Summer snapshots

Although I was dressed for rain (!), it didn't. It started off cloudy and ended windy, which resulted in strenuous cycling in the rain gear. There was lots  happening, in the usual windy/windswept way and I haven't worked out the best way to manage the wind on my new camera. These are some of the managed pictures.

The wind was as much of a challenge to me as the surfer and after several tries, I captured person and sail in the same picture.

Another one 

It is difficult to believe it's mid-summer

Two hardy souls 

Disinterested donkeys

First flower

This isn't just the first long awaited sweet pea flower, but my first long-awaited decent flower picture.

I took many pictures today, whilst out on my bike in the pouring rain. I was disappointed that I didn't make it as far as the beach and rode home in the wet, minus my glasses. Fortunately I knew the route well. 

Camera play

These innocent little pansies were victims of me and my new camera. I have been trying out various settings and these are now 'wide' pansies.

These are 'narrow' pansies. Can't wait to try this out on human victims.

I tried out different 'night' settings and prowling round the garden in the dark wasn't too productive. However, Coldplay belting out their stuff at Glastonbury on tv provided just what I needed. 

I definitely didn't find anything like this in the garden at midnight - thankfully.

Or this!

Just this

Walk on the Windy Side

Took to the coast at Thurlestone near Kingsbridge. I couldn't resist photographing the following on the way to the coastal path.

The wind break would have struggled today.. but the spades look good

The beaches were empty and at times it felt more like Australia than South Devon

Only the bravest ventured into the sea

South Milton Ley - a favourite stopping off spot for small migrating birds

Colourful day

Bunch of munchers

It's been raining and the grass is growing. This trio of rabbit lawn mowers were seen advancing towards the house this evening.  

Showery Saturday

Went for a walk on another blustery June day. 

Passed a circus

A tranquil River Clyst with Bridge Inn, visited by the Queen about five years ago

Ducks on the quayside were very thirsty for rainwater