Strange creature encountered on a Norfolk beach.

St John’s Point panorama, originally uploaded by jjn1.

St John’s Point, Co. Donegal, one day last week. Larger size better.

Ivory towers in late afternoon light, originally uploaded by jjn1.

Having written the heading I suddenly wondered where the term “ivory towers” comes from. Wikipedia says it has a Biblical origin (from the Song of Solomon) but,

From the 19th century it has been used to designate a world or atmosphere where intellectuals engage in pursuits that are disconnected from the practical concerns of everyday life. As such, it usually carries pejorative connotations of a willful disconnect from the everyday world; esoteric, over-specialized, or even useless research; and academic elitism, if not outright condescension. In American English usage it is also used as shorthand for academia or the university, particularly departments of the humanities.

The snot-green sea, originally uploaded by jjn1.

West Cork, Saturday last.

Last Post, originally uploaded by jjn1.

Glandore, Co Cork.

Anger management, originally uploaded by jjn1.

Seen in Killybegs, Co. Donegal, this afternoon. Note the sunny weather.

Snowdrops, originally uploaded by jjn1.

Snowdrops on the bank of the lake late this afternoon.