My rule for living.

A person holds a book with the yellow spine titled "COFFEE FIRST" in a room with a sofa and a glass-paned door in the background.

Early morning, South Downs.

Late summer rambles at the RSPB Pulborough Brooks nature reserve.

A delicate pink water lily blooms on the surface of a pond surrounded by green lily pads.

Nice image from Hamburg a few weeks back.

A corridor is formed by a curved brick wall with vertical white beams casting long shadows on the ground.

So London it hurts.

A black door with a decorative ivy arch is set in a brick wall, next to a parking sign and a traditional wall lamp.

Another commute begins.

A sunlit scene at Hassocks Station in Sussex, with the rising sun shining through lush greenery and trees, near parked vehicles.

Night beach.

A rocky shoreline stretches towards a dark, cloudy sky with waves visible in the distance.

A first experiment with Halide’s Process Zero while shooting with my iPhone.

An image of Northampton Square features tall trees, a building in the background, and a gazebo surrounded by greenery.

The beach huts on Littlehampton beach this morning turned out to be a real photographic gift, as did an unexpectedly shaped café.

I must do more random photography like this.

More images here.

A row of colorful beach huts with green and yellow doors stands on a pebble-covered shore under a partly cloudy sky.Bright yellow beach huts are situated near a modern building with people and dogs walking nearby.

Cheeky coffee and bap at Edge by the Sea after dropping my youngest at a Brownies day.

A small table in a cafe is set with a book, an empty plate with utensils, a coffee cup, and condiment bottles, with a chair and cushion nearby.

Survived the first day of lecturing this academic year. Just 9½ weeks to go…

A hallway in City St George’s with rows of lockers and a glass-paneled wooden door leading to another area.

Abandoned shoe on the beach.

A worn-out white and peach Nike sneaker lies in the grass.

Another day, another pub. 🍺

A pub with a sign that reads "Welcome to The Kings Head at Staplehurst" is beneath a string of bulb lights against a partly cloudy sky.

Morning from a Kentish pub.

A weathered wooden window beside a colorful hanging basket filled with red and yellow flowers.A lush cluster of vibrant pink and orange flowers is growing against a brick wall, illuminated by sunlight.A rustic pub with brick and wooden elements is shown under a clear blue sky, surrounded by trees and a paved walkway.

Here’s a secret: Fritz Kola is one of the main reasons I love going to Hamburg…

Several bottles of Fritz-Kola are displayed behind a glass surface.

Liking the aesthetic of this coffee shop.

A woven rattan light fixture is hanging from the ceiling, surrounded by a ceiling fan, dried plants, and pastel-colored mugs on a shelf.Two woven pendant lights hang from a ceiling beside a potted plant, with natural light coming through nearby windows.

Saying goodbye to Hamburg again. Great trip this year, even if BA seemed reluctant to actually fly any of us home…

Hamburg airport terminal is bathed in sunlight with several parked airplanes and luggage carts on the tarmac.

Lovely autumnal moment in the churchyard.

A historic-looking lamppost stands in a sunlit, tree-filled cemetery with old gravestones in Shoreham-by-Sea.

Yup. Definitely autumnal.

A yellow leaf and small sprout rest on a car windshield with a rainy car park visible.

Back to the early morning swimming lessons. The summer holidays are truly done.

Three people, two wearing Dryrobes and swim hats, walk towards a green building with a sign that reads "Welcome to Lancing College."