Evening by the water

The sun was gradually sinking towards the horizon, silhouetting the trees and creating near perfect reflections in the still water of the canal...

and the cows were wandering down for a bedtime drink.

S is for silhouette

I love to see objects silhouetted against the evening sky, whether they be natural objects or man made. The sky has such a rich range of colour and tone that even a total non artist like me can appeciate it.

Last Christmas, we went down to our London family and the boys' aunt and uncle took them to a Go Kart track for their present. They had a great time racing, finishing just as it was beginning to go dark. As we walked back to the car, I took these photos.

Even in the East End of London, surrounded by busy roads, railway arches and multi-storey housing, it is possible to find such beauty!

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Last two

Tomorrow, I'm changing topic, but, before I do, I wanted to post a couple more photos from our walk; simply because I like them.

I wasn't sure how this first photo would turn out, but I'm delighted with the effect; especially the contrast between the dark silhouetted foreground and the sunlit green beyond. It's almost as if the path is inviting me to walk on out of the darkness and into the light.

And then there is this one, which is the very last photo I took before we loaded into the car and drove the short distance home:

By now, you may have gathered that I am ready for the Spring; especially if it is accompanied (as it has been over the past week) by a bit of bright sunshine! Easter is only a few short weeks away and new life is springing all around. Oh Yes!

PS: Anyone identify the blossom please?

Tangled branches, semi-silhouetted

No work today! Woohoo! Instead, I went for a lovely walk with a couple of friends.We had a great time enjoying the sunshine and the scenery and putting the world to rights.

Part of our walk took us through Breedon golf course. Now it's quite exposed up there, so the whole of the course is edged with ruler-straight lines of poplar trees. There used to be a line of poplars across the road from my house when I was growing up, so they have always been a tree with good associations. Plus, I love the height and shape, especially when they are planted in such neat rows. They take on a certain orderly splendour all of their own. And so, I took a photo.

But then, my friend, being a creative-cookie, suggested I stand at the foot of one of the trees and take a photo looking upward; so I did! And I'm really pleased with the result! I love the tangle of branches, semi-silhouetted against the brightness of the morning sky. Good call! :)