Out for a Hop in the Field

Frog on the path in the field.  Fuji F10

6th September 2013

Today was a bit drippy; the first time in ages we have had rain.  It was quite pleasant really.

On walking back from school through the field with the dogs, a little frog had decided to go out for a walk too.

The dogs were completely oblivious and walked straight past.

I just need to dry out the bottom of my trousers now; is it a consequence of sods law that the grass which is normally clear of the path in dry weather, bends over when it is wet so you have to brush through it?

Salad or Green Chutney?

Green Tomatoes.  Fuji F10

5th September 2013

Although we are still having plenty of sunshine, the few tomatoes we have are looking very, very green still.

I am not holding out hope for nice red tomatoes in a salad; it may be green tomato chutney yet again....

Convergence

Converging lines.  Fuji F10

4th September 2013

It is always nice to find scenes with converging lines in.   Overall, the image is nothing special, but the white lines converging onto the aircraft, and the lines formed by the crossing shadow just caught my eye.

It was interesting watching the planes this evening however; there were over twice the planes going out of Edinburgh tonight, compared to the number coming in.

Tug of War

Seagull looking for a meal.  Fuji F10

3rd September 2013

While walking through Edinburgh this evening, I came across one of the local birds of prey feeding.

The 'ShiteHawk' as they were commonly known back in Wales seems to be prevalent up here in Scotland too.

It was quite persistent at dismantling the bin bag; all of the damage was done by the bird and when approached, it just flew a few feet away and then reasserted its attack.

I doubt they taste nice in a pie either.

Abstract: Dog Eared

Xena's Ear.  Fuji F10

2nd September 2013

I thought I would try to take a picture today that was more abstract in nature.

Although not the best rendering of an image, I thought I would try to remove some of the context surrounding a single item.

Xena obliged by laying still for a while.

I think I need more practice at this genre of photography.

Heeling Slowly

The holes in the back of Liz's feet.  Fuji F10

1st September 2013

After Liz did her walk around the Lake District and up the highest mountain in England last week, her feet and ankles are providing her with a topic to complain about.

She has been very good though, except for thawing out all the bags of frozen veg while trying to get the swelling down.

Late Summer Fluff

Seed Heads.  Nikon D7000

31st August 2013

I saw these seed heads starting to distribute today; a sign that the summer is coming to a close and the harvest time beginning.

Fingers crossed for a few more weeks of sun to make sure all my veg ripens too!