I’ve been a member of the RSPB for a number of years now but have only recently had time to actually visit some of the sites apart from Old Moor which is fortunately within walking distance. Although they all vary in size, type of reserve and wildlife found there – they are without fail, wonderful places to visit. There is something so calming about nature … Continue reading RSPB Fairburn Ings
I was tidying some honesty in the garden this morning and came across a beautiful but totally decayed clematis flower. Its petals were curved but well preserved and I loved the lines. I took some images outside and some in front of an opaque perspex sheet in front of a window. Played for a while in Lightroom and these are the results. Continue reading Garden find
It’s a strange time at the minute and one where we are coping with a range of emotions. We interred mum’s ashes this morning and said our goodbyes once again. It felt very odd, a small wooden casket, two lots of workmen a council officer and a funeral director. Mum’s final resting place is elegant marble and bedecked with beautiful flowers – it gives us … Continue reading Mixed emotions
After a traumatic few weeks we treated ourselves to 2 days ‘off’. Headed for the Yorkshire coast to ‘recharge’. A day at RSPB Bempton Cliffs followed by a night in a boutique hotel in Filey (who knew that such things existed!) – woken by the sound of the sea and seabirds, followed by a day taking flower photos at Burton Agnes Hall. Nature is amazing … Continue reading July 17th The Restorative powers of Nature
Extremes of emotion have been woven through the past 7 weeks! As ever, I escape by taking photographs. These ‘arty’ type shots are from the beautiful bouquet which was sent by the wonderful people at Crown House publishers. The flowers were gorgeous but at the time they were at their best – I was not, so didn’t manage any shots. However, I love the texture … Continue reading 13th July
Mum died on 26th June and we have spent this week making the seemingly hundreds of arrangements. I will blog properly when I get my head together but wrote this today as i’m struggling. Friends keep asking me how I am but the honest answer is I don’t know. Mum died last week and whilst I’m desperately trying to mourn her I’m having trouble finding … Continue reading 1st July 2015
I haven’t blogged or uploaded any images for a few days even though I have hundreds that need editing! I want to blog about the last few days but can’t yet. We have been through every emotion you can imagine from fear to frustration from tears to gratitude. Mum is still with us but is on ‘End of Life care plan’. She is very ill … Continue reading 8th – 16th June
Mum continues to be very up and down so this is still a struggle. In an attempt to look at what I have and be grateful for the positives in my life I have started the #100happydays challenge. It may seem wrong to do this now when mum is still in hospital but I’m struggling and this is my attempt to ‘cling on with my … Continue reading 3rd – 7th June
Nature continues to be my safety net. Had a very traumatic morning at the hospital and mum is not good at all. Went for a quick walk this afternoon to check on the progress of our cygnets x Continue reading 1st 2nd June
Things are still difficult with mum so I really appreciate the half an hour or so I have in the morning with my coffee, camera and garden birds. Sometimes it’s the little things that keep you going. Continue reading 31st May 2015
Jane Hewitt 