A Reminder of Summer

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With the temperatures now in single figures, vibrant sunflowers are a pleasant reminder of a difficult but nevertheless very warm summer.  All taken at Hitchin Lavender Farm. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2020]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material … Continue reading

Bluebells

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A brief reminder from May this year of the stunning bluebells on display at Dockey Wood, Ashridge Estate, Berkhamsted. © [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

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

A Reminder of Summer

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A reminder of the colourful, heady days of summer. [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2017]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be … Continue reading

Cornflowers and Poppies

Now that summer has, by and large, passed us by, here are a few shots of cornflowers intermingled with poppies to remind us that we did in fact have a summer, albeit a brief one.  Taken at London Colney during mid July.

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Buttercup

A sign of a fine summers day is the golden yellow glow of a buttercup against a warm blue sky.

Buttercup

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Flowers in Macro

Here are a few shots of various flowers taken with my Tamron 90mm macro lens.  Not being a purveyor of flowers, although I do occasionally purchase, my partner has confirmed that the line up includes a lily, gerbera, tulip, alstroemeria and chrysanthemum.  The minute details and colours not normally seen with the naked eye provide very interesting shots indeed.

 

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