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Aaron of A.P. Maintenance has recently completed the last section of fencing, and reorganised the compost bins. Today, he and his nephew Rory took away some of the resultant rubbish. This photograph is one of the few that I was able to take today in sunshine and with a dry camera.
During the rest of the day I was in and out to the garden attempting a few photographs of plants enjoying the sunshine and the showers. Perhaps only the duck and the frog were really in their element. The rain bejewelled primulas, daffodils, camellias, clematis cirrhosa, hellebores, iris, pulmonaria, and faux poppy sat for me quite nicely.
By mid-afternoon I conceded victory to the wind which enforced such rapid changes in the skies that all this last batch of pictures were produced within minutes during which rain fell continuously. Clouds rolled rapidly across the Heavens, sometimes concealing, sometimes revealing the sun
throwing its glowing light on this holly trunk against a sludgy bank of cloud.
This evening we dined on minced beef pie, creamy mashed potato and swede, red cabbage, crunchy carrots, leeks, and onions. I finished the merlot.
I feel like I can touch the flowers and the skies!
Thanks very much, Luanne
Sunshine and showers make for a happy garden!
Yep. Thanks, GP
Just beautiful, all of it!
Many thanks, Anna
The change of weather here is indicative of a change of season, i.e. the exit of summer; guess you are entering Spring. After the incessant rain we too have high winds; they are blowing away the clouds and we can look forward to a few days of sunshine. I must put down my poetry book and get back to doing some real work in the orchard. 🙂
Many thanks, Mary
Oh, the flowers are so pretty. I can almost smell them.
So happy to see such lovely spring colors, Derrick – Another frigid day here, but the sun is out, so that helps.
Thanks a lot, Jodie
It’s like a breath of spring for me seeing the flowers. It’s still quite cold and our flowers are still waiting to show themselves.
Thanks very much, Elizabeth.
You had a very lovely day.
Thank you very much, Kim
Beautiful flowers, Derrick. Thanks for sharing.
Very many thanks, Persia
Wonderful photos, Derrick. I particularly like the progression of clouds in the series, and the glowing holly trunk.
Thanks very much indeed, Merril
Lovely atmospheric sky shots.
Thanks very much, Quercus
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Gorgeous
Many thanks, Lynn
Thank you for sharing the beauty, Derrick. Cheers!
Many thanks, Jill
The gorgeous floral colors and splendid various images of the skies were just perfect for “sights to enjoy,” Derrick.
Thanks very much, Robin
Smiling at you and Jackie!
I love the play of blue skies and gloomy ones which your photographs captured. The Merlot must’ve been very good as no drop is left! 🙂 I left a comment a day or two ago on your blog, but it hasn’t appeared. Perhaps it’s in your spam folder?
Many thanks, Rose. I’m afraid there is nothing in my Spam, which I check daily.
Thank you for checking, Derrick. I shall retrace my steps later today, and if I do not find my comment, I will do my best to recreate it.
Thanks for the effort
It’s my pleasure as I love your words and photographs.
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Love your flower shots best. The changing sky signifies Spring! I’m happy you shared your world today.
Many thanks, Cindy
Loved the flowers and the ever-changing sky…
Many thanks, Maniparna
Beautiful flower captures! I hope too see spring blooms soon 🙂
Many thanks, Amy
It is bewildering the speed at which sunny and overcast can alternate in that part of the world. If you don’t unfurl the brolly fast enough, you miss the rainstorm!
Quite so, Leslie. Thanks a lot.
Good to see you accept the vagaries of the weather Derrick, even dreary weather pictures still have a story to tell.
Cheers.
Thanks a lot, Ian. Quite right.