Blue Tits Providing

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Relentless, just relentless, is the only way to describe expectant blue tits.  The blue tits in my garden are currently providing for their chicks in my bird box.  For approximately 16 hours a day they work together non-stop in their … Continue reading

The Stunning Cairngorms

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The Cairngorms is a truly stunning place and I highly recommend a visit.  My shots were taken on a chilly but sunny day with all of the snow at high level.  The scenes below include Cairngorm mountain near Aviemore, home … Continue reading

Ashridge Estate – Bluebells

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I have taken photos of bluebells in the past but only whilst ambling round the countryside.  Therefore, I decided to visit National Trust Ashridge which claims to be one of the best places in the UK to see bluebells – … Continue reading

V&A Dundee

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The much anticipated V&A Dundee, Scotland’s first design museum, finally opened on 15 Sep 18.  Expecting 500,000 visitors in its first year that target was met in only six months and thus far has been a resounding success.  The museum, … Continue reading

Inside York Minster

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A few shots of the magnificent statues, objects and artefacts which make up the outstanding interior of York Minster. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2019]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s … Continue reading

Posing Siskin

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This charming little siskin happily posed for me whilst at Loch Morlich, Aviemore.  This is indeed a rarity for me as when attempting wildlife photography the subject is normally well gone before I release the shutter, a very frustrating hobby indeed.  In … Continue reading

Wintry Aviemore

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As Billy Connolly once said ‘There are two seasons in Scotland, June and winter… in Scotland, there’s no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes.’ To say the weather in Scotland is changeable is an understatement.  Only 24 … Continue reading

Blue Tits Preparing

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A few shots of blue tits preparing the nest box in my garden.  The nest box has been quiet the past couple of years so hopefully this year may prove different. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2019]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication … Continue reading