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Blackthorn.

A cold morning with a chilly breeze. I fed the birds. Andy cleaned my car and once he'd finished I went to the Pillars for milk and my favourite nibble, sesame breadsticks. Carried on to Strathmiglo to walk in the Community woodland and photograph blackthorn. It was sunny and sheltered and I had a chat with an old acquaintance walking her dog. Came home and used my new stick vacuum to hoover downstairs and the stairs. It really was a good buy.
Spent the afternoon chatting with Andy over coffee, shortbread and clotted cream fudge as the sun went and the sky darkened. It's got colder and I put out a little extra bird food as this morning's supply had gone. I could see a blackbird looking hopefully at the empty ground feeder. The wind is getting up and it's time to put out the bins. Hope to goodness they don't get blown over this week.
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13 comments

Keith Burton said:

Gorgeous.................blackthorn has such lovely blossom. I have a (very) similar shot to post at some time.

As always sharp as a tack where it needs to be and with a very attractive background.

We stayed home to day even though it's been lovely and sunny as we know from experience that all the open spaces near us will be jam packed! Tomorrow our forecast is for high winds, an early frost then some rain and sleet...........lovely!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend Jean :-)
2 years ago

Jean replied to Keith Burton:

Our forecast is much the same. I feel I'm getting paranoid about people being around at weekends and when the weather is good. I've always preferred it to be quiet and the pandemic is making me worse. Think I need to give myself a bit of a push once in a while.
2 years ago

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

Beautiful blossoms, Jean. The focus is perfectly placed. The bokeh is amazing. Happy Easter! All the best, joe
2 years ago

Roger (Grisly) said:

Blackthorn blossom brightens the countryside at this time of year and this is a lovely capture with excellent focus Jean, Happy Easter.
2 years ago

HappySnapper said:

Love that Bokeh Jean, I see from your notes still sticking to the diet ! Ah well it is Easter after all
Have a good week and stay well.
2 years ago

Andy Rodker said:

A lovely capture, Jean - full of the promise of sloe gin!
2 years ago

neira-Dan said:

belle photo sur ce fond neutre
2 years ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful springtime blossoms.
Peaceful week ahead.
2 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

Gorgeous blossom Jean. Your focus is spot on and the background perfect. I haven't seen many as advanced at this down here yet.
2 years ago

Jean replied to Rosalyn Hilborne:

They've only just come out and are not yet in full flower.
2 years ago

Jocelyne Villoing said:

Belle mise au point, bravo !***********
Bon lundi de Pâques Jean.
2 years ago ( translate )

Ulrich John said:

Beautiful spring impressions, Jean !
2 years ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

A lovely floral close-up with beautiful colour and bokeh.
2 years ago