Beach Finds

Astounishing colours & textures to be seen in the various choice of rock pools,

discovered on a walk along the beach from one secluded beach to the beach at Lee. 

Such brilliant detail & warmth of colour,

& yet,

 the beach,

 almost unintiviting,

 with the huge rock formations,

dominating & looming into the skyline, 

At low tide, the reminders & remaining treasures from the rock pools,

together with clumps of seaweed,

resting before another soaking from the coastal waters.



Belgium Shopping

Displays of wooden clogs. . . .

To rows of lace making shops. . . .

Tapestries of various designs for sale,

 or even buy the panels to make your own cushions etc. . . .

A very wide choice of commercial or handmade lace,

beautiful & intricate. . . .

An apetite for Belgium chocolates,

 to tempt anyones palate. . . .

With taste in mind, plenty of Belgium Beer to sample. . . .

Besides the relaxing meal of a cheese fondue. . . .

Much else to see,

but one of the biggest surprises,

an all year Christmas shop. . . .

Hallloween

Happy Halloween!

The Sun's Rays

A beautiful sunset on the North Devon coast,

stayed until the sun finally set.  A wonderful end to the day.

And earlier that day, the sun glistened over the sea

The sun's rays are always welcome,

 regardless of whatever the time of the day!



After Work

Often wish I had time in the morning,

 to just stop the car &

  leisurely take photos of the sun rising.

Not a chance! 

But finally,

one evening after work this week,

I did manage to capture these sunset moments instead.

Willett Hill

A walk taken a few weeks ago in the Somerset countryside.

It is definitely a hill! 

 But thankfully,

 a gradual gradient,

 walking through woodland in a spiral direction. . . .

Finally,

with a walk through the bracken flanked with small trees,

 the top of the hill was in sight.

The ruin of Willett Tower. . . .

Over the hill, looking back,

the tower is shadowed with the lowering sun.

But, what an amazing view, the Somerset countryside



Seasonal Changes at Hestercombe Gardens

 The Autumn colours are now starting to settle in. . . .

The transformed leaves of various shades of red,

 brown & yellow are now falling into nestled heaps. . .

Plants may be shedding there spring & summer colour,

 but the vibriant red of Autumn is stunning indeed!

Even the dead flowerheads of the blue thistle,

 still offers a new dimension,

 to this ever creeping season.



Blending in. . . .

Garden Colour

Despite all the bad weather of recent weeks,

 which also continued into this weekend,

 some colour, within a variety of catergories,

can be seen in the garden although not in such an abundance now.

The rose blooms are almost gone now,

 and any remaining are showing signs of decay,

 & now colder weather is becoming more apparent,

 flowers of any kind will  soon disappear. . . .

An Umbrella Day !?!

Thoughts immediately go to the Sun Umbrella . . . .

Wouldn't that be great to be soaking up the warmth of the sun . . . .

Decorative  & colourful oriental umbrella's

 make me think of travel to far off places . . . .

Hmm . . . . the thought of Cocktail Umbrella's

 are quite favourable aswell . . . .

But . . . .  Ooh Gosh!!! another wet weekend!

Much needed, an Umbrella for the rain!!!