Loch Ard

Last Sunday we got up early and drove up to the Trossachs. Loch Ard is a photograper's dream. The Loch has the most amazing reflective qualities. The mist was down thick over the loch when we arrived, and I was able to take some atmospheric photos. But even in the thick mist the loch still reflects. This photo looks more like a photo of a snow scene, but if you look at the fence protruding into the water you will be able to see the reflection in the water.

And what a difference an hour makes-same fence, slightly different angle:

fountain..

backlit fountain in the Vatican.

We arrived at St Peter#s square early, before it was too overrun with tourists.

happy Halloween

What a fab display outside a wee shop in Rome!!

Rome

This is Neptune-part of a fountain in Piazza Navona. I love the colours in the background-that ochre with the blue shutters. So Roman!

captured in Rome..

I guess we all have to do this thing about having a pop of colour in a b/w photo, at least once.-and this photo seemed perfect -a street scene in Rome

Avenue...

Scots Pines.

Boat house

My walk took me to this gorgeous boathouse on a wonderfully, reflective, peaceful loch.
It was glorious having my lunch all alone on the sunny deck!

Scenery

The track I walked along last sunday-such a pretty place!

Folly

On my walk I came across this folly. I think it may be some kind of memorial.
I like the classic style with the unusual blue glass window which looks very modern.


Inside is this rather interesting bench. I like it's organic form.


I think I like the colour version best-what about you?

I'm back....

It's so long since I updated my photo blog-suffice to say I have been incredibly busy!
Anyway, I went for a walk in the Scottish Borders, near Traquair on Sunday. I adore this walk and over the next days I will post my favourite photos from the walk. This is the 'big bouse' on the estate where I walked. I am really happy with this photo. The sun came out and lit the house so that it glowed, especially against that dark sky and the vivid greens.

Street View

Stockbridge, Edinburgh, So typical of the New Town.

Water

i took about 20 photos today-this is definitely the best. I like the movement in the water, caused by a slow shutter speed.

sunset

at the Forth Road Bridge

Trees

in the low evening sun.

Sunset

over Blackford Hill.
I'm hoping we will see some great sunsets in September-and I'm aiming to improve this aspect of my photography.

Tea Shop

in York. I was in harrogate and York on Saturday.

What is it?

I think it's an artichoke-but I'm having doubts because of the purple bit-it looks like a thistle-but I think it's an artichoke!

Another view..

at the allotments-sorry, there'll be a few more of these while I'm housebound with my sore back. I'm not really in the mood for taking photos.

My favourite...

...photo from the allotment. I guess bikes and allotments just go together.

allotment

I'm still plodding along with the allotment photos.
This one looks good enought to eat!!

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allotments

Some allotments are more practical than pretty.

home from home

...at the allotment. Some people have a lot of pride in their allotment and make it very cosy. We have had our names on the waiting list for about 5 years now.

Allotments