Magpies

One for sorrow, two for joy
Three for a girl, four for a boy
Five for silver, six for gold,
Seven for a secret, never to be told.
Eight for a wish, nine for a kiss,
Ten for a time of joyous bliss

or

One for sorrow, two for mirth,
Three for a wedding, four for a birth,
Five for silver, six for gold,
Seven for a secret not to be told.
Eight for heaven, nine for hell,
And ten for the devil, his own sel'.

Black and White and Shades of Grey

There's just something special about shooting in black and white, even if it's in digital format (I can change the settings on my camera). I see little bits of the world differently, and focus more on composition, shape, texture and shadow.

Belfast City Hall, and the ferris wheel.

Trees at the base of Cavehill.

A view of the city from Cavehill.

Radiating lines on Nansen St.

The walls of Derry.

I love a webcomic that can use the term "meme" in all seriousness

bunny

(the original meme)

St. Patrick's Day

Well... so.... nearly one month later... here you are. What can I say? I've been busy with all my free time! Enjoy.