Monday, March 07, 2016

Monday Miscellany

It was such a lovely morning we decided to walk at Trentham today instead of our usual Tuesday.  The sun was bright, making it impossible to see at times but it was so lovely to feel the warmth of it on our backs and to see the blue sky.

Today's walk was all about light and shade, reflections and shadows.

 As we walked around the garden, the spring flowers were out.  Buzzards wheeled over head, cormorants and herons flew over too on their way to the lake,  and the crocus geese made their way across the grass. 

 More crocus under the trees

 Such a beautiful colour
 
Daffodils were hard to photograph in the bright sunshine but lots of them are in flower now.

 The reflections of the colours were so vivid

 Planting was underway in the kitchen garden

 The trees looked wonderful against the blue sky


Paul walked in front of me as I was taking this photo but I've left him in as in his warm, beige coloured hat he looks a bit like a fourth mushroom. 

 Everything looked so clear and sharply defined in the sunny brightness.

 I love the shadow of the head of the goose on the right reflected on the flank of the goose on the left.

 The beginnings of the new stumpery using the roots of the trees that have been removed for the refurbishment of the garden taking it back to how it was when designed by Capability Brown.

 The trees themselves were looking wonderful in the glorious light.

 Two hours passed by so quickly.

 What a lovely morning it was!

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  1. What a beautiful place to walk, loved the 4 mushrooms.

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    1. He He - yes indeed it is a lovely place to walk:)

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  2. A beautiful day. I am glad that you left the 'fourth mushroom' in the photo! x

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    1. Couldn't take him out once I'd seen how he fitted in:)

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  3. A lovely morning indeed, they don't get much better than that. Those crocus geese are quite different, I don't think I would have noticed if you hadn't said but can now see the shape. :-)

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    1. I think those crocus geese would be seen more clearly from up the nearest tree:)

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  4. Trentham Gardens looks a lovely place to visit, particularly on such a sunny bright day. xx

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    1. It was such a lovely day, such a change from the recent grey days:)

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  5. I don't blame you taking advantage of this lovely day, I think it is due to be the best this week and it was lovely to see the blue sky and sunshine. I love the fourth mushroom! Xxx

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    1. Yes, you were right is was the best day so far this week:)

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  6. It really was a wonderful morning for you to be out and about! Thank you for taking us along to share the sunshine!! I love the photos of the crocuses! Oh, and of course the extra mushroom too! xx

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    1. Of course I should have been doing other things at home but it was good to take advantage of the glorious sunshine:)

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  7. It looks a wonderful day here! I love the 4th mushroom (even though I hate eating mushrooms!!!!) - the crocuses and daffs look so bright and bonny against the green. Those light reflections are so bright and cheerful!x

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    1. I used to love mushrooms but find I don't like the texture of them in my mouth anymore. I love to see them growing and on market stalls though.

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  8. Hasn't it been a lovely day to be outdoors?! I enjoyed your photos and had to laugh as at first glance I didn't realise that was Paul and not a mushroom, hehe!

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    1. Hehe... I'll tell him he eats so many mushrooms that he's starting to look like one:)

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  9. Ha Ha! Crocus geese. The real ones are better though :)

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    1. Well I think they are supposed to be geese - could be ducks of course. Yes the real ones are better and far noisier too:)

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  10. What a beautiful day out, the place looks lovely.
    Amanda xx

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  11. I must admit I'm a wee bit jealous of your lovely sightings of Spring ... wonderful photos. We have no such sightings as yet, but soon it will be our turn.

    Wishing you a beautiful week ahead...
    Brenda




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    1. It will indeed I hope those signs come soon for you, hope you have a lovely week too:)

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  12. You made the most of the sunny day by taking a walk at Trentham. Lovely reflections. It looks as if the gardeners were also taking advantage of the better weather as they work in the kitchen garden and on the Capability Brown refurbishment project.

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    1. There is a lot going on in the gardens at the moment and the gardeners were out in force tidying here and there, even the little cafe at the end of the lake is being refurbished for the new season:)

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  13. I love the crocus geese and the goose head shadow. It's lovely to see everything in bright sunshine and on the brink of spring.

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    1. It is lovely to see the sunshine isn't it? I was glad the geese stayed still long enough for me to get the photo of the refelection:)

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  14. What a beautiful set of photos. The day looked stunning. Glad you had a good time. :)

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    1. Thanks, Amanda it was a lovely morning:)

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  15. What a treat to join you on this walk, Rosie. Such a pretty place.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. Glad you enjoyed the walk, Amalia, it is a lovely place:)

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  16. Hi Rosie! I love your walking and see the pictures! Thanks for sharing them!

    Sandra xxx

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    1. Thanks, Sandra. Glad you enjoyed the photos:)

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  17. Your photos are just lovely. Makes me feel like I am part of nature.

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    1. Hello and thanks for visiting - glad you enjoyed the photos:)

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