April 8, 2021 – Beautiful Photographs

Dan’s Thursday Doors #111

Published on April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 by Russell Smith16 Comments

Here is my meagre contribution to Dan of the No Facilities blog’s Thursday Doors challenge.

CBWC: Beginning with the Letters B or W

Published on April 8, 2021 by Russell Smith9 Comments

Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge

Becky’s Bright Square Challenge – April 8

Published on April 8, 2021April 9, 2021 by Russell Smith2 Comments

This is my entry for Becky B of Life of B’s April Bright Square Challenge. According to my photo editor, this image is equal in length and width. So why does it look (to me) as if it’s taller than wider?

Ragtag Daily Prompt: Seminal

Published on April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 by Russell Smith10 Comments

GarGar, le comte des Deux Chats put the map back on the table and closed his eyes. In his mind he could see the distribution of his troops along the river that separated him from the enemy. He knew that tomorrow’s battle would be hard fought, but he was confident of victory. As a direct result of the publication of his seminal treatise on modern warfare, His Majesty had placed him in charge of all of the kingdom’s armies. It was a heavy burden, but GarGar was confident that with the scientific application of military principles, he would meet the challenge honorably.

The next day, all went as planned. GarGar could still hear the cries of the wounded in their throes. He could smell the smoke from the cannon fire. Yes, victory was his. The enemy broke ranks and fled in confusion before his men. Yet, somehow he did not feel satisfied, nor even proud of his accomplishment. Instead he felt a nagging sense of unease, disquiet that penetrated his very soul.