Monday 30 September 2013

Impasse Clément



Hello dear friends
I'm back in France today
photographically (not in person sadly)!

My daughter lives in a pretty village
wonderful for taking photographs
on my walks around the village.

I was surprised by this "Welcome" sign
rather than "Bienvenue" which I have at my home!



I wish I could adequately describe the colour
of the gates and fence...
they are a soft pink, silvery grey
indescribably beautiful in me eyes.



Today I'm joining
Mary for Mosaic Monday
and



In New Zealand we are having fickle Spring
weather - warm one day and wet, windy and
cold the next.
Very frustrating when I'm wanting to spend
more time in the garden!

Thank you everyone for your visits and comments
and welcome to my new followers
it's lovely to meet you!
À bientôt
take care and
be kind to one another



Shane 





Thursday 26 September 2013

Grey furry visitors.....



Hello dear friends
we've got new neighbours
and recently they jumped over the fence
to say hello!

Isn't he just so handsome
sadly he hasn't got a collar
 so I don't know what his name is.



We haven't replaced our last cat
as we are bird lovers.

I still like cats but decided I would like to encourage
birds into my garden.

I feed them daily and enjoy their company.
It's fascinating watching their antics
especially when they are playing
in the bird bath!




Each time I'm weeding the garden
a little Blackbird visits
waiting for me to unearth a worm or two!
He/she is very tame and obviously
feels safe around me.
I don't want to lose my feathered friend.




So here's my dilemma
I think all cats should have a collar with
their name and their owners phone number
and most importantly
a bell attached
 to alert the local birds of their presence.

What are your thoughts?



I'm linking to Michelle for Grey Dey Thursdey 
and
Thank you everyone for your visits and comments

and welcome to my new followers

it's lovely to meet you!
À bientôt 

be kind to one another




Shane 





Tuesday 24 September 2013

Chinese Flower Tea



Every second Tuesday is our group's
Embroidery day.
It's a small group - just four of us now.

These photos are from one such day about a year
or so ago at Mary's.


The Chinese flowers before
they are added to the tea pot.




It is fascinating to watch the flower unfold.



Changing little by little to become an
amazing work of art!

It has a delicate taste - much like a soft green tea.



I love tea parties so today I'm joining
the following parties

Martha ~ Teacup Tuesday
Bernideen ~ Friends Sharing Tea

  
Thank you for your visits and comments
WELCOME
 to my new followers
it's lovely to meet you!

À bientôt 

and be kind to one another


Shane 


Monday 23 September 2013

Eden Gardens - tulips...




Hello dear friends
as many of you already know
I live down under in
New Zealand


where it is now
Spring time.
I took these photos at
Eden Gardens here


It is a 5 acre garden in central Auckland
containing a large collection of
plants and shrubs beneath
a canopy of huge old trees.
Camellias, Vireya Rhododendrons, Azaleas,
Roses and perennials which provide
year round interest.



Today I'm joining
Mary for Mosaic Monday
Thank you for your visits and comments
and welcome to my new followers
it's lovely to meet you!
À bientôt 

and be kind to one another


Shane 


 

Wednesday 18 September 2013

Roses - September Note Cards



Note Card Party
It's the third Wednesday
of the month and time for
my favorite party
over at Vee's blog



Please pop over and say hello,
while you're at it
why don't you join in - it's fun!




It's easy peasy

use four photographs that would make
a nice set of note cards -
with at least one photograph that has
already appeared on your blog
by the time you link up -
that's it! 


I'm also joining
Claudia
of
for
A Favorite Thing Saturday
(that is if she has time in between
her very busy life - she is currently away
voice coaching actors).

Thank you for your visits and comments
and welcome to my new followers
it's lovely to meet you!
À bientôt 

and be kind to one another


Shane 






Monday 16 September 2013

Windows and Doors Photo Challenge




I have blogging to thank for my
interest in photography.
Hardly a day goes by that I'm not
out there with my camera!



It has also increased my awareness of the
world around me.
I've become a 'people watcher' and
a 'bird watcher'.
I also love capturing the seasons
as we move through the year.

I couldn't resist this one - peeping from her hide away!

All the photos were taken while I was in France!
I use a very basic 'point and shoot'
digital Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3
with a Leica lens.

I take most photos on 'normal picture'
mode.
 

I'm joining Donna for her
Personal Photo challenge
where the topic this month is
windows and doors.
Do pop over and join in! 
 Thank you Donna for hosting!


Thank you for your visits and comments
and welcome to my new followers
it's lovely to meet you!
À bientôt 

be kind to one another




Shane 

Friday 13 September 2013

Grey deys in France...



Any day in France is exciting for me
and grey days are no exception.

I love the grey patina
of old parisian buildings
and weathered shutters.


I'm linking to Michelle for
do follow the link
and see other beautiful greys!

Thank you for your visits and comments
and welcome to my new followers
it's lovely to meet you!

À bientôt 

be kind to one another





Shane 


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