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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. :)

Just fancy a G&T!

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.

Grwyne Fawr Dam is in the far distance; Princes Harry and William allegedly got into trouble as teenagers for abseiling down it without proper safety equipment.

It was really busy as there were so many people out and about enjoying the Spring weather. Some people are clearly more hardcore than others though.

Wishing parents everywhere a lovely Sunday, whether it's their official 'Mother's Day' or not. :)

You may like to put some shades on before looking at these crocuses.

Clifton Suspension Bridge is one of Bristol's most iconic and historic landmarks. It was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and opened in 1864. The world's first modern bungee jump took place on this bridge in 1979, by members of the Oxford University Dangerous Sports Club; they were arrested shortly afterwards.

It's been proper wintry weather for much of the week, with lovely sunny and frosty mornings. However, I was at work and now it's the weekend, it's back to blowing a hooley with heavy rain. Nevertheless, I now have an image that resembles asteroids in macro outer space. :)

This makes me think of softly whipped cream.

Sending love and good wishes to the wonderful members of Snap the Planet. :)

This rose's outer petals are really showing its age. The middle is still just as beautiful though. For me, this really supports the view that 'beauty comes from within'. :)

Numb bottom time from sitting on the frosty grass too long.

I reckon this wouldn't look out of place as a hat at Royal Ascot.

Although this rose was past its prime, I still found the colouring and textures beautiful.

Does anyone else get fed up trying to think of a title for their images too...?

I only use the most glamorous locations for my models... *rivet*

I love Ruby's nose so I wanted to focus on that. As she's a Parson Russell Terrier, it also offers a different interpretation to the term 'Parson's Nose'.

I've been trying out the macro lens on macro stuff so far. I therefore thought it was time to try its portrait capabilities. As is usual, Ruby Dog is my victim, I mean model.

It's been so mild for much of the time, I'm not sure whether these berries signify Winter or Spring.

The moment just before I scoffed it...

Well, it's back to the usual wind and rain and me scouting around looking for something to shoot. :(

I was so excited to wake up to a crisp and frosty Winter's morning, particularly as it was the weekend so I could go out and have some fun. I was focusing so hard, I didn't even realise my bare toes were on the frost. They don't appear to have gone black....yet. :)

The weather's been so awful, it's been making me grumpy because I can't go out to try some macro photography. However, someone must have felt sorry for me because whilst it was raining when I was out walking Ruby Dog, it stopped just for a few moments upon returning home. I popped straight out into the garden and had a go at this. Not sure I was supposed to peer directly at the sun trying to come out through the droplet, before it was completely covered again with cloud again...

Life has so much to offer us...the very blood from the earth bubbles forth into nourishing gifts.

This is taken from the roof terrace of a restaurant at the top of The Dancing House. The main building in the skyline is Prague Castle, the taller building within it is St Vitus's Cathedral. It's a very different type of castle to the British castles I'm used to. To the far left is a thin structure that is the Observation Tower. It was modelled on the Eiffel Tower but approximately a quarter of the size at 210 feet tall.

The Charles Bridge crosses the River Vltava in Prague. It is decorated with 30 statues of saints and other religious figures on both sides.

I'm looking towards the North from the roof terrace of a restaurant. On the right is the theatre district, to the left and on the other side of the river is Prague Castle. The distinct spires are of St Vitus's Cathedral which is situated within the castle grounds.

I was sitting in the little square enjoying my cup of coffee and couldn't help but notice this bench.

Entertaining the crowds with bubbles against the backdrop of the Old Town Hall in Prague.

This is my first attempt at street photography. It's dark so I didn't feel so conspicuous. I'm walking towards Charles Bridge in Prague, whilst keeping my distance from what looks like a stag party up ahead.

It was a bit 'meh' when I went for a wander this morning around the Durdham Downs, a park near me. It was thick with cloud, a bit foggy and my feet got soaked because I had the wrong shoes on and the grass underfoot was wet from rain and dew. As I resigned myself to the fact I would not get another chance to try and capture the wonder of the trees in Autumn before the leaves disappeared, the sun put his hat on very briefly. :)

A bit slow but, my first ever bench. :)

I've not had time for much photography practice lately and, I think I've also gone off it. :( I forced myself outside to have a go after a heavy rain shower.

Ruby Dog's appointment at the hairdresser's seems well overdue.

This is the result of me searching for something to practise on and that I've not tried before.

This was shot around 6:30am on 28/9/15. The moon was moving so fast, it had completely disappeared about five minutes after I'd taken this.

A hand held shot of the supermoon taken around 10:45pm on 27/9/15.

Blackberry picking can be a rather painful process due to the prickly branches. It got worse however when I delved in to pick one but didn't realise it was surrounded by nettles... OUCH!

My husband feeling the camera burning into the back of his head as I insist on lagging behind as usual...

This was one of a group of boats on display in Leigh Woods, Bristol, UK.

Boddin Point, Montrose, Angus, Scotland.
An old Salmon fishing station which has been unused and left to the elements since the Seventies.
This old building is a Lime Kiln built in the 1700s and has lain derelict for many decades longer.
Used to produce Lime from the shoreline rock for the local farmers to encourage crop growth in the local and difficult red clay soil.

EXIF Details
Make:Canon
Model:Canon EOS 40D
Exposure Time:1/200 sec
F-Stop:f/10.0
Exposure Program:Aperture Priority Auto
ISO Speed:ISO-100
Shutter Speed:1/200 sec
Aperture:f/10.0
Exposure Bias:-1/1 EV
Focal Length:17 mm
ColorSpace:sRGB
Lens:EF17-40mm f/4L USM

Sunglasses recommended.

For me, this shot encompasses Bristol's many layers of rich cultural heritage. The picture represents its: maritime (harbourside) and industrial past (M Shed); economic significance as an important financial centre (Lloyds Headquarters); tourism (boats); and green credentials as 2015 European Green Capital (bicycles).

I couldn't make up my mind whether I preferred it in colour or black and white so apologies they're both up.

I was walking Ruby Dog in the woods and saw this dainty pair of pink flowers hiding amidst the undergrowth. An insect had been on the right hand flower, it's clearly visible it's been stripped bare of its pollen as a result.

I spotted this dainty pair of pink flowers almost hiding in the undergrowth when I was walking Ruby Dog in the woods. An insect had been feasting on the flower on the right, it's noticeable all the pollen has gone.

I noticed these swaying in the breeze in the wild meadow area of my park, and couldn't resist crouching down amongst them to take a better look.

I couldn't resist playing with my cutlery.

There's always time for freshly brewed tea and a homemade spiced biscuit or two, or seven...

With thanks to Sarah, Jan and Lori. :)