Sunny Walk

The walk was in the sunshine, however, there was a large area of rain to the north, the clouds were blue black making for a spectacular background to the sunlit trees.



Then a rainbow as the sunlight caught the raindrops.

A Wintery Walk in late December

The weather has been interesting with many places having snow and for many the snow settled and has caused many problems. 
We have had some snow, however, it barely landed. We went on a walk and found snow that must have fallen a few days ago and had iced over. It was still pretty to see yet not much good for snowballs or snowmen.

There were lovely colours to be seen as the sun began to set.

Sheep grazing amongst the snow.

Wind Blown Reeds Leaves

The wind has caught these leaves at the edge of the lake and now they lie horizontal to the stalks, even when the wind is not blowing.

December Frost On Seedheads

Frost on seedheads.

Purple Primulas and Lacy Frost

Frost on spring primulas.

Uplighting

How uplighting can make everyday bushes seem so different.

Hellebores

Delicate pale yellow green hellebores, also known as Christmas Roses.

Opportunity for Spring

Look at all these flower pots, what an opportunity for new plants for next year.
Wish these were mine, ah well.

Flowers flowering at odd times.

There are several flowers in bloom in the garden and some of them would not traditionally be flowering at the same time as some of the others.

The little blue scilla and the cowslip are early spring flowers. Later spring are the ceonothus, the anemone and the lavender. 
Summer sees the calendula, stock, nasturtium, geranium and fuschia, followed by the dahlia and chrysanthemum. It is not unusual for roses to still be flowering at this time of year. 

They do make a colourful picture though.



What is flowering in your garden or neighbourhood?

Bright Autumn Leaves

The sun on these leaves shows their spectacular colours.

Lest We Forget

"On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, we will remember them".



Photo is not brilliant as the breeze was blowing.

Sunset

Its amazing how far round the sunset has moved since the middle of the year.

Roll Cloud

I am not sure if this was a real roll cloud, but, it seems like it could have been.

A Few Red Berries

Bright specks of red amongst the green.

Frosty Morning

A frost and clear skies made for a wonderful early morning treat.
Everything was glistening and bright.
This was just as the sun rose over the willow field.

Sparkler

Little sparkler.
Love the many 'sparks' all flying off the main stem.

Clouds In The Distance

Beautiful sunny day.
Love the one little cotton-wool cloud that is closest.

Red Skies

Beautiful red sky at night, then a red (pink) sky in the morning.
 The weather was just a gentle rather cloudy day.

Night


Morning

Safe Haunting

Have a fun and safe haunting evening.

Cheering Colours

When the sun shines on yellow leaves a sparkle happens.

Planning Ahead

Winter wheat, planted and sprouted.
This will be harvested next summer.
While we are getting ready for the winter season of colder days and longer nights, the farmer has his crop sown and is already preparing for next summer.

Grape Arch

Spotted this wonderful arch over the entrance to a garden just brimming with grapes.
Have to wonder how they keep the birds from eating them all.

Spring Flowers

This ceanothus bush flowered in the spring.
For reasons not known, it is flowering agin in October, most strange.

Autumn Leaves

These are on a beech bush, I think if left to grow it would become a rather elegant tree. But, for now it is a beautiful small bush.

Gentle Sea, Rough Sea.

The sea looks so calm and serene on a misty morning.
But, can you even imagine the force of the waves that brought this large log into this bay?

Fresh Carrots

Fresh carrots, don't they look great?

Ex-Hurricane, Sahara Dust, Portuguese Smoke

So, the Ex-hurricane Ophelia, pulled up sand from the Sahara desert, smoke from wildfires in Portugal. This led to us seeing a rather red looking sun and sky.

 

Later the sky turned an eerie yellow green colour.

Sea Defences

Saw this interesting building right next to the sea.

Lush Green Hills

Green fields and stone walls.
Rugged and beautiful countryside.

Sunshine on Autumn Leaves

The colours of the leaves on this tree just cannot be beaten.
Spectacular!!!

Home Grown, Pumpkin, Squash and Aubergine

Home grown, pumpkin, squash and aubergine.
Not a great display and I think I will try and add to it tomorrow, but, the orange and purple are definitely Halloween colours.
The pumpkin, is small and will make a fabulous pumpkin pie. 
The aubergine, (eggplant) is an unusual variety, again home grown.
The squash is of indeterminate origin and probably not edible.

Cheerful in the Rain

A cheerful flower even when in the rain.

Fallen Leaves Around A Puddle

Lots of yellow and brown leaves mixed with some still green ones.
Love the light reflected in the water.

Bright Autumn Leaves

These fallen leaves are just beautiful. The colours are so vivid.
Sunshine makes all the difference.

Red Admiral Butterfly

It is hard to think that a bright butterfly could be so well camouflaged while sipping nectar on the ivy flowers.
The ivy provides loads of sweet nectar at this time of year, good news for insects who are about to hibernate.

Early Morning Autumn Sun

Old churchyard.
Some of these stones have been here for several hundred years.

Tall & Narrow

A tall and narrow home!
Looks lovely in the autumn sunshine.

Flat Toadstool

My knowledge of fungi is not good.
I do not know what this toadstool is or even if it is a mushroom.

It is however, very flat and delicate.

Vibrant Autumn Flowers

Fabulous bright and cheerful flowers for the end of September.
Picked from the garden.
These make me think of carnival time.

Dew on a White Petal

Sparkling morning dew.

Blobs

Strange blobs



Actually the dew on a spiders web.
So delicate and beautiful, it is only on misty mornings that you notice all the spiders webs' and how carefully each one is made.