25-JAN-2013
Some hearts
I bought this necklace back in 2007 from a lovely Boutique in Scotland.
It was hellish expensive as it's all solid silver but it was a special treat to me from me. Occasionally you have to do that... It gets noticed for two reasons, one because it's quite stunning when worn over black, the chain is very long and the bottom locket reaches my waist easily and two because it makes such a noise!
Oh, the bow belongs to the bra not the necklace.
Have a lovely weekend everyone, keep warm/dry/cool, whatever suits you best. ;)
26-JAN-2013
Hydrangea
If I could only choose one plant to grow in my garden, apart from being a dreadful choice to have to make, I would choose the genus Hydrangea. It has over 70 species and two main flower arrangements, Mophead and Lacecap. Beyond that I know very little except that from a photography point of view you get year round photos. This is of some of the remaining flower heads of one of my Hydrangea petiolaris, which climbs with abandon over a shed.
27-JAN-2013
Gerbera
Bright sunlight one minute and rain+hail the next was the order of today's weather. I spent some time in our Sun Room, so called because it's south facing and has large patio doors which let in lots of light. It's a warm room too regardless of the state of the rest of the house. Strange really as it's the most modern bit of the building and doesn't have lovely thick stone walls.
Spike joined me, as you can imagine it's a cat magnet of a room too and so I had to work round his inquisitive little nose and paws. He though it great fun that I was lying on the floor and leaving "toys" ie. my flowers all over the place! It's a wonder I got a single in focus shot!
28-JAN-2013
Rusting away
Some years ago my Mum bought me a garden chair, but it's a garden chair with a difference, it's mostly metal and is very ornate, almost regal in it's look. It's been sitting in our porch for about 5 years and various bits are definitely past their best. Sadly I doubt it can be repaired but it's still ok to sit in for a while yet.
29-JAN-2013
Reeds
It was raining and blowing hard when I drove into Okehampton so I turned off the main road and explored another, as yet undriven lane. It's hard to believe that after living here for 16 years there are still bits of lanes I haven't driven along in search of a photo or two. I was about 4 miles from home when I found this field. The weather has taken it's toll and the ground is saturated so I couldn't get very near to the reeds which was a shame. The sharp eyed amongst you will see the raindrops on the filter . I left them there, cloning them all out would be a nightmare and at least you are seeing what I saw (apart from the change to mono of course!)
30-JAN-2013
Heading to sunset.
After a day of being busy but not achieving much I got in the car and headed towards Hatherleigh. There are a couple of places along the lane where there is a good view of the Moor and therefore hopefully the sunset. As I began the drive up the last rise in the road before the fabulous view I noticed this. Yes I was in the middle of the road but no I wasn't lying down ;)
31-JAN-2013
31
The end of the month...where has it gone?