Still cold, but a pleasant walk around the pond

Had a nice walk around the pond. It was good to see a lovely new memorial bench in place. The Fleet Pond Society really do look after the place. Looking forward to some much needed warm weather!

Wow a long time no post

It really has been ages since I've posted on this blog I can't quite believe it. Nearly a year. 

I kind of fell out of love with photography and a lot of things in general. I lost my mojo and system for looking around at the world and seeing the beauty. That saddens me. Still it is what it it is and I'm now back into it, or so I think. 

Back at the pond. 

Lovely spring day.

It really felt good today. It was so nice to walk i the dry. Rhe dog didn't even need a wash when I got home. There is something very calming about walking in nature ar this time of the year. It's calming, but it's also very exciting as you can sense spring round the corner. 

Spring Day

It's been a lovely day here in Hampshire. 17c or there abouts. Had a little stroll with the dog and it's staying lovely and light

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A short walk between meetings

 

Had a lovely little walk. It was getting a bit dark, like it always does this time of year. Still managed to see a nice bit of wildlife.

Rain Rain Rain

There was plenty of rain today, as there has been for the past few days. More in the forecast too.

It's damp and autumn - therefore mushrooms

 It's that time of year that I'll be taking a few pics of fungi. The damp conditions are just perfect for it. What I'm not so good at is finding the perfect shot, or indeed taking it! The dynamic range between dark backgrounds and bright white mushrooms always makes it tricky!

Bella's game at the brook. Roll the stick into the water and back out.

The colours on some of the trees are amazing. These trees are in folks gardens, I've not really noticed the woodland ever going as red as this:

And here are the fungi:

This was probably the shot of the day. I love the dark background with bokeh

This guy was trapped in the brook. I'm keeping my eye's peeled for more. The colours are magnificent. 

I was treated to a nice sunset at the end of the day...

Peace and best wishes everyone!!!

Beautiful day saw a couple of pheasants

A pretty nice walk. There was a bit of rain circling the pond and a few spits. A tiny rainbow over the trees. I saw a pair of pheasants in the grass. Couldn't really get a great shot of them, but it was nice to see. Still fairly dry underfoot, but I'm wearing boots now. Enjoying getting a bit of fresh air, and getting the decent camera out again. The long lens really gives a different perspective on life. The Olympus picks up the colour nicely.

An evening at the pond

 

A rather nice evening at Fleet Pond - it's getting dark earlier now, but it's nice to get out and about with some fresh air.

A misty morning at the pond

 Was treated to a rather nice morning at the pond on the way to the station. I really do like this time of year and how the seasons's are changing. The heron's have been missing from the pond for a few years. They've been around, but not so prolific. 

Shot two behind the scenes - the whole view. Several cormorants also lurking around on the island. 

I really love how even in a small part of Hampshire there are magical images like this to be made. 

It may be getting colder, but take a look out there and discover the world.

A busy day at the pond

Lost model airplane at Fleet Pond

A moody walk around Fleet pond

A moody walk around Fleet pond. The weather broke and we got some fantastic sunshine. The light breaking through the clouds into the forest is always a delight. 

Grainy walk

It was getting pretty dark as I left it late to get out to the pond for a walk. Made perfect light for messing around with some grainy film filters on the EPL1. Also discovered Bella can climb trees! 

Discovered Bella could climb trees

What an absolute monkey. Now I know she will climb trees chasing squirrels

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— Mark (@mark_uk_photos) January 26, 2022

Here's the vlog

Heading to the woods with an old olympus. Hampshire UK#photography #photographer #vlog pic.twitter.com/S7Iai1xDmy

— Mark (@mark_uk_photos) January 26, 2022