Ekphrasis

'They have ransacked my very soul, stripping tiles off my roof and leaving me bare. Weather affects me so much more in my old age. It seems that the reason I was originally built-as a simple stable, is just not good enough for these people. As they continue to strip me to my bare skeletal structure, they discover buried memories and old Victorian items. It is amazing how far the medical world has evolved from 'Clarkes Miraculous Salve'. They have also discovered an item from my original purpose- a horse shoe. In fact I can still hear the 'Clip-clop' of the horses as they trotted in to my structure to rest and feed. I recently saw this family hanging bunting and raising glasses to the Diamond Jubilee. This made me feel extremely old as I remember Queen Victoria's Jubilee. Hopefully soon they will do their job as builders and, well actually build rather than strip me bare. Soon I will be repaired and prepared for another century of memories to come.'

This is the ekphrasistic point of view of our Outhouse House in our back garden, it is currently being renovated.

What the Diamond Jubilee represents for me

I feel that the Diamond Jubilee represents much more than just the Queen's reign. I took this action shot because I wanted to depict someone just 'going for it'. I really like the way his whole body is poised for action and he is using his left arm as a natural instinctive balance. At our very best, this country has always been up to a challenge, even if we do not win every time. It's something that my Nan and Grandma talk about and they are really obsessed with the whole Diamond Jubilee celebrations. That we are proud to be part of Britain and wear its colours. That we are determined to make the best of every situation. So I think the Jubilee is not just a celebration of  reign it is also a celebration of sportsmanship, pride and our development as a country.

The Jubilee Spirit