photography
We’re almost there (and there’s no need to worry about spelling)
Sunday 1 March 2026
From photographer Gordon Ridgewell… “I just stopped by the river at Great Chesterford and saw these lovely crocus, or is it crocueses or crocui? Anyway, they made me think that spring is almost here.” Read more >
Gordon the history man, Gustav Holst and a very special organ
Thursday 5 February 2026
You get more than good photographs with lensman Gordon Ridgewell – you also get a taste of history. He tells us: “I called in at The Swan in Thaxted for lunch and had a look in the church to take a few pics. On a bright cloudy day, the detail is amazing in the light […] Read more >
Getting literary in Littlebury
Tuesday 2 December 2025
“Littlebury held a Christmas tree festival to raise funds for the village’s Grade I-listed Holy Trinity Church, and is now £2,100 better off, and a good time was had by all. One tree went full circle when the book club made a tree from old books.” Read more >
The joy of crab apples
Tuesday 18 November 2025
Photographer Gordon Ridgewell aways did have an eye for colour… “I had a walk around the village today and most of the leaves are now on the ground, but this ornamental crab apple caught my eye as the sun was shining on to it. Lots of food for the blackbirds this winter…” Read more >
Autumn in Saffron Walden… there really is nothing quite like it
Tuesday 21 October 2025
It’s a beautiful time of year… “With St Mary’s Church in the distance, autumn has arrived on the common at Saffron Walden,” photographer Gordon Ridgewell tells us. Read more >
Pretty as a picture in Finchingfield
Thursday 4 September 2025
There’s no letting up in the pace from veteran photographer Gordon Ridgewell… in any sense. He tells us: “Today I went to Finchingfield for lunch with a young lady – well, young to me – and I captured this picture.” Go Gordon, go! Read more >
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…
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 >
Gordon leads us into the light
Friday 27 June 2025
“It’s that time of the year,” notes photo wizard Gordon Ridgewell. “The longest days and the most light. “Five churches close to Littlebury use the north side of the building as the main entrance and only at this time of year can one get a nice picture as the sun goes further north. “This church […] Read more >
The church returned to former glories
Thursday 19 June 2025
The Hamlet Church at Duddenhoe End dates to 1610 and is one of just two thatched churches in Essex. In the 1990s it was in poor state of repair, but thankfully extensive renovation has brought it back to the delightful building it is today – as shown in Gordon Ridgewell’s fine photograph. It is one […] Read more >