Friday, 31 December 2010

Happy New Year


Happy New Year, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

As the last couple of days have been very overcast and dull, not great for taking pictures, I thought I would post one of my Roe Deer shots from the Summer.
Thanks, everyone, for all the interest and comments in my pictures this year and here's hoping for a safe and happy 2011.
All the very best, Julian.

Wednesday, 29 December 2010

The Shepherds House


The Shepherds House, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

The village of Tyneham ruined, but now carefully protected, lies in a valley held by the Ministry of Defence. Although popular with walkers there is still a chance to get off the path and find a little piece and quiet.

www.isleofpurbeck.com/tyneham.

We Shall Return One Day


We Shall Return One Day, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

When the village of Tyneham was evacuated in 1943 a note was pinned to the church door. It read:
"Please treat the church and houses with care; we have given up our homes where many of us lived for generations to help win the war to keep men free. We shall return one day and thank you for treating the village kindly"

The church and the school house have survived the rest is the skeleton of a memory.

www.isleofpurbeck.com/tyneham.

Monday, 27 December 2010

Blue Monday


Blue Monday, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

Plenty of little birds around at the moment and of these, perhaps the most numerous is the Blue Tit. A lovely little bird that has bags of personality.

Unfair


Unfair, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

I have spent hours, over the last few days, following the dozens of Redwings and Fieldfares that have flocked to the Isle of Purbeck. Even though there are so many around I have found it really hard to get close enough.

Saturday, 25 December 2010

I'm Ready For My Close Up


I'm Ready For My Close Up, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

He really was a friendly little chap and, as you probably know that Robins are one of my favourite birds, I could have quite happily spent a lot more time with him.

Little & Large


Little & Large, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

Although it was bitterly cold on the cliffs this morning there was plenty to see. Unfortunately, yet again, there was a problem with the human interface on the camera, every time I pressed the button I messed up the shot. I blamed the prospect of too much food and drink to come. The highlight was a very friendly Robin that was more than happy to keep me amused.

Quiet but never silent.

I missed the Sun this morning, not because I was late but because the early wander was done and dusted by the time the clouds cleared. When...