Karl Hartwig Schütz's favorite photos

Another view along my way to school, with the ruins of St.Rules tower in the background. It's just possible to see the red roof of what was the Fisher School, now a private residence. Some things do change in St.Andrews. Through the railings it's possible to spot the long stretch of the West Sands. This bench has a marvellous view out to sea, but does not look very comfortable. It wasn't there when I attended the Fisher School in the 40s.

A house dating from 1692 located in the Scottish fishing village Anstruther, has become known for its shell decorated facade. It is a creation made by Alex Batchelor who lived in the Victorian era. He was a slater and a plasterer, who probably in the 1840s was active in this project. The locals considered Batchelor as somewhat eccentric, not in the least since he also had made a shell decorated coffin and was willing to let people take a look at it after paying some pennies. There is a story that the show included that for an extra penny he would lay down in the coffin. The shells decorating the wall include scallops, dog whelks, edible whelks, limpets and a few mussels. I think it requires some attention as there are some blank spaces, but considering the situation, on a sharp bend on a busy road, it is in remarkable condition.

SC66 - Knife, fork, or spoon In this photo it's possible to see a dining chair, a botanical print, the door to the kitchen, the 3 pronged light fitting in the ceiling, a glass for orange juice and a red splash which is part of a fresh fruit salad. The bright light is coming in from the french doors out onto the patio.

Sit down and take it easy.

The view when I walked to school as a child. I miss this view even now, 70+ years later.

Dum spiro spero, which translates to "While I breathe, I hope". At some point, it also became the motto of the town of St Andrews, Scotland, and is visible on heraldry around the town from the mid-19th century onwards.

The September equinox is the moment when the Sun appears to cross the celestial equator, heading southward. Because of differences between the calendar year and the tropical year, the September equinox may occur from September 21 to 24. The equinox may be taken to mark the end of astronomical summer and the beginning of astronomical autumn (autumnal equinox) in the Northern Hemisphere. Meteorological autumn begins on the first day of September. Earth balls have indeed been common in Ruyton XI Towns woodlands this year. Eventually, when fully mature, the top of the earthball cracks open and allows the wind and rain to disperse its precious content, its spores. These are one of the few species in the woods that will make you very ill if eaten. We in the north are now officially in autumn. We are away for a few days. Enjoy the weekend and next week.