Equine-amitié

A relaxing moment in the Northamptonshire countryside. Experienced on a recent staycation.

Through the Woods to the Water

St Peter’s Church, Alresford.

Across Sixpenny Brook to the fishing lakes

Down to the River Colne by Whitehouse Beach, heading home.

Views from a long summer’s Sunday afternoon walk.

Star

Agapanthus Midnight Star – blooming on the quayside for the first time since being planted a year ago.

A Warm, Good, Night

…from the front porch on a hot summer’s night, with an ice cold drink. Sweet dreams.

Summer Window

Framed by the Wivenhoe Trail, Wivenhoe Woods, with a glimpse of a blue summer sky.

Across

The view from Wivenhoe to Fingringhoe on a lunchtime walk.
The more I move, the more settled I feel.

Raindrops on Roses

One of my favourite things…

Summer started late this year. We have had a glorious June so far, though – bright blue skies, warm sunshine, long days. Last night, there was a heavy storm, and my roses (coy from May’s misery) suddenly bloomed. A beautiful sight to wake up to.

Three Seconds: Bliss

On a long Sunday afternoon walk in the June-light, a short stop by a stream then followed down to the estuary.

Summer Wall

Along the quay at Wivenhoe, landside is as beautiful as waterside in June.

High and Low

One of my favourite buildings, St. Paul’s Cathedral, in one of my favourite places, the City of London. Ground level pictures were taken on 12 July from Paternoster Square, the elevated shots on 24 July from Madison on the rooftop terrace at One New Change. Even in extreme summer heat, some places always keep their cool.