Dressed for the snow

One small dog was dressed for the weather. Very cold, blizzard conditions and black ice to contend with. Foxy was as alert as usual and ready for any emergency. Oh and yes he is wearing his seatbelt.

November night.....

A wild November night. It took over three and a half hours to drive twenty miles. A bad accident sent emergency services racing to the scene in the distance. Long queues ahead that ran for ten miles. We took to the back roads thankful for sturdy tires and tracking. 

Catch....

The white skies of a winter evening. A very cold day with little or no warmth to be had from the sun. Walking to the car park I glanced across at the tree and saw the setting sun like a childs ball caught within it's branches. 

It's not going to hurt....well only a little.

Well this is a rather strange entry. I've just had minor surgery on my skull which involved having some excess bone removed. As it was done under a local anesthetic I was awake during the procedure. The sense of pressure and tugging was only unpleasant at one particular time. I now have a bump free scalp, whoopee and a monumental headache but I know that will pass. All the staff were fantastic. Kind thoughtful and patient oh and the consultant did a lovely french knot!!!

In reflective mode.....

I saw this sculpture in a cemetery and thought how wonderful to be portrayed as being so calm and tranquil. But then I reflected and thought how sad to be in such tight control of ones passions and emotions. The turbulence of life does leave it scars but we live and learn and learning is the golden ticket to happiness. 

Dare to be different.......

Out walking on the beach I passed this pile of rocks. Nestled amongst them was a small sliver of brickwork. The red handmade bricks stood out amongst the stark grey of the rocks washed smooth by the waves. Being different in a crowd may feel strange but you have the right to be yourself and keep your own identity. 

A Very Happy Day

So what was the memory that made me smile?

A million miles away.....

A moment was all it took to be caught on camera. That moment of the daydream when the memories came flooding back. Thinking of the love of my life.....DDLL that smile belongs to you.  

Solution beyond reach

Trying to sort out a problem and still thinking at 3.00 am. So why is my mind closed to new ideas but not open to sleep?

Imagine a locked door

I passed this door and on the other side of it was the cell.  As I walked along the corridor I thought of all the people who could never walk out of doors that held them in rooms they hated. Sometimes the most locked rooms are in our minds to which we alone have the key.

A old fashioned fence...

Before railings and before bricks came the natural beauty of wood and the simplicity of wire.

Late blooms made me smile.

In the flower bed everything was dying, the browns, grey and oranges of curled leaves and dried out stalks. Then in one small corner this little purple flower a blaze of color. 

Ladybird, Ladybird....

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Like a sculpture of metal this dead flower head provides shelter for this Ladybird. Perhaps it like the people in the park is just basking in the warmth of the winter sun and soaking up a few rays.

Playing with my mind.....

The clue is in the word Reflections.  The clouds in the water is breath takingly beautiful and the translucent quality of the light dusts everything with a warm pink glow. Nature amazes whilst we stand and wonder.

Fancy a dip?

This water looked so appealing I nearly pulled off my shoes and socks and joined the birds. 

Last flight at dusk

As dusk begins to settle the birds finished with bathing take to the skies and in strict formation. 

Back to the photographs....

Cool .....Rock Star in the making.......cool.

Not a great master I fear but we all have to start somewhere...

OK so it's not an old master but it reminds me of sun flowers and I drew it !

New toy to play with....

Just discovered this new toy on my iphone. Time to keep playing I think.... 

The Getaway

The bride and groom make a dignified getaway after a long days partying....

Snack attack.....

Tom caught with snack.....again!