Drums | Rebus Photography

Subject (Sarah): Sarah is positioned slightly to the right of the center frame, leaning comfortably against a rustic, light-colored wooden safety log railing. She is smiling warmly at the camera, wearing dark sunglasses, a colorful bucket hat, a fitted light-lavender zip-up jacket, light denim bottoms, and a tan cross-body bag slung across her chest. Her right hand rests on her hip, framing her pose nicely. The bright, direct sunlight illuminates her face and jacket, making her stand out clearly against the background. Background & Landscape: Mountains: Behind Sarah is a breathtaking, expansive panorama of Madeira's dramatic mountain ranges under a completely clear, deep blue sky. Depth & Detail: On the left, steep, rugged green cliffs drop down into deep valleys lined with dense forests of dark green trees. In the far distance, a continuous ridge of jagged mountain peaks stretches across the horizon. Foreground: Surrounding the wooden railing where Sarah is standing are grassy patches and dry brush, with a few small dark tree branches or trunks visible along the right edge.

Hi Blind Sightseers Friends…

Our first port of call on the cruise took us to the breathtaking island of Madeira, and our very first shore excursion out of seven adventures was certainly one to remember.

We explored the island in a 4×4 Land Rover Defender with huge knobbly tyres, built for tackling the rugged mountain roads and dramatic landscapes of Madeira. Sitting in the middle seats behind the driver, we were thrown around as we climbed higher and higher through the winding mountain tracks, but that was all part of the fun and adventure of exploring this incredible island.

Our journey took us high into the mountains above Câmara De Lobos, reaching Madeira Natural Park and one of the highest points on the island. Standing there, surrounded by towering jagged peaks, deep green valleys, and the endless blue of the Atlantic Ocean, was a truly unforgettable moment.

Here is Sarah enjoying the incredible view, taking in the warm sunshine, the peaceful mountain air, and the vast open space stretching out around us. After the excitement of the bumpy 4×4 journey, arriving at this viewpoint felt like the perfect reward.

It was the perfect way to begin our island adventures, creating another special memory to add to the Blind Sightseers journey. Sometimes the best experiences come from taking the road less travelled, embracing the adventure, and sharing those incredible moments together.

Hi Friends…

Today was the day I went out and created the ‘Dayle’s Rest Stop’ audio beacon on my Soundscape 3D audio navigation app. It’s located about half a mile away from ‘Nancy & Ken’s Crossroads’, and is in a beautiful location in the trees. 🤔

🥾 Why ‘Dayle’s rest stop bench’:

In a place like Epsom Common, with its uneven and bumpy trails, ‘Dayles’s Rest Stop Bench’ can be especially helpful for:

Sitting and regaining energy on the long and hilly paths.
Giving your legs (especially the soleus and calves) a short recovery.
A chance to stop, listen to sounds of the different varieties of birds, and the wind blowing through the trees.
And most of all…Eating a protein bar, a Sarah stupendous stack sandwich and having a much needed drink.

For this weeks ‘Weekly Photo Challenge‘, i thought i would use my acoustic Ayotte drum kit as my OBJECT & INSPIRATION!

For me, i get so inspired when i can sit among my drums, cymbals and anything else i can clamp nearby, lol… And play them loud! AAWWWW the sound of the ‘PHAT’ 24 inch bass drum is like nothing else i’ve heard, so smooth and boomy it’s like pressing your foot on the pedal of doom!! 🤣

The Ayotte Velvet is made with 8-ply sugar hardened maple shells, and i chose the biggest 24″ bass drum, 18″ & 16″ floor toms with a 13″ rack tom. 💪🏼

it’s such an amazing feeling and i even played (and bought) them on my wedding day!! ❤️