“Boss Hog” is Here! 😀

October 31, 2026 by Steve in Blind Photographer, Blind Sightseers, iPhoneography, iReminisce and tagged Blind Artist, Blind Blogger, Blind Life, Blind Photographer, Blind Photography, Blind Sightseers, Blindman, Photo Challenge | 1 Comment

A close-up photograph of Boss Hog, a quirky garden hedgehog sculpture made from rusty brown metal, standing on a stone patio in the garden. He has an elongated pointed face, a shiny dark eye, four little metal feet and an impressive covering of long, jagged metal spikes forming his prickly back. Green grass and garden foliage provide the background as he settles into his new home.

Hi Friends.

Well, some things in life are simply too good to leave behind… and apparently, Boss Hog is one of them! If you read our recent Saturday post, Attack of the Mega Pickles, you’ll remember our little trip to Old Moat Garden Centre, where we spotted this rather unusual character. Sarah gave him a few appreciative “oooo’s”, we took a photograph, had a good look, and then… walked away without buying him! Big mistake! Fast forward six days, and guess who was still on Sarah’s mind? Yep, Boss Hog! So this morning we returned to the garden centre, and this time there was no escaping it. Sarah brought him home, and he’s now officially found his place in our garden.

Just look at him! A rather magnificent, rusty, spiky little hedgehog with a face full of character. He’s certainly not short of prickles, and I suspect he’ll be keeping the garden visitors on their toes! I think we can safely say he’s already made himself at home. Welcome to the family, Boss Hog! Just remember, around here, Sarah is the boss… even if you’ve got more spikes! 😂

Friday Flowers: RHS Garden Wisley 🌻 ☀️ 🌻

August 28, 2026 by Steve in Blind Photographer, Blind Sightseers, iPhoneography, iReminisce and tagged Blind Artist, Blind Blogger, Blind Life, Blind Photographer, Blind Photography, Blind Sightseers, Blindman, Photo Challenge | Leave a comment

A blonde bombshell called Sarah smiling in sunglasses and a beige utility dress stands on a wooden wooden-latticed bridge. Behind her lies a long pond filled with green lily pads, flanked by lush botanical garden landscaping under a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds. A sign reading "Rock Garden" sits on the left path.

Hi Friends.

As part of our joint birthday gift (in April) from our friend Shivani, Sarah and I were given complimentary tickets to RHS Garden Wisley, so we decided to go today…And what a day we picked! The sun stayed out for us, and the flowers were absolutely stunning.

The flowers were beautiful, but honestly, they still weren’t as beautiful as my lovely wife Sarah. ❤️

A vibrant, dense cluster of bright yellow black-eyed Susan flowers (Rudbeckia) in full bloom, featuring prominent dark brown center cones and lush green foliage in the background.

A blonde woman in sunglasses, a beige short-sleeve outfit, and pink sneakers kneels beside colorful rows of yellow, orange, and red celosia flowers (Celosia argentea) in a garden display.

Alt Text: A blonde woman in sunglasses, a beige utility dress, and pink sneakers walks down a stone path inside a large glass greenhouse filled with vibrant green, climbing vines and potted plants under a sunny blue sky.

Alt Text: A low-angle shot looking up into the leafy branches of a smoke bush (Cotinus) bearing large, fluffy plumes of smoky pink and tan flowers, set against a bright blue sky filled with white clouds.

Alt Text: A close-up view of dried, spiky cardoon or globe artichoke flower heads with scaly, artichoke-like bracts and tufted tops, standing in a garden under a partially cloudy blue sky.

Alt Text: A wide-angle view of a formal garden featuring a square stone lily pond in the foreground reflecting a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds. In the background, a long canal-style reflection pool stretches toward a brick pavilion, surrounded by manicured lawns, stone pathways, and lush green hedges.

Red 25 de Abril suspension bridge & Christ The King Statue

July 28, 2026 by Steve in Blind Photographer, Blind Sightseers, iPhoneography, iReminisce and tagged Blind Artist, Blind Blogger, Blind Life, Blind Photographer, Blind Photography, Blind Sightseers, Blindman, Photo Challenge | 3 Comments

Taken from the private balcony of our cabin aboard the P&O Ventura as we slowly pulled away from Lisbon at the end of the day, this photograph captures one of the city's most iconic views. Dominating the right-hand side of the image is the striking red 25 de Abril suspension bridge, its elegant steel towers and countless suspension cables stretching gracefully across the River Tagus before disappearing beyond the edge of the frame. To the left, standing proudly on the opposite hillside, is the impressive Christ the King (Cristo Rei) monument, its outstretched arms overlooking Lisbon from its tall concrete pedestal. The green hills beneath the statue are broken by pale limestone cliffs that tumble down towards the calm water, while a small sailing yacht drifts quietly beneath the bridge, emphasising the immense scale of the engineering above. Overhead, a dramatic sky filled with thick grey clouds is broken by patches of brilliant blue, allowing shafts of soft evening light to illuminate parts of the landscape. The still water reflects the muted colours of the sky, creating a peaceful atmosphere as the Ventura begins its journey away from port. It was a wonderful moment to photograph from the comfort of our balcony cabin, offering a unique perspective that few viewpoints ashore could match.

One of the great joys of cruising is that sometimes the best photographs are taken without ever leaving the ship. This image was captured from the balcony of our cabin aboard the P&O Ventura (June 2026) as we gently pulled away from Lisbon at the end of the day. Watching the magnificent 25 de Abril Bridge slide past, with the iconic Christ the King statue standing watch over the city beneath a dramatic evening sky, made for an unforgettable farewell to Portugal’s capital. It really was one of those moments where the balcony became the perfect photography platform.

Reflection

August 21, 2025 by Steve in Blind Photographer, Blind Sightseers, iPhoneography, iReminisce and tagged Blind Artist, Blind Blogger, Blind Life, Blind Photographer, Blind Photography, Blind Sightseers, Blindman, Photo Challenge | Leave a comment

Trail Walk

August 19, 2025 by Steve in Blind Photographer, Blind Sightseers, iPhoneography, iReminisce and tagged Blind Artist, Blind Blogger, Blind Life, Blind Photographer, Blind Photography, Blind Sightseers, Blindman, Photo Challenge | 2 Comments

Top Pond

August 15, 2025 by Steve in Blind Photographer, Blind Sightseers, iPhoneography, iReminisce and tagged Blind Artist, Blind Blogger, Blind Life, Blind Photographer, Blind Photography, Blind Sightseers, Blindman, Photo Challenge | 3 Comments

Scenic view of a serene lake surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants, with a wooden railing in the foreground.

Sunbeams

August 12, 2025 by Steve in Blind Photographer, Blind Sightseers, iPhoneography, iReminisce and tagged Blind Artist, Blind Blogger, Blind Life, Blind Photographer, Blind Photography, Blind Sightseers, Blindman, Photo Challenge | Leave a comment

Weekly Photo Challenge: Liquid

May 18, 2018 by Steve in Blind Photographer, Caribbean, Florence Photos, iPhoneography, Italy, Tuscany Tour, Weekly Photo Challenge and tagged Blind Photographer, Blind Photography, Coffee, Coffee Photos, Day Tri, Holiday, Iced Coffee, iPhoneography, Photo Challenge, Weekly Photo Challenge, WPC | Leave a comment

For this “Weekly Photo Challenge” i went for the thing that popped into my head first after reading “Liquid”…..It’s got to be coffee! 😎

Sarah & i love coffee and we love trying the different tastes especially whilst on holiday! 😎

A portrait of me holding a small glass cup of Coffee

⇧ Me drinking a nice cup of coffee in Florence, Italy ⇧

Sarah drinking an iced coffee in Sharkey's Barbados

⇧ Sarah drinking a iced coffee in Sharkey’s, Barbados ⇧

Weekly Photo Challenge: Experimental

November 22, 2017 by Steve in Blind Photographer, iPhoneography, Weekly Photo Challenge and tagged Blind Photographer, Blind Photography, Experimental, iPhone camera, iPhoneography, Panorama, Photo Challenge, Weekly Photo Challenge, WPC | Leave a comment

For this weeks photo challenge “Experimental”, i thought i’d go back a year and a half when Sarah & i were being “Experimental” with the iPhone Panorama mode. I thought i’d try and look calm in the start of the shot….Then run around the back of Sarah to wave in the end of the shot! I managed it eventually, lol. 😎

on the left i'm leaning on a fence overlooking a large pond while on the right i'm waving with both arms in the air and smiling at the camera!

Weekly Photo Challenge: Temporary

November 15, 2017 by Steve in iPhoneography, Weekly Photo Challenge and tagged Ancient Olympic Games, Olympia, Olympic Games, Photo Challenge, Weekly Photo Challenge, WPC | Leave a comment

The Ancient Olympic Games Original Stone Start Line.

This trip has been such an unexpected blessing, as Sarah had another “Charcot Foot” and was in an air-cast for the last 5 months…..She removed the air-cast a few weeks ago and she’s been strengthening her leg for this cruise.

I chose this photo for this weeks photo challenge: “Temporary” as it was a temporary moment in our lives(thankfully as it was so hot) and a special memory as we didn’t think we’d ever make it as Sarah’s foot was so bad. So seeing Sarah on the start line at the ancient Olympics was fantastic! 😎

Sarah ready to run on the ancient olympic start line

More Photo Challenges

Weekly Photo Challenge: Focus

June 20, 2017 by Steve in Black & White, Blind Photographer, Nature & Wildlife, Weekly Photo Challenge and tagged Black and white, Black and White Photography, Blind Photographer, Blind Photography, Canada Goose, Daily Post, Goose, Nature Photography, Photo Challenge, The Daily Post, Weekly Photo Challenge, WPC | Leave a comment

A photo of 2 side profile head shots of Geese with the one at the back in focus and the one if front out of focus.

As ii’m registered blind, this weeks photo challenge “Focus” is very interesting as i don’t have any focus and need to use the camera’s autofocus!

I chose this photo as the lens was going crazy trying to focus on each of the birds, so in the end i pressed the shutter and got this shot! 🤣

Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Anything that Flies

June 7, 2017 by Steve in Black & White, Blind Photographer, Cee’s Black & White Challenge, Travel & Landscapes and tagged Anything that Flies, B&W Photography, Balloon Flight, Black and white, Black and White Photography, Blind Photographer, Blind Photography, Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge, Hot air balloon, Photo Challenge | 1 Comment

A few years ago for Sarah’s birthday present I booked a balloon flight as she has always wanted to go up in one. There were a lot of cancellations last minute due to poor weather but finally one weekend we got to go. The weather as you can see was not very clear, but it was amazing…..And great for “Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge”.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Heritage

May 23, 2017 by Steve in Blind Photographer, Weekly Photo Challenge and tagged Acoustic Guitar, Acoustic Worship, Blind Photographer, Blind Photography, Church Building, Koa Guitar, Photo Challenge, postaday, Taylor K22ce, Weekly Photo Challenge, WPC | Leave a comment

Sarah i playing at church

This weeks “Photo Challenge” left me with so many options i didn’t know where to start!

The photo above is one of Sarah & i’s favourites and is on our side-board. I thought…..”Heritage” – It has the church building which was built way before our time. “Heritage” – The guitar i’m playing(and not worthy of holding, never mind owning) was built by a fantastic Luthier. “Heritage” – And more important than all of this is the Holy Covenant of Marriage that glues Sarah and i together in the power of His promises!

I could go on & on…..But i’ll stop here and go and check out your posts on the challenge! 🙂

Weekly Photo Challenge: Danger!

May 4, 2017 by Steve in Blind Photographer, Caribbean, Nature & Wildlife, Travel & Landscapes, Weekly Photo Challenge and tagged Antigua, Beach Horse Riding, Caribbean, Danger!, Holiday, Horse Riding, Palm Trees, Photo Challenge, The Daily Post, Weekly Photo Challenge, Weekly Photo Challenge: Danger!, WPC | 3 Comments

A photo from on the horse looking forwards with its head in view overlooking the stunning sea and beach at St James Beach, Antigua

Sorry for being away for so long…..i’ve missed you guys!

For this weeks “Photo Challenge“, i thought i’d look back on our horse ride across the beautiful beach of St John’s Antigua. As both Sarah * i are registered Blind this was a nerve-racking trip for us. It was a brave, DANGER filled trip but we stepped up to the challenge and had one of the best days of our lives! 🤣

Click HERE to read about the whole day(with more photos).

Weekly Photo Challenge: Dance

March 22, 2016 by Steve in Blind Photographer, Caribbean, Nature & Wildlife, Transatlantic Sunset, Weekly Photo Challenge and tagged Caribbean, Daily Post, Dancing, Dolphins, Photo Challenge, postaday, Road Town, The Daily Post, Weekly Photo Challenge, WPC | 2 Comments

Sarah(on the right) in the water dancing with a Dolphin on her left

For this weeks Photo Challenge Theme: Dance…I couldn’t resist posting this lovely photo of Sarah dancing with a dolphin on our holiday to the Caribbean last year.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Enveloped

May 21, 2015 by Steve in Blind Photographer, Nature & Wildlife, Weekly Photo Challenge and tagged Blind Photographer, Blind Photography, Daily Post, Digital Photography, DSLR, Enveloped, Flower Photography, Flowers, Photo Challenge, Photo of Flowers, postaday, The Daily Post, Weekly Photo Challenge, WPC | 1 Comment

Sarah In The Background

Sarah “Enveloped” by flowers, for this weeks photo challenge. 🙂

View more of my challenges HERE.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Achievement

November 18, 2014 by Steve in Blind Photographer, iPhoneography, Weekly Photo Challenge and tagged Cake, Christmas tree, Daily Post, Digital Photography, Florence, Holidays, IOF, iPhone 4s photography, Italy, Norfolk, Outlook magazine, Photo Challenge, Photography Exhibition, postaday, Rebus Photography, RNIB, Sunset, Weekly Photo Challenge, Weekly Photography Challenge, WPC | 6 Comments

Here are 6 recent “Achievements” from Sarah & i for this weeks 📷 challenge.

#1 RNIB’s Outlook magazine cover photo

My photo being used on the Outlook CD Magazine

⇧ The CD version of Outlook Magazine with my cover photo ⇧

I’ve had another photo published as a cover photo on RNIB’s Outlook 29 magazine. I havn’t seen the print, large print or Braille covers, but i have the audio version.

#2 Norfolk Hideaways Photography Competition

4 people sat on the beach wall with a beautiful sunset around them

⇧ Sunset 4 the people ⇧

Norfolk Hideaways had a photo competition for their calendar and brochure for 2015. This is the first time i’ve ever entered my photos in a competition. They replied saying the wanted to use my photo (see “Sunset 4 the people” above) for either the front cover of their brochure and calendar! Unfortunatley i didn’t have a high enough quality image (as it was cropped from my iPhone) to use as a cover shot, but they will publish it on their website, leaflets & inside the brochure. That’s still amazing to me, as i was up against fully sighted photographers, so even to consider one of my photos is unbelievible to me!! 🙂

#3 My Florence, Italy Photographic Exhibition.

Exhibition Countdown from my blogs sidebar

⇧ Screenshot taken from Rebus photography’s sidebar ⇧

Now this still blows me away…My photography exhibition in Florence, Italy. We fly out in less than 2 weeks for the opening (my first time abroad!) and to say i’m excited is an understatement! I still can’t believe that they chose little old me to exhibit in their museum! I’ll keep you updated and take lots of photos on my travels! 🙂

#4 IOF Certificate in Fundraising

Sarah Graduation 1

⇧ Sarah receiving her hard earned Certificate! 🙂 ⇧

So proud of my lovely wife Sarah on her graduation! Despite major difficulties following her latest eye operation, she managed to earn a “distinction“.

The graduation ceremony took place from 6-9pm on Thursday 6th November at Brunei Gallery, SOAS, London, celebrating the excellence of the class of 2013/14 from the IOF Academy.

#5 The cheese burger Birthday cake for Sally

Sally about to eat her Cheese Burger Cake that Sarah made for her!

⇧ Our friend Sally enjoying the cake Sarah made for her! 🙂 ⇧

Sarah’s been baking again!! I love her creations! 🙂

#6 The 3D Christmas tree

Sarah made a Christmas Tree 3D Cake

⇧ The Christmas tree cake 1st attempt by Sarah, fantastic!! 🙂 ⇧

Sarah also made a fantastic Christmas tree cake, i hope she shares it! 🙂

Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Lines and Angles

November 14, 2014 by Steve in Black & White, Blind Photographer, Cee’s Black & White Challenge, iPhoneography, Weekly Photo Challenge and tagged Black and white, Blind Photographer, Cee’s Black & White Challenge, Cee’s Challenge, Digital Photography, Hampton Court Palace, Koa Guitar, Lines and Angles, Photo Challenge | 5 Comments

Hampton Court Palace

⇧ The Lines & Angles of Hampton Court Palace ⇧

Lizard thing lol

⇧ I love all the tiny Lines & Angles that make up this amazing creature ⇧

Koa Black White

⇧ The beautiful Lines & Angles of my Hawaiian Koa wood guitar ⇧

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Vehicle Details

November 11, 2014 by Steve in Black & White, Blind Photographer, Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge, iPhoneography, Macro Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge and tagged Cars, Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge, Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Vehicle Details, Foto Challenge, Macro, Photo Challenge, WPC | 7 Comments

⇧ Benz Badge ⇧

Mercedes Benz

⇧ Bends of a Benz ⇧

1980 s Ford Escort RS1600i

⇧ Nice wheels! ⇧

Brooklands 1

⇧ Old racing car ⇧

Brooklands 2

⇧ Old racing car 2 ⇧

Sarah car B W

⇧ Sarah’s fave car!! 🙂 ⇧

This week’s challenge is all about the Vehicle Details. This is your chance to show off those wheels, steering wheels, tail lights, headlights, motometers, hood ornaments, hoods, windows, engines, paint, etc. I want to see parts of cars and trucks. Have fun with this theme. I’m looking forward to seeing what you all come up with.

Click image above to join the challenge! 🙂

Weekly Photo Challenge: Minimalist

November 11, 2014 by Steve in Blind Photographer, Macro Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge and tagged Blind Photographer, Cup of tea, Daily Post, Digital photographu, DSLR, Liquid level indicator, Macro, Photo Challenge, postaday, RNIB, The Daily Post, Weekly Photo Challenge, WPC | 14 Comments

a liquid level indicator attached to the side of a blue cup filled up with tea

I really struggled with this weeks Photo Challenge, so i thought i’d use a minimalist photo of this little gadget that completely transformed my life shortly after losing my sight. I couldn’t even make myself a warm drink without burning myself several times! So instead i just drank Vodka as it was much easier, but this really didn’t help my dark depression (see my testimony).

Then my social worker brought me round this liquid level indicator, and it changed everything! I could finally make myself a cup of tea, and was quickly making anyone who came round drinks again, what a feeling! 🙂

Description of a liquid level indicator taken from RNIB online store…

Fill your cup with greater confidence, using RNIB’s audible and vibratory Liquid Level Indicator. Simply place it on the side of a cup and a series of audible beeps and vibrations will let you know when the liquid nears the top.

The Liquid Level Indicator will give off an intermittent beep and a series of vibrations when your cup is nearly full, followed by a faster beep and continuous vibration when it has reached its limit. There are also magnets built in, to allow easy storage on your fridge door.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Signs

October 6, 2014 by Steve in Blind Photographer, iPhoneography, Travel & Landscapes, Weekly Photo Challenge and tagged Blind Photographer, Daily Post, Day trip, Digital photographu, iPhone 4s photography, iPhone camera, iPhoneography, London, Photo Challenge, postaday, River Thames, Signs, Street signs, Walk on the water, Walking, Weekly Photo Challenge, WPC | Leave a comment

The Challenge… “This week, publish an image of a sign — from the signs you encounter on the street to more personal, less obvious signs that hold meaning for you.”

On a walk in London, alongside the river Thames, Sarah & i stumbled across a surprising Sign inviting us to “Walk on the water”.