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View of Oxford

2011-07-30T20:14:23Z

A misty morning in the fields overlooking Oxford. A sepia toned photograph.

Hare on alert

2011-07-30T19:51:27Z

Basking in the sunshine this Hare heard the shutter but tolerated my presence.

Fallow Deer

2011-07-30T18:51:34Z

This young Fallow Deer ignored me as it ambled across a pathway in the woods, heading for a drink from the river.

Spring Lamb

2011-05-10T19:33:43Z

Lots of little lambs this year. It was an absolute pleasure watching them all dashing around the fields in large groups, bounding in the air!

Bluebells Spring 2011

2011-05-10T19:11:23Z

The Bluebells were not quite so good this year. The tree canopy seems to have stolen a march on the flowers and consequently they are rather stunted and pale in colour. However, they are still a heart warming sight!

Hare at standing start

2011-05-10T18:31:35Z

Spring is definitely the time to photograph the Brown Hare. They are so concerned with pairing that they take little notice of you sitting at the edge of a field. This one studied me for some time before setting off in search of their mate. Such majestic animals.

Spring Blossom

2011-04-10T18:12:04Z

What a wonderful Spring so far (2011)! I have never seen so much beautiful blossom. The fruit trees are a mass of colour and I cannot recollect the Magnolias ever looking better.

Pretty Hare in the Woods

2011-04-10T18:01:48Z

Came across this pretty Hare in some woods. It had ambled into the woods from the fields in the (unusual) heat of the April sun and was wandering around looking for something to eat. Did not pay any attention to me until it heard the camera shutter but it was hard to get a clear shot in such dense undergrowth. A beautiful animal nonetheless.

Yellowhammer in the snow

2011-01-21T19:18:11Z

The heavy snow in December did not seem to phase many of the birds. This female Yellowhammer was quite tolerant of human company and welcomed any food that was on offer. Their beautiful plumage stood out even more vibrantly in the snow.

Fieldfare

2011-01-22T15:13:26Z

Fieldfare’s, with their distinctive call, visit Oxfordshire villages in the Winter to feast on the berries in the hedgerows and gardens. This one jealously guarded the rotting fruits on this tree, chasing off all comers.

First Light

2011-01-20T22:17:11Z

On the way to work one morning I saw a lovely red sunrise looking East from Culham in Oxfordshire. Next morning I left even earlier and dashed to get a good vantage point as the sun rose. As luck would have it a flight of geese headed straight into the rising sun and a Red Kite circled to gain height on the early morning thermals.

Curious Kite

2010-10-24T18:45:05Z

Majestic Kite

2010-10-24T18:48:40Z

Beautiful Kite

2010-10-24T18:41:53Z

Three Red Kites

2010-10-17T18:17:09Z

Taken at Gigrin Farm in Wales there were so many Red Kites it was difficult to focus on any individual. The Kite at the top of the picture had swooped down and picked up a piece of meat, which can be seen in it’s feet. The other two hopeful Kites follow the leader, hoping it drops the meal, or they can grab it from it’s talons. An awesome sight and so worth a special trip to the feeding station.

Waterfall at Black a Tor

2010-09-30T21:17:21Z

A lovely river runs past Black a Tor Copse; cold water but a wonderful series of small waterfalls trickles away into the valley (see movie in the Blog). I could have sat here all day but nightfall was coming and I had to press on.

Snail in raindrop

2010-10-02T21:28:22Z

Taking pictures of Rose Hips dripping with raindrops I noticed this minute snail. Was it trapped in the raindrop?

Mushroom

2010-10-02T21:20:51Z

Lots of mushrooms around in the woods in October. Beech woods are good for a variety of funghi. Not sure what this one is precisely but it was a lovely sight in the dappled shade. Will research the type and update the entry when I can.

Snail

2010-10-02T21:15:11Z

Lots of small snails around this morning. The wet night has made things easier for them to move around the plants in search of something to eat.

Rose Hip and Raindrop

2010-10-02T21:12:03Z

Heavy rain the day before and overnight left everything drenched. This Rose Hip was in a hedgerow that was dripping and drying out as the sun broke through the early morning mist.

Inquisitive Hare

2010-10-02T21:08:00Z

Busy taking pictures of berries and spider’s webs I suddenly felt I was being watched. I looked round and this Hare was sitting watching me. Not satisfied with that it ran towards me, stopped a couple of times, and came close to see what was going on, before ambling off into the wood.

Sunrise at Falmouth

2010-09-30T21:29:57Z

Falmouth Bay can be as calm as a mill pond at times, yet it is one of the deepest bays in Europe. This morning it was absolutely still, not a breath of wind, and an eerie quiet about the place. So peaceful.

View towards Black a Tor

2010-09-30T21:23:02Z

Trekking back across the hills the gradient is quite steep, but there is a wonderful view towards Black a Tor and the Copse (top left). A frantic rush to get back before sunset, but well worth the effort; an enchanting place.

Black a Tor Copse

2010-09-30T20:53:33Z

A wonderfully tranquil place to visit on Dartmoor. One of the last high altitude Oak woods in the UK. A bit of a hike over some pretty rough ground (and bogs!). Small, twisted and stunted Oak trees amongst a field of large rounded boulders covered in moss – a truly magical place, unlike anywhere I have visited before.

Partridge at Dawn

2010-08-30T14:24:48Z

Such a sweet little bird, but a liability to themselves; far too trusting for their own good. At dawn they are slow to wake up and can easily fall prey to Birds of Prey.

Hot Pursuit

2010-08-30T15:40:12Z

The Red Kites put up with the taunting of the Crows remarkably well. This one slickly outmanoeuvred the Crow and became the pursuer for a few seconds until it tired of the chase and went back to gliding on the strong wind of the day.

Wind on the Web

2010-08-30T15:24:46Z

7 Spot Ladybird

2010-08-30T14:46:14Z

Nature is wonderful – how perfectly formed the wings on this 7 Spot Ladybird are. This one even has a spot shaped like a heart. There seems to be more of them around this year. Perhaps they are holding their own against the Harlequin Ladybirds? Let’s hope so, as they are far more beautiful than the invader.

Veering Right

2010-08-30T15:12:54Z

Bramble Colours

2010-08-30T14:54:12Z

Even the humble Bramble can turn some particularly attractive Autumn colour.

Winter

2010-06-15T18:30:37Z

Autumn

2010-06-15T18:30:23Z

Spring

2010-06-15T18:29:47Z

Summer

2010-06-15T18:30:05Z