Still Clouded

Still Clouded, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

There are still a few butterflies on the wing even though we are in to November now. Apart from a rocket propelled Red Admiral there was this slightly more sedantary Clouded Yellow.

Sunbathing

Sunbathing, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

Walking through the trees on a sunny morning is always good, but taking shots is difficult because of the light. So I was was quite pleased to come across a sunbathing squirell.

Sunny Spells

Sunny Spells, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

Every day this week, we have had wonderful sunny mornings. Today, when I decided have a day off, the Sun was a little bit more difficult to find.

Sika Seeker

Sika Seeker, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

A young Sika Deer doing its best to stay out of the rain. Sometimes they are easy to get close too, sometimes not so easy. Either way, they are wonderful to see.

Mushrooms

Mushrooms, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

Hidden under the bracken, in a patch of moss, we found these little chaps. The rain has left the ground very wet, but at least we get to see more fantastic little mushrooms.

Western Conifer Seed Bug?

Western Conifer Seed Bug?, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

If this is a Western Conifer Seed Bug I don't think DEFRA will be happy that I just let it fly out the door. The info I have is dated 2007, but it was on there most wanted list. Perhaps I should give them a ring...
Lovely little thing though.

Painfull, Inflamable and Edible

Painfull, Inflamable and Edible, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

A bit of a strange old day on the weather front today. Lots of rain during the day and then blinding, low Sun on the way home. Still, the fabled photographers 'Golden Hour' was indeed golden, the light was just perfect.