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There’s a storm coming…

There’s a storm coming…

Friday 29 August 2025

With the seasons changing at a rate of knots, there is no one better suited to keep an eye on things than photographic ace Gordon Ridgewell. “At last we have some rain and the sky has been changing,” he tells us. “As the storm went overhead, the sun was setting in the background. I managed […] Read more >

Tiger, tiger, fluttering bright…

Tiger, tiger, fluttering bright…

Tuesday 5 August 2025

You might have noticed of late an unusual splash of colour winging its way across an Essex country lane or even in your garden. If you’re wondering what it might be, photographic maestro Gordon Ridgewell can help out… “This moth was in my garden at Littlebury and is expanding its territory. The Jersey tiger is […] Read more >

Blue sky, trees and a delightful church…

Blue sky, trees and a delightful church…

Saturday 22 February 2025

You’d better believe it! Blue sky does exist and here’s the evidence from photographic champion Gordon Ridgewell. He tells us: “Holy Trinity was looking nice in the sunshine today. The detail of the trees when there are no leaves to cover them is amazing.” Read more >

Trees bon!

Trees bon!

Tuesday 19 November 2024

From lensman Gordon Ridgewell… “It’s been a nice few days with a few new images taken.” Including one of these trees at Littlebury. Enjoy.   Read more >

‘We stopped, we remembered’

‘We stopped, we remembered’

Monday 11 November 2024

“We stopped, we remembered.” Photographer Gordon Ridgewell captures folk gathering at Holy Trinity Church, Littlebury, for a Service of Remembrance with Rev Canon Chris Bishop. Read more >

Best western?

Best western?

Thursday 31 October 2024

This might be what they call a rhetorical question from lensman Gordon Ridgewell… “Who needs the northern lights when our great western light makes these lovely patterns in the sky?” Read more >

The setting sun

The setting sun

Friday 2 August 2024

Simply. Stunning. The photographic genius of Gordon Ridgewell… Read more >

Gordon’s going for gold

Gordon’s going for gold

Monday 27 May 2024

“Yesterday evening after a storm I went out chasing a rainbow. They say there’s a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but finding the end is the problem.” A reflection from photographer Gordon Ridgewell.     Read more >

Cop a load of these cyclists in Littlebury!

Cop a load of these cyclists in Littlebury!

Friday 24 May 2024

“RideLondon passed through Littlebury,” Photographer Gordon Ridgewell tells us. “And surprise, surprise, there were about a dozen police outriders briefly passing through. I hadn’t seen a policeman in years.” Read more >

Howe Wood: a bit of all-white!

Howe Wood: a bit of all-white!

Friday 3 May 2024

“It’s all white!” snaps photographer Gordon Ridgewell. “Howe Wood is looking a picture as the leaves are bursting open. What a great day!” Read more >

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