Saturday, 4 July 2026

River Exe (May 2026)

I took the following series of photographs mainly around Starcross on the River Exe. I was particularly intrigued by the number of abandoned or wrecked boats. Some were sunk into the riverbed while others stood on sandbanks, waiting for the tide to return. 



























Wednesday, 1 July 2026

Haldon Belvedere (April 2026)

April’s photography finished with a chance visit to the white tower or Haldon Belvedere, a grade ii-listed folly sitting high on the Haldon Hills. Built in 1788 it offers spectacular panoramic views of Dartmoor, Exeter and the River Exe but I particularly liked the view of the castle from the entrance path framed by the trees: