Ann’s Favourite Article of the Year & Thought for 2025: No Bees = No Humans!
I’ve chosen this as my favourite article of the last year because the message is so very important. Here’s hoping the bees, as well as the rest of us,... Read more.
Sovereign Harbour – an alternative view
Clouds and water make wonderful subjects for photography, so when conditions are right there is nothing better than combining both. I just love... Read more.
Fancy some Funghi?
As autumn approaches, the countryside changes and mushrooms and funghi of all shapes and sizes can be seen decorating woods, fields and verges. They are a... Read more.
The Most Magnificent Castle Visit – Hever, Edenbridge, Kent
Despite having lived only 20 miles away from Hever Castle for the best part of 30 years, I’d never visited. Ain’t that often the way? All that was set…... Read more.
Nature’s Artistry
There is nothing more fascinating than the artwork of Nature. On my walks throughout the year I love watching the changes in flora and fauna as the seasons... Read more.
Beautiful Old Architecture of Brighton & Hove City
I was born in Brighton, and lived in Hove (actually!) until I was 13, and have always loved the old and varied architectural styles of the buildings to be found…... Read more.
Along the River from Lewes – An Easy Walk
I love walking in the countryside and photographing nature, water and skies along the way. One of my regular walks, which brings all my favourite subjects together,... Read more.
Tinkers Park Steam Rally
The Tinkers Park Steam Rally at Hadlow Down has been an annual spectacular since 1966, and once again this year the weather was good for the two-day event. Machinery... Read more.
Buxted Park on a Magical Morning
Buxted Park has always been a special place to walk for me. In spring the cuckoo can usually be heard, there are often buzzards overhead, and barn owls roost in…... Read more.
Sussex Skies Part 4 – Clouds from my Perspective by Ann Ritchie
The final part in my Sussex Skies series really doesn’t need many words. It’s all about appreciating the amazing beauty and variety in cloud formations.... Read more.
More Fabulous Sussex Skies, Part 3 by Ann Ritchie
Here are a few more of my favourite ‘cloud’ photos. I’m not interested in identifying each type of cloud, just in trying to capture their beauty... Read more.
Sussex Skies – Part 2 – Skies & Reflections, Photographs by Ann Ritchie
Amongst many other things, I love taking photos of the sky. It always presents a fascinating and ever-changing canvas. Other favourite subjects of mine are... Read more.
A Walk Around Arlington Reservoir – with lots of beautiful photos
A calm, sunny day, beautiful clouds, and fairly still water – what more could you need for taking photos? Arlington Reservoir is an ideal destination for flora... Read more.
Sussex Skies – Part 1 – Beautiful Sunset Photographs by Ann Ritchie
When I go out walking I love taking time to look around and take in everything around me, be it bugs, birds, plants, or trees. I frequently stop to take…... Read more.
A Visit to Lewes Castle with its Fascinating History and Fabulous Views
High up on its ‘Motte’ in the heart of Lewes you will find the remains of Lewes Castle presiding over the town, still proudly standing more than 950... Read more.
Out and About Among Nature’s Textures
As well as being good exercise, most of us go for walks for views, flowers, bird watching etc, and on one of my regular walks in Sussex, along the river…... Read more.
Out in the Sussex Woods Where the Trees are Alive
I adore woodland. Always have. Of course I appreciate the wild flowers that spring up this time of year. There’s nothing quite as beautiful as a carpet... Read more.
A Lovely & Varied Walk Close to Chiddingly Village
The lovely village of Chiddingly is situated in a conservation area and is an unspoilt delight. Today, come with me on one of my favourite walks that not many people…... Read more.
Incredible Engineering & a Stunning Piece of Art
I’m referring to the Ouse Valley Viaduct, also known as the Balcombe Viaduct, carrying the London-Brighton line in West Sussex. In order to carry the line... Read more.