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We have hibiscus in three big pots outside the kitchen door and this year they have really struggled to grow, never mind flower. This one single small flower appeared yesterday so I was determined to give it its 15 minutes of fame. There may be no more this summer the way things are going. Perhaps it's the heat. I tend to blame everything on the continuous intense heat this summer. It has a lot to answer for!
Happy Hibiscus Thursday! 🌺 😊
You've seen the flowering red yucca before but not set against one of our bougainvilleas. You don't see bougainvillea in our area, it's more prevalent down by the mediterranean on the riviera where the climate is much more temperate. Where we live the winters can be cold and bougainvillea don't like that. We have to make sure that we strongly protect the base of the plant in the winter as any hint of frost will kill them off. We have two, this one growing up the side of the garage wall and another in a huge pot on the terrace. This year they've grown very well and have been flowering since Spring so all our hard work wrapping them up before last winter has paid off
I took this in the garden at the beginning of Spring and it's lain unloved in my archives since then. I like much about it (the colours!) but I wasn't sure a poppy suited being photographed from the rear. I'm still not sure but have decided to post it anyway.
Happy colourful weekend! :-)
We have lots of this colourful and interestingly shaped plant in one of our flower beds. It's flowering much more this year.
Tucked away in the rugged terrain, the Mosedale Beck waterfall cuts through dark crags into a beautifully clear, emerald pool below. The overcast skies provided the perfect soft, diffused light to capture the vibrant greens of the ferns, mosses, and gorse clinging to the rocky banks. There is a raw, untamed energy to this corner of the fells that always draws me back.
#MosedaleBeck #MosedaleBeckWaterfall #LakeDistrict #Cumbria #LakeDistrictPhotography #WaterfallPhotography #UKWaterways #FellWalking #DiscoverCumbria #MoodyLandscapes #LandscapePhotography
Deep in the heart of Wasdale, Cumbria, lies the enchanting Ritson's Force. Sheltered by a dense canopy of ancient trees and vibrant ferns, the rushing waters cascade over dark, rugged crags into a clear, boulder-strewn pool below. Capturing this scene required balancing the bright, rushing white water against the deep, rich tones of the Lakeland woodland, showcasing the raw and serene beauty of the Lake District's lesser-explored corners.
#RitsonsForce #Wasdale #WasdaleHead #LakeDistrict #LakeDistrictNationalPark #Cumbria #TheLakeDistrict #VisitCumbria #LovingTheLakes #LakeDistrictPhotography #UKLandscapes
A macro of a petal of an alstroemeria flower taken using a 36mm extension tube on the end of my macro lens. The colour of course is what I love most about the photo - such a vibrant red! ❤️❤️
Installation ‘Random Fear (with mirrors)’ (2019) by Rafaël Rozendaal, an artist who uses the internet as a universe dominated by a perfectly organised chaos.
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FRANCE 2018
Earlier this year we took a wonderful trip to France. We stayed in a small seaside town called Wimereux, between Calais and Boulogne. It was a lovely place, great food, beach and people. We enjoyed the break very much and I took a few photos. Here are a few of them………..
The Pinakothek der Moderne is a modern art museum, situated in the city centre of Munich, Germany. Together with the Alte Pinakothek and the Neue Pinakothek it is part of Munich's "Kunstareal" (the "art district").
Designed by the German Architect Stephan Braunfels, the Pinakothek der Moderne was inaugurated in September 2002 after seven years of construction. The rectilinear facade, dominated by white and grey concrete, is interrupted by large windows and highrising columns, the latter supporting the extensive canopied roof. Each of the four corners of the building, connected by a central rotunda, is dedicated to a special collection. The Museum is thus divided into Art (Kunst), Architecture (Architektur), Design (Design) and Works on Paper (Graphik).
This image explores the rich visual textures of the UK's historic inland waterways, focusing on the iconic dry docks at Worsley. The imagery highlights the architectural contrast of the weathered, monochrome timber sheds against the vibrant, traditional livery of the narrowboats. Central to the narrative is the unique environmental character of the canal itself—its famous iron-rich, orange waters acting as a direct physical link to the subterranean coal mining history of the region. The series aims to preserve the color, craftsmanship, and quiet endurance of British industrial heritage.
#BridgewaterCanal #Worsley #Narrowboat #CanalBoat #Barge #IndustrialHeritage #InlandWaterways #CanalLife #WaterwayHeritage #HistoricBoats #DryDock #TimberFramed #OrangeCanal #BritishWaterways #LivingHistory #CanalPhotography
In this expansive visual poem, the profound stillness of the natural world is rendered with breathtaking clarity. Framed intimately by the delicate, reaching silhouettes of ancient woodland, the viewer’s gaze is drawn across a vast, metallic expanse of water toward the imposing majesty of the distant fells. Anchored within the timeless basin of Ullswater, Cumbria, the composition masterfully balances the fleeting, fragile presence of small, resting vessels against the immense, enduring weight of the surrounding geology. The subtle interplay of light filtering through a brooding, dynamic sky evokes a quiet reverence, offering a serene meditation on scale, solitary endurance, and the patient rhythm of the earth.
#Ullswater #Cumbria #LakeDistrict #LandscapePhotography #FineArtNature #MountainLake #TranquilScenery #NaturePhotography #BritishCountryside #WaterAndSky #CumbrianFells #QuietMoments #NaturalLight #LandscapePoetry #StillWaters
The weather this week has been amazing: temperature at a very pleasant 23/24 (73/74), sunshine and total blue skies for three days in a row. I spent a couple of hours yesterday sitting by the pool and soaking it all up. Some of you might recognise the chair(s) from London as I've photographed them before but never with a swimming pool behind them! :-))
This compelling visual narrative explores the profound dialogue between endurance and fluidity within the untouched wild. The composition anchors the viewer before a rugged chasm where turbulent, cascading energy submits to a pool of arresting, crystalline tranquility. Framed by the towering stoicism of weathered rock and sweeping fells, the scene captures an intimate moment of stillness amidst the vastness of the natural world. It is a visual poem honoring the quiet resilience of the earth and the eternal, restorative cycle of shifting elements. Location is Esk Valley, Cumbria.
#FineArtLandscape, #EskValley, #VisualPoetry, #MountainSolitude, #AtmosphericArt, #UntamedEarth, #GeologicalArt, #CrystallineWaters, #TimelessNature, #CuratorChoice, #NatureAsArt, #SublimeWilderness, #EtherealLandscape, #StorytellingPhotography, #CumbriaFells
n this mesmerizing nocturnal tableau of the Kuching Waterfront, the boundary between reality and reflection dissolves into a symphony of vibrant color and heavy shadow. The composition captures a profound, silent dialogue between futuristic geometric tension and grounded architectural majesty, all suspended within the deep expanse of the night. Luminous ribbons of electric green and magenta stretch courageously across the void, answering the warm, golden reverence of the grand structure resting on the opposite shore. Below, the glass-like surface of the water shatters these bold lights into fluid, impressionistic strokes, turning the river into an endless, shifting canvas. It is a visual meditation on urban energy and serene isolation, where the pulse of human ambition is beautifully embraced by the quietude of the dark.
#FineArtNightscape, #VisualPoetry, #AtmosphericArt, #KuchingWaterfront, #NightPhotography, #LuminousArchitecture, #UrbanReflections, #NeonAndShadows, #CuratorChoice, #MoodyCityscapes, #EtherealNight, #ArtisticVision, #ArchitecturalFineArt, #MidnightVibes, #StorytellingArt
A vibrant lineup of traditional narrowboats moored along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. I loved how the repetitive angles of the bows create a natural sense of depth, while the mismatched canvas covers, weathered hulls, and tiny details—like the potted plants on deck—tell a story of life on the water. The calm surface offered some beautiful, soft reflections of the bright colors.
#LeedsLiverpoolCanal #Narrowboat #CanalLife #BargeLife #CanalBoat #InlandWaterways #UKWaterways #BoatingLife
This feature highlights the intersection of high-octane action sports and challenging environmental conditions. Shot on location within a dynamic waterfall gorge, the image captures the precise mechanics of movement, safety, and adrenaline that define the sport of canyoning. The goal of the shoot was to balance the frozen motion of fast-moving whitewater with the rich, ambient textures of the surrounding stone, creating a compelling narrative of human grit against the elements.
#Canyoning #GorgeWalking #ExtremeSports #AdventurePhotography #Whitewater #OutdoorAdventure #MountainLife #ActionPhotography #ChasingWaterfalls #GetOutside #NatureAdventure #LiveFearlessly