Thursday 24 December 2020

Seeing a Christmas hare!




I’ve admired the work of Vanessa Bowman for quite some time 
and have been waiting for the right moment to do a blog post..

Well, the moment has arrived! 

Today, an early morning visit to Wolborough cemetery, 
with Nich, brought quite a surprise!
                         
We disturbed a hare...which bounded off down the path 
before we could think ‘photo opportunity’! 

I’ve not seen a hare in years! Such a fine sight! 

Made my day! 


I think that the above picture has a ‘Wolborough’ touch to it.


Here are some other lovely pieces of art by the same artist:











 

Tuesday 22 December 2020

Today...





I started the day by trekking around the garden!

‘Why not make a wreath?’ I thought!




              It’s amazing what you can do with what’s growing around you.....
              and I have this delightful, delicate, winter Clematis in the garden;
             Nich gave this to me, a couple of years ago.

              It’s come into its own, this winter, and has rambled all over the place!

 

             That done, we waited for a delivery as well as visits from various family 

              members to do some ‘doorstep present swapping’,

             before taking the usual walk.....



                        
                         This Beech is such a stunning colour.
                         
                         In contrast, the delicate, pale green leaves of the spindle 
                         are highlighted against the dark, tree trunks.







The country churchyard is looking lovely, with
many graves adorned with pretty Christmas offerings.




This stunning, shuttlecock fern has become 
quite a landmark...just one of many on our walk.

And as we reach home...wow!

The Pyracantha hedge is a real beauty this year! 

Who needs baubles?!




                                              What a lovely day! 😁