My May 2016 In Pictures - Tulips.

To see My May 2016 In Pictures - Tulips, click on the link below:-

http://susanvale.tumblr.com/post/145558509297/my-may-2016-in-pictures-tulips-click-on-a

The picture at the top shows an elegance of pink tulips, Knighton Park, Leicestershire, at 10:03 on Sunday 8th May 2016.

Click on the links below to read about the Tulip, and Knighton Park, Leicestershire:-

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip

https://www.leicester.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/our-parks/knighton-park/

My May 2016 In Pictures.

To see My May 2016 In Pictures, click on the link below:-

http://susanvale.tumblr.com/post/145206187142/my-may-2016-in-pictures-click-on-a-picture-for-a

The picture at the top shows a Dandelion clock, The Grove Garden, Hythe, Hampshire, at 14:42 on Monday 16th May 2016.

Click on the link below to read about the Dandelion (Taraxacum):-

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leucanthemum_vulgare

My April 2016 In Pictures - Multicolours.

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http://susanvale.tumblr.com/post/143844355582/my-april-2016-in-pictures-multicolours-click

The picture at the top shows Port lights reflected in Southampton Water, seen from, Hythe, Hampshire, at 21:35 on Monday 11th April 2016.

Click on the link below to read about The Port of Southampton, Hampshire:-

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Southampton

My April 2016 In Pictures.

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http://susanvale.tumblr.com/post/143630145302/my-april-2016-in-pictures-click-on-a-picture-for

The picture at the top shows a robin perched on a headstone in St John's Churchyard, Hythe, Hampshire, at 11:20 on Sunday 24th April 2016.  Pure serendipity and a fitting tribute to my father, Arthur Anthony Vale, 22.07.22-24.04.13.  RIP Dad.  Love you.

Click on the link below to read about the Robin (Erithacus rubecula):-

http://www.rspb.org.uk/discoverandenjoynature/discoverandlearn/birdguide/name/r/robin/index.aspx

Southampton to London Waterloo.

A day trip to London wouldn't be complete without a souvenir to take home, and a few photos of course.  Click on the link below to take a look:-

http://susanvale.tumblr.com/post/142836458982/southampton-to-london-waterloo-click-on-a

The picture at the top shows a petit sac of Financier cakes (caramel and plain), from Pierre Marcolini, 37 Marylebone High Street, London W1, at home in Hythe, Hampshire, at 09:06 on Thursday 31st March 2016, the day after I bought them and shortly before they were eaten!  Mmm...

Click on the link below to visit the Pierre Marcolini website:-

https://uk.marcolini.com

My March 2016 In Pictures - Blue.

I chose Blue for my March photo challenge.  Click on the link to take a look.

http://susanvale.tumblr.com/post/142231629532/my-march-2016-in-pictures-blue-click-on-a

The picture at the top shows one of my favourite blue flowers, a winsome Winter Windflower! at 10:33 on Wednesday 16th March 2016, Oadby, Leicestershire.

To read about the Winter Windflower (Anemone blanda), click on the link:-

https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/details?plantid=127

My March 2016 In Pictures.

To see My March 2016 In Pictures, click on the link below:-

http://susanvale.tumblr.com/post/142010826782/my-march-2016-in-pictures-click-on-a-picture-for

The picture at the top shows a beautiful border of blue bulbs! (Glory-of-the-snow), Uplands Road, Oadby, Leicestershire, at 17:37 on Monday 14th March 2016.  (I just love blue flowers.)

To read about Glory-of-the-snow (Chionodoxa), click on the link below:-

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chionodoxa

My #challengeonnaturephotography Pictures - The Outtakes.

Following on from my Facebook #challengeonnaturephotography pictures, here are the seven photos that didn't make the final cut - the outtakes.  Click on the link below to take a look.

http://susanvale.tumblr.com/post/141661634102/my-challengeonnaturephotography-pictures-the

The picture above was taken at Watermead Country Park, Birstall, Leicestershire, at 14:48 on Saturday 29th November 2014, and shows a flock of birds taking flight over Finger Lake.

To read about Watermead Country Park, Leicestershire, click on the link:-

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watermead_Country_Park

My #challengeonnaturephotography Pictures.

I was recently nominated by a Facebook friend, to take part in the #challengeonnaturephotography - posting a picture a day for seven days. And I really enjoyed it. Click on the link below to take a look at my seven pictures:-

http://susanvale.tumblr.com/post/140851152402/my-challengeonnaturephotography-pictures-towards

The picture above (the sixth of my seven photos) was taken at Calshot Spit, Hampshire, at 15:31 on a stormy Friday 4th September 2015, and shows a gathering of ominous-looking clouds over Southampton Water, looking from Calshot towards Portsmouth and the Solent.

To read about Calshot Spit, Hampshire, click on the link below:-

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calshot_Spit

My February 2016 In Pictures - Orange.

I settled on the colour orange for my February photo challenge.  Click on the link to take a look:-

http://susanvale.tumblr.com/post/140573187807/my-february-2016-in-pictures-orange-click-on-a

The picture shows close-up detail on the side of a building waste skip, Hythe, Hampshire, at 10:47 on Sunday 7th February 2016.  Brown is the new orange!