Monthly Archives: November 2009
The Saltair Pavilion
Some of you have watched with interest the DVD of ‘Carnival of Souls’ 1962 after my recent blog, and emailed to say that you enjoyed it, but wondered if I knew anything about the creepy derelict Pavilion used in the movie. The Pavilion was built in … Continue reading
Michael’s Fungi…
Michael Halfpenny’s interesting picture of fungi, struck a thought with me… The use of fungi by humans dates back to prehistory. Otzi’ the Iceman, a well preserved mummy of a 5,300 year old Neolithic man found frozen in the Austrian Alps, … Continue reading
Carnival of Souls…
Made in 1962 ‘Carnival of Souls’ was shot as a ‘B’ picture in three weeks, and since has become a huge cult film! After a fatal car accident a young woman played by Candace Hilligoss finds herself trapped between this world and … Continue reading
Night of the Demon…
“It has been written since the beginning of time, ever unto these ancient stones, that evil supernatural creatures exist in a world of darkness, and it is also said; man using the magical power of the ancient runic symbols can call … Continue reading
Hemel Hempstead.. Peaceful after Buncefield
This peaceful and tranquil scene in Hemel Hempstead Town Centre, Hertfordshire England, is in sharp contrast to the terrible disaster 4 years ago at the nearby Buncefield Oil Depot, that resulted in the evacuation of thousands of the town’s residents on the morning of Sunday the 11th … Continue reading
Michael’s Mountain…
I simply had to include a lasting shot from Michael Halfpenny’s portfolio of Kleine Scheidegg… and this time it’s his dramatic camera work taken on the snow-bound mountain side of Kleine Scheidegg.
More from Michael Halfpenny…
Michael Halfpenny continues his travels around Kleine Scheidegg with this striking contemporary picture taken at the famous Swiss ski resort.
Michael Halfpenny’s camera…
Michael halfpenny’s camera is seen here recording a striking example of Swiss architecture at Kleine Scheidegg…
Wonderful Scenery!
Another beautiful scene from around Kleine Scheidegg - pictured by the creative camera work of Michael Halfpenny.
More of Kleine Scheidegg…
Another of this week’s stunning pictures of Kleine Scheidegg Switzerland by Michael Halfpenny.