The shadow on the fence is something that was becoming a rarity this year but it was nice to see it back. Yes, the sun was shinning and it was also warm bordering on hot, which was more than welcome as this was a Bank Holiday Weekend here in the U.K., three days to relax and enjoy…
And enjoy we did…although in truth we did very little, it was just so nice to potter about with no haste and to just sit and enjoy a time to be lazy. So the weekend was a real mix of strolls in the woods…..
where even the Bluebells where making the effort to make a display……
though I suspect the best is yet to come. Back in the garden the Snowflakes are having a last flush but very much lightening a dark corner…
Aubrietia, House Leeks and Cheery Blossom added some extra colour….
The Euphorbia had also swapped its burgundy foliage for vibrant a vibrant summer fresh green…….
The very humble Dandelion is also at its very best. The Dandelion for many is the weed of all weeds to be hated – every advert for weed killers feature this bright yellow flower without exception and ‘real’ gardeners hate it with a vengeance……..
But the Dandelion is one of natures true Wild Flowers and no meadow should be without a yellow carpet in the early summer. Each flower head to be marvelled at for its intricacy an little masterpiece…..
Back in the garden the Hedge Sparrow (Dunnock) sang loudly. We have three pairs nesting so no doubt we will soon have many more……
A much more vocal visitors constant calling, which kept us awake, was the Wood Pigeon….I kept telling him that TV aerials were not substitutes for the woods and to be off!
So perfect was the weekend that little could disturb the slumbers of our Head of Security….no Buster was moving for no one….
The weekend break is over…the upside is that we are refreshed for another week.
The downside is that the pessimists at the Met Office forecast a return to cold, wet and very windy weather before next weekend. Oh! well we have had summer…..nice whilst it lasted!
7th MAY
© David Oakes 2013
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It is same for us too, in here… no spring but summer… Your photographs, these flowers are so beautiful. But my favorite of them, first photograph (standing so artistic) and the last one because he is so lovely 🙂 Blessing and Happiness, Thank you, love, nia
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Buster says …..”Thank You” but asks not to be disturbed, he reckons he is on holiday!
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I really like the Dunnock I always enjoy them scampering across our garden 🙂
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A much neglected bird….we consider ourselves lucky to have them all year round.
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Beautiful shots. Now the weather is about to drop again
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Thanks….and yes I look at the front coming in with gloom – but lets enjoy whilst we can!
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Nice shots especially the first one:)
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Thanks.
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I am so happy for you to have had such a lovely weekend. Wonderful photos, and Buster tells the whole story right there. Sun, warmth, nap time.
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IF ONLY IT WOULD LAST! I fear it will not. Just hope that summer will no go for good.
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All your photos are great but I love shadows and the first photo is wonderful.
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and it told the story of the day…a rare day this year of sunshine and warmth
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Welcome to spring, David! We’ve been anticipating it for so long. I must commend you on your dandelion portraits. They are not often given the attention that they so well deserve.
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I spoke too soon….weather for the past few days has been damp, turning heavy rain plus some strong winds and so much colder again. Next few days appear to be not much better
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Colder and windy here too. So, what’s your point?
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The euphorbia are absolutely gorgeous; my fave is the Crown of Thorns, does it grow there? As for Buster, well, he has the best spot, always! And that tiny bird, not the pigeon, is gorgeous too. A good selection, david!
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All the plants can now be considered ‘native’ species and regular wild or garden flowers.
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