Today in pictures

[Turtle]

A nice change of pace - good night shots

[mobertol]

Originally Posted by Turtle

From Tuesday, a new walk for me not far from where I live: Hungry Hollow trail in Georgetown. It was named that after a pioneer who found conditions less than favourable! I enjoyed this trail, and hope to do it again as the seasons progress. It's in a well developed suburban area, and seems to be appreciated by dog walkers (as apparent from all the doggie-doo I had to dodge - shameful!)

1. The nights have been cool, so no mosquitos today in this swampy area. I'm glad of that!
2. It's called Silver Creek, apparently.
3. I think it's a bat house, but could be for birds too, I guess.
4. Bright red berries - don't know what kind.
5. Sign showing that there are beaver, muskrat, kingfishers etc. in this valley. I didn't see any.
6. Golden Rod - it's everywhere.
7. Orange flowers - the sign called it Spotted Jewel Weed (Impatiens Capensis). Thank goodness for signs!
Pretty pink weed - maybe Himalayan Balsam?
This morning - walking around the track - a very different start to the day.

Hungry Hollow sounds like something from a Stephen King novel - but it looks anything but terrifying!

[mobertol]

Originally Posted by maxthecollie

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A stroll around Jumbles reservoir this afternoon

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

I love number one......please sir can I use that picture for one of my Christmas cards?

Wow - that Robin is almost too good to be true - great capture.

[mobertol]

Originally Posted by gpick24

It`s getting dark way to early now, so just a few night time canal pics from me

I find night shots really hard with my camera - well done with these, lovely.

[mobertol]

Set out for a much-needed relaxing walk - took quite a few un-enthusiastic photos of which the best are some field mushrooms and some seed heads, then found an unexpected theme - men at work. They are rennovating the local church which has a leaky roof - note Renato working high up with no saftey gear! A local pensioner in his shed doing something with a screwdriver - then our very own "lumberjacks" clearing up after trimming the oak trees in the field near my house.

[davemac]

Originally Posted by mobertol

Set out for a much-needed relaxing walk - took quite a few un-enthusiastic photos of which the best are some field mushrooms and some seed heads, then found an unexpected theme - men at work. They are rennovating the local church which has a leaky roof - note Renato working high up with no saftey gear! A local pensioner in his shed doing something with a screwdriver - then our very own "lumberjacks" clearing up after trimming the oak trees in the field near my house.

It does seem like elf n safely is a bit relaxed, working at height without a tether, and using a chainsaw without ear defenders, visor, ballistic trousers, it gives me a cold sweat thinking about it.

[davemac]

Today in pictures, a walk up tut wet bit, laked abaut then legged it.

[mobertol]

Originally Posted by davemac

Today in pictures, a walk up tut wet bit, laked abaut then legged it.

Looks like it's quite mild but autumny - is number 9 the gate to the old St- Mary's graveyard in Altham?

[Turtle]

Originally Posted by mobertol

Set out for a much-needed relaxing walk - took quite a few un-enthusiastic photos of which the best are some field mushrooms and some seed heads, then found an unexpected theme - men at work. They are rennovating the local church which has a leaky roof - note Renato working high up with no saftey gear! A local pensioner in his shed doing something with a screwdriver - then our very own "lumberjacks" clearing up after trimming the oak trees in the field near my house.

That's the fun of this thread - the journey sometimes takes an unexpected turn, and there you are, ready to capture it . Nice photos Dianne!
Hmmm... Would Renato be someone you know maybe?

[davemac]

Originally Posted by mobertol

Looks like it's quite mild but autumny - is number 9 the gate to the old St- Mary's graveyard in Altham?

It is, and the next picture is the same field with a view of the Petre Family vault (Dunkenhalgh Estate). Not sure what the message is, but once one of the largest landowners in the area now spending eternity in a field on their own.

[shillelagh]

sunrise this morning ... very scary ....

[Margaret Pilkington]

Jen it was only scary because you were up and about to see it.
We all know you are not a morning person.��

[maxthecollie]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

I love number one......please sir can I use that picture for one of my Christmas cards?

Certainly

[Margaret Pilkington]

Originally Posted by maxthecollie

Certainly

Thank you Frank.....the card will attribute the picture to you...and if you pm me your snail mail addy I will send you one which you can either keep or send out to a friend.

[Margaret Pilkington]

I am hoping to be able to sell some of my cards at a school Christmas fair.....with the proceeds going to a cancer charity.
I have made too many for my own use.....and I am still making them.....think I might be addicted to the glue and the sequins(or buttons....which are on some of my cards).