August 16, 2025August 17, 2025 Paul W. Baker

Cromer Pier – Worth Every Mile!

O yes I did, o yes! And it was just stunning. The 5+ hour drive up to Norfolk went by surprisingly quickly, although quite how I don’t know. I was stuck in traffic, held up by accidents, and crawling through the endless roadworks.

But despite all of that, I got there — and Cromer Pier did not disappoint. Ooo she is a beauty!

I initially met up with Andrew Banner, a really nice guy, a very talented vlogger on YouTube, and photographer/videographer with a great eye. More than that, he’s just a good man to chat with — especially when the conversation turns to all things photography.

*A sneak preview of Cromer – taken with the DJI Mini Pro 4*

There’s something about Cromer Pier that draws you in. The structure, the sea, the atmosphere — it all combines to create something timeless. Standing there with my camera in hand, and after talking shop with Andrew, I was reminded once again why I love these long trips so much.

Sometimes, the journey is a test of patience, but the destination makes every minute worthwhile. Cromer Pier was one of those moments — the kind that lingers long after the shutter clicks.

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July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 Paul W. Baker

Warwickshire

Yesterday I travelled some 3 hours to Warwickshire to photograph a Mill I have only heard of recently through watching vlogs of other bloggers namely Steve Stain and Martin Hajdukiewicz, both of whom are well established on YouTube and good friends.

I was expecting the trip to take between two and two and half hours but the sheer amount of traffic put pay to those expectations.

Thankfully I took the eBike on the back of the van as once there it was clear I was not going to be able to walk there. The bike did struggle to carry me towards the end of the ride and I had to get off and walk, but that was about five minutes, that walk is now felt in my painful legs.

The trip was reasonably successful but if I am honest I was hoping for better.

I was hoping to have the vlog out tomorrow, that is now not going to happen, I fell asleep, I hope to have it out on Sunday.

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 Paul W. Baker

Disappointed (14/07/25)

Very disappointed in my not managing to get out over the weekend, I had stuff ongoing last week at home (decorating) and I fell ill on Friday evening through the weekend.

Today is Monday and I have had to call in sick, something I hate doing as I feel I am letting others down but with V&D there is really no other choice.

I am planning on another trip to the Norfolk Broads in the coming weeks, if not this week? I also want to get out there and do some woodland photography, but the issue is where?

*One of the towers at Pisa – fine art style*.

I have over the past few days added many new pages and photographs to the website, which as you may know is very time consuming but I do love doing it, I love to share my photography with you all.

Anyway, it gives me today to do what I can in the remaining hours on the website and other things.

Have a great week everyone