Life with cats, and other things…
13th May 2024 . May 13th was one of our better days. It saw us on the way to Vermont which took us past the nursery and I was surprised to see that the trees are in fact flowering fruit trees. Somehow I'd thought they were pines, though I never got a very good look. … Continue reading Juxtaposition
9th May 2024 . Driving back through the village, I noticed that another storm was blowing up. Heading to Greenwich I kept watch. . For an open view of the dramatic sky, we shot off down a lane we had not previously explored. . If possible, I avoid power lines. . But sometimes they offer … Continue reading Catching up?
1752/8th May 2024 . It's hard keeping up when the season suddenly accelerates, creating so many photographic opportunities! There have been numerous transitions from fair to stormy weather which I can never resist... . A few clouds appeared on a late afternoon and now that it stays light so late, I got to watch their … Continue reading Comfort
1503/12th May 2024 . Two days and nights of solid overcast. Light show over, wide open sky. . You can't win them all. But I have always wanted to see the Aurora and this event was obviously quite special. . However, I can take pleasure in small things. Twice a day I go up to … Continue reading So small
0609/7th May 2024 . It doesn't take long for the scene to transform dramatically. The first crop of dandelions soon turned to seed. . Standing proud in the afternoon sun, they seem to say: "We have a right to be here!" . When I was a child, dandelions were unwelcome in gardens. A relative of … Continue reading Four years
3rd May 2024 . Returning from Vermont the other day, the driver took evasive action to avoid having a truck behind us. As much as he complains about putt-putts, he gets equally annoyed at being followed because we so often see something we want to slow down or stop for. . So we turned off … Continue reading Disturbances
1548/2nd May 2024 . Late afternoon light has a special quality. . A perfect time for viewing foxes. . Animals always seem to sense when they are being observed. Deer are very nervous and are apt to flee. Foxes are very alert, constantly scanning the terrain but they don't appear bothered by our presence at … Continue reading Deluge
0618/4th May 2024 . It's the Year of the Dandelion! . The fields are always full of dandelions but this year it's a bumper crop. Bees are happy! . Other wild flowers are thriving as well. Beneath the trees a carpet of blue: Ground ivy. . Wild strawberries have to be subdued because of their … Continue reading Summoner
. The colour of Spring is almost as the colour of Fall. . If you see what I mean. . Back lit , young leaves are like stained glass. Magical. . Meanwhile... . A young male groundhog patrols the feeders. Males are much huskier. . It's easy to see the difference. "They got no table … Continue reading Stages of Spring
1030/26th April 2024 Barring a handful of grey days, April has been quite splendid. Some would say it's been too cool but for me it could not have been better. . Cooler temperatures allowed new growth to remain fresh. I could swear the trees were joyous. After being in the cold all winter with no … Continue reading Returnees