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Miscanthus Sinensis

2011-02-28T16:26:00.000Z

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

2011-02-27T16:28:00.000Z

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

2011-02-26T16:27:00.000Z

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

2011-02-25T16:26:00.000Z

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

2011-02-24T16:28:00.000Z

Westminster Sunset
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

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

Wet Willow

2011-02-23T08:09:00.000Z

Wet Willow
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

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

Rhubarb

2011-02-22T08:09:00.000Z

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

2011-02-21T08:08:00.000Z

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

2011-02-20T08:08:00.000Z

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

2011-02-19T08:07:00.000Z

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

2011-02-18T08:06:00.000Z

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

2011-02-17T14:31:00.000Z

Shelduck
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

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

Snowdrop

2011-02-16T14:31:00.000Z

Snowdrop
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

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

Colourful Beads

2011-02-15T14:30:00.000Z

Colourful Beads
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

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

Fluffy White Cloud

2011-02-14T14:29:00.000Z

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

2011-02-13T08:25:00.000Z

Pittosporum Unexposed
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

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

Pittosporum Exposed

2011-02-12T08:24:00.000Z

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

2011-02-11T08:33:00.000Z

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

2011-02-10T08:23:00.000Z

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

2011-02-09T08:22:00.000Z

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

2011-02-08T08:21:00.000Z

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

2011-02-07T08:13:00.000Z

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

2011-02-06T08:12:00.000Z

Vince
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

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

Puppies

2011-02-05T14:40:00.000Z

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

2011-02-04T15:15:00.001Z

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

2011-02-04T15:14:00.001Z

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

2011-02-04T15:13:00.001Z

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

2011-02-04T15:12:00.001Z

Grazing
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

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

Buzzard

2011-01-31T15:10:00.000Z

Buzzard
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

31st January 2011. From my office window, unfortunately through the glass.
1 month completed, January is a difficult time to start this project with
short days and little colour in the garden. Roll on spring.

Heron and Flying Duck

2011-01-30T15:08:00.000Z

Heron and Flying Duck
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

30th January 2011. Reminded me of "angry birds" when I looked at it later. I
often see this heron but he's very camera shy and takes off at the slightest
movement.

Who's Walking Who

2011-01-29T11:57:00.000Z

Who's Walking Who
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

29th January 2011. A Spinone team, from left to right: Hudson, Alice,
Bobby, Murdoch and Molly

Chaenomeles

2011-01-28T11:56:00.000Z

Chaenomeles
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

28th January 2011. A little bit of sun makes all the difference today. This
japanese quince has virtually no leaves on it but lots of buds.

Cormorant

2011-01-27T11:54:00.000Z

Cormorant
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

27th January 2011. I only had a compact camera with me today but this
cormorant sitting by the river Thames was just asking to have his picture
taken.

Hudson Gets A Makeover

2011-01-26T11:53:00.000Z

Hudson Gets A Makeover
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

26th January 2011. Really struggling to find something interesting today,
it's so gloomy, so have gone for a new look on an old picture.

Moth

2011-01-25T16:55:00.000Z

Moth
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

25th January 2011. Struggling to find something to photograph today, then a
lone moth came into the house and settled on the wall.

Snowdrops

2011-01-24T16:53:00.000Z

Snowdrops
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

24th January 2011. The snowdrops are starting to emerge, not out in flower
just yet but it won't be long.

Michiamo Murdoch

2011-01-23T16:52:00.000Z

Michiamo Murdoch
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

23rd January 2011. Murdoch qualifies for Crufts 2012 at his first show this
year.

Magnolia Stella Bud

2011-01-22T16:49:00.000Z

Magnolia Stella Bud
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

22nd January 2011. The magnolia buds are still firmly closed, love their
hairy outside.

Early Blossom

2011-01-21T16:47:00.000Z

Early Blossom
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

21st January 2011. Some early blossom is out but other things seem to be
later this year like the camellia which is still tightly in bud.

Remembering Emma

2011-01-20T16:24:00.000Z

Remembering Emma
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

20th January 2011. Today is the day we remember Emma, although it was a
long time ago, her favourite place in the garden still has the daffodils we
planted there in her memory.

Frozen Oak Leaves

2011-01-19T16:21:00.000Z

Frozen Oak Leaves
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

19th January 2011. Came across these colourful oak leaves that were frozen
in a shallow pool of water.

Daisy in the Dew

2011-01-18T08:23:00.000Z

Daisy in the Dew
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

18th January 2011. A dewy morning and I spotted this daisy in the grass
that was just opening its petals.

Signs of Spring

2011-01-17T08:21:00.000Z

Signs of Spring
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

17th January 2011. It's lovely to see the first signs of spring approaching,
here some daffodils are starting to emerge from their underground winter
home. We even had some sun today, wonderful.

Sunrise

2011-01-16T11:23:00.000Z

Sunrise
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

16th January 2011. Yet another dull gloomy day so glad I managed to get an
early picture today of the sunrise.

Photo Finish

2011-01-15T11:01:00.000Z

Photo Finish
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

15th January 2011. Murdoch tries to to keep up with his uncle Ben and mother
Alice.

Holy Cow

2011-01-14T21:40:00.000Z

Holy Cow
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

14th January 2011. I was amazed by the length of this cow's tongue as it was
eating the ivy outside my house today.

Remembering Riva

2011-01-13T21:32:00.000Z

Remembering Riva
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

13th January 2011. It was this week 2 years ago that we said goodbye to
Riva and here is one of my favourite pictures of her.

Flying Swan

2011-01-12T21:55:00.000Z

Flying Swan
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

12th January 2011. Been trying for ages to capture a swan in flight. Today
one visited the lake, looking for some mates I think. When he didn't find
any he took off to try somewhere else. Such a shame it was so dark today.

Angry Sky

2011-01-11T17:41:00.000Z

Angry Sky
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

11th January 2011. A very dark sky this morning and the sun is trying
desperately hard to break through. Less than a minute later it had changed
completely.

Variegated Phormium

2011-01-10T09:59:00.000Z

Variegated Phormium
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

10th January 2011. This is the only bit of colour I could find in the garden
on a very dull day.

Frosty Leaves

2011-01-09T19:13:00.000Z

Frosty Leaves
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

9th January 2011. Oak leaves everywhere, today they looked so pretty with
the frost on them.

Eucalyptus Bark

2011-01-08T21:19:00.000Z

Eucalyptus Bark
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

8th January 2011. Peeling bark from a eucalyptus tree and the scent is
wonderful.

Moo

2011-01-07T22:42:00.001Z

Moo
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

7th January 2011. Another dark, dull wet day but the cows don't seem to
care. They have been wading in the mud and look like they are wearing
socks.

Reflections on the Thames

2011-01-06T16:58:00.000Z

Reflections on the Thames
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

6th January 2010. Raining, windy, dark and only a hand held compact camera
so not a bad effort all things considered. The lights look so pretty when
walking along the Victoria embankment.

Twelve Days of Christmas

2011-01-05T19:19:00.001Z

Twelve Days of Christmas
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

5th January 2010. A collage of Christmas cards is today's subject as it's
12th night. I thought it would be nice to record them before they go away.

Happy Bird

2011-01-04T20:48:00.001Z

Happy Bird
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

4th January 2010. Been trying for ages to get a decent picture of our
nuthatch who visits the bird table every day for his peanuts. It was quite
a dull day and it's taken through the window so I was quite pleased with
this one. He has very long toe nails which he uses to cling onto the bird
feeder. His strategy is to scatter all the seed out until he finds a nut so
he makes quite a mess.

Rosco

2011-01-03T17:46:00.001Z

Rosco
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

3rd January 2010. Today we had a lovely walk in the New Forest and photo of
the day is the beautiful Rosco.

Eau Murdoch!

2011-01-02T17:28:00.001Z

Eau Murdoch!
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

2nd January 2011. Murdoch stops for a drink during his retrieving session
today.

New Year

2011-01-01T15:35:00.001Z

New Year
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

New year and new calendars to display. This year I'm spoilt with 3 Spinone
calendars to choose from. Today is also day 1 of my 2011 project to take a
"photo of the day" each day. Last year I managed till the end of April then
fell behind with the project and never managed to catch up.

16th March 2010

2010-12-30T08:52:00.001Z

The First Camellia
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

The first proper camellia flower is open in the garden

15th March 2010

2010-04-04T08:29:00.001+01:00

Crufts Rosette
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

Molly's Crufts1st prize card and rosette for winning the veteran bitch class yesterday.

14th March 2010

2010-03-21T09:06:00.001Z

Sh Ch Inostricani Simoni Del Michiamo
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

Gundog day at Crufts. Molly (Sh Ch Inostricani Simoni Del Michiamo) was 1st in a large Veteran Bitch class. We had a lovely day and for once, the pictures and video I took today did not seem to suffer as much from the awful lighting at the NEC.

13th March 2010

2010-03-21T09:03:00.003Z

The Swans Return
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

The swans return to the lake. 2 years ago they nested and stayed for many months. Sadly no cygnets survived. They returned last year and built 3 different nests but didn't lay any eggs.

12th March 2010

2010-03-21T09:03:00.001Z

Hudsons Bean Bag
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

Hudson spinone tries out his new bean bag, one of my purchases yesterday at Crufts. I think he likes it even though it is a bit difficult to get onto at first.

11th March 2010

2010-03-21T09:02:00.001Z

Italian Spinone Discover Dogs
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

A day out at Crufts without a dog. This is the Italian Spinone Discover Dogs booth, beautifully decorated with pictures and information.

10th March 2010

2010-03-21T09:01:00.003Z

Harlequin Ladybird
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

A harlequin ladybird landed on my desk. A quick transfer to a young coleus plant which gave a better background for this picture. A bit of research to identify it took me to this site. www.harlequin-survey.org/ I wasn't aware of its invasion into Britain.

9th March 2010

2010-03-21T09:01:00.001Z

Let Digging Commence
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

Let Digging Commenct. Alice, helped by others, starts digging a hole in the garden under the camellia. Baby bunnies may be the motivation for this.

8th March 2010

2010-03-21T09:00:00.001Z

Hudson & Alice
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

Hudson spinone prepares to evict Alice from his sofa. She is pretending to be asleep.

7th March 2010

2010-03-21T08:59:00.003Z

Ponies on Kingston Common
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

Kingston Common, Ringwood. A beautiful day and the ponies seemed to be enjoying a bit of sun on their backs.

6th March 2010

2010-03-21T08:59:00.001Z

A Night Out
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

A night out with Nick and Carolyn eating great Thai food at the Star in Ringwood.

5th March 2010

2010-03-21T08:58:00.003Z

Another Beautiful Sunrise
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

Another beautiful sunrise on Kingston Common. The plane trails add a bit of interest.

4th March 2010

2010-03-21T08:58:00.001Z

The First Daffodil
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

The first daffodil is in flower in the garden. It's the only one so far.

3rd March 2010

2010-03-21T08:57:00.001Z

Bobby & Little Egret
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

Bobby spots the Little Egret in the garden and prepares to stalk him. One step at a time but he's no match for the egret.

2nd March 2010

2010-03-21T08:05:00.003Z

Sleeping Beauty
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

Hudson adopts one of his many sleeping positions. I know he's asleep because he is snoring.

1st March 2010

2010-03-21T08:05:00.001Z

Nuts
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

A Coal Tit visits the bird feeder and manages to get out a whole peanut.

28th February 2010

2010-03-21T08:00:00.001Z

Bobby Spinone
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

Bobby has a very bad hair day.

27th February 2010

2010-03-21T07:59:00.001Z

Alice Spinone
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

Alice Spinone sits still long enough to have her photo taken. A rare moment.

26th February 2010

2010-02-28T18:06:00.001Z

Mister Blue Sky
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

Mister Blue Sky please tell us why you had to hide away for so long where did we go wrong? Hey there Mister blue we're so pleased to be with you look around see what you do, ev'rybody smiles at you

25th February 2010

2010-02-28T18:05:00.001Z

The Chill Garden
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

The Chill Garden. Another colourful stand at International Confex, ready to welcome weary visitors.

24th February 2010

2010-02-28T18:04:00.003Z

Crafty Arty Parties
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

Crafty Arty Parties. I was working at International Confex, Earls Court today and couldn't resist this picture for today. So colourful and the staff were all dressed up and entering into the spirit of things.

23rd February 2010

2010-02-28T18:04:00.001Z

Rose and Thorns
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

Alice has been successfully evicted from her bed by Hudson so tries her luck elsewhere. A rose between two thorns. Spinone L-R Bobby, Alice, Molly.

22nd February 2010

2010-02-28T18:03:00.001Z

Hudson Zzzz
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

Hudson tries out yet another sleeping position today. He has a hard life!

21st February 2010

2010-02-28T18:02:00.001Z

Amaryllis in Flower
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

Here is the amaryllis in full flower today. See the photo I took on 9th February to see it in bud.

20th February 2010

2010-02-20T15:15:00.002Z

Little Egret in Flight
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

The little egret was back today and I was better prepared. Watched it for a while and managed to photgraph it in flight.

19th February 2010

2010-02-20T09:00:00.002Z

Little Egret
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

Not many people can have had this as a bird in their garden! A little egret came today and I just managed to get a picture through the window before it took off again.

18th February 2010

2010-02-20T08:59:00.005Z

Daffodils
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

I planted a couple of hundred daffodil bulbs last year. Delighted to see they are starting to show through as it was August so completely the wrong time of year.

17th February 2010

2010-02-20T08:59:00.004Z

Victoria Embankment
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

I noticed the trees along the Victoria Embankment today were covered in spiky shells. Not a brilliant picture but a reminder to find out what they are.

16th February 2010

2010-02-20T08:58:00.005Z

Goosander
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

Back from our tour, we spotted a Goosander on the lake. One male and one female, stayed overnight but then moved on.

15th February 2010

2010-02-20T08:58:00.004Z

Mabel
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

The beautiful Mabel, Hochopepa Am I Bovvered, posing for the camera. Her mum is the lovely Ethel (Hochopepa Don't Look Ethel) and dad is Little Ben (Michiamo Baradello).

14th February 2010

2010-02-20T08:56:00.002Z

Buca
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

We went for a lovely walk today to the Monsal Viaduct. Very hilly and Buca failed to negotiate a wall (with steps provided). Eventually we had to find him a lower bit to scramble over. He even made quite an ordeal of it and needed lots of help and encouragement.

13th February 2010

2010-02-20T08:53:00.003Z

Chez Mabel
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

Our tour moves north to Derbyshire where we stayed with Mabel and her family. She was very generous giving up her sofa to visitors. Typical spinone scene.

12th February 2010

2010-02-20T08:52:00.002Z

Hudson's Island
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

Joan's kitchen has a lino floor and Hudson still has a thing about shiny floors. We had to put down a few mats and towels so that he could go Island Hopping to get around. Here he is sitting on one of his islands looking very sorry for himself.

11th February 2010

2010-02-20T08:49:00.002Z

Visiting Joan
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

Hudson, Buca and Alice on tour, first stop Kirby Muxloe to stay with Joan for a couple of days.

10th February 2010

2010-02-20T08:48:00.002Z

Dorset Apple Cake
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

My first attempt at a Dorset Apple Cake. It took double the time expected to cook but tasted great.

9th February 2010

2010-02-20T08:47:00.005Z

Amaryllis about to flower
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

I bought an Amaryllis just before Christmas for £1 because it was already in flower. I didn't expect it to grow another flower stem and new buds. Bargain.

8th February 2010

2010-02-20T08:47:00.004Z

Hudson & Alice sharing the sofa
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

Hudson and Alice share the sofa today. Hudson is being amazingly well behaved considering Alice is in season.

7th February 2010

2010-02-20T08:46:00.002Z

Smile
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

A trip to Towcester today, Gaynor and Jon posed outside the Saracens Head Hotel for my photo of today.

6th February 2010

2010-02-20T08:45:00.002Z

A Walk in the New Forest
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

A lovely walk in the New Forest with Gaynor and Penny. From left to right Alfie, Sid, Murphy, Ruby, Fraggle, Bobby, Kiri, Buca, Norman and Frank.

5th February 2010

2010-02-05T17:28:00.002Z

Rhubarb
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

I found this stalk of rhubarb sheltering under the dead oak leaves. It's about 5cm tall at the moment. It will be interesting to watch its growth rate.

4th February 2010

2010-02-05T17:27:00.005Z

Spring Snowdrops
Originally uploaded by spinoneuk

Spring Snowdrops. More signs of spring, the snowdrops are out in force now. They are amazingly tough to survive the cold winter and look so delicate when they appear