Sunday, April 19, 2009

things we are glad to see again 5



the peculiar flower of wood spurge, and the delicate flower of marsh violet

things we are glad to see again 4

pheasant eyes growing high in the meadows in Greenscombe woods (plus tiny mite of some sort).

Harriet's revenge

One kiss and it were done, Prince Charming himself (aka Spot) was toaded.

things we are glad to see again 3

and of course, bluebells. There is something difficult about photographing bluebells, and they never look quite right. Maybe we need an ultraviolet filter or something. Nevertheless, we shall go in search of the perfect bluebell picture.

things we are glad to see again 2


aubretia and forget-me-not together

Saturday, April 18, 2009

things we are glad to see again

eleven days earlier than last year. It is always heart warming to see the swallows return from their holidays in South Africa. Our family of house martins have not arrived yet, but I am sure they are on their way. I wonder if martins always nest in the same place or whether their off spring come back to the same place.