Tag Archives: GST

Friday Flappers – the Neck of It!

Posted on 31/05/2019 by aj vosse

Swans… greedy they can be. We often stop at this particular spot – especially for two of the grand-kids. I’ve corrupted them… they believe these big white birds are “big white ducks”. However, the kids like feeding the ducks, so… … Continue reading →

Posted in Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, The Birds and the Bees, Walking | Tagged #bird watching, #life... haha..., #swan, #tongue in cheek 😈, #white, #wildlife photography, ducks, food, GDN, GST, junk food | 8 Comments

Seaside Saturday – A Long, Long Time Ago…

Posted on 11/05/2019 by aj vosse

Once upon a time… a long, long time ago, in a land far, far away… no, just down the road… there lived a happy family. They were happy because spring was in the air… and they could play on the … Continue reading →

Posted in #Arklow, #Co Wicklow, #Ireland, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, Reflections, Seasons, Travel, Walking | Tagged #Arklow, #beach, #beauty, #blue, #fun, #humour, #sea, #Seaside Saturday, #short story 📚, #sky, #spring, #story 📖, #tongue in cheek 😈, #wave, #weather, GDN, GST, seascape, The Cove, water | 4 Comments

Seaside Saturday – Lonely…

Posted on 30/03/2019 by aj vosse

This lil fella cuts a lonely figure on the deserted beach. We’d been down there for a short while… not long enough for him… so, he turned his back on us and headed toward the water. No, don’t worry… he … Continue reading →

Posted in Family & Life | Tagged #beach, #Seaside Saturday, GST | 10 Comments

Seaside Saturday – Them Stones!

Posted on 16/02/2019 by aj vosse

Do all little boys like throwing stones?? No… don’t even bother giving it much thought… there will never be a definitive answer… seems toxic masculinity is hardwired from birth! You try telling this little lad that throwing stones is not … Continue reading →

Posted in Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, Walking | Tagged #abstract, #beach, #fun, #GLW, #humour, #Irish Sea, #life... haha..., #outdoors 🔥⛺😎, #quirky, #sea, #Seaside Saturday, #tongue in cheek 😈, facts, GDN, GST, opinion | 7 Comments

Friday Flutters – Hopping Ducks!

Posted on 02/11/2018 by aj vosse

When we do the school run with the two littlest grandchildren, we often stop at the duck pond – the very littlest lad insists that we see and feed the ducks. Swans are big ducks… mallards are just ducks… crows … Continue reading →

Posted in #Arklow, #Co Wicklow, Family & Life, Photography, The Birds and the Bees | Tagged #Friday Fact, #GLW, #happy snapper, #swan, #wildlife photography, crows, ducks, GST, Mallard, seagull | 7 Comments

Friday Feathers – Wild Boy and the Big Ducks!

Posted on 28/09/2018 by aj vosse

This little fella doesn’t bat an eyelid when confronted by the big ducks! Fortunately these birds are very used to little people and aren’t at all aggressive. Now… just in case you’re thinking to yourself… doesn’t that fellow know those … Continue reading →

Posted in #Arklow, Family & Life, Photography, The Birds and the Bees | Tagged #action, #bird watching, #birds, #Friday Fact, #humour, #Irish wildlife, #outdoors 🔥⛺😎, #swan, ducks, GST | 3 Comments

Lens-Artists — Small is Beautiful

Posted on 19/09/2018 by aj vosse

Small… yes, it is beautiful! When you get down on your knees and do a macro of a mushroom or snail… or a Small Blue butterfly… then you understand the value of small being beautiful! Small Blues are Ireland’s smallest … Continue reading →

Posted in #Arklow, #Co Wicklow, #Ireland, Family & Life, Local Curiosity, Local Places, Photography, The Birds and the Bees, Walking | Tagged #beach, #beauty, #butterflies, #challenge, #fun, #Hanging Rock Beach 🏖🌊, #lens, #macro mode, #sea, #storyteller 💬😎, GDL, GDM, GSA, GSK, GST, Lens-Artists, Nellie, Small Blue, water | 8 Comments

Cheeky the Goose Herder!

Posted on 08/12/2017 by aj vosse

This lil fella has no fear! His sister almost had a hissy-fit at the sight of the approaching geese but Mr Cheeky… he was after them in a flash! He’s a bold lad, no fear and properly cheeky! Happy Friday! … Continue reading →