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In the calm before the storm

February 13, 2016

It was back to Tibbetts at the beginning of February and instead of the hoped-for snow, the weather was mild and damp. While storm Imogen was still clearing her throat and hitching up her skirts out in the mid-atlantic, we went for a mini yomp north of the three quarter wall in the calm before […]

Swallows, seals and sex mad sheep (Another Tibbetts tale)

November 3, 2015

It’s always a treat to stay on Lundy and, if you look through previous posts on this blog you will see that each trip has it’s own character & themes – shaped by the weather, travelling companions and random occurrences. This trip was hastily planned after an unexpected quiet spell at work, a quick lunchtime […]

The view belongs to everyone

September 6, 2015

Love these dreamy pix taken on a clear evening with the long tom (600mm f4 IS) from the top of Exmoor, mostly hand held. Some views are over 50 miles away, the Brecon Becons, Llantwit Major and The Old Light on Lundy. Definatly worth a click to see if you can see see see. Thanks […]

Return to Tibbetts

February 4, 2015

This time in deepest mid-winter. Wind, cold, wind, showers, wind and wind produce these spectacular glimpses of wild and wonderful visas. Good times, with good friends at Tibbetts, January 2015. Click on the picture to make it bigture. Dedicated to Keith Oddy, who died the day before we flew out to Lundy, and whose life […]

Equinox Sunset

September 24, 2014

One photo every week in Autumn. Starting today at the Autumn equinox. It is often unclear when one season ends an another begins. This assignment will map the map the transition from the most fabulous summer in recent memory to deepest winter, here in North Devon. Undoubtedly there will be photos of mists, moss and […]

One night in June (Projeck)

July 4, 2014

Last year I took a photo every day in June and called it the June Projeck (https://esterspears.com/2013/06/01/june-project/) . This year I took 100 photos on one magical night.. The sunset over two of my favourite places; Lundy island & Morte Point, then the moonrise over my street at home & then moonset over Baggy point […]

Lundy Projeck

March 10, 2014

Industrial decay on an isolated rock Click on them Canon 5D mk3 w/ 24-70 f2.8 L ll

Tribbles, Tipples & Tibbetts

March 10, 2014

Just the most wonderful, isolated and remote place to stay: Those were some views of Tibbetts and these are some views from Tibbetts: Lastly this is the Tibbetts pigmy shrew (Photo taken in near darkness): Clickety click to make it sick Canon cameras and lenses….

Five go mad at Tibbetts

March 9, 2014

Winter this time, helicopter ride, no light but fabulous time spent with good friends. Click on the pic to make it magical Canon 5D mk3 w/ 24-70mm f2.8 ll, 70-300mm L IS & 15mm fisheye

Deer on the doorstep at Tibbetts

April 7, 2013

In this modern world the pursuit of happiness is mandatory for contemporary humans. The elusive chase for an antidote to sadness leads us to consume and consume, even when we know insane that is. The old admiralty lookout and signalling station (know as Tibbetts) on Lundy; is a remote granite building, sitting in splendid isolation, […]