overwhelmed.<br />
You may feel joy at something you took entirely for granted previously.<br />
You may notice things you didn't before.<br />
You may appreciate things in a totally different way.<br />
You may become more self aware.<br />
You may become more compassionate.<br />
You may become more isolated and lonely.<br />
You may feel a total freak.<br />
You may find strength you didn't even realise you had.<br />
You <b>will</b> learn a lot about yourself.<br />
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I felt love. I felt hate. For a long time.<br />
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Yes Great Yarmouth. Yarco. Yarmouth Town.<br />
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I actually love this place. It has a reputation now for amusements, deprivation, greyhound racing, cheap seaside holidays and cruising along the sea front - but there is so very much more to this place. Yes it has all those aforementioned things, but it also has a very rich history.<br />
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Great Yarmouth was a hugely important fishing port, the biggest herring fishing port in the world in fact. It was a prosperous place to be and people travelled from all over the country to work catching, landing and processing the herring during the season. South Denes was where a lot of the herring were cured and packed. Alas the herring fishing industry saw massive decline during and after the war, and has today all but ceased. The popularity of white fish saw a huge drop in consumption of smoked and pickled bloaters (that's where GYFC's nickname The Bloaters comes from).<br />
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And so now the South Denes is a quieter place, with oil, gas and energy companies now operating here, interspersed with local businesses. The place is weathered, untidy and in some places practically falling down. But in amongst all this is a beautiful example of a gas tower, some fantastic buildings and the grade 1 listed Nelson's Monument, with Britannia on the top looking out across towards Nelson's birth place (rather than out to sea).<br />
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As you head past the historic South Quay towards the South Denes there are two places that always catch my eye. The first is the alloy and wheel shop with brightly coloured wheel decorations, and the second is Ivy's Noted Tea Shop. I have no idea if it is still open, and really should stop for a cup of tea there sometime. It's good apparently.<br />
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This wonderful gas tower marks the divide between housing and industry down on South Denes. There are some great alleyways providing interesting viewpoints of this prominent landmark.<br />
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There are still some signs of fishing in South Denes.<br />
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And plenty of offshore companies. Grass was growing in the roof of this one.<br />
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If you don't want to go to Ivy's noted tea rooms, then you could try Bernie's Bites. It's not going anywhere fast judging by the state of the wheels!<br />
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G.Y.C Electricity Dept. With any vandal drain cover.<br />
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South Denes is home to another kind of refreshment too. The still thriving and successful Lacons Brewery. Lovely.<br />
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The largest collection of NO PARKING notices can be found on South Denes. Some have been playfully adjusted at some point... er NO... what?<br />
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Ah. No Parking!<br />
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If you're interested in the history of Great Yarmouth then a great place to start is the <a href="http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/Visit_Us/Time_and_Tide/index.htm" target="_blank">Time and Tide Museum.</a><br />
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Never noticed the face on this building before.<br />
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The end of this red phone box, and a lovely reflection of St Andrews Hall<br />
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<br />Alexandra Bonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17035591669427097107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246983844594525116.post-5981222063062291492016-12-18T13:15:00.000-08:002016-12-18T13:27:35.394-08:00Merry Christmas from Anglia SquareWishing you a Merry Christmas from Anglia Square!<br />
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I spent an hour or so here the other day. It's a bustling and busy place - a real hive of activity - but has become increasingly worn and weathered. There is talk of redevelopment again, and hopefully some good plans will come forward as so much of it outside the main square is empty now. Despite all of the shortcomings, most people from Norwich do have a little soft spot for this place and the many people frequenting it. There is a huge amount of street art around the back, but I didn't venture that far this time. Here are some of the things that caught my eye on my short trip around this iconic place. <br />
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1. The lights were a dim twinkle here. Good effort elsewhere in the square though!<br />
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2. Planet of the Vapes. I see what they did here.<br />
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5. Upstairs in the car park where there is no parking. There are some interesting views of the city through the frame of the exit ramp. To the right of where I was standing is the Hollywood Cinema with the great mural of Alan Partridge by Gnasher.<br />
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6. On the way in to Anglia Square is a lovely record shop, one of a couple along Magdalen Street. I will always love a good record shop.<br />
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<br />Alexandra Bonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17035591669427097107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246983844594525116.post-91388558219709704612016-12-17T07:50:00.000-08:002016-12-17T07:50:07.176-08:00Mr TurnerYou may remember <a href="http://alexandrabonephotography.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/turners-shoes.html" target="_blank">my blog in June this year</a> about Turner's Shoes, the rather worn looking shop on the junction of Esdelle Street and Edward Street in Norwich. Following my blog, a lot of people told me stories about Mr Turner and the shop, which by all accounts has a lot of happy customers.<br />
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Yesterday I passed by and found the lights were on and somebody was home! I got to meet Mr Turner himself. I thanked him for giving me some photographic inspiration and I told him how much I'd found out about his shop from the people of Norwich. His hand has healed well from his June surgery and he is very much back in business. He said he is busier than ever and doesn't seem to have any plans to retire just yet. We shook hands, wished each other a Happy Christmas and said our goodbyes. I was so happy to follow up the story behind my last photos here... What a lovely, welcoming chap. <br />
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The Maids Head is actually the oldest hotel in the UK, over 800 years old and still looking fabulous. Queen Elizabeth I was once a guest and the recent refurbishment of the foyer has made the hotel look really smart, but still very welcoming and all in fitting with the architecture. The staff were brilliant in sorting out the 2 nights for our group, with all the rooms we booked having great views of Norwich Cathedral. Our stay included breakfast both days and dinner from the Wine Press A la Carte menu on the Saturday night. It all offered excellent value, and with the Wine Press recently being awarded a second AA rosette, dinner on the Saturday evening was a delight too. We were given a whole section of the restaurant on one gigantic table, perfect for catching up with each other and just a small totter to the atmospheric hotel bar when needed. There was a slight mix up in the evening at the restaurant but this was more than made up for by the restaurant manager, who went above and beyond anything I expected. <br />
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The staff were really friendly and accommodating over the weekend and nothing was too much trouble. Everyone in our group was really impressed with the food service in the Wine Press, and how we were looked after over the weekend in the hotel lounge too. Umbrellas were even handed out on loan on the rainy Saturday which was thoroughly welcomed. <br />
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If you're looking for somewhere lovely to stay in Norwich, or live in the city and have friends coming to visit, I can recommend a stay here.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeNxsR93aLgqSy0pxu0NGqWyk8_0agA5QR0X-JGVlslsSh2lrl1jV9oFUhyTQ4t5VrxZEYgoGGnHA-KvZL8Gtarv34COEb_1lLZt156_0QxKKc_wYCEgAX5p9bJeDQm34yA4rKLjpxPi4/s1600/IMG_8895.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeNxsR93aLgqSy0pxu0NGqWyk8_0agA5QR0X-JGVlslsSh2lrl1jV9oFUhyTQ4t5VrxZEYgoGGnHA-KvZL8Gtarv34COEb_1lLZt156_0QxKKc_wYCEgAX5p9bJeDQm34yA4rKLjpxPi4/s640/IMG_8895.jpg" width="640" /></a>You may have seen my <a href="http://alexandrabonephotography.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/olives-supper-club.html" target="_blank">previous blogs</a> about <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ElmHillNorwich/" target="_blank">Olive's Supper Club</a>. The popular Supper Club now takes place monthly, and Alys who runs it is diversifying following growing demand for her wonderful food. For this rather special event I therefore turned to the new and exciting venture that is <a href="http://www.alicesworldfoods.co.uk/" target="_blank">Alice Does Cooking.</a> A specially created best of Norfolk Supper Club was the order of the evening for my dear family at the beautiful, intimate venue of Olives. After a few discussions about requirements in advance, this menu was promptly suggested and was just right - supporting local food and business and showing some of the best Norwich and Norfolk has to offer. <br />
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On the menu to start -<br />
Norfolk Tapas (Sharing platters for the table) consisting of<br />
*Marsh Pig chorizo with chickpeas and Banham cider<br />
*Norfolk Black Turkey empanadas<br />
*Celeriac and brown butter purée<br />
*Beetroot and walnut hummus<br />
*Home-made focaccia<br />
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Main dishes –<br />
*Confit gressingham duck leg and venison sausage cassoulet served with creamy mashed potato and braised chard<br />
*Thai style Cromer crab cakes served with an Asian style seafood, watercress and rice noodle chowder<br />
*Mr's Temple's cheese and Colman's mustard rarebit tart served with a warm salad of pickled red cabbage and roasted squash<br />
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Puddings – <br />
*Norfolk treacle tart with Lakenham creamery ice cream<br />
*Honey and lemon posset with lavender shortbread<br />
*Apple and Norfolk dumpling cobbler with proper custard<br />
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Everyone loved the food and the atmosphere on the night, and if I'm putting on an event again where I need something a little special, then I'll be heading straight over to Alice Does Cooking... a welcoming, friendly response leading to tasty food, tailored menus AND all at an affordable budget.<br />
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To find out more visit <a href="http://www.alicesworldfoods.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.alicesworldfoods.co.uk/ </a><br />
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<br />Alexandra Bonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17035591669427097107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246983844594525116.post-44650825149273069912016-09-03T15:08:00.000-07:002016-09-03T15:08:46.783-07:00North Norfolk Coast: HeachamLast week I was fortunate enough to spend a couple of glorious days on the beautiful North Norfolk coast. I haven't been on a beach in 18 months, and the beach at Heacham was just perfect. The skies were a bold blue, the sea breeze exuberant, the sea itself warm and very pleasant. A lovely time away from the bustle of the city.<br />
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Here are some landscapes I took whilst away.<br />
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<br />Alexandra Bonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17035591669427097107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246983844594525116.post-12172652523795364272016-07-23T06:51:00.000-07:002016-07-27T13:40:08.826-07:00Cars of the past - the Reliant RobinThere are some beautiful villages in Norfolk, and the Buckenhams New and Old are two of them. New Buckenham boasts not only the remains of a castle, but also was home to the wonderful Castle Hill garage.<br />
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This garage was special not only because it had an amazing font on the sign, but also for an amazing collection of Reliant Robins and Rialtos. Castle Hill garage is a specialist dealer of used parts for these little beasts, made famous by Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses. So I've found out, the garage has now moved south of the border in to Suffolk.<br />
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It stopped me dead in my tracks a good while back, and when I was in the area I often took a little detour to see what was on the forecourt.<br />
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To see the full set on Flickr click <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHsjpvd7Pg" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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To visit the Castle Hill Garage website, selling parts and the like, visit<a href="http://www.chgperformance.co.uk/" target="_blank"> here.</a> <br />
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<br />Alexandra Bonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17035591669427097107noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246983844594525116.post-10205028469973462422016-07-04T14:46:00.000-07:002016-07-04T14:46:35.555-07:00An allotment friend...Over the last few weeks, there has been a constant companion on the allotment. A little blackbird - hunting all sorts of bugs and beasts to feed to a clearly growing family. I've enjoyed the company, as I turn the soil and evacuate the creatures from their burrows and holes, this little chap stands by and flits in and out to get all the nutritious bits for the brood. Moult has started, and some thin patches of feather are now evident. What a fantastic example to us all though, forever on the go and doing the best it can.<br />
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<br />Alexandra Bonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17035591669427097107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246983844594525116.post-61822675992539230192016-06-28T14:35:00.003-07:002016-06-28T14:50:25.115-07:00A retro exploration of NorfolkI'm not ashamed to admit it, I'm a <i>little </i>bit of a camera geek. So in my gear bag is normally one of THE best cameras ever made, the point and shoot Olympus Trip 35 as championed by David Bailey. It's a little camera and is a brilliant and fun to use. I have two of these little gems, and normally keep one loaded with colour film and the other with black and white. It has a fixed focus lens, so it means to focus you move either closer or further away from your subject matter.<br />
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My Olympus Trip 35 has accompanied me on many trips around Norwich and Norfolk. Here are a few of my favourites, with a lovely retro effect that only comes with using out of date film.<br />
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<br />Alexandra Bonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17035591669427097107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246983844594525116.post-58882291579436071162016-06-22T13:55:00.001-07:002016-06-22T13:55:42.579-07:0041 All Saints GreenAt 41 All Saints Green, Norwich, stands a grand grade II listed, late 18th Century Merchant's House. Three storeys tall, it is actually the little side building that caught my attention. With blue doors, and looking very weathered of late, it is strikingly different to nearby neighbour John Lewis,. It has also clearly taken a beating at some time, with substantial brick repairs evident. The yoga room behind is now closed, and taking a look at Norwich City Council's website, planning permission has been granted to convert the building into 2 commercial units and 7 residential dwellings.<br />
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<br />Alexandra Bonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17035591669427097107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246983844594525116.post-82838077990274927902016-06-17T06:33:00.001-07:002016-06-17T06:35:08.905-07:00The Railway MissionPrince of Wales Road, Norwich.<br />
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A place that tends to have rather a reputation for bars and clubs of all kinds, excessive drinking, fighting, and a heavy police presence and the SOS bus at the weekend.<br />
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But amongst the nightspots, taxi ranks and takeaways at the Riverside end of the road stands a fantastic little Grade II listed building. I am ashamed to confess I didn't notice it for years, mainly because I normally rush down this road as quickly as possible, concentrating entirely on my destination rather than the surroundings. It is a fantastic little building, and apparently quite easy to miss if you're not paying attention. Opposite Mercy and Rocco's, it is now occupied by the Norwich Evangelical Free Church.<br />
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The brick colours are fantastic, and the detail on the Railway Mission sign very pleasing. The building is also in very good condition but for a small bit of graffiti. A total treasure of a place.<br />
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The Railway Mission itself is a British Mission and charity devoted to those in the railway industry and was founded in 1881. This building is apparently one of the best examples of a Railway Mission hall left standing. See<a href="http://www.railwaymission.org/" target="_blank"> http://www.railwaymission.org</a> for more details.<br />
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These photos were taken over the course of two days, as there is a time restricted parking bay in front of the building. I love the colour of the building in the sunlight. It makes all the different building materials really noticeable, with the bricks at the bottom of the building having a shiny finish. Alexandra Bonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17035591669427097107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246983844594525116.post-57212424089464610442016-06-13T09:08:00.000-07:002016-06-13T09:09:03.421-07:00Turner's ShoesOn the junction of Esdelle Street and Edward Street in Norwich is a curious little place, Turner's Shoes. I've driven past it for years, but never actually stopped to look a little closer until yesterday. I was always under the impression that it was a shop that had been closed for years, with the teetering boxes of shoes in the window never seeming to move, and the main display never changing. The blue paint is faded and flaking off the shop front, in some places covered over by a scrawled graffiti tag.<br />
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Yesterday there was a hand written note on the door and a neighbour confirmed that Turner's Shoes is still operating, and has in fact just been closed for the last couple of weeks due to illness. Situated a stones throw from Anglia Square, I'm not sure how it has survived in this location for so long? Maybe there are people more curious than me who instead of driving by, took a good look long ago?<br />
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<br />Alexandra Bonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17035591669427097107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246983844594525116.post-41333233388358513272016-04-12T13:52:00.001-07:002016-04-12T14:01:47.026-07:00PotteringA couple of weeks ago I headed out to the heart of the Norfolk Broads to visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Wayside-Pottery-226103727754803/" target="_blank">Wayside Pottery</a> - a great little place of artistic wonder established by Clare Goodman. Clare relocated to Norfolk to pursue a more relaxed and creative lifestyle, and certainly seems to have found a perfect spot to make the dream of her very own artist studio very much a reality. <br />
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Clare designs and creates rather unique and original pottery animals, and I really like them. Fired using different techniques, each piece is truly one of a kind, with it's own personality. <br />
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Having never photographed pottery, it was a really interesting experience. Capturing the detail and colours of each work was a challenge, and also quite nerve wracking - delicate items always slightly scare me. The day was completed by the real life Basil the dog joining in and bringing his toys to the photo shoot. <br />
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Clare is currently exhibiting with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Happy-Potters-1648266415447618/timeline" target="_blank">Happy Potters</a> at The Forum, Norwich, as part of the <a href="http://www.nnopenstudios.org.uk/taster-exhibitions" target="_blank">Open Studio Taster 2016</a>. Clare and fellow artists Gwyn Durrand-Grace and Jenna Pritchard will be part of <a href="http://www.nnopenstudios.org.uk/artists/details/892" target="_blank">Open Studios </a>from 28th May until the 10th June 2016.<br />
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I'll be heading back to Wayside Pottery when the new kiln is in place to spend a bit more time documenting how these curious creatures come to life, and I might even take a photo of Basil the dog for you too... <br />
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<br />Alexandra Bonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17035591669427097107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246983844594525116.post-9691355475576309442016-03-25T16:51:00.000-07:002016-03-25T16:51:04.371-07:00Olives Supper Club - repriseGood Friday turned out to be a very good Friday, with a return to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Olives-Supper-Club-1444122489197863/" target="_blank">Olives Supper Club</a>, this time as a diner again.<br />
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Yes, I was the annoying one taking photos of each course (we've all done it and don't try and tell me otherwise) but with food that looks and tastes this good, it would have been rude not to share it with you.<br />
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The menu was a Spring Has Sprung Easter themed treat. As usual my Supper Club buddy Katy and I chose to get one of each choice from the menu and share. This way we got to taste both the meaty and vegetarian dishes.<br />
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We had a trio of yummy dips (carrot and caraway, beetroot and walnut and pea and mint), potted rabbit, bread and salad for starter. This was followed by Lamb Kleftiko and Torta pasqualina, served with sauteed potatoes and a green salad, and finally hot cross bread and butter pudding with a most delightful proper custard.<br />
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It tasted totally as good as it looks, and a very nice evening was had by all.<br />
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If you haven't been yet, do go along to Olives Supper Club, a great dining experience not to be missed. <br />
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<br />Alexandra Bonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17035591669427097107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246983844594525116.post-38126461855700289642016-03-25T11:37:00.000-07:002016-03-25T11:37:36.154-07:00Iain and FreyaAt the start of the year I launched a competition to win a free portrait session. Iain was the lucky winner. He chose a photo shoot for his beautiful daughter Freya, so, on 19th March I ventured out with Iain and Freya for a photo session in Eaton Park in Norwich.<br />
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I love Eaton Park as it is such a large and varied place. There is plenty of green space, gardens with a water fountain, a boating lake, miniature railway, bowling green, crazy golf, pitch and putt, a playground, football facilities AND a skate park - as well as a beautiful bandstand in the middle. We are so lucky to have such spaces in our fine city.<br />
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The session started with meeting our star of the day, Freya, and getting to know her a little. As it turned out, she was a very natural model and needed little direction from me on the day. A total delight to work with, and so enthusiastic and photogenic. I am one lucky photographer!<br />
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As we sat by the bandstand we noted all the works going on to the cafe, which is due to open under the management of the folk behind <a href="http://thebicycleshopcafe.com/" target="_blank">The Bicycle Shop</a>. This will be a wonderful addition to the park, and I'm sure the new owners will act as a draw in themselves. <br />
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I've included some of the photos below. It was a total pleasure spending time with Iain and Freya, and proving to Iain that he is photogenic! If you would like any photos of your nearest and dearest, then please don't hesitate to <a href="mailto:alexandrabone@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">contact me.</a><br />
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Also check out the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/eatonparkfriend/timeline" target="_blank">Friends of Eaton Park</a>, who help to keep the park the lovely place it is. <br />
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<br />Alexandra Bonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17035591669427097107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246983844594525116.post-55877362645273443302016-03-10T14:42:00.001-08:002016-03-10T14:51:29.448-08:00Olives Supper ClubOn Thursday 3rd March I went to spend some time with the folks at Olives at one of their regular Supper Club nights. This time, it was to document the amazing atmosphere and experience, rather than to enjoy the fantastic food from a patron perspective.<br />
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I became aware of the Supper Club around mid 2015, after the chatter about it reached me through friends that had been and experienced the many delights. Since then, I've visited many times and I have never left disappointed.<br />
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It's a truly great evening, in a great venue, at a great price, with great service. What more could you want?<br />
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At the bottom of historic Elm Hill, Olives has a lovely laid back feel. Not too laid back of course, but enough to make you totally relax. It's rather like going home to an old friend and just feeling at one with your surroundings and host.<br />
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Supper Clubs work something like this. Alys (head chef and all round champion) creates a set menu of mouth watering treats for both meat and vegetarian based diets, and the masses go and enjoy. A simple, yet very effective approach to dinner.<br />
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Each week has a different theme, in the last few months there has been a Persian feast, celebration of the Chinese New Year, a tour of Eastern Europe and Scandinavian Traditional Christmas menu.<br />
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I was there to document the Malaysian Supper Club. The menu was as follows:<br />
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<u>To start</u><br />
Spiced fishcake or tofu chilli and lime cake served in a banana leaf wrap, served with gado gado salad.<br />
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Nasi lemak (coconut rice with egg, fried peanuts and sambal) served with acar pickled and served with either - beef rendang or devils curry<br />
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Banana pancakes with lemon coconut curd<br />
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Overlooked by Saint Anthony, the kitchen mascot and Patron Saint of Bacon and cooks in general, Alys gets to work preparing the orders that come in. It is always a pleasure to watch someone in their kitchen space, being creative and making something delicious. I particularly like that Alys is involved in all aspects of the evening - from welcoming guests, to serving them drinks, cooking their food and washing their plates. The whole customer experience during the evening is really important. This is how it should be, and quite different to some other places I have experienced, where the people running things don't seem to like getting involved at any level except to see the potential profits. This makes for yet another endearing feature of the Olives Supper Club, it is such a warm and friendly experience.<br />
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Plenty of deliciously fragrant and amazing looking dishes pass out of the kitchen to the eager guests via the ever attentive Joe, and empty plate after empty plate is returned. Always a sure sign of a successful evening.<br />
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The first time diners left making promises to return, and the regulars went away predictably satisfied.<br />
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Alexandra Bonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17035591669427097107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246983844594525116.post-53010133835517174032015-11-08T06:08:00.003-08:002015-11-08T06:08:44.672-08:00A book launch with the lovely Cressida McLaughlinOn Wednesday 4th November I had the pleasure of attending Waterstones, Norwich, for the launch of "A Christmas Tail", the new book by Cressida McLaughlin.<br />
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I've known Cressy for a long time now, and it was an absolute delight to share the evening with her celebrating
the launch of her book, which is a full length paperback version of 4
ebooks released over the course of 2015. The series has received great
reviews and demand on the night was absolutely huge. The room was packed and I was too late to get my hands on a copy!<br />
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Cressy proves that with passion, hard work and determination, dreams can indeed come true. HarperCollins snapped up the series, and I don't doubt that we will see much, much more from this hugely talented writer over the coming years.<br />
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If you'd like to check out Cressy's work, "A Christmas Tail" is available in all good book stores. You can also find all the ebooks and the new paperback on <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cressida-McLaughlin/e/B00Y4Q7LDA" target="_blank">Amazon</a> Cressy has a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CressidaMcLaughlinAuthor" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page, and you can follow all her adventures on <a href="https://twitter.com/CressMcLaughlin" target="_blank">Twitter</a> too. She is also part of the <a href="http://www.novelicious.com/" target="_blank">Novelicious</a> team, a page very much worth checking out if you are in to books.<br />
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Thanks for having me along Cressy, you totally deserve all the success coming your way, and I look forward to reading your new book!<br />
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<br />Alexandra Bonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17035591669427097107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246983844594525116.post-34135696075281234622015-10-24T15:39:00.001-07:002016-03-13T06:29:28.164-07:00The Rivergarden: The Full ServiceLast weekend I returned to the kitchen at <a href="http://www.therivergarden-norwich.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Rivergarden</a> in Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich. Having had a taste of the activities a week before, I was really looking forward to my evening of documenting a professional working kitchen.<br />
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Having never witnessed the happenings during a full service, can I say first of all what an amazing thing it was to watch and experience. It gave me such appreciation of the effort that goes into making good, tasty food for customers to enjoy. It will certainly make me think about how my food gets to the table in future too.<br />
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Chefs Jake Garwood and Charlie Wilson are the core of a great team during food service. They work seamlessly to create beautiful dishes, taking such care in their preparation and presentation. Watching them in detail for the first time, it is almost like they are telepathic. After working together for quite some time, they just *know* how the other does things, and it all comes together perfectly.<br />
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Each dish produced is a work of art. It was a total pleasure to watch. I also liked talking to Martyn, who kept things going by making sure all the things coming into the kitchen were cleaned again and ready to use.<br />
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I really, really enjoyed taking these photos, and I had a great time with Jake, Charlie and Martyn in the kitchen. In the restaurant the team worked tirelessly to ensure customers were satisfied with everything coming from the kitchen, and from the total lack of food scraps coming back on all the plates, the customers were indeed satisfied!<br />
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<br />Alexandra Bonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17035591669427097107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246983844594525116.post-15969949172037697582015-07-06T10:30:00.002-07:002015-07-06T11:40:15.100-07:00Scruffy 2 Fluffy, WymondhamThere's a place in Wymondham that's THE place to be - if you have four legs and a waggly tail.<br />
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I'm spending a bit of time with my great pal Ruby dog this week. I'd planned that the first of our days together would be spent giving Ruby a treat, so I booked her in for an appointment at <a href="http://www.scruffy2fluffy.co.uk/" target="_blank">Scruffy 2 Fluffy</a> in Wymondham to have a bath and a trim.<br />
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Ruby has never been to see a pet groomer before, and I was keen to make sure she saw the best. I checked out some local places, and Scruffy 2 Fluffy caught my attention - they really seemed to care about their canine clients and were quick to come back to me with answers to my questions and an appointment.<br />
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It seems this place is popular, and gets booked up fully each week. I can see why, after Ruby's morning here! We arrived after an excitable walk down Fairland Street. The salon is right next to Myhills and easy to find. Ruby cautiously approached, not knowing what to expect. Instead of taking her straight through, Sam (the owner and groomer extraordinaire) sat down and introduced herself to Ruby. Ruby was keen to check out this new and exciting person and place, and so we went through to the parlour.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexandrabone/19283277200" title="The grooming parlour by Alexandra Bone, on Flickr"><img alt="The grooming parlour" height="425" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/282/19283277200_5aae2affda_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexandrabone/18848317804" title="The bath by Alexandra Bone, on Flickr"><img alt="The bath" height="426" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/495/18848317804_ff444c8af0_b.jpg" width="640" /></a>
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The grooming space was lovely and light with a friendly atmosphere and very appropriate decoration. It was decked out to make visitors feel totally comfortable and at home. Ruby was going to like it here! As you can see, she was rather fluffy and was not appreciating it also being the hottest day of the year.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexandrabone/19284750699" title="Fluffyness by Alexandra Bone, on Flickr"><img alt="Fluffyness" height="426" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/377/19284750699_d2d6c6e8bd_b.jpg" width="640" /></a>
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Sam took some more time to make friends with Ruby, checked her medical history and then popped her in the bath. Ruby had no hesitation in jumping in, unlike bath times at home! You can see by her face how relaxed she was about the whole thing. <br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexandrabone/18850253853" title="I like you by Alexandra Bone, on Flickr"><img alt="I like you" height="426" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/469/18850253853_6557143981_b.jpg" width="640" /></a>
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On with Ruby's bath. There was a choice of 3 shampoo's and we went for the citrus one.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexandrabone/19470865475" title="B.A.T.H by Alexandra Bone, on Flickr"><img alt="B.A.T.H" height="426" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/437/19470865475_02850a661d_b.jpg" width="640" /> </a><br />
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Next for a bit of drying off and more making friends time...<br />
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Ruby was absolutely loving spending time with Sam, who is so gentle with the animals and talks to them so calmly and quietly that they ALL fall in love with her.<br />
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Then on to the grooming table. Again Ruby hopped straight up. After some brushing of the accumulation of burrs, it was time to be blow dried!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexandrabone/18850242523" title="Ruby getting a blowdry by Alexandra Bone, on Flickr"><img alt="Ruby getting a blowdry" height="426" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/351/18850242523_d4662e3de3_b.jpg" width="640" /> </a><br />
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Next up was the trim. There was A LOT of fur to come off...
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexandrabone/19283306750" title="Trimming the tail by Alexandra Bone, on Flickr"><img alt="Trimming the tail" height="426" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/539/19283306750_2a859cbe2a_b.jpg" width="640" /> </a><br />
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Then a paw trim.
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Time for a quick hug. Then nails.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexandrabone/19283276618" title="New friends by Alexandra Bone, on Flickr"><img alt="New friends" height="426" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/255/19283276618_4715c4d113_b.jpg" width="640" /></a>
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And almost there!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexandrabone/18848338084" title="Ruby looking all trim by Alexandra Bone, on Flickr"><img alt="Ruby looking all trim" height="426" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/525/18848338084_977332b2fa_b.jpg" width="640" /></a>
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Just the finishing touch of tooth gel and paw balm left.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexandrabone/18850212583" title="Paw balm by Alexandra Bone, on Flickr"><img alt="Paw balm" height="426" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/524/18850212583_74b8a91b2f_b.jpg" width="640" /></a>
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And at the end, one super happy little dog!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexandrabone/19283278830" title="All done by Alexandra Bone, on Flickr"><img alt="All done" height="426" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3859/19283278830_91e4c9e2c4_b.jpg" width="640" /></a>
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She hasn't stopped skipping around the garden since. She feels so much better. I think that's a smile.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexandrabone/19470817785" title="Ruby by Alexandra Bone, on Flickr"><img alt="Ruby" height="426" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/346/19470817785_63d866e3c0_b.jpg" width="640" /> </a><br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexandrabone/19283268410" title="Ruby by Alexandra Bone, on Flickr"><img alt="Ruby" height="426" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/338/19283268410_8dc0f85181_b.jpg" width="640" /></a>
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You can find Sam at Scruffy2Fluffy online at: <a href="http://www.scruffy2fluffy.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.scruffy2fluffy.co.uk/</a><br />
and also on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Scruffy-2-Fluffy-Pet-Grooming/556525624428784" target="_blank">Facebook </a><br />
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If you'd like your pet to have the Scruffy2Fluffy experience then make sure you book in advance, as Sam's reputation is spreading - people have said to me how much their dogs love going to see her. We will definitely be returning...<br />
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See the full set of photos <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexandrabone/sets/72157655117948749" target="_blank">here. </a>Alexandra Bonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17035591669427097107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246983844594525116.post-59654140539375255952015-05-31T13:58:00.000-07:002015-06-03T11:09:44.371-07:00Products with a ZAP! POW! BAM!I've just finished doing some product shots for <a href="http://shop.lufflystuff.co.uk/">Luffly Stuff</a>.<br />
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These fantastic comic style cushions are great fun, and perfect for the Superhero in your life.<br />
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You can find them online on the Luffly Stuff <a href="http://shop.lufflystuff.co.uk/">website</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LufflyStuffUK">Etsy,</a> and you can keep track of all the latest creations via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lufflystuff">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/lufflystuff">Twitter</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Last week I
attended one of <a href="http://www.marklawrencetraining.co.uk/" target="_blank">Mark Lawrence</a>’s legendary Play Days, to have some fun with
fellow photographers, and our models for the day <a href="http://www.purpleport.com/portfolio/hollieday96">Hollie Day</a> and <a href="http://www.lindseyann.co.uk/" target="_blank">Lindsey Ann</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Mark had
been pestered for some time to come over to Norfolk by some of the
photographers in the group, and I’m grateful to them for persuading him so I
could come along and play too! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Our venue
for the day was the <a href="http://www.roundwood-norwich.co.uk/" target="_blank">Roundwood Conference Centre</a> in Taverham, and the room was
perfect for the huge amount of kit Mark turned up with. After a quick
explanation of all the different set ups, we were free to experiment to our
hearts content. Mark was on hand to explain anything we needed to know and
offer advice whenever necessary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We had the
opportunity to try out four lighting options, and lots of the different
<a href="http://www.lastolite.co.uk/" target="_blank">Lastolite</a> backdrops. Playing with a mixture of different studio set ups, going outside
on location, and the addition of an industrial smoke machine made for some great
images on the day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I really enjoyed
playing with the <a href="http://www.theflashcentre.com/elinchrom_elc_pro_hd_500_head.html?category_id=862" target="_blank">Elinchrom ELC 500 </a>Strobe heads, set up in strobe mode to get
some really interesting photos. I had fun using these with Hollie, coming up
with some ideas to try out and it totally sparked my creative side again. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><a href="http://www.lindseyann.co.uk/" target="_blank">Lindsey</a> was
also a great model for the day and was really patient with all the
photographers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It was also
really nice getting to spend a bit of time with some fellow photographers,
trying out ideas and getting to know each other in a really relaxed atmosphere.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Many thanks
to Mark for coming over to Norfolk and to all of the others on the day for
making it such fun. Rumour has it, Mark is going to be returning soon and I
thoroughly recommend attending one of his events. Thanks also to the models for the day, links to all are below.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.marklawrencetraining.co.uk/index.html"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.marklawrencetraining.co.uk/index.html</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.purpleport.com/portfolio/hollieday96"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.purpleport.com/portfolio/<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">hollieday</span>96</span></a><cite><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; font-style: normal; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></cite></div>
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Alexandra Bonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17035591669427097107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246983844594525116.post-29814990650151374862015-05-12T14:45:00.000-07:002015-05-12T14:49:25.732-07:00If you go down to the woods today...Over the weekend I decided to make the most of the sunshine and the changing seasons and ventured out to see the wonderful spectacle that is bluebells in bloom.<br />
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I really enjoy the different plants that appear with the seasons of the year, and after seeing the arrival of the snowdrops, then daffodils, I was looking forward to the appearance of bluebells - they certainly didn't disappoint!<br />
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I often think about how very lucky we are in Norfolk to have such a diverse range of landscapes and wildlife habitats to enjoy. I was very fortunate to have access to this private woodland over the weekend, and even more fortunate to have the company of two very special little people!<br />
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Spending time with the little people is very important. We like talking about all the plants and animals, and generally just having some fun and giggles.<br />
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There is always a small moment for contemplation too, and appreciating the REALLY little things in life (bluebells).<br />
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A lovely day was had by all.<br />
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If you would like photos of the small people in your life, or even the grown up ones, please do <a href="mailto:alexandrabone@googlemail.com" target="_blank">get in touch</a>. Alexandra Bonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17035591669427097107noreply@blogger.com3