…with a touch of yellow. We’re out in the morning once again – there’s a greater chance of rain later.
Author: geoffspages
A green world
It could rain this afternoon: it’s trying to rain as we put our boots on, but it should only be light – we could stay dry. As we leave the car, a few drops are falling, but by the time we’re in the woods, it’s stopped. Nevertheless it’s damp underfoot, and everything is moist, rain-washed – and green! In the woods on Benthall Edge, the world is green – it’s a great place to be.
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Daughter of Amaryllis
We were given the mother several years ago. She’s been flowering merrily ever since – and producing pups around her base, which have been carefully potted-on. Now daughter no. 1 is in flower (and daughter two is close behind)…
The remarkable blooms – two of them, with a third on its way – are between 8 and 10 inches (200 – 250mm) across.
Photo notes: I used ‘Post Focus’ mode on my camera – it takes a short 4k video burst while varying the focus, then its clever software combines the sharpest parts of each frame. Wow!
Walk notes: Yes, we were out this morning, but the sky was grey and rain was threatening, so the camera stayed in its bag…
A sunny evening…
…after a day of frequent heavy showers. The clouds give the impression that there are still one or two around, but it’s dry and pleasantly sunny around the lanes at Willey. The fields are bright yellow – the oilseed rape is in full bloom.
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10% chance…
… of precipitation, according to the Met. Office. (Does that mean there’s a 10% chance that it will rain at some time during the hour – or that it will probably rain for 6 of the 60 minutes?) It did rain (very lightly), for perhaps no more than 6 minutes – at just the right time for a chocolate stop under some leafy trees… Other than that, a fine afternoon, a little warmer than of late, and very pleasant in the quiet lanes around Church Preen.
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Bluebells and broom
We’re heading for the bluebell woods; on the way there, the broom is in bloom…
Staying dry
It could be tricky… There’s a short sharp shower just as we’re getting into the car, but we could be lucky after it’s passed… With bright sunshine (at first) and puffy white clouds, it’s a technicolour day, perfect for this wander around quiet lanes near Kenley and Harnage Grange. The most extensive view, to the border hills, sadly is hidden by a tall hedge – but the camera, held high, can see over it… Lastly, there’s cake to be had, to round off an enjoyable afternoon (and we were lucky – stayed dry!)
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Cold Clee views
After much rain, a dry evening, and a very cold one. It’s early May, but it’s barely above freezing. Patches of white under the trees – surely not snow? No, there’s been a hailstorm earlier, by the look of it. Should have brought my gloves! The clear rain-washed air and the fine views to the Clee hills more than make up for cold hands.
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The lane and the dingle
How different the world outdoors is, compared with a couple of months ago! Spring greenery is taking over; spring flowers are everywhere in profusion. We’re enjoying a morning walk down Caughley Road, along the old railway track and back up Corbett’s Dingle, where the wild garlic now forms a deep green shag pile carpet.
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Another evening
Once again, there are showers about during the day, so we’ve decided to take a stroll in the evening, down the other Shirlett lane to Hawthorn Bank and back. There are some wonderful views to the south Shropshire hills, blue (as they’ll be remembered) on the horizon. There are still some showers about, too – like yesterday evening, not everyone will be enjoying the sunshine…
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