Sunday, 6 November 2011
Blog 190
A selection of images taken at Cragside on 14th October 2011, the revolutionary home of Lord Armstrong, Victorian inventor and landscape genius, was a wonder of its age. Built on a rocky crag high above the Debdon Burn, Cragside is crammed with ingenious gadgets and was the first house in the world to be lit by hydroelectricity.
Surrounding the house on all sides is one of the largest rock gardens in Europe. Across the iron bridge, in the formal garden, is the Orchard House, which still produces fresh fruit. The lakeside walks, adventure play area and labyrinth are all good reasons for children to visit Cragside again and again. Website here
Surrounding the house on all sides is one of the largest rock gardens in Europe. Across the iron bridge, in the formal garden, is the Orchard House, which still produces fresh fruit. The lakeside walks, adventure play area and labyrinth are all good reasons for children to visit Cragside again and again. Website here
Saturday, 5 November 2011
Friday, 14 October 2011
Blog 187
Garden predator a Sparrow-hawk, probably with collar dove prey. Photographs taken 1st October 2011 in my garden. Using 55-300 Nikkor lens.
Shaking its head to dislodge feathers
Removing feathers
The prey started to fall off the fence so they both ended on the lawn, the Sparrowhawk eventually flew into a nearby tree to finish the meal.
Shaking its head to dislodge feathersRemoving feathers The prey started to fall off the fence so they both ended on the lawn, the Sparrowhawk eventually flew into a nearby tree to finish the meal.
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