This morning was one of those perfect mornings! I was up quite early when there was still a slight haziness in the air and the grass was damp with dew. Doors and windows were flung open and the first cuppa of the day consumed whilst sitting watching the birds fluttering on the feeders and the squirrels prancing around on the grass and the occasional neighbourhood cat passing by following the fox run under the hedges and across the gardens. Some stopping a while to peer at the strange woman in a dressing gown, sitting on the seat and sipping from a mug.
As we were early birds we decided to walk around the lake at Trentham before it got too hot and too busy. I was taken by some of the reflections to be seen across the lake and under the trees. Here are a few of the images I captured on my small camera - I didn't take my larger one with me - but I always have the small one in my bag.
The lake was so still
The lighting was just right
There wasn't even the smallest breeze
To disrupt the shapes of the reflections
We walked around the lake
and around the edge of the formal gardens before it was time to leave.
Have a great weekend everyone!
I love being an early riser! The symmetry of the reflections is perfect! Enjoy the rest of the day, preferably in a shady spot! x
ReplyDeleteI'm just cooling down now. Glad you found out what your mysterious plant was. Happy weekend:)
DeleteIt looks like the size of your camera doesn't count judging by the lovely pictures you took!
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend!
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Thanks, Michela! You too have a great weekend:)
DeleteSuper reflections! I like the ones on the lake in particular.
ReplyDeleteHave agreat weekend.
June
Thanks, June - it was just right for taking the reflections on the lake:)
DeleteHow lovely! It was quite autumnal here this morning, chilly and very foggy! I visited Trentham yesterday as I had a two for one voucher and hadn't been out of the house all week! I've never been in summer before and enjoyed it so much I want to go again with Dave at the weekend, after getting another vouchers. I'm not too keen on the Italian garden but I loved all the flowers planted near the long grasses. I've never seen it so colourful!
ReplyDeleteI love the 'river of grasses' just as you walk in and the little show gardens at the back of the cafe more than the formal garden. Hope you enjoy your visit at the weekend:)
DeleteYou are very clever with your camera.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ruth, glad you enjoyed the photos:)
DeleteSuper photos.I wish I was an early riser but I'm not!!(I'm always up by 8 am but I imagine you are way earlier than that).I'm a night owl.
ReplyDeleteI'm normally up about 7.30a.m. but this morning I was up at five to six and it was so peaceful in the garden:)
DeleteI love your photos Rosie. What a lovely take on reflections. The ones on the lake are superb.
ReplyDeletePatricia x
Thanks, Patricia. The lake did look lovely yesterday:)
ReplyDeleteLovely photos Rosie. I'm usually the first up in my house, I love sitting in the garden with my first cuppa, watching and listening to the birds, best time of the day.
ReplyDeleteHi Rosie, What a wonderful start to the day! I love love love the photos of the reflections in the lake and the shadows, you must have a good small camera....could I ask what make it is as I'm on the look out for a smaller camera to keep with me at all times, just in case! x
ReplyDeleteI have been getting up early all week to do a bit of gardening before it gets too hot - I wish I had Trentham Gardens to visit in the early quiet and to capture those reflections - gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThere is a strange woman around these parts too, but she has no dressing gown - just her PJ's!!! All days should start this way. XXXXX
ReplyDeleteI adore seeing your beautiful countryside through the eyes of your camera. Thank you for sharing, Connie :)
ReplyDeletewritten beautifully and with shots to match ... Love Helen, Darcy and Bingley xxx
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