Albert…

That’s Victoria’s husband, surveying the Albert Pier which is of course named for him. Strangely the Victoria Pier is always known as the Crown Pier. They both paid an unexpected and unannounced visit to the island. A spur of the moment decision of Victoria’s when they were cruising around the Isle of Wight in their yacht.

It’s not easy to tell my iPhone that I want an exaggerated high key photograph. Apple prefer perfection which normally helps my blip pics no end;-)

My saying today is ‘A fly in the ointment’.
The phrase "a fly in the ointment" originates from the Bible, specifically the Book of Ecclesiastes (10:1), which states, "Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour". The saying refers to a small flaw or annoyance that spoils something otherwise good or valuable, much like a dead fly would ruin a precious ointment or perfume. 
Meaning:
The verse compares a minor act of folly or a single flaw to a dead fly, which can completely spoil a valuable ointment or perfume. 
Evolution of the Idiom
Literal vs. Figurative:
The literal image of a dead fly spoiling a medicinal or scented ointment was powerful enough to become a lasting idiom. 
Modern Usage:
The expression, meaning a small defect that spoils something desirable, has been in use for centuries. For example, a beautiful vacation could be the "fly in the ointment" if a loved one who is always complaining has to join. 
In essence, the idiom, stemming from a biblical proverb, conveys how a tiny imperfection can diminish the whole.