Proper Job Pictures-Life Through A Cornish Lens

Praa Sands

2011-04-11T09:58:00.001+01:00

It's been far too long since I last posted, life takes over sometimes and you forget the things you enjoy. Then you take an impromptu afternoon walk and nature gives you a gentle reminder.

Godrevy Rollers

2009-12-09T13:40:00.000Z

I took my dog for a walk this morning and this is what we saw!!

Distant view of St Michaels's Mount

2009-11-26T21:35:00.001Z

And this is what i was there to photograph....*smiles*

Hardy Cornishmen At Sea

2009-11-26T21:32:00.000Z

Was down your way Keith when i spotted these two!!

I shouted out that they were either brave or mad....they shouted back "Mad"!...*chuckle*

Porteath Harbour Wall

2009-11-23T09:23:00.001Z

A calmer day at Portreath

Portreath Surfer

2009-11-23T09:21:00.000Z

Just there.....!

Portreath-Spot the Surfer

2009-11-23T09:15:00.000Z

There is one.......honest!!.....*chuckle*

End of an Era

2009-11-19T09:38:00.002Z

I took this photo in September, I don't know why, only that i've always liked this building. It's part of a large group of buildings that have laid derilict for some years now that were formally owned by the Holman Bros. (Cornish Mining engineering company for those that don't know...*smile*)

To me it epitomises an era when Cornwall was at the forefront of its mining hayday and world renowned for it's technolgy and expertise. Twas once said, "Show me any mine in the world and i'll show you a Cornishman mining there".

Sadly whilst walking to work yesterday, i saw a demolition company in the compound and the roofs you see here are no more and i know that the rest of the buildings will be following suit. Change will always happen and is to be embracred, but somehow i know that coming home that way will never be the same!

An Apology

2009-11-15T19:27:00.002Z

Sorry that there have not been any posts for a while, but due to sickness and work i've struggled to get out and about.

Normal service will resume very soon....*chuckles*

Thanks for being patient...*smile*

Prussia Cove

2009-10-27T12:28:00.002Z

A beautiful part of the coastline that we walked along a week or so ago.

Heligan Gardens

2009-10-14T10:49:00.004+01:00

The Lost Gardens of Heligan, near Mevagissey are typical of the nineteenth century, having what's described as a Gardenesque style, with areas of different character and in different design styles.
The gardens were created by members of the Cornish Tremayne family, over a period from the mid-18th century up to the beginning of the 20th century. They were neglected after the First World War, but restored in the 1990's.

They are varied and beautiful, just be careful who you wake in the woods.............!

(P.S. I took these a while ago on an older camera, but the quality looks suprisingly ok in comparison to my new one...*chuckles*)

Slippery Customer

2009-10-06T14:20:00.002+01:00

A slow worm that we saw near the end of our walk. Quite the slippery customer...hehe...*chuckles*

Mushrooms for Mel

2009-10-06T14:14:00.001+01:00

A litle birdie told me that you like mushrooms Mel, we saw some whilst walking in the woods, so here they are, just for you.....*smiles*

Cardinham Woods

2009-10-06T14:08:00.001+01:00

Cardinham is a beautiful mixed woodland where you have choice of waymarked trails will take you deep into the woods to discover stunning viewpoints and a multitude of wildlife.

Rocks and Things

2009-10-05T10:04:00.001+01:00

It's amazing the things you can see or imagine when looking at stones and rocks. These were all taken on top of Carn Brea.

Carn Brea Monument

2009-10-01T14:45:00.001+01:00

Along with the castle i've previously posted about, this is the monument that sits on top of Carn Brea and is without doubt visible from miles away.

The joys of looking up!

2009-09-30T14:21:00.001+01:00

The Sky

2009-09-30T13:56:00.000+01:00

Okay okay....i know i can't really claim the whole of the sky to be Cornish, but i did take these shots of the sky over Cornwall...*chuckles*

Carn Brea Castle and Monument

2009-09-27T16:40:00.006+01:00

Carn Brea is a hilltop situated between the towns of Redruth and Camborne and has seen various human settlement over the years.

Carn Brea castle and a nineteenth century monument to Lord Francis Basset, Lord de Dunstanville, stand on top of the hill.

Carn Brea had a Neolithic settlement between 3700 and 3400 BC and the site was re-occupied in the Iron Age.

The Castle itself can be traced back to 1379 and was built by the Bassett family and is inside the ramparts of the Iron Age hillfort.

The views from the hill are fantastic and you can see far and wide across the North coast and inland.

The Carn (cornish for hill) is reasonably high and whenever we go away, it is one of the first things you see as you get closer to home and i always find it a welcoming site.

The castle is now a restaurant, owned by the Sawahla family serving a fine selection of Jordanian style food.

I took Rose there last week for here birthday as a suprise and we had a fantastic evening...*smiles*

Hayle Towans

2009-09-24T23:06:00.001+01:00

Hayle Sands is a beautiful three mile sandy beach that stretches from the Hayle Estuary to Gwithian Towans and Godrevy Point. The lower half is close to the town of Hayle and comprises different sections of beach known as Hayle Towans, Black Cliff and Mexico Towans

Restormel Castle

2009-09-24T10:08:00.001+01:00

Restormel Castle is situated on the River Fowey near Lostwithiel.It is one of the four Norman castles of Cornwall, the others being Launceston, Tintagel and Trematon.

It was built in 1100 in the typical motte and bailey style and is a perfect example of military architecture of its period, and one of the finest in England. The castle belonged to the Cardinhams in the 12th century, until Andrew de Cardinham's daughter married Thomas de Tracey, who owned the castle until 1264, after which it went to Simon de Montfort and to Henry III's brother, Richard of Cornwall. Richard died in 1271, and his son Edmund in 1300. From 1337 it became one of the 17 Antiqua maneria of the Duchy of Cornwall.
Restormel Castle is now in the care of English Heritage and is open to the public.
The castle was built behind a 17 metre moat, upon slopes which were artificially steepened. Restormel has seen action only once during its long history, when Charles I's forces drove out the Parliamentarian garrison during the Civil War.
In 1999 members of the Cornish Stannary Parliament removed signs from this site and other Cornish sites under the care of the English Heritage organisation, based upon the claim that the sites should properly be marked as Cornish heritage and not English. Three men later paid criminal fines in connection with these actions.
In 2007 British Archaeology magazine reported the discovery of a Roman fort near Restormel castle. A geophysical magnetometer survey was conducted by members of the Saltash Heritage.

(Referances taken from Wikipedia)

Godrevy Lighthouse

2009-09-22T12:15:00.001+01:00

The Lighthouse at Godrevy is situated just off the headland on an island. It's an inspiring sight and one that i'll post a few pictures of i'm sure.

Sunsets at Godrevy

2009-09-18T15:25:00.001+01:00

Godrevey is a beautiful headland situated on the North coast of Cornwall near the village of Gwithian. It is without doubt one of my most favourite places and has a such a wonderful view that is ever changing. There is a lighthouse on and island which i have many a picture of, which i will of course share.

What It's All About

2009-09-14T15:20:00.002+01:00

Hi there

I've always known whilst growning up that I live in a beautiful part of the the United Kingdom, that being Cornwall and i felt that I'd like to share it with the rest of the world.

I'm not a photography expert, simply a Cornishman with a camera who is proud of the County he lives in.

The pictures will be varied and hopefully show you all what a wonderful place Cornwall is. I have many favourite places and there are plenty to show you all.

I hope you enjoy looking at the pictures as much as i enjoyed being there and taking them.

Enjoy!

Please Note that the pictures in my blog are my personal property and subject to copyright law. Unauthorised publishing is strictly forbidden. (apologies to the genuine followers and friends, but i felt this comment was necessary to protect my pictures)