Limes Wright

As is typical of me, Ruby Dog is my go to model when trying a new lens.

I've now broken up for the school holidays so I can start thinking about Christmas. :)

The oldest part of this early 17th coaching inn was built in 1619. It was allegedly described in the New York Times as "the most handsome inn in the world".

The leading pack for most of Stage 7B - Izaguirre, van Poppel, Greipel and Rubio

This particular front angle of the butterfly makes me giggle because of its comical effect. :D

The light wasn't great but I found the outlook very relaxing.

This horse was really shy and a bit nervous of me. I kept talking to it in soothing tones to try and stop it running off if I got too close. However, I concede this is far too close but I had to take the shot when I could.

I found this rather tricky as it was slightly windy and the rain droplets were so tiny, I could only just make out there was some pink in one of them and hoped for the best. The refracted image is of a potted azalea plant about 4 metres away sitting on the patio with foliage behind it. Every tiny movement I made, along with the wind blowing, meant it was difficult to maintain focus. I know I really should use a tripod but I like shooting freehand, I was therefore really thrilled with this. :D

I'd been on a countryside walk but didn't see anything that really caught my eye. As I was getting into the car, I noticed a splash of orange and went to take a better look. I was really surprised to see this slightly scruffy and rather windswept but still lovely poppy, almost hidden amongst the tall grass.

I noticed this little beetle glinting when I was keeping a close watch on the bumble bee.

I noticed this bee wasn't very energetic so I kept an eye on it to see whether it would fly away. When it didn't, I thought that perhaps it was really tired and lacking in energy so I went and got some sugared water. I went amongst the plants and tried not to trample them, then carefully spooned some water next to it. I tried to get the water as close as possible without getting it onto the bee for risk of hurting it. It still didn't move for the few minutes I kept watch over it so I smoothed the water over as close as I could. At last, the bee managed to draw enough energy to make a little lunge into the water. I then left it alone and just been to take a look and it's flown away! :D

It's not really a sorbet obviously. However, the colour and softness did make me think of a refreshing mango sorbet.

This insect was pretty small and I couldn't really make out what it was. I did freak out a little when I saw it on screen. I don't know what it is, hence the title.

I don't come across horses very often plus, it's not doing anything exciting compared with the typical horse shots on here. However, it's a starting point for next time I come across one. :)

These flowers are really small. It's amazing how much more detail I can see on the image compared with the naked eye.

I was walking Ruby Dog when I saw these. They really brightened up the pavement and as it wasn't too far from my house, I went and got the camera.

I've never looked at sunflowers close up before. From studying this image, I now understand where exactly sunflower seeds come from. :)

I rather like the cheerful CGI feel of this image. :)

One of my best friends gave me this Magnolia as a house warming gift 10 years ago. I think this is the first year it's looking more at home in our garden. :)

I really like the way you can see which way the wind is blowing from the direction in which the pollen is flying away.

This is HMS Belfast which is moored on the River Thames and operated by the Imperial War Museum. Tower Bridge can be seen in the background to the right.

I saw this chap's striding silhouette against the window at the Victoria and Albert Museum and couldn't resist capturing the moment.

I came across this grey squirrel trying to eat in peace and quiet in Hyde Park, and then I came along...

Despite being battered by the wind and the rain, many of its petals munched away by bugs and also trodden on by Ruby Dog, this daisy still looks lovely to me. :)

It was such a lovely evening after work. I couldn't resist popping out into the garden to see what everything was looking like. :)

It's Friday, hurrah! Wishing everyone a lovely weekend. :)

It was raining heavily. This was the only shot I got from the Empire State Building as my husband warned me I would damage the camera unless I put it away. :(

A great view from the New York Public Library but the window could do with a good clean. :)

It was so busy, there was no chance of waiting for the right composition.

Hee hee! My first using Nik for post processing. I had to be quick as the frost was melting very quickly whilst I was having a go at this. Thank you to Phil Reay, Tim Clay and Craig Gibson for posting about this software in the first place. :D

Almost there.

Heading towards Grwyne Fawr Bothy to check it out.