Bonaquil village street

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This photo is of a street in Bonaquil, a village in France. This particular street is extraordinarily narrow, and it has been retained like this as part of the traditional area of the village. Though I'm not sure that i would like to live in a street like this, it is difficult to argue against the thought that it has a charm about it that would be lacking if it wasn't there.

Rose flowers

We have a tree in the garden up which climbs a rose, this picture is emanating from this scene. The impact of the flowers is the fact that the sun is behind them, providing a contra-jour shot. Ir really makes them stand out. I think it's great!

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Roses in a tree.

Tea break at leisure

How about a scenario that many an older retired couple would like to be able to do in their back garden, when the sun is out - just relaxing with a cup of tea!

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Tea break at home

You could almost feel the sun, and the enjoyment obtained from the couple in this scene, sipping their tea! Can you think of anything more relaxing than this?

Pheasant

This fellow came right up to our holiday home rented in Scotland, whilst we were sitting out enjoying the scene. He was determined to be photographed, so being of an obliging nature, I did just that!

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Pheasant

I think he looks rather superior, perhaps used to getting what he wants - mmmm!

Fuchsia

This individual fuchsia flower was showing itself off against varied garden background, and I thought it looked worth recording. It almost looks alive, peering out from above a bulbous nose, waiting to see what you are up to.

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Single fuchsia bloom

It think it's important to note that I did actually escape from any aggressive action that this flower had in mind. I really was not happy looking at it for too long, especially with it looking at me from under those hooded eyelids - most unnerving!

Poppy field

As well as sunflowers seen in many places in France, one can also see plenty of poppies, this being a typical example. It gives an amazing mass of concentrated colour - quite impressive when seen in situ.

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Poppies (obviously)

In this photo it is almost just a blur of red!

Facility for paddling on grass

The river through this french village was only slightly flooded, to the obvious disadvantage of the residence and holiday makers, who were numerous. I felt it was nevertheless quite a relaxed scene, with the ducks naturally not at all bothered.

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Ducks on grass

I also quite like the format of the scene.