A woodland walk

Woodland walks are always special. They give one a feeling of discovery, as if you are the first person ever to have walked that path. There is a special feeling of peace and serenity that pervades such places and, having passed through, one feels strangely refreshed but also invigorated by the experience.
This particular view was taken in Bermuda, high ( by Bermudian standards ) above the Atlantic Ocean , that can just be seen through the trees.

After the rain

This picture was taken in Bermuda shortly after a torrential downpour, but as the temperature was so warm, it dried up almost immediately. The skies still have the storm clouds but by now they are emptying themselves into the sea beyond.This beautiful tree covered with its bright crimson flowers looks unreal......as if red paint had been poured on to its green leaves, but the picture is completely untouched. Bermuda is the prettiest island I have ever seen and more pictures will certainly follow. By the way, double clicking on any of the pictures will make them full screen size.

My Fishpond at Woodgate Barn

Probably the thing I miss most about our move from Woodgate Barn is my fish. Many hours were spent tending them, cleaning filters and treating the water to make sure the water was as clear as possible so that I could clearly see the fish.
This picture shows the pond off very well and so it is often viewed whenever I get withdrawal pangs. Peace and quiet in the Norfolk countryside....you can't beat it.

Nicholas in Yosemite Park. California 2006

Who could resist showing this picture of my adorable Grandson, Nicholas, taken high up in the mountains of California in Yosemite Park .
He has a slightly worried look and that is understandable given that there is a rather long drop behind him which explains why he is clinging to the post. The hat was taken off because it put too much of his face in contrasting shadow.
Memories of a great holiday.

It is a tradition, when in the vicinity, to watch the sun go down on Pebble Beach. It is so peaceful and relaxing.....almost spiritual just to sit there and enjoy the transformation from day into night. I did take rather a lot of photos that evening, and most of them could just as easily have been presented here, but space only allows me to show one. I hope you like it as much as I do?

There is something uncomfortable about this picture.....its the straight lines. Nature does not have them and so when man alters the natural, it becomes unnatural.
I am sure that training and pruning shrubs to make a statement is very clever, but to me it looks alien, but at the same time, something that asks to be photographed. So although the scene is at odds with nature, it still makes a pleasing study. (well, to me anyway!! )