Three years later

 

Three years ago I took this photo of some poppies in a field not far from where I live, over to the right you can see a Thatched cottage 

 Three years later it has all changed

 There is a footpath that is open now which meanders around the edge of the estate

It also connects to  the estate

 The estate is called Poppy fields, no doubt the poppy head and seeds  sculpture are a nod at this

The butterfly another nod as they are a rarity around here so it's about the only one you will see

 The poppy head a sad reminder of what we have lost.

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Light and Dark

 

I took this sunset was towards the end of June and was struck with the contrast of the light and dark clouds caused by the setting sun

 

Looking out of the bedroom window I noticed the clouds glowing beneath the dark rain clouds

 

Zooming in they shone with light

 

Almost lighting up the dark clouds

 

The setting sun fought off the darkness but it did rain a little

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Banbury Cross

 

I seem to be getting lax on getting photos to use during the week but I did remember some I took in Banbury one evening while wandering around

The fine Lady on her horse

Not far away is Banbury Cross

This was where I was heading, a church which unfortunately was closed. It did not stop me wandering around the churchyard

Where I spotted this little fellow

He even stopped to pose for me

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Dark Clouds

 

After looking out the patio windows  one evening back in June I noticed dark clouds, I felt they needed recording

These clouds looked foreboding

 

Could they contain rain

 

As dark as they look I do not remember any rain coming. I did enhance them a little to give the darker look. It showed up how the clouds looked like they were boiling

Happy Skywatch

Woody's back

 

 First a couple of photos I got after last weeks blog. I had the wildlife camera out and was surprised when I found I captured a couple of sparrows in flight

The male was flying away with his prize

Then a female came to have a try while another had it's head in the feeder

A few days later we looked out the window and saw Woody on the peanuts

These were taken with a long lens

Next day it was raining and he looked bedraggled  but I got a few photos with my phone using the zoom

He was keeping a watch in case any one mad an appearance. Since then he has been back a few times, I'll see if I can get him with my wildlife camera next

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There and Back again