Miscanthus Sinensis

Miscanthus Sinensis
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

28th February 2011. This simple grass has so many different looks throughout the year. Sunlight on the dried seed heads is one of my favourites.

Fetch

Fetch
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

27th February 2011. Same pond as yesterday, different splashes. Surprisingly hard to throw the stick and photograph it landing in the water.

Caught In A Hailstorm

Caught In A Hailstorm
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

26th February 2011. In the middle of a common, with nowhere to shelter, I got absolutely soaked as the hail came down. Huge splashes in the water from the hailstones.

Spinone Shopper

Spinone Shopper
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

25th February 2011. Today's task was to photograph the Spinone merchandise that will be on sale at Crufts.

Westminster Sunset

Westminster Sunset
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

24th February 2011. Beautiful sky tonight as I was crossing Westminster Bridge.

Wet Willow

Wet Willow
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

23rd February 2011. Everything is soaked with the recent rain, this willow looked decidedly damp.

Rhubarb

Rhubarb
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

22nd February 2011. I just love seeing rhubarb leaves when they start to emerge, hard to believe that something so small will grow into such a huge leaf.

Harlequin Ladybird

Harlequin Ladybird
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

21st February 2011. I got quite excited today when I saw this ladybird as I thought it was something different, only to find it was one of the Asian harlequin variety which is now quite common in the South of England.

First Daffodil

First Daffodil
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

20th February 2011. The first daffodil flower of the year emerged today. They seem very late. This one is in a pot next to the house wall, there are none flowering in the garden yet, only a few buds.

Hudson

Hudson
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

19th February 2011. Hudson was being his usual unco-operative self today when I was trying to take his photo for a dvd wrap project. He would not look in the direction I wanted, too many distractions, but we got there eventually.

Mistaken Identity

Mistaken Identity
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

18th February 2011. I thought this was a fox when I was taking it from quite a distance away. There have been quite a few foxes around recently, we hear them a lot at night and they drive the dogs nuts.

Shelduck

Shelduck
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

17th February 2011. Not sure what the canada goose in the background is up to!

Snowdrop

Snowdrop
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

16th February 2011. Close up of a snowdrop. Loads of them in the garden now.

Colourful Beads

Colourful Beads
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

15th February 2011. Some new beads for my bracelet arrived today, very colourful.

Fluffy White Cloud

Fluffy White Cloud
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

14th February 2011. The sky was full of huge fluffy white clouds today, looked lovely against the bright blue sky.

Pittosporum Unexposed

Pittosporum Unexposed
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

13th February 2011. And here's a pittosporum seed case before it has opened.

Pittosporum Exposed

Pittosporum Exposed
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

12th February 2011. This pittosporum's seed case has opened and the inside is full of this sticky yellow substance.

First Camelia

First Camelia
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

11th February 2011. The first and only camelia in flower, 3 weeks later than the first one last year.

London Skyline

London Skyline
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

10th February 2011. The sky was very colourful this evening when I was walking along the Victoria Embankment.

Bredraggled Primula

Bredraggled Primula
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

9th February 2011. This solitary primula looks a bit rough around the edges but brings a welcome burst of colour to the garden.

Chatsworth Estate

Chatsworth Estate
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

8th February 2011. I was surprised how close we were able to get to the deer on the Chatsworth Estate.

Puppy Love

Puppy Love
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

7th February 2011. Went back for a second visit to the 3 week old litter of puppies. They are very cute

Vince

Vince
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

6th February 2011. Vince gets up close and personal.

Puppies

Puppies
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

5th February 2011. A huddle of spinone puppies aged 3 weeks. It won't be
long before they are as big as their toy rabbit.

Blowin In The Wind

Blowin In The Wind
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

4th February 2011. It's very windy here today, captured by my black bamboo.
Of course a small breeze compared to the terrible Cyclone Yasi experienced
by the people of Queensland this week.

Golden Sunrise

Golden Sunrise
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

A few minutes earlier the sky had a purple red tinge to it. As the sun rose
it turned a stunning yellow gold colour.

Early Daffodils

Early Daffodils
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

2nd February 2011. I was amazed to see these daffodils in full bloom while
walking along the Victoria Embankment. The ones in the garden are only just
emerging from the ground so it will be a little while before they flower.

Grazing

Grazing
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

1st February 2011. The early morning sun illuminated this pony and gave it
such a rich golden colour.