Tag Archives: sunset

Peaceful

January can be rather dreary here in the UK, but we have had some lovely skies. Here are some photos to cheer you up – in case you need cheering up. On Tuesday after work as I drove home (I … Continue reading

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Behind the times -River of Stones XI and XII

11th January A sluggishness hangs about me after work. I realise that the two Pilates DVDs which I ordered in a flush of enthusiasm (after my first Pilates class last week) will not help to improve my posture, core strength … Continue reading

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River of Stones IIIV

Even in the time it takes me to collect the camera from my handbag downstairs the light over the sky has changed. The light grey wispy clouds have darkened, the pink has become more flamingo – and there in the … Continue reading

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Sunset

We have had a blanket of fog damply resting over us in recent days. Still and quiet. The distant scenery has looked strangely artificial with two-dimensional grey-cardboard silhouettes representing tree and hedge lines, each layer growing greyer as it recedes … Continue reading

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Sunsetting

As the sun goes down in the back garden it lights through the bathroom and banisters and onto the landing wall. For this challenge  

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Pink linings

I have often thought it would be wonderful to have other people’s photos on my blog, in the comments, and had suggested this would be a good idea on my ‘photos’ page. But until tonight no one has taken me … Continue reading

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Bee

A day off work with so much to do and so little time: I woke up yesterday with a headache. Not long afterwards a text from a friend came in suggesting a walk with her two Labrador puppies and that … Continue reading

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Evening all

After the morning photos, here is the sunset taken a few minutes ago from the back of our house. ‘Red sky at night, shepherds’ delight’. I have my fingers crossed. On the other side of the house a moon is … Continue reading

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After the rain, the sun – briefly

Just as afternoon was turning into evening we managed to get out for some fresh air. The rain had stopped, and the sun tinted the sky with a palette of changing colours  as it lowered itself into the horizon, lighting … Continue reading

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The sky blushed

When I arrived home from work a little early because of car problems, the sun was low in the sky and lighting up the neighbour’s weeping willow A little later I noticed the sun had gone leaving a glorious sky … Continue reading

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