Tag: Scenery

#SundayStills ~ Out and About in the Great #Outdoors #Nature #Photography

Welcome to the Sunday Stills feature hosted by Terri Webster Schrandt. The Great Outdoors is the theme this week. The photos below are from a recent visit to Cholmondeley Castle Gardens in Cheshire.   Hiking in the hills above Penmaenmawr, North Wales These are from a visit to Scotland a few years ago. We stayed … Continue reading #SundayStills ~ Out and About in the Great #Outdoors #Nature #Photography

#SundayStills ~ Let’s Take a Look #Photography #Peep

Welcome to the Sunday Stills feature, hosted by Terri Webster Schrandt. This week's word is Peep, which can mean several things including to peer through, look cautiously or take a quick look. A baby blue tit taking his first look at the outside world. Small flowers emerging from the foliage into the sunshine. These friendly … Continue reading #SundayStills ~ Let’s Take a Look #Photography #Peep

#SundayStills ~ I’d Rather Be…Beside the Sea #Nature #Landscape #Scenery

Welcome to The Sunday Stills feature hosted by Terri Webster Shrandt. The prompt this week is where would you rather be? I love being by the sea and these are some of my favourite places. Northumberland has some of the most beautiful beaches. Below left is Warkworth beach and on the right is Bamburgh beach … Continue reading #SundayStills ~ I’d Rather Be…Beside the Sea #Nature #Landscape #Scenery

#SundayStills ~ Monthly Colour Challenge ~ Shades of #Green #Nature #Photography

Welcome to the Sunday Stills Monthly Colour Challenge hosted by Terri Webster Schrandt. This month's prompt is any shade of green. A juvenile blue tit (I think) preening in the safety of the tree. and a robin after enjoying the sunflower hearts. He definitely looks well fed. The Star of Bethlehem has beautiful flowers and … Continue reading #SundayStills ~ Monthly Colour Challenge ~ Shades of #Green #Nature #Photography

#SundayStills ~ Out of This World #Nature #Photography

Welcome to the Sunday Stills feature hosted by Terri Webster Schrandt. This week's prompt is Out of This World. According to the dictionary this phrase has many synonyms including impressive, marvelous, glorious and delightful.  I found the inside of Salisbury Cathederal very impressive, especially the medieval clock that's on display. The image on the left … Continue reading #SundayStills ~ Out of This World #Nature #Photography

Another Perfect Winter Morning #Frosty #Sunshine #Nature

The coldest morning so far. It was still -5 degrees while we were out but the sun was shining and the frost was crisp. The perfect winter morning. Parts of the lake were frozen over but it didn't seem to bother the ducks. I didn't see any swans however, not sure where they were hiding.

#SundayStills ~ Let’s Go Walking #Paths #Trails

Welcome to the Sunday Stills feature hosted by Terri Webster Schrandt. This week is all about paths and trails. This path leads up to Conwy Castle in North Wales Also in North Wales, this hike was quite challenging A friend and I were staying with our friend who lives outside Boston, Mass. This is one … Continue reading #SundayStills ~ Let’s Go Walking #Paths #Trails

#SundayStills ~ All Things #Glass (or Glassy…) #Photography

Welcome To the Sunday Stills feature, hosted by Terri Webster Schrandt. This week's theme is glass and the first image is the impressive structure which is the Glasgow Botanic Gardens. I visited a few years ago with some blogging friends when one of them was kind enough to invite us to stay with her.   … Continue reading #SundayStills ~ All Things #Glass (or Glassy…) #Photography

#SundayStills ~ What does #Summer Mean to You? #Scenery #Beach

Welcome to the Sunday Stills feature hosted by Terri Webster Schrandt. This week's theme is Summer. I love being by water in any season but summer walks are especially enjoyable. Fun on the beach Colourful blooms and butterflies.  The birds provide lots of interest, spring and summer sees many baby birds. This year we had … Continue reading #SundayStills ~ What does #Summer Mean to You? #Scenery #Beach

A Visit to Powis Castle #Photography #Medieval

Castell Powys (in Welsh) was built around 1200 as a medieval fortress sitting in a hugely elevated position on the Welsh borders and is now in the care of the National Trust. No photography is allowed inside so the following images are from the impressive tiered garden with far reaching views. You can find out … Continue reading A Visit to Powis Castle #Photography #Medieval