Category: Nature
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Saturday Selection
The bluebells are out in force now. Above is my first attempt at taking a moving photograph of them. It’s a bit jerky and uneven, but it’s a start, I suppose! And below, a regular still photograph of the newest bluebells to emerge. And below, still some waiting to emerge: And below, not a bluebell,…
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There be dragons!
The Lake is haven of activity of late. Gorgeous bright Spring sunshine, leaves starting to appear on the trees, dragons resting with their eggs. Yes – I spotted this chap or chappess whilst strolling around the Lake the other morning. I didn’t want to get too close. Mind you, something tells me that it wouldn’t…
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Evening on the Lake
Sometimes, the Lake just gives magnificent views. The reflection of the Auru Nebula, visible from the Mansion in April, scatters shards of multi-coloured sprinkles of light all across the water’s surface. It also causes the sky to appear to have been lit by thousands of silent fireworks, with light so bright it shines through even…
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Cat and mouse tale
Carefully, Carmichael moved the loose stone away from the wall at the back of the kitchen. Enid stood back, looking on curiously. She held Snowy tightly, who purred in her arms. “What is it? Where does it go to?” Enid asked, more for something to say than wanting an answer. “It’s back there!” Carmichael, now…