My Sunday Photo... Summer Sunset

Hello... oh my, it's been so long since I last blogged.
This summer, weather wise, has been one of the best I can remember since 1976
(Yes, I can remember that far back!... haha)
So a lot has been happening during the past few months, hence blogging slipped through the net.
The main event as some of you may already know, is that my daughter has relocated from Edinburgh to Mexico. (See photo in Instagram feed in my sidebar)
I can't help thinking how lucky we are living in these times of technology, as even a few years back the only way we would have been able to keep in touch would have been by handwritten letters and then the agonising wait for weeks for any news.
Now each day I can chat via Messenger, WhatsApp, email, Instagram etc. and even check her weather!
If you'd like to follow her adventures then click (here)

So what better way to return to blogging, then to post a photo of a summer sunset.

Over the last few weeks we've had some incredibly beautiful skies and cloud formations.
I'm hoping to be back to mid week blogging soon and would love you to visit.
So without further ado, I'm linking up with Photalife with My Sunday Photo.
Have a great weekend

My Sunday Photo... Sunset

It's that time once again, when spring brings beautiful sunsets.

It's been quite a busy week... so to take a few minutes to stop and appreciate an amazing sunset was perfect. 

I thought I'd also include the obligatory blossom photo for this time of year too.

Have a fantastic Bank Holiday weekend.

Thanks for visiting and I hope to see you again soon... when I'm not so busy hopefully!

I'm linking up once again to Photalife with My Sunday Photo.

Stunning Sky

My Sunday Photographs this week were taken within a few minutes of each other.

I was visiting another Scottish National Trust property and whilst walking the woodland trail, I suddenly stopped in my tracks to look at the sky.
(Yes, I'm one of those people who can just stop whatever they are doing or wherever they are going to capture an image). 

The light and sun's rays were spectacular.

I just loved the way the light shone through the clouds.

It gave an exquisite fan of light below the setting sun. 

I know it sounds like an lame excuse, but unfortunately my photographs don't do it justice.
It really was spectacular.

It was certainly a show stopper.

I'm linking up with My Sunday Photo and
Mersad's Through My Lens

If you have time then why not nip across (using the links above) to see more great photos.

Thanks for visiting and I hope to see you again soon

Have a wonderful weekend everyone.

xoxo

My Sunday Photo

Let the Cock Crow - PPF

Let the cock crow! Morning everyone

Although I'd loved to keep some chooks (chickens) I don't think I could have a cockerel. 

For instance, I was visiting an agricultural show a few weeks ago and went into the poultry marquee. Unaware that I was standing right in front of a prize cockerel taking in a cute chook opposite, he let out a cry. 

Oh my goodness did I jump... he gave me such a fright that I nearly laid an egg!

I did try to take a video of him but he went all camera shy and wouldn't so much as cluck!

Ever since that day, I've had a mind to paint a cockerel using the loose style that I'm trying to adopt as my own. 

So here he is...

I'm not convinced that he's finished yet. 

I haven't used any white highlights or finalized his tail feathers, but I'm actually being prolific this week for me. I'm actually painting two pieces at once!

(You can tell that the weather hasn't been the best if that's the case)

I started My Week On A Page #3

There's still a long way to go with this, but I'm pleased that it's well underway. 

I think I should rename 'my week' to 'my fortnight' (two weeks) because I can't seem to complete them in just one week. 

Anyway, here it is so far.

When I post the finished piece I'll explain why the objects have been chosen, otherwise this post will take a week to get through and I know you'll be wanting to visit so many other artists work today as part of the Paint Party Friday link.

Here's a view of my desk that many of you might not have seen... with my Quality Control Manager keeping a close eye on the proceedings. 

Well, maybe one eye as she enjoyed getting all roasty toasty in the sun.

But don't get carried away thinking we are having glorious summer weather here... 

...because just look up at the sky.

We certainly have had a mixed bag of goodies, weather wise this summer... but not enough warmth in my book.

Average temperature over the summer months for this part of Scotland have been around 12 degree's (that would be approx 53 degree's Fahrenheit)

Yes... for summer! 

Another view to show my feathered friends are still visiting me daily. 

The seven white doves sit waiting patiently to be fed.

They arrive early in the morning and spend most of the day here.

It's a good game for Muffin to chase them when they land on the patio, but they seem unperturbed. 

I think they have sussed out that she's all fluff and flounce and not fierce or ferocious in any way.

And finally, I wanted to share this morning's view from my bedroom window.

This was about 6.00am.

Now unfortunately the picture would be a grey blanket of cloud once more. 

The sun's disappeared.

I think I may have to be an early riser (which thankfully I am) to make sure I get enough light before winter comes to call.

Is it me or does this picture look autumnal to you?

Eek... I hope not because I'm still waiting for summer! 

(I think that might have to be 2016 now)

Have a great Friday and don't forget to pop across to the Paint Party Friday gang... 

they'd love to see you

Thanks for your visit... I love to see you and even more so if you leave a comment. 

Toodleloo for now

My Sunday Photo

I have to admit it's been rather silly over the last few weeks and I feel I really must apologise to my regular followers. I've totally neglected you recently. Unfortunately, I've been involved with numerous projects that have eaten into my free time... the time that I would normally spend writing blog posts. 

Hopefully, I'll be able to get some sort of normality back into my schedule soon, because I've got lot's to share with you. 

For instance, like a recent weekend away, where we were able to sit and appreciate the space, peace, weather and fabulous views. 

Sometimes it's good to just sit still for a while. 

I'll be writing about this beach and it's lighthouse, along with lots more in a future post, plus my trip to the Gardening Scotland Show. 

As always they'll be lot's of photos too, so I hope to see you soon.

I'm linking up with Darren over at My Sunday Photo so if you'd like to see other Sunday Photos... click here.

Have a great weekend whatever to get up to... enjoy!