Monday, 6 August 2012

Storm Dodging in the Parkland

Another day of storm dodging on my latest parkland walk.
It did provide for some dramatic cloud scenes though.


The changing light conditions also made some unusual views on the water







Corn Marigolds in the forefront brighten up this image.


A herd of beef cows were grazing on the open meadows. Oddly enough they were constantly on the move and I would think from that behaviour they had only recently been let out onto the area.





Of course in keeping with our current Summer then it rained again.



I found some good shelter under a canopy of tall trees from where I could look out onto one of the lakes. 
Eventually the trees started to leak{:). 
It stop after a while and I continued on my walk.


Baling in one of the meadows


Another Comma which was laying up and waiting for the sun to shine again.


Something was lurking on the water. {:)


With these dramatic storm cloud formations you can get some nice reflections on water if the sun is shining.



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  1. We were storm dodging in Suffolk... the skies were amazing! Lots of wildflowers but sadly very few butterflies (a couple of Meadow Browns and a Comma).
    I love your photo of the cows by the river - like a Gainsborough sketch come to life.

    Celia

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    1. Thanks Celia, I must admit I hadn't thought of Gainsborough when I posted that.
      I can see what you mean though.

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  2. Excellent set of images Roy, beautiful skies, apart from when it rained! and reflections...[;o)

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  3. Hey Roy...Leaking trees..huh : }, and lurking objects..Loch Ness monster for sure ; }!!
    Awesome reflections of the colored sails, and the lovely skies!!
    The patch of flowers are so bright and cheery with all those lovely colors!!
    I do like the cows at the river edge, a certain feel to it I can't put my finger on,draws you in!!
    Grace3

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  4. Rain, what rain Roy?! ;)
    Looks like Nessie has moved to Ferry Meadows!
    J
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    1. That would be a good rumour to start John.{:)

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  5. Some great skies there Roy; and I love the field of flowers.
    I bet those Corn Marigolds shone in the sun.

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  6. The reflections of the sails in the water are very pretty and I love the last two photos with the reflections of the cloud formation.

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  7. Some lovely photos Roy, I especially like the ones of the cattle. We've been luckier with the weather here, it's been pretty decent during the days with the rain falling very conveniently overnight.

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    1. Thanks Rowan, now if it could always do that, 'rain at night'.

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  8. You take some really great photos to share with us of your walk Roy. Hope your weather starts improving. I've been having a chat with friends over there regularly, so I know what the weather has been like. I'm glad you can get out on the nice days.

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  9. Hi Roy

    Wow your shots of the cloud reflections were lovely.

    Regards
    Guy

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  10. Roy, what beautiful scenerey! I hope you and your camera did not get too wet!

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    1. Thanks Kathie, the trees just about saved the cameras.

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