Tuesday, 30 December 2014

A Durlston Wander

Just a few minutes from home, Durlston Country Park and the paths of the southerly Purbeck cliffs is definitely my patch! I can and do walk here for hours and with so many subjects to point the camera at, time just flies by.
This morning's walk was a cracker with the early morning frost melting quickly in the winter Sun.
Dartford Warbler

Chiffchaff

Roe Deer

Jay

Grey Squirrel

Wren

Great Spotted Woodpecker

Monday, 29 December 2014

The Purbeck Blue Sky

The last few days have been a little hectic, but I have been able to get out with the camera. The last couple of days have been wonderful, with bright blue skies and a sea-churning, cold wind. This is perfect for me as it gives me a chance to show off this beautiful part of the world.





Sunday Morning Exercises

The Swanage Lifeboat Crew on a very chilly Sunday morning.





Sunday, 21 December 2014

A Winter Solstice

Today, the weather is not so good! I will have to rely on a couple of Winter Solstice shots that I took two years ago.
Both of these were taken from Swanage beach.


Friday, 19 December 2014

Receding Hares

I saw two Hares from the car today and couldn't resist getting out for a closer look. Off all the mammals that I take photographs of though, the Hare is the trickiest: one false move and they are off like a rocket.
Always good to see and always great fun to spend time with, it is just never enough time.



Sunday, 14 December 2014

Cold Hands and Wet Feet

A cold morning on the banks of Poole Harbour. Plenty to see including Herons, Egrets, Spoonbills, Curlews and countless ducks and waders. Not a bad way to spend a couple of hours.





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...