Cat Fishing

As I went out the door I caught him (Toby my cat) contemplating a Goldfish supper.

Or maybe he was just innocently window shopping.  Hmmm the Jury is still out.

Saturday's Critters

Camellia Donation

My favourite Camellia has started to flower.  She's called Donation and I got given one many years ago when my son was born.  I have planted one every time I have moved since then and have 2 big plants here.

She is a great looking shrub all year round with dark glossy green leaves and bright pure pink flowers.  She starts flowering in June (winter for us) and keeps going until mid spring.  

A constant display of these beautiful flowers.  Best of all she looks after herself, no pruning, no bugs - my sort of plant.

Floral Friday Fotos
Today's Flowers

New Fence

This week I thought I'd show off the new fence my son and daughter-in-law have just finished around their house.

Well worth all the hard work, it's a great looking fence.

A Puppy and a Pond

Holly is quite intrigued by the pond.

She hasn't decided to be brave and swim in it yet, but there are always things to see in it, even if it's just your reflection.

Her mother was a labrador crossed with a german short-haired pointer, and I have seen her do the "point" a couple of times, I think that's where that straight little tail comes from. She doesn't stand still long - at her age everything is interesting and should be investigated at once, so I was quick to capture this pose while I had the chance.

Weekend Reflections

Saturday's Critters

Good Fences Upside Down

A hilltop fence reflected in the still waters of the pond.

Warm Winter

Winter is slow to show up this year.  We are having an extended autumn it seems.  Mainly warm, wet and windy.

The trees are preparing for their winter rest and leaves are piling up against the fences.

The bare branches show the wild form and structure of each tree as they await the cooler weather.  What a wonderful time of year.

ABC Wednesday - W

Outdoor Wednesday

Floating Feather

A duck feather floating on the pond.    The water is reflecting the grey sky which is the perfect backdrop.

Winter so far

We have had a very nice start to winter with the first few days frosty followed by blue sky.

I took the dogs for a walk to the top of the hill to look down on the valley and what was left of the mornings frost.  The sheep are in a nice sunny paddock and have thawed out fast.  the paddock along the bottom of the hill is still in the shade of the Poplar trees and is white and crunchy underfoot.

The dogs love the highest spot to view the world below them.  With the sun low in the sky now it's winter, I managed to get a nice Holly shadow before she was off to explore again.

Saturday's Critters

Shadow Shot Sunday 2