Joining in once again with the Scavenger Photo Hunt organised by Kate at 'I live, I love, I craft, I am me' blog.
July's word prompts are:- Door, 11a.m., texture, shadows, view, my choice
Door - the carved slate plaque by this door said we must use the other door which we were quite happy to do as it led inside the Oriel Brondanw at Plas Brondanw the former home of Clough Williams-Ellis the architect who created nearby Portmeirion village.
We have visited the garden many times as when we visit this part of Wales the place we stay is only a couple of miles away. We had gone into the house and gallery to see an exhibition called 'Fragile Landscape' organised by members of The Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales.
We have visited the garden many times as when we visit this part of Wales the place we stay is only a couple of miles away. We had gone into the house and gallery to see an exhibition called 'Fragile Landscape' organised by members of The Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales.
11a.m. - The Millennium Clock in the centre of Ashbourne in Derbyshire told us it was eleven o'clock precisely, time for coffee before a wander around the shops.
Texture - I loved the texture in these leaves against the sky. Photo taken at Trentham Gardens on the Lakeside Walk as we sat on a seat where we were sheltered for a while from the heat of the sun.
Shadow/s - Shadows of the shrubs across the lavender and shadows of the lavender on the path. Taken at Sugnall Walled Garden, near Eccleshall in Staffordshire. The scent of the lavender and the loud constant hum of the bees enjoying it lingered as we sat under the awning with coffee and scones with home-made jam.
View - my favourite view from last week's short break in Wales, if you read my last post you'll have already seen the photo. It was taken from the Coastal Path along which we had walked from Borth-y-Gest near Porthmadog in Gwynedd. The beach is called Morfa Bychan and the white house at the end is called The Powder House or Y Cwt Pwdr. Built in the 18th century it is now a private residence. It was once used for the storing of gunpowder that had been unloaded from ships. It was then transported for use in the local slate mines.
My choice - Another view this time from the window of Clough Williams-Ellis's bedroom at Plas Brondanw- his favourite view across his garden to Snowdon in the distance.
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Some great photos there with references to a couple of places I'm familiar with. Although I haven't been to Plas Brandanw I have been to Portmeirion itself while camping on Anglesey and got some lovely colourful photos while I was there. It's held a fascination for me for many years as I watched The Prisoner, filmed there in the late 60s. I discovered Borth-y-Gest by accident while in Porthmadog three years ago, and though I walked a distance along the coast path I didn't go too far as there was a thick sea mist closing in.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tigermouse. We stay just north of Tremadog so always visit beaches at Cricceth and Borth-y-Gest - the beaches along that corner of the Llyn peninsula ae wonderful. Plas Brondanw is in the next villege along from where we stay. I have been to Portmeirion a couple of times and it is fascinating. We love Anglesey and know some people on the island who run a fossil centre, we love the Mill on the island too. There are some lovely beaches and spots for seeing wildlife. I remember The Prisoner too:)
DeleteA lovely selection of photos and I so enjoyed seeing the Plas Brondanw pictures - I am so grateful that you told me about the gardens and we were able to visit when we had a short break in Wales last year.
ReplyDeleteThe coastal view is gorgeous too so pleased you were able to get away for a few days :) Have a good weekend.
Thank you RR, I'm glad you were able to visit the gardens, they are so beautiful. It was wonderful this time to find the house open for a special exhibition, it has been closed and labelled private on previous visits. It was lovely to see the sea:)
DeleteI wondered about the house being open and whether they have changed the policy. So good you were able to see inside. Yes, it is always good to see the sea especially when we live inland and far from it!
DeleteWe spoke to someone in there who said it had opened for the last couple of years for the annual exhibition, before it always used to be sculpture spread across the gardens with more fragile things in the summer house. We were much later going this year than normal so were lucky to find the house open, it was quite a treat:)
DeleteLovely, all of them. Interesting story about The Powder House; it does look rather exposed and I wonder how if fares when there is a storm blowing but on the day you took your photo, it looks delightful. I went to Portmeirion over 20 years ago and just wandered around the gardens; sadly there was no time to explore further. My favourite just has to be the view, closely followed by the clock!
ReplyDeleteThank you, The Powder House is now a holiday home apparently accesssible only during low tide and by 4x4 vehicle. It must feel very exposed in winter months - there is a golf course on the headland behind it. The weather was perfect when I took that photo:)
DeleteLovely photos Rosie. The textured leaves are so ethereal, hanging against the clear blue sky and I'm very taken with your view. I could easily walk along that beach & it must have been about 1999 that we visited Portmeirion whilst in UK, so do know where you were. Thanks & take care.
ReplyDeleteThank you Susan, Portmerion is a fascinating place isn't it? I wondered if the leaves had been dried and dessicated by the sun but they did look lovely against the sky. Have a lovely weekend:)
DeleteLovely photos - those leaves are lacy, very pretty and obviously very tasty to something! Love the door sign :) thank you for joining in x
ReplyDeleteThank you, perhaps the leaves may have been eaten by something - they left an interesting pattern behind them. The door sign was lovely Welsh slate:)
DeleteI can almost hear the hum of those bees and smell the lavender. A lovely selection Rosie. Have a good weekend. B x
ReplyDeleteThank you Barbara. The bees were obviously enjoying themselves in the lavender. Hope you too have a lovely weekend:)
DeleteBeautiful photos and I like the sound of the scones with jam and coffee as you smell the lavender and hear the bees. I just looked at your last post from Wales, wish I could go there too!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kay, we were only in Wales for three days but it was wonderful as we had a little cooling rain as well as lots of sun:)
Delete"The scent of the lavender and the loud constant hum of the bees enjoying it lingered as we sat under the awning with coffee and scones with home-made jam."
ReplyDeleteNow, _that_ is a perfect sentence!!!!!!!
All the photos are lovely, but _that_ sentence, stopped me. -smile-
Thank you, how kind you are, I'm glad you enjoyed the words and the picture gleaned from them - it did seem a perfect moment in this strange summer of ours:)
DeleteYou've made it impossible for me to choose a favourite. Well done. I have a huge soft spot for lavender and am hoping to visit a lavender farm this weekend. x
ReplyDeleteThank you Mrs T. We visited the lavender farm last year almost at the end of the season so hope to go again this year - I need to try one of their lavender scones. Have a lovely visit:)
DeleteWe went yesterday afternoon and the Best Beloved is happy to report that the lavender scones are delicious! I had the lavender and lemon cake, also delish. x
DeleteThat's good to know. Glad you were able to visit. I think we will have to try one of each of those and share - they both sound delicious:)
DeleteThat coastal view is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteMine too William, I have it as my screen saver now, makes me smile everytime I see it:)
DeleteSuch beautiful photos of wonderful places. 😊
ReplyDeleteThank you, I've been lucky to visit such lovely places:)
DeleteWow, beautiful photos. Each having a beauty of its own I found it difficult to choose a favourite.
ReplyDeleteThank you, there are so many beautiful places around the UK to take photos of - we are lucky aren't we?:)
DeleteFabulous photos. Although I like my solitude I think The Powder House might be a bit extreme, even for me. I would love a lavender hedge like that, but (in normal years) it is far too wet here.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I would love a garden path up to the front door lined with lavender on either side, that would be blissful:)
DeleteThe Powder House looks so tranquil, a delightful place for a walk.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing your pics this month.
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the photos:)
DeleteLovely photos, Love the view
ReplyDeleteJulie xxxxx
Thanks, Julie:)
DeleteLovely photos Rosie with your favourite view being my favourite photo of yours too. x
ReplyDeleteThank you Simone, now we have found that beach we will return to walk some more:)
DeleteA lovely set of photos Rosie. You go to some beautiful and interesting places. I like the notice beside the door carved on slate. The plaque is informative and attractive at the same time. The exhibition sounds like a good one to visit. I've always wanted to go Portmeirion Village because of the Italianate architecture, but have never had the opportunity to visit. In fact I would love to go back and spend some time in N. Wales.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda. The slate notice looked so warm and welcoming in the sunshine even though it was a sort of barrier. The whole house inside had a warm glow about it. Have been to Portmerion a couple of times and it is very attractive and interesting but I do love Plas Brondanw for its elegant simplicity. Well worth a visit if you are ever in that area:)
DeleteThank you John. We did have a bit of rain but the day we found the beach was so hot and warm. I love North Wales:)
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely, summery collection. I like the shadows and the lavender, especially the thought of sitting there with a scone! I love the beach view too :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Louise, the scones were served with logan berry jam made with fruit picked from the garden. The beach was wonderful, wedid go down the steps and walked a little way on it:)
DeleteThank you for such beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you Vivienne, I'm glad you enjoyed the photos. For some reason I can't access your blog from the Scavenger list to leave you a message on your Scavengerpost. I'll try again later:)
DeleteThe link doesn't work for some reason but Kate has put up a note with a link at the top of the post.
DeleteThanks, I found you and left a comment:)
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