Could be wrong about the dragonfly but I presume that's what it was when I took this while out for a walk one afternoon in Wales
Have a good weekend
Saturday, 31 August 2013
Friday, 30 August 2013
Two More Bridges
As I'm on a bridge theme I thought I'd show you a couple of bridges along the Thames at a place called Radcot.
This is Radcot bridge which is reputedly the oldest bridge on the Thames which can be dated back to 1200 AD
It was broken down in 1387 during a battle then rebuilt but damaged again in the wars of the roses and largely rebuilt as it is seen today
This bridge known as the Canal Bridge was built in 1787, there is a third further on along the road past the pub which looks like it runs over a stream. You can see the bridges if you walk the Thames Path.
An Old Bridge
While in Garlieston I went off for a walk to trace the remains of an old railway I had gone through the bridge to get a photo of the nearby station and turned to get this shot of the bridge.
St Swithuns Day
There is a saying in the UK that if it rains on St Swithuns day it will do so for 40 days & nights. It did not look like it would when I took these photos.
- St Swithun's day if thou dost rain
- For forty days it will remain
- St Swithun's day if thou be fair
- For forty days 'twill rain nae mare
Taking part in Skywatch Friday
The Gathering
I posted a couple of photos of steam engines being driven through our village to where they are being stored. Well today you can see where they are kept and the gathering of them at the club show.
The Oak
This is the remains of an Oak tree and it is one of a pair which have their name to Old Oaks Campsite. The tree is around 2000 years old and I'm stood beside it's made which is nearly as old. As you can see this one is now dead though it was still clinging to life when I first visited the place many years ago.
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Have a great weekend
Gypsy Lane Farm
Gypsy Lane Farm which takes it name from the lane it is along seen here from Glastonbury Tor.
West Pennard
West Pennard a small Village along the A361 outside Glastonbury here seen from Glastonbury Tor.
Flints Folly
Thought I'd show something different today. It's called Flints Folly and can be seen along Nunhide Lane near Theale it is now a dovecote but if you check the link you can see why it was built.
Have a great Monday
The Tor
Looking up the side of Glastonbury Tor, as you can see it's very steep.
Sat on the Pavement
Along the High Street in Glastonbury a group of what I would call the more undesirable side you can see in the town. The lady in the rainbow top was begging outside Morrisons the day before.
Yacht in the Harbor
Another view from Garlieston this time showing the harbor which was at the time being reconstructed, the yacht is being patriotic withe the Scottish flag on the rails
Full Moon
The other week was the full moon so I thought I'd try and get a photo of it, the photos were taken with my Compact camera so I was at a loss as to how it come out.
The ring round the moon with clouds passing
On full zoom I was surprised I could see so much detail, not bad for a compact.
Taking part in Skywatch Friday
Monday, 26 August 2013
Eating the Roses
Found some of these little blighter's eating the leaves on my rose bushes,
Sunday, 25 August 2013
Friday, 23 August 2013
Thursday, 22 August 2013
Flowers on St Martins Street
A show of flowers outside a shop on the Lamb Crossroads in Wallingford. The shop has now moved and it is an art shop
Wednesday, 21 August 2013
Tuesday, 20 August 2013
The Signpost
The Ridgeway is an ancient trackway that runs from Avebury toe Ivinghoe Beacon. You can see these signposts marking the way along the track.
Sunday, 18 August 2013
Moth in the Bin
Few years ago I came across this huge moth in a wheely bin after getting a few photos I left it alone to fly away.
Friday, 16 August 2013
Fledgling
It's Saturday so I thought I'd post a photo of a fledgling bird I saw last Saturday, it was sat on a path. It looked like it was hurt but on going near it fluttered off. I just hope it was Ok.
Have a nice weekend.
Thursday, 15 August 2013
The Skylab
A failed attempt to take a photo of the meteorites ended with me taking the Skylab going across.
Taking Part in Skywatch Friday
Clouds over the Thames Valley
Looking down from Swyncombe towards the Thames Valley, over to the right you can see Swyncombe Downs.
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Tuesday, 13 August 2013
Monday, 12 August 2013
Didcot in the Distance
Today I will share a view I saw over the weekend while visiting a church . I stopped the car at a junction to get a few photos of a signpost and when I looked round I was looking at this view of Didcot Power Station.
Taking Part in Our World Tuesday.
Bees in the Hibiscus
After yo all liked my Hibiscus the other day I thought you might like to see what was in the other flowers on the same bush.
