Category Archives: Cotswolds

Snowdrops’ Message

Posted on February 23, 2015 by

Carpet of snowdrops at Painswick Rococo Garden, Gloucestershire, UK (2014). Snowdrops are one of the first flowers to emerge in full force at the end of winter. A few days ago I strolled through a local garden and saw clusters … Continue reading →

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Leckhampton Light

Posted on February 26, 2014 by

Afternoon View from Leckhampton Hill, Cheltenham. My legs ache as I attempt to descend stairs without looking like an invalid. Such is my state after hiking up Leckhampton Hill a few days ago to catch the view so fondly remembered … Continue reading →

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Autumn Stroll at Westonbirt Arboretum

Posted on November 10, 2013 by

Japanese Maple at Westonbirt Arboretum near Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. A recent visit to Westonbirt National Arboretum to enjoy the colors of autumn proved colorful indeed. Although colors were not at their peak, a nice smattering stood out among the 14,902 … Continue reading →

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In the Lavender Field

Posted on August 5, 2013 by

In a lavender field at Cotswold Lavender, Snowshill, Gloucestershire, UK. I don’t know if these two people are a couple, because I only saw them in the fields taking photos together. However, romantic that I am, I imagine that I … Continue reading →

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Sherborne Sheep

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

Sheep beside Sherborne Brook, Sherborne, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. After several much-needed days of sunshine, I find myself under grey skies once again, yearning for spring, a cup of hot chocolate, and something to snuggle. So I mentally cozied up to … Continue reading →

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Nostalgic Cherry Blossoms

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

Yesterday’s post included a number of photos of cherry blossoms. I almost included this one, but it wasn’t quite right, so I played with it until I got something I really liked. At that point, it didn’t seem to fit … Continue reading →

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Early Birds and Blossoms

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

Cherry Blossoms, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom (February 2013). I took my camera with me today to see what I might see and, happily, I came upon a bird standing very still among leafless stalks and dead leaves. It cocked its head, … Continue reading →

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Sherborne Gate Waits

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

Beech Avenue, National Trust’s Sherborne Estate, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Once upon a time, this humble dirt lane served as the entrance to Sherborne Estate. A grand gate stood between those who were welcomed to enter and those who were not. … Continue reading →

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Long-Awaited Snowdrops

Posted on February 9, 2013 by

Snowdrops on National Trust’s Sherborne Estate, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. After a winter filled with leafless trees and flowers purchased from the flower stand, the snowdrops are finally in bloom. Sherborne Estate in Gloucestershire, near Burford and Bibury, is one location to … Continue reading →

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From Inside the Long Barrow

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

View from one of three burial chambers within the Belas Knap neolithic long barrow, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom.

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