A Moment in Time

A Colder Climate....

2012-01-15T07:33:00.000Z

Our winter,

in the South West region of the UK,

has been exceptionally mild,

until the chill started to set

in during the latter part of last week.

Saturday,

we certainly woke up to a 'white' looking start.

No, not snow,

but a very icy frost.....

out came the woollies, hats, scraves & gloves.

The coldness of the weather,

not only a shock to the system for us humans,

but a shock to the plant life aswell.

Definitley a time to wrap up warm

Early, but not alone.....

2012-01-09T21:10:00.000Z

With the return of work last week,

after the Christmas & New Year break,

the reality of the early starts in the mornings,

started to set in,

eventhough the weekend break!

The chance of a later sleep in but no!

Needless to say,

awake exceptionaly early!

So early,

enough time to see the early moring sun!

Firstly,

the cleaning of the car, heck, it's Sunday!

then proceeding to the local town's park.

Although the odd person walking through,

some with their Sunday newspapers,

in the background,

the ringing of nearby church bells,

the walk,

a tranquil haven,

with the sun rising for the coming day.

The majority of the time,

I was left to soak in the

quietness of my surroundings.

But,

the activities of a squirrel,

made me realise I wasn't the only one,

to enjoy this tranquility.

This was also confirmed by the activity on the stream,

running at the side of the park,

a hive of activity with various species of duck & swan.

A quiet moment to the start of the day,

but definitely not alone....!!!

Resting. . . . .

2012-01-01T18:57:00.001Z

While in Dartmouth last Wednesday,

I couldn't resist taking this photo,

of a slumped bike & upturned boat,

attached to an old fashioned lamp post.

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With a late night,

seeing the New Year in with neighbours & friends,

all I wanted to do,

particularly in the afternoon on New Year's Day,

was to be slouched on a comfy sofa.

Resting!

While relaxing,

I reviewed my final photos,

taken on New Year's Eve of 2011!

The photos,

above & below,

were taken from Burrow Mump,

Somerset Levels,

just as the sun was lowering.

Although Burrow Mump monument

stood on the top of the hill in solitude,

the fields below were flooded from recent weather

As the sun finally settles on New Year's Eve,

there's not only thought of a new day to arrive, but also a new year!

~ ~ ~ ~

Really look forward to photographying aspects

of the various seasons once again.

Happy New Year

2012-01-01T09:04:00.000Z

Wishing all family & friends

all the best for 2012!

Let's hope it's a positive & memorable one!

Venturing Out

2011-12-29T22:21:00.003Z

With a kind invitation & a visit from my cousin,

we ventured to the South Devon coastline,

heading for Dartmouth.

Wonderful to just take the time

to gaze at the boat activity,

from vehicle ferries to small vessels,

although much quieter

compared to the summer months.

With a walk out of the main town,

we headed towards the entrance

of the River Dart,

emerging into the wide open

expanse of sea

The entrance was also the location

for the Dartmouth Castle,

not over big,

but closed due to the seasonal holidays.

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As we stumbled along the coastal path,

we passed Castle Cove,

easily accessible by steps.

A wonderful sound,

to hear the lapping motion of the waves,

relatively calm & relaxing.

Although the weather

was not that bright during our drive to the coast

& through one stage of our walk,

the weather later improved.

The temperature may have dropped a few degrees,

but we felt lucky with the blueness of the skies!

Truly lovely to get the chance of some bracing freshair,

an enjoyable walk after

some excessive eating due to the festive season!

With All Seasonal Good Wishes

2011-12-26T12:06:00.001Z

Sincerly hope all family & friends

are enjoying their festive celebraties

at this Christmas time.

Countdown

2011-12-18T07:47:00.000Z

With Christmas fast approaching,

it's definitely time to countdown.

~ ~ ~ ~

The above advent tree

is one that is displayed

in my home every Christmas,

eventhough my daughter is now 24 years old.

I made this for her when she was two.

So, it's just following tradition.

The tree is up and decorated,

some handmade cross-stitched decorations in place aswell.

Although plans have been delayed,

due to seasonal germs/illness,

I'm sure everything will be

organised for the festive season.

Catching Up....

2011-12-04T21:35:00.001Z

Being aware,

that my Christmas preparations were way behind this year,

very unlike me,

I ventured off to Bath,

a town famous for it's Roman Baths,

although not enough time to visit them on this occasion.

The Christmas Market was also in full swing,

offerings from Mulled Wine or Cider,

to a wide range of crafts

But, being a weekend & the festive season,

the town was just SOooo...Busy!

But, this gave me more opportunity,

to explore the side streets with plenty of individual eateries

& exclusive/creative shops.

Due to the crowds,

I gave most of the street market a miss,

which was mean't to put me in a festive mood,

but I enjoyed watching the old fashioned Merry Go Round ride,

which appeared to be a magical delight for young & old.

This visit to this historical town ultimately

gave me the chance to visit a favourite shop,

The Cath Kidston Shop,

which thankfully helped me to choose some of my seasonal gifts!

~ ~ ~ ~

S e a s o n a l G r e e t i n g s

to Y o u A l l

All the Signs

2011-11-23T20:52:00.000Z

With Autumn leaves progressively fall,

especially with increasingly,

colder weather creeping in,

signs of the winter in evidence with

many plants remaining with masses of berries.

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Thoughts,

certainly starting to give way,

to preparations for

the Christmas season.

Remembrance Sunday

2011-11-13T09:30:00.002Z

The Memorial Gates on Constitution Hill

'When you go home, tell them of us, and say:

For your tomorrow we gave our today.'

Kohima War Memorial

On 6 November 2002,

HM The Queen officially inaugurated the Memorial Gates

on Constitution Hill in London, UK.

These Gates have been erected as a lasting memorial,

to honour the five million men and women from the Indian subcontinent,

Africa and the Caribbean who volunteered

to serve with the Armed Forces

during the First and Second World Wars.

They also celebrate the contribution

that these men and women and their descendants,

members of the Commonwealth family,

continue to make to the rich diversity of British society.

Although this is just one memorial,

for remembering those

that lost their life due to conflicts & wars,

Remembrance Sunday,

a day to remember everyone

who has lost their life fighting for their country.

~ ~ ~ ~

And, still the lost still goes on within our modern times. . . .

If only we could relish a more peaceful world!

The Month of November

2011-11-08T08:09:00.000Z

A week ago, it was my Aunty's 90th Birthday!

To celebrate,

her immediate family took her to London,

to the London Eye,

providing fantastic views overlooking the capital.

Needless to say,

she was thoroughly spoilt with champagne,

numerous presents & cards,

besides masses of flowers.

Just a few featured in this post.

It was lovely to think

she was able to enjoy her very special day.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

And, today, is my Mother's 88th birthday.

She is such a special lady,

very kind natured & very unselfish.

During the next few weeks,

she has a succession of appointments at the hospital.

ultimately concluding with an operation at the end of the month.

Although she will be going out on her birthday,

weather permitting,

she will be going on the steam railway at the weekend,

with a journey to Minehead.

This is the last weekend the railway will be operating

for the season before

Christmas specials in December.

I know this is something

Mother is looking forward to,

as it's a journey she was very use

to as a young girl/woman.

Further Birthday celebrations at the weekend!

It will be my Daughter's 24th Birthday!

Birthday Wishes to them All!

The Library. . . .

2011-11-06T23:02:00.000Z

A very welcoming room with warm tones,

comfort uppermost,

to beable to enjoy

such a choice & wealth of books!

I just hope some of the books

were aswell used as what they looked.

The huge desk at the back of the room,

weights at the ready to calculate the postage weight.

The wonderful marble fireplace,

flanked by a handcrafted embroidered chair.

Anyone for a game of Chess?

Table & chairs capturing the natural daylight,

located by one of the large windows,

overlooking some of the gardens.

A very tranquil setting!

Inviting. . . .

2011-11-06T08:28:00.001Z

The interior of Dunster Castle

is so full of timeless character,

& fortunately,

the public are able to capture some

of the wonderful intricate craftmanship of this stately home,

as photography is permitted,

providing flash is not used.

Downstairs definitely on a grand scale,

more to follow. . . .

Imposing

2011-11-03T22:28:00.001Z

Although I may have featured Dunster Castle before,

I still go back to visit,

to photograph & discover

much more

Visted during the Halloween weekend,

to find actvites ongoing,

organised for children

With Dunster Castle,

being built on a hill,

high above the village,

it certainly does aim to be

very domineering & imposing

against it's surrounding landscape!

Trick & Treating...

2011-10-31T22:03:00.000Z

From Witches on broomsticks to

Spiders & their cobwebs....

* * * HaPpY HaLLoWeen * * *

Autumn Walking

2011-10-30T10:13:00.000Z

Autumn walking,

offering some wonderful locations,

with such a beautiful mix of colour....

Such an enjoyable way

to appreciate the season

Buckingham Palace

2011-10-26T20:55:00.003+01:00

Before heading back to Somerset,

after a long weekend visit to family,

we had a walkabout around part of London,

which included a visit to Buckingham Palace!

With a Royal Wedding this year,

it did seem appropriate.

Although no changing of the guard on this particular day,

there was a group of military on horseback,

being escorted by police passing the Palace.

Definitely a truly magnificant building!

We all managed to get

our photos to help

remember this day!

The Rutting Season. . . . .

2011-10-22T22:59:00.001+01:00

Richmond Park, London.

Who would have believed

that this park encaptured

such a vast area.

The park is home to at least 650 deer.

The deer remained,

eventhough people fairly close by,

besides a nearby

road going through the park,

which was busy with cars & cyclists.

The above, a definite favourite!

Coleton Fishacre

2011-10-22T12:47:00.002+01:00

Coleton Fishache,

now a National Trust property,

built during the 1920's,

with lots of Art Deco features & styling,

surrounded by beautiful gardens & woodland,

descending to the South West coastal path,

situated close to Kingswear/Dartmouth,

Devon.

A wonderful location to explore!

A Coastal Viewpoint

2011-10-11T21:00:00.001+01:00

With a visit to a National Trust property,

lead to a wonderful view of some of Devon's county coastline!

Coleton Fishache,

house & gardens,

the walk down the steep incline

led to advantageous views of the coast.

Following a walk along part of the coastal path,

it transpired into some wonderful views,

just wish there had been longer to view some more,

another time perhaps.

A New Month, a New Day!

2011-10-05T06:24:00.000+01:00

With an early start, Saturday 1st Octbober,

a low level of mist lingered on the ground,

but with definite promises of a gloroius day!

As the sun begun to rise,

so did a collection of colour

A very tiny flower,

also featured in the previous collage.

But when up close, a flower worth much appreciation,

particarlurly with partciles of dew,

clingling to it's every available petal!

The sun rose to give us such a beautiful warm day!

What a start to October!

A Dried up Pond, but....

2011-09-27T22:08:00.001+01:00

A real beauty amongst

the pond leaf from a drained,

dried up pond!

The only one Waterlily remaining,

but so exceptional!

A scene so unexpected,

but these can be the best moments!

At Last

2011-09-22T06:12:00.000+01:00

At long last,

I had the chance to get out for a more longer walk.

I managed to get to Shapwick Heath,

located close to Street & Glastonbury.

Instantly, the weather produced showers,

which seem to appear from nowhere.

But, it was still enjoyable,

& I was still able to appreciate

some peaceful & tranquil surroundings

Signs of the Autumu season were much in evidence,

from fungi, acorns, to the changing colour of the bracken.

Even so, insect activity was still rife.

Butterflies were still fluttering around,

& I even stumbled on a small toad in the undergrowth.

Eventually,

later in the afternnon,

any glimmer of blue sky

suddenly turned very dark & grey!

There was definitely no escape from the gathering rain.

It was certainly a brisk return to the car.

Congratulations!

2011-09-18T23:07:00.001+01:00

Many congratulations to my daughter,

with running her first marathon 13.1 miles,

from Newcastle to Gateshead,

taking part in the Great North Run.

She did the run in a time of 02:55:19.

She was part of a team,

her partner ran the marathon in 01:54:04,

& his father's time was 02:34:38.

Their funraising efforts will be going to BIBIC,

a childrens' Charity.

~ ~ ~ ~

The day was also made special

with a display from the Red Arrows,

a first appearance from them since the

sad lost of one of their pilots recently,

who's widow started the race,

& ran the marathon aswell.

~ ~ ~ ~

Well done to them All!

Shades of Autumn

2011-09-17T07:49:00.000+01:00

Certainly an ever changing season.

Beautiful!

Still Colourful

2011-09-12T06:21:00.000+01:00

Still some colour to appreciate,

all taken during my brief walk at

Hestercombe the previous weekend

During August....

2011-09-07T22:33:00.001+01:00

A quick walk around the natural countryside of Hestercombe,

not alot of time with the camera this month,

due to my Mother having to be hospitalised for a week,

with an operation cancelled 4 times.

But risk involved.

Now a reprive with her at home,

awaiting a further date for an operation.

I've taken her to these gardens on several occasions,

although her walking is restricted,

she has enjoyed the tranquility of this special place.

Last hints of summer with the butterflies,

although with an extremely fleeting visit last Sunday,

I noticed some caterpillars on some of the flowers.

Caterpillars not my favourite,

but I do love the end result!

But,

a shock during August was the signs of Autumn,

starting to slip in.

One of the vines was already starting to change their colour,

from green to red.

I truly can find wonderful things associated with each individual season,

but what I do find incomprehensable this year,

is how quick the year has gone,

~ ~ ~ ~

Really hope you're starting

to enjoy the new season of Autumn!

Seeing Double

2011-09-03T11:33:00.000+01:00

Taken at Hestercombe Gardens during August,

this is part of the more informal walking area,

a much larger expanse of countryside walking,

when compared to the formal gardens.

Just love the reflections that are captured on the water.

A sunny afternoon,

the sunlight producing these wonderful images

Last Day of Summer...!?!

2011-08-31T22:31:00.000+01:00

Well, they say today is officially the last day of Summer!

Where has it gone....

I still want to sit & relax in sunshine

& appreciate the delights of summer,

from each individual bloom,

to the wonderful colour that surrounds us in summer.

Or to be by the Seaside,

This year really has gone too quickly.....

Never enough time to appreciate

every aspect of the season.

~ ~ ~ ~

Really want just some more quality moments

from such a lovely season.....

~ ~ ~ ~

Lets hope theres still some lovely weather

to enable us to enjoy all these natural delights!

And Some More......

2011-08-24T21:24:00.000+01:00

At the local Flower Show,

spoilt for choice with numerous displays

The display above was made into a Bridal's bouquet,

stunningly beautiful!

The framework of a lantern enabled the above creation,

it's theme based around Harry Potter

Just loved the very small shoes that was part of the display!

Just A Few. . . .

2011-08-22T21:06:00.001+01:00

A few photos from the local town's flower show,

a few weeks ago.

A lovely occasion, accompanied with my

daughter to meet up with other family members.

Brilliant weather with excellent viewin g

not only my first visit to this local tradition,

but also my daughters!

But,

an occasion we both look forward to visiting again,

not only to see the displays,

but also to vist & hopefully to buy from some of the local crafts.

An excellent day, more to follow. . . . .

Standing Out From The Crowd....

2011-08-16T20:17:00.000+01:00

Just a few of the beautiful blooms of Summer!

Photos taken on visits to Hestercombe,

the local Flower Show

& even from a neighbours garden!

188th Post or 189th Post!?!

2011-08-11T23:14:00.001+01:00

It appears I've lost acknowledgement of one of my postings!

Computers can be so frustrating at times!

So, hopefully, this one will be recognised!

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Images from a place which I find so tranquil,

ideal images of a very grand English garden,

helping to provide an opportunity

to elimate some of the

stresses of the week!

And, a place that enables me to visit fairly locally.

A perfect bonus!

Hestercombe Gardens,

a place I really do look forward to visiting yet again!

A Good Reason

2011-08-04T21:20:00.002+01:00

My visit to Surrey last weekend,

was an occasion,

I had been looking forward too for awhile,

besides other familymembers.

My niece's baby is now just over a year old,

but last Sunday was her special Day,

with her Naming Ceremony!

An occasion that was attended by family & close friends.

Fortunately,

the weather was more than kind

with a very warm & sunny day.

The gazbeo was decorated in fabric bunting,

a lovey summer collection of flowers,

& to help mark the day,

the parents also included a Cross stitch cushion,

I had made with Eliana's name,

an appropriate sign for the day.

A registrar was also in attendence

to ensure the occasion was official.

A collection of readings & poems,

dedicated to Eliana & her up-bringing,

read by people that was the closest to her,

was a momentous part of the ceremony.

The occasion,

represented as

a wonderful garden party,

which had been hoped for!

The special little lady ,

was more than please to seek,

the delights of her toy box,

after the ceremony!

But,

Smudge,

the family dog,

was certainly eager,

at the start to sit & wait,

for the celebrations!!!

~ ~ ~ ~

Overall,

I was most honoured to be involved with all preparations,

not only to make the bunting & cushion,

but also to be asked to be a Supportive Adult during Eliana's life!

Urban Fox!

2011-08-01T20:56:00.000+01:00

Although I come from Somerset,

surrounded in countryside,

I would never have imagined,

that I would have to visit so close to London,

to have to experience

such a close encounter with a Fox

This was a leafy suburb of Surrey,

the dustbin men had just emptied the ordinary waste,

& this creature was then scavenging

for food in the middle of the road,

only moving with an oncoming vehicle.

Although we had several sitings

of this animal during the weekend,

even casually walking pass the patio doors,

during this photo session,

at times,

the Fox was only a few feet away.

~ ~ ~ ~

A very close encounter!

Weekend Blessings

2011-07-29T10:17:00.000+01:00

The flower above,

a member of the Dandelion family,

a common weed & yet,

when photographed becomes a real beauty!

And the common daisy,

so many in my lawns,

but they look so fresh & wonderful!

Lets hope this weekend will bring plenty of sunshine & warm weather!

We certainly have to make the most of it,

already noticing the evenings starting to get darker earlier,

& yet I feel we haven't had much of a summer yet.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

EnJoY Your Weekend!

Follow Me.....

2011-07-28T22:26:00.001+01:00

The Soldier Beetle out in real force....

The Gatekeeper butterfly much in evidence...

Both,

very noticeable by it's colour....

The Bee,

definitely in full activity,

after the pollen,

to enable the production of the Honey.

A definite circle of nature....

Long may it continue!

So Much Colour....

2011-07-25T21:42:00.000+01:00

Serene, White & Delicate.....

2011-07-22T22:18:00.000+01:00

Such a serene scene of the regal white Swan....

And the Lily.....

With the delicate Blackthorn blossom

To the delicate blooms of wild fowers

A Stroll at Greylake

2011-07-21T04:59:00.000+01:00

A leisurely stroll around the Greylake Nature Reserve,

located on the Somerset Levels,

not a long one but still relaxing, and as it's been awhile since visiting,

wonderful to see how the summer season

has changed the surroundings

into a more fulfilling lush landscape.

Guadalest, Spain

2011-07-16T20:05:00.000+01:00

On my recent travels to Spain,

I had a chance to visit the small town of Guadalest,

situated in the mountainous province of Alicante.

To reach another part of the town,

with the castle on the top of the mountain,

it mean't a trek up loads of steps,

with a walkway tunneled through the mountain.

Of course,

a visit would not have been complete

without a tour of the castle.

This was a beautiful Spanish location,

with also some lovely shops full of charming souvenirs.

If only I had had more room in the suitcase!

The scenery from the top,

overlooked the valley to a nearby reservoir

Overall,

a very tranquil & enjoyable day!

Whiter than White....

2011-07-12T21:48:00.000+01:00

Summer Activity

2011-07-09T07:31:00.000+01:00

Summer blooms awash with the busy activity from the bees

Floral Pink

2011-07-07T04:38:00.000+01:00

Fragrancies of Summer

2011-07-03T16:25:00.000+01:00

You just can't beat the fragrancies

from some of the old fashioned flowers

The sweet smell from Roses

Or bunches of Lavender,

wonderful to see grown in such a mass

A magnificiant colour,

a perfume that lingers long after it's flowered

Bushes of lavender minlged in with the herb of Rosemary

Arches of Honeysuckle,

so fragrant first thing in the morning

Even a distinctive smell,

with the touch of the leaf

of a home grown tomato plant,

The tiny flower heads are just begining form & bloom.

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There is such a selection,

but these are the ones I have recently seen,

or they are even growing in my garden

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Do you have any favourites or even others to add to the list!?!

A Splash of Red....

2011-06-30T22:33:00.000+01:00

Perfect Blend

2011-06-26T09:56:00.001+01:00

On Spanish waysides,

the brightest blueness of this tiny flower,

mingles in with the subtleness of bunches of grasses,

Spain's countryside, arid & dry terrain.

Villages with colour from the rustic style housing.

Splashes of sultry coloured flowers add to the Spanish influence

A ground covering succulent with the bright pink flower

Beautiful doorways,

with intricate ironwork,

enhancing the character of the older style buildings

Inland Spain,

reflects a more natural look of Spain,

although it's very dry & dusty,

with often a hilly rough landscape,

splashes of colour emerge with the flora,

making it a perfect combination

with the rustic painted dwellings.

Spanish Influence

2011-06-19T18:55:00.000+01:00

Been back a week since my Spanish holiday,

not one by the coast, but inland,

experiencing a more true natural Spain,

compared with the touristic coastlines.

The Villa I stayed in was on the

outskirts of a town called Sax.

Streets & streets of housing,

much character in these dwellings,

particularly in the older part of the town,

built on the side of a hill,

situated just below a very imposing castle,

a landmark which was visible from the villa.

A spectaclular view of the castle,

& evermore striking light up at night

Busy, busy....

2011-06-01T22:37:00.001+01:00

A busy time,

with the challenge

of producing photography

for a wedding.

When I was first asked to do this,

I thought it was going to be a quiet small affair,

but that was not to be.....

A village church, vingtage car,

7 bridesmaids, 2 flower girls,

2 page boys,

heaps of ushers & many family & friends.....

But, although a few moments of anxiety

as to what I had agreed to take on,

I also relished the challenge.

The reception certainly mirrored

the colour theme of the day

And overall,

I did enjoy the occasion,

a learning curve but also I think

I did quite well for

the photography of my first major wedding.

With respect to privacy,

bridal party or guest are not shown,

but there were many, honest!

Uplifting.....

2011-05-18T21:58:00.000+01:00

Ford Abbey, Somerset

2011-05-17T21:19:00.000+01:00

Apologises, but problems with Blogger!

Posted this post once only to find I couldn't access the site,

& eventually to find this had been withdrawn form my posting!

~ ~ ~ ~

This post relates to a visit to

Forde Abbey, Somerset.

An Abbey,

which was desolate for many years,

before being taken into hand,

to be run as a

family estate for at least 4 generations

exsisting to this present day.

The above fountain,

is only displayed at certain times of the day,

but definitely worth seeing.

The beautiful gardens have won awards,

& was definitely full of colour when I went to visit.

This is definitely a property full of character & unique charm

The estate even boast gardens

that provide produce

to help cater for the restaurant

Still have more photos to show

the best of the gardens at Springtime.

More to follow........!

Bluebell Walk

2011-05-04T22:53:00.000+01:00

All photos taken on my recent walk at

Hestercombe Gardens, Somerset,

a section of woods,

which isn't normally open to the general public,

was open specifically

for the viewing of the Bluebell season.

In amongst the trees, just a haze of blue.

May Day on the Somerset Levels

2011-05-02T06:30:00.000+01:00

Masses of Hawthorn blooms,

blossom of any variety a welcomed sight on May Day

Travelling through the Somerset countryside,

hedgerows a riot of colour with wildflowers

A visit at the Greylake Nature Reserve,

small but worthy of a walk

Whilst strolling along the wooden walkways,

listening to the wealth of a variety of bird sounds,

the Cuckoo acknowledged clearly that he was

in the area with his distinctive birdsong.

Cascading....

2011-04-30T12:44:00.001+01:00

With a weeks holiday,

mostly spent catching up with jobs at home,

especially after having some recent renovations at home,

which mean't the paint brushes had to be in use again....

But, I did ensure I had a few distractions to look forward too.

On the Easter weekend, I had the chance to visit

Forde Abbey, Somerset.

A wonderful country estate with such beautiful natural gardens.

One of the first amazing sights,

was to see the cascading Wisteria in full bloom,

evident around the entrance to the chapel.

Later in the week,

with a visit to a much loved location,

Hestercombe Gardens,

beautiful Wisteria was blooming

in several areas of the gardens once again.

The stunning blooms cascaded down pillars,

around stone arches

and naturally mingled in with white cascading Clematis.

Wonderful to see,

the Wisteria certainly does

cause quite an impact!

~ ~ ~ ~

I have a Wisteria growing

in an old tin bath in my garden,

which has thrived and survived

for so many years,

I dare not think about,

but after seeing such spectacular sights,

I think I may be trying

to find a more suitable location

to plant into the ground.

Royal Wedding Day

2011-04-29T10:20:00.000+01:00

Many Congratulations to them Both!

Captured @ Easter. . . .

2011-04-25T21:37:00.000+01:00

A cockerel - definitely someone to

break the quietness of the day!

An appropriate image with this Easter weekend

But it has a companion with the chicken,

both strutting it's stuff

Viewing golden yellow Tulips, in amongst flower beds,

dramatically presented with the deep orange of wallflowers.

Large masses of Narcissi

still exsisting this season. . . .

To woodland areas of blue,

dominated by the seasonal Bluebell,

a much welcomed sight!

Horses lazily soaking up the rays of the sun.

Too the amazing sound of the birds in the garden,

particurlarly noticeable first thing in the morning,

~ ~ ~ ~

All enjoyable moments from the Easter Weekend!

Just the Start....

2011-04-23T09:23:00.001+01:00

With the start of the Easter weekend,

there is much to view in the garden.

With the wonderful perfumed

flowers of the Lily of the Valley.

And the clusters of orange blossom in full bloom.

With another garden favourite, the Pansy.

And the Narcissi.

A lovely collection to add to the weekend. . . . .

Feel Good. . . .

2011-04-08T22:02:00.000+01:00

Such stunning colours in this bouquet of flowers,

flowers that were sent to a friend to cheer her up.

But also enough to cause a stir amongst the rest of us

A beautiful combination

of colour & choice of flowers!

Mothering Sunday

2011-04-03T09:26:00.002+01:00

Happy Mother's Day!

May it be an enjoyable one!

A Spring Collection

2011-04-02T08:47:00.002+01:00

A busy few weeks,
but still managed to capture these
beautiful Springtime flowers

Delicate & blending with colour....

Wth cream & white.....

A firm favourite,

clusters of Primrose,

normaly found in countryside hedgerows

The whiteness of this Magnolia

& the Narcissi,

with it's deep yellow & orange centre

And finally,

a dash of bright blue,

in this ground covering tiny bloom

A wonderful springtime collection,

with this up & coming season!