It was a good day to walk Joyce - bit of cloud, bit of sun. Not too hot, although no wind really.Tons of crane flies, and 'the midge' was having an outing. I met a chap with his son who was regretting leaving his insect repellent in his car!
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
yGreat views again Fairygirl. I admire your stamina. I'd be on my knees these days pulling myself up with your 'reeds' and would be fair game for a careless mis-step and broken ankle on the way down! Fabulous to see these scenes.
Liri - I'm amazed at these stones when you see someone placing them. I've seen small examples of this art or skill but never seen anyone in the midst of 'doing' them. I'd love to see that sometime.
My adventuring was only in the garden today being amazed at the humble dandelion. Our natural world is so resilient but I do wish that globally our governments would ensure we could become better caretakers for the future.
The 'steps' tend to happen when people take a detour from the path onto a grassy area of the hill- usually on sections where it's a steep expanse of rock to cross, which is fine to scramble up when dry. They, in turn, get worn away, leaving that little fringe. Once there's an alternative, people follow the same route so it gets more and more worn flat. It's pretty at this time of year as the little reeds are growing strongly.
I love those pix yarrow. We don't always appreciate dandelions when we curse them for seeding into beds and grass! Nature makes such perfect structures - and all done without a measuring tape
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
At last - the decision has been made and camera purchased - a Sony Cybershot DSC-HX400V - it is a bridge camera and took it out on first outing today. 9 open gardens in 3 hours on what must have been the hottest day of the year. Thanks for all the advice and help - so many models to choose from.
Can anyone name this plant please - no flowers unfortunately.
This was just a small part of a lovely garden - most had formal, ponds or swimming pools, meadows, greenhouse and orchards - wonderful!
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There was a man demonstrating how to do this... extraordinary!
Bizarre Liri
It was a good day to walk Joyce - bit of cloud, bit of sun. Not too hot, although no wind really.Tons of crane flies, and 'the midge' was having an outing. I met a chap with his son who was regretting leaving his insect repellent in his car!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Great pics ...particularly love the last one of the reeds growing round the steps ...looks like an illustration from a childrens fairy story
yGreat views again Fairygirl. I admire your stamina. I'd be on my knees these days pulling myself up with your 'reeds' and would be fair game for a careless mis-step and broken ankle on the way down! Fabulous to see these scenes.
Liri - I'm amazed at these stones when you see someone placing them. I've seen small examples of this art or skill but never seen anyone in the midst of 'doing' them. I'd love to see that sometime.
My adventuring was only in the garden today being amazed at the humble dandelion. Our natural world is so resilient but I do wish that globally our governments would ensure we could become better caretakers for the future.
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The 'steps' tend to happen when people take a detour from the path onto a grassy area of the hill- usually on sections where it's a steep expanse of rock to cross, which is fine to scramble up when dry. They, in turn, get worn away, leaving that little fringe. Once there's an alternative, people follow the same route so it gets more and more worn flat. It's pretty at this time of year as the little reeds are growing strongly.
I love those pix yarrow. We don't always appreciate dandelions when we curse them for seeding into beds and grass! Nature makes such perfect structures - and all done without a measuring tape
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Love the structure of those dandelion heads, yarrow....always good close-up material.
At last - the decision has been made and camera purchased - a Sony Cybershot DSC-HX400V - it is a bridge camera and took it out on first outing today. 9 open gardens in 3 hours on what must have been the hottest day of the year. Thanks for all the advice and help - so many models to choose from.
Can anyone name this plant please - no flowers unfortunately.
This was just a small part of a lovely garden - most had formal, ponds or swimming pools, meadows, greenhouse and orchards - wonderful!
Last edited: 05 June 2016 20:12:00
Looks like Lychnis coronaria, rose campion (or its white-flowered form), Guernsey Donkey.
Have fun with your new camera!
If the Lychnis is yours GD it will seed itself around.
More fabulous shots, Fairy.....although I wish we could still enlarge them, to see the fine detail.
Link was a Sony H400B Bridge Camera, btw.
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Well done, GD......excellent choice of camera. Very similar to this one I suggested when you mentioned you were thinking of buying a new camera.