My Sunday Sunset Photo and a little Pokemon

I know you have seen many of my sunset photographs from this particular spot but sometimes I just have to capture them. 

Each one seems so special and I want to make sure that I appreciate them. 

What a perfect way to end a day. 

As usual I'm linking up once more with Photoalife 

Why not pop over and see lots of other great photography.

Just before I go I thought I'd share Muffin's latest Instagram photo with you. 

Who needs Pokémon when you have a Pooch!

Yes I know the ball has seen better days, but she's had it since Day 1 and loves it.
She has other newer balls and lots of toys, but 'Wilson' has had too many adventures with her to just be discarded. 

(Don't worry I check it regularly to see that it's still safe)

Enjoy your weekend and thanks for stopping by my place. 

Hope to see you again soon.

Pretty Pink Peony... My Sunday Photo

Even when the day brings mist and drizzle (mizzle) there is always something to brighten the day.

I couldn't resist capturing the raindrops clinging to the peony petals.

It's such a pity that you can't smell their beautiful fragrance too, heightened by the still damp air.

I'm linking up once more with Photoalife and Mersad over at Through my lens

Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for stopping by my place. 

Sunset Sunday Photo

Another busy enjoyable weekend with having our daughter come to stay... and we're only half way through!

Last night we were treated to a wonderful sunset.

It came as a surprise really after a day of rain. 

It was like drawing back the curtains... suddenly the sun shone through.

I've taken the same shot over a short period of time... to just highlight what a difference a few minutes can make.

You can see the rain drops still hanging from the cow parsley like bright jewels.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and thanks for visiting my place. 

 As usual I'm linking up with  'My Sunday Photo' with Photoalife and Mersad over at Through my lens

My Sunday Photo... Cheers

It's been a rather strange week. 

Celebrations for our 37th Wedding Anniversary whilst having the uncertainty of what will happen in the coming months with the results from the EU Referendum.

Sometimes it's good to just sit still... take a deep breath and appreciate what you have. 

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and thanks for visiting my place. 

 As usual I'm linking up with  'My Sunday Photo' with Photoalife and Mersad over at Through my lens,

My Sunday Photo... Tits

I don't really want to dwell on the horrendous wet, cold and even foggy weather that we've been experiencing lately...  as the sun finally appeared for the last hour of the day, I'm just grateful that it remembered us at all.

We have had several of our bird boxes occupied which has been wonderful to see.

The parents have been so busy and incredibly attentive... a perfect tag team as they take it in turns to feed their young. 

But as the weather closed in I must confess I did worry if they would survive.

I placed suet balls, sunflower seeds (with their husks removed for ease) and meal worms in an attempt to help keep both the parent birds energised and hopefully the baby birds fed. 

There certainly wasn't any insects or caterpillars out in that torrential rain.

I'm hoping to see lots of babies emerge in the coming week, as the weather forecast says we will reach dizzy heights of 14 degrees! 

Woohoo... bring it on I say.

Gone are the days when I'd long for 26/28 degrees... I'm happy to get any double digits now!

Here's a little chap... the Coal Tit that came on the feeder just outside my kitchen window, 

 The Blue Tit has definitely got a brood in a nest box and he (or she) is part of the awesome tag team that I mentioned.

 Here's a shot of the little chap carrying out his parental duties with such tenacity and vigour. 

I also saw one of the woodpeckers that I featured last Sunday. 

It was feeding it's young on a nearby tree. 

The baby woodpecker is quite bigger than the parent bird, but maybe it's not surprising with all of the peanuts it was eating!

So that's what's happening around my neck of the woods as it were.,. I hope you liked seeing my little visitors. As usual I'm linking up with  'My Sunday Photo' with Photoalife, Wordless (on Tuesday at image-in-ing) and Mersad over at Through my lens,

Have a wonderful weekend wherever you are. 

I hope the sun shines for you.

Have fun and I hope to see you again soon.

My Sunday Photo... The Greater Spotted Woodpecker

We are having an abundance of bird visitors right now. 

I'd love to show you them all up close, but unfortunately I need to purchase a zoom lens first. 

It's been on my 'to do' list since Christmas, when I was presented with a new camera. 

One visitor that I'm particularly pleased to see returning this summer is the Yellowhammer. 

I haven't managed to obtain a decent photo yet, but here's the RSPB website if you'd like to see details plus a little video... click here

Yesterday I thought that we had lost one of our Greater Spotted Woodpecker friends, because I found one little fella on the floor looking slightly dazed. 

(I'd cleaned my windows the day before and as usual the birds seem to want to wreck my handy-work by flinging themselves straight into them, leaving a perfect imprint on the glass). 

I checked the little chap hadn't broken his neck or wing and retreated to watch, whilst ensuring that the neighbours cat didn't come calling. 

After quite some time when he hadn't moved, I thought he might need some water, so I carefully approached... which made him take fright and he flew away... off to the woods.

Note to self: Don't bother cleaning windows... that way I'm doing my bit for nature! 

That'll do for me

Here's he is or possibly one of his relatives!

As usual I'm linking up with  'My Sunday Photo' with Photoalife, Wordless (on Tuesday at image-in-ing)and Mersad over at Through my lens

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, full of fun.

Thanks for popping by and I hope to see you all again soon.

My Sunday Photo... the one that got away!

Today I'm willing to show you just when things don't go to plan... I'm linking up this photo of Muffin appreciating the beautiful hot day we had today. In fact it was just like summer (at last) but this wasn't the photo that I intended to use. 

Imagine a beautiful blue sky, green lush fields, and a fantastic Red Arrow display flying right over you. Well that is what I intended.
Unfortunately, I was talking on the phone when they flew over. (Trust me eh?)

When I heard them I quickly dashed outside, grabbing my mobile phone and took a shot. 

This was the result.
You'll have to look very hard into the distance, just above the trees to see the last of the loop the loop trail.

I can imagine that you all have had that feeling of a particular photograph... the one that got away.
Please tell me you do... I might feel slightly better then.

It would have been perfect to have captured them flying over in fantastic formation!

They looked magnificent.

Here's a photo taken by Paul Collier from the control tower of Aberdeen Airport.
He's taken some amazing photo's if you'd like to see more... click here

As usual I'm linking up with  'My Sunday Photo' with Photoalife and with Mersad over at Through my lens and Wordless (on Tuesday at image-in-ing)

Enjoy your Sunday everyone.

My Sunday Photo... Clematis

Well here we are again... it's Sunday.

Time to link up 'My Sunday Photo' with Photoalife once again.

This week I couldn't resist posting this photo of a clematis flower which had broken off the main plant. I was sitting at my table when I noticed the sunlight shining on it. 

I'm afraid that the photo doesn't do it justice... it seemed to glow in the sunlight and I loved the reflection through the glass.

Thanks for visiting my place... it's always great to see you.
Today I'm also linking up with Mersad over at Through my lens

I hope you are enjoying your weekend. 

Have fun!

My Sunday Photo... Tulip

Now how is that for a wonderful blast of spring?

I think that this particular tulip looks like it's been painted by an artist.

The splashes and sweeps of red coming from the artist flamboyant brush strokes.

I finally have been able to spend some time in the garden today and it was fantastic to feel the warmth of the spring sun and to see beautiful blooms putting on a show. 

As usual I'm linking up with My Sunday Photo
with Mersad over at Through my lens,
I heart Macro and Wordless (on Tuesday at image-in-ing)

My Sunday Photo... Baking

I'm also linking up today Wordless (on Tuesday at image-in-ing)

My Sunday Photo... Log splitter

It's something for the boys this week... 

Well actually if you're anything like me, then it might also appeal to some girls too. 

This is one of my hubbies Christmas pressies and today was it's grand unveiling. 

To say my hubby has a wood fetish might be an understatement.

(I think I've mentioned this on my blog before). 

He can spend all day collecting, chopping and stacking wood.

His wood store is a masterpiece of 'Jenga' ingenuity.

No one can stack wood like he can.

Or it appears that way, because if anyone tries to add to the pile he has to have the last say by tweaking and fiddling until it's to his specific specification.  

Sad but true.

Anyway, I thought that this log splitter would not only save him time, it would also save his back. 

He was skeptical at first... insisting that he likes to spend hours using the axe whilst alleviating his stress levels.  (I'm not sure why he gave me a funny look as he said this)

But after splitting a whole wheel barrow full of beautifully chopped logs within fifteen minutes or so... he was convinced it was a winner.

It split the huge chunks of wood like butter.

It seems a little strange to be preparing wood for next winter, when we are only just saying goodbye to this last winter... but he's happy!

As usual I'm linking up with My Sunday Photo

Thanks for visiting my place today and I hope you're enjoying your weekend too.

My Sunday Photo... Easter Cup Cakes

 It's a flying visit today because there's chocolates to be had... and celebrating to be done. 

So forgive me for rushing...

I'd just like to wish everyone that celebrates Easter, a happy peaceful holiday weekend.

For those who don't celebrate Easter... well there's always cupcakes!

These little bunny beauties were baked by my big sister, but unfortunately this is as near as I'm going to get to them, as she lives in a different part of the country. 

Now I'm thinking I'll just have to bake some for myself.

As usual I'm linking up with My Sunday Photo

Thanks for your visit and I hope you have a great weekend.

Whatever you have planned... have fun and enjoy!

Now where's that Easter Bunny hidden those chocolates?

My Sunday Photo... Erskine Falls

This week I've decided to show you a few old photographs from my time in Australia.

(The weather here hasn't been the best for taking photo's this week)

I made the decision mainly due to the fact that my brother and his family are over in Melbourne, Australia at the moment.
Seeing his photographs has reminded me of a trip we made traveling along the Great Ocean Road. 

One of the places we stopped to visit was Erskine Falls (aboriginal name Kitjarra Ngitj/Ngatanwarr) which is a magical waterfall, tucked away in the beautiful Great Otway National Park...just off the Great Ocean Road.

This is my daughter... she's not only into art, she also loves photography. 

Does that remind you of anyone?

I remember that I just couldn't resist taking a shot of this sign. 

I've never seen a sign like it before or since!

Erskine Falls is like stepping back in time to the Jurassic age. 

There is quite a descent to reach the waterfall, but it is worth it..

If you'd like to read more about Erksine Falls then click here

As usual I'm linking up with My Sunday Photo
and Through my lens

Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for popping into my world.

I hope I'll see you again soon

My Sunday Photo... Spring

Miraculously I believe spring has remembered us... 

She's slowly creeping in a little more each day...

As usual I'm linking up with My Sunday Photo

and Through my lens

Thanks for visiting my place and I hope you're having a wonderful weekend whatever you have planned.

Have fun!

My Sunday Photo... Orchid

This is one of my favourite photographs so I thought I'd share it and link up with Photo A Life,  Through my lens 

and Wordless (on Tuesday at image-in-ing)

I hope you're having a wonderful weekend