The sunny side

On 23 Aug 202123 Aug 2021 By geoffspagesIn Photography, Shropshire hills, WalksLeave a comment

Walking from the car park at Bedlam, and mostly bypassing the bedlam (I exaggerate) that is Tontine Hill in Ironbridge. The north side of the gorge catches the sunshine on this better-than-forecast afternoon, and appropriately, at the furthest point from the start we’re passing briefly though Sunnyside, high above the top end of Coalbrookdale. There’s a peacock on a shed roof!

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A Plaish in the sun

On 22 Aug 2021 By geoffspagesIn Photography, Shropshire hills, WalksLeave a comment

It’s a hamlet – just the rather-splendid Plaish Hall and three or four other houses, but it makes for a pleasant wander along quiet lanes, on an increasingly sunny afternoon. The blackberries are ripening, though there aren’t enough to slow us down yet…

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Taking the air

On 19 Aug 2021 By geoffspagesIn Photography, Shropshire hillsLeave a comment

It’s particularly pleasant air this evening. There was a heavy shower of rain earlier, and a rumble of thunder, but it’s dry now, and very quiet – not a sound, nor a breath of wind along Shirlett Lane. (There’s hardly any light either – these evening strolls will soon be over for this year)

Roosting pheasant - but what's he standing on?

...and the Berwyns - Welsh hills to the west

Red Lane at harvest time

On 18 Aug 2021 By geoffspagesIn Photography, Shropshire hillsLeave a comment

A local leg-stretch, to the far end of Red Lane and back

Hedgerows

On 16 Aug 2021 By geoffspagesIn Photography, Shropshire hills, WalksLeave a comment

Once again, it’s overcast, threatening rain (just the odd spot – no need to shelter) – so most of the interest is close at hand, in the quiet hedgerows between Hughley, Kenley and Church Preen.

"You're the most interesting thing we've seen all day"

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Hope Bowdler: Gaer and Battle

On 13 Aug 2021 By geoffspagesIn Photography, Shropshire hills, WalksLeave a comment

To the hills today! Hope Bowdler, home of the Gaer Stone (think Matterhorn in miniature!) and the Battle Stones (perfect place for a choc stop). A stiff breeze is blowing the clouds and their shade across the landscape; between them are spotlights of sunshine.

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Wyke and Benthall

On 12 Aug 2021 By geoffspagesIn Photography, Shropshire hills, WalksLeave a comment

Another pleasantly warm afternoon – the open lanes and paths are enjoyable, as is the cool air in the woodlands. The fields near Benthall Hall (does it have any true verticals?) have been sown with a ‘bumblebird’ mix of clovers, umbellifers and other plants.

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Summer afternoon: Perkley

On 11 Aug 2021 By geoffspagesIn Photography, Shropshire hills, WalksLeave a comment

A different sort of day: after yesterday’s fine evening, it’s dull and grey today. Rain is threatening – an occasional spot or two in the air, no more. It’s not great weather for photography, but it’s perfect for a walk on the quieter side of Wenlock.

There are fairies in these parts, I think

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Summer evening

On 10 Aug 202111 Aug 2021 By geoffspagesIn Photography, Shropshire hills, WalksLeave a comment

Just a few, from an evening wander around the Willey lanes

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A Shirlett kite

On 08 Aug 2021 By geoffspagesIn Photography, Shropshire hillsLeave a comment

He (or she) was investigating some roadkill, a couple of hundred yards away, but took off as we saw him. Just for a change, there’s some sunshine bringing out the colour against a blue sky – but we’re under trees, so we’re only getting brief glimpses. For a moment or two, a tree at the other side of the field provides a perch – then we’re off again, seeing what else they might be to eat… Another enjoyable stroll along Shirlett Lane.